Wireless Earphones

shnaek · 13-01-2019 12:36pm

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

Monokne · 13-01-2019 5:23pm

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.

megapixel · 13-01-2019 7:13pm

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

RossieMan · 13-01-2019 7:42pm

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

antodeco · 14-01-2019 9:10am

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).

lawred2 · 14-01-2019 9:13am

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

Bawnmore · 14-01-2019 10:57am

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.

ohnonotgmail · 14-01-2019 11:14am

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.

antodeco · 14-01-2019 2:41pm

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!

laneooo · 20-01-2019 8:46am

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.

d31b0y · 21-01-2019 9:05am

If you don't mind me asking, who did you buy off and what did they cost @laneooo?
I've been waiting for them to drop below €26

laneooo · 21-01-2019 9:07am

d31b0y wrote: »

If you don't mind me asking, who did you buy off and what did they cost @laneooo?
I've been waiting for them to drop below €26

Got them off Aliexpress for 34$ delivered within 3 weeks.

d31b0y · 21-01-2019 9:15am

Not stopped for customs? Maybe I'll just chance it...

laneooo · 21-01-2019 9:17am

d31b0y wrote: »

Not stopped for customs? Maybe I'll just chance it...

Nope i didn't anyway:)

Kavrocks · 21-01-2019 12:11pm

I'm in the market for a set of earphones for cycling, running, in the gym and regular day to day use. I'd like them to be bluetooth and preferably have something that helps them stay in your ears. They would also need to be sweatproof.

I was thinking of the Creative Outlier One's but then I read here about poor sound quality. Now, I'm looking at the TaoTronic TT-BH07 primarily because they have aptX. Would these be my best option or is there something else that would be better?

ohnonotgmail · 21-01-2019 12:16pm

I have the outlier ones and the quality is fine. they are also on sale at the moment for €20.

Longboard · 21-01-2019 12:31pm

Kavrocks wrote: »

I'm in the market for a set of earphones for cycling, running, in the gym and regular day to day use. I'd like them to be bluetooth and preferably have something that helps them stay in your ears. They would also need to be sweatproof.

I was thinking of the Creative Outlier One's but then I read here about poor sound quality. Now, I'm looking at the TaoTronic TT-BH07 primarily because they have aptX. Would these be my best option or is there something else that would be better?

I bought the outlier one as a backup to the outlier one sports for running. There is a big difference between the 2. The basic outlier one dosen't sound as good and seems to have connectivity issues. They both fit well tho IMO.

The outlier sports are €49.99 in www.did.ie

seamus · 21-01-2019 1:00pm

Kavrocks wrote: »

I'm in the market for a set of earphones for cycling, running, in the gym and regular day to day use. I'd like them to be bluetooth and preferably have something that helps them stay in your ears. They would also need to be sweatproof.

I was thinking of the Creative Outlier One's but then I read here about poor sound quality. Now, I'm looking at the TaoTronic TT-BH07 primarily because they have aptX. Would these be my best option or is there something else that would be better?

I bought a pair of Mpow wireless earphones about two years ago for £13, which I expected to be just good enough for background noise while running, but they turned out be better than any pair of wired earphones I'd had in years. Call quality unbelieveable too, people always said they could hear no background noise. And cheap as chips.

Misplaced them last week, so I've ordered a newer pair. I'm typically skeptical about the improvements that can actually be heard in audio, especially when lots of noise is made about it (pun intended). If you're listening to Spotify while out exercising, then there's an upper limit to what you can appreciate anyway, and you won't notice the difference between cheap Bluetooth 2 earphones and €100 BT 5 ones.

For earphones that you're not intending on using while sitting in a beanbag taking in the music, then focussing on niche features like bluetooth 4 -v- 5, or aptx, is probably overthinking it. Obviously if the reviews are good and there's little in the price, then why wouldn't you go for something with more features.

But if it was a case of £20 earphones without aptx versus £40 ones with it, then you'd be silly to spend that 20 quid.

IMHO

Just to note that most of the cheaper stuff on Amazon is all basically the same anyway. It all comes from the same few factories in China, the only real difference is in the software implementation. So if you're wondering about, e.g. TaoTronic -v- Mpow, it's probably the exact same hardware (and maybe software too).

