Non-sealed bluetooth earbuds
Apr 19, 2015 at 2:23 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 3

adrianthomas

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Hiya head-fi'ers!
 
First post in ages (used to post as aptmunich, but seem unable to reset the password, oh well…).
 
I used to love using in-ears, but since I've taken up cycling to work, I've switched back to using my iPhone earbuds, so I can hear traffic etc. a bit better.
(Yes, I know any earbuds while cycling is questionable, but the majority of my listening is to podcasts at low-ish volume and along cycle routes, so I feel alright).
 
Now, I know open earbuds will sound worse, bluetooth is terrible etc., but indulge me:
 
- Non-sealing earbuds (not in-ears)
- Bluetooth
- With an iPhone compatible remote mic & clicker for volume / calls / Siri
- Need to fit under a helmet, so no over ear / headband bits
- Decent-ish battery life
 
Oh and why do I want to switch to bluetooth at all? Mainly to try it out with the Apple Watch (we make iPhone apps and are looking into use-cases for the watch).
 
For reference, my other headphones preferences (not that I'm expecting anything of that quality given the above wishlist).
- Grado SR-60
- Shure E310
 
I've had a look around, but 99% of bluetooth earbuds seem to be in-ear style.
 
Thanks!
Adrian
 
Jun 30, 2015 at 11:01 AM Post #2 of 3
Bump.  I'm looking for the same exact thing, for the same exact reason.  I'm starting to see some options on Amazon from no-name brands in the $30-$50 range.
Anyone have a positive experience with a pair of non-sealed bluetooth "sport" headphones?
 
Jun 30, 2015 at 3:57 PM Post #3 of 3
While a bit pricey (MSRP $129.99), I've had nothing but great results using the Plantronics BackBeat FIT headphones while running.  They're over-the-ear, though, so they may not meet the OP's criteria of fitting under the helmet, but mine have held up quite well for almost a year now.  I even accidentally ran them through a wash cycle with my clothes a few months ago, and they're still going strong even though there are a few minor rust spots inside the tips now.  As for the price, I certainly wasn't about to pay $100+ for them, so I just kept looking around until I found a seller on eBay that had a couple of new sets for $79.99, which I obviously couldn't pass up.  I definitely think they're worth trying, though, if you're looking for a non-sealed, bluetooth headphone.
 

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