Arditi: Fuck earbuds honestly

Arditi 06.13.19	Lmao sorry if this sounds like a bitch session guys. Bruins lost, I'm venting.
budgie 06.13.19	the LEMO cable for my focal utopias are out for repair so i'm bumbling along with my hd650s and it's depressing i can't stomach apple earbuds, do airpods bear any actual improvement or are they just bluetooth versions of regular apple ear buds
zakalwe 06.13.19	It’s how the companies make their money. They ain’t stupid. I’ve never had a pair of headphones that have lasted more than a couple of years.
Arditi 06.13.19	Yeah, I guess I'm a sucker for the companies. Tried the warranties but they're bullshit. As they say. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Arditi 06.13.19	@budgie. I don't know buddy but either way, I question the integrity of their durability. Can't help but think even the most careful folks would drop em a few times. wireless don't do you much good when you gotta constantly be aware of how secure your pods are lol.
SoulFunction 06.13.19	Get Flare Audio bro, and switch the beats with BeyerDynamic or somethin.
tellah 06.13.19	buy nicer headphones my guy. AudioQuest Night Hawk, HiFiMan, Focal etc.
Deathconscious 06.13.19	nigga, how the fuck you gonna listen to this shit on Beats?
Arditi 06.13.19	@tellah bro trust, I've spent $50 on a pair that had fantastic sound but defected after like 3 months.
tellah 06.13.19	I dropped an edit that took way too long, but basically you should get a nice pair of overear headphones.
Arditi 06.13.19	@Adolf obviously when I'm not at base lmao. But that's what I mean, not trying to be reliant on my beats. Tbh I use them more often for gaming lol.
Arditi 06.13.19	Yeah, honestly I'll probably take your advice and try over-ear.
tellah 06.13.19	it's tough to get durable in-ears for cheap (under $200)
garas 06.13.19	Make sure you don't let the the cables to knot themselves! I can't complain actually, I'm very satisified with both I have now: I have a Panasonic (I have got this more than 3 years ago) and a Xiaomi Bluetooth earphones.
Deathconscious 06.13.19	over-ear is the only way to go, you'll never go back.
tellah 06.13.19	https://www.musicdirect.com/headphones/audioquest-nighthawk-headphones I've replaced the wires once but I never strayed from this set
hal1ax 06.13.19	i've gone through 3 different pairs of in-ear phones in the last 1.5ish years. it's the same as you said - they all just spontaneously lost sound in the left or right side. super annoying. i also have a pair of Grado's that i use at home but i prefer in-ear buds when i'm out and about, and when they're not 50% operable.
Arditi 06.13.19	Dude those look sweet as hell but out of price range. Your boy is a college student lol.
brainmelter 06.13.19	yeah fuck air pods
SoulFunction 06.13.19	lots of good over-ear under 200. Beyer and AT are great choices.
Pon 06.13.19	I've had a pair of Sennheiser earbuds for 3'ish years and they've held together damn well
ramon. 06.13.19	just use ur phone speaker lol it’s not that hard
ChoccyPhilly 06.13.19	Sound quality on airbuds are bad. I just buy a new pair of earbuds every year or so
Scheumke 06.13.19	Dude I feel your pain so badly. I go through at least 3-4 pairs a year. Every three months or so one ear stops working. But I do live with these things in so they get used a LOT. It's gotten to the point where I buy the best within the cheapo price range because it becomes unaffordable for me. Right now I'm using JBL Tune 110's which are actually quite nice.
BerryGarlicia 06.13.19	I’ve only ever had one pair of earbuds stop working, had that pair for at least 6 years
Pikazilla 06.13.19	Headphones are the best.
