Which wireless earphones (not headphones)?

[alistair1234]

Already got some Sony WH-1000XM3, but fancy some earphones, are the AirPods pro the best? I quite fancy the Powerbeats pro at the same price as i'm paranoid the AirPods will constantly fall out and ill lose them.

Anything else?

Edited by alistair1234 on Tuesday 21st July 18:37

[HM-2]

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1.
Replaced a set of Sennheiser Momentum Frees with them and they're outstanding.

[VEX]

Klipsch have just launched their T5 II in-war true wireless.

Some interesting concepts, most specifically the use of the external metal as the actual
Antenna for Bluetooth.

Looking at the launch videos and PR Stuff it looks like they also come with a great range of ear pieces too.

Wireless charge case and IP water rated make them even more attractive.

Expected in the UK around this time next month and ph discounts if you know who to ask. .

V.

[Skyedriver]

I've "lost" my wired in ear headphones, have wireless over ear Sony headphones but the transmitter is sort of fixed to the TV. I'm considering "wireless in ear. Are they all Bluetooth? Is there a simple way of connecting them to an Echo Plus? Want to listen to the radio at times and my music isn't appreciated by the rest of the noisy family.

[nordboy]

VEX said:

Klipsch have just launched their T5 II in-war true wireless.

Some interesting concepts, most specifically the use of the external metal as the actual
Antenna for Bluetooth.

Looking at the launch videos and PR Stuff it looks like they also come with a great range of ear pieces too.

Wireless charge case and IP water rated make them even more attractive.

Expected in the UK around this time next month and ph discounts if you know who to ask. .

V.

They do look good, but at the indicted £259 surely they’re missing a trick by not including active noise cancellation?

I’m waiting (have been for a while) for a decent looking pair of noise cancelling earphones but there always seem like too many compromises. I was waiting for the new Bose, but they were meant to be out by now, no idea when they’re coming?

[JohnBRG]

I have the Jabra 65t. Very good.

[VEX]

nordboy said:

They do look good, but at the indicted £259 surely they’re missing a trick by not including active noise cancellation?

I’m waiting (have been for a while) for a decent looking pair of noise cancelling earphones but there always seem like too many compromises. I was waiting for the new Bose, but they were meant to be out by now, no idea when they’re coming?

There is a little saving if you know who to PM on here.

Watching the press launch they claim a reduced need for active noise cancelling because of the quality of the fit.

TheRe are 6 different sized tips and an additional pair of memory foam ones.

Looking forward to getting a batch and keeping a pair for myself.

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[nordboy]

Thanks, reading further looks like the sport or sport mclaren are the ones to go for?

Klipsch are also apparently bringing anc ear buds out later this year, and they’re using sony anc tech.

Trouble is with these things, there’s always something newer and better on the horizon, means that i never actually bite the bullet and buy anything.

I’ve been looking for new earbud phones for since autumn last year

[Speed1283]

alistair1234 said:

Already got some Sony WH-1000XM3, but fancy some earphones, are the AirPods pro the best? I quite fancy the Powerbeats pro at the same price as i'm paranoid the AirPods will constantly fall out and ill lose them.

Anything else?

Edited by alistair1234 on Tuesday 21st July 18:37

How have you found the Sony's? I bought a pair just before lockdown as I had so many video conferences etc. I've been pretty dissatisfied with the noise cancelling to the point where I question if it's even working? Sound quality is decent though.

[nordboy]

Speed1283 said:

How have you found the Sony's? I bought a pair just before lockdown as I had so many video conferences etc. I've been pretty dissatisfied with the noise cancelling to the point where I question if it's even working? Sound quality is decent though.

I also have the sony wh-1000xm3 over ear headphones, the noise cancelling is outstanding, i’d say better than my lads bose nc over ears which were (slightly) more expensive.

When activated, mine block easily 90+% of surrounding sounds.

If you can’t hear the difference then i’d suggest yours may well have an issue?

[VEX]

nordboy said:

Thanks, reading further looks like the sport or sport mclaren are the ones to go for?

Klipsch are also apparently bringing anc ear buds out later this year, and they’re using sony anc tech.

Trouble is with these things, there’s always something newer and better on the horizon, means that i never actually bite the bullet and buy anything.

I’ve been looking for new earbud phones for since autumn last year

Yes, but Klipsch with iconic McLaren Colouring has got to be a winner! Just look at the prettiness!! Lol

Let me see if I can reach out and see what’s on the Klipsch horizon.

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[VEX]

nordboy said:

I also have the sony wh-1000xm3 over ear headphones, the noise cancelling is outstanding, i’d say better than my lads bose nc over ears which were (slightly) more expensive.

When activated, mine block easily 90+% of surrounding sounds.

If you can’t hear the difference then i’d suggest yours may well have an issue?

The issue with active noise cancelling is they are reactive to actual noise. So sudden, loud noises will get through because they won’t have time to react, where are constant background noises will get cancelled out by the inverse noise the headphones generate.

So if you have little background / ambient noise and mostly suddenly noises they won’t seem to be working as well.

V

[nordboy]

VEX said:

Yes, but Klipsch with iconic McLaren Colouring has got to be a winner! Just look at the prettiness!! Lol

Let me see if I can reach out and see what’s on the Klipsch horizon.

V.

https://www.klipsch.com/news/klipsch-to-debut-series-of-smart-and-active-noise-cancelling-headphones-at-ces-2020

Here’s the announcement regarding the ANC earphones.

[rossyl]

From the reviews, Sony 's in ear noise cancelling headphones are meant to be brilliant

[VEX]

nordboy said:

https://www.klipsch.com/news/klipsch-to-debut-seri...

Here’s the announcement regarding the ANC earphones.

Thanks, I have direct access to Klipsch HQ, so will get an update and delivery expectation for you.

My contact is a car nut and has driven the F1 McLaren tie-up by the look of things.


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[VEX]

Interestingly another brand I have access to have just announced a true wireless bud headphone set. With dual drivers and active noise cancelling.

If still interested have a look at the KLH Duo

https://youtu.be/wCkSqDaw3Sk

[VEX]

Klipsch Active Noice Cancelling due October / November.

The T5 Ture Wireless II range will have it, but doesnt look like the Sports will, which the Mclarens are based on, will have ANC.

V.

[nordboy]

VEX said:

Klipsch Active Noice Cancelling due October / November.

The T5 Ture Wireless II range will have it, but doesnt look like the Sports will, which the Mclarens are based on, will have ANC.

V.

Excellent i may well wait for a bit. Maybe there’ll be some news from bose by then as well?

[VEX]

Wil be interesting to compair them to the KLH Duo's as well.

[nordboy]

nordboy said:

Excellent i may well wait for a bit. Maybe there’ll be some news from bose by then as well?

Well, Bose quietcomfort earbuds are due October 5th and priced at £249. They claim to have as good noise cancelling/ sound as their new 700 over ear headphones. If that's the case then they'll be outstanding. Maybe a pre-order coming on!!!!!
https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/e...