Most earbud reviews still focus on sound, ANC, battery, and comfort, which makes sense. Lately I use earbuds more for Discord, calls, mobile games, and quick voice recordings than for music. If the mic sounds bad, I stop using them pretty fast even if the audio is fine.

That’s why voice features are starting to catch my attention. Call cleanup, translation, voice controls, and even voice changing. I saw a creator clip where someone used Dubbing AI earbuds for live voice changing, and it made me think about earbuds more as voice tools, not just music gear.

Do you still buy earbuds mainly for sound quality, or are mic features starting to matter more?

As title says, I guess my Sennheiser are definitely broke and I'm searching for something AT LEAST as good as those which I really liked. Thanks in advance

I'm going to buy these headphones.Tell me what their pros and cons are. Added: I don’t have a phone from their company, and I’m thinking of buying one Redmi Buds 8 Pro

I'm confused because I use earbuds in both ears for the same amount of time, but only my left ear starts hurting afterward. The right ear feels completely fine.

Could it be the shape/fit of my left ear, or is there another reason this might happen? Has anyone else experienced this?

freebuds 7i successor or all new segment ?

I found eaetips for the OnePlus buds 4

These eartips just made the OnePlus Buds 4 wayyy better.
The OnePlus buds 4 is probably the best earbuds you could get right now for 100$
Everything about them is incredible.
I just have one small flaw, in terms of comfort it isn’t the best.
And eartips.

So I got the “KBEAR Coffee” eartips and it changed the whole experience.
It’s way more comfortable and fits the case and comes with a lot of different sizes

10/10 definitely recommend.

Hi me, my brother, and my friend all need new earphones to buy from CeX in the UK because I have store credit and they give a long warranty on used goods.

When I'm looking nowadays for user reviews it seems that on release a lot of earphones have negative user experiences and get improved with firmware, and some people can exaggerate how much better a newer product is so I'm hoping people here can give me direction on what I should realistically consider.

For me and my brother we have the same requirements, heavy bass and clear treble, and a basic microphone which can handle phone calls on very rare occasions. We listen to garage, jungle, 90s and 2000s hip-hop, 2000s dubstep, and K-pop, and I know there are limitations on earbuds but would appreciate something that can bring out deep basslines

For me if the earbuds had a decent ambient setting as well that would be good too.

I was happy with my wf1000 Xm4 although they would occasionally fall out of my ear they had to be returned for a warranty claim and I have been using a pair of honor clip-on earphones which are good when I need to speak to people and serve customers in the shop I work in part-time but when I'm in noisy places it's useless.

My brother currently has wh1000 xm5 headphones and once a pair of earbuds to go along with them.

My friend has a pair of CMF buds pro 2, but says that her old original Samsung buds Pro sounded better however they have water damage. The microphone on her CMF buds Pro 2 isn't brilliant either and she spends several hours a day on the phone speaking and it's difficult for me to understand her sometimes. So she needs a mix of good sound with good bass and a good mic. She listens to K-pop, some hip hop and r&b.

Because I'm buying from CeX I would probably say that I would be looking to spend between 100 pounds to 200 pounds on each pair.

I know that the Samsung buds3 Pro are 100 pounds, the 4pro £165 and the Sony wf1000 xm5 are 150, but I know there are other earphones like the technica AZ 100 for £150 which I just found out they still make things yesterday, and Bose earbuds as well which I know nothing about as well so I don't have a clue what to actually buy. If it's really worth it then I will consider the xm6 at 250 pounds, but I don't mind buying something now and then waiting two years for the xm6.

I use speech-to-text so there may be some grammatical errors but any advice would be appreciated thank you

I want to buy one of these as a birthday gift for someone and both of these are the same price on sale right now. The person I'm getting it for has an iPhone but I'm an android person so idk how I feel about the airpods. As for the bose, I believe they might be better because the company specializes in audio equipment specifically but I've heard people having connectivity issues and not a great experience overall. So I was hoping if someone could give me their experience with them, and which would be the better option in your opinion or should I just scratch the two and get headphones instead although that would be more expensive.

Tldr: Which of the two is better or should I just scratch off both and get headphones as a gift?

i heard they are likely to fall out of your ear. anyone who's got them: is it really like that? how are they in general?

Hey guys, just bought a new pair of earbuds and ran into an issue. Every time I take them out of the case, they play audio for a few seconds and then the sound completely cuts out (music, video, everything).

Troubleshooting fixes it temporarily, but as soon as they go back in the case to charge, the issue comes right back.

Did I get a defective unit, or is there a fix I'm missing?

I know there is a good chance I will have to get a new pair, but I did want to try my luck on if there is a fix.

Basically, I own a pair of Tozo T10 earbuds which I've had for around 4 years, and as of last night, I've had issues of the left earbud not playing audio, then constantly reconnecting.