DoofDoof 06.13.19	My Bose 'sport' ones are only £50 (used to be £90+) now and have lasted 18 months and are really good sound quality. They don't need pushing in either, which is why I can't use most other buds. Recommend them - just try not to leave them in your device when not listening, just pull out the cord, can still leave the rest of the headphone wire wrapped around. That always seems to be the weakness, the bit of wire that bends close to where you attach them to the player. I go running in them too, so they are pretty hard wearing. Think they'll last over two years which is unheard of for me. https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/headphones/earphones/soundsport-in-ear-headphones-apple-devices.html#v=soundsport_ie_headphones_ii_apple_charcoal
SymbolicInTime 06.13.19	I've had the same pair of skullcandy earbuds for several years now. In high school, when I used my earbuds almost 24/7, I would go through a pair every couple months though. I hate headphones though so earbuds is the only way for me
garas 06.13.19	@SymbolicInTime, then you're lucky. My Skullcandy was the worst earbuds I ever had. Never again.
zakalwe 06.13.19	Fucking great pair of over ears on out and about. 🚨 🚨 Wanker 🚨 🚨
Demon of the Fall 06.13.19	'I’ve never had a pair of headphones that have lasted more than a couple of years.' Really? I've had 3 'out the house' pairs last longer. Some Sennheiser in-ear buds, Bose light-weight portable ones & my current AKGs with noise cancelling. Couldn't tell you what the model numbers were. I'm in the market for some heavy-duty 'home use only' over ears, but my procrastination and indecisiveness is proving to be troublesome. I find it really difficult committing to buying high cost items and £200+ falls into that bracket for me.
budgie 06.13.19	@demon AKG701s are only 100GBP on amazon.co.uk. they're around $250 stateside. nice headphones, but the cord isn't removable, and lower end is a little cut. soundstage and detail are both really fun though. sennheiser HD600s at ~200 is another solid option. more low end than the AKGs but less energy, soundstage, detailed upper end, i'd say. and removable cable. i guess the beyer dt990 pro is the third set of cans commonly praised at the ~200 price point but i can't speak on those, i've never heard them.. there's also, it turns out, a run of sennheiser HDxx for EU customers only, on massdrop, ship date tomorrow, lol. the pressure!
DoofDoof 06.13.19	you can't wear over ears outside of the house without looking the wanker [2]
Invaderbryan 06.13.19	Bought some project rock jbls headphones and they’re amazing if you can afford them
StrikeOfTheBeast 06.13.19	Those costly high end earbuds are a complete waist of money. They're more portable than high end headphones, but they still sound like shit and pale in comparison quality and soundwise. If one really needs to listen to music while they jog but don't want to wear clunky headphones, just get a fairly priced sport earbud set. They sound fine enough without having to pay north of a hundred bucks.
butt. 06.13.19	"3.5/5 Might actually be 4/5 Idk. currently digging the shit out of this gem." agreed hard, I can't decide how to rate it. Very solid deathcore, but still falls victim to some bad deathcore tropes. fun album though.
butt. 06.13.19	and yeah earbuds fuckin suck. I got this sweet set of bluetooth earbuds a month ago, and they worked beautifully...for one month. both died permanently. company refunded me at least
Demon of the Fall 06.13.19	'you can't wear over ears outside of the house without looking the wanker' (3) I sometimes see guys going for a run with bulky af (wireless) over ears, I mean what on earth are you doing? Muppets. Thanks budgie, I'll have a look.
Invaderbryan 06.13.19	I like running with headphones,actually helps me run better. I tried running with AirPods and they kept falling off. Ended up chucking it at the nearby lake in anger
Demon of the Fall 06.13.19	That's fine, just remember that we will all be judging you with our judging eyes.
Arditi 06.13.19	@Invaderbryan lmao dude that's actually hilarious haha. I'm picturing that in my head.
Arditi 06.13.19	@garas yup absolutely agree. Of the many I've had the Skullcandy are by far the shittiest.
onionbubs 06.13.19	tin audio t2s my guy detachable mmcx cable so when it breaks you only have to replace the cable, and it’s already a hella durable cable in and of itself also only $50 which is a plus
Ryus 06.13.19	earbuds suck
SymbolicInTime 06.13.19	@Arditi @garas dang! I've tried many brands of earbuds over the years (mostly low-mid range price as I typically just listen to music on speakers) but I've tried Beats, various skullcandy, iFrogs, airpods, a couple JBL, JVC, etc etc and I always end up going back to skullcandy, theyve always latest me the longest and they sound good for how inexpensive they are. You can obviously get better for more money but when I can drop $15-20 on a pair of earbuds that last me a year or longer, fuck it
Arditi 06.13.19	@SymbolicInTime. I'll definitely give them credit for sound quality. But their fragility is unforgivable. Plus their warranty is a fraud.
