Wireless Earphones

TitianGerm · 25-02-2021 9:19am

skimpydoo wrote: »

I bought Apple Airpods Second Generation on Wish.com. They were €35.95 plus €11.00 delivery. I have had them for nearly 3 months now and they are excellent.

I don't think wish sell official apple airpods.

ohnonotgmail · 25-02-2021 9:28am

skimpydoo wrote: »

I bought Apple Airpods Second Generation on Wish.com. They were €35.95 plus €11.00 delivery. I have had them for nearly 3 months now and they are excellent.

if you paid 35.95 you didnt get genuine apple airpods.

hold my beer · 25-02-2021 9:57am

Anyone got the Bose Sport earbuds? Are they good for jogging

Peew · 25-02-2021 10:05am

What's the story on customs charges now with using Amazon UK.

ohnonotgmail · 25-02-2021 10:08am

Peew wrote: »

What's the story on customs charges now with using Amazon UK.

if the order is fulfilled by amazon there will be no extra charges.

Peew · 25-02-2021 10:20am

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

if the order is fulfilled by amazon there will be no extra charges.

Thank You

JPA · 27-02-2021 1:24pm

opus wrote: »

Saw a deal on the Mpow M30's - Mpow M30 Wireless Bluetooth earphones, IPX8 Waterproof - £19.99 delivered using code + voucher - Sold by Ｍpow Store and Fulfilled by Amazon

I've been using a pair for the last 5 months & find them very good for jogging/walking. Only problem I've seen is that if it's lashing rain the hood of my running jacket can cause lots of phantom touches.

I ordered a pair of these before I saw your post but I am sending them back due to Bluetooth dropouts. When I put my phone in my pocket they drop out then reconnect but end up out of sync with each other.

skimpydoo · 28-02-2021 6:44am

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

if you paid 35.95 you didnt get genuine apple airpods.

Oh they are genuine. They are appearing on my iPhone the moment I open their case.

skimpydoo · 28-02-2021 6:45am

TitianGerm wrote: »

I don't think wish sell official apple airpods.

Well that’s what I ordered and that’s what they delivered.

ohnonotgmail · 28-02-2021 9:36am

skimpydoo wrote: »

Oh they are genuine. They are appearing on my iPhone the moment I open their case.

That doesn't mean they are genuine, just good copies.

skimpydoo · 28-02-2021 12:58pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

That doesn't mean they are genuine, just good copies.

Good copies will not be recognised by my iPhone.

ohnonotgmail · 28-02-2021 4:05pm

skimpydoo wrote: »

Good copies will not be recognised by my iPhone.

post a link to the ones you bought.

skimpydoo · 28-02-2021 9:39pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

post a link to the ones you bought.

https://www.wish.com/search/Apple%20AirPods%202nd%20Generation%20Bluetooth%20Heaphones%20with%20Wir/product/5ffff52e7d3826d642289f4d?source=search&position=1&share=web

ohnonotgmail · 28-02-2021 9:48pm

skimpydoo wrote: »

https://www.wish.com/search/Apple%20AirPods%202nd%20Generation%20Bluetooth%20Heaphones%20with%20Wir/product/5ffff52e7d3826d642289f4d?source=search&position=1&share=web

Forget I asked. I think I can manage to do a search myself. you bought fakes. pretty much every branded electronic item on wish is a fake. If wish can sell the genuine article for a quarter of the price do you not think other shops would do the same?

xtal191 · 28-02-2021 9:53pm

skimpydoo wrote: »

Oh they are genuine. They are appearing on my iPhone the moment I open their case.

Almost all the fakes do that too

ohnonotgmail · 28-02-2021 9:56pm

xtal191 wrote: »

Almost all the fakes do that too

yeah it is not like it is some magical technology unique to Apple.

grogi · 28-02-2021 9:57pm

skimpydoo wrote: »

https://www.wish.com/search/Apple%20AirPods%202nd%20Generation%20Bluetooth%20Heaphones%20with%20Wir/product/5ffff52e7d3826d642289f4d?source=search&position=1&share=web

You wish they were genuine...

skimpydoo · 28-02-2021 11:52pm

grogi wrote: »

You wish they were genuine...

I forgot to add they were refurbished but are like new.

skimpydoo · 01-03-2021 12:57am

grogi wrote: »

You wish they were genuine...

I know they are.

Suckit · 01-03-2021 1:14am

Even if they are not authentic airpods, the Chinese reproduced ones can be very decent.

One way to tell for sure - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209580

skimpydoo · 01-03-2021 1:58am

Suckit wrote: »

Even if they are not authentic airpods, the Chinese reproduced ones can be very decent.

One way to tell for sure - https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209580

I did that when I first got them and they are genuine.

xckjoo · 01-03-2021 10:36am

opus wrote: »

Saw a deal on the Mpow M30's - Mpow M30 Wireless Bluetooth earphones, IPX8 Waterproof - £19.99 delivered using code + voucher - Sold by Ｍpow Store and Fulfilled by Amazon

I've been using a pair for the last 5 months & find them very good for jogging/walking. Only problem I've seen is that if it's lashing rain the hood of my running jacket can cause lots of phantom touches.

Ya the touch buttons are idiotic. Even without wet headgear I keep pausing them when I try to make a slight adjustment to the fit.

Good headphones apart from that though.

Masala wrote: »

....and hard to know which is LEFT and/or RIGHT when loose. There is an L and an R but its tiny and for me impossible to see.

Just put one up to your ear and it's obvious if the orientation is right or not.

01-03-2021 5:05pm

VANKYO X400

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VANKYO-Headphones-Cancelling-Bluetooth-Earphones-Gray/dp/B08FLGHKHB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=x400+true+wireless&qid=1614614210&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A1BYCOG4KODRDZ&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFUQjZDMkhKVzZSRkUmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA4MjUwOTEyUFoxU1E4NkVQVUVLJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3NDM1MDUxV0Y0TDZYMFhWQjI3JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

have these more than a few months now so giving a long-term update

phone call quality excellent - probably where these shine most compared to most other true wireless. haven't had 1 complaint about call quality from other party. use both earphones for best case sound. there are two microphones on each earphone. if phone / zoom call quality is something you need that I feel confident in saying that these are a good option for that. have been really disappointed in this aspect of most true wireless options.

initial connection - very good - quick to connect just by taking out of box. odd time I need to just press the touch area to turn on when I take out but that's super quick and obvious for need to do so as would not say "power on" no issues that annoy there overall

connection stability excellent. not 1 drop

battery life - excellent - 5 hours seems accurate. tbh but I don't often use these for really really long periods at a time

comfort in-ear - excellent - you can go jogging/ running with these no problem. very comfortable for long use.

music sound quality - very good - not the bassiest iem's ever but plenty enough bass for me and then on the other hand sound is clear and clean and well separated. volume is high enough for me but not the loudest ever probably but certainly the max is loud enough unless you're big into ear damage.

build quality - excellent. one small thing but converse would be worse is that the box is a little stiff to open. put nail from one hand in opening and fingers at side as designed and it's not an issue.

controls - touch controls are really well implemented and work consistently and don't activate when you are taking in and out of ear due to stem design. has start/ stop, skip, volume up/down, voice assistant controls from earphone.

charging - has usb-c. not sure if it was claimed but box has wireless charging also.

ErinGoBrath · 01-03-2021 5:28pm

opus wrote: »

Saw a deal on the Mpow M30's - Mpow M30 Wireless Bluetooth earphones, IPX8 Waterproof - £19.99 delivered using code + voucher - Sold by Ｍpow Store and Fulfilled by Amazon

I've been using a pair for the last 5 months & find them very good for jogging/walking. Only problem I've seen is that if it's lashing rain the hood of my running jacket can cause lots of phantom touches.

I've also had these about 5 months and they are the best headphones I've had for jogging, very snug fit and lightweight.

I haven't really got used to the touch controls so use the phone for volume and skipping tracks etc. They seem hyper sensitive.

In summary, brilliant value for money

smilerf · 01-03-2021 6:09pm

Is there any wireless earbuds without controls on them

01-03-2021 6:27pm

smilerf wrote: »

Is there any wireless earbuds without controls on them

there are none

02-03-2021 10:48am

smilerf wrote: »

Is there any wireless earbuds without controls on them

You don't have to use them if you don't want to.

All the controls can be done from the phone / mp3 player etc instead if you wanted.

ohnonotgmail · 02-03-2021 10:53am

smilerf wrote: »

Is there any wireless earbuds without controls on them

I have galaxy buds live and the app for them has the option to turn off the touch controls.

dulpit · 02-03-2021 11:14am

Hey all,

I've been using Anker Soundcore Life P2s since January last year. They've been great - fantastic battery life, generally no issues with bluetooth dropouts, comfy fit. Usually only used for podcasts/videos/etc, and a lot of time with only 1 ear in.

Unfortunately, my toddler decided to see what would happen if you try to bite one, and broke the right ear :rolleyes: so I'll need replacements.

I could get the same again, I could get the Liberty Air 2 for £59.99. Any other of a similar style? The one major negative on the P2s is the quality of the mics, so an improvement there would be handy.

Ideally it would be something available on Amazon (I have vouchers), but can go elsewhere if needed.

02-03-2021 12:38pm

dulpit wrote: »

Hey all,

I've been using Anker Soundcore Life P2s since January last year. They've been great - fantastic battery life, generally no issues with bluetooth dropouts, comfy fit. Usually only used for podcasts/videos/etc, and a lot of time with only 1 ear in.

