How can you tell which cheap pair will work? Bought some off eBay that work with iPhone but don't connect to the Watch?
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[MERGED] Best Bluetooth Headphones [for Apple Watch]
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buy a pair, try them! they work? keep them. They don't work, return or eBay them
It is that simplebuy a pair, try them! they work? keep them. They don't work, return or eBay them
I find myself my BeatsX work perfectly for running with the ear hooks on, which I just leave on all the time now.
I bought some BeatsX.
Great earphones although don't work that well with iOS11 (yet!).
OMG! How difficult are those ear hooks to remove once they are on? I put one on wonky and then decided to remove it. It's such an unbelievably tight fit. Took me ages to remove it!
Love the double flange earphone plugs
I bought some BeatsX.
Great earphones although don't work that well with iOS11 (yet!).
OMG! How difficult are those ear hooks to remove once they are on? I put one on wonky and then decided to remove it. It's such an unbelievably tight fit. Took me ages to remove it!
Love the double flange earphone plugs
Everyone says they're hard to remove, I didn't find them that hard not sure why my technique differs (that's what she said etc etc )
I can't get on with the flanged plugs - why do you like them - not sure what I'm missing!
Also... mine behaved with iOS 11? But since have downgraded to 10.3.3 on all devices. (Had watchOS4 too on a series 0... but "upgraded" yesterday to a 42mm series 2)
They are impossible to remove. Maybe you got a pair that were made slightly bigger.
Flanged seal and provide greater isolation. I loved my Etyomtic ETY-8 for that very reason. Best bluetooth earphones ever, just looked weird.
I can pair with iOS 11 ok, but had to do it on any device I wanted to use them with. They just didn't show up in the iCloud. Reported it as a bug.
unlike some people, with sarcastic responses, that really don't help at all. Only thing you can do is, resort buying them in store paying more. You buy online you cannot get advice from a physical person, other then store your only option is read reviews youtube reviews etc.
Most people prefer earbuds for running but i really like headphones! I use the The Parrot Zik 2.0 Wireless Headphones by Philippe Starck. But if you are a dedicated runner like me you like to see as many reviews as possible before purchasing. I always read http://topproducts.com/reviews/best-bluetooth-wireless-headphone.htm before buying most stuff... their reviews are really honest!
Which BT Headphones do you use for running....?
According to many reviews Jaybird Bluebuds are one of the best.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=jaybird
Any similar priced suggestions?... or some more bargain options?
I think you should go with bose soundsports earphones they are the best available in the market. Great sound Quality and won't be a mess while running because they are worn from behind you neck. So these In Ear Headphones won't be hanging around in front of you!! You can get some great choices from here: 10beasts.com/best-wireless-earbuds/ and www.2kreviews.com/best-earbuds/
Which model Sony did you get? I love sony headphones they tend to have good quality sounds. Thanks
Can't recommend the BeatsX anymore, they're cheap as hell
So I watched someone on YouTube , and he said he's replaced his Solo 3's a few times and they look perfectly fine they stop working! He then says he wish he had purchased Bose and he's going to. After watching the video I got on the defensive a little bit and tried to persuade the guy to keep the Solo's, they're a Beats product after all so they're under Apple, and I love Apple (yes this is a mess I'm so sorry)
But no, he was probably right... I've been using the BeatsX since late April, and a month and a half ago I had to replace them, the left ear had no sound so Apple replaced them. I said alright, it was annoying to not have them but whatever I was happy when they got back
So tonight the left ear is messed up! It either plays no sound or it's quiet, and I have to touch the earphone to get it to work, and then it stops eventually, kind of like a lose wire on a gaming headset (yes I did fully reset and try a new phone)
So I watched someone on YouTube , and he said he's replaced his Solo 3's a few times and they look perfectly fine they stop working! He then says he wish he had purchased Bose and he's going to. After watching the video I got on the defensive a little bit and tried to persuade the guy to keep the Solo's, they're a Beats product after all so they're under Apple, and I love Apple (yes this is a mess I'm so sorry)
But no, he was probably right... I've been using the BeatsX since late April, and a month and a half ago I had to replace them, the left ear had no sound so Apple replaced them. I said alright, it was annoying to not have them but whatever I was happy when they got back
So tonight the left ear is messed up! It either plays no sound or it's quiet, and I have to touch the earphone to get it to work, and then it stops eventually, kind of like a lose wire on a gaming headset (yes I did fully reset and try a new phone)
Go and try these. I replaced my MPOW 1st gen with those amazing under 20 bucks headphones. They instantly pair and connect with my Apple Watch and sound is more than decent. Fit comfortably in comparison with MPOW and battery wise they last longer. 7-8 hours.
https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-H...TF8&qid=1506673805&sr=8-4&keywords=taotronics
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0749GJWQK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-H...TF8&qid=1506673805&sr=8-4&keywords=taotronics
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0749GJWQK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Guys what's the general consensus on BeatsX?
I want something that can handle sweat and has a really strong connection to the Apple watch. Something that won't drop out in high winds for example. I like the neck strap design of them too and they seem to go quite cheaply here on eBay in the UK..
Just got my Apple watch today and it hit me how much I really want to use it as my main music player all day, so really need to pick something quickly.
I want something that can handle sweat and has a really strong connection to the Apple watch. Something that won't drop out in high winds for example. I like the neck strap design of them too and they seem to go quite cheaply here on eBay in the UK..
Just got my Apple watch today and it hit me how much I really want to use it as my main music player all day, so really need to pick something quickly.
Technically the beatsx are not water and sweatproof I think. You need the powerbeats for truly protecting from sweat/water.
Just had a look at the powerbeats 3 reviews on Apple's website.. truly horrendous! Can they really be that bad? People saying they break down if you sweat on them within a month.
I'm just saying technically. Unless you're swimming or literally sweating buckets I'd really recommend airpods. I'm a heavy sweater but not really in my ears so I'm not worries. They'll be fine.
I read reviews that the AirPods were excellent at voice recognition. Any users out there care to comment?
Also, I wonder about the delay that I experience using Bluetooth devices and voice recognition. For example, if I’m using my current wireless earbuds- we’ll, first of all, I can’t press any button on the earbuds and get Siri to work. But if I press the microphone on the keyboard to speak to text into a message... there is 3-4 second delay before speech recognition starts. Is it like this with all Bluetooth devices, even AirPods?
Also, I wonder about the delay that I experience using Bluetooth devices and voice recognition. For example, if I’m using my current wireless earbuds- we’ll, first of all, I can’t press any button on the earbuds and get Siri to work. But if I press the microphone on the keyboard to speak to text into a message... there is 3-4 second delay before speech recognition starts. Is it like this with all Bluetooth devices, even AirPods?
I would suspect they are either faulty or abused, maybe used in the gym for hours at a time and never wiped or cleaned EVER!
I have a pair, still look like new, work perfect, sweat, no sweat. Really great headphones. Sound awesome too.
I couldn't get them to stay in my ears. I love the AirPods, but am concerned about them being ruined with sweat.
Same. Had mine since they first were released. Used at least 4 or 5 times a week at the gym. I sweat like a pregnant nun, still work perfectly.
I’ve never had a lightning cable go bad either. I swear some people yank cables or deliberately put pressure on the joint
Agreed! Really good dual driver earphones that don't sound thumpy and ridiculous (the 1st gen Beats sounded awful) these sound pretty awesome! Very well tuned!
For whatever reason I cannot use earphone with the silicone plugs they will not stay in my ears at all i tried the small size and the large size tips.. it sucks big time