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So I just got my Nexus S yesterday, I love it, but... right about now, I'm feeling extremely dumb. Either that, or I have a horrible ear canal for listening to music.
I've tried everything to get the earbuds that came with the Nexus S to stay in my ear, but it just won't work. I've even watched YouTube videos to figure out how to get it to fit my ear. Something's wrong. No matter how deep in the ear canal I stick the earbuds, they won't stay for longer than 5 seconds. The slightest movement causes them to fall off.
Am I doing something wrong, or is this a common problem?
Is there a way to reduce the radius on the earbuds so I can try fitting them better in my ear? I really want to start using these standard headphones. They look extremely nice, and the rubber tips really enhance the sound, at least for the few seconds I manage to hold it in my ear. I don't want to go back to using my crappy Motorola ones. Help!
I was like this at the start when i first started to use in-ear earphones. I had to kinda force them into my ears. It was annoying at first but now its natural. Dunno if you are the same as me though
same problem here! I cant figure those damn things out lol. I had to go back to my iphone headset.
What headphone models have been comfortable for you?
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Had this same problem with the last few handsets I've had. The solution I found was to get some of those foam pads for the earbuds. The friction between the foam and your skin keeps the earbuds solidly in your ear. Without the foam, my earbuds constantly fell out which drove me insane.
i have small ears too, i hate ear buds headphones as it causes a lot of pain after 15 min when using over sized ear buds, which are "normal" sizes for big ear peoples
very few products over mini ear buds (normal sizes for us), like a couple of Sony Bluetooth headsets i found in the past.
so i always use headsets that have an ear hook
I find the cable causes the most problems, If I have the cable exiting downwards, I cannot push the earbud in far enough. The only way to get a good fit is to turn them upside down and have the cables looped over the top of my ears.
Haadkoe said:
Had this same problem with the last few handsets I've had. The solution I found was to get some of those foam pads for the earbuds. The friction between the foam and your skin keeps the earbuds solidly in your ear. Without the foam, my earbuds constantly fell out which drove me insane.
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Do you mean those black foam pads that used to come with iPods? Do you know where I can find one nowadays? Or is there an easy way to improvise?
And thanks for the response guys, assured me that I'm not the only one to have problems with earbuds.
If you're using in-ear headphones there are 2 solutions:
Comply Foam Tips - Super comfortable but a little bit too expensive for me considering you have to change them every month (or two).
Sony Hybrid Tips Comes in 4 different sizes so you can mix-and-match if your ear canals are not the same size. Very comfortable and durable.
NOTE: There are some "Replacement Sony Silicone Ear Tips" on eBay, most (or all) of them are not the genuine ones. Quality wise is OK but the material is harder than original Sony Hybrid Tips so they may not as fit and comfortable as the real ones.
I thought it was just me I'm living with em until i have enough cash to buy a nice new pair of cans.
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you can get some rubber ear bud, the one that came standard is too big for me, so i got some sony ones, they are quite expensive, but you can get the non sony one's, works just as good, but much cheaper.
non sony one set USD 0.64
sony from most country set of 3 (S.M.L) USD 10
sony from japan two set either XS, SS, S, M, L and other sizes in between USD 5.75
Try
I am an earbud addict, try these J3Ms: http://earbudreview.org/earbud-reviews/jbuds-j3j3m-earbud-review/ They come with different earbud pieces so if you have a big ear (it seems like), then you can swap them out for the big earbud pieces.
Thanks for all the suggestions guys, but is there anything I can do with these default ones?
EonHawk said:
Thanks for all the suggestions guys, but is there anything I can do with these default ones?
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as mention, get some new earpads.
suksit said:
If you're using in-ear headphones there are 2 solutions:
Comply Foam Tips - Super comfortable but a little bit too expensive for me considering you have to change them every month (or two).
Sony Hybrid Tips Comes in 4 different sizes so you can mix-and-match if your ear canals are not the same size. Very comfortable and durable.
NOTE: There are some "Replacement Sony Silicone Ear Tips" on eBay, most (or all) of them are not the genuine ones. Quality wise is OK but the material is harder than original Sony Hybrid Tips so they may not as fit and comfortable as the real ones.
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I can vouch for comply tips. I use them with klipsch s4.. Outstanding.
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This is a review for Jaybird BlueBuds X Bluetooth wireless headphones: http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/
I'm going to be honest with you, I was skeptical when I approached the review these buds. People say not to judge the book by it's cover - the cover for this "book" was a premium price tag and heavy connection with athletic world. I wasn't really sure how it's going to fit with everyday use (not just sports), how will it integrate with Android phone such as Note 2 (considering Apple store is one of their top authorized resellers), and in general how comfortable it's going to fit. Sound quality wasn't even at the top of my expectation list, just hoping it wasn't influenced by yet another music celebrity who thinks we only care about exaggerated bass. With all that said, I got a review sample directly from Jaybird and have been testing it for the last couple of days.
