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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Inspect Your Gadgets > Let's Talk Headphones IV: Should I get Beats? Do I need Noise Cancelling?
 
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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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I'd like some recommendations choosing some new headphones.

Budget - ~$100 though I'm willing to go higher if that means I can hit some sweet spot.
Source - For the most part, an iPhone or Android phone.
Isolation Requirements - They're mostly for use on public transport, chores and in the office, so yes.
Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM I think.
Preferred Tonal Balance - Probably balanced with a slant to bass.
Past Headphones - Nothing of note.
Preferred Music - Mostly Podcasts, Hip Hop, Electronica, Dance and Pop.

I also need a Mic, and some controls (pause/volume/skip) that work with both an iPhone and some kind of android (probably the new Nexus 5).

Bluetooth would be nice too, if it doesn't add too much?

Cheers.

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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Midorka posted:

If you're in no rush the a-JAYS Five will be out soon, I'd expect by Christmas.

@losoall, the Sennheiser HD25-1 II seems like they might be for you.

They seem pretty good. Is there a bluetooth option in this price range, or does that require too much sound quality sacrifice?

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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Midorka posted:

If you're in no rush the a-JAYS Five will be out soon, I'd expect by Christmas.

@losoall, the Sennheiser HD25-1 II seems like they might be for you.

So while I'm here waiting for the a-JAYS Five, amazon lets me know about the JLab JBuds J4 are 66% to $30ish dollars. Is this worth picking up? Are JLabs even the same company as JAY?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0011TS8LM

My previous post:

rapeface posted:

I'd like some recommendations choosing some new headphones.

Budget - ~$100 though I'm willing to go higher if that means I can hit some sweet spot.
Source - For the most part, an iPhone or Android phone.
Isolation Requirements - They're mostly for use on public transport, chores and in the office, so yes.
Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM I think.
Preferred Tonal Balance - Probably balanced with a slant to bass.
Past Headphones - Nothing of note.
Preferred Music - Mostly Podcasts, Hip Hop, Electronica, Dance and Pop.

I also need a Mic, and some controls (pause/volume/skip) that work with both an iPhone and some kind of android (probably the new Nexus 5).

Bluetooth would be nice too, if it doesn't add too much?
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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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Midorka posted:

Those look like cheap IEMs I'd find in a bargain bin. I wouldn't recommend those. Also, no, not the same company.

grack posted:

No. Jlabs headphones have ridiculous MSRPs so they can always be sold at "massive discounts". They're pretty crappy headphones.

Thanks guys. Glad I checked before plonking down cash.

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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PRADA SLUT posted:

Are there any wireless earbuds with excellent isolation?

Jaybirds are out, I got a pair that failed a week later and they wouldn't replace them because they were bought on sale from Amazon. gently caress those guys. Also, I wasn't that impressed with the headphones anyway.

I can suck it up and buy some Bose QC35s but I was hoping for earbuds first.

That sucks dude, I got mine from Amazon too and when my failed, they sent me new ones all the way to Australia as soon as took a picture of me cutting the old ones in half.

Edit:

PRADA SLUT posted:

The charging case on the AirPods is a genius move.

It's pretty much the same as the Samsung Icon X and Earin True Wireless.

crepeface fucked around with this message at 09:55 on Sep 8, 2016

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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I got the Jabra 65T Elite Actives since they were on sale, anyone have experience with the the ear fit? I have fairly small ear holes (currently using Jaybird Comply Foam Tips.)

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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Artelier posted:

I've got fairly small ear holes and it "locks" in fine enough when I use the out of the box small tips. Doesn't come out so easily, even when I work out. Skip rope, boxing drills, running, cycling.

Nice, thanks. This is probably the biggest luxury I've bought for myself in awhile, I'm excited!!!

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crepeface
Nov 5, 2004

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I have a pair of Jabra 65T Actives where the microphone doesn't work at all. I bought them on sale so the stores are out of stock for a replacement and Jabra themselves are running through the usual support bullshit like rebooting, etc. Does anyone know anything? I'm on a Pixel 4 XL and my Bose QC35s work for calls and I've tested on a Pixel 1 and an iPad as well. My friend has my exact set up (Pixel 4 XL + Jabras) and his works fine. :mad:

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