SymbolicInTime 06.13.19	I guess I just happen to always grab the lucky pairs lol
zakalwe 06.13.19	What the bleedin hell are iFrogs?
SymbolicInTime 06.13.19	After a quick Google search I realized it's actually iFrogz... it's probably been a good 7 or so years since I tried those ones out, but they were slightly less expensive than skull candies at the time, but I tried 3 different pairs and they each died very quickly. Plus they didn't sound as good as skullcandy. Basically just another worthless earbud brands
Sinternet 06.13.19	i used to use the sennheiser momentum in-ears but they broke all the damn time been using my rha's for about 2 years though theyre a great inexpensive option
WretchedCacophony 06.13.19	Sennheiser HD-1 are the headphones I've had for the last year and they're holding up really well.
zakalwe 06.13.19	I’d love to be able to plug a set of headphones into me phone and be completely surrounded by a warm, deep, rich smothering blanket of sound and bass. It’s the fucking holy grail I tell ya.
sixdegrees 06.13.19	the white apple ones are cool cuz I can tell how much earwax buildup ive got going on every time I take them out
zakalwe 06.13.19	The fuck are these monstrosities https://www.musicdirect.com/headphones/audioquest-nighthawk-headphones 500 odd quid as well. Fucking hell.
Source 06.13.19	Had my ears cleaned a couple months ago and both ear canals were completely full of wax from using ear buds. It was gnarly
zakalwe 06.13.19	One of the best things in life is being able to hear again properly after a good old syringing. For them euphoric few moments where you can hear ‘everything’ it genuinely does make you think that maybe you should turn the volume down but in go the earphones and WHOLLOP full whack.
kevbogz 06.13.19	HiFi or die
budgie 06.13.19	focal>
Arditi 06.13.19	ever since I started using in-ear, the apple ones don't even sit in my ears lol. By the way, is anyone familiar with the brand "Wicked"? Any good?
Asdfp277 06.13.19	why would anyone even use earbuds
zakalwe 06.14.19	Because over ears make you look like a massive wanker
budgie 06.14.19	there are some IEMs that are in the thousands https://campfireaudio.com/shop/andromeda/ hear about this one a lot i would never bother though zak aren't you a little old to be concerned about how headphones make you look nothing wrong with sitting in public transit with over ear as long as they are closed backs
zakalwe 06.14.19	Never too old dude. I still want to carry myself with a bit of style when I can and over-ears have always looked absolutely fucking ludicrous to me.
sixdegrees 06.14.19	they do
bloc 06.14.19	In recent years I've been having good luck with my ear buds. However, if one side goes down I just discard the whole thing.
Sinternet 06.14.19	i mean decent IEMs are not really used for jamming the latest opeth album
SoulFunction 06.14.19	"Because over ears make you look like a massive wanker" lmao true
Deathconscious 06.14.19	someone's self-conscious.
kevbogz 06.14.19	"Because over ears make you look like a massive wanker" he says as he double taps his airpods, sipping a vanilla chia latte
budgie 06.14.19	yea zak go sip your latte you dweebster
Deathconscious 06.14.19	Cans do look dumb, but its even dumber to not wear them because youre afraid of what other people will think.
JigglyPDiddy 06.14.19	hey earbuds are good if ur poor as dirt as i am
JigglyPDiddy 06.14.19	but yeh i hate when one of them eventually dies...making them not really that cost effective...so lol
kevbogz 06.14.19	got my M50s for $20 black Friday. there's no excuse you plebs. they're incredibly durable for commuting and decent ohms
zakalwe 06.14.19	Afraid? I couldn’t give a fuck mate but like I say I like to carry some style if I can and to me over ears are like clown shoes for the cranium and I wouldn’t wear clown shoes even if they were the most comfortable footwear money could by. AirPods are a only just a little more discreet, they’re more of a fad for wankers.
Asdfp277 06.14.19	they're definitely not the look for everyone
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	"I couldn’t give a fuck mate but like I say I like to carry some style if I can and to me over ears are like clown shoes for the cranium" LDAFUCKMAO I know my username suggest so but I don't wear them either ahaha d--_--b
PyramidNoise 06.14.19	What self-respecting music listener uses ear buds in 2019.
