legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79616 posts
Thu Jan-31-19 02:23 PM
"Are there any earbuds better than Apple at the same price "
or less?
They fit perfect in my ears and the thump is pretty good in these kook to but the wire is janky.
Most earbuds fall out of my ears.
I’m actually thinking about the wireless ones but I’m afraid I will lose them.
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79616 posts
Thu Jan-31-19 02:43 PM
5. "Always cracks me up when audio snobs look down on folks" In response to Reply # 1
Your not gonna get quality for less than $700
Fucking clowns
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
6. "I was gonna suggest the Samsung IconX wireless buds...but cancel that..." In response to Reply # 4
I don't think they work well with iPhones. If you one of them weirdos where the apple buds actually work in your ears, and you enjoy them, well...I say go ahead and just some more on ebay or something. They're probably going for cheap now since they've ditched the headphone jack.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79616 posts
Thu Jan-31-19 02:53 PM
9. "They seem to be the only ones that fit perfectly. " In response to Reply # 6
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
**************** TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*
18. "I prefer the bulky ones when active" In response to Reply # 14 Sat Feb-02-19 11:09 AM by DJR
I don’t like things in my ear. It always feels like it will fall out, even if it doesn’t. It’s uncomfortable to me too.
The over ear joints, I forget that I even have them on after awhile. I’ve got the Beats Studio 3’s. I love them for lifting weights. You get some noise cancellation so it blocks out the terrible music they always play at the gym, and despite being big they’re actually light.
15. "The Jabra Elite 65t's are much, much better than Airpods." In response to Reply # 0
They are molded to the ear shape so they are much better at staying in your ears. I'm a musician who uses custom molded in ear monitors on stage, and the Jabras fit me almost as good as my customs. They stay in my ears with no problems while doing all kinds of workouts.
There are newer versions which came out late last year that get good reviews - the Elete 65t Active and the Elite Sports, but I haven't tried them.
Airpods fall out of my ears WAY to easy, and they don't sound anywhere near as good as the Jabras.
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legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79616 posts
Sat Feb-02-19 12:15 PM
19. "These look like they will fall out of my ears" In response to Reply # 15
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22. "I've had mine almost a year and they've never fallen out of my ears." In response to Reply # 19
Even at the gym while sweating and running/jumping around. They twist in place into your ears the same way that custom molded in ear monitors lock in place.
20. "I remember when I upgraded from a 5 to a 7 giving the pack-ins a go" In response to Reply # 0
I was fucking SHOCKED, man. I've been trashing Apple headphones since before the iPod had a click wheel. I HATED Apple headphones, and I've almost exclusively used Klipsch's Image X series as far back as high school because they're always on sale for way, way less than the $350 MSRP.
My last pair happened to fray just as I got that phone so I gave them a shot and I honestly haven't felt pressed to get another pair. They do everything just right enough, and especially now that I listen to podcasts way more than music it's hard to argue against them being perfect headphones.
24. "I did a lot of testing about this - and stuck with the wired earbuds" In response to Reply # 0 Tue Feb-05-19 01:33 PM by handle
>They fit perfect in my ears and the thump is pretty good in >these kook to but the wire is janky. > >Most earbuds fall out of my ears. > >I’m actually thinking about the wireless ones but I’m >afraid I will lose them.
I love the Apple wired ear-pods: 1)I like the sound - not too much bass, nice mids, highs are present. 2)The controller is really cool with volume up/down and pause/skip forward, skip back controls. 3)I like that they aren't "closed" so you can hear some sounds around you.
I bought the Airpods the week they came out: 1)The sound might actually be a little better 2)They hold a big charge and can recharge very quickly while 3)You can pair directly with Apple Watch and you don't have to take your phone.
But they have a issue that made it a no-go: 1)No controller for volume or track controls.
That alone means they didn't work for me. I hike about 40-50 miles a month and I use those controls a lot. Talking to Siri while on the trail was lame.
Here's that I did:I put the wire under my shirt. So phone is in pocket, wire is under my shirt and pops out under my collar with the controller exposed, then to my ears. So the wire doesn't get in the way or caught on anything while I use them.
And you can regularly find Authentic NEW Earpods with controllers for about $19.99 - so you can buy at least 5 pairs for each pair of Airpods.
I tried Beats-X - and the bass was way to progressive and they weren't waterproof!!
I tried a few pays of Jabras and Jaybirds and thought none of them sounded as good or they were completely closed so I couldn't hear anything around me - I need to hear people behind me.
legsdiamond Member since May 05th 2011 79616 posts
Tue Feb-05-19 01:37 PM
26. "Yeah. The controller on the wire is beast. " In response to Reply # 24
I may just get another pair. My current pair are shorting out.
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27. "Controller and Watch controls" In response to Reply # 26
>I may just get another pair. My current pair are shorting >out.
If the sound is shorting then you need a new pair - if not then blowing compressed air into the controller has made it work for me again. If some dust gets in there the rocker controls don't work.
And while I do have aa Apple Watch I find it harder to fiddle with when I'm using hiking poles (have to left both hands and the poles kind of cross) then to reach up with a single hand an use the controller. Could just be muscle memory too.
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