#Earbud Reviews

[elitereviwer]

the best wireless earbuds for 2023:

Our Pick Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Wireless Earbuds The Apple AirPods Pro 2 emerge as an excellent choice, especially for iPhone users. These earbuds boast impressive sound quality, active noise cancellation to elevate your auditory experience, and a snug and comfortable fit for extended wear. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 stand out as an ideal option tailored for iPhone users, delivering a…

[hidefdoritos]

Am getting to know a freshman who's the same brain flavor as me, but has been too sheltered to know what ADHD is or basically anything besides "I am irredeemably weird." I got him informally peer-reviewed by myself and two other ADHD friends. Every time we got him talking about a symptom, he told a story that looped unto something else, and then he'd look up and say, "Is that an ADHD symptom too?" to three people who were already nodding.

[leo-blogger]

Ultimate Guide: How to Pair TOZO Earbuds in Seconds – Effortlessly Connect and Enjoy Superior Sound

The wireless audio world is a buzz over TOZO earbuds. Top notch sound quality, sleek design and budget friendly price make them a favorite for audiophiles and regular listeners alike. However, many users face a common challenge: How to pair TOZO earbuds to their respective devices. In this article, we’ll show you the simple, step by step process of how to pair your TOZO earbuds. We have you covered whether you’re plugging them into a phone, laptop, or tablet.

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[zeroloop]

Recensione Completa delle Cuffie Bluetooth 5.4 con Cancellazione Attiva del Rumore: Comfort e Qualità Audio

Edifier W800BT Pro Cuffie Cancellazione Attiva del Rumore Ibrida, Bluetooth 5.4, Hi-Res Audio, Riduzione del Rumore delle Chiamate AI, 45 Ore Autonomia, Ricarica Rapida, Pieghevole  Se sei alla ricerca di cuffie Bluetooth che offrano una combinazione perfetta tra comfort, qualità audio e cancellazione attiva del rumore, queste cuffie Bluetooth 5.4 potrebbero essere esattamente ciò di cui hai…

[crazydiscostu]

Tozo OpenEgo Earbuds

Tozo‘s latest offering boasts high quality audio with an open audio feature. In this review, we’ll delve into the details of the Tozo OpenEgo Earbuds to uncover whether or not they live up to the hype. OpenEgo The Tozo OpenEgo Earbuds are packed with features to offer top-notch sound quality and comfort. With 16.2mm drivers, they deliver high-fidelity audio with clear highs and deep lows. The…

[kfcdoubledown]

I bought Nothing Ears! (2024)

Picture credit to PCMag.

I'm a very big fan of the Nothing aesthetic but haven't committed to any of their non-earbuds products, because unfortunately I like having specs and RAM more than I like having LEDs on the back of my phone. That said I've bought all of their flagship earbuds at this point and liked the Ear (1)s enough to later buy the Ear (2)s, and after unfortunately setting one earbud through the laundry and the case simultaneously deciding it didn't want to charge the remaining earbud, I am now in possession of Nothing Ears at $150.

What a horrible naming scheme they've got going! They're already giving up the (1) (2) thing and not doing (3) and just dropping that. Now it's not clear what the latest model is actually supposed to be without checking release dates. Ear (1), Ear (2), Ear (A) floor models, and Ear? Fuck off.

Despite the schizophrenic reuse of their own case and earbud design for the third generation in a row and their inability to settle on a name after giving up the (Numbered) aesthetic the Ears are excellent, they fit comfortably into the ear, have pinch touch-controls on the stem, and look super sleek. The default controls are intuitive and have forward/reverse/play already bound, with a pinch-and-hold maneuver flipping through noise-cancellation settings. Pinch controls also aren't susceptible to water, unlike some Google Pixel Buds Pro I have that seize their touch controls if my fingers are damp. Pairing is quick and can be done with two devices simultaneously. Low-lag mode is still just as anemic as it is on any other wireless headset that claims the feature, I really don't think it's gonna happen for any earbuds at this point, just stop trying to give us wireless as a replacement for wired.

Noise cancellation on Nothing earbuds have an excellent bonus in that you can actually use the feature with just one earbud in. Very good for noisy work environments that still require you be attentive (like mine) or if you just don't want the volume at 75% of the way up on your phone just to hear everything. Transparency mode being the only available setting on basically any other wireless in-ears can eat me, I want to make just one ear feel full sometimes. Either way Nothing's algorithm for transparency mode and noise-cancellation is actually very good, and noise-cancellation especially shines for the aforementioned purpose of using it as a form of volume control. Detail in sound is not lost with noise-cancellation, but can be lost with transparency mode.

