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From: Chris <ithinkiam@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Reliable bluetooth headphones/earpods?
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2024 17:14:32 -0000 (UTC)
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Andy H <thewildrover@icloud.com> wrote:
> On 07/07/2024 18:51:03, Chris wrote:
>> 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.
> 
> How strange. I have been through a similar rabbit hole myself lately.
> 
> I think looking at BT5.0> is the way to go.
> 
> I have a pair of Tribit XFree Go that actually sound OK, and have been 
> stable once connected. They can be a bit tricky with some connections 
> thought, and have a habit of locking up.
> 
> Apparently Sennheisers can be a bit tricky with getting a reliable 
> connection too.
> 
>>> 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.
> 
> Yes, the Sony's seem to get quite good reviews (even the CH720 and CH520 
> at the lower end). Also check out the Anker Soundcore stuff, they get 
> rave reviews (mostly of the 'bang-for-buck' kind of rating though).
> 
>>> The main problem with over-ear headphones is
>>> that the foam pads eventually fall apart. Some can be replaced, some can't.
> 
> I have an old pair of Grado SR60, pads are readily available for those 
> (the SR 80 pads also fit, and are reputed to improve sound a bit)
> 
>> 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.
> 
> I also have the AKG K92, and also find them a little brighter on the 
> sound (pads also readily available).
> 
> Seems that there's a lot of choice, but if your looking for a decent 
> sound above the other features, perhaps also look at the Audio Technica 
> models, especially the ATH-M50xBT.
> 
> I really wanted the Grado GW100X, but sadly a bit out of my budget range.
> 
> I ended up getting a pair of Marshal Major IV, as they were a better fit 
> with my budget, and seems to tick more boxes on priorities - likewise, 
> I'm not interested in ANC and fancy stuff, just a decent sound an 
> reliable connection. They're quite comfy too, and can be connected by 
> wire if preferred,
> 
> These sound just fine to me, not far of the Grado SR60s. There is also 
> the Major V out now too, but I think the difference is minimal for the 
> cost difference (£139 vs £80).
> 
> From what I can gather the Audio Technica and the Marshall are the only 
> two I could find that gave decent sound quality rather than a bunch of 
> daft features for the money.

All great suggestions, but a bit bulky for my current use case. May have
another look at on/over ears in a while as I'm revisiting my music
listening options.