Wireless Earphones

adox · 03-09-2019 3:49pm

adox wrote: »

Cheers for that. Ive ordered another pair, the gold ones. Hopefully work out for me. I loved them apart from the dropouts which were too frequent.

These arrived today. Had a quick go of them(in work). As before, I just love the fit of these. They sit into my ear really easily and make a good seal out of the box. The gold come with different size tips but the ones they come with are fine for me. They sound great with the bass and highs slightly forward without being out of control.

My one doubt is still whether they will have drop outs like before, something I will only find out with longer listening. I really hope they dont as I love everything else about them. The battery life is incredible with 14 hours now the stated play time and a total of 39 hours with the case!

I pray they dont have dropouts. Id nearly be embarrassed to contact their customer service again about it and ask for a refund( and return postage refund which cost €14 last time and which I had to claim separately for and fight for a bit)

Heres hoping.

Odyssey 2005 · 03-09-2019 5:21pm

Ordered another set of i5's on 21/8 for Mrs O, arrived today. Very quick service.

deisedevil · 03-09-2019 8:30pm

adox wrote: »

These arrived today. Had a quick go of them(in work). As before, I just love the fit of these. They sit into my ear really easily and make a good seal out of the box. The gold come with different size tips but the ones they come with are fine for me. They sound great with the bass and highs slightly forward without being out of control.

My one doubt is still whether they will have drop outs like before, something I will only find out with longer listening. I really hope they dont as I love everything else about them. The battery life is incredible with 14 hours now the stated play time and a total of 39 hours with the case!

I pray they dont have dropouts. Id nearly be embarrassed to contact their customer service again about it and ask for a refund( and return postage refund which cost €14 last time and which I had to claim separately for and fight for a bit)

Heres hoping.

I can't believe they made an issue out of the cost of return, that's bad form. They sent me a prepaid label when I sent the first pair back.

Fingers crossed you don't get the same issues as last time.

corkie · 05-09-2019 11:52am

Suckit wrote: »

Noise isolating memory foam tips on salef for $1.99
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/KZ-New-Upgrade-Original-3Pair-6pcs-Noise-Isolating-Comfortble-Memory-Foam-Ear-Tips-Ear-Pads-Earbuds/32951097956.html

Product no longer available from that particular seller.

But a pack of them arrived this morning.

Probably not suitable for most compact TWS charging cases as the buds won't fit in charging case with them on.

Anyone have a link to version with a smaller or tiny footprint, less than 11mm wide (outer measurement).

Ben Done · 06-09-2019 12:05pm

Ben Done wrote: »

Sorry guys, have only read back a few pages.

Just wondering if there's any consensus on the best wireless earbuds under €50?

I saw the TISO i5s recommended earlier, but just wondering if an extra 25 quid or so would get a better set?

Edit: feck it, decided to look on Amazon.. ended up getting these on a lightning deal - came to £25

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07PJVHZL8

IPX7 waterproof, and 4000mah charge case - seem well reviewed - will update after trying them..

Just to update.
Tried these and found them very uncomfortable - will return, and have ordered a set of the i5s

BaZmO* · 06-09-2019 1:49pm

Got my i5's the other day. The case is so dinky. About the size of a slightly squashed golf ball. Doesn't seem to be any difference in the actual earphones though. That stereo effect is still popping in and out. Would love to know if there's a setting to lock it in.

jinkybhoy · 06-09-2019 3:40pm

I got Xiaomi Air Dots - bought 2 pairs.

I working grand but the other one the left one just isn't even switching on - no lights or anything.

Anyone have issues like this with them?

Thanks

corkie · 06-09-2019 4:27pm

jinkybhoy wrote: »

I got Xiaomi Air Dots - bought 2 pairs.

I working grand but the other one the left one just isn't even switching on - no lights or anything.

Anyone have issues like this with them?

Redmi Airdots or Mi Airdots?

garo · 06-09-2019 4:33pm

The TaoTronics Soundsurge60 arrived today. The ANC is good but not spectacular but the fit is comfortable though it does get hot after an hour or so. Still very much like them for the price. Paid £37 earlier this week.

murphyebass · 07-09-2019 10:26am

BaZmO* wrote: »

Got my i5's the other day. The case is so dinky. About the size of a slightly squashed golf ball. Doesn't seem to be any difference in the actual earphones though. That stereo effect is still popping in and out. Would love to know if there's a setting to lock it in.

I have the i4’s and have had no issue at all. Fantastic earphones.

I was thinkin of getting a set of i5’s next.

Are they’d as good or have issues/problems?

madfcuker · 07-09-2019 11:29am

Long time lurker on this thread. Thought I'd give my experience.

From reading people's reviews here, I pulled the trigger on the the i5's a while back from AliExpress.

