I have spent more money on B&O products then I would like to admit, but these are embarrassing. Way to take the Apple bait. I really hope these aren’t for real. They will BOMB, and sales will be horrendous
I think this is a bit of an overreaction. If they sound anything like the EQ and have good call quality, they will do fine. The stem is just physics. If you want good call quality you need it. B&O has a solid track record of above-average to great products. Let’s see how they sound before condemning them. The colors are cool.
The Beoplay EX look a bit cheap at first glance. Maybe they even want to offer a "cheaper" model with these...
They will, however, likely fit better than the EQ do for many people. Nothing wrong with a stem design per se. My Nothing Ear1 e.g. are one of the most comfortable TWS I've ever used, much more so than the Beoplay EQ. The EQ obviously sound way better but fit and comfort are very important for me. Let's wait and see for how much they will be sold and how good sound and call quality as well as battery life will be.
No doubt that earbuds with a stem are comfortable, most of them have a more shallow fitting (for better or worse). Good for comfortability, not always the best for sound though.
Will also probably improve call quality, but I will echo the sentiment that these do not look premium at all. They look about two years old and does not give any vibes to me that say "these will sound great", but as long as they keep building on what they did with the EQs I bet they will sound great.
Doesn't make them less ugly though, obviously.
Edit: The "sand"/beige color was somewhat nice but it's just their stem looking pretty dated, the way it's flat and square like that. Looks like any of the Airpods Pro clones that try to be "fashionable" (while sounding like ass) and cost around $20-60.
Sorry this is not exactly IEM related. Does anyone have any links for some budget bluetooth earbuds? I like the idea of earbuds rather than IEM for situational awareness.
Sorry this is not exactly IEM related. Does anyone have any links for some budget bluetooth earbuds? I like the idea of earbuds rather than IEM for situational awareness.
Sorry this is not exactly IEM related. Does anyone have any links for some budget bluetooth earbuds? I like the idea of earbuds rather than IEM for situational awareness.
This is what happens when the weather gets nice and I have some down time while in the office....I get the itch again...
I know I was among the naysayers when this first came out and I was going to try to wait to see if Samsung releases a new Galaxy Buds Live 2 later this year but the positive feedback about the Sony Linkbuds on here and the pain in my right ear from IEM use has convinced me. Hoping these will let my ears breathe a bit more while in the office and walking around NYC.
Haven't spent much time with them yet but I love how small they are and they feel lighter and obviously more open in the ears vs. the Galaxy Buds Live sound signature is less bass heavy and more to my liking (I mostly used Galaxy Buds Live for calls and not music). This is perfect for use in the office since I can hear when someone is trying to talk to me and they pause when I start talking (really great feature). I can't see myself using them on the train though (will still use my PI7 or SE846 for commuting). If the Linkbuds let me listen to more music during the day and help with the pain in my right ear, I can forgive the lack of wireless charging and will be happy until the next thing comes along.
Photo also included for comparison: Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds Live, Sony Linkbuds, and Shure SE846 with Qudelix 5K (just what I have with me today at the office. Left the TW2 adapter at home today).
Sorry this is not exactly IEM related. Does anyone have any links for some budget bluetooth earbuds? I like the idea of earbuds rather than IEM for situational awareness.
Since I am really slowing down in the hobby I have selling much of my stuff. I figure I would ask in here first before making a FS thread about my TWS. Thinking about selling my CKS50TW for $100 plus shipping since it is here in the US now for $149 plus tax.
Also have My Aviot and JVC as well as the Cleer that has a thread already. If anyone is interested in anything you know what to do!
So today I just received my $47 AKG N400nc and these are a complete steal at this price. I don’t know how or why they are selling them this low but they are definitely well worth $47 plus tax. Anyone that likes the Harmon target needs to try these. These are definitely an improved Samsung Galaxy Buds. I’m terms of just the SQ these are the best true wireless buds I’ve used. Better sounding than the XM3/4, the 1st 3 Galaxy buds, the lypertek Tevi, Melomania Touch, and AirPods Pro.
LThis is what happens when the weather gets nice and I have some down time while in the office....I get the itch again...
I know I was among the naysayers when this first came out and I was going to try to wait to see if Samsung releases a new Galaxy Buds Live 2 later this year but the positive feedback about the Sony Linkbuds on here and the pain in my right ear from IEM use has convinced me. Hoping these will let my ears breathe a bit more while in the office and walking around NYC.
Haven't spent much time with them yet but I love how small they are and they feel lighter and obviously more open in the ears vs. the Galaxy Buds Live sound signature is less bass heavy and more to my liking (I mostly used Galaxy Buds Live for calls and not music). This is perfect for use in the office since I can hear when someone is trying to talk to me and they pause when I start talking (really great feature). I can't see myself using them on the train though (will still use my PI7 or SE846 for commuting). If the Linkbuds let me listen to more music during the day and help with the pain in my right ear, I can forgive the lack of wireless charging and will be happy until the next thing comes along.
Photo also included for comparison: Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds Live, Sony Linkbuds, and Shure SE846 with Qudelix 5K (just what I have with me today at the office. Left the TW2 adapter at home today
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