I am kind of hard of hearing.
I am looking for suggestions on the following for headphones/buds. I would prefer buds but over the ear is okay.
1. Loud. (Loud enough to use while I am mowing the lawn and weed eating) I listen to both music and podcasts.
2. Clear/Good sound.
3. Not too expensive.
First one that says "Beats" gets my AR-15 pulled on them. Though no one should make that suggestion since two of my requirements are that they sound good and are inexpensive.
I use the ones that came with my M8 for everyday use and I had a certain set that I used while mowing. (They were earbuds and came with one of my MOTO phones I think) I broke them the other day mowing when they caught on the handle of the pull start and ripped apart.
Anyway, is anyone in a similar situation that has suggestions for me?
Also, down the road, I would like to find some BT earbuds or headphones that fit the same criteria.
If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
If somewhat hard of hearing, I think sound isolating headphones (either closed back ones that just keep sound out, or active noise cancellation ones) would be the way to go. In my experience, managing the signal-to-noise ratio is as important as total volume. Knock out the background noise, and the signal that you want to hear will be easier to hear at moderate volume.
Xiaomi Piston 2 have very good sound from what I have read. If you use Comply tips they will also isolate very well.
Xiaomi Piston IF Commemorative Edition (With more tips)
Xiaomi Piston Design 2.0 Earphones
They are both the same
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If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
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Sorry for just now getting back here but I have been busy. Thanks for the replies. As recommended both by you and note10 I will check out the Pistons.
As for the LG BT buds, I picked up a pair a few months ago at the Verizon store. A lot of the employees in the stores had them on so I specifically asked about quality and volume. I was told they were great. So I bought them. They were the LG Pro. On sale for $59.
Well they sounded like crap. no volume and it was like I was listening through a tin can. So I took them back. Someone I know was working theat day and I told him my problem. And he was wearing a pair. So this guy leveled with me. The ones they are carrying are the second gen and they have been getting them all back. Just about everybody in the store that was wearing them had the first gens. Huge difference.
obtuce said:
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
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I will mostly use them around the house and yard work for both music and podcasts of talk shows.
As for wanting sound quality, I am hard of hearing, not deaf. I have losses in some upper ranges. And I also have tinnitus which is mainly why I need the louder volume. I still like deep rich bases and clear highs (at least the ones I can hear)
Skullcandy
I don't like buying headphones that are too expensive. That's why I bough the Skullcandy Ink'd 2.0. They seem to be really solid headphones and even after 5 times in the washing machine were working for me. :good:
They can go pretty loud and they're really clear audio quality. That is my recommendation
If volume is the biggest problem, something like a Fiio E11 ask amp, or even an E6, would help.
However, I fully agree you should first focus on isolation and clarity, thus salvaging whatever hearing you can. Foam tips are your friend.
Bluetooth will likely never be as loud or as clear as plugging directly in, also.
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For me it is BT headphones.
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I know the question has been asked here before, but what i'm looking for is not one of those single ear head headsets. I want a decent, price should be not too expensive (read, I'm not spending $500 but $100 would be a good price), and work well with the mogul.
If it can handle taking phone calls as well, that's great.
Thanks in advance.
I use the Moto S9 headphones. I can highly recommend them.
I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is. Anyone have any other recommendations?
But...
thank you for the feedback. I do appreciate it.
sanjsrik said:
I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is. Anyone have any other recommendations?
But...
thank you for the feedback. I do appreciate it.
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I am pretty happy with my new Plantronics Voyager 855, which are convertible, mono/stereo.
They are probably not the ultimate in sound reproduction, but they suit my purposes well. I am an avid classical music fan, and have a good ear. I like the convertibility feature very much. I can listen to music with just the main earpiece, or with both.
Ben
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I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is.
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Before I bought my S9s, I read the reviews on Engadget. They received more reviews than any other brand. While a couple read, "these suck," the majority said that the quality was top notch for a b/t headset.
The problematic parts will be the earbuds, which, based on your head size, may or may not fit all the way into your ears. Also, the entire headset is an active mic, so when talking on your phone while riding the subway, your caller will hear everything.