Asdfp277 06.14.19	nobody on this site is self-respecting
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	what u saying man? its the most conformable and practical way to listen to music...at least I'm allowed to wear them during work...and I can hold up to 5/6 hours of music without getting ear-tired
PyramidNoise 06.14.19	"nobody on this site is self-respecting" Good point. Well made.
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	wait I use some sony wire earphones with silicone tips dug deep on my hears...I'm not in my native so I don't quite know if we're talking about the same technology (earbuds-earphones ?)...would appreciate some enlightenment.
Asdfp277 06.14.19	which ones are those disgusting thingies that you insert inside your ears, which suck and i hate them?
budgie 06.14.19	headphones/earbuds are so passé though, buttplug transducers are the future of audio reproduction
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	I found it hard to adapt, but now I'm pretty damn comfortable with this ones...not expensive, mind...under 20€...cause I loose them more frequently and wasn't able to break any of those yet lol https://s1.kuantokusta.pt/img_upload/produtos_imagemsom/223974_3_sony-mdr-ex110lpb-black-outdoor.jpg
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	X) lolol That explains a lot budge!!! You listen your shoegaze with your butt!
Asdfp277 06.14.19	so that's how you're supposed to gaze
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	lol...anyway, two cool releases from today, not thinking on how you guys listen to it...Slomatics and Baroness. Check them out...I will X)
budgie 06.14.19	baroness!
Demon of the Fall 06.14.19	Is anyone crazy enough to have multiple pairs of headphones for different genres? It confuses me when I'm eyeing up a well regarded pair and some of the comments are telling me they're ideal for classical, haha.
MrHarrison 06.14.19	Airpods are wanky as hell, don't do it. Also I've heard that supposedly music sounds garbage over bluetooth, can anyone confirm?
budgie 06.14.19	"Also I've heard that supposedly music sounds garbage over bluetooth, can anyone confirm?" in most practical cases there's probably going to be a loss of fidelity if you add wireless into your signal path. if the loss of fidelity is worth the convenience, that's up to you, if the loss of fidelity is even noticeable. i don't bother with wireless (outside of my car) because delay/glitching/interruption drives me crazy
Asdfp277 06.14.19	"It confuses me when I'm eyeing up a well regarded pair and some of the comments are telling me they're ideal for classical, haha." lmao, i think they're saying they're ideal for someone who listens to classical mainly, but the thought of different headphones for different genres sounds funny
budgie 06.14.19	there are different types of transducers with their sound signatures, planar... dynamics, electrostatic transducers, which i've never heard before..., and then beyond that there's the soundstage, imaging, bass extension and general frequency response (some headphones have the scooped mid thing going on, others have peaks...), some headphones are praised for their resolution and detail, others for their smoothness... so sure, if you mostly listen to classical, you might be looking for a pair of cans that are masters of imaging and detail. if you want a relaxed sound for jazz or something maybe you'd be best served with planars
PyramidNoise 06.14.19	Has anyone ever used bone conduction headphones? They any good?
Demon of the Fall 06.14.19	@asdf: I understand what they're saying in that you can listen to any genre regardless, but if the headphones are optimised for a genre that I never listen to, it would kind of suck. Providing that the random user reviews on Amazon actually have useful info to offer (which may not be the case of course).
Deathconscious 06.14.19	"headphones/earbuds are so passé though, buttplug transducers are the future of audio reproduction" Yeah, i hear they have this anal vibration technology that sort of transmits the music through your whole body.
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	does the bass affect your shit?
Demon of the Fall 06.14.19	One for the butt-rock fans presumably, maybe with a dash of cock-rock and a little porno-grind on the side.
supremejelly 06.14.19	"the thought of different headphones for different genres sounds funny" Yeah I thought so too, until I tried a few different mid/high range headphones. Some brought out extra clarity which was nice for soundtracks, yet made some rock songs kind of flat/boring. And some just bring out high frequencies more than others; some suppress bass, etc. So with that, I guess it makes sense that some are better for certain genres than others. A lot of it comes down to subjectivity though
supremejelly 06.14.19	if anyone gives a shit, I made a list a few months ago comparing different headphones https://www.sputnikmusic.com/list.php?listid=185501#comments The responses were helpful when I was shopping for a pair.
