What ear buds everyone using?

[nnahorski]

I purchased my Apple AirPods four weeks and one day ago, I'm throughly pleased with their performance. I'm enjoying the voice sound quality, music sound quality, Bluetooth abilities and the overall quality of the AirPods. I use them daily and they have easily become my go to headsets. It is my personal opinion that Apple hit a HOMERUN with the Apple AirPods.

Do you have any issues with them staying in your ears? I run a lot and workout occasionally, and the standard earpods won't stay in my ears, even if I'm just sitting at my desk. I think the cord weighs them down just enough where they won't stay in. However, when I go to the dentist and I'm in that darn chair, I have no issues with them at all.

 

[Spencerdl]

Do you have any issues with them staying in your ears? I run a lot and workout occasionally, and the standard earpods won't stay in my ears, even if I'm just sitting at my desk. I think the cord weighs them down just enough where they won't stay in. However, when I go to the dentist and I'm in that darn chair, I have no issues with them at all.

I have no issues with the Apple AirPods staying in my ears at all. Whether I'm walking, running or exercising. However I had to constantly adjust the regular Apple "earbuds" and now I realize that was undoubtedly due to the wire.

 

[nnahorski]

I have no issues with the Apple AirPods staying in my ears at all. Whether I'm walking, running or exercising. However I had to constantly adjust the regular Apple "earbuds" and now I realize that was undoubtedly due to the wire.

Thanks! How's the sound quality? I'm not an audiophile, just looking for something that sounds good.

 

[Spencerdl]

Thanks! How's the sound quality? I'm not an audiophile, just looking for something that sounds good.

The sound quality is surprisingly good and better than my BOSE Soundsport Pulse earbuds.

 

[nnahorski]

The sound quality is surprisingly good and better than my BOSE Soundsport Pulse earbuds.

:raised-eyebrow: I think I need to order some. Currently a 6-week wait to ship, but Apple seems to get things out sooner than the initial estimate.

 

[Spencerdl]

:raised-eyebrow: I think I need to order some. Currently a 6-week wait to ship, but Apple seems to get things out sooner than the initial estimate.

Yes and I've noticed that people are receiving them earlier than the six weeks, more like three to four weeks, but that might also be location based.

 

[metllicamilitia]

You reminded of myself. Lazy days I'll use my 6s Plus with Earin, else will be my main rig which is UM Customs + RSA Predator + newly acquired FiiO X1ii.

How is the Fiio X1-ii? I'm tempted to buy one purely for the Bluetooth capability. I'm just worried it may not be as good as my gen 1 X5.

 

[mogelijk]

Thanks! How's the sound quality? I'm not an audiophile, just looking for something that sounds good.

My experience with the AirPods has been good so far. My experience is much like Spenderdl, I've had no problems moving around and having them still stay in my ears, and I also have had issues where I'm constantly pressing on the EarBuds to keep them in my ears (again, likely due to the wires).

I did a "speaker test" on the AirPods, using tracks that professional reviewers use. I find my Bose Bluetooth headphones sound slightly better but the AirPods are quite good. Additionally, the Bose do a much better job blocking out external noise. Depending on your need/uses, this can be good or bad. I find it good as I can have them in and, while outdoors, can hear louder traffic sounds or in an office I can hear if people need to talk to me. However, others who have tried to use them in loud environments have complained that sound on the AirPods can be drowned out, that they just don't get loud enough.

One other comparison, in a YouTube review I saw, the reviewer felt the sound quality of the AirPods was about the same as the new Beats X, with the main difference being the boosted bass on the Beats X.

 

[Spencerdl]

My experience with the AirPods has been good so far. My experience is much like Spenderdl, I've had no problems moving around and having them still stay in my ears, and I also have had issues where I'm constantly pressing on the EarBuds to keep them in my ears (again, likely due to the wires).

