Bluetooth Headphones

[Rhythm]

OK, so new headphones arrived and they sound *amazing*. Haven't run with them yet but I'll do a quick 10km tonight to try them out. I didn't think I'd like the "hearthrough" function but it's kind of brilliant. A reverse noise cancelling function, where outside noise comes through, nicely mixed with what you're listening to. Perfect for when you do actually need to be aware of people/events around you. They feel a little like old hunting headphones, but I'm pretty sure there's no gate on them, so not sure what would happen if things got *loud*

So, question: my new ones will come "Alexa-enabled" and I'm kind of confused by that. What would that give me over, for example, just using the Siri assistant? And don't Apple tend to lock out non-Siri interactions anyway?

So this is a weird one. If you use Alexa and integrate into that environment it means your headphones now follow the same structure no matter what they're connected to. Good if you're trying to maintain a semblance of continuity between environments etc. In the house? Alexa controls everything. Connected to your phone? Still Alexa. It does mean you can't use non-Alexa skills/apps, though, which means I'm SOL if I want to carry on using Overcast on my phone. Plus I'd still have to use Siri in the car... Might have a play with a few things, see if I can tolerate a switch of podcast apps or perhaps find a way of linking Alexa with CarPlay. Or (more likely) I might just keep things separate, Alexa in the house, Siri when out and about :-/

[Deckard]

Well after a long, long time my Zik 2s are on their last legs plus they're far too hot to wear at the gym as they're over the ears - I bought a pair of Sony WH-1000XM2 but same problem as over the ear and almost too good for the gym really - I had my eye on both the earin M2

(but out of stock everywhere)

or the new Cambridge Audio ones



which are available on the 5th of July - I Really really don’t like the current size of in-ear wireless headphones And these two look ideal but saw today Richer Sounds have the Cambridge ones so just bought them and arriving tomorrow....I will let you know my feedback in a couple of days.

[VNVObit]

picked up Shure 425s with their BT1 receiver so can be swapped out for BT2 (their next level up) or alternatively a bluetooth DAC (FIIO have one which is good) and traditional 3.5mm cable (so long as you don't mind a lanyard

prefer to have some cable as otherwise terrified I would lose them

at present use Shure 215s with BT1 for commuting around on tube, 425s with balanced cable when using my A&K Kann (little point in using BT headphones with it) and WH 1000MX2s when at my desk

[Deckard]

So I am finding that my Zik headphones at the gym are for too hot As they are over ear ones so I got a pair of the new in-ear Cambridge audio ones - melomanias - mine arrived 5 days ago ... got them in white. All the hardware is great and the sound is truly excellent, so clear and a good soundstage and not too bassy. I have a lot of headphones, Zik 2, Sony XM2, Sennheiser HD700 and these are really really good. I’ve used them with my iPhone and my AK70 using AptX and they sound great via both. Totally amazing battery life too. But....they are going back because they only come with one set of foam in ear tips and they don’t fit my ear that well - so disappointing that they don’t come with more, I mean my partners Jaybird came with three foam sizes and three silicon, I mean how much can they cost ? I mailed Cambridge Audio to ask if standard ones would fit but they don’t because of the charging process and currently they don’t offer any other sizes.. poor. It’s a shame as the connection has been rock solid and they feel so light in the ear. I will also Add two other caveats - the microphones for using Siri I find terrible and I wish like my Sonys there was an app to adjust or tweak some of the settings.

I think I will be going for the new Sony in-ear 1000xm3 shortly as the reviews have been blinding so far but it is a shame as these get so much right.
I’d love to get the Earin ones but they’re permanently out of stock

Ps I Had quite a row with Richer Sounds about returning them as I didn’t realise that they don’t normally Accept returns for earbuds because of hygiene reasons-I have to say in the end they have acquiesced and will accept the return this time.

[wanye]

ordered myself a cheap pair of QCY TS2 bluetooth earbuds a while back, and have to say on first impressions, i'm VERY impressed with the sound quality!



