Pretty expensive and can guarantee the sound quality is poor.
Is there anything similar that you would recommend? I’d rather pick up just one product and be happy with it than have to keep shopping around….
Pretty expensive and can guarantee the sound quality is poor.
Honestly.. I don't think you can get very good quality with that wraparound style with a super tiny driver that isn't in-ear. The reason why in-ears can sound good even though the drivers are so small, is because of the distance to the ear drum being so short.
I really can't recommend a wrap-around style with honesty because I don't think the design is capable of good quality.
What is the reasoning for not liking in-ears? Is it fitment? Silicone tip, or hard tip?
To be honest you really are better off with airpods pro and they have the transparency feature so you can hear everything going on with them on.
If you don't want to pay the eye watering 250 for them Apple just released the
Beats Studio Buds for 150 that will get you 90% of airpods pro for one hundred off. I might get a pair to replace my power beats pro. There only difference is the button on it is physical, no wireless charging case, and ho H1/w1 chip but it still connects and functions the same.
I didn't know about that transparency feature. That could be a deal maker for me. I have $350ish in Bestbuy gift cards laying around...that would take the sting out of that cost. And even partially cover an Apple pencil 2 lol.
I'll check them out, thanks![]()
If your spending that much money...
Pretty expensive and can guarantee the sound quality is poor.
Is there anything similar that you would recommend? I’d rather pick up just one product and be happy with it than have to keep shopping around….
Those look great, but I think I'm backing off the earbud purchase Idea for now. I've never been comfortable with them and don't want to spend money on another item that will sit in my closet. Next to the other buds I've tried lol.If you're that gonna spend much but want good sound quality get the IE80s BT.
Sennheiser discontinued all their in-ears released before 2020. Amazon is selling it for $129
I think that's a steal considering that I paid $200 & $300 for 2 Nov last year.
The DAC used is aAK4331ECB. It's helluva lot better than what in my phone. The is battery runtime is 4~6hrs depending on the volume.
The downside to these earphones is it doesn't have ANC and transparent hearing. The plus is can be used with a 3.5mm cable.
Those look great, but I think I'm backing off the earbud purchase Idea for now. I've never been comfortable with them and don't want to spend money on another item that will sit in my closet. Next to the other buds I've tried lol.
Appreciate the input though, thanks![]()
You have me reconsideringAmazon has 30days return so you could try and return it if it doesn't work. I wouldn't recommend using the silicone tip if you want to wear them for more 3~4hours. I've been wearing ie80 for over a decade. Silicone tips in my experience are comfortable for a short session like my 1hrs commutes. I start to get some ear fatigue after 4hrs without any breaks.
The Earphones come with Comply foam 600 isolation samples. I think the comfort tips might better for you - the shape is more spherical and it doesn't sit deeper in the ear canal compare to the isolation model.
I personally prefer the comply foam over the silicone tips. Comply foam tips are legit comfortable. I have them on my True wireless earbuds which sit deeper in the ear canal than the ie80. I've been wearing it for 5+hrs straight at work. I don't get ear fatigue at the end of the day. The market material isn't kidding when it says 30x softer than silicone. I kept it on during lunch too. Using the silicone tip ear I notice pressure when chewing. I don't notice it with the foam tips.
If you want to give in earbuds another chance in the future - give Comply foam tips a try.![]()
You have me reconsideringI never heard the term ear fatigue before but it makes perfect sense. I’m going to get a set to see how they feel and take it from there.
Thanks much![]()
If your spending that much money... the Sony - WF-1000XM4 out class them in every category. Also has a Ambient/transparency mode. But they are likely to be more expensive, as they are unlikely to be on sale.
Might get these, dont care for apple integration that much over sound quality and better anc. Price is high though![]()
I just got a set of Sony WF-SP800N's, and I'm pretty blown away by them. If more expensive=more better then the WD-1000XM4 must be awesome![]()
Well, I've had enough years to save a few $$but strictly middle class here. I'm still loving this phone, which is kind of surprising. The "New and novelty" aspect usually wears off of my purchases pretty quickly. Not this phone, ipad and watch though. Super pleased with them.