First, let's start with a packaging it came in. In additional to original retail package, I also received a small traveling case which is definitely of a premium quality that kind of sets the tone of what to expect. That was a top notch premium box with a magnetic flap that opens up to reveal the goodies available inside. I know you want to read more about headphones itself, but I have to mention this is a very high quality packaging on par, if not even better, with some of the best top price headphones. Everything from a little rectangular box with manual book and a separate 20% liquipel coupon (to use for any of your other gadget since BlueBuds X already comes protected by Liquipel nano sweat/water repellent), to another hard clam case that looks like something for your wife's jewelries, and even usb to micro-usb cable with a custom flat noodle cable, something I have never seen before. It was very impressive!!!
But package aside, if headphones doesn't deliver - nothing else matters. In this case headphones itself are just a pair of beefy size earbuds that come with 3 sets of tips and another three sets of cushion wings to mix'n'match for a comfortable fit, and also a pair of wire clips. Earbuds are interconnected with a narrow flat rubber ribbon hosting the wires and in-line remote with 3 buttons. It looks very minimalistic, yet packs a huge powerhouse of technology. I didn't even bother reading instructions thinking I'm going to figure out how it works by myself, until I stumble across where the heck am I going to stick micro-usb cable? Device was probably pre-charged already, but still? After fumbling around for a few minutes, I had to open manual book to read about it. Actually the back of one of the earbuds pops open to reveal hidden micro-usb connector. I quickly installed the medium size ear tip and proceeded to pair these up with my Note 2. It was effortless and look really seconds to recognize and pair up with a phone, no need to enter any codes, etc. Right away I tried making phone call, check the dialing by voice, adjust the volume up/down, redial last number, etc. - all the typical voice functions. Everything worked as expected. Then, I decided to test multimedia controls. Playing songs, controlling play/pause, skip to next/prev track, watching videos, playing video games, controlling volume (not the actual volume of the phone, but a typical min/max range of bt stereo headphones) - everything works perfect. No pauses, no breaks or stuttering, no delays, and everything was in perfect sync. I also tested the range of bt connection by leaving the phone on the kitchen table while walking around first floor, going upstairs to a second floor and down to a basement where I observed coverage on par with other bt stereo headphones I've tested.
One thing was bothering me, the sound wasn't as good as I would expect. I selected medium size tips by default, but apparently that was a cause of my problem because it didn't create a proper ear canal seal. As soon as I switched to large tips - WOW!!! I couldn't believe my ears!!! Yeah, it was that good with every detail of the sound coming right at you in almost surround like stereo sound, everything from crisply highs to super clean mids and down to deep lows. With a properly selected tip to seal your ear canal - you are in for a big treat where drivers of these headphones deliver a full rich frequency spectrum of the sound. I know Jaybird mentions a special Shift Premium Bluetooth Audio technology. But no matter what digital protocol you use to enhance the sound, if your drivers can't deliver it - nothing will help. I also decided to figure out which wing cushion to select, and that turned out to be less painful than I thought, where those are actually soft hex perforated wings that hug into the surface of your ear and give you an extra support to keep earbuds from falling out when you run/jump. I mean, those should stay in by themselves, but considering intention of these earbuds to be used with extreme sports - cushion wings are a bonus. Earbuds itself could be worn in two different ways, normal under ear and also over ear. Under ear you can just let chord hang on the back of your neck/shoulders. With over the ear you have an option to use 2 provided clips to snake the excess cord around to shorten it up (like in the last picture I have below).
As I mentioned before, these earbuds are treated with water/sweat repellent Liquipel technology, and I actually tested it out by spraying some water on the cord - water stayed in little droplets. So it definitely will work if you are sweating a lot during exercise or went running under a light rain. So, how about using it in a different environment, just at work or outside while running errands? I believe it's doable. Because of the relatively short cord and rubber material, you can leave these earbuds dangling around and down without a worry they will slip and fall of your neck. It's not going to be as secure like a necklace option, but it can definitely work. Also, if they are dangling down and you get a call, there will be a short pause while you are getting these inserted properly into your ears. It's not as easy as just putting basic earbuds in. So that something you need to work with to figure out the best optimal use. Also, due to a proper ear seal, you get a good basic outside sound isolation, so I wouldn't recommend walking around with these in all the time. My concern is not ear fatigue, but rather not being able to hear what's going on around you. BlueBuds X are definitely designed with sport use in mind, but there is definitely a lot of room for these in everyday life as well. Just for the sound quality itself and how comfortable they fit in - at the current moment with all the headphones (wired and wireless I have) I can't imagine listening to music, or watching the movie, or playing the games with anything else. And on top of that you also get 8 hours of battery life which is incredible considering you only deal with two earbuds connected by a cord.
