Let’s talk wireless headphones…
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We just discovered that Luke’s Air Pods aren’t holding a charge anymore. Seems like a great idea for a Christmas gift… However, he’s kind Of thinking that he might prefer a good pair of over ear headphones for most of the time, and just use his wired pods when he’s exercising. I don’t particularly care for that idea since I ruined an iPhone by using wired headphones when I walked the dogs. I never considered the stress that put on the lightning port…
So, should I get him wireless buds/pods or a a decent set of over ear? Also, which are better? Air Pods 3 or Beats? They are priced the same…
And if you recommend over the ear, what would you recommend? I just saw a set of Sony WHM1000XM5 for $330. That seems like a helluva deal but is more than we were planning on. Suggestions?
@LuFins-Dad said in Let’s talk wireless headphones…:
And if you recommend over the ear, what would you recommend? I just saw a set of Sony WHM1000XM5 for $330. That seems like a helluva deal but is more than we were planning on. Suggestions?
Those are excellent. I use them for the noise cancelling and the fact that they're wireless. Dunno what else is out there but the Sonys are indeed awesome.
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@kluurs said in Let’s talk wireless headphones…:
Is he listening primarily to podcasts/audiobooks or music?
Music and Anime.
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These are what I wear a good portion of the day - listen to podcasts/audiobooks - but less exciting for music. They don't cover the ears - bone conduction headphones.
Also, are you seeking noise cancelling headphones??
@kluurs said in Let’s talk wireless headphones…:
These are what I wear a good portion of the day - listen to podcasts/audiobooks - but less exciting for music. They don't cover the ears - bone conduction headphones.
Also, are you seeking noise cancelling headphones??
I guess he is. I personally can’t stand to wear them very long. I much prefer open back… But these are for him…
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And I reached out to his girlfriend to see what the Sony headphones she has are… alShe bought him a set for Christmas… Time for plan b…
Kluurs, what’s the battery life like on those?
The Brad
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My personal bias is against the AirPods. If the highest quality of sound is sought, I find electrostatic or planar headphones are great - but there's leakage and people will know what you're listening to. If not seeking noise cancelling - Sony does a decent job. I'm partial to Bose for noise cancelling - have a pair myself. If he's cycling/running - I'd go with the aforementioned bone conduction as he won't lose them. I'm not as familiar with Beats. They had a bad reputation back in the day - BUT there's been a change in ownership - and are alleged to be much improved.
When doing serious listening, I go with wired headphones - either Stax electrostatics with a class A amplifier - incredible, dynamic sound - or Senneheiser HD800s - with a different headphone amplifier by Topping that is incredibly neutral.
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And I reached out to his girlfriend to see what the Sony headphones she has are… alShe bought him a set for Christmas… Time for plan b…
Kluurs, what’s the battery life like on those?
@LuFins-Dad said in Let’s talk wireless headphones…:
And I reached out to his girlfriend to see what the Sony headphones she has are… alShe bought him a set for Christmas… Time for plan b…
Kluurs, what’s the battery life like on those?
OOps...I guess we've moved on. Typically, get a good/long day's worth of listening.
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@89th said in Let’s talk wireless headphones…:
The irony that you have a santa hat on
That was a typo. He’d meant to order a Satan hat
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