Great earbuds on a budget

[markstanco 12786]

I was looking for something to work in the yard with. These are great. Price is right as well and they come with 5 or 6 different sizes for your ear. Magnetic or cord charging which is a plus as well.

 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07RGZ5NKS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_gQlPFb48M2NED?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

48,000 reviews at 4.5 stars and a 18 month warranty. Thats good shit.

[TwiceHorn 32074]

I was helping my FIL pair up his expensive Bose earbuds and it occurred to me that I might enjoy a very inexpensive set, mostly for movie watching and pretty casual music listening.  I am biased against bluetooth for audio, because early experiences were atrocious, but it has come a long way, even without aptx.

Anyway, I found these on an early Black Friday deal at best buy.  https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jlab-audio/go-air-pop-true-wireless

They are astonishingly good for 13, or even 20, bucks.  Most amazing is the build quality.  The touch controls are slighly hit and miss, and they apparently suck for phone calls, but I have no interest in using them that way, ymmv.

Edited November 25, 2021 by TwiceHorn

[Underdog 29166]

She wants to know if you brought condoms, Charlie.  
 

in the market myself, thanks for the link. 

[TonyTexas 10750]

4 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

Anyway, I found these on an early Black Friday deal at best buy.  https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/jlab-audio/go-air-pop-true-wireless

Thanks. Ordered a pair as well. 

[TwiceHorn 32074]

7 minutes ago, TonyTexas said:

Thanks. Ordered a pair as well. 

I think you'll be pretty impressed.  They may make you want to move up to some noise cancelling or maybe better audio, but for 13 semolians, a pretty amazing deal.

[Underdog 29166]

Fuck Best Buy!

[TwiceHorn 32074]

9 minutes ago, Underdog said:

Fuck Best Buy!

I'm not usually a huge fan, but they have good deals on things from time to time and you can cut down on nonsense by buying online even if just for store pickup.

[DougO 5264]

I have been telling people about these for years after trying shit-tons of buds. Cheap and great quality sound. Just get them into your ear properly and you'll never go back. They have multi sized earpiece options for fit. They even come in a variety of colors. Just trust me on this one.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELYQHK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

 

 

 

[Buzzrock 15136]

I have been telling people about these for years after trying shit-tons of buds. Cheap and great quality sound. Just get them into your ear properly and you'll never go back. They have multi sized earpiece options for fit. They even come in a variety of colors. Just trust me on this one.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ELYQHK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_9?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
 
 
 

Wired, gross

[DougO 5264]

2 minutes ago, Buzzrock said:

Wired, gross

If I used wireless buds for working I would have to buy a new pair every week for losing one.

[Underdog 29166]

6 hours ago, TwiceHorn said:

I'm not usually a huge fan, but they have good deals on things from time to time and you can cut down on nonsense by buying online even if just for store pickup.

I don’t have a good history with them and they have a restraining order against me. 

[billfromlaketravis 11817]

Splurge and get the AirPods Pro. Noise canceling, immersive sound, about 5 hours battery life, start/stop with a touch, answer incoming calls with a touch, and they’re very small/discreet. I wear one in my left ear at all times during the work week. And they almost never fall out of your ear. 
 

This is the only Apple purchase I’ve made that I’ve been completely satisfied with. 
 

I wear mine in the yard and clean them with a lens wipe afterwards. 

Edited November 26, 2021 by billfromlaketravis

[Deej 77811]

6 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

I wear one in my left ear at all times during the work week. And they almost never fall out of your ear.

 

[TwiceHorn 32074]

7 hours ago, billfromlaketravis said:

Splurge and get the AirPods Pro. Noise canceling, immersive sound, about 5 hours battery life, start/stop with a touch, answer incoming calls with a touch, and they’re very small/discreet. I wear one in my left ear at all times during the work week. And they almost never fall out of your ear. 
 

This is the only Apple purchase I’ve made that I’ve been completely satisfied with. 
 

I wear mine in the yard and clean them with a lens wipe afterwards. 

I should be clear.  If this is how you want to use your earbuds, I think you will be dissatisfied with the cheapies I recommended.

I don't "walkman" around with my phone and I have no interest in being further connected to it.  I think the microphone in the ones I recommended is subpar for that purpose.  That's why I posted the review instead of a direct link to buy.

But if a cheap, decent (not audiphile) set of wireless headphones, for general listening to movies, or the "radio" or whatever while you work or lie in bed is of interest, these will get the job done pretty well.  Mainly as an improvement to laptop or tablet speakers.

Also, these aren't super-ergo, but they are small and light enough to be comfortable for a good while.