I did a "speaker test" on the AirPods, using tracks that professional reviewers use. I find my Bose Bluetooth headphones sound slightly better but the AirPods are quite good. Additionally, the Bose do a much better job blocking out external noise. Depending on your need/uses, this can be good or bad. I find it good as I can have them in and, while outdoors, can hear louder traffic sounds or in an office I can hear if people need to talk to me. However, others who have tried to use them in loud environments have complained that sound on the AirPods can be drowned out, that they just don't get loud enough.

One other comparison, in a YouTube review I saw, the reviewer felt the sound quality of the AirPods was about the same as the new Beats X, with the main difference being the boosted bass on the Beats X.

Which BOSE earbuds do you have?

 

[mogelijk]

Which BOSE earbuds do you have?

The Bose aren't earbuds, they are the on-ear Soundlink Bluetooth headphones.

 

[Spencerdl]

The Bose aren't earbuds, they are the on-ear Soundlink Bluetooth headphones.

Oh okay. That's understandable. Same here, my BOSE QC 35's are a different breed of headphones.

 

[mogelijk]

Oh okay. That's understandable. Same here, my BOSE QC 35's are a different breed of headphones.

Yes, and that is part of the reason I have both now. The Bose are great for things like airplanes or I just want to be left alone. The AirPods are great for when I want to be aware of what is going on around me but still be able to enjoy my music without it bothering others.

 

[nnahorski]

My experience with the AirPods has been good so far. My experience is much like Spenderdl, I've had no problems moving around and having them still stay in my ears, and I also have had issues where I'm constantly pressing on the EarBuds to keep them in my ears (again, likely due to the wires).

I did a "speaker test" on the AirPods, using tracks that professional reviewers use. I find my Bose Bluetooth headphones sound slightly better but the AirPods are quite good. Additionally, the Bose do a much better job blocking out external noise. Depending on your need/uses, this can be good or bad. I find it good as I can have them in and, while outdoors, can hear louder traffic sounds or in an office I can hear if people need to talk to me. However, others who have tried to use them in loud environments have complained that sound on the AirPods can be drowned out, that they just don't get loud enough.

One other comparison, in a YouTube review I saw, the reviewer felt the sound quality of the AirPods was about the same as the new Beats X, with the main difference being the boosted bass on the Beats X.

Thanks for the insight! Just placed my order for the Air Pods. Now the wait... Supposedly 6 weeks, but hopefully sooner

 

[mogelijk]

Thanks for the insight! Just placed my order for the Air Pods. Now the wait... Supposedly 6 weeks, but hopefully sooner

You are welcome, glad I can help. Hopefully you'll get them soon and can enjoy them. If you live near an Apple store, you might be able to get them sooner (they occasionally get them in stock). I believe the https://airpods.isinstock.com/locations website has been mentioned here, which shows you who has them in stock. If you give them an email, they will email you when your closest Apple store gets them in stock, at which point you can hurry and buy a pair, so they'll hold them for you. This is how I was able to get my AirPods.

 

[Snoweagle]

How is the Fiio X1-ii? I'm tempted to buy one purely for the Bluetooth capability. I'm just worried it may not be as good as my gen 1 X5.

I only use it purely with my amp and comparing it to my 6s Plus used previously, sounds a little deeper and definitely better due to it being a dedicated music player.

But since it's a second gen of the entry X-series, the display isn't high res, UI is still a little laggy even with the current latest 1.5.6 firmware. Hope future updates will be better.

 

[david9962000]

I returned Beats X, no bass at all.

Anyone has experience with these:

beyerdynamic Byron BTA wireless: Premium Bluetooth In-Ear headphones/headset

 

[david9962000]

These are new too

https://www.pioneerrayz.com

 

[robertk328]

Tried and true EarPods. But would like to try some AirPods at some point... also thinking about Beats X and Jaybird X3.

 

[CPR]

Etymotic ER4PT
Pricy; ($300), but if you want Rock & Roll CLARITY, without booming bass, these ROCK!

 

[Annie_M]

I'm using very inexpensive JVC HAEBX85 Sports Ear-Clip Headphones. They work just fine for me. That said, I am intrigued by the Air Pods, and when I upgrade next time around, I may have to give them a try!