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:( Ive just returned my aftershokz xtrainerz bone conductors. They were amazing. ....but they broke. Will get another pair as they enhanced my swimming experience. I'm also going to get at some point the latest aftershokz Bluetooth headset.
 
AnnO'Neemus said:
I just spotted these, look like a bargain, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Earset Wireless Earphones - White
Reduced from £249.99 to £69.00.

www.robertdyas.co.uk

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Earset Wireless Earphones - White

Buy the Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Earset Wireless Earphones - White at Robert Dyas online. Free Click & Collect on this product or Free Standard Home Delivery when you spend over £50
www.robertdyas.co.uk www.robertdyas.co.uk
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Wonder why they were £249 in the first place?
 
cybershot said:
No, was these ones which are a bit more expensive: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AfterShokz-Conduction-Headphones-Bluetooth-Sweatproof-grey/dp/B075FMK7SD

Although the ones you've linked too are just under £50 in CostCo if you have access to a CostCo: AfterShokz Trekz titanium Bone Conduction Headphones £47.98 @ Costco (Coventry) - hotukdeals
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I really like the look of these but fear they aren't compatible with wearing glasses. Has anyone tried?

I think what I want is something like the Sony ones with a thin headband and in-ear but not filling the ear. But it seems they haven't made a bluetooth version. Anyone know of any that might fit the bill?
 
I’m a glasses wearer and the aftershokz were fine. The person I then gave them too is a glasses wearing cyclist and he hasn’t complained about them being annoying with glasses.
 
cybershot said:
They love sending me earphones to review. God knows why when I have tinnitus.
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Btw. I didn’t like these. They weren’t very comfortable and the touch controls were just annoying. If you needed to adjust the fit the touch controls would go mental.

the charge case was about the best feature. Sisters daughter in law had a 12th birthday coming up so ended up throwing them on top of her gift in the knowledge they had been used for 10 minutes tops. She seemed pleased with them anyway.
 
cybershot said:
Btw. I didn’t like these. They weren’t very comfortable and the touch controls were just annoying. If you needed to adjust the fit the touch controls would go mental.

the charge case was about the best feature. Sisters daughter in law had a 12th birthday coming up so ended up throwing them on top of her gift in the knowledge they had been used for 10 minutes tops. She seemed pleased with them anyway.
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Do you mean step daughter? 12 is a bit young to be hitched.....
 
Here's a handy guide with some names I've never heard of

www.androidcentral.com

What's the least you can spend on wireless earbuds and still get good sound and features?

There are more cheap wireless earbuds than ever before, but how cheap is too cheap? Here's are a few pointers and examples on how to get a great deal without buying a piece of junk.
www.androidcentral.com www.androidcentral.com

Anyone tried this £30 pair?


TOZO T6 True Wireless Earbuds Bluetooth Headphones Touch Control with Wireless Charging Case IPX8 Waterproof TWS Stereo Earphones in Ear Built in Mic Headset Premium Deep Bass for Sport Black




And these get a 5 star review - but they're £179

www.theguardian.com

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: novel bean-shaped AirPod rivals

Good sound and long battery life with a repairable and unusual open-fit design make great alternative earbuds
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
 
Is this the only thread about these? I seem to remember one about budget options the differences in drivers between things like toatronic and anker. I've lost mine which is a bit fustrating so need to order more (I'll find them when the new ones arrive im sure)
 
The thing I like about the airpods is not only are they hard plastic from end to end, without the ear canal blocking rubbery tips, but the long bottom ends are good for grabbing hold of for repositioning and removing/inserting.

The problem I have with these bean shapes, or any other attempt to be more discrete is they are more of a faff to put in and take out. It's a small but significant thing to me as I'm always putting them in and removing them for calls/conversation etc. and I always grab them from the bottom end sticky out bits.
 
UnderAnOpenSky said:
Is this the only thread about these? I seem to remember one about budget options the differences in drivers between things like toatronic and anker. I've lost mine which is a bit fustrating so need to order more (I'll find them when the new ones arrive im sure)
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is it this
www.urban75.net

Anker Soundcore Life Q20 - fantastic noise cancelling headphones for around £40-£50

Given that I'm finding myself increasingly on long journeys in cars, vans, planes and trains and struggling to relax, I thought I'd invest in some active noise cancelling headphones for the long trips. The Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones have picked up...
www.urban75.net www.urban75.net


and


These are £31 at the moment - there is a £5off voucher on Amazon

I bought some different ones from Anker during Prime day - but - there is £8off at the mo' making them £35

Wireless Headphones, Anker Soundcore Life P2 True: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Wireless Headphones, Anker Soundcore Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds Headphones with cVc 8.0 Noise Reduction, Clear Sound, USB C, 40H Playtime, IPX7 Waterproof, Wireless Earphones for Work, Home Office at Amazon UK.
www.amazon.co.uk


I have to say my Anker set are much better than the Haylou and Taotronics BT buds that I have - the Haylou are piss poor and are my I don't mind losing these set and the Taotronics are in a drawer as spare if summat happens to the Anker's (thought I'd lost them yesterday but some kind soul found them and put them on my keyboard at work so I'd find them this morning)
 
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Thanks. I don't think so, but maybe I misremembered. I'm after a style that's probably going out of fashion, in ear with a cable linking them. I worry with the airpod style ones if one pings out when I'm running I won't see it again, plus with a cable they can clipped round the neck if I want a break from music.

