Actually pretty decent headphones that I got in the last batch, bought a couple cheap usbc dongles for devices without a headphone jack and no complaints!
True to my word, I bought some more. Call it dollar cost averaging. There’s a pair in my backpack right now. Hopefully this week I get some time to work on my mashups and put them to use.
My fee for shilling in the writeup should be a couple more pairs
@OCBill3 they support FLAC-- Fully Lossless Analog Codecless technology.
Sounds gimmicky, yes, but also sounds quite good for buds I won’t get my feelings hurt for leaving on a plane or something. Tell that to the Bluetooth earbuds I can’t directly replace when I lose them.
@djslack@OCBill3 Do they actually support FLAC?(Free Lossless Audio Codec BTW.)
AFAIK, the audio fed to a headphone jack is purely analog and the quality of that signal is dependent on the D2A conversion process in your media player and the quality of the wiring and connectors. I’m highly skeptical that a digital signal is received and converted by any earbuds with only a 3.5mm plug.
@ciabelle yeah, that was the joke I was making. They’re just analog earbuds. I guess they support FLAC-- if the device you’re playing music from does. But other than resistance loss and efficiency issues, I’d think any wired earbuds would be “lossless” by the common definition. Even the shit ones they used to give you on airlines and the ones at Dollar Tree.
Dammit, I wish I could use earbuds, but they hurt like hell and won’t stay in regardless of the cushion chosen. If it weren’t for that, I’d jump on this.
I got these last time they were offered an really like them, especially at the gym. Since some of my devices have USB-C rather than a 3.5mm headphone jack, I got this nifty adapter that seems to work well:
I bought these last time, and just bought them again! I didn’t know there was a compact adapter like the one above - I’ll be getting one of those, too.
I’ve always been a little snob like WRT audio - and I’m comfortable listening to these which says a lot.
and best yet, at my age, 4 pair is likely to be a lifetime supply!
As much as I like higher-end HiFi gear, there is always room for less expensive options that can sound pretty good too. For convenience, and things that you might consider expendable or disposable, these ones may be just fine. However, these are NOT where I’d lean for higher quality sound…
If you want to step into the audio enthusiast world, there are a few options that don’t have to break the bank. Moondrop makes the $20 Chu model, which is absolutely incredible for the money, if we’re still in the wired in-ear segment. You’ll get terrific response from bass to treble. And if you feel like upgrading, but still want to keep the price beneath one Benjamin, the same brand makes a well loved model called the Aria for closer to $80-ish. There are several that trend way pricier, but that’s not useful for this comparison.
If you want relatively inexpensive on/over-ear headphones that do the same thing, which is to say that they provide a great audio experience without costing a ton, AKG (part of the Harmon Kardon family) makes a few good models that may be worth a try. There are some Sennheisers or Hifiman models that would take the cake once you pass $100, but again, that’s not where we’re making the comparison.
Hopefully that helps some folks. Rather than toss you to the masses of reviews out there, and especially some of the crazier audiophiles (like Crinacle, who would approve of most of what I’ve just shared), this is just an intro to say that for similar money, you could be in for a great listening experience!
@arosiriak TL;DR these are high end audiophile earbuds like Taco Bell is Mexican food. They get the job done for just a couple bucks, but there are much better options out there if you seek the real deal and want to spend a little more.
@arosiriak What would you recommend as the best headphones/earbuds for working out? I got some pretty decent JBL earbuds on Sidedeal as far as quality and connectivity, but they keep falling out whenever I look down at the floor or the ceiling (ie, pushups or bench press).
@wickhameh For working out, you’ll likely just want whatever fits you best, so that you aren’t dealing with buds that fall out. I wouldn’t do on/over-ear models for that, personally, since the heat would annoy me.
My current choice for that category is different than many, since I don’t want to be in an isolated bubble of sound, but to be aware of my surroundings. To that end, I am a very big fan of Sony’s Link Buds. Not cheap at $170-ish, and mixed reception from many because they’re not heavy in the bass department, but I think that they work very well with minor EQ tweaks in the app, and they both fit well, and offer good opportunity for ambient awareness.
These are really good headphones. Sturdy and sound really good. Only complaint is they are a little heavy, but that goes unnoticed shortly after wearing them.
@blaineg@Pufferfishy I seem to recall that Stan Freberg did a GE commercial in which he was interviewing for a job as an engineer because he wanted to make better toasters…
@blaineg lol - I keep watching this just for the bit in the beginning where he takes off his plaid flannel only to reveal the same plaid flannel underneath Fucking legend.