Unfortunately, my toddler decided to see what would happen if you try to bite one, and broke the right ear :rolleyes: so I'll need replacements.

I could get the same again, I could get the Liberty Air 2 for £59.99. Any other of a similar style? The one major negative on the P2s is the quality of the mics, so an improvement there would be handy.

Ideally it would be something available on Amazon (I have vouchers), but can go elsewhere if needed.

Vankyo X400 - linked above

Krombopulos Michael · 02-03-2021 12:53pm

dulpit wrote: »

Hey all,

I've been using Anker Soundcore Life P2s since January last year. They've been great - fantastic battery life, generally no issues with bluetooth dropouts, comfy fit. Usually only used for podcasts/videos/etc, and a lot of time with only 1 ear in.

Unfortunately, my toddler decided to see what would happen if you try to bite one, and broke the right ear :rolleyes: so I'll need replacements.

I could get the same again, I could get the Liberty Air 2 for £59.99. Any other of a similar style? The one major negative on the P2s is the quality of the mics, so an improvement there would be handy.

Ideally it would be something available on Amazon (I have vouchers), but can go elsewhere if needed.

Im looking at upgrading to the Liberty Air 2 myself. Reviews are great with wireless charging. There's a compatible phone app that gives you more EQ options, however I think price has creeped up on Amazon, and also you will get stung for extra duty fees from UK.

02-03-2021 1:52pm

Krombopulos Michael wrote: »

Im looking at upgrading to the Liberty Air 2 myself. Reviews are great with wireless charging. There's a compatible phone app that gives you more EQ options, however I think price has creeped up on Amazon, and also you will get stung for extra duty fees from UK.

there are no extra duties on earphones from amazon UK

the only difference in price Irish VAT and English VAT which and this was already applied pre brexit by Amazon UK when ordering for delivery to Ireland

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/buying-from-amazon-uk-after-brexit.html

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

Some Examples of Items that can be imported to the EU with 0% Duty
Here are some examples of goods from the UK (that can be imported duty-free into Ireland even if the country of origin is not the UK.

Computers & Computer Parts
Computer Monitors
Calculators
Printers/Copiers/Faxes
Printer Inks & Accessories
Phones (Mobile/Non Mobile)
Laptops
Digital Cameras
Storage Drives
Games-Consoles
Headphones
Books
Radios
Sound recording or Reproducing Equipment (CD players, Turntables)
CDs
Memory Cards
Electric Toy Trains
Billiard/Pool Tables
Kids Bikes/scooters
Wooden Furniture
Plastic Furniture
Metal Beds
Upholstered Seats
Vitamins & Pro Vitamins
Whey Protein

Ish66 · 02-03-2021 2:03pm

Lot's of Ear Bud ''Envy'' in this thread !

It's OK, I suffered Pram, Buggy Envy 20 years ago as a new dad

Suckit · 02-03-2021 2:42pm

Sennheiser appearing on sales across the different amazons and their outlets.
https://en-ie.sennheiser-outlet.com/shops/index.php

For example
Sennheiser PXC 550-II €153 https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B07XYLPPSL/
CX 400BT €84 - https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08CZQXLQJ

More if you search sennheiser on hagglezon

gussieg · 02-03-2021 3:16pm

had an earbud mishap last night. just as i was flushing the loo, earbud fell out and yes you guessed it , straight down the loo, flushed, gone. damn. luckily other one working independently . they were edifier x3 i got on an introductory offer last year for 17 yoyo.

hold my beer · 02-03-2021 6:39pm

Anyone use Jabra Elite Active 75t - are they worth the money? I'll be using mainly for jogging

JPA · 02-03-2021 9:26pm

glasso wrote: »

there are no extra duties on earphones from amazon UK

the only difference in price Irish VAT and English VAT which and this was already applied pre brexit by Amazon UK when ordering for delivery to Ireland

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/buying-from-amazon-uk-after-brexit.html

https://www.moneyguideireland.com/irish-customs-duty-on-uk-online-purchases.html

I bought some recently and import duties were applied? Should that not have applied?

ohnonotgmail · 02-03-2021 9:52pm

JPA wrote: »

I bought some recently and import duties were applied? Should that not have applied?

if you bought from amazon the "import duties" are irish VAT that is submitted to the irish government.

JPA · 02-03-2021 10:07pm

ohnonotgmail wrote: »

if you bought from amazon the "import duties" are irish VAT that is submitted to the irish government.

Is this correct then?

ohnonotgmail · 02-03-2021 10:15pm

JPA wrote: »

Is this correct then?

looks about right.

02-03-2021 11:04pm

JPA wrote: »

Is this correct then?

looks right.

Irish VAT is now called import duties.