What can I say, I was VERY impressed with an experience of using these BlueBuds X headphones. Can I say they are a must-have accessory for Note 2? Absolutely not. These are premium bluetooth stereo headphones with a relatively premium price in comparison to other headphones in the same category. It's just like I said in my other reviews where tempered glass is a premium options where you have other much cheaper choices. You can get wired headphones for a tiny fraction of these buds. You can get stereo bt headphones for a fraction of the price as well. But out of everything I have tested so far (and my testing headphones journey is not done yet) these stand head and shoulders above competition in sound quality, integrated phone and audio controls, complete compatibility with our Note 2, and also the best solution for an active lifestyle!
Now, here comes some pictures for your enjoyment!
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I use these headphones almost everyday.
One thing I'll tell you guys is that you MUST MUST MUST get some comply ear tips. They make a huge difference in terms of isolation and comfort.
http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Tsx-500/
or
http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Tx-500/
I used to have my ears hurting after like 2 hrs+ of wearing them. Now I can wear them almost all day while at work.
soulesschild said:
I use these headphones almost everyday.
One thing I'll tell you guys is that you MUST MUST MUST get some comply ear tips. They make a huge difference in terms of isolation and comfort.
http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Tsx-500/
or
http://www.complyfoam.com/products/Tx-500/
I used to have my ears hurting after like 2 hrs+ of wearing them. Now I can wear them almost all day while at work.
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Oh, I had these for other headphones long time ago. Those were like soft earplugs. Actually still have it, but for a small inner core diameter. I just tried them, too small to fit on blue buds. I assume your link about for tsx/tx are for a bigger diameter? I'm not talking about outside shape, but inner diameter of flexible core. Which one did you find to fit?
vectron said:
Oh, I had these for other headphones long time ago. Those were like soft earplugs. Actually still have it, but for a small inner core diameter. I just tried them, too small to fit on blue buds. I assume your link about for tsx/tx are for a bigger diameter? I'm not talking about outside shape, but inner diameter of flexible core. Which one did you find to fit?
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So the TSX and TX 500 lines are ones that Comply says specifically fit the JayBird BlueBud's X. One provides superior isolation, the other provides superior comfort. I found that in terms of isolation their about the same with the TX ones having slightly more isolation if you aren't playing anything but when you have music playing (you'll definitely have to get used to having things at a relatively low volume due to the isolation.) it doesn't matter all that much. They both feel relatively the same to me but everyone's different.
I personally first ordered a trial pack that had all 3 sizes and I found that the mediums fit the best with my ears. Honestly there's no easy way to figure out what size you are without really trying all 3. The other sizes I just gave away.
The 500 series is indeed the one that the inner diameter fits the Bluebuds X, its a bit tight first I thought it won't fit, but after couple tries, it's actually went in and fits theBluebuds X.
I don't know how it will be in a long run, but for right now I'm OK with original ear tips supplied with these. Watched a few movies/tv shows for over an hour and it was very comfortable and no ear fatigue. You also get a decent noise isolation, which is obviously not an active noise cancellation but rather a isolation by nature of these fitting into your ear. Also, while making a phone call people suggested they can hear me very loud and clear, although while making calls I hear people back in a little "tunnel" sound. Not echo or delay or distortion, just sounded a little distant. Probably depends on how I have them sitting in my ears, in under-ear position. If I'm not mistaken, JayBird has a note they don't even recommend phone calls with over the ear position. I wonder if that's due to mic placement?
confirmation on audio delay for games
vectron said:
This is a review for Jaybird BlueBuds X Bluetooth wireless headphones: http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/
I'm going to be honest with you, I was skeptical when I approached the review these buds. People say not to judge the book by it's cover - the cover for this "book" was a premium price tag and heavy connection with athletic world. I wasn't really sure how it's going to fit with everyday use (not just sports), how will it integrate with Android phone such as Note 2 (considering Apple store is one of their top authorized resellers), and in general how comfortable it's going to fit. Sound quality wasn't even at the top of my expectation list, just hoping it wasn't influenced by yet another music celebrity who thinks we only care about exaggerated bass. With all that said, I got a review sample directly from Jaybird and have been testing it for the last couple of days.
First, let's start with a packaging it came in. In additional to original retail package, I also received a small traveling case which is definitely of a premium quality that kind of sets the tone of what to expect. That was a top notch premium box with a magnetic flap that opens up to reveal the goodies available inside. I know you want to read more about headphones itself, but I have to mention this is a very high quality packaging on par, if not even better, with some of the best top price headphones. Everything from a little rectangular box with manual book and a separate 20% liquipel coupon (to use for any of your other gadget since BlueBuds X already comes protected by Liquipel nano sweat/water repellent), to another hard clam case that looks like something for your wife's jewelries, and even usb to micro-usb cable with a custom flat noodle cable, something I have never seen before. It was very impressive!!!