ImARebel · 21-01-2019 1:15pm

i don't like the creative's, the beep someone mentioned above is an absolute head wreck, yes I know they're dying could you just let them die in peace. So essentially you can't use them for the last remaining time, it keeps fecking beeping.. pain in the hoopla

and the sound, it's base heavy and tinny, i'm no audophile but to me even my usual playlists sounds extra sh*tty.

oh and another big negative for me, they never turn off. if you pause them and then take them off they stay on as long as your phone is in range. Went to them sat morn to go to the gym and they were nearly dead after staying on all night. And in the house if i get a call, because they stay on it goes to my headphones.

I'm sorry I didn't take the advice on here and try the taotronics (or Mpow's) or even the ankers.

think I'll just use them in work... I find them a pain for out and about. They don't stay in too well either unless you use the sports tips

corkie · 21-01-2019 1:24pm

i12 TWS Airpods Clone: A Perfect Airpods Knockoff? [Flash Sale]

Gearbest for €30.09

Edit: - Typical aliexpress sellers with rebranded clones of the product for around the same cost: -
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?&SearchText=i12+tws
^^^ Potluck ordering a reliable model.

Updated model compared to the i10 TWS

ohnonotgmail · 21-01-2019 1:26pm

I have a pair of i9's and i find that one ear regularly drops out when i'm walking.

corkie · 21-01-2019 1:33pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

I have a pair of i9's and i find that one ear regularly drops out when i'm walking.

I assume you mean connection and not falling out of your ear.

It is the nature of TWS Bluetooth that there may be connection loss at times.

I have the I7s Plus TWS and QCY Q29 Pro and when I walk pass a junction box (lights/electric cabinet) at the end of my road the interference from it cause's drop outs.

ohnonotgmail · 21-01-2019 1:37pm

corkie wrote: »

I assume you mean connection and not falling out of your ear.

It is the nature of TWS Bluetooth that there may be connection loss at times.

I have the I7s Plus TWS and QCY Q29 Pro and when I walk pass a junction box (lights/electric cabinet) at the end of my road the interference from it cause's drop outs.

I mean the connection drops, yes. I find it quite annoying so i've gone back to my creatives. Its a pity because the charging box is quite handy when the battery gets low.

RossieMan · 21-01-2019 1:47pm

You're hardly looking to sell them on ohno? Bought a pair of i9s and have had them stolen by the missus!

ohnonotgmail · 21-01-2019 1:50pm

RossieMan wrote: »

You're hardly looking to sell them on ohno? Bought a pair of i9s and have had them stolen by the missus!

where are you based?

droidman123 · 21-01-2019 1:54pm

@corkie,have the ones you ordered from zapals arrived yet?

RossieMan · 21-01-2019 2:02pm

ohnonotgmail wrote:

where are you based?

Based in Mayo. More than happy to pay for postage or parcel motel.

corkie · 21-01-2019 2:05pm

corkie wrote: »

S530 Mini Wireless Bluetooth Earphone with 1200mAh Charging Box

€6.86 €13.73 50% off

These are a single piece earbud, limited time deal.

Mainly I put in the order for charge box alone, which should work with my older versions as well. Can be used to charge other devices as well.

corkie wrote: »

Not a headset, but maybe of use to some people?

Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Audio Receiver Transmitter 3.5mm Aux Stereo Wireless Adapter 2 PCs Set

€3.86 Postage Only ~~~~ Coupon: - FREE1231ALL01

It is powered by USB, so connect to your TV's service USB port. Or maybe a small portable powerbank or use a phone charger etc.

droidman123 wrote: »

@corkie,have the ones you ordered from zapals arrived yet?

There my last two orders from zapals, still in processing 1/2/19 and 12/26/18.
I left message on the site, inquiring about them and if there are not processed by the 28th have to open a paypal dispute. <<< @Suckit have you ever disputed something on zapals?

Just because I share earbud deals here, doesn't mean I'm buying every product?

d31b0y · 21-01-2019 2:10pm

corkie wrote: »

i12 TWS....

Just ordered these but I hate that they have moved to lightning connector.

Suckit · 21-01-2019 2:22pm

corkie wrote: »

@Suckit have you ever disputed something on zapals?

Yeah, three times in total. Before Christmas is the most recent. I ordered three of those drawing tablets for kids, but they didn't arrive. When I contacted them they just said there had been an error with the order and refunded me. Wished that they had told me before I contacted them.
Another for the Raspberry Pi clear case, I messaged them and they asked to wait a little longer (August to November), I replied and they refunded. It was only $1.99. The mosquito mesh during the summer, refunded immediately.
Their shipping is the slowest of all the sites I find, and now they charge for shipping for many items (probably works out as same price as other sites with free shipping). I only really use them for their special offers. And this Konsmart charger €5.80 delivered. I got three @ €3.98 each last year and find them very good, so I will buy a couple more.
Haven't had any issue disputing with them though.