EclipseInYourEyes 06.14.19	tl;dr my advice would be on-ear with 90 degrees plug and cable type that does not break so fast like flat or something.
Demon of the Fall 06.14.19	yeah that's what I'm attempting to get my heard around, my tastes are quite versatile but I'd say perhaps 60%-ish of my headphone-based listening is metal related, so why would I want a pair that was optimised for something entirely on the opposite end of the spectrum?
supremejelly 06.14.19	Yeah, headphones are a nightmare to shop for since everyone's tastes are different. The pair I have now (dt770) were said to be bad for metal/rock, but I think they're great for that
DDDeftoneDDD 06.14.19	If its good for classical, its good for metal m/
nightbringer 06.14.19	Just got on the coach for a longer than normal journey and what's happened as soon as I try to listen to music? The left earbud has died. Grrr.
budgie 06.14.19	oh god i would go postal
Relinquished 06.14.19	I got those stupid airpods I'm fuckin glad I'm living cordless. loss of fidelity be damned I don't give a shit, they long paid themselves over many times.
nightbringer 06.14.19	I think cordless will be my next move.
bloc 06.14.19	Was thinking cordless for a while, still on the fence about it. If I put the cord down my shirt it stays out of the way anyway.
zakalwe 06.14.19	What’s the sound quality like with AirPods?
samwise2000 06.14.19	Ive been using a Bluetooth pair of Bose headphones for almost 2 years now, and I must say they were well worth the price. My earbuds were breaking almost every 2 months before I got them, and I haven't had to worry about getting a replacement since.
Relinquished 06.14.19	@zak: decently better than the originals the cordless aspect of it took over as the appeal for me in the long run speaking of long run, they’ve been amazing by not having to tuck the cord under my shirt and feel that cord nearly constantly while alternating exercises constantly. also not have them get stuck on door handles, and break within 5 months
bloc 06.14.19	When my 10 dollar Panasonics die, I will get a pair of cordless earbuds. And not those weird ass ones with a cord that goes behind the neck
zakalwe 06.14.19	Yep the door handle snag and the lawnmower handle catch is fucking rubbish.
Relinquished 06.14.19	as long as people condition the habit to put the pods in their case they’ll be fine and not get lost when they’re drunk or something it worked out amazingly for me
bloc 06.14.19	Speaking of trendy gadgets, I am also gonna buy myself a "slim wallet"
JeetJeet 06.15.19	Bought a cheap pair of bass boosted earbuds around this time last year and they still work, and I've been putting them thru HELL, yet they still going strong.
Trebor. 06.15.19	I've had headphone jacks break more often than earbuds themselves. I've actually had the same pair of sony earbuds for 10+ years
MrHarrison 06.15.19	What brand, JeetJeet?
hexfix93 06.15.19	That is inevitable tbh. Every single pair of earbuds I've owned had it happen eventually. I prefer wireless headphones now, but then headphones always hurt the outer part of my ears when I wear them for too long so that kinda sucks. Better than one speaker not working, I can't stand that shit lol
JeetJeet 06.15.19	@Harrison Jayfi JA40
sixdegrees 06.15.19	choosing between earbuds and headphones is basically a choice between whether I prefer a patina of earwax or a crust of crystallized sweat
budgie 06.15.19	paste the earwax on some toast and sprinkle on the crystallized sweat and you more or less have foie gras
MrHarrison 06.15.19	@Jeet thanks pal
hexfix93 06.18.19	Gonna have to look into those buds. I use over-ear normally but when I go to/from work I go for earbuds. But despite your luck with those, I still have little faith that one of the speakers won't crap out on me. But then, I always get the cord caught on shit and I tend to just throw them wherever and they get tangled up. So that might play into it lol
Demon of the Fall 06.18.19	to anyone having breakage issues with wired headphones, I'm presuming they don't detach?... fortunately mine do otherwise my clumsiness would've been the end of my current pair. Cable detaches, slight annoyance ensues, re-attach, move on.
bloc 06.19.19	Dip them in water first