Wireless Earphones

coldfire1x · 01-05-2020 2:01pm

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/04/which-tests-finally-uncover-a-great-budget-pair-of-truly-wireless-headphones/

caviardreams · 01-05-2020 2:27pm

coldfire1x wrote: »

https://www.which.co.uk/news/2020/04/which-tests-finally-uncover-a-great-budget-pair-of-truly-wireless-headphones/

Oh I see the Anker P2 are £36 on Amazon - does anyone have them? If Which recommend them they must be decent at least, though I don't put too much weight in which these days - still some kind of benchmark though

thegreatescape · 01-05-2020 3:26pm

Bought the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ yesterday and they are amazing. Incredible range of use, can walk around the entire downstairs and it hasn't cut out once. Can connect to up to 8 devices I believe and battery life is insane. They weren't cheap but I'm hoping I'll have them for years.

johnnyryan89 · 01-05-2020 5:01pm

thegreatescape wrote: »

Bought the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ yesterday and they are amazing. Incredible range of use, can walk around the entire downstairs and it hasn't cut out once. Can connect to up to 8 devices I believe and battery life is insane. They weren't cheap but I'm hoping I'll have them for years.

What's the quality of phone calls like, looking for a pair of Bluetooth headphones that have a good quality mic and mainly ones that could still have decent quality when outside in the elements when talking?

xtal191 · 01-05-2020 5:27pm

Anjunadeep wrote: »

I did yes

How were they? Brand new or box damaged?

NIMAN · 01-05-2020 11:02pm

Does anyone know how much I could ask for a rarely used pair of Sony WF-1000X wireless buds?

I bought them from Sony as refurb about 18 months ago but I'd say I have put less than 10hrs use on them.

corkie · 01-05-2020 11:14pm

^^^ @NIMAN At a guess max about 1/3 of what you paid for them?

Can be got new for €199 with warranty etc, so max €67 without warranty.

Put on them up on adverts and see if anyone will bite?

NIMAN · 01-05-2020 11:17pm

I was going to try 60.

They are very good to be fair, it's just a bit of technology I bought and haven't really used.

gmisk · 01-05-2020 11:19pm

I got enacfire E18 plus wireless earbuds they are excellent no issues so far

pleasant Co. · 02-05-2020 8:57am

NIMAN wrote: »

I was going to try 60.

They are very good to be fair, it's just a bit of technology I bought and haven't really used.

They're £60 from amazon.co.uk warehouse so it'll be tough to sell a 18mth old, second hand, refurbed pair with no warranty or comeback for €60 - but a lot of people are incredibly lazy and do no research so you might get lucky.

If you haven't used them all that much over 18mths you might want to test that battery life, you'll probably get asked about that.

Suckit · 02-05-2020 1:30pm

NIMAN wrote: »

Does anyone know how much I could ask for a rarely used pair of Sony WF-1000X wireless buds?

I bought them from Sony as refurb about 18 months ago but I'd say I have put less than 10hrs use on them.

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32945669829.html
https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201092134.html
https://www.shpock.com/en-gb/c/phones-accessories/s/sony-wf-1000x

Might be worth putting them up for €80 and accepting offers. Two very low asking prices on Shpock there, and two average asking.

thegreatescape · 02-05-2020 3:27pm

johnnyryan89 wrote: »

What's the quality of phone calls like, looking for a pair of Bluetooth headphones that have a good quality mic and mainly ones that could still have decent quality when outside in the elements when talking?

Pretty good. I've asked a few people for feedback during calls and everyone has said the quality is good, basically the same as if I was talking to them via a phone. I could hear everyone very well too. Can activate ambient sound feature during calls so you can hear yourself speak (basically to stop yourself from speaking too loudly)

Blade · 03-05-2020 3:30am

I got the Creative Outlier One V2 on recommendation here, thanks. Quite happy with them. I've connected them to my phone no bother, but I can't seem to get them going on my Windows 7 PC. I've paired them successfully to the PC and they're showing up in Bluetooth devices. But they're not showing up under playback devices, so I can't select them, can anyone help please? See attachment.

