Good Chinese Bluetooth Headphones anyone?? - General Accessories

Having come from several low end IEM Shures over the years and currently owning a pair of Jaybird bluebuds X I would now like to try out a pair of headphones as opposed to IEMs. I've never owned a quality pair of headphones and can't afford the mid to high end stuff. Music currently is stored on a smartphone (Sony Xperia Z Ultra) and finding wired a pain I would really like to get bluetooth headphones which need to be portable as will be wearing them out and about.
I have to admit to periodically experiencing discomfort with the IEMs and the problem of achieving a good comfortable fit. But the major PITA with IEMs is the fact if I want to hear a PA / stranger in a public place quickly I have to yank out the IEMs. Clean the wax off them and hope the person trying to talk to me hasn't spotted it and then spend the next half minute in contortions trying to get the damn things back in to get that nice isolation back.
So can anyone recommend a pair of BT headphones with good isolation (no noise cancelling please) with the best bang for buck. I have seen the Bluedio R+ NFC Bluetooth been mentioned on other forums which seemed to have got good reviews on Amazon but a mixed reception elsewhere. I expect not to get the same levels of isolation as the IEMs. Am I right?
Alternatives and words of wisdom much appreciated

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Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10 Noise Isolating Earphones

What do you think, are they good? I ordered a pair in purpose to use them with my Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth stereo headset. Do you have these and can give me honest opinion?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-U...ccessories&hash=item3cbf58355c#ht_3744wt_1146
come on dude these are triple fi 10
after shures they are the most vfm in-ear phones
i used it for few days and sound is just just awesooommmmmeeee
but sold it in a day coz they are hugeeeee
i have small ears and these will pop out like a stick...
if it fits u then order a comply foam tip set as the set provided will get damaged soon
these are bass tight triple armature and have a solid and punchy bass, bass is the best thing about these but it also doesnt drown the midrange and treble
some guys say it has the best treble but i really liked its bass, its ample and everything else sounds sooo clear.
anyways now using the klipsch s4i and its also good except for some minor issues.
DO NOT USE TF10 WITH MW600, IT WUD BE A INSULT TO THEM.
MW 600 IS GOOD BUT THESE DESERVE A BETTER SOURCE(BTW AM A MW600 USER)
Look at this review, the idea to use fi 10 with mw600 came from here. The guy said that there is no difference in sound quality if the fi10 connected directly or through mw 600.
http://www.knowyourcell.com/sony-er...eviews/394574/sony_ericsson_mw600_review.html
When I'll receive the set I will try them with and without the Bluetooth headset and then decide, the mw600 is very comfortable in use so it seems like a good idea to use the fi10 with mw600.
I've been using Triple Fi 10's for several years now, with multiple devices. They're the best I've ever used, and the most durable. With other headphones, I've had issues with the earpiece tubes (the bits the foam/silicone cushions slide onto) becoming brittle & disintegrating after very little use.
Unfortunately, it seems that the Triple Fi's are no longer being made, so they'll become increasingly hard to find.
They're either still being made or they have a huge stockpile. Amazon has had them on sale between $95-100 for the past three years during Thanksgiving.
I've been using my TF10vi for quite a while. I got cable with built-in mic and it has work fantastically with the SGS2. The TF10 is very good for its price.
As the poster above mentioned, fitting of the TF10 can be a bit tricky. I used the "flip mod" and it is staying in my ear much better.
Down side with using a nice IEM with the SGS2....you can totally tell the poor audio quality of the Yamaha codec. But since you are using the MW600 then you'll have a different experience.
I've had them for a while and they're great. Nothing else beats these especially for their sale price.

On ear (wired) headphones?