For me, I only hate it when the high back collar of my ski jacket interferes with the back of the head strap. I don't have this problem indoors, at the gym, or in warm weather. I can even listen to music while lying on my side.
Before you choose any headset, ask to try them on for fit. You won't have any problem with audio quality.
I sync my headset to my laptop to listen to music, and it automatically switches to the phone for calls. I also connect it to my phone for portable music without re-pairing.
I would like to back-to-back compare these to the Bluetrek ST-1. But no retailer in my neighborhood sells them.
Cheers.
Voyager 855 vs. Motorola S9
I own both the Voyager 855 and the Motorola S9. I find the stereo sound quality on both of these headsets to be nearly equal (very good quality).
I find myself using the Voyager 855 more because they are more comfortable. The S9's get in the way when I'm laying back in the passenger seat of the car.
Another pro for the Voyager 855 is that the telephone quality is superior, not to mention that you hear the conversation in BOTH ears, instead of just one.
I keep both because the S9's are better in wet climates (I live in Portland, OR) so if it's raining out and I'm going to be outside, I put on the S9's.
When I first bought the Voyager 855's, I thought the sound quality was awful. When I went to return them to the store I bought them and complained of sound quality, the rep showed me how to properly insert them into the ears... WOW what a difference when you have these things seated properly in the ear!
I think you would be happy with either headset. Before you buy, make sure you understand the return/exchange policy of the store. These things are not cheap and you don't want to get stuck with something that doesn't fit your needs/lifestyle.
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When I first bought the Voyager 855's, I thought the sound quality was awful. When I went to return them to the store I bought them and complained of sound quality, the rep showed me how to properly insert them into the ears... WOW what a difference when you have these things seated properly in the ear!
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After a few days' of use of my Voyager 855, I found that the volume of the main earpiece seems very low. When I use both earpieces, the volume is much better.
I have contacted Plantronics, who have offered to replace them. I wonder if I am not fitting the earpiece properly, as you were doing? Was your volume low until you learned to insert them properly into you ears?
I'm trying to find a decent set of on-ear wired headphones (not around ear and not IN ear) to use with the galaxy note for music listening. I'm not concerned with the expense.
I'd prefer on-ear, as they tend to be lightweight and easy to walk around with. I'm currently using a pair of Sony 7506's - and while I appreciate the sound from them, they aren't very portable.
I have several in-ear models (mostly shure), but I'm finding that they are becoming uncomfortable. I guess that as I'm getting older, my ear canals are getting more sensitive.
I really do NOT want some overpowering bass headphones, and I refuse to jump on the "pay too much for a brand name" bandwagon. Clip on's are not acceptable. I'd like them to be somewhat isolating, but I know that good isolation simply isn't feasible with lightweight headphones.
This would be easy if not for one last requirement: no external amp.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Gary
Grado Labs SR60i
I've owned so many headphones over the past few years, different amplifiers...Grado is the best.
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Grado Labs SR60i .
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Aren't the grado's completely open? Do they offer any isolation?
thank you
Gary
I know you specifically said you didn't want to pay too much for brand names or anything, but nonetheless, Bose OE2's or OE2i's may offer what you're looking for. Sure they're an expensive brand name, but you get what you pay for, and they're quite comfy!
If I were looking in this category, my search would be between Beyerdynamic, Ultrasone, Grado, Bose, and Sennheiser...probably even in that order myself. You will find a good mix between open-air and closed on-ear headphones in those brands. If you really want a closed on-ear design, you should probably skip Ultrasone and Grado though.
Sennheiser PX100 are pretty detailed & portable, but open backed.
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Westone
If you are not concerned about the expenses the go for the Westone 4R
(http://westonemusicproducts.com/music/index.php/products/personal-listening/westone-4r.html) .
After you wear those for 5 minutes you will find out there are sounds is the music you are listening, sounds never heard before. It is an amazing experience.
I simply love them. The only drawback... expensive
one more thing. try to use them with with complyfoam.com earbuds. they really make a difference.
Before dismissing IEMs make sure you tried different tips.
The Shure olives f.e. are very comfortable on my beloved Etymotics HF5, I can wear them for 10 hours straight on a flight without any discomfort, whereas most tips irritate me within 30 minutes.