I've show disabled and show disconnect devices selected too, and still not showing up.

[Edit] I think it's my Bluetooth drivers not letting a Bluetooth headset act as a playback device. Nothing to do with these particular headphones, no worries.

Suckit · 03-05-2020 3:44am

Blade wrote: »

I got the Creative Outlier One V2 on recommendation here, thanks. Quite happy with them. I've connected them to my phone no bother, but I can't seem to get them going on my Windows 7 PC. I've paired them successfully to the PC and they're showing up in Bluetooth devices. But they're not showing up under playback devices, so I can't select them, can anyone help please? See attachment.

I've show disabled and show disconnect devices selected too, and still not showing up.

How did you pair them? From when they were powered off?
Did you hold the main button until it was flashing red/pink/blue/red/pink/blue etc. and then back to windows to pair it?

Blade · 03-05-2020 4:37am

Sent you PM Suckit, thanks

rizzee · 03-05-2020 4:56pm

I'm in the market for a set of Bluetooth earphone or headphones.

Currently have Mobi Mountains Cool Cans that I got free from Vodafone about 3nor 4 years ago, noticing the battery doesn't last as long lately, will keep them for the gym but want to get something for running (1/2/3 hrs continuous)

Bought a pair of over the ear hooked wireless earphones off Amazon but just created a returns. Disconnected twice on run today and not great quality. They were 25 pound half price.

I also have iw12 fake airpods, grand for gym and walks but wouldn't trust them running. Also not a fan of standard Apple style earphones as they fall out easily compared to others.

I had Huawei sports buds (the ones with the wire behind the neck) up on til last week and I found the battery life and music quality brilliant. The wire itself kept pulling against my neck and every few mins running an earbud would fall out. Annoying.

As you can see im very picky

willing to try in ear completely wireless or light wireless headphones. The cheaper the better (that's probably my reason for not finding a decent pair atm in fairness!!) but willing to spend for the right pair.

Thanks.

Sheep Shagger · 03-05-2020 5:00pm

rizzee wrote: »

I'm in the market for a set of Bluetooth earphone or headphones.

Currently have Mobi Mountains Cool Cans that I got free from Vodafone about 3nor 4 years ago, noticing the battery doesn't last as long lately, will keep them for the gym but want to get something for running (1/2/3 hrs continuous)

Bought a pair of over the ear hooked wireless earphones off Amazon but just created a returns. Disconnected twice on run today and not great quality. They were 25 pound half price.

I also have iw12 fake airpods, grand for gym and walks but wouldn't trust them running. Also not a fan of standard Apple style earphones as they fall out easily compared to others.

I had Huawei sports buds (the ones with the wire behind the neck) up on til last week and I found the battery life and music quality brilliant. The wire itself kept pulling against my neck and every few mins running an earbud would fall out. Annoying.

As you can see im very picky willing to try in ear completely wireless or light wireless headphones. The cheaper the better (that's probably my reason for not finding a decent pair atm in fairness!!) but willing to spend for the right pair.

Thanks.

Samsung buds down to €119 in most places.

For the cheaper option, like a few people with these and they say they're very good given their price.

jobless · 05-05-2020 10:50am

JCDUB wrote: »

I bought these and received them last week. Anker Soundcore Q20.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07X5WB31T/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Can't fault them so far. Nice and comfortable, good sound, fairly decent noise cancellation, although this was not a priority for me and I don't really have anything to compare them to. Battery life so far excellent.

I think only silver available, I would have preferred black but makes no odds really.

Also they are bigger than other over-ear types I've seen. Again a very minor issue really.

Also bought these for running. Anker Soundbuds Slim.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07N8RYGC4/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I've had terrible trouble with earphones staying in while walking/cycling/running. These were no different at first but I've been playing around with different ear hook sizes (there are three) and the actual little bud bit that goes in your ear hole (also three) and they're much better now, staying in place for the duration of a 35 minute run.

You just have to work out whatever works for your ears.

