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    #2192
    mrcheez
    Registered Users Posts: 13,618 ✭✭✭✭mrcheez


    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?


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    #2193
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    search function not working, but are enacfire decent?

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


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    #2194
    mx5ire
    Registered Users Posts: 274 ✭✭mx5ire


    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.


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    #2195
    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,682 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    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


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    #2196
    smilerf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭smilerf


    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


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    #2197
    noodler
    Registered Users Posts: 26,176 ✭✭✭✭noodler


    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.


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    #2198
    Kintarō Hattori
    Registered Users Posts: 14,964 ✭✭✭✭Kintarō Hattori


    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


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    #2199
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    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


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    #2200
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    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?


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    #2201
    sweetie
    Registered Users Posts: 9,791 ✭✭✭sweetie


    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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    #2202
    Neames
    Registered Users Posts: 951 ✭✭✭Neames


    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

    Like many other posters I recommend the Sonys. ANC is virtually useless though if that's important. Very comfortable fit and sound is excellent.


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    #2203
    smilerf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,579 ✭✭✭smilerf


    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
    The ANC on the Mpow H12 is really good
    Have a look at the reviews


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    #2204
    Anything4883
    Registered Users Posts: 91 ✭✭Anything4883


    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 CH700. Brilliant for the price. The battery Life is excellent. Comfy over the ears, and dont find them any problem for running etc.


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    #2205
    Hurrache
    Registered Users Posts: 10,148 ✭✭✭✭Hurrache


    I just heard that Creative had a sale last week with 25% off audio. The Outlier Air are listed on their site for €74.99 and the Outlier Gold for €99.99. However the promo code AUDIOESSENTIALS from the sale still seems to be active.


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    #2206
    Take Your Pants Off
    Registered Users Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭Take Your Pants Off


    In the market for some earbuds, budget is 100E. I was recommended the Huawei Freebuds, the reviews looked promising.

    Anker Soundcore Life P2 were also a good shout, but apart from amazon user reviews, the critic reviews are pretty average.
    However, I have an iPhone, so the noise cancellation on the Huawei won't work since the app is only compatible with Android. I saw some people suggesting the i5 knock off airpods, but is that my best bet ? Or is there a better alternative up the price range, within my budget.

    Cheers


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    #2207
    jinkybhoy
    Registered Users Posts: 692 ✭✭✭jinkybhoy


    Take Your Pants Off wrote: »
    In the market for some earbuds, budget is 100E. I was recommended the Huawei Freebuds, the reviews looked promising.

    Anker Soundcore Life P2 were also a good shout, but apart from amazon user reviews, the critic reviews are pretty average.
    However, I have an iPhone, so the noise cancellation on the Huawei won't work since the app is only compatible with Android. I saw some people suggesting the i5 knock off airpods, but is that my best bet ? Or is there a better alternative up the price range, within my budget.

    Cheers

    I have the Huawei Freebuds and no problems with them - fit nice in my ears and havent noticed particularly bad quality but I only really listen to podcasts.


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    #2208
    the corpo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭the corpo


    Been a big fan of Anker headphones in the past but have had bad luck with the current Spirit models. Amazing customer support always replaced with no question but the third paid have died on me, so time to move on.

    Went and bought the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1's, £99 from Richer Sounds, and they are *fantastic*. No idea about call quality, it's the audio I wanted, and I'm really delighted, heartily recommend!


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    #2209
    caviardreams
    Registered Users Posts: 5,439 ✭✭✭caviardreams


    the corpo wrote: »
    Been a big fan of Anker headphones in the past but have had bad luck with the current Spirit models. Amazing customer always replaced with no question but the third paid have died on me, so time to move on.

    Went and bought the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1's, £99 from Richer Sounds, and they are *fantastic*. No idea about call quality, it's the audio I wanted, and I'm really delighted, heartily recommend!

    Wow these look great actually - thinking of the stone colour - do you know if it's a white or more of a putty/pale grey?

    Have you had them long? My one concern is they look like they stick out a lot, is that the case?


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    #2210
    Dr. Steve Brule
    Registered Users Posts: 105 ✭✭Dr. Steve Brule


    the corpo wrote: »
    Been a big fan of Anker headphones in the past but have had bad luck with the current Spirit models. Amazing customer always replaced with no question but the third paid have died on me, so time to move on.

    Went and bought the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1's, £99 from Richer Sounds, and they are *fantastic*. No idea about call quality, it's the audio I wanted, and I'm really delighted, heartily recommend!

    Those look amazing in the reviews. How are they for bluetooth connection? No dropouts? I'm very interested in them for £99.


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    #2211
    the corpo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭the corpo


    caviardreams wrote: »
    Wow these look great actually - thinking of the stone colour - do you know if it's a white or more of a putty/pale grey?

    Have you had them long? My one concern is they look like they stick out a lot, is that the case?