Kolido · 21-01-2019 2:28pm

corkie wrote: »

There my last two orders from zapals, still in processing 1/2/19 and 12/26/18.
I left message on the site, inquiring about them and if there are not processed by the 28th have to open a paypal dispute. <<< @Suckit have you ever disputed something on zapals?

Just because I share earbud deals here, doesn't mean I'm buying every product?

How does that single piece earbud work for music?

corkie · 21-01-2019 2:36pm

Kolido wrote: »

How does that single piece earbud work for music?

It is just a mono earpiece, there is a setting on my devices to switch stereo and route output to one piece. Keep forgetting to apply it.

I use the single bud when driving, so I can hear background sounds and have google maps prompt me for directions.

Also Occasionally just pop this in when walking to shops and don't use my stereo buds.

Suckit · 21-01-2019 2:39pm

I saw this site a few weeks ago and meant to post it. Forgot and just remembered it now. I haven't ordered from them, know nothing about them. They do take paypal though. Their product list has already changed a lot since I saw them. They had a few different versions of i10 and i8. They now have i11, i12 and i51 featured on their homepage and don't seem to have the i8s anymore or any i7,
https://thespinningdeal.com/collections/all

RossieMan · 21-01-2019 2:43pm

Powered by Shopify. Not even a real website. You'd be mad to buy from them.

corkie · 21-01-2019 2:43pm

@Suckit that site seems to be popular with youtuber's (probably affiliated links). Seen it mentioned a few times on videos.

neacy69 · 21-01-2019 3:59pm

the heathen wrote:

Originally Posted by the heathen View Post
Bought a pair of Bluedio F2s in the Black Friday sale from the Bluedio store on AliExpress and they've arrived already this morning. First impressions are that these are a lovely piece of kit and the sound is much much better than you'd expect from a headphone in this price-bracket.

They're still €43 or so but the info on the packaging states €20 so they escaped customs.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...1301209bK3mO41

neacy69 wrote: »

just ordered 2 pairs of these cheers the heathen

very impressed with these headphones....great sound and the noise cancelling works exactly as expected. very comfortable on the ear and the case and packaging also very impressive too. I've charged once so far and used about 20 hours. Great value for money in fact i ordered a pair for herself...

Kolido · 21-01-2019 5:21pm

Outliers down to 19.99 again for anyone who missed them last time.

Thinking of picking them up, were some here having issues with connectivity with them?

https://en.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-outlier-one#buy-menu

Kavrocks · 21-01-2019 5:58pm

seamus wrote: »

I bought a pair of Mpow wireless earphones about two years ago for £13, which I expected to be just good enough for background noise while running, but they turned out be better than any pair of wired earphones I'd had in years. Call quality unbelieveable too, people always said they could hear no background noise. And cheap as chips.

Misplaced them last week, so I've ordered a newer pair. I'm typically skeptical about the improvements that can actually be heard in audio, especially when lots of noise is made about it (pun intended). If you're listening to Spotify while out exercising, then there's an upper limit to what you can appreciate anyway, and you won't notice the difference between cheap Bluetooth 2 earphones and €100 BT 5 ones.

For earphones that you're not intending on using while sitting in a beanbag taking in the music, then focussing on niche features like bluetooth 4 -v- 5, or aptx, is probably overthinking it. Obviously if the reviews are good and there's little in the price, then why wouldn't you go for something with more features.

But if it was a case of £20 earphones without aptx versus £40 ones with it, then you'd be silly to spend that 20 quid.

The TaoTronic's are £17.09 with aptX and Bluetooth 5.0. I'm not looking to spend much than that but I will be looking at the Mpow's because I like the idea of the loop over the ear to keep them in place when running. Does the loop get in the way if you are wearing glasses?

Suckit · 21-01-2019 9:11pm

Taotronics down to £10.49 (Click on Promo under the price) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHM64LT
A few of the Taotronics sold by Sunvalleytek-UK are having a promotion at the minute, but mostly 10% off and £1.

Bawnmore · 22-01-2019 10:22am

Suckit wrote: »

Taotronics down to £10.49 (Click on Promo under the price) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07BHM64LT
A few of the Taotronics sold by Sunvalleytek-UK are having a promotion at the minute, but mostly 10% off and £1.

