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  • #482
    mr_edge_to_you
    Registered Users Posts: 3,017 ✭✭✭mr_edge_to_you


    I could never justify spending more than €30/€40 on headphones. In that regard, the Outliers at €24 are one of my favourite purchases - I think they're perfect for regular use.

    Was a big Creative fan back in the day.


  • #483
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I changed the buds and they definitely sit better in my ear. Depending on what phone you are using, there could be pre-set equaliser you need to change for these headsets.

    I changed my phone last night away from a Samsung, so will let you know if the Bluetooth issue still exists!


  • #484
    Deep Thought
    Registered Users Posts: 4,380 ✭✭✭Deep Thought


    corkie wrote: »
    @T-Bird Are you referring to the Mi Airdots?

    The product, I Linked are the Mi Airdots Pro and not even available yet.

    where is the best place to get these Airdots Pro ? Gear Best ? ?

    The narrower a man’s mind, the broader his statements.



  • #485
    podge018
    Registered Users Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭podge018


    anybody tell me the difference between the Anker Soundbuds Slim and the Slim+ ?


  • #486
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Deep Thought wrote: »
    where is the best place to get these Airdots Pro ? Gear Best ? ?
    I genuinely think that would be the worst place. They aren't officially on sale in China until the 11th (So will go on sale ina few hours). I would guess maybe Joybuy or Aliexpress recognised Xiaomi stores.

    https://goldway.aliexpress.com/store/group/Xiaomi-Accessories/311331_512027229.html
    https://xiaomionline.aliexpress.com/store/group/Earphone/2178148_508161463.html
    https://xiaomimi.aliexpress.com/store/group/Xiaomi-Accessories/2800188_510226204.html
    And there are many others I am sure will be linked to.
    podge018 wrote: »
    anybody tell me the difference between the Anker Soundbuds Slim and the Slim+ ?
    Seems to be mainly AptX and 7 hours playback time.

    https://bgr.com/2018/04/26/anker-bluetooth-earbuds-amazon-prime-discount/
    http://community.anker.com/t/anker-soundbud-slim-vs-soundbud-slim/64066


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  • #487
    gustafo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,759 ✭✭✭gustafo


    Got the Creative outlier black just before xmas so have had a few weeks to try them out, got to say they are the best 35 Euro i spent in a long time, delighted with the sound for a low cost wireless headphone, they fit perfect and no problems after wearing them for a few hours, i know there not noise cancelling but whilst wearing them listening to music i find outside noise is very limited, also the battery is fantastic will last all day on a full charge,

    All in all well happy with them, they have gone up 48 Euro now but still worth it at that price

    https://en.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-outlier-black


  • #488
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Accidentally deleted original post.
    The Airpods pro RRP is €50 - €60.

    I still would not be in a hurry to get them, but Banggood are down to €79 with code 502C6B for the airdots pro.
    https://www.banggood.com/Original-Xiaomi-Air-TWS-True-Wireless-Bluetooth-Earphone-Active-Noise-Cancelling-Smart-Touch-Bilateral-Call-Headphone-p-1410116.html?akmClientCountry=DE&&ID=521800&cur_warehouse=CN


  • #489
    rocksolid
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭rocksolid


    Guys, iv a €7 promo code for creative.com if anyone want it....first to reply here gets it....


  • #490
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,672 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    rocksolid wrote: »
    Guys, iv a €7 promo code for creative.com if anyone want it....first to reply here gets it....

    i'll take it rocksolid - many thanks.


  • #491
    rocksolid
    Registered Users Posts: 450 ✭✭rocksolid


    @cullenswood pm'd me first....code gone


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  • #492
    podge018
    Registered Users Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭podge018


    trying to order a pair of SlimBuds off Amazon and it's telling they can't be delivered to my address. Anybody know why that is?


  • #493
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    podge018 wrote: »
    trying to order a pair of SlimBuds off Amazon and it's telling they can't be delivered to my address. Anybody know why that is?
    There is a thread on it here, although no answers - https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057922123


  • #494
    podge018
    Registered Users Posts: 1,815 ✭✭✭podge018


    thanks. I've ordered a pair of the red SlimBuds+ which they have no issue delivering.


  • #495
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    podge018 wrote: »
    thanks. I've ordered a pair of the red SlimBuds+ which they have no issue delivering.
    Yeah, there doesn't seem to be any items that have any reason for specifically being undeliverable. For example, items in the AnkerDirect store are hit and miss. It does not seem to be by price or item type.
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=me%3DA2PGPJL0BBLHLX&field-keywords=


  • #496
    sioda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,440 ✭✭✭sioda


    Anyone having bad mic quality when using the outliers for calls?


