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From: Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Reliable bluetooth headphones/earpods?
Date: Sun, 7 Jul 2024 17:51:03 -0000 (UTC)
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Tyrone <none@none.none> wrote:
> On Jul 7, 2024 at 7:33:22 AM EDT, "Chris" <ithinkiam@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> I've been fighting for most of the morning to keep my earpods connected to
>> my phone for more than 5 minutes - not an exaggeration - and am now
>> contemplating new ones.
>> 
>> Anyone have recommendations of reliable BT - and I mean rock solid
>> reliability - headphones/earpods? I mostly use them with my iphone while
>> commuting, travelling and gardening for mostly music, but also on
>> teams/zoom calls on my mac. I need them to be small and portable.
> 
> I've never had problems with Sony. I have several over-ear headphones (from
> cheap to expensive) and in-ear buds. All work just fine and sound great. 
> 
> None have ever failed. Not to say that Sony headphones are indestructible. 
> Just reporting my experience. 

Thanks. Others elsewhere have also mentioned Sony. Added to the shortlist. 

> The main problem with over-ear headphones is
> that the foam pads eventually fall apart. Some can be replaced, some can't.

Yep. Have some AKGs that I love but one ear has fallen apart. I bought a
pair of Austrian Audio to replace them which are very good, but a bit on
the bright side.