I'm trying to find a decent set of on-ear wired headphones (not around ear and not IN ear) to use with the galaxy note for music listening. I'm not concerned with the expense.
I'd prefer on-ear, as they tend to be lightweight and easy to walk around with. I'm currently using a pair of Sony 7506's - and while I appreciate the sound from them, they aren't very portable.
I have several in-ear models (mostly shure), but I'm finding that they are becoming uncomfortable. I guess that as I'm getting older, my ear canals are getting more sensitive.
I really do NOT want some overpowering bass headphones, and I refuse to jump on the "pay too much for a brand name" bandwagon. Clip on's are not acceptable. I'd like them to be somewhat isolating, but I know that good isolation simply isn't feasible with lightweight headphones.
This would be easy if not for one last requirement: no external amp.
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Gary
Grado Labs SR60i
I've owned so many headphones over the past few years, different amplifiers...Grado is the best.
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Grado Labs SR60i .
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Aren't the grado's completely open? Do they offer any isolation?
thank you
Gary
I know you specifically said you didn't want to pay too much for brand names or anything, but nonetheless, Bose OE2's or OE2i's may offer what you're looking for. Sure they're an expensive brand name, but you get what you pay for, and they're quite comfy!
If I were looking in this category, my search would be between Beyerdynamic, Ultrasone, Grado, Bose, and Sennheiser...probably even in that order myself. You will find a good mix between open-air and closed on-ear headphones in those brands. If you really want a closed on-ear design, you should probably skip Ultrasone and Grado though.
Sennheiser PX100 are pretty detailed & portable, but open backed.
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Westone
If you are not concerned about the expenses the go for the Westone 4R
(http://westonemusicproducts.com/music/index.php/products/personal-listening/westone-4r.html) .
After you wear those for 5 minutes you will find out there are sounds is the music you are listening, sounds never heard before. It is an amazing experience.
I simply love them. The only drawback... expensive
one more thing. try to use them with with complyfoam.com earbuds. they really make a difference.
Before dismissing IEMs make sure you tried different tips.
The Shure olives f.e. are very comfortable on my beloved Etymotics HF5, I can wear them for 10 hours straight on a flight without any discomfort, whereas most tips irritate me within 30 minutes.
A populair on-ear with reasonable isolation is the Sennheiser HD25.

Best bluetooth mic headset?

I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing?
I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out.
Any suggestions?
Consider
I know that you wanted a recommendation for earbuds but have you (and other people reading this looking for an answer) considered some on ear headphones? Obviously there are cons to giant on ear headphones but there are some magnificent pro's that make headphones worth considering. anyway, for the lower budget, there's the tenqa remxd. great quality for the price, but not much else to it. a classic look as well. it fits with the Nexus as a nice understated good looking device. on the higher end is the Jabra revo Wireless. Jabra is well known for their Bluetooth headsets and the Revo Wireless was a pretty nice one i was looking at. a bit overpriced but there really isn't anything else that has the features for a similar price. and on the really high end is the Parrot Zik. high quality but high price. i recommend a look at the Revo's myself just because theyre at a reasonable price range with some cool stuff
I already have some $400 Sennheiser over-ear for just listening to music.
What I'm looking for is something small that fits in my purse that sounds good and I can use to talk to clients in a noisy setting on my nexus. So it's got to be earbuds.
Caelrie said:
I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing? I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out. Any suggestions?
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The BlueBuds are awesome. Test them and return them if you don't like them.
I´ve spent the last couple of days reserching and this is what I´m looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Cancelin...-MDR-NWBT10N/dp/B005MLPQGK/ref=cm_wl_huc_item
N.B.
It´s only bluetooth v2.1 but it´s at a good price
edit.
http://store.antec.com/Product/audio/bxh-200nc-blk/0-761345-74020-3.aspx
Caelrie said:
I'm looking for a pair of bluetooth earbuds with an in-line mic that has good noise canceling AND good sound for music. Is there such a thing?
I looked at the bluebirds x, but reviews consistently say the outgoing noise cancellation is worthless. The Go 2 from Plantronic doesn't even have noise cancellation at all, so that's out.
Any suggestions?
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I personally don't do much wireless music streaming, but I have heard good things about these:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronic...=UTF8&qid=1391712042&sr=8-2&keywords=lg+tone+
Depending on your personal situation, maybe the older model would be a better investment because this new one seems to have a much shorter range compared.
Hope this helps!
Liskrig said:
I personally don't do much wireless music streaming, but I have heard good things about these:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronic...=UTF8&qid=1391712042&sr=8-2&keywords=lg+tone+
Depending on your personal situation, maybe the older model would be a better investment because this new one seems to have a much shorter range compared.
Hope this helps!
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I looked at those, but if they'd even fit in my purse, they'd break.
Caelrie said:
I looked at those, but if they'd even fit in my purse, they'd break.
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I have these and they're not fragile in the least. Actually quite durable - I toss them in and out of a small gym bag. The "loop" is extremely flexible and covered in soft touch rubber. The battery life/performance/sound quality are all great.
The only downside for me, since I use these for the gym (lifting specifically), is anytime I lay down they want to slide off my neck. For general use and running these are amazing.
I have the Motorola Buds, and I love them. I haven't had any issues whatsoever with them.
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I have some Outdoor Technologies Tags I got for free from my Girlfriend's Father.
The mic is OK but the music is actually superb. It drowns out most outside noise. 32 feet length and 6 hours of consistent listening time
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Loud headphones, buds, or BT

