My BT Earbuds have died so a new purchase is imminent. What are you using that you like? The last recommendation thread was 18+ months ago and new models abound but I'd rather avoid a bad decision based on spurious Amazon reviews or multiple trial purchases. I've tried Airpods but hate the fit - my current B&O E8s had reasonable sound but poor battery life. I'm interested to hear what people are using - I have a BT headset for zoom calls so calling isn't a priority.
Have you tried the AirPods Pro? I couldn't get on with the original AirPods fit wise either but tried the Pros and they're much better both sound and fit.
Samsung Galaxy bud plus or pro are both very good.
The plus are getting cheap too
It depends on what your budget is, and what features are key:
If you're being budget conscious, it has to be these - https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/gbr/e...lomania-1-plus - They have excellent sound quality, and superb battery life. There isn't a better pair out there for the money. Downside, no active noise cancelling, well, I don't consider this a downside because it's not a need I have. I have owned many earphones/headphones/in-ear-monitors and I don't have any complaints about the range from Cambridge Audio. They are just superb value for money.
If you want the outright best, I believe the new kings are these https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/t...ess/wf-1000xm4 - I have listened to the previous model and they were great. I haven't listened to these yet, but I have no need for active noise cancelling, and they will not give an edge in audio performance over my wired in-ear-monitors. For me they are superfluous.
If you're an Apple user, I'd say the Airpod Pros are worth considering. I've not listened to them, and I don't like Apple, but there is no denying they know how to make use of their ecosystems and things just work.
I have been using Sony WF-1000M3s for the last 18 months or so and have been very pleased with them.
Yesterday I bought the new M4 version of these and they seem to be a step up again as they reduced the size of both the earphones and the charging case.
The biggest negative both of these have is that you can only connect to one device at a time so you can't connect to both your phone and laptop if that's something you want to be able to do.
For calls and the like you can’t go wrong with the Jabra Elite 65/75/85. Probably the best all rounders in terms of functionality and sound but they’re not “audiophile”.
The Devialet Gemini are very well reviewed and the B&W Pi7 for sound are supposedly unbeatable albeit with poor battery life and some reviews suggesting they’re buggy and need some things ironing out (would like to try them mind).
Be aware if running off an iPhone/iPad you’re only going to get AAC quality (not bad at all) but most of these have APT-x/HD capabilities so will sound better for using a source than can transmit that codec.
Left of field, M&D MW07. I got a pair half price (awful leopard print Nike collaboration) as I struggle with fit and didn’t want to risk spending £280 on the MW08 of the fit was off. Paired them with my A&K SR25 streaming Amazon HD tubes and the sound blows away my iPhone and isn’t a million miles away from my custom in ear monitors running balanced cables. Well worth a go.
I went for the Airpods Pro and impressed with fit (different sized tips available) and sound
Also, if using with iPhone / Apple Watch, it's pretty seamless which I much prefer
Love my jabras, generally my go to over the Bose anc ones. People hate me if I chat to them via the Bose and there’s the slightest wind, or sound of water, rustle off plastic bag etc. The jabras I get much less complaints, and they’re smaller, fit in the pocket better and more water proofOriginally Posted by tiny73
I used Sony XM3s but ended up having issues due to their not being waterproof (great sound, decidedly not recommended for running or the gym…). Got some Master & Dynamic MW07 Plus and I’m blown away. Wonderful sound, great fit and they work just as well for calls too. Ultimately the Sonys’ noise cancellation is better but personally I wouldn’t go back.
As to fit: I’ve had great success with foam ear tips from Inairs - they fit better for me, and give great isolation. I never find the silicone tips much good.
I have these and use them to stream, for the most part, from my mobile using YT Music. If I lost them I'd get another pair with little, if any, hesitation.
I've ordered some Cambridge Audio Melomania's - thanks everyone.
If you want to buy a UK brand the new buds are now released and you get 30% discount with AAIR899.
I upgraded from B&O to Devialet Gemini which have ANC and longer battery life. The sound is much better and with the ANC much cleaner. They done bass well for such small buds and they are comfortable to wear for a few hours.
The charging case is a little larger though but does wireless charging etc
I have paired them to by iPhone and iPad and I don’t see any delay when watch Netflix or other videos and I have had no negative feedback when I have use them for phone calls. All in all if you are looking to spend B&O I think may be a nice option.
https://www.devialet.com/en-eu/true-...arbuds/gemini/
I have just bought the b&o e8 3s and the battery lasts ages
Thanks everyone for the input and detailed thoughts. I was considering the Melomania 1 + and the Sonys but there are a couple here I've not even heard of that sound from initial reviews I've read like they may be a good option too. Decisions, decisions.
The new Sonys are excellent. I’ve been using them for couple weeks and really like them.
Jabras are great too but I couldn’t get the fit perfect.
Yawned and they almost fell off.
Bose are also great but pretty big.
Sennheisers are also worth considering.
I have the Sony’s and the Pros both good :-
Sonys by far better for sound quality
Pros by far better for everyday ease of use
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To be fair those new Sony M4s do sound good
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