A populair on-ear with reasonable isolation is the Sennheiser HD25.
Hello xda!
I'm getting a galaxy nexus next week and heard it has one of the best "soundcards" in it, and wanted to get an "higher end" earbuds than the ones that comes with it. I have beyerdynamic dt770 pro 32ohm already for home use, but im looking for earbuds that I can use on the bus/plane and when training/running. My friend has iBeats on his htc sensation and he is pleased, but sometimes he calls random people because its only meant for iphone I think? So this is what I want
- Good quality (durable)
- Good sound (Listen mostly to hiphop, dnb, metal)
- Good bass
- Volume control (dont REALLY need this)
- Compatible with android
- Price not above 200 usd
edit: Also they have to be noise cancelling. Does anyone know if the volume control thing support spotify? Thats the only music program I use and it would be really great to change song, pause and volume +/-
I'm currently using the Zagg Smartbuds. They sound great and are very durable. Its also designed to sit around your neck which I find works great for running and workouts.
It has a built in slider volume adjust which works with any phone and a single button/mic for answering calls and music control. I haven't tried spotify yet but when I use poweramp I can pause/change/play all my songs with the one button.
They are noise isolating earbuds and come with various bud sizes. They are about 50$.
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I'm currently using the Zagg Smartbuds. They sound great and are very durable. Its also designed to sit around your neck which I find works great for running and workouts.
It has a built in slider volume adjust which works with any phone and a single button/mic for answering calls and music control. I haven't tried spotify yet but when I use poweramp I can pause/change/play all my songs with the one button.
They are noise isolating earbuds and come with various bud sizes. They are about 50$.
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Thanks, but dont seem to find Zagg here in Norway Ive heard good things about Klipsch image s4, they cost about half of the ibeats here in norway.
I'm using the Klipsch s4a model (designed for Android) and I love them. I've also swapped out the tips with Comply T-100 foam tips. They're much more comfortable, better noise cancelling and bass.
+1 for Klipsch S4's, been using them on my galaxy nexus and love the sound.
If you're looking for something instead of beats you should try ultimate ears triplefi out. I got them not to long ago and they've been working great so far.
http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-TripleFi-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B0019RBJOE/
I use a jays one there nice but lately I have been switching to the stock headphones for the in line mic. But I think ima look into the s4a
If you want something cheap, but yet has damn good sound then I recommend the ZAGG Smartbuds. ZAGG always has 50% off coupons through their Twitter so I got it for 25 bucks. If you want something a little better and a little more expensive, then the Klipch (I think I spelled that wrong =/) is your best bet. I believe they're under 100. Good luck!
i have the Pure Pur-1000 and i've gone through many earbuds and these are the best sounding kind.
make sure you break them in correctly though-- i left mine playing on a playlist overnight-- takes around 20-30hrs though for a full break in.
I have used the Kilpsch Image s4's as well as others in here and agree they do sound great. The problem I ran into with them was getting them to fit comfortably. They are IEM's meaning the go into the ear canal. I have Sony MDR XB40EX model ear buds. They are great if you really like bass, and the overall sound quality is pretty good.
you wouldnt think this company would make great earbuds but you have to check them out best sound for the price $50. ifrogz timbre pro
http://m.nypost.com/p/blogs/gamereport/ifrogz_timbrepro_review_KwXl5uT1zBrp0wR8vjePUI
I would rather go something cheap.
Brainwavz M1
http://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-BWAVZ-M1-M1-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B004IK2EAW
I've been using the Yamaha EPH-100. I would say its one of the best under $200. Do dig into head-fi and check reviews
These won't win any awards for looks, but they sound DAMN good for the price. Give all those higher end buds a run for their money.
Monoprice 8320
No noise cancellation, but they do isolation pretty good.
If you really like bass, but want clarity and natural sound and don't mind paying a little bit more I would totally recommend the Hippo VB (Variable Bass). They have the deepest bass of the bunch, or at least appear that way because they lack a distracting midbass hump. Their bass is also quite controlled and rich in texture, more like a good full-sized phone, and clearly performing way above its price range. You can read some reviews of people who had them (and know what they are talking about) here and get them from ebay.