But package aside, if headphones doesn't deliver - nothing else matters. In this case headphones itself are just a pair of beefy size earbuds that come with 3 sets of tips and another three sets of cushion wings to mix'n'match for a comfortable fit, and also a pair of wire clips. Earbuds are interconnected with a narrow flat rubber ribbon hosting the wires and in-line remote with 3 buttons. It looks very minimalistic, yet packs a huge powerhouse of technology. I didn't even bother reading instructions thinking I'm going to figure out how it works by myself, until I stumble across where the heck am I going to stick micro-usb cable? Device was probably pre-charged already, but still? After fumbling around for a few minutes, I had to open manual book to read about it. Actually the back of one of the earbuds pops open to reveal hidden micro-usb connector. I quickly installed the medium size ear tip and proceeded to pair these up with my Note 2. It was effortless and look really seconds to recognize and pair up with a phone, no need to enter any codes, etc. Right away I tried making phone call, check the dialing by voice, adjust the volume up/down, redial last number, etc. - all the typical voice functions. Everything worked as expected. Then, I decided to test multimedia controls. Playing songs, controlling play/pause, skip to next/prev track, watching videos, playing video games, controlling volume (not the actual volume of the phone, but a typical min/max range of bt stereo headphones) - everything works perfect. No pauses, no breaks or stuttering, no delays, and everything was in perfect sync. I also tested the range of bt connection by leaving the phone on the kitchen table while walking around first floor, going upstairs to a second floor and down to a basement where I observed coverage on par with other bt stereo headphones I've tested.
One thing was bothering me, the sound wasn't as good as I would expect. I selected medium size tips by default, but apparently that was a cause of my problem because it didn't create a proper ear canal seal. As soon as I switched to large tips - WOW!!! I couldn't believe my ears!!! Yeah, it was that good with every detail of the sound coming right at you in almost surround like stereo sound, everything from crisply highs to super clean mids and down to deep lows. With a properly selected tip to seal your ear canal - you are in for a big treat where drivers of these headphones deliver a full rich frequency spectrum of the sound. I know Jaybird mentions a special Shift Premium Bluetooth Audio technology. But no matter what digital protocol you use to enhance the sound, if your drivers can't deliver it - nothing will help. I also decided to figure out which wing cushion to select, and that turned out to be less painful than I thought, where those are actually soft hex perforated wings that hug into the surface of your ear and give you an extra support to keep earbuds from falling out when you run/jump. I mean, those should stay in by themselves, but considering intention of these earbuds to be used with extreme sports - cushion wings are a bonus. Earbuds itself could be worn in two different ways, normal under ear and also over ear. Under ear you can just let chord hang on the back of your neck/shoulders. With over the ear you have an option to use 2 provided clips to snake the excess cord around to shorten it up (like in the last picture I have below).
As I mentioned before, these earbuds are treated with water/sweat repellent Liquipel technology, and I actually tested it out by spraying some water on the cord - water stayed in little droplets. So it definitely will work if you are sweating a lot during exercise or went running under a light rain. So, how about using it in a different environment, just at work or outside while running errands? I believe it's doable. Because of the relatively short cord and rubber material, you can leave these earbuds dangling around and down without a worry they will slip and fall of your neck. It's not going to be as secure like a necklace option, but it can definitely work. Also, if they are dangling down and you get a call, there will be a short pause while you are getting these inserted properly into your ears. It's not as easy as just putting basic earbuds in. So that something you need to work with to figure out the best optimal use. Also, due to a proper ear seal, you get a good basic outside sound isolation, so I wouldn't recommend walking around with these in all the time. My concern is not ear fatigue, but rather not being able to hear what's going on around you. BlueBuds X are definitely designed with sport use in mind, but there is definitely a lot of room for these in everyday life as well. Just for the sound quality itself and how comfortable they fit in - at the current moment with all the headphones (wired and wireless I have) I can't imagine listening to music, or watching the movie, or playing the games with anything else. And on top of that you also get 8 hours of battery life which is incredible considering you only deal with two earbuds connected by a cord.
What can I say, I was VERY impressed with an experience of using these BlueBuds X headphones. Can I say they are a must-have accessory for Note 2? Absolutely not. These are premium bluetooth stereo headphones with a relatively premium price in comparison to other headphones in the same category. It's just like I said in my other reviews where tempered glass is a premium options where you have other much cheaper choices. You can get wired headphones for a tiny fraction of these buds. You can get stereo bt headphones for a fraction of the price as well. But out of everything I have tested so far (and my testing headphones journey is not done yet) these stand head and shoulders above competition in sound quality, integrated phone and audio controls, complete compatibility with our Note 2, and also the best solution for an active lifestyle!