I am kind of hard of hearing.
I am looking for suggestions on the following for headphones/buds. I would prefer buds but over the ear is okay.
1. Loud. (Loud enough to use while I am mowing the lawn and weed eating) I listen to both music and podcasts.
2. Clear/Good sound.
3. Not too expensive.
First one that says "Beats" gets my AR-15 pulled on them. Though no one should make that suggestion since two of my requirements are that they sound good and are inexpensive.
I use the ones that came with my M8 for everyday use and I had a certain set that I used while mowing. (They were earbuds and came with one of my MOTO phones I think) I broke them the other day mowing when they caught on the handle of the pull start and ripped apart.
Anyway, is anyone in a similar situation that has suggestions for me?
Also, down the road, I would like to find some BT earbuds or headphones that fit the same criteria.
If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
If somewhat hard of hearing, I think sound isolating headphones (either closed back ones that just keep sound out, or active noise cancellation ones) would be the way to go. In my experience, managing the signal-to-noise ratio is as important as total volume. Knock out the background noise, and the signal that you want to hear will be easier to hear at moderate volume.
Xiaomi Piston 2 have very good sound from what I have read. If you use Comply tips they will also isolate very well.
Xiaomi Piston IF Commemorative Edition (With more tips)
Xiaomi Piston Design 2.0 Earphones
They are both the same
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If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
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Sorry for just now getting back here but I have been busy. Thanks for the replies. As recommended both by you and note10 I will check out the Pistons.
As for the LG BT buds, I picked up a pair a few months ago at the Verizon store. A lot of the employees in the stores had them on so I specifically asked about quality and volume. I was told they were great. So I bought them. They were the LG Pro. On sale for $59.
Well they sounded like crap. no volume and it was like I was listening through a tin can. So I took them back. Someone I know was working theat day and I told him my problem. And he was wearing a pair. So this guy leveled with me. The ones they are carrying are the second gen and they have been getting them all back. Just about everybody in the store that was wearing them had the first gens. Huge difference.
obtuce said:
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
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I will mostly use them around the house and yard work for both music and podcasts of talk shows.
As for wanting sound quality, I am hard of hearing, not deaf. I have losses in some upper ranges. And I also have tinnitus which is mainly why I need the louder volume. I still like deep rich bases and clear highs (at least the ones I can hear)
Skullcandy
I don't like buying headphones that are too expensive. That's why I bough the Skullcandy Ink'd 2.0. They seem to be really solid headphones and even after 5 times in the washing machine were working for me. :good:
They can go pretty loud and they're really clear audio quality. That is my recommendation
If volume is the biggest problem, something like a Fiio E11 ask amp, or even an E6, would help.
However, I fully agree you should first focus on isolation and clarity, thus salvaging whatever hearing you can. Foam tips are your friend.
Bluetooth will likely never be as loud or as clear as plugging directly in, also.
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For me it is BT headphones.

Review: MJYUN TrueWireless In-Ear Eearbuds

I recieved a pair of the MJYUN TrueWireless in-ear eearbuds for a review, so I want to share my experiences with you, guys.
Notice: I got the earbuds for free. But the following review is unbiased and reflects my personal opinion.
TL;DR
Pros:
great value for the price tag (~40 EUR on Amazon.de)
looks nice
sounds good for the price tag
sweat-proof
USB-C port
Cons:
short battery lifetime (~2h)
lag makes it impossible to watch lipsync videos
dropouts from time to time
USB-C does not work with power delivery chargers
No bluetooth 5 (only 4.2)
Review
Package
The unspectacular looking box contains 2 earbuds, a charging case, a rather short USB-C-to-USB-A cable and a quick manual.
Looks
The case looks quite nice and so do the earbuds. Both the buds and the case look more expensive than they actually are.
Pairing
Pairing works easy enough: Hold the buttons on both buds a couple of seconds and bluetooth paring worked flawlessly. No NFC or gimmicks, but no wonder regarding the price tag.
Functionality / Use
These buds focus on the basic usage: One button per earbud to turn them on/off, mute or answer/end phone calls. No noise cancelling, no transparent mode, just music and calls. Ok for me, you get what you pay for.
I faced two downsides which I do not want to conceal: First is the sound lag while watching videos (~0.5s) which make these earbuds impossible to use for watching videos. Second comes the sound dropouts, I experience from times to times. Strange enough, there are times when they do not appear at all. And then there are times when they happen so frequently, that I got annoyed. Seems to be related to where you place your phone and what other radio transmitting devices are around you.
Sound
The sound was the biggest surprise. Honestly, I expected it to be bad but I was proven wrong: The sound is decent, has good bass. The mids and highs are also ok. Sure, this is no audiophile experience and the sound lacks clarity. But they sound like the average 30 bucks earbuds. If you consider that you get a TrueWireless experience for the price, this is good news.
Phone calls are just played on the right earbud which some might dislike.
Comfort
The buds really fit my ears well but after wearing them for over an hour, they tend to put an unconvenient pressure to my ears.
Verdict
I really like these earbuds. Considering the price tag, they are great value. I use them frequently for running sports where they are the perfect match. If perfect sound is our top priority, you might look for something else.

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