Thanks, I needed a new pair of earbuds. I managed to break the pair that came with an old Rio Carbon MP3 player, and the ones I’ve been using from the airplane are absolute garbage.
I like the idea, as my Bluetooth connection pops in and out frequently while walking (with the phone carried ~30 INCHES from the buds). However, I have a phone case with hinged rubbery caps over both ports, so a 3.5mm plug gets intense pressure in it, eventually damaging both the plug and the port. I suppose I could cut the rubber cap off, which defeats its purpose…
@MrNews How many phone jacks don’t have that plug at all, not even on the added outer case? It’s a solution that mostly doesn’t have a real problem behind it unless you’re in constant danger of dropping the phone into water, or trying to use it in the rain while unsheltered.
@werehatrack Good point, and although this is an excellent case that’s held up well ( https://amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BDG48KP ) I should probably just cut off the rubber cap.
BTW, Mrs. News has refused to upgrade her 2016 iPhone 6 because they eliminated the 3.5mm port, and she uses it at musical gigs.
I bought these last meh-rathon. I know my age is showing with this… but when the write up says that the headphone jack is obsolete - I don’t think I own an electronic that plays music that doesn’t have a headphone jack.
I still prefer wired buds too. The wireless ones have too short of battery life for me (I need a good 16 hours of play time per day), they don’t always connect correctly, they’re expensive to replace if one/both are lost, broken, or chewed up by a puppy .
All that to say … These are good buds and it’s always nice to have extra ones on hand in a household that uses them.
I never thought it would happen, but I’ve recently noticed an unusual amount of need for 3.5mm jack headphones whether it is for my mom’s roku remote or my Switch. I’m totally in.
@CaneelBay Yup. Unless you buy the membership first, which is also six bucks (per month) but gets you free shipping for as long as you keep the membership. If this is the only thing you’ll ever buy here, then just pay the shipping.
@werehatrack Honestly, finding more than one item to buy monthly on Meh lately is a challenge. Well, maybe excluding that pumpkin spice crap yesterday … can never have enough of that.
I have some of these and they seem well made for the price point, but they are well over twice the size of something that could fit into my ear. A good buy if you’re 11 feet tall.
Chiming in to say yes, these are good. I got two pairs during the April Fool’s Mehrathon as well, I’m very pleased with them for the price. I’d be pleased with them at a retail of $20, honestly.
Received and unboxed, no listening test yet but I assume they sound fine. First thing I notice is very preeeemium packaging, gift box with little ribbon pullout gizmo etc. There is an included brochure that says Voza is an Amazon exclusive brand, lol. The carry pouch is quite nice, dark leatherette with a little springy flat closure, not sure what those are called. The earbuds themselves don’t look special but for $3 a pair that is fine. They are pretty heavy for earbuds, maybe because of a long cord, and they do take up some space, especially in the travel pouch. I generally want very lightweight and compact earbuds that I carry in a tiny container or pill bottle. These are a bit bigger but it is fine.
I see two spare pairs of ear tips, one normal looking and one tiny. They are in a little white sealed baggie (as the earbuds themselves were) and I haven’t taken them out.
The packaging (gift box etc.) is kind of wasteful, but on the other hand it is a nice small gift for the same reason. Anyway, good meh at the price.
Specs
Product: 2-Pack: Voza V100S Hi-Res Bass Series Lossless Audio Wired Earbuds
Model: V100S
Condition: New
What’s Included?
Price Comparison
$39.98 (for 2) at Amazon
Reviews on The Review Index
Warranty
90 days
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Aug 8 - Thursday, Aug 11
Weren’t these in the last Meherthon? Regardless, they are perfectly serviceable, especially considering the price.
@guybrush01 Yes, I obtained a 2 pack at April Fools. I’m very pleased. Considering purchasing more…
@guybrush01
I had to do a double take, I thought it was a MEH-RATHON when I saw these! Reality hit pretty quick though, I came back down to earth.
Get rid of that apostrophe.
@zhicks1987 YES!
It’s Wires, not Wire’s.
No order for you from the Apostrophe Squad until you fix it.
@werehatrack @zhicks1987 No idea what you guys are on about. Looks good to me.
Nice, you fixed it.
Actually pretty decent headphones that I got in the last batch, bought a couple cheap usbc dongles for devices without a headphone jack and no complaints!
/buy
@connorbush It worked! Your order number is: pesky-responsible-goldfish
/image pesky responsible goldfish
@connorbush I bought these last time and was super pleased. Coworker stole a pair. Getting more.
Bought these last time, definