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Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by [deleted] »

agumonkey wrote: post #32
intopieces wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You don't see any merit to beam-forming microphones for noise cancellation, seamless paring experience, Siri access, other-earphone awareness, or lack of tangled wires? You don't remember how iconic the white earbuds have been as a status symbol? It's fine, and even expected, to say, "This product doesn't fit my use-case." But to be unable to fathom why any person on the earth would want to buy the product... that ta…

My biggest complaints is that they are in-ear. I really wonder how they will stay in place outside of a desk chair or a couch. At least with a cable you had a chance to catch it when it fell. An ear-clip version would be great.

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Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by kough »

r00fus wrote: post #43
philfrasty wrote: post #13

I have tested at least a dozen Bluetooth-headphones for sports (running, gym, etc.) and they all died due to sweat after max. 2 months. Anyone has a good suggestion? (was really looking forward to buying the AirPods even though not sure about sweat-resistance...)

Just get a clip-on BT receiver and use cheap wired headphones. I sweat a LOT and many options e.g. Apple earpods stay in my ear and have not died due to sweat yet after years of workouts (they die for other reasons like me stepping on them).

Any recommendations for which receivers to look at? My search-fu has failed me repeatedly.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by alex- »

philfrasty wrote: post #13

I have tested at least a dozen Bluetooth-headphones for sports (running, gym, etc.) and they all died due to sweat after max. 2 months. Anyone has a good suggestion? (was really looking forward to buying the AirPods even though not sure about sweat-resistance...)

I use Plantronics Backbeat Fit and have been very happy with them.

https://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-Fit-Bluetooth-He...

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by djrogers »

agumonkey wrote: post #32
intopieces wrote: post #26

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You don't see any merit to beam-forming microphones for noise cancellation, seamless paring experience, Siri access, other-earphone awareness, or lack of tangled wires? You don't remember how iconic the white earbuds have been as a status symbol? It's fine, and even expected, to say, "This product doesn't fit my use-case." But to be unable to fathom why any person on the earth would want to buy the product... that ta…

My biggest complaints is that they are in-ear. I really wonder how they will stay in place outside of a desk chair or a couch. At least with a cable you had a chance to catch it when it fell. An ear-clip version would be great.

Then perhaps you should read any of the many reviews by people who have had preproduction units... They pretty strongly lean towards them being comfortable and hard to dislodge - to a surprising extent. Tests in reviews I've seen have included running, dancing, headbanging, and jumping up and down intentionally trying to dislodge them.

Seems that the fact there's no cord to pull on them, and all of the mass is inside your ear makes them pretty stable.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by djrogers »

UVB-76 wrote: post #34
tarikjn wrote: post #14

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Would you mind elaborating the flaws you see in them? Curious to see other point of views. Personally, I am more of an in-ear earphones user, so I am more drawn to e.g. Bragi earphones, but even then I am missing the option of custom in-ear moulds, so I am sticking with shure audio drivers + Westone bluetooth cable. I do welcome Apple entrance because I could see how they might be able to push development of the sect…

I also prefer in-ear headphones when out and about, so would compare the AirPods to something like the Klipsch S4i [1] Compared to the Klipsch earphones, the AirPods: 1) Are more than twice as expensive ($159 vs. $69) 2) Have significantly worse sound quality 3) Look ugly as sin; wired earphones like the Klipsch ones look just fine, and come in colors other than white 4) Require regular charging (only 5 hours of list…

While the klipsch headphones have wires, and don't have beam-forming noise cancelling mics.

Different strokes....

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by thorin_2 »

philfrasty wrote: post #13

I have tested at least a dozen Bluetooth-headphones for sports (running, gym, etc.) and they all died due to sweat after max. 2 months. Anyone has a good suggestion? (was really looking forward to buying the AirPods even though not sure about sweat-resistance...)

I have gone through several Bluetooth headsets including Jaybirds, which lasted weeks at best. right now, I am using the Plantronics BackBeat Fit Bluetooth Headphones and love them. You don't sound as great as my old Motorola us, but they have lasted over a year so far of exercising and no problems whatsoever.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by wlll »

jonny_eh wrote: post #10

What are the odds they just cancel the product? I haven't seen much excitement for them (since they're pricey and can be so easily lost), and if they're having trouble making them, I could see them just cancelling them and going back to the drawing board.

I'd say minimal for the fact that the new iPhones don't have a headphone socket alone.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by wlll »

macintux wrote: post #25
jonny_eh wrote: post #10

What are the odds they just cancel the product? I haven't seen much excitement for them (since they're pricey and can be so easily lost), and if they're having trouble making them, I could see them just cancelling them and going back to the drawing board.

On the contrary, at least on the Twitter echo chamber I watch, these are much-anticipated. I'd wager they'll be in short supply for a while.

I personally like the idea, if not the implementation. I'd buy a pair tomorrow if they were made by someone like Etymotic, but I've always found the comfort level of Apple earphones to be something akin to trying to wedge a spoon in my ear, with related levels of acoustic isolation.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by jdietrich »

jonlucc wrote: post #45
beedogs wrote: post #38

Bluetooth headphones are a solution in search of a problem.

I disagree. I work in a lab (biology), and I listen to podcasts, books, and music for a large part of most days. I currently use wired headphones, but the cord tugs at them all day. In addition, wires get caught. Just today, I was stooping down to put something on the bottom shelf of a freezer, and when I started to stand up, the cord caught on my knee and yanked the headphone right off my ear. This kind of thing hap…

Run the cable down the back of your shirt, secured at the collar with a bobby pin.

Re: Apple Delays AirPods Wireless Headphones

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Post by flukus »

jonny_eh wrote: post #10

What are the odds they just cancel the product? I haven't seen much excitement for them (since they're pricey and can be so easily lost), and if they're having trouble making them, I could see them just cancelling them and going back to the drawing board.

I don't think they can. They can't exactly leave iPhone7 users without a way to listen to music.
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