Sound is a bit tinny compared to the ones above but that's to be expected, comparing in-ear with over-ear noise cancelling. Battery good so far too.

Overall I'd recommend them for active use. Sound connoisseurs probably wouldn't find them all that appealing. You get what you pay for I suppose.

Happy listening, and thanks for advice here!

bought a pair of the Anker Soundcore Q20s..... have to say they are very good value for money... recommeded!

54and56 · 06-05-2020 2:53pm

How bad could these Tiso i6's be for $17?

coldfire1x · 06-05-2020 3:14pm

54and56 wrote: »

How bad could these Tiso i6's be for $17?

They are ok for the price of it. Dont expect anything fancy.

coldfire1x · 06-05-2020 3:15pm

https://9to5google.com/2020/05/06/huawei-freebuds-3i/

Apple copy but better priced than apple.

Pacifico · 06-05-2020 4:58pm

What are the best sounding Airpod Pro clones on Ali express or similar?!

Krombopulos Michael · 07-05-2020 8:12am

coldfire1x wrote: »

They are ok for the price of it. Dont expect anything fancy.

The Tiso i4 /i5/i6 have been a regular appearance on this thread. I have the i4 which has push button and I find them comfy and the sound is decent, not amazing. Odd drop in connection in the left ear.

The i6 is touch sensitive button and closed case which is an improvement, and I believe the connection is more stable, however odd person has complained about pairing issues, but majority are happy.

murphyebass · 07-05-2020 11:41am

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

The Tiso i4 /i5/i6 have been a regular appearance on this thread. I have the i4 which has push button and I find them comfy and the sound is decent, not amazing. Odd drop in connection in the left ear.

The i6 is touch sensitive button and closed case which is an improvement, and I believe the connection is more stable, however odd person has complained about pairing issues, but majority are happy.

I have the i4 and i5. Both are very good earphones for the money. Pairing is a pain in the arse but once you figure out the pattern it’s grand.

If I needed another set of Bluetooth earphones I’d buy these again or the i6 without hesitation.

padjocollins · 08-05-2020 10:36am

i have tiso i5's and i6's . the battery doesn't last very long (about 2 hrs) compared to the i6's (close to 6). Not sure why.

adox · 08-05-2020 10:42am

Galaxy Buds plus in white on sale on Amazon for £119. £126 for black version.

Great price for recently released buds. I'm tempted even though I own some other brands.

Edit: works out at a little over £122 when adjusted for Irish vat. Think I’ll pull the trigger.

prodsc · 08-05-2020 6:56pm

54and56 wrote: »

How bad could these Tiso i6's be for $17?

Big delays reported on shipping from China!!

pleasant Co. · 08-05-2020 8:03pm

prodsc wrote: »

Big delays reported on shipping from China!!

Someone's always reporting that, my china orders always take an age and it's more of a report when they arrive quicker.

WarZoneBrother · 08-05-2020 8:22pm

adox wrote: »

Galaxy Buds plus in white on sale on Amazon for £119. £126 for black version.

Great price for recently released buds. I'm tempted even though I own some other brands.

Edit: works out at a little over £122 when adjusted for Irish vat. Think I’ll pull the trigger.

I had bought the black ones the previous day for 130, the white ones at the time where 140 saw this the following day at 120 so cancelled my order and bought these... Refund went into account straight away usually takes a week or so.. These ones are also sold by amazon so should have no issues returning if you have issues or you don't like them..

Pacifico · 17-05-2020 9:57pm

How do you find the 1:1 AirPod copies on Alliexpress?! Looking for ones that have the AirPod box too...anyone recommend some listings? Thanks

Suckit · 18-05-2020 12:58pm

Pacifico wrote: »

How do you find the 1:1 AirPod copies on Alliexpress?! Looking for ones that have the AirPod box too...anyone recommend some listings? Thanks

Search for the i500 with the H1 chip AP2/AP3
Even just searching the H1 chip should show some results. Try DHGate, Aliexpress and Amazon, ebay etc.

WarZoneBrother · 18-05-2020 1:43pm

adox wrote: »

Galaxy Buds plus in white on sale on Amazon for £119. £126 for black version.