Now, here comes some pictures for your enjoyment!
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thanks for the great review, i've been thinking of buying these for a very long time, but one thing stopped me which is a problem for all Bluetooth headphones with Android.
this thing is there is an audio delay when playing games (little less than 1 second), but this delay is enough to make playing games very annoying as for example when you press the shoot button in a game, you will hear the shot after 1 second.
Can you confirm whether this issue is solved with the Bluebuds X ? if yes i am gonna buy it today itself
please go ahead and try a game like "Dead Trigger" and come back to me on whether there is an audio delay or not with games
Thanks a lot.............
RADLOUNI said:
thanks for the great review, i've been thinking of buying these for a very long time, but one thing stopped me which is a problem for all Bluetooth headphones with Android.
this thing is there is an audio delay when playing games (little less than 1 second), but this delay is enough to make playing games very annoying as for example when you press the shoot button in a game, you will hear the shot after 1 second.
Can you confirm whether this issue is solved with the Bluebuds X ? if yes i am gonna buy it today itself
please go ahead and try a game like "Dead Trigger" and come back to me on whether there is an audio delay or not with games
Thanks a lot.............
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Ok, will try this game and report it to you later tonight.
very good review, if this phone had FM radio would be perfect.
Good review. I'd like to see a comparison between these and the Sony ones that came before it. To see how they are better in terms of range, sound quality and general usability.
ady said:
Good review. I'd like to see a comparison between these and the Sony ones that came before it. To see how they are better in terms of range, sound quality and general usability.
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Which Sony ones do you have in mind? Let me know the model number, maybe I can score a sample for review/comparison
vectron said:
Ok, will try this game and report it to you later tonight.
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No delay playing Dead Trigger. Although now I will have nightmares after playing this game lol!
vectron said:
Which Sony ones do you have in mind? Let me know the model number, maybe I can score a sample for review/comparison
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HBH-IS800
I like that the review, which has a further person in my country selling a used one with a nice price, but I miss FM, with that I think I'll pick up the sony MW1.
vectron said:
No delay playing Dead Trigger. Although now I will have nightmares after playing this game lol!
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Sorry to be pushy but I am now going to buy this bluetooth headset based on your reply.
So you confirm that when you press the fire button in dead trigger, you immediately hear the fire sound? There is no delay (less than1 second) none whatsoever?
Thanks again and sorry for being pushy.
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RADLOUNI said:
Sorry to be pushy but I am now going to buy this bluetooth headset based on your reply.
So you confirm that when you press the fire button in dead trigger, you immediately hear the fire sound? There is no delay (less than1 second) none whatsoever?
Thanks again and sorry for being pushy.
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I'm not here to sell headphones and don't care if you buy it or not. I'm just sharing my experience so you guys can make an educated decision or narrow down the choices. I don't play games with my phone, it's used for work/business, and I actually had to install the game in order to test it out for you. I do understand your concerns and persistence to get an answer to your question, but after installing and playing this game for about 5-10min, I did not see any delay when I tap to fire the gun and hear the fire sound. I don't know what else I can say man. Could it be variation from one phone to the other? Possible. Someone reported about using Tone+ headphones and getting delays in video or buffering/stuttering, while I didn't experience that problem. BlueBudsX is expensive purchase, I understand. So if you decide to invest you money into this product, if something doesn't work you can always return it back. Like I said, you can have a different experience with the same phone and headphones from what I see, due to other apps you have, ROM, general config of the phone, etc. Good luck!
thanks
vectron said:
I'm not here to sell headphones and don't care if you buy it or not. I'm just sharing my experience so you guys can make an educated decision or narrow down the choices. I don't play games with my phone, it's used for work/business, and I actually had to install the game in order to test it out for you. I do understand your concerns and persistence to get an answer to your question, but after installing and playing this game for about 5-10min, I did not see any delay when I tap to fire the gun and hear the fire sound. I don't know what else I can say man. Could it be variation from one phone to the other? Possible. Someone reported about using Tone+ headphones and getting delays in video or buffering/stuttering, while I didn't experience that problem. BlueBudsX is expensive purchase, I understand. So if you decide to invest you money into this product, if something doesn't work you can always return it back. Like I said, you can have a different experience with the same phone and headphones from what I see, due to other apps you have, ROM, general config of the phone, etc. Good luck!
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Thanks for your efforts, appreciated. Now i have the information i want.
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Thanks for your efforts, appreciated. Now i have the information i want.
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If you decide to get it, please come back and share your experience. It will benefit others who might have similar concern and would like to know if it works consistently! You probably have a lot more games to test it with, so it will be good to hear it!