Have a good one
It depends on what sort of sound you're looking for. I, for instance, appreciate the lush midrange (vocals, many instruments) of my Thinksound Rain headphones. They're durable, too. I accidentally put them through the washer and they came out just fine.
Thinksound's TS-02 would be a good model for a cell phone. I'd buy them myself if I wasn't already happy with my Rockboxed Sansa Fuze.
The guy who owns Thinksound, Aaron, is amazing. I sent him an email complaining that none of the included eartips were a good fit for my ears, and he contacted the factories in China to see if any others could be special ordered for me. The answer was no, but it's the thought that counts.
I don't know about the Klipsch. But I had the Zagg ones and decided to use my stock ones from my old xv6700 instead, just wasn't a fan.
I use skull candy 50/50. Great sound and bass. Just wish the in line mic would work.
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I've been using Meelectronics as of the last year or two. They have lots of great low priced ones (my current pair is $10 and are on par with $40 pairs I've owned). They also have some higher priced ones in the $50-$80 mark, and from looking at the reviews, they're worth that much as well.
The company is all over Amazon. Check out a few pairs of their headphones and some of the reviews, and if you go with them, enjoy!
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I use skull candy 50/50. Great sound and bass. Just wish the in line mic would work.
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They have a lifetime warranty.
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I have Sennheiser IE-8 and they are really good earbuds. Before you ask what is the best, you should give us some info on what's your budget, and music.
Will you be able to spend $400+? Are you looking for custom made IEM and can spend $900+? What interests you the most, bass, mid, or high?
Are you an audiophile at head-fi? Maybe I know you.
I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing?
I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out.
Any suggestions?
Consider
I know that you wanted a recommendation for earbuds but have you (and other people reading this looking for an answer) considered some on ear headphones? Obviously there are cons to giant on ear headphones but there are some magnificent pro's that make headphones worth considering. anyway, for the lower budget, there's the tenqa remxd. great quality for the price, but not much else to it. a classic look as well. it fits with the Nexus as a nice understated good looking device. on the higher end is the Jabra revo Wireless. Jabra is well known for their Bluetooth headsets and the Revo Wireless was a pretty nice one i was looking at. a bit overpriced but there really isn't anything else that has the features for a similar price. and on the really high end is the Parrot Zik. high quality but high price. i recommend a look at the Revo's myself just because theyre at a reasonable price range with some cool stuff
I already have some $400 Sennheiser over-ear for just listening to music.
What I'm looking for is something small that fits in my purse that sounds good and I can use to talk to clients in a noisy setting on my nexus. So it's got to be earbuds.
Caelrie said:
I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing? I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out. Any suggestions?
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The BlueBuds are awesome. Test them and return them if you don't like them.
I´ve spent the last couple of days reserching and this is what I´m looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cancelin...-MDR-NWBT10N/dp/B005MLPQGK/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
N.B.
It´s only bluetooth v2.1 but it´s at a good price
edit.
http://store.antec.com/Product/audio/bxh-200nc-blk/0-761345-74020-3.aspx
Caelrie said:
I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing?
I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out.
Any suggestions?
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I personally don't do much wireless music streaming, but I have heard good things about these:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronic...=UTF8&qid=1391712042&sr=8-2&keywords=lg+tone+
Depending on your personal situation, maybe the older model would be a better investment because this new one seems to have a much shorter range compared.
Hope this helps!
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I personally don't do much wireless music streaming, but I have heard good things about these:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronic...=UTF8&qid=1391712042&sr=8-2&keywords=lg+tone+
Depending on your personal situation, maybe the older model would be a better investment because this new one seems to have a much shorter range compared.
Hope this helps!
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I looked at those, but if they'd even fit in my purse, they'd break.
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I looked at those, but if they'd even fit in my purse, they'd break.
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I have these and they're not fragile in the least. Actually quite durable - I toss them in and out of a small gym bag. The "loop" is extremely flexible and covered in soft touch rubber. The battery life/performance/sound quality are all great.
The only downside for me, since I use these for the gym (lifting specifically), is anytime I lay down they want to slide off my neck. For general use and running these are amazing.
I have the Motorola Buds, and I love them. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with them.
http://amzn.to/1bueHyY
I have some Outdoor Technologies Tags I got for free from my Girlfriend's Father.
The mic is OK but the music is actually superb. It drowns out most outside noise. 32 feet length and 6 hours of consistent listening time
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Anyone facing the same issue? , I damn sure some of us would be facing this issue with akg, and I tried all the ear plugs provided, but to no luck... Planning to buy new earphones, anyone hav any suggestion on fixing this?
Those AKG earbuds don't work in my ears either, but my 17yr son said they are his absolute favorite and fit the best.
I guess everyone's ears are different enough that some designs don't work.
The AKG's just don't seem to go in deep enough into my ears. I usually end up getting the $40-$60 SkullCandy earbuds and like those (which my son says hurts his ears).
They are good as a backup pair (when you can't find your primary ones). Sound quality is somewhat okay, but the fit really makes it difficult to be a daily driver.
I don't have an issue with them falling out but they do lose their seal letting in ambient sound and loss of bass. They sound great when a good seal is maintained. I typically use them when I'm on a tractor or other equipment for hearing protection and to enjoy music.
No comparison to my UE10 pro custom IEM (of course) but better than say airpods.
I have not tried other sized tips though.
Prashanthme said:
Anyone facing the same issue? , I damn sure some of us would be facing this issue with akg, and I tried all the ear plugs provided, but to no luck... Planning to buy new earphones, anyone hav any suggestion on fixing this?
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Something I do with ALL in ear headphones is create custom moulds for your ear. Google Proguard custom earplugs and you get a kit to make custom ear plugs. While theyre soft, press the headphones(without the buds) into the mould and let it set. Then cut out a small hole for the audio to come through and youll have the best sound possible from those headphones as theyre custom to your ears.
Loads of videos on YT too
Akg headphones is 1,000,0000 times better than my beats audio. It's def made for s10+. Pairs this headphone with viper4android.....you get deep bass and rich audio
Hard to kill, great fit, nice sound
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Akg headphones is 1,000,0000 times better than my beats audio. It's def made for s10+. Pairs this headphone with viper4android.....you get deep bass and rich audio
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Same here. The AKG buds is some of the best i have got with a phone. My first pair was from Galaxy S8 i have used them a lot at work, and they are great . Now i have another pair from Galaxy s 10 and i understand why Samsumg have kept this model for 3 gens. And they are Hard to kill the wires are strong
From earbuds, 2 wires will join into 1. At the join, there's small ring. Pull that up. It will stay....
U need a "wet willy" first then put on your headphones
I ordered these a while back, i like them and sound way better than the akg.
mee m6
https://www.amazon.com/MEE-audio-Memory-Headphones-Version/dp/B0038W0K2K/
Sadly I'm so unlucky all earbuds don't fit in my ear for some reason... I have glasses so no sport buds too... Headphones for me
Did you try switching the silicone cushions/focusers? The ones in there to begone with are mediums or so I'd say. In the box your phone came in there should be a small and large set. Try that
Search Amazon for those spongy ear-bud tips. I got a box of 10 of them for less than $10 and they make all my ear-buds fit better and are more noise canceling.
Prashanthme said:
Anyone facing the same issue? , I damn sure some of us would be facing this issue with akg, and I tried all the ear plugs provided, but to no luck... Planning to buy new earphones, anyone hav any suggestion on fixing this?
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Fix your ears or get a new pair of ears lol
Looking for portable/ wireless earphones
For me AKG works best. It has got crystal-clear sound and deep powerful bass. Also they are tangle free, because of the fabric braided cable.
However i am looking for portable headphones or wireless earpods.
Do let me know the best options available.
daisy_12 said:
For me AKG works best. It has got crystal-clear sound and deep powerful bass. Also they are tangle free, because of the fabric braided cable.
However i am looking for portable headphones or wireless earpods.
Do let me know the best options available.
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Apple AirPods Pro - if you want good sound quality and comfort; Jabra Elite Active 75t - if you want active and passive noise cancellation. The latter has a more balanced sound but you would have to listen to both to make a sane decision. You might not like either of those in the end.