Great price for recently released buds. I'm tempted even though I own some other brands.

Edit: works out at a little over £122 when adjusted for Irish vat. Think I’ll pull the trigger.

11 days later and my buds are due to arrive tomorrow..............but they haven't even been shipped ..

Other parcels I've ordered after this have arrived

Cantona's Collars · 22-05-2020 9:52pm

https://event.realme.com/in/buds-air-neo-intrigue/

Launching the 25th May.

smndly · 24-05-2020 1:16pm

I've the Tiso i5 and lost the manual. I've somehow managed to unpair the earbuds so only one works at a time. Any idea how I reset them?

corkie · 24-05-2020 3:09pm

corkie wrote: »

How to reset! 'Tiso i5' because instructions are not clear.
Put both in the charger.

Take out the right and put to your ear, press button and listen till it turns off.

Take out the left and do the same.

Now press the button on them both at the same time, until the light turns darker/brighter red. Both should now be off.

Turn them both back on at the one at a time. And one should stop flashing. What ever is flashing is the master.

They should be flashing, click one of them whichever you want as master.

And re-pair to phone,as resetting may mess with phone settings.

Edit: - Make sure BT is off on your phone/device so not to interfere with process.

smndly wrote: »

I've the Tiso i5 and lost the manual. I've somehow managed to unpair the earbuds so only one works at a time. Any idea how I reset them?

Old post but the process should be the same. I lost my left i5 bud at Christmas.

antodeco · 24-05-2020 9:09pm

Suckit wrote: »

https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32945669829.html
https://www.adorama.com/us%20%20%201092134.html
https://www.shpock.com/en-gb/c/phones-accessories/s/sony-wf-1000x

Might be worth putting them up for €80 and accepting offers. Two very low asking prices on Shpock there, and two average asking.

I had a set and prices them at €100. Couldn't shift them. I used them once. Kept dropping the price and eventually someone got them for €75

hohohoman · 24-05-2020 11:19pm

Galaxy Bud?

You should try Sabbat wireless earphones....

mrcheez · 26-05-2020 12:07pm

Are the Jabra Elite Sport good?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073S9QQXH/

Seems to be down quite a bit today ... only downside I can see is the fitness tracking doesn't integrate into Google Fit, which would be my main fitness tracking solution at the moment.

mx5ire · 26-05-2020 12:47pm

Short answer is Yes, but long answer is No. They sound pretty good (though not maybe as good as other upper end units) and are incredibly secure in the ear, particularly when running etc. They will not budge at all.

My gripe is that they keep breaking. I have them for 2 years now, and have had to have them replaced, one or both ear pods every 4-6 months. Same pattern, one side loses volume for a few days, then stops altogether. They have just gone again last Friday, so i have to call Jabra support again. Who are very good, they simply replace them without quibble. Would i recommend them to someone ? Without the unreliability, Yes, but the constant failures must make them a No.

Anjunadeep · 26-05-2020 1:37pm

I was badly in need of a pair of wireless earphones for running. Couldnt hold out for an amazon delivery and avoided Currys based on my recent experiences with DPD.
Opted for a pair of the Creative outliers air from Power City. Ordered yesterday afternoon, delivered this morning!
https://powercity.ie/product/92647
First impression, they feel comfortable and secure in the ear. Looking forward to taking them for a test run.

mrcheez · 26-05-2020 2:12pm

mx5ire wrote: »

Short answer is Yes, but long answer is No. They sound pretty good (though not maybe as good as other upper end units) and are incredibly secure in the ear, particularly when running etc. They will not budge at all.

My gripe is that they keep breaking. I have them for 2 years now, and have had to have them replaced, one or both ear pods every 4-6 months. Same pattern, one side loses volume for a few days, then stops altogether. They have just gone again last Friday, so i have to call Jabra support again. Who are very good, they simply replace them without quibble. Would i recommend them to someone ? Without the unreliability, Yes, but the constant failures must make them a No.

Do you have this particular model? I wonder are they more robust as they are the sport model?