    The ones I got are jet black. Only arrived yesterday, but certainly didn't seem too obtrusive coming out my ears. And they advise shoving them in as far as possible for best sound!
    Dr. Steve Brule wrote: »
    Those look amazing in the reviews. How are they for bluetooth connection? No dropouts? I'm very interested in them for £99.

    Not had long enough to tell about dropouts, but a friend recommended them having had them for about 6 months. Went for a 10km run with them in yesterday, didn't budge in the ears, and absolutely no connection problems.

    The only caveat is that he said the mic quality isn't great for him, but not a feature I was interested in anyway!


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    #2212
    fuse
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭fuse


    Just order a pair of Anker soundcore liberty air 2 earphones for 15.49 on amazon.de
    Crazy price... Usually over 80eur right?

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZHDYH6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_B77-Eb6RPD3WR


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    #2213
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    fuse wrote: »
    Just order a pair of Anker soundcore liberty air 2 earphones for 15.49 on amazon.de
    Crazy price... Usually over 80eur right?

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZHDYH6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_B77-Eb6RPD3WR

    Not sure how you got for that price, its showing €87.32.

    Great bargain if you did manage to get one.


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    #2214
    GerardKeating
    Registered Users Posts: 7,526 ✭✭✭GerardKeating


    fuse wrote: »
    Just order a pair of Anker soundcore liberty air 2 earphones for 15.49 on amazon.de
    Crazy price... Usually over 80eur right?

    https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07ZHDYH6P/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_B77-Eb6RPD3WR

    € 87.32 now, must have been a pricing mistake :( fixed seconds before i could orer)


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    #2215
    fuse
    Registered Users Posts: 691 ✭✭✭fuse


    GerardKeating wrote: »
    € 87.32 now, must have been a pricing mistake :( fixed seconds before i could orer)

    Yeah it was a mistake, order cancelled...


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    #2216
    coldfire1x
    Registered Users Posts: 3,353 ✭✭✭coldfire1x


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07MR52QWH

    Good price for a decent enough headphone.

    The 2020 version is also down.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cancelling-Headphones-TaoTronics-Bluetooth-Cellphone-black/dp/B08352JFWQ/


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    #2217
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,259 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    the corpo wrote: »
    Been a big fan of Anker headphones in the past but have had bad luck with the current Spirit models. Amazing customer support always replaced with no question but the third paid have died on me, so time to move on.

    Same here , second set of spirit X broke, bought through Amazon so no issue getting a refund. I face have a return slip printed off ready to go.

    Use them for running So looking to replace with a pair that have over ear hooks


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    #2218
    the corpo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭the corpo


    ted1 wrote: »
    Same here , second set of spirit X broke, bought through Amazon so no issue getting a refund. I face have a return slip printed off ready to go.

    Use them for running So looking to replace with a pair that have over ear hooks

    Just curious if we had the same Spirits problem. Mine just stopped turning on. I'd put it in to charge, the light would go red and blue very shortly after. I could do the hard reset while it was plugged in, but as soon as unplugged the unit was totally dead.

    I used them almost exclusively for running too, 10km on the pavements, so was concerned that the cambridge audio ones I got, without hooks, wouldn't stay in, but they've been perfect, don't move at all. Also, the battery life has been amazing. They recharge whenever they go back into their case, but I have yet to need to charge the case. Pretty amazing.


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    #2219
    ted1
    Registered Users Posts: 23,259 ✭✭✭✭ted1


    the corpo wrote: »
    Just curious if we had the same Spirits problem. Mine just stopped turning on. I'd put it in to charge, the light would go red and blue very shortly after. I could do the hard reset while it was plugged in, but as soon as unplugged the unit was totally dead.

    I used them almost exclusively for running too, 10km on the pavements, so was concerned that the cambridge audio ones I got, without hooks, wouldn't stay in, but they've been perfect, don't move at all. Also, the battery life has been amazing. They recharge whenever they go back into their case, but I have yet to need to charge the case. Pretty amazing.
    Mine basically just stopped turning on and wouldn’t charge.
    I he really do between 5km-42km jogs/runs. Good to hear that the hook less ones stay in must look at the Cambridge one


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    #2220
    the corpo
    Registered Users Posts: 1,788 ✭✭✭the corpo


    ted1 wrote: »
    Mine basically just stopped turning on and wouldn’t charge.
    I he really do between 5km-42km jogs/runs. Good to hear that the hook less ones stay in must look at the Cambridge one

    42km, fair play 8)
    I'll go one step further on the Cambridges, they come with regular rubber tips and memory foam tips, and these ones appear to be entirely sweat resistant too. I found on hot days/runs I'd have to take out the spirits and give 'em a wipe down to stop them slipping out (gross!), but the Cambridges are wedged solidly in.


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    #2221
    54and56
    Registered Users Posts: 7,641 ✭✭✭54and56


    Anyone know if there are TWS with the Qualcomm QCC514X chip on the market yet?


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