  • #497
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    sioda wrote: »
    Anyone having bad mic quality when using the outliers for calls?

    I did at first, but when I made another call and was quite loud on the phone it seemed ok. I had an hour call yesterday and no complaints but I need to do a proper test


  • #498
    fuse
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭fuse


    TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless for £6.99 from 3rd party Uironi on Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B017I9CBPC/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&mv_color_name=0


  • #499
    CantGetNoSleep
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭CantGetNoSleep


    What do people think are best for all round use - a mix of music, Netflix during travel, long phone calls, but probably not too often during sports (I only really cycle so headphones not great for that)

    I'm thinking of ordering a pair of Bose SoundSport Free today, but also have the option of JBL Free, Sony WF SP700 or Jabra Elite 65T.

    Any thoughts?


  • #500
    Suckit
    Registered Users Posts: 11,215 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    CantGetNoSleep wrote: »
    What do people think are best for all round use - a mix of music, Netflix during travel, long phone calls, but probably not too often during sports (I only really cycle so headphones not great for that)

    I'm thinking of ordering a pair of Bose SoundSport Free today, but also have the option of JBL Free, Sony WF SP700 or Jabra Elite 65T.

    Any thoughts?
    Personally, for travel and music I prefer over ear headphones.

    In ear earphones can get uncomfortable after extended use I find, even ones that are fairly comfortable to begin with. I would also go with headphones that can be wired when the battery dies or is dying (most can anyway).


  • #501
    cronos
    Registered Users Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭cronos


    fuse wrote: »
    TaoTronics Bluetooth 5.0 Wireless for £6.99 from 3rd party Uironi on Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B017I9CBPC/ref=olp_twister_child?ie=UTF8&mv_color_name=0

    6 ratings for that company in total looks suspicious


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  • #502
    shnaek
    Registered Users Posts: 1,164 ✭✭✭shnaek


    Bought these guys on sale in Hardly Normal (€34) there a couple of weeks back and so far they're great. Really good sound for the price, no connectivity issues. But that's just on about a week and a half of use.
    https://www.whathifi.com/skullcandy/smokin-buds-2-wireless/review


  • #503
    Monokne
    Registered Users Posts: 3,929 ✭✭✭Monokne


    shnaek wrote: »
    Bought these guys on sale in Hardly Normal (€34) there a couple of weeks back and so far they're great. Really good sound for the price, no connectivity issues. But that's just on about a week and a half of use.
    https://www.whathifi.com/skullcandy/smokin-buds-2-wireless/review

    I've had several pairs of Skull Candy wireless headphones. I generally find they don't last that long so have moved on from them. Sound never an issue though, nice and clear.


  • #504
    megapixel
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭megapixel


    I have 2 pairs of these.
    Great set of headphones
    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • #505
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Link above doesn't work for me in mobile anyway.


  • #506
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    Really annoying feature with the Creative earphones. When the battery drops below a certain level it constantly beeps (I'm still using 15 minutes after the first beep and still no sign of them dying).


  • #507
    lawred2
    Registered Users Posts: 24,257 ✭✭✭✭lawred2


    I buy every generation of Taotronics Bluetooth headsets..

    Never spent more than twenty quid on them and they are excellent.

    I'm sure they've already been mentioned


  • #508
    Bawnmore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,731 ✭✭✭Bawnmore


    Are the Toatronics (or any of the round the neck types) any good for running? I've been using a cheap pair of a similar style earphone the last week or 2 for running and find I have to tuck the inline controller into my hat which is a bit of a pain.


  • #509
    ohnonotgmail
    Registered Users Posts: 40,101 ✭✭✭✭ohnonotgmail


    antodeco wrote: »
    Really annoying feature with the Creative earphones. When the battery drops below a certain level it constantly beeps (I'm still using 15 minutes after the first beep and still no sign of them dying).


    I never get more than 10 minutes out of them after they start beeping.


  • #510
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers Posts: 13,421 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    ohnonotgmail wrote: »
    I never get more than 10 minutes out of them after they start beeping.

    Yeah weirdly I got 25 minutes. I'd prefer a double beep when you turn them on if less than an hour, and a long beep if less than 30 minutes, and that's it. I don't need to reminded every minute they are dying!


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  • #511
    laneooo
    Registered Users Posts: 285 ✭✭laneooo


    Ok so i got my i10 TWS's and i really like them it's amazing how they stay in your ear so well...battery life is 2.5/3 hours sound is amazing too me (somebody else may think otherwise) but i do have a pair of Audio-Technica m50's so...there is video lag tho on s9 plus so i have no hope for pc video viewing.


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