If this model, do you find the 4.5 hr battery an issue?

ablelocks · 26-05-2020 2:21pm

search function not working, but are enacfire decent?

looking at these on amazon.de as a gift for my brother....

mx5ire · 26-05-2020 3:06pm

yes it the Elite Sport model that i have, not 65t or 75t etc. I have the lime green colour ones. Battery was never an issue for me, except when the battery seemed to fail on my 3rd replacement pair. Not an issue on my current pair since i got them back in October last year. I wouldn't use them for more than a couple of hours at a time without putting them back in the case though, so hours long battery life has never been an issue.

I would suggest googling peoples issues with one bud failing - its quite common and i suspect its why Jabra replace them without much argument. Honestly, i would not buy them again nor would i recommended them to you. They are an older unit now too, at least 2 years old, hence the price coming down. I have just bought a new set of Sony buds, their latest WF-XB700 Truly Wireless Headphones - not a lot more than the Jabras and i suspect a superior unit, and at least double the battery life.

ablelocks · 08-06-2020 3:51pm

anyone have any recommendations for over-ear, noise cancelling headphones? birthday present for my brother, upto €100 budget

was thinking of these Taotronics - reduced to €53 on amazon.de

or the sony WH-CH700N

smilerf · 09-06-2020 7:54am

ablelocks wrote: »

anyone have any recommendations for over-ear, noise cancelling headphones? birthday present for my brother, upto €100 budget

was thinking of these Taotronics - reduced to €53 on amazon.de

or the sony WH-CH700N

save yourself 70 quid and get the Mpow H12
Very good sound and anc

noodler · 09-06-2020 8:46am

ablelocks wrote: »

anyone have any recommendations for over-ear, noise cancelling headphones? birthday present for my brother, upto €100 budget

was thinking of these Taotronics - reduced to €53 on amazon.de

or the sony WH-CH700N

I wholeheartedly recommend the WHCH700n for general build quality, sound and features.

The ANC is virtually non existent though so bear that in mind if it is your priority.
They also don't fold son if you do buy a case (not included) they take up alot of space in a bag.

Kintarō Hattori · 09-06-2020 8:54am

ablelocks wrote: »

anyone have any recommendations for over-ear, noise cancelling headphones? birthday present for my brother, upto €100 budget

was thinking of these Taotronics - reduced to €53 on amazon.de

or the sony WH-CH700N

I have the Sony's. Sound quality and battery life are superb but the noise cancelling is very poor, so if that aspect is important you'd be best looking for something else. The Anker Q20 are very highly regarded on here with many posters saying the noise cancelling and sound quality are very good:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07NM3RSRQ/?coliid=I1S42GUMUGTN46&colid=2TGM19YIO46KL&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

sweetie · 09-06-2020 9:36am

ablelocks wrote: »

anyone have any recommendations for over-ear, noise cancelling headphones? birthday present for my brother, upto €100 budget

was thinking of these Taotronics - reduced to €53 on amazon.de

or the sony WH-CH700N

these have good reviews

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-BNX-60-Bluetooth-Cancelling-Headphones-Black/dp/B01AAGIKCI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lindy+bnx&qid=1591691727&s=electronics&sr=1-1

https://www.whathifi.com/lindy/bnx-60/review

54and56 · 09-06-2020 10:58am

sweetie wrote: »

these have good reviews

https://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-BNX-60-Bluetooth-Cancelling-Headphones-Black/dp/B01AAGIKCI/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=lindy+bnx&qid=1591691727&s=electronics&sr=1-1

https://www.whathifi.com/lindy/bnx-60/review

In 2016 when they were launched with Bluetooth 4.1 maybe but 2020?

sweetie · 09-06-2020 11:51am

54and56 wrote: »

In 2016 when they were launched with Bluetooth 4.1 maybe but 2020?

well, I was more aiming for the NC aspect which are decent on these for the money (I've the wired version) but for the price they are still good value imo. My goto wireless 'phones are the Jabra move and Plantronics backbeat pro 2, both only Bluetooth 4.0 and I really like both.

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