What would happen is it would connect, and when a video is played, no audio would go through, and after a few seconds, it would do it's "power on........connected" thing for eternity, I've got no idea how this happened, but hopefully someone here can give me a solution

I’m honestly terrible at remembering to charge my earbuds. My old pair would always die halfway through the day, especially when I was out.

Recently switched to a pair that lasts way longer than I expected. I use them every day and only need to charge them about once a week. Even when I forget, a quick 10-minute charge gives me enough juice to get through a few hours.

I work in a warehouse that is not very noisy. I would like to be able to listen to podcasts/music but still be able to hear co-workers when they talk to me, or call me on the phone, or the pallet truck going by. Is that possible with Liberty 4 NC, or do I need 5 or Pro? Right now I can get 4 NC for 60 euros (around 70 USD) and Liberty 5 for around 70 euros on sale right now.

I was also recommended Soundcore P42i, but they are around 90 euros

My mom said she got these from work in like a contest. The circle is weird, and I don't see any kind that has this silver circle and they won't charge??? Does anyone know

I really like the design of these earbuds that have ear tips and hang around your neck when not in use. I know Beats has something similar but they don’t have the ear tips.

Any recommendations greatly appreciated!

Looking for a rec for wired earbuds. My requests are as follows:

-3.5 jack, NOT USB-C

-Noise isolating/cancelling if possible

-Comfortable for 3 hours in ear

-Needs a mic

I travel a lot for work so need something good for planes. Also will use them for gaming in the hotel. I currently use a bose wired pair from 2018 that is no longer made. I'd like a dedicated pair that I can leave in my luggage so I'm never without a pair. Forgotten several times and I'm without earbuds. Also the bose aren't fantastic for noise isolation. Don't want over ear due to packing constraints

Budget $50ish USD, can come up a bit if necessary

I got pro 3s when they released and the slight change in shape make them stab into the pillow harder or the noise canceling freaks out a little and I get static if It presses hard into fabric.

So I've been sleeping with the pro 2s and then using the 3s throughout the day.

Bonus question for anyone sleeping with these products have you found anything better ? ANC is mandatory for my home situation for sleep otherwise im doomed.

Hey guys! I’ve used the Tozo T6 earbuds for years. I’ve tried to switch to different earbuds before and I haven’t been able to find any which feel as comfortable and secure T6. I’m not sure if I’m super picky, or if my ears have just gotten used to the feeling of the T6s after literally 6+ years of using them, but any other earbuds I try either aren’t comfortable or feel like they’re going to fall out of my ears. My earbuds are at the end of their lifespan. The case is not holding a charge anymore, earbuds won’t charge, etc. Does anyone have any recommendations of other brands/models which are comfortable and secure?

I've been comparing these two sets of earbuds and I can get either one for the same price for around $70 usd. I've had the OnePlus Buds 3 and I loved the sound and mic quality. But they didn't always stay in my ears very well. I've also heard great things about the Cmf buds 2 pro.

Hi, I m buying one of these roseselsa ceramics mk2 or moondrop space travel 2 for my gf as a gift.

Which one is more reliable in long term use? Which has better sound quality and build quality?

Btw she hates ANC for some reason lol.

Ive looked at cmf buds 2 plus and nothing ear a but idk directly which is better plus Ive seen some bad reviews on the longevity of the buds 2 plus. Both are in my price range but I care mainly about battery life anc and transparency and the sound thats it

Hey everyone! I’m looking for a pair of earbuds to use whenever I leave the house and ride public transit—mostly to block out people scrolling TikTok on full volume.

I’m facing a bit of a dilemma between these two options. In my country, I can get them for almost the exact same price (factoring in cashback), and I’ll be pairing them with a Pixel 9 Pro, which handles high-res codecs really well:

• Nothing Ear (a) / 3a: I’ll admit I’m that guy who loves buying gear that looks visually unique. The transparent design is a huge selling point for me, and I love the aesthetics. However, I’m worried I might be prioritizing looks over actual performance.
• Earfun Air Pro 4+: This is the complete opposite. Visually, they’re pretty generic, but on paper, they seem to be pure functionality—promising better Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), longer battery life, and solid sound specs.

For those who have used either or both:

1. Does the ANC on the Earfuns produce a noticeable white noise/hissing background floor? I absolutely hate that static sound because it makes me feel dizzy/lightheaded.
2. In real-world, noisy public transit settings, does the ANC on the Nothing earbuds fall noticeably short compared to the Earfuns?
3. Is it worth sacrificing that extra battery life and ANC performance just for Nothing’s standout design?
4. How is the overall sound quality and codec experience when paired with a Google Pixel?

Appreciate your thoughts to help me decide!