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HBH-IS800
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The one you mentioned looks like an old product from 2009, discontinued already. So perhaps someone else can chime if they had these before? From Amazon reviews it looks like a good product, ahead of it's time back in 2009 but in comparison to BlueBuds X I don't think it stacks up. I would assume sound quality could be on par, although I'm very impressed with buds X. Then, Sony ones had a proprietary bulky charger, short battery life, and some durability problems. Only time with tell with buds x, but so far first week impression is very good. I'm also trying to get review samples of a.m.p ISO for a comparison since it was mentioned in another thread as a worthy alternative.
vectron said:
The one you mentioned looks like an old product from 2009, discontinued already. So perhaps someone else can chime if they had these before? From Amazon reviews it looks like a good product, ahead of it's time back in 2009 but in comparison to BlueBuds X I don't think it stacks up. I would assume sound quality could be on par, although I'm very impressed with buds X. Then, Sony ones had a proprietary bulky charger, short battery life, and some durability problems. Only time with tell with buds x, but so far first week impression is very good. I'm also trying to get review samples of a.m.p ISO for a comparison since it was mentioned in another thread as a worthy alternative.
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fair enough. These are actually an old product, although I still have mine functional even after once dropping them in knee high water. I have only two gripes with them:
1. Short battery life ~2hours
2. Short range and prone to interference: For example they would occasionally jitter in a gym on a busy day. Also occasional skipping if the phone goes more than 2 meters away or if you're passing near high tension lines.
I switched to MW600, which seem to last forever ~5hours+ and while they aren't as minimalist, you do get an OLED display.
Overall it sounds like the bluebuds are worth giving a try.
Thanks
I was supplied a sample for test and evaluation, and I promised that my review is fair and honest
Great headset for the price, got it this Wednesday and so far it has worked fine through my range of devices(galaxy note 2, nexus 7 and galaxy s2x)
4.5 stars.
pros:
Small, versatile and good looking(it's literally just a bit smaller than my thumb)
volume up.down button
multifunctional call button(can also be used for on/off/pairing/voice dialing(coolest feature ever, seriously)/ending calls)
comes with a whole bag of accessories incase you lose any of the mounting items such as the earbud rubber, or the ear clip
comes with a usb charging dock(that can be mounted on a table or stick to an wall)
decent sound quality for wireless headset
hasn't ran out of battery on me so far(1-2hours of music and 30minutes of phone call a day, it is rated at 5hr talk time)
no signal issue all day, although i always keep both my phone and my headset on me at all times. the farthest i've seperated my note 2 and the headset is across my room.
it also comes with a charging cable incase anyone was wondering, you can use the same cable to charge your phone or the headset directly(if you dont wanna use to dock)
cons:
i think the one issue that anker should improve on this headset is the rubber used to cover the actual earbuds, they seem to be a little bit to big to fit into people's ears(even after switching to other ones in the accessories section)
on top of this, i feel that while the sounds are clear, the earbuds themselves are a little bit lacking when it comes to the bass section, which limited the headset from achieving a full on 5 star rating, it may or may not come to people as a drawback depending on the genre of music people listen to.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KYinb5GLsI
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460625
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well, yours is certainly a lot more detailed.
Got the Earbuds live with the phone, was initially pleased with the fitting and operation.
But wearing them while walking about they soon fall out. I've tried at every possible angle, and with both the rubber fitttings, but they soon fall out whatever I try.
My ears don't look unusual so I don't understand this. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions?
I haven't had a problem and I use the large tabs, my wife can't get them in her tiny ears but danged if she can't hear any little sound i make
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Do you mind posting a couple pics with them in so we can see how they are fitting? Might help us out a little.
I have not had any issues with mine using the pad that came out of the box. I normally have to switch the buds to a larger one for better fit (ones that go in the ear), but these were perfect out of the box.
while I like ear buds, this is the age old problem..... do they fit? I hate ones that fall out all the time or don't fit snug..... so there should be a forum on these things.... specifically how they fit...
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Do you mind posting a couple pics with them in so we can see how they are fitting? Might help us out a little.
I have not had any issues with mine using the pad that came out of the box. I normally have to switch the buds to a larger one for better fit (ones that go in the ear), but these were perfect out of the box.
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Here's a pic of the earbud in the right ear. What happens is the speaker end goes deep into the ear and the other only just holds against the earlobe. When I move about, that end gradually slides out and the earbud falls.
This is with the large pad fitted. If I use the small pad it hardly grips at all.
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Here's a pic of the earbud in the right ear. What happens is the speaker end goes deep into the ear and the other only just holds against the earlobe. When I move about, that end gradually slides out and the earbud falls.
This is with the large pad fitted. If I use the small pad it hardly grips at all.
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Looks likeyou have them in wrong........https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcwyXAZZp7w
I've watched that video 100 times.