Missed it - that's a pity. Thanks for posting though!

corkie · 22-01-2019 12:12pm

droidman123 wrote: »

@corkie,have the ones you ordered from zapals arrived yet?

Zapals must finally be working through the back log of orders from over the holidays?

My 12/26/18 Order has finally been processed.

Just a heads up for anyone who placed an order with them over that period?

Edmundy · 23-01-2019 7:15am

corkie wrote: »

Zapals must finally be working through the back log of orders from over the holidays?

My 12/26/18 Order has finally been processed.

Just a heads up for anyone who placed an order with them over that period?

Yes I got the same yesterday

corkie · 23-01-2019 6:55pm

Didn't know MPOW did TWS earbuds?

Truly Wireless Earphones With Bluetooth 5.0, IPX5 Rating, 24H Playtime For Just $28.99 Today

Buy: Mpow T3 True Wireless Earbuds from Amazon.com: $28.99 with code 5YE93B3S | Original price $34

^^^ Doesn't ship to Ireland, vat and AP would rule out any savings.

Also available from Amazon.co.uk £35.99

Aliexpress: -

T3 €35

T5 with AptX €42

T6 €29

T7 with 1000mAh box €33

Tried to price around on .es and .de but won't ship to Ireland.

This another brand worth paying attention to along with QCY/Soundpeats

Invincible · 25-01-2019 1:28am

QCY T1 in-ear headphones.

$16.99 free shipping

https://www.joybuy.com/product/600283297.html

thejaguar · 25-01-2019 11:00am

Invincible wrote: »

QCY T1 in-ear headphones.

$16.99 free shipping

https://www.joybuy.com/product/600283297.html

Anyone know if these are any good?

Invincible · 25-01-2019 11:43am

thejaguar wrote: »

Anyone know if these are any good?

Some of the posters here are convinced they are the same as SoundPeats available for £29.99 on Amazon. Other users are impressed with them having bought previously.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/qcy-t1-wireless-in-ear-earphones-1336-delivered-joybuy-3169828

corkie · 25-01-2019 12:07pm

Invincible wrote: »

QCY T1 in-ear headphones.

$16.99 free shipping

https://www.joybuy.com/product/600283297.html

thejaguar wrote: »

Anyone know if these are any good?

Invincible wrote: »

Some of the posters here are convinced they are the same as SoundPeats available for £29.99 on Amazon. Other users are impressed with them having bought previously.
https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/qcy-t1-wireless-in-ear-earphones-1336-delivered-joybuy-3169828

SoundPeats are just a rebranded clone of the QCY.

Linked the version with 2600mAh Box that I'm watching out for.

Already have the QCY Q29 Pro, for well over a year and happy with the performance of them.

Read back the thread, links to the T1 have been posted before.

Invincible · 25-01-2019 12:26pm

corkie wrote: »

SoundPeats are just a rebranded clone of the QCY.

Linked the version with 2600mAh Box that I'm watching out for.

Already have the QCY Q29 Pro, for well over a year and happy with the performance of them.

Read back the thread, links to the T1 have been posted before.

Massive charge capacity on those, interested!

corkie · 26-01-2019 12:20am

LK-TE8 Tws Review - Best AirPods Clone - i10 Tws + i12 Tws COMBO!

Unlike the i12 TWS, this has micro usb charging port.

$49.99 ~~~ https://thespinningdeal.com/products/lk-te8
^^^ Use coupon code: HAPPYLK for a 5% off your purchase

€29 ~~~ https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LK-TE8-Wireless-Bluetooth-5-0--Earbuds-White-412637.html

€29 ~~~ https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Mini-LK-TE8-TWS-Bluetooth-v5-0-Headphone-Headset-Wireless-Earbuds-Stereo-Bass-Earphone-LK-TE8/32948688798.html

corkie · 27-01-2019 5:57pm

In two minds to post this or not?

[Zapals] Q1 TWS Wireless Bluetooth V5.0 Earphones Double Stereo Earbuds with Charging Case

€12.87 €22.31 42% off

or

[Aliexp...] Q1 TWS Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones Double Stereo Wireless Earbuds Bass Bluetooth Headset with Charging Case for IOS Android

€ 30.20 / piece Discount Price: € 21,44 / piece

Unknown brand with no video reviews to be found.

With Chinese New Year approaching, expect delays with shipping etc.

Wireless Earphones

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