Sound quality is quite good, Nothing Ears come equipped with ceramic drivers (more of a marketing point than an actual benefit) and a mostly complete equalizer in the Nothing X app. A bass boost feature and a much more generalized equalizer feature also exist. Supports the AAC, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and SBC audio codecs. Battery life is estimated by Nothing to be 8 1/2 hours on a full charge for both buds and a cumulative 40 1/2 hours with a full case charge. Sound comes across to me as fairly balanced but trends a bit towards bassy, which is a good thing in an earbud or TWS headphone.

I'm overall very pleased with the Nothing Ears and do recommend them as a $150 offering, but I'm not pleased that the Ear (A) floor model equivalent does not have Qi charging. I haven't tried Xiaomi's buds in a fat minute so I can't say anything about how they compare to Buds 4 Pro or Buds 5 Pro, but I do know Xiaomi's typically budget earbuds are getting heftier in price (5 Pro are at $100 now) and Nothing is $150 for a very solid option in the more "flagship earbuds" space while still being compatible with both iOS and Android. Xiaomi also dropped Qi charging on anything above the Redmi Buds 3 Pro which totals at $50, so I don't think it's a cost thing for them to have just stopped offering Qi charging. There are also Earfun earbuds at the same RB3P price-point with Qi charging.

[ourceliumnetwork]

tomorrow pakige

[technicolorxsn]

looking for recommendations on reddit is kinda hit or miss bc like, are people on this subreddit saying this is trash bc it actually is or bc they're just far more invested in it than I am

[mryouwho]

Top Earbud 2023 for Comfort - JBL Live Free 2 #jblearbuds #earbuds #earphone

Step into a world where comfort meets impeccable sound with the JBL Live Free 2. 🌟 These earbuds redefine what it means to enjoy music without the burden of discomfort. Engineered to perfection, they offer a secure, in-ear fit that adapts to your lifestyle. Whether you're working out, commuting, or just relaxing at home, the Live Free 2's stay put, providing uninterrupted audio bliss. 🏃‍♂️🚌🏡

Experience earbuds that are as persistent as your playlist, with ergonomics that cater to all-day wear. With the softest silicone tips, JBL's latest technology ensures you're cushioned in comfort while you groove to the deepest bass. 🎵🔊

Say goodbye to the hassle of constant adjustments. The Live Free 2 earbuds are built to offer stability and ease, so you can move freely with your music. And with active noise cancellation, step into your personal zone of tranquility and tune out the world. 🛡️🌍

Cherish every beat with the clarity and depth only JBL can provide and rediscover your favorite tracks in the comfort of crystal-clear sound. 🔍🎼

🔋 Plus, with long-lasting battery life, the JBL Live Free 2 ensures that your soundtrack goes on and on, just like your adventures. Charge less, do more, and live free with JBL. #JBL #LiveFree2 #SoundThatFitsYourLife 🚀

[a-moth-to-the-light]

The Ultimate Crossover Episode (Epilogue)

Giving K-pop Groups (and Soloists!) Bruce Springsteen Songs

content warnings for mentions of death & chronic illness! this is a pretty intense piece, so take care of yourselves, and feel free to check out the other parts of this series (see: #six stans springsteen) for some much lighter content!

A Tentative Endorsement of Bruce Springsteen's "I'm On Fire"

My chronic pain is an action movie where nothing happens. You get all the swells of soundtrack; all the dramatic lighting; all those moments of pure terror, of catching a glimpse of death in the corner of your eye and trying to pretend it isn't there--but then the footage, the plot of the movie itself, is just a girl lying on a couch, earbuds in and eyes shut tight, heating pad wrapped around her wrist. The room is empty, and you would guess she was asleep except for the expressions that cross her face--a wince, and then something like a silent sob. And the soundtrack crescendoes, and you wait for something to happen. Will an antagonist come attack her, in her moment of weakness? Will she finally have someone to fight? But the scene stays the same--empty. She stays the same--almost, but not quite, sleeping. And then: that's the movie, you can head home now. There won't be anything new to see, not for a long while.

In the summer of 2021, I took to describing my pain by saying "I'm on fire" or "I'm burning up". Something under my skin was burning, burning, a river of lava coursing beneath the facade of a perfectly healthy body. And, on days when it got really bad, I took to listening to Bruce Springsteen's "I'm On Fire". Let's take a minute to introduce this track: it's a short song, not even three minutes long, tucked in the middle of Springsteen’s 1984 album, Born in the USA. It's not the best song on the album (not anywhere close, in my opinion), and it's not the most interesting, either. But it may well be my favorite, and it's definitely my most-listened, song from Born in the USA. I love “I’m On Fire”--not in a way that’s easy to comprehend or express, not in a way I’m proud of or happy about. But, since I talked about it in my Enhypen post, I've wanted to at least try to explain what this song means to me.