They came promptly, well packaged and the charging case looked decent. Then I open the charging case and was disappointed to see one of the earbuds was clearly deformed from manufacture.

I tried the only working earbud to get a feel of the product. I was impressed with the quality.

Opened a dispute on AliExpress and AliExpress agreed to give me a full refund and keep the product.

I have since reordered the i5's again. Hopefully the next set will be fully functional.

BaZmO* · 07-09-2019 11:37am

murphyebass wrote: »

I have the i4’s and have had no issue at all. Fantastic earphones.

I was thinkin of getting a set of i5’s next.

Are they’d as good or have issues/problems?

It’s not really an issue. The sound is great for the money but every now and then a kinda super stereo sound kicks in that gives it a bigger sound. I was just love to be able to flick between the 2. It’s just random at the moment.

banie01 · 07-09-2019 12:47pm

On the Taotronics BH-060.

I use Viper4Android to set my sound processing Prefs and have always found it to be a great way of enhancing the performance.

I decided during the week to get in touch with the developer on his telegram and get a .DDC file for those headphones.

The purpose of the .DDC is to give a software/processing fix that gives near reference baseline for speaker/headphone performance.

It cost €3 but the difference in audio performance and clarity is startling.

Totally cleans up and enhances the mid range and really enhances the headphone performance.

AFAIK Viper and by extension the .DDC files will only work on rooted devices but I'm happier than ever with my BH -060's now

adox · 07-09-2019 1:07pm

adox wrote: »

Cheers for that. Ive ordered another pair, the gold ones. Hopefully work out for me. I loved them apart from the dropouts which were too frequent.

Took these for their first real test today. Went for a 40 minute walk and had at least 4 dropouts. 😩

I’ve sent Creative an email. Really disappointed as I love the fit and the sound. I’ll go through their check list first to see if it can be resolved but I’d imagine these will be going back again.

garion · 07-09-2019 10:47pm

adox wrote: »

Took these for their first real test today. Went for a 40 minute walk and had at least 4 dropouts. ðŸ˜©

I’ve sent Creative an email. Really disappointed as I love the fit and the sound. I’ll go through their check list first to see if it can be resolved but I’d imagine these will be going back again.

Sorry to hear that. What phone are you using then with as a matter of interest? Still never had a single drop out with my Oneplus 6T and Gamin Vivoactive 3 Music watch.

garion · 07-09-2019 10:51pm

Would love to be brave enough to try these bad boys!

https://youtu.be/jLkiBqE2bAQ

Really interesting design.

corkie · 07-09-2019 11:11pm

garion wrote: »

Would love to be brave enough to try these bad boys!

https://youtu.be/jLkiBqE2bAQ

Really interesting design.

^^^ Human Headphones in case anyone else is wondering?

adox · 07-09-2019 11:19pm

garion wrote: »

Sorry to hear that. What phone are you using then with as a matter of interest? Still never had a single drop out with my Oneplus 6T and Gamin Vivoactive 3 Music watch.

I'm using a OnePlus 6T also. Haven't tried them with anything else but the previous pair I had the same issues with I used with the OnePlus plus an iPad with similar issues.

murphyebass · 07-09-2019 11:21pm

corkie wrote: »

^^^ Human Headphones in case anyone else is wondering?

Possibly the stupidest thing I’ve ever seen. Woeful.

ablelocks · 11-09-2019 11:02am

Amazon.de deal of the day on Taotronics

theoneeyedman · 12-09-2019 4:49pm

Was looking at the taotronics earbuds on amazon..... Struggling to find anyone delivering to Ireland. Is there a reason for this particularly, or has anyone else seen this?
(Not pushed about fannying around with parcel motel or any of that)

ImARebel · 13-09-2019 7:22am

theoneeyedman wrote: »

Was looking at the taotronics earbuds on amazon..... Struggling to find anyone delivering to Ireland. Is there a reason for this particularly, or has anyone else seen this?
(Not pushed about fannying around with parcel motel or any of that)

I got a pair shipped of these recently (assuming you're talking about the Bluetooth wired ones) and I've prime delivered with no issue

BBMcQ · 13-09-2019 7:31am

Beats X gone back to Amazon with a faulty power button.
Wired EarPods lost.
Xiaomi Airdots taking a month to get here.
Anyone have cheap B&M recommendation? Lightning or Bluetooth.

jobless · 13-09-2019 9:11am

BaZmO* wrote: »

It’s not really an issue. The sound is great for the money but every now and then a kinda super stereo sound kicks in that gives it a bigger sound. I was just love to be able to flick between the 2. It’s just random at the moment.

i got my i5s yesterday.... first impressions are great for the money, although for some reason when i connect it to my mac the sound distorts... need to figure out why

Anjunadeep · 13-09-2019 1:23pm

BBMcQ wrote: »

Beats X gone back to Amazon with a faulty power button.
Wired EarPods lost.
Xiaomi Airdots taking a month to get here.
Anyone have cheap B&M recommendation? Lightning or Bluetooth.

