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Wireless earbuds?

Old Dec 1, 2018, 8:52 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
The Sony WH-1000XM3 support AAC:SUPPORTED AUDIO FORMAT(S)SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC
I just don't know what to do! Sony WH-1000XM3, Jabra earbuds, or just wait and suffer with wires until something more compelling turns up.
I bought my wife the 1000XM3s and I literally just bought myself a pair today.

They are great sound quality, the functions are great, it's USB-C quick charging, long battery life, and the ANC is amazing.

However, one shortcoming is that they are HORRIBLE for making phone calls. The mic sucks and I would not recommend it at all if you need to use them as such. I travel with other earbuds as well, and just use the 1000XM3s on the plane or other noisey areas to listen to music or watch the IFE or my tablet.
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Old Dec 20, 2018, 6:54 pm
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I just bought a set of Anker Soundcore Liberty Lites for $45 on Amazon (it's probably still on sale). They work very well for the price, no "left-ear dropouts" like other brands I've tried (I'm looking at you, JBL!). I've only gotten about 2hrs use between charges but I play them fairly loudly. Best part? I tried to run in them and they stay in! Was impressed enough especially at $45 I bought more pairs as gifts and another as a dedicated running pair (they can only pair to one device at a time).
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Old Dec 20, 2018, 10:52 pm
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Originally Posted by gfunkdave
I just think the AirPods look a little goofy. I actually talked to another coworker who had them in, and she wasn’t a fan. She said they fall out of her ears all the time, but she has small ears.
They are goofy looking, AND I lost a pair not long after I got them, AND my current pair stopped charging 9 months after I got them (still under warranty, but still.) And with all of that I still like them a lot. As for "small ears", there's a condom-like thing that you might want to get her as a thoughtful gift. Don't google that! Instead, search for "silicone eartip" on ebay and have four pairs shipped from China for $1.
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Old Dec 21, 2018, 3:57 pm
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I like the idea of no wire, but I am not sure about the idea that it is another device I need to charge. Maybe it is better with the charging case that most of the new ones came with.
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