If I put the bud in at the angle it shows, the top just slips out right away.
I've tried fitting at every possible angle. With both pads. The only way I've got it to stay for any length of time is like the photo. I know that's not right and it doesn't stay in long.
Do you have the ear pads on the right pills? Right on right and Left on left?
I have the Buds Live. They fit fine and are comfortable. No problems with them falling out. I am breaking them in right now ... so don't want to comment on sound quality just yet. I also have several other wireless earbuds; including the Jabra Elite Active 75t (my current favorites).
Just a reminder to fellow forum members ... if you PREORDERED the Note 20 Ultra (or Note 20), you may qualify for the $150 promo from Samsung. I qualified for the $150 and used it to buy the Buds Live. Total cost to me $22, nice deal. I don't know if this a US only promo. Good luck.
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I've watched that video 100 times.
If I put the bud in at the angle it shows, the top just slips out right away.
I've tried fitting at every possible angle. With both pads. The only way I've got it to stay for any length of time is like the photo. I know that's not right and it doesn't stay in long.
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I push them down into my ears until they feel secure. I am 5'7" ... so not the largest ears.
Here's a picture of the bud in my ear, next to a snapshot from the Samsung video. You can see I've fitted it exactly as specified. The bud falls out within in few seconds.
If I fit the bigger pad and put it in the same place, it falls out even before I can take a photo.
Call samsung and ask for the sleeves. They were giving them away in Korea. These might help your situation.
Thanks for the hint!
I called Samsung and the support person hadn't heard of such a thing. But I insisted and they checked - it's called a skin cap. So it's on order. I have no idea what it looks like as Google couldn't find it. Just hoping that it works.
Thanks again.
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Here's a picture of the bud in my ear, next to a snapshot from the Samsung video. You can see I've fitted it exactly as specified. The bud falls out within in few seconds.
If I fit the bigger pad and put it in the same place, it falls out even before I can take a photo.
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Both of your photos look like you are putting them in your ears correctly. I think with a pre-molded product like the Buds Live, Samsung knows they will not work for every person. The fit will range from perfect to it does not work. You seem to be on the doesn't work end of the spectrum. You might want to consider returning them. If you decide to replace them, I can recommend the Jabra Elite 75t or Jabra Elite Active 75t.
I think these are the sleeves mentioned above:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...ves-for-Better-Fit-Samsung-Korea/td-p/1371523
Didn't even know there were extra fittings in the box. The buds fit me well before, but after changing they are even better now...haha
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Both of your photos look like you are putting them in your ears correctly. I think with a pre-molded product like the Buds Live, Samsung knows they will not work for every person. The fit will range from perfect to it does not work. You seem to be on the doesn't work end of the spectrum. You might want to consider returning them. If you decide to replace them, I can recommend the Jabra Elite 75t or Jabra Elite Active 75t.
I think these are the sleeves mentioned above:
https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...ves-for-Better-Fit-Samsung-Korea/td-p/1371523
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Thanks for the link! Can't wait to get them and see how they fit.
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Here's a picture of the bud in my ear, next to a snapshot from the Samsung video. You can see I've fitted it exactly as specified. The bud falls out within in few seconds.
If I fit the bigger pad and put it in the same place, it falls out even before I can take a photo.
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Are you able to move the part that goes into your ear a little bit up? See if that helps with it fitting better.
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Are you able to move the part that goes into your ear a little bit up? See if that helps with it fitting better.
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Yes. Up, down, every which way. I spent hours on it until the ears were sore!
Main reason why I avoided these. Earbuds that don't fit INSIDE the ear canal are always a no-go for me. No seal, no great sound, no security.
Thought I should come back and report.
The device is called the Skin Cap. It's a very thin silicone rubber sleeve that fits over the active end of the earbud, with three cutouts to sit over the ports underneath.
It doesn't add anything to the size or shape of the earbud, but it makes that end less slippery so it grips better.
After wearing the earbuds with the Skin Caps fitted for a day around the house, I can say they are a small improvement. But they never felt really secure, and one fell out when I bent over to pick something up. I don't think I could risk wearing them out in the street.
I'd like to try fitting an extension around on the other end to make it fit better, but then it would not fit into the charging case.
Not very happy.
I contacted Samsung support and they're saying that there are no Skin Caps available for the US
Hi,
I have a problem with the buds pro, thet don't stay in my ear, they fall out even though I'm still and sitting .
does anyone else have the same problem? is there a solution?
Thanks
Have you tried switching to the larger size eartips that come with the buds? Another option is to find a 3rd party eartip that better fits your ears, for example -- https://www.amazon.com/SpinFit-CP100-M-Patented-Silicone-Replacement/dp/B01B793SLU
The trick is to give them a twist when you insert them into your ear, this helps them dig into the right position.