I got mine shipped from china for £16 but if you don't mind paying a bit more, you can get them quickly from a uk source - https://amzn.to/2MrJKZo

I'll have to see how long the battery lasts, but from what i can tell, the charging case also has a battery, so can charge the buds without a usb power source. not bad for ~£20!

[Deckard]

They look pretty good and its good to see everyone seems to be getting their shit together with truly wireless finally - with good stable connections, good battery life and waterproofing plus nice app to customise the sound. I am still hedging my bets for a aptx / LDAC pair with good fit and waterproofing.....as the new Sonys aren't and I will def be running in the rain with them...

[Deckard]

Well These came out the blue but just ordered a pair as a mate was round earlier with them and I thought they were amazing - under a hundred quid too and sweat proof and Aptx - under a hundred !!



http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/reviews ... ne-review/

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lypertek-Wirel ... B07VB46R9Y

[Deckard]

They're bloody amazing - Well after a day at the gym using my iPhone and an evening listening to Chicane via my AK70 on aptX I love them - would say the sound is as good as the Cambridge M1s and they go loud (as an ex dj volume is always welcome) - i'm using the foam tips which seem to fit well but will def get some other size foam tips to try out to - so these are a keeper..

Build quality is great and the case is lovely. Battery life is exceptional so far.

[Deckard]

Very interesting - Sony’s headphone app will soon analyze your ears for 360 audio -
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https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/06/son ... ccounter=2

[Misfit]

I love my Apple Airpods for the ease they integrate with all my Apple stuff and the fact you can easily use a single earbud at a time (I like to have the radio on walking the dogs, but also hear/interact with the outside World)

Sadly they are dying, the battery life is starting to go and I need to think about replacements.

Is there anything comparable out there or is it Airpods 2 for me?

[Misfit]

In other 'news' I have a pair of Beats Solo3 for sale. Brand new sealed. They were for my son's birthday, but his hints are now very much he NEEDS Powerbeats rather than full headphones.

(If he thinks he is getting Pros he will be disappointed!)

Club Edition in this pretty cool blue:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beats-Solo3-Wi ... ref=sr_1_4

£125inc special delivery?

[Ollie]

I love my Apple Airpods for the ease they integrate with all my Apple stuff and the fact you can easily use a single earbud at a time (I like to have the radio on walking the dogs, but also hear/interact with the outside World)

Sadly they are dying, the battery life is starting to go and I need to think about replacements.

Is there anything comparable out there or is it Airpods 2 for me?

For 159 quid, I reckon I'd want something that lasted longer than a couple of years.

[Misfit]

I love my Apple Airpods for the ease they integrate with all my Apple stuff and the fact you can easily use a single earbud at a time (I like to have the radio on walking the dogs, but also hear/interact with the outside World)

Sadly they are dying, the battery life is starting to go and I need to think about replacements.

Is there anything comparable out there or is it Airpods 2 for me?

For 159 quid, I reckon I'd want something that lasted longer than a couple of years.

Yeah. It’s not great when you look at it like that. But it is a problem with all headphones like this, tiny battery used everyday is going to die pretty quickly. So until battery tech improves significantly we’re a bit stuck.

It’s not how I looked at it originally, but now I’m contemplating new ones and I know the cost/life, is to almost look at it as a rental. I’ve had mine for appox 120 weeks, which works out about £1.32 a week.

Would I rent these for half a coffee a week? Absolutely, they’ve made walking the dogs/going to the gym so much better than any other headphones I’ve had.

[Deckard]

120 quid for CA’s melonanias with stellar battery life ! A completely waterproof rating and infinitely better sound (and HD sound) than the AirPods...plus what hifis headphones of the year....

[Misfit]

120 quid for CA’s melonanias with stellar battery life ! A completely waterproof rating and infinitely better sound (and HD sound) than the AirPods...plus what hifis headphones of the year....

But can you use just one?