As my health deteriorated and my terror increased in that summer of pain, the first summer I spent with that chronic illness, I found so much comfort in singing along the simple hook of "I'm On Fire", a hook that I don't think was meant to be about what it became about to me. But it didn't matter; woah, oh, oh, I'm on fire. How different, after all, is it to be burning mentally rather than physically? And the burning got to my mind, eventually. I was still new to the pain, then, barely seven months new, and I was convinced the burning would take me out any day that summer. You know it's nothing because the doctors say it's nothing, that there's nothing terribly wrong with you, but it feels like you have to give out at some point, right? Like, death must be in the room, otherwise there's no way my body would be screaming this loudly. My chronic pain is hearing a fire alarm go off all day, every day, but being told whenever I ask: "Oh, there's no fire." Like, I guess it's nice that there's no fire--I guess I should be glad. But then why won't the goddamned alarm stop screaming at me? How am I supposed to pretend this is normal?

So, that summer, my life became a movie, one where I looked just like I always had and sat around the house, becoming perpetually attached to my heating pad and moving as little as possible, for fear of setting something off by accident and making the pain even worse. In later seasons, my existence would become more normal, waking up in the morning less surprising to me, and with that, the fear less gripping. And I would start to move again, learning to block out the fire alarm that soundtracks my existence.

But there's still “I’m On Fire”. My dad, who was my introduction to Springsteen and who I, as a result, share most of my Springsteen favorites with, hates "I'm On Fire". And I get why, but I love the song anyway. I could listen to it all day. And I guess I could justify that opinion in a nice, reviewer-y way: the texture of the guitar instrumental is gorgeous, and the melodies are sticky & perfect for singing along to, despite how flatly Springsteen performs them.

But I don’t know, I don’t really care a lot about “I’m On Fire” being good. And I don't care a lot about it being bad, either. I don't care that the lyrics give me the creeps; I don't care that it's really a big nothing of a song, even compared to Springsteen's own "Nothing Man". I just know that it captures something about my summer of 2021, a summer that remains queen of my nightmares--it captures how those months were terrifying and yet so, so banal. You know, that feeling when Springsteen so casually sings, almost mutters, “someone took a knife, baby, edgy and dull, and cut a six-inch valley through the middle of my soul”. Most songs, most artworks, most people, don’t get that feeling. These days, I don’t even really get it myself. Only occasionally do I understand how I felt back then--for example, right now, after listening to “I’m On Fire” for 20 minutes straight while I try to get these words out. I don’t like “I’m On Fire”, really, except for maybe those beautiful guitar clicks, but I love it. I love to sing its melodies; it’s a part of me now. It knows something about me, something about my history, that even I don’t really know anymore—maybe, honestly, that I try not to know.

Is this too sad of an ending for a series that's mostly just me being giddy about my favorite music? Yes, probably, but it still feels right to me. I love that Springsteen's music doesn't shy away from sadness; I dance to it anyway, sing to it anyway, and find comfort in it anyway. Anyway, I hope you've enjoyed my bruceposting (which I'm sure this won't be the end of, since I'm seeing him in concert in a few months)!

[alex2xander]

hi! just saw your post from a few months ago about loop earplugs and was wondering how you ended up liking them? i need something less bulky than my headphones and they look promising.

hope you’re having a lovely day :)

The earbuds do soften background noise fairly well :D Lots of different size options which I liked! It has a cute lil lasso to for hooking onto other objects <3 I have not used the earplugs in public many times Cons / Negatives Personally, I found the earplugs initially to be overwhelming c: The bud piece was difficult to ignore for my brain Also it caused my tinnitus to be much louder I also don't like that I hear my own voice with them in Below is pictures of the packaging

[ Image ID: Inside the light green packaging are various ear plug pieces and a round loop earplug case. The second image shows the silver ear plug outer ring. End ID ] Loop earplugs come with four different size options ( take note Flare Calmer brand tm )

[wastefulreverie]

For that ask game!

🎧 Headphones or earbuds?

[Ask game] Earbuds! I love the feel of headphones but I have the unfortunate habit of breaking every pair I've owned 😅

[cyazurai]

About ready to scream in frustration.

Click to read if you want to see me rant about earbuds, but if you don't, please just scroll by - I just needed to get this out of my system, haha.

I like to have a set of earbuds for at home, and a set that I take to work, because I am forgetful and will forget to take them to work if I don't always have them in my purse.

I bought the earbuds in my purse at the beginning of my college days, and I graduated in 2016. They still work fantastically.

I bought my current at home earbuds last year in July. The left ear doesn't have sound anymore, and the right is starting to cut out badly enough it's almost unusable. Same brand as the going-to-work earbuds.