And as above you may need to experiment with the different size eartips.
How to wear your Samsung earbuds
If your Samsung earbuds don’t seem to fit correctly, simply change the earbud tips and wingtips for new ones. Your earbuds come with different sized earbud tips and wingtips so you can get the ideal fit for your ears. You should also make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly.
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Actually this is why I prefer the Galaxy buds live, because they sit in your ear without going into the canal, and I think they sound fantastic. also, if you do any kind of sports, such as running, you don't get the 'boom boom' sound every time your foot hits the ground, which drives me crazy about in-canal earbuds
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The trick is to give them a twist when you insert them into your ear, this helps them dig into the right position.
And as above you may need to experiment with the different size eartips.
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Yeah you definitely need to screw them in
Not so with the Pro's except for sound Q.
I concerned about fit as well. For some they may not work well.
You can also go with foam tips which may work better. Sammy is allegedly considering releasing a foam tip version of the silicon.
I'm considering upgrading to the Pro's from the plus.
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How to wear your Samsung earbuds
If your Samsung earbuds don’t seem to fit correctly, simply change the earbud tips and wingtips for new ones. Your earbuds come with different sized earbud tips and wingtips so you can get the ideal fit for your ears. You should also make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly.
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No wing tips with the Pro's...
Foam, foam, foam. I can't stick silicone tips. Itchy, weird pressure and that odd seal break when you chew or smile. I just can't get on with them.
I've been using foam on IEMs for 13 years now and the benefits are so great compared to silicone - great seal, comfy, better isolation.
I have some of these coming tomorrow as saw them recommended:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B085WLKLJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_847PYM5WRPGW88GR6JNY
Hopefully these will do the trick until comply come up with the goods.
Got my buds pro today and they sound great, but that silicone.... No good, just no good
thank you all.
i have tried all 3 sizes but they are too big.
i can use them without eartips but so they are too small.
I need something between the smaller eartips and nothing.
I will try with the memory foam and
ventolino said:
thank you all.
i have tried all 3 sizes but they are too big.
i can use them without eartips but so they are too small.
I need something between the smaller eartips and nothing.
I will try with the memory foam and
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Try putting them in loosely at first, don't twist.
Allow a minute or two for them to warm up then twist them home.
A small amount of coconut oil in the ear canal helps them seat and prevent swimmer's ear.
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Actually this is why I prefer the Galaxy buds live, because they sit in your ear without going into the canal, and I think they sound fantastic. also, if you do any kind of sports, such as running, you don't get the 'boom boom' sound every time your foot hits the ground, which drives me crazy about in-canal earbuds
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I'm actually in the process of returning the Buds Live I just got with the promo because they won't stay in my ears. I tried both sets of wingtips, got the silicon sleeves from Sammy - nothing worked. They stay in for a little bit but eventually fall out with movement, chewing, etc. Was planning on upgrading to the Pros instead, but now this thread has me contemplating that!
With the silicone they stay in fine for me using largest size tip, it's just the preference thing of silicone vs foam that is my personal issue.
So I have no problem with fit and stability, just the comfort and preference factor of foam
The issue with the pro's is that you can't easily fit 3rd party tips because of the oval shape and extremely short nozzle ... so unless samsung make some better wing'd tips (would love them) they are how they are i think
One of my buds wont stay in either. Keeps falling off no matter what The other day hit my guinea pig on the head
I found even the large tips were a bit loose.
I've ordered some SpinFit cp360 tips instead, but would prefer some foam tips.
I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on those replacement tips @heartyparty
Do they fit well without pulling off too easily and do they fit the charging case?
Just tried out the linsoul foam tips I ordered.
Nice blue colour, wide fitting hole so easy to push in to an oval and slide on to the buds pro nozzle.
Feels pretty secure.
And they seem quite good, definitely giving me a comfier fit and better isolation.
Fit in the case ok, slightly pushing the buds up a fraction but that will settle as they compress over time. Not affecting charging.
Only thing is that they are not a particularly 'tall' tips if that makes sense.
I would prefer something a little taller (longer?) to sit further in my ear canal. As it is the body of the buds are rubbing a bit on my ear and also the oval nozzle section is pretty wide so slightly uncomfortable at first until you get the fit just right. Longer foamies would allow that deeper fit and give a bit of space to keep the wide nozzle bit just a little further out your ear and also stop the buds catching the ear to.
Pretty much nit picking here though. As a 3rd party tip not designed for the buds, they do a decent enough job, thumbs up!
I found these ones earlier which say they're designed for the buds pro. But they only seem to be available on Amazon US
Amazon.com: diofit Premium Designed for Galaxy Buds Pro Eartips/Galaxy Buds Pro Eartips - Black (Foam): Electronics
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