20% off Sleep Earbuds.

NewClareman

Soundcore (eu.Soundcore.com) have just launched their 'Sleep A10" earbuds for sleeping. They are not cheap, but are much cheaper than the Bose Sleepbuds 2, and have more functionality.

The code SLEEP20OFF gives a 20% discount, making the cost €149 with shipping to Ireland.

The idea with sleep earbuds is that they deaden external noise and provide a range of background sounds to help with sleeping. I found the Bose Sleepbuds 2 great, but they can only play a preset range of looped sounds. The Sleep A10 have a similar library of sounds but also support Bluetooth streaming. I've just ordered so can't say how effective they are in practice.

xckjoo

Interesting. Let us know what they're like. I use the Realme Buds Air 2 Neo for the same thing. They're not designed for it but very low profile and no LEDs or anything so I find they work well. I just stream stuff from my phone for the background noise

zweton

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058267435/20-off-sleep-earbuds

Be interested to know how you get on with these, i recently sent the Bose Sleepbuds2 back as they didnt really work for a side sleeper.

NewClareman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119753345#Comment_119753345

i agree that they are not ideal for side sleeping, another reason for trying the Sleep A10. I haven't got them yet, I'll post when I've tried them for a few days.

zweton

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119753968#Comment_119753968

Did you get a chance to try them out?

NewClareman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119774659#Comment_119774659

They're on the way, due to be delivered on Tuesday. :)

NewClareman

@zweton I've tried them for two nights...

• They're a good bit better for side sleeping as you have a wider range of options for customisation than with the Bose Earbuds.
• Not as premium looking as the Bose, but still very well engineered.
• I had two Bluetooth dropouts, but they pushed TWO firmware updates, in the last two days. I guess they are still in active development.
• The sound quality is excellent, given how small they are.
• A range of sounds are available, one of which can be uploaded to the earbuds and used without any connected device. I like the rain option, but prefer the white noise option with Bose.
• All in all I would prefer them to the Sleepbuds 2, but time will tell.

zweton

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119800705#Comment_119800705

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119776918#Comment_119776918

good stuff, sounds promising! without anything playing are they decent enough to block out noise?

NewClareman

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119800794#Comment_119800794

They reduce it, probably a bit better than the Bose, but don't block it out completely. That's to be expected and why noise masking is used. One thing, which I haven't noticed yet is that the masking, e.g. rain sounds, is supposed to automatically adapt to the level of external noise.

I can't understand why they don't have a white noise option, as I find this very effective. It may be available yet, as it appears that development is ongoing.

zweton

cool thanks, might give them a try

NewClareman

Having tried these for a few days, I have mixed views. They are not nearly as good as the Bose Sleepbuds 2 for blocking noise and are not fit for purpose if noise blocking is the concern. They actually do have white noise as an option for noise masking, but there is simply too much external noise leaking in. I tried various size tips, but little improvement.

Having said that, there are positives. The earbuds have good sound quality and are so light and comfortable you can forget you're wearing them, during day or night time. They have tips options that lock into the ear and they then stay in place through the night. If noise reduction isn't a concern I'd happily recommend them as a sleeping aid. As it is I'll hang on to my pair for general use.

zweton

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119819260#Comment_119819260

Cheers for the update, i ordered yesterday but i know theres a 30 day return on them so always that option. Is the smart switch working for you? I see a few on reddit mention it never worked for them and then did for others.

NewClareman

No, the smart switch is not working and I have a case open with them on that. I fall asleep listening to audio and wake up to..... silence.

(Well, not actual silence, just no noise masking :))

R11

Tempted to get these but need noise cancelling ones....what's the opinion? Is there a better alternative?

NewClareman

The only noise cancelling option I know of os QuietOn. Use google, I haven't tried them :)