Before Brexit it wouldn't have been shown separate but (Irish VAT) would have been paid to the Irish exchequer (assuming it was ordered to an Irish address)

JPA · 03-03-2021 10:54am

glasso wrote: »

looks right.

Irish VAT is now called import duties.

Before Brexit it wouldn't have been shown separate but (Irish VAT) would have been paid to the Irish exchequer (assuming it was ordered to an Irish address)

The Vankyo x400 from above are £40 rounded up, with 25% discount available, so £30.
If I add them to my basket and deliver to the uk I can get them for that price.

If I choose Irish Address, with the 25% discount, it comes in at £39.65.

So if UK vat is 20% and Irish Vat is 23% there should be a 3% higher price for an Irish buyer. So what am I missing here?

ohnonotgmail · 03-03-2021 11:00am

JPA wrote: »

The Vankyo x400 from above are £40 rounded up, with 25% discount available, so £30.
If I add them to my basket and deliver to the uk I can get them for that price.

If I choose Irish Address, with the 25% discount, it comes in at £39.65.

So if UK vat is 20% and Irish Vat is 23% there should be a 3% higher price for an Irish buyer. So what am I missing here?

that doesn't make sense. amazon have screwed that up. the price at the top for shipment to ireland should have the UK vat removed. I've tried it for another item and the top price is showing correctly without the UK VAT. I noticed that yesterday with something else I was looking at that had a discount applied. the top price was showing as the full price as it is for you.

TitianGerm · 03-03-2021 11:06am

JPA wrote: »

The Vankyo x400 from above are £40 rounded up, with 25% discount available, so £30.
If I add them to my basket and deliver to the uk I can get them for that price.

If I choose Irish Address, with the 25% discount, it comes in at £39.65.

So if UK vat is 20% and Irish Vat is 23% there should be a 3% higher price for an Irish buyer. So what am I missing here?

The earbuds are being sold by a third party. My guess is the third party is not Vat registered or the earbuds are shipping from China or somewhere else and Amazon are putting 21% Irish Vat on top of the £40 and then taking off the 25% discount.

ohnonotgmail · 03-03-2021 11:07am

TitianGerm wrote: »

The earbuds are being sold by a third party. My guess is the third party is not Vat registered or the earbuds are shipping from China or somewhere else and Amazon are putting 21% Irish Vat on top of the £40 and then taking off the 25% discount.

I hadn't thought of that and it is definitely a possibility.

flanzer · 03-03-2021 11:32am

Finally got a pair of Soundpeats TrueAir2 from Aliexpress. Took about a month to get here. I can't recommend them highly enough. I can't do the buds, as I feel they stretch my ear canal! I prefer them to rest in my ear. The sound quality is class. I haven't used them yet, to make a call, so can't comment on the mic

I see they've come down in price on Amazon. I think you can get 20% off that too

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SOUNDPEATS-Bluetooth-Headphones-TrueWireless-Cancellation-Black/dp/B08GCMSZ74/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=SOUNDPEATS+TrueAir2&qid=1614767318&s=electronics&sr=1-3

hold my beer · 03-03-2021 11:37am

flanzer wrote: »

Finally got a pair of Soundpeats TrueAir2 from Aliexpress. Took about a month to get here. I can't recommend them highly enough. I can't do the buds, as I feel they stretch my ear canal! I prefer them to rest in my ear. The sound quality is class. I haven't used them yet, to make a call, so can't comment on the mic

I see they've come down in price on Amazon. I think you can get 20% off that too

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SOUNDPEATS-Bluetooth-Headphones-TrueWireless-Cancellation-Black/dp/B08GCMSZ74/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=SOUNDPEATS+TrueAir2&qid=1614767318&s=electronics&sr=1-3

I'm going to give these a go. Never been a fan of earbuds. How do I get the 20% off?

flanzer · 03-03-2021 11:53am

hold my beer wrote: »

I'm going to give these a go. Never been a fan of earbuds. How do I get the 20% off?

There should be a tick box to apply a 20% discount, which is applied at check out

03-03-2021 12:26pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

The earbuds are being sold by a third party. My guess is the third party is not Vat registered or the earbuds are shipping from China or somewhere else and Amazon are putting 21% Irish Vat on top of the £40 and then taking off the 25% discount.

they are not shipped from China but it looks like it's the case with the VAT - not being handled by amazon for the VAT so Irish VAT is being added onto the price without the UK VAT being removed

they are still good earphones for £38 if phone / zoom call quality is an important feature

JPA · 03-03-2021 12:38pm

TitianGerm wrote: »

The earbuds are being sold by a third party. My guess is the third party is not Vat registered or the earbuds are shipping from China or somewhere else and Amazon are putting 21% Irish Vat on top of the £40 and then taking off the 25% discount.

Yes, this is the problem it seems. Some third partys are set up for Vat and the price you see is almost exactly what you will pay.

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