Anyway do people think Anker are generally better then Toatronic across the board?
 
UnderAnOpenSky said:
Thanks. I don't think so, but maybe I misremembered. I'm after a style that's probably going out of fashion, in ear with a cable linking them. I worry with the airpod style ones if one pings out when I'm running I won't see it again, plus with a cable they can clipped round the neck if I want a break from music.

Anyway do people think Anker are generally better then Toatronic across the board?
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Pretty much, yes.

These are the ones I have (which sound like the sort of thing you're after)

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So I have just got a pair of Bose QC 35 II's free with my pixel 5, I've never had a pair of headphones so comfortable or noise cancelling that actually works. They are definitely the best headphones I've owned, but then they are by a long shot the most expensive.
 
I've got a problem with many of the ear bud style headphones. Most are landfill once the battery dies. The Apple Air Pod Pros being the worst offenders in my eyes. They will last about 2 years and in the bin. £249? This sort of corporate thinking has to end.

The only buds I've seen which doesn't suffer this fate are the new Galaxy Buds, the battery is easily replacable and has been given a very respectible iFixit score of 8. At £179 up there in the price stakes but at least you can own them beyond the 1st battery.

www.ifixit.com

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Teardown

www.ifixit.com www.ifixit.com
 
I saw the wf-1000XM3 for 149 so I checked iFixit (Are All Wireless Earbuds As Evil As AirPods?) and you can change the batteries of these really easily.

So I bought them.

I've been holding out on this, using my excellent wired headphones on my iPhone X using the dongle, but I'm now on dongle three (£11.99 each) designed to break/get lost. While I feel strong-armed into this purchase I have to admit they sound incredible. The noise-cancelling is impressive too. I don't have much of an expectation for earbud-style headphones generally. I much prefer over the ear phones, but I get paranoid taking them out as my wired ones are expensive so don't take them. The Sony's are a very impressive yet pocketable alternative.
 
Sunray said:
I saw the wf-1000XM3 for 149 so I checked iFixit (Are All Wireless Earbuds As Evil As AirPods?) and you can change the batteries of these really easily.

So I bought them.

I've been holding out on this, using my excellent wired headphones on my iPhone X using the dongle, but I'm now on dongle three (£11.99 each) designed to break/get lost. While I feel strong-armed into this purchase I have to admit they sound incredible. The noise-cancelling is impressive too. I don't have much of an expectation for earbud-style headphones generally. I much prefer over the ear phones, but I get paranoid taking them out as my wired ones are expensive so don't take them. The Sony's are a very impressive yet pocketable alternative.
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I've just got the in ear ones (not sure if those are the same you got?) And I absolutely love them. Used the app to change the sound settings and they sound even better. Annoyingly my P20 pro is having some issues with Bluetooth and crackling when I am also using the phone so that's slightly annoying, but not the end of the world and eventually I will replace the phone. Good to know about the batteries too!

I also got a cheap pair of Aukeys £20 that were decent for when I'm sleeping in bed as I don't want to destroy the Sony's. Also thought the music sounded alright too. I got those first as I've been having trohble sleeping recently and have been reluctant to buy buds previously - but they work a treat too.

A little bit impulsive but it's been a rubbish last couple of months at times!
 
UnderAnOpenSky said:
Thanks. I don't think so, but maybe I misremembered. I'm after a style that's probably going out of fashion, in ear with a cable linking them. I worry with the airpod style ones if one pings out when I'm running I won't see it again, plus with a cable they can clipped round the neck if I want a break from music.
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On my recent foray into wireless earphones I cleared this terminology up:

- with a cable that connects the L&R headphones to one another, BUT no cable to actual sound source = WIRELESS

- with no cables anywhere, like nowhere, honest to god guv = TRUE WIRELESS

#truefacts

Anyway I plumped for these and at £80 (I paid a ton), while not a snip I’d say they’re great value: Melomania 1

Rich, textured sound, luxuriant bass, bright highzzzzzzzz

(They are very good tho 👍🏼)
 
I never though these would stay put when in the gym or running but they do. Perfect secure fit, partial noise cancelling, bluetooth and great sound
www.bose.co.uk

Wireless Sport Bluetooth Earbuds for Workouts | Bose

Bose wireless sport earbuds are perfect for workouts. Our water-resistant earphones provide a comfortable and stable fit so you can stay focused through the tough sessions.
www.bose.co.uk www.bose.co.uk

Then, I never though I would get on with earbuds and got sent a freebie pair of these, which I can keep in, they are comfortable, reasonable sound if a little fiddly one touch on right for this, two touches on left for that SoundSport wireless headphones for workouts | Bose

What I need to know now, is this the only style and will they offer them with varifocal lenses? :D
Cat Eye Bluetooth Audio Sunglasses | Bose
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