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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 cgore »

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.

Nope, although I haven't really used them much outside. Just walking around, or sitting, or at the gym at a treadmill.

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Post by kevinherron »

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 regularly run road and trails with mine and they stay in place.

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

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Post by Bahamut »

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 only issue in my half year of use so far has been this - they don't fit nicely in my ears, but I know people where it is a perfect fit. If this could be improved, I'd be a very happy camper.

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

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Post by twoodfin »

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.

v2 really needs a “Find My AirPods” feature that works and can sound a chime while they’re in the case.

Contact charging with AirPower will be nice, too.

Maybe not for v2, but I have to believe they’ll eventually add some “microtouch” for swiping volume or other controls.

Otherwise nearly a perfect product. A real game changer when paired with the LTE Watch.

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

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Post by rapathak »

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…

Same here.

I was skeptical initially, but all my go-to early adopters loved them, so I bought a pair. Super glad I did - great for walking around, work conference calls etc. Also, the case keeping the headphones themselves charged is just awesome.

I still prefer my wireless noise canceling ones on flights, but I'm a huge fan of AirPods overall.

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

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Post by K-Wall »

pookieinc wrote: post #18

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 t…

I really enjoy my pair of BeatsX. They have the same W1 chip as the AirPods which makes pairing simple. They do have a cord between the buds but also have an inline mic and volume / music controls.

They aren't as sexy as the AirPods but I was able to pick them up on sale for $75 so I have no real gripes.

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Post by coinme »

artimaeis wrote: post #10

Similar anecdotal experience here. Owned my AirPods for about a year now - about a month in I was shaving and the right one fell into the sink full of water. Pulled it out pretty quick, rinsed it off, dried it with a towel, and it's worked without issues. I honestly feel like the AirPods are the most delightful product Apple has put out in a long time. They're great.

Mine went through the washer and the dryer, though I figured out that they were in the dryer after 15 minutes.

They still work perfectly.

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

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Post by knolan »

K-Wall wrote: post #26
pookieinc wrote: post #18

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 t…

I really enjoy my pair of BeatsX. They have the same W1 chip as the AirPods which makes pairing simple. They do have a cord between the buds but also have an inline mic and volume / music controls. They aren't as sexy as the AirPods but I was able to pick them up on sale for $75 so I have no real gripes.

I have the similar PowerBeats3. W1 chip and connecting cable but a bigger battery housing. I use them for cycling (I know) and they’re great. I think the Bluetooth dropped out once in over a year. Battery life is great and they just work.

Regular Apple ear pods fall out of my ears so I’m not so sure about AirPods.

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