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Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by derefr »

nayaketo wrote: post #175
derefr wrote: post #165

Earlier quoted context omitted.

> Sometimes they will randomly disconnect during use. FYI, that's interference. Wi-fi "randomly" disconnects for a few seconds due to interference just as often, but you don't notice, because 1. the OS hides short disconnects, and 2. most protocols you use are TCP-based, and so use retries. (If you were doing something involving UDP streaming, you'd notice.) Bluetooth audio, on the other hand, is a realtime protocol,…

> Put on your wired headphones. Sit down (e.g. on the bus.) Now try taking off your shoulder-strapped bag to hold it in your lap, without first taking out your headphones. This used to bug me a lot but I've found an easy solution. Just route the wire under your t-shirt or shirt or jacket. When I'm not using my headphones, the headphones hang around my neck. If I feel like taking off my headphones and placing them on…

Do you have a length of slack cable dangling out the bottom of your shirt, like a performer wearing a lavalier mic? If not, then how do retrieve your phone from your pocket in order to change what you're listening to (or just to read something), without the cable yanking your own shirt up?

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by thom »

dagmx wrote: post #125
zaptheimpaler wrote: post #94

Wireless headphones suck. I have a good pair (WF-1000XM3) because my phone doesn't have an audio jack and they are always a pain. They connect to the wrong device frequently, the battery life is barely a few hours and the sound quality is ok. Always have trouble with voice quality on calls too. Often only one headphone will turn on but not the other. They are supposedly easier to carry because no cords, but they are…

I had the same Sony's. Pairing and reliability was a nightmare. I switched to AirPods (Pros and Max) and a lot of my issues dissapeared. Honestly it's a shame because the audio quality on the XM3 was better than the Airpod Pro but the software is just not there. The AirPods aren't perfect either of course, but it's a night and day difference between the reliability of them vs the Sony. I found the Sony was extra bad…

I have the opposite of these experiences. My XM3s connect reliably and never drop, and have great battery life. My AirPod Pros have constant issues. This is with either my Mac/iPhone or Linux laptop.

That said I’ve gone back to plugging in the XM3s in an attempt to take advantage of Apple’s lossless music.

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by mclightning »

It is pretty interesting how depending on the direction of the headline & article, a certain subset of readers become more expressive in comments, giving a false perception of the popular opinion.

Take this topic, or Apple Touchbar threads... For/Against groups voice their opinions more openly when article matches their opinion.

Where are my contrarions, misfits, non-conformists?

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by ryanwhitney »

theshrike79 wrote: post #114
arpa wrote: post #72

Corded earphones: * never run out of juice * never have internal noise/audible hiss * never have trouble connecting * you can hear your vinyl rip FLAC as it is, not subjected to lossy psychoacoustic compression * you can use a variety of devices spanning decades to listen your music on

* will at one point start mysteriously crackling unless you hold the wire in that one weird angle from that one spot

The dreaded doorknob catch.

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by beebeepka »

dharmab wrote: post #52
Ancapistani wrote: post #30

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Do you have AirPods or AirPods Pro? I was a fan of the originals, but bought the Pros shortly after they came out. I'm on my second pair now - the first pair came down with the dreaded "crackling" and Apple replaced them. I find that they stay in my ears well enough that I regularly use them when driving my Jeep without doors, even when I'm not listening to music. They provide some level of reduction of the wind nois…

It's pretty common for motorcyclists to wear hearing protection- as little as 18mph of wind can cause permanent damage with extended exposure.

So, that's why most of them ride their toys as loud as possible. I presumed they're just inconsiderate aholes. Turns out it's both

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by kelnos »

thrashh wrote: post #154
joecot wrote: post #84

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Whenever I've done it I've always gone with #2, wireless non buds. I've gotten multiple pairs. While they don't get lost, I have always ended up with two fundamental problems with them #1 Bluebooth connectivity to computers. If I was just using my phone they were mostly fine, but at a computer it was a constant fight to get them to connect, to work with whatever app I'm using, and especially when I'm switching back a…

#1 is because your BT drivers suck. The Mac’s BT driver seamlessly switches fine and I don’t have connection issues. I actually don’t have connection issues on Windows either, but it does have the switching problem.

Not everyone uses a Mac, and I expect that most people aren't going to change OSes (and app ecosystems) just to get wireless headphones to work well. Less disruptive to just use wires.

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by stef25 »

saberience wrote: post #90
dharmab wrote: post #52

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It's pretty common for motorcyclists to wear hearing protection- as little as 18mph of wind can cause permanent damage with extended exposure.

Does a helmet not provide that protection or are you referring to riders who don't wear helmets?

Helmets don't protect against wind noise, can actually make it worse if you're using one that has a sun visor.

Every time I'm going "flat out" (not inner city) I wear ear plugs and seriously regret it if I forget them.

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by wruza »

mclightning wrote: post #183

It is pretty interesting how depending on the direction of the headline & article, a certain subset of readers become more expressive in comments, giving a false perception of the popular opinion. Take this topic, or Apple Touchbar threads... For/Against groups voice their opinions more openly when article matches their opinion. Where are my contrarions, misfits, non-conformists?

Articles have more (fallacious) authority over noname anonymous on the internet. You’re observing the insecurities that people have about their opinion, nothing new.

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by nicbou »

kelnos wrote: post #180
hmrr wrote: post #179

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Been using 2nd gen AirPods since they came out. Never had any connection reliability issues at all. They switch between my phone and iPad all the time as well. No glitches at all here other than one time I was walking past a large diesel generator. As for gestures, I don’t use them. I usually use Siri, my watch or phone as a control surface. As for snug that depends on the person at the end of the day. I don’t have p…

Ah yes, the "I've never had a problem so you must just be doing it wrong" defense. Please understand that not everyone has the same experiences as you do.

What's wrong with anecdotes

Re: Corded headphones are making an unexpected return

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Post by hparadiz »

hmrr wrote: post #179
makecheck wrote: post #3

I have never really gotten used to wireless buds, and still find myself reaching for wires half the time: - Wireless buds don’t connect 100% reliably; sometimes I get one and not the other, or neither. Sometimes they will randomly disconnect during use. - Sometimes the sound glitches out randomly, which is so irritating that I don’t care how good the sound supposedly is the rest of the time. - Gestures and voice are…

Been using 2nd gen AirPods since they came out. Never had any connection reliability issues at all. They switch between my phone and iPad all the time as well. No glitches at all here other than one time I was walking past a large diesel generator. As for gestures, I don’t use them. I usually use Siri, my watch or phone as a control surface. As for snug that depends on the person at the end of the day. I don’t have p…

What about a high traffic place like a NYC subway?
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