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1. earbuds not IEMs (no sound isolation)
2. they have to be wireless, so a child doesn't do much mess up business with them
3. they have to fit well, with no risk of falling because of sudden movements. I think we need earhooks.
4. [less priority] since they will mostly be used for listening to voice (lectures, audiobooks, podcasts, etc.), any non-neutral sound model biased anywhere outside mid-range are of less value (but are still considered)
5. ideally <=$100


Does anyone know of any such model?? :sweat_smile:
Thanks!
 
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Dec 7, 2021 at 2:31 AM Post #2 of 6
I'm pretty sure some guys in the Earbuds Roundup thread would give the best answer to this.

I recall some of them using the FiiO UTWS1 wireless/bluetooth adapter in combination with any earbud that uses an MMCX connector.

The FiiO UTWS1 costs around $50 if I remember correctly.
Earbuds with MMCX connectors start at around $5 :)
- https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33038850404.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.656b74d9xQ3OHa&algo_pvid=ec6da101-1a02-4f97-b8e0-5732785aa6f4&algo_exp_id=ec6da101-1a02-4f97-b8e0-5732785aa6f4-0&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"67288551786"}

But you might have to get a shorter one to use with the bluetooth adapter.
Like this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001263547511.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.656b74d9xQ3OHa&algo_pvid=ec6da101-1a02-4f97-b8e0-5732785aa6f4&algo_exp_id=ec6da101-1a02-4f97-b8e0-5732785aa6f4-53&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"10000015513389249"}

I don't know what's hot right now since the earbud market is only healthy in South East Asia.
So like I said... the best thing might be to read the Earbuds Roundup thread, or drop a cheeky post.
- https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/

Oh, and you'll need foams for those buds.
I found these to be exceptionally good for comfort and sound -
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33019313027.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4edf4c4d8kRF8x
 
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Dec 9, 2021 at 3:51 PM Post #3 of 6
THIS thread has a TON of options for exactly what you're looking for. My suggestion would be to go to the last page and work your way back.
 
Dec 9, 2021 at 5:53 PM Post #4 of 6
THIS thread has a TON of options for exactly what you're looking for. My suggestion would be to go to the last page and work your way back.
That thread is for IEMs, not earbuds.
 
Dec 9, 2021 at 6:23 PM Post #5 of 6
That thread is for IEMs, not earbuds.
Recently they have been talking about the "EAH-AZ60 True Wireless Earbuds", so............
Just trying to help OP with ideas.

OP, note that a lot of "earbuds" have audio passthrough so you can hear the sounds around you even though they fill your entire ear.
 
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Dec 10, 2021 at 2:16 AM Post #6 of 6
Recently they have been talking about the "EAH-AZ60 True Wireless Earbuds", so............
Just trying to help OP with ideas.

OP, note that a lot of "earbuds" have audio passthrough so you can hear the sounds around you even though they fill your entire ear.
Those are some very expensive ideas.

Do any IEMs exist under 100$ with passthrough?
 
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