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A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Post by officialjunk »

nemothekid wrote: post #6
denzil_correa wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do they routinely fall of your ears? Seemingly, this was the most common issue or complaint against the adoption of AirPods.

I’ve had AirPods for a little over a month now and they have never fallen out of my ears - they are sturdy enough where it’s not even a concern. And thinking about it, why would AirPods fall out of your ears any more than wired Apple earbuds. The technology is really seamless - my only gripe with the product is battery life. You can’t listen and charge at the same time, and I’ve never gotten all day batter life. It m…

i don't have airpods, but i've heard it mentioned that the weight of the wire holds the wired style earpods down in the cradle of your ear more so than airpods.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Post by zwily »

TylerE wrote: post #9
gehsty wrote: post #4

Super awesome product, definite advantages over traditional headphones or other wireless headphones. The only negative point I have with them is that they are now something that I have to know where they are all the time eg I tap my pockets to confirm phone wallet keys and now air pods.... I didn’t used to do that with normal headphones.

If only they had done the same thing around headphones that weren't uncomfortable and sound like garbage.

I find them very comfortable. I couldn’t wear the previous ear pods at all, but AirPods fit me great. YMMV of course.

They sound fine to me, I’m no audiophile.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Post by nerdwaller »

denzil_correa wrote: post #3
cgore wrote: post #2

I've had my airpods for about two months now and I really like them a lot. They are small enough in their case that I usually carry them in my pocket, which I didn't normally do with other earbuds, and so I've found I get to listen to music in more situations, unexpectedly waiting in long lines or what have you, which is nice. I don't like them as much as my good aviator style headphones, but for earbuds their sound…

Do they routinely fall of your ears? Seemingly, this was the most common issue or complaint against the adoption of AirPods.

My set is still pretty new (~2wks), but so far I have been able to use public transit, mountain bike (though generally I don't wear them here so I can disconnect and hear others on the trail), and work out with them never falling out. The only cases I have come close is like most others mentioned here, wearing them when changing shirts or my toddler grabbing them.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

#14

Post by zwily »

officialjunk wrote: post #11
nemothekid wrote: post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I’ve had AirPods for a little over a month now and they have never fallen out of my ears - they are sturdy enough where it’s not even a concern. And thinking about it, why would AirPods fall out of your ears any more than wired Apple earbuds. The technology is really seamless - my only gripe with the product is battery life. You can’t listen and charge at the same time, and I’ve never gotten all day batter life. It m…

i don't have airpods, but i've heard it mentioned that the weight of the wire holds the wired style earpods down in the cradle of your ear more so than airpods.

On the contrary, the wires seemed to pull them out more than anything else. AirPods stay in my ears way better, with no discomfort.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Post by j_s »

Reliable bluetooth may be finally hitting its stride (don't want to jinx anything!).

A mono alternative (Rowkin Mini) currently $40: https://amzn.com/dp/B01IU5ZTKC (here's a referral, if you're feeling overly generous: http://amzn.to/2irAi7v)

HN anecdatum: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=15722049

> That link is the exact model I have, though, and it's been awesome; I might pick up a couple of spares just to have them against need.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

#16

Post by safepants »

denzil_correa wrote: post #3
cgore wrote: post #2

I've had my airpods for about two months now and I really like them a lot. They are small enough in their case that I usually carry them in my pocket, which I didn't normally do with other earbuds, and so I've found I get to listen to music in more situations, unexpectedly waiting in long lines or what have you, which is nice. I don't like them as much as my good aviator style headphones, but for earbuds their sound…

Do they routinely fall of your ears? Seemingly, this was the most common issue or complaint against the adoption of AirPods.

I've worn them mountain biking without a problem. I've even crashed hard off my bike and they stayed in just fine.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

#17

Post by philwebster »

denzil_correa wrote: post #3
cgore wrote: post #2

I've had my airpods for about two months now and I really like them a lot. They are small enough in their case that I usually carry them in my pocket, which I didn't normally do with other earbuds, and so I've found I get to listen to music in more situations, unexpectedly waiting in long lines or what have you, which is nice. I don't like them as much as my good aviator style headphones, but for earbuds their sound…

Do they routinely fall of your ears? Seemingly, this was the most common issue or complaint against the adoption of AirPods.

I don't feel like the AirPods are that secure when I run with them, so I use some medical tape [1] to secure them to my ears. This is kind of weird, but I've done it since March and really like not worrying about them falling out. I cut off a small 5mm strip of tape, make a loop, and stick it right below the black sensors on each AirPod. They stay firmly attached even when my ears are sweaty and I'm shaking my head.

[1] http://www.amzn.com/B000C4RRQE

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

#18

Post by pookieinc »

I think it's pretty safe to say that AirPods have really taken off and users are highly satisfied by the product. Does anyone have other wireless earbuds that they feel are comparable to AirPods? I purchased the Bragi headphones when they first released a while back and while the sound quality is pretty good and the fit is not bad, the syncing with my iPhone and the trouble with pushing them into my ears because of the buttons are really making them an annoyance (and not to mention, potentially damaging to my ears).

Would love to hear some comparable alternatives!

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

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Post by wlesieutre »

zwily wrote: post #14
officialjunk wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

i don't have airpods, but i've heard it mentioned that the weight of the wire holds the wired style earpods down in the cradle of your ear more so than airpods.

On the contrary, the wires seemed to pull them out more than anything else. AirPods stay in my ears way better, with no discomfort.

That's my experience from running with regular earbuds. Have to find a way to hold my phone just so to keep the cord from jostling them out. I've also tried a phone arm-strap but couldn't work out a place that worked for the headphones cable.

Don't have airpods, but I've heard nothing but great reviews so I'm thinking about it. Wish they didn't cost so much.

Re: A year with AirPods, or, how my AirPods fell in the toilet and lived

#20

Post by wichert »

nemothekid wrote: post #6
denzil_correa wrote: post #3

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do they routinely fall of your ears? Seemingly, this was the most common issue or complaint against the adoption of AirPods.

I’ve had AirPods for a little over a month now and they have never fallen out of my ears - they are sturdy enough where it’s not even a concern. And thinking about it, why would AirPods fall out of your ears any more than wired Apple earbuds. The technology is really seamless - my only gripe with the product is battery life. You can’t listen and charge at the same time, and I’ve never gotten all day batter life. It m…

FWIW I find Apple earbuds to be uncomfortable, and they do fall out of my ears pretty quickly. I guess it really depends on your ears.
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