So I'm scouring the internet for earbuds with good ratings, and little to no reviews talking about how they start cutting out within the first year. ALL of them have this problem. Every single one I've seen has a good chunk of the reviews talking about how they cut out in the first year - at least the ones under $30, because I'm a part timer I can't afford more than that. And this is both wired and wireless - I've always preferred wired because I'm clumsy and just know I'll drop one and lose it forever, but if I can find wireless with good reviews I'll go for it.

I might have to go back to the old at-home pair I had before these knew ones. They were breaking, literally the plastic was falling apart and hurting me, but the sound was still fantastic.

And that's just sad that new fancy stuff is worse than old broken stuff.

[freedominhours]

What's The Difference Between JBL Live Pro+ And JBL Live Pro 2?

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[frozaru]

Review: Soundcore VR P10

Greetings everyone! Here I'll be giving my honest thoughts on what I'd consider quite unique earbuds - the VR P10 from Soundcore. They're catered for gaming and have verified functionality with VR headsets such as Oculus Quest 2. Peak your interest? These can be found priced at £99/$99 via Soundcore's official website + Amazon directly, or in-person stores if you live in USA. Let's get started!

📦Unboxing Experience:

Pretty clean packaging imo with it's appealing design in addition to convinience. They also come with a decent amount of silicone ear tips which will suit many ears big or small (medium worked for me). Simply looked and felt premium all around, which gives me a great first impression. Good job so far!

🔎Appearence [next to Soundcore Life A2]/Comfort:

Though I'm not a fan of this "Airpod stem" trend, these make an exception for me with nice silver details, signature logo finish + 3 customisable lighting modes (breathing, lights on and battery saving/lights off respectively). Those lights can indicate helpful stuff such as solid purple for on/fully charged, blue for pairing or flashing red when very low. Case looks great with a shape akin of stones...can I say it's included dongle is pretty neat too? Okay ty! Moving on, ear tips themselves also felt comfortable enough with only fatigue after some hours which was usually when both buds were low anyway. Speaking of...

🔋Battery/Connectivity:

You'll be glad knowing that these earbuds have USB-C featured both on case for charging and a connector on the dongle. Also expect about 5/6 hours on buds (in 'battery saving mode') with an average 24 hours of battery life after giving them a full juice up. This is enough to get through 4 or more gaming sessions in my experience! In terms of speed, 10 minutes shall grant approx 1 hour of battery life for those clutch on-the-go moments.

Facts regarding this dongle btw...it's incredibly versatile featuring multi-platform support for PC, PlayStation, mobile and even Switch with lag-free playback. What's more, it allows Bluetooth audio from phone + received audio SIMULTANEOUSLY with Game and Talk (something I haven't come across before in other true wireless earbuds)! They can also be further compatible for Switch in docked mode or older devices with a USB to USB-C adapter (here's my recommendation). I've found the feature pretty useful for communicating on Discord or taking a phone call without much compromise.

🎵Sound Quality/App Features

From my experience of "default" aka Soundcore's signature (no super hearing or Bassup), it seemed clear with bass which gladly dosen't drown out the mids and highs. Highs may sound weaker but that's kind of justified as these are geared for subtle audio like footsteps or gunfire rather than instruments like violins and pianos. BUT as we get into Souncore's feature rich app, there's so many settings to tweak and fit your personal taste!

You've got a plethora of equaliser options + the ability to create custom ones as standard with their app. Acoustic (my fav as it brings everything up a notch), Electronic, Pop, you name it. Mentioned earlier is bassup which allows bringing in more for a stronger punch which bassheads may enjoy and super hearing that will make subtle noises more audible, perfect for a competitive edge.

Speaking of tastes, let's talk colours with 5 options being light purple, red, pink, blue or Violet. Heads up that lighting will effect battery life to varying degrees. Have multiple dongles? Great news as which ones in use can be selected directly from app! Very useful if you're someone who has a busy life (on the flip side though, Soundcore hasn't made things clear rn regarding where more can be purchased).

💭Are these worth the purchase? If you're looking for something with striking design, good sound for gaming in a small package and flexibility with software and hardware, absolutely Imo! Although I would personally like to maybe see slightly improved battery if Soundcore ever comes back to this concept in future. That's it for this review, tysm for getting here! Oh, and if you'd like to help me create better content or maybe obtain better equipment by donations, I've recently created a Ko-fi! It's completely optional but if you do, I'll be really grateful. Take care and live a good life!

🎴My Carrd

[tech-news-hub]

Flydigi B5 Back Clip Wired Phone Cooler

Specifications

Price: $33

Power Reach: 15W

Weight: 75g

Light: RGB Magical

Compatibility: 2.633.5 Inches (67- 89mm) iOS and Android

Noise Reduction: 29.5db

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