I'm in a similar position.
My JBL Reflect Mini 2's stopped working.
I bought a pair of the creative outlier one plus but they keep falling out of my ear (never really had this problem before with earphones) The remote control piece is quite heavy which doesnt help so in the process of returning them..
Awaiting delivery of Airdots aswell.

jinkybhoy · 13-09-2019 4:51pm

corkie wrote: »

Redmi Airdots or Mi Airdots?

Sorry just seeing your post now - Redmi Air dots - I got them working now though - love them!!

theoneeyedman · 13-09-2019 5:39pm

ImARebel wrote: »

I got a pair shipped of these recently (assuming you're talking about the Bluetooth wired ones) and I've prime delivered with no issue

No, was why 'true wireless' buds I was looking at. I ordered one of the other sets, BT/wired, but very hard to get the fully wireless buds shipped here for some reason?

sparrowcar · 15-09-2019 10:37am

Ordered i5's in July. Arrived in country on 12th Aug and the local post office on 19th Aug. Still no sign of them so I raised a report with AE who said sit tight it's still under delivery time.

Any suggestions what to do from here? Don't imagine the post office still have them a month on?

banie01 · 15-09-2019 11:29am

sparrowcar wrote: »

Ordered i5's in July. Arrived in country on 12th Aug and the local post office on 19th Aug. Still no sign of them so I raised a report with AE who said sit tight it's still under delivery time.

Any suggestions what to do from here? Don't imagine the post office still have them a month on?

I've had some Chinese stuff that was handed over to AnPost on the 27/7 and was delivered on Friday.
Not a lot you can do in any case other than wait until its outside of Ali's delivery window.

sparrowcar · 15-09-2019 11:31am

banie01 wrote: »

I've had some Chinese stuff that was handed over to AnPost on the 27/7 and was delivered on Friday.
Not a lot you can do in any case other than wait until its outside of Ali's delivery window.

Ok thanks. What's it doing during that time does anyone know?

Copper_pipe · 16-09-2019 8:10am

Bought these after they featured on Unbox Therapy's YouTube last week.

The don't enough stock to keep up with demand so there is a 1 week delay on shipping.

https://www.blvcknoir.com/

Will update If I ever get them...

DavyD_83 · 16-09-2019 8:46am

padjocollins wrote: »

on my second set of tiso i5, white earphones. on the first pair the rubber covering the press button has become very loose on both earbuds . Right earbud is not charging (it must have been that one that fell to the floor)

Lets see. wish they were black, less conspicuous but that's neither here nor there.

I have the same issue with the soft pass over button on the i5's, I've now lost 1 and the other is loose and sliding around a bit
When you say you're on 2nd pair, did somebody replace them for you?

chuck eastwood · 16-09-2019 9:17am

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Bought these after they featured on Unbox Therapy's YouTube last week.

The don't enough stock to keep up with demand so there is a 1 week delay on shipping.

https://www.blvcknoir.com/

Will update If I ever get them...

I actually had to give up on the review when he made an unrelated point about how his air pods were VERY expensive because they were custom painted and then the pull tab on the box wasn't up to the calibre of Apple boxes, my jaysus is this what grown men have come to. I think I'll wait for your review

Tusky · 16-09-2019 9:36am

What’s the cheapest place to get the Sony noise cancelling headphones that accepts one4all cards? I see they are €275 on Amazon but seem to be €330 in shops.

Copper_pipe · 16-09-2019 10:59am

chuck eastwood wrote: »

I actually had to give up on the review when he made an unrelated point about how his air pods were VERY expensive because they were custom painted and then the pull tab on the box wasn't up to the calibre of Apple boxes, my jaysus is this what grown men have come to. I think I'll wait for your review

I ordered on Tuesday morning (10th). Got an email on the 12th to saying to allow 7 business days to process the order.

Hopefully the pairing will still work on IOS 13..

padjocollins · 16-09-2019 2:22pm

DavyD_83 wrote: »

I have the same issue with the soft pass over button on the i5's, I've now lost 1 and the other is loose and sliding around a bit
When you say you're on 2nd pair, did somebody replace them for you?

So I glued them when they got loose but before they fell off. working fine. As for the one that is not working (probably because I dropped it) , they offered to send me other ones without questions. that was the other day so i'll see if they really send it to me. I'd just glue em if I were u . I'm sure it'll be fixed in the next factory bacth after they respond to feedback.

murphyebass · 16-09-2019 3:46pm

Copper_pipe wrote: »

Bought these after they featured on Unbox Therapy's YouTube last week.

