I use an external DAC / amp so for me it's no problem.
But for an average consumer who does not take audio seriously, Apple should have included the wireless EarPods since the use of an adapter is a downgrade over the iPhone 6S plus.
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Are the new AirPods coming with the new iPhone, how is the sound quality, and are they safe to use?
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I use an external DAC / amp so for me it's no problem.
But for an average consumer who does not take audio seriously, Apple should have included the wireless EarPods since the use of an adapter is a downgrade over the iPhone 6S plus.
Oh really? Then I take everything back what I said then. Thought it was the same EarPods that came with the iPhone 6S plus.
In the same form factor? Can you link me to this product?
Edit: so I looked these up. Unless they make a product I haven't been able to find, these are all still corded (to each other). I don't consider that the same thing.
This isn't in defense of Apple. I think the cost is a bit steep, and I don't think they look all that nice, but they are actually on par in battery life with items in their class. To be honest price is close too. I'd compare them most to
Samsung gear and bragi dash.
No, they are ones with a lightning connector. And in addition an adapter for older or other wired headphones is included as well.
There will always be other brands available. People can't keep using that argument. The fact is that for most people, the iPhone simple works, and works well and it's the only device that meets "most" people's expectations. It's not without it's drawbacks for sure when you compare it to Android.
I think it's perfectly reasonable for people to expect the 3.5 mm jack to remain. Many people still charge their devices and listen to it via wired headphones at the office, on the bus, airplane, car, etc.
As far as manufacturers go, they will make whatever the public wants. And Apple has been pretty good in telling consumers what they want and need.
Yeah, I just saw on the Apple website. EarPods with lighting cable is included. I suppose that is acceptable.
There's really nothing to argue here. I'm sure apple factored in the fractional percentage of people who would alter their purchasing decisions because of the removal and they decided to remove it anyway. Clearly they calculated that the threat was less than the advantages. Case closed.
Exactly, I do listen to music while charging so am a little disappointed by the removal of the 3.5 mm jack but at the same time I'm sure a solution will present itself it always does.
http://www.jlabaudio.com/products/epic-bluetooth-earbuds?variant=23929632775
Wait up..............so its still corded because it connect to each other???..........Unreal........ Why does it matter if there is a cord between both ear bug........the main goal is no cord to the phone.........
To me it does matter because it's a matter of comfort. If I'm going to demand wireless I'd want truly wireless. If the cord is going to be around bothering me, there is no benefit in my life not being tethered to the phone; I only use the headphones working out and the phone is in a flip band around my waist anyway.
That's the beauty of choice. If you don't care that's fine. For me, if I'm already forced to charge yet another thing, using it better be as seamless as possible for me to consider it. I'd honestly rather have a fully corded headset (that therefore requires no charging) than what you linked me. To each their own.
The problem here is the removal of the 3.5 jack.
Many people still have headphones that use it and don't want to use the adapter.
Apple needed to have included the AirPods to fix this problem.
Many people still have headphones that use it and don't want to use the adapter.
Apple needed to have included the AirPods to fix this problem.
Did that post sound sane to you when you typed it?
Having 3.5mm earphones and not wanting to use the adapter is indeed a problem. It's just not Apple's problem.
A fraction of a percent of people. Most of the noise is from people who were never going to buy in the first place
Wait so you're saying that "iPhone sales are slowing" because Apple removed the headphone jack 2 quarters later? That probably made sense in your head.
btw I like that your "are airpods included gaiz!? xD" troll mask has slipped so thoroughly now.
Growth (not sales) down for two quarters in almost 10 years. Top selling phone of the year. Apple are doomed without a headphone jack
Apple might be doomed bc they didn't include the Airbus
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Then I might get some. Do they work with 6S
You're probably paying for all the crazy sensors, mics and whatnot. After they did all that there was no more budget to put where it counts, the sound quality.
Personally I don't know that I would buy these even at a third of the cost, as this shape does not like to stay in my ears very long. They need to be bulked up or something.
Please explain why they won't sound as good as Bose.
Because Bose has lots of marketing in that area, and Apple has not?
Also, Bose products suck, there's nothing that comes even close to the AirPods.
Have you tried Bose?
Have you tried AirPods?
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Agreed. I think you're paying for the tech.
Plus I'm sure the sound quality will improve in future generations. That's kind of how it goes.