The don't enough stock to keep up with demand so there is a 1 week delay on shipping.

https://www.blvcknoir.com/

Will update If I ever get them...

What’s the difference in these and all the other knock offs on AliExpress other than the high price?

adox · 16-09-2019 6:32pm

Tusky wrote: »

What’s the cheapest place to get the Sony noise cancelling headphones that accepts one4all cards? I see they are €275 on Amazon but seem to be €330 in shops.

€319 in Currys.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/audio-and-headphones/headphones/headphones/sony-wh-1000xm3-wireless-bluetooth-noise-cancelling-headphones-black-10184616-pdt.html?istCompanyId=fbc6ef6d-ab18-45e3-927a-0cb677794424&istFeedId=0959f117-9faa-4499-80bd-c0265bb2950e&istItemId=wltprrxtw&istBid=t&&gclid=CjwKCAjw5fzrBRASEiwAD2OSV97RLenhprQeO9kLKsDjKmrjcDQ4oB9O-C3tJ-iXxRiWNzm9CEdg4BoCSiAQAvD_BwE

adox · 16-09-2019 6:34pm

I’m sending my Outlier Airs back and have splashed out on he Sennheiser Momentum true wireless.

Had some money left on a One4all card which funded the majority of it.

Kintarō Hattori · 17-09-2019 12:31pm

Just bought a set of the i5s based off of the recommendations for them here. Have 2 decent sets of headphones but need something small for use in an office.

jobless · 17-09-2019 2:23pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Just bought a set of the i5s based off of the recommendations for them here. Have 2 decent sets of headphones but need something small for use in an office.

very happy with mine so far for the price

Dubl07 · 17-09-2019 5:16pm

Have to buy a new phone and dithering between the Samsung A50 and A70 - I'll need bluetooth earbuds for either one. Any experience out there of either?

Gumbo · 17-09-2019 5:22pm

Great thread. Just read all of it over the last few days.
On the lookout for a set of earbuds.

I currently have Apple AirPods.
Love the AirPods tech, ease of pairing across all iOS devices, function and the fact they always work. Hate the way the right one won’t stay on my ear so I’m selling them after using then about 5 times!

Was considering picking up a set of Powerbeats Pro or the Powerbeats wireless 3 as I do t mind the interconnecting wire but this thread has opened my eyes to the i5’s!

I need something that will stay in my ears while running and training.

SmallTeapot · 17-09-2019 6:52pm

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Just bought a set of the i5s based off of the recommendations for them here. Have 2 decent sets of headphones but need something small for use in an office.

Would you mind providing a link for where you bought them?

SmallTeapot · 17-09-2019 6:57pm

Also, which is best - i10....i5....i7 - there seems to be a great deal of AirPod clones

BaZmO* · 17-09-2019 7:00pm

kceire wrote: »

I need something that will stay in my ears while running and training.

I think there can be a bit of pot luck when it comes to in-ears. It can just depend on the shape of your ears which is a real pain with the style as they’re not something that your can try out beforehand.

corkie · 17-09-2019 7:51pm

Suckit wrote: »

...
While I was looking, I noticed that the Tiso I5's are now on sale, there are few reviews, so it's hard to say about quality. But according to the information, these are a more developed I4 and, in theory, the characteristics here should be even better. At least the battery in them is bigger and the battery level indicator is now visible on the case itself.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33044932726.html

Kintarō Hattori wrote: »

Just bought a set of the i5s based off of the recommendations for them here. Have 2 decent sets of headphones but need something small for use in an office.

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Would you mind providing a link for where you bought them?

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Also, which is best - i10....i5....i7 - there seems to be a great deal of AirPod clones

Don't confuse 'Tiso i5' with the airpod clones, although they do stock a product like them: -

Tiso ix Bluetooth 5.0 earphones 6D true wireless stereo HD headphone sports TWS IPX5 waterproof headset with dual microphone

Gumbo · 17-09-2019 9:24pm

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Would you mind providing a link for where you bought them?

€ 20,60 59％ Off | Tiso i5 Bluetooth 5.0 earphones 3D TWS true wireless stereo headphone IPX5 waterproof sports headset with dual microphone
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5zfDKhqs

Kintarō Hattori · 18-09-2019 8:22am

SmallTeapot wrote: »

Would you mind providing a link for where you bought them?

kceire wrote: »

€ 20,60 59％ Off | Tiso i5 Bluetooth 5.0 earphones 3D TWS true wireless stereo headphone IPX5 waterproof sports headset with dual microphone
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/5zfDKhqs

That's exactly where I bought them.

Gumbo · 18-09-2019 9:41am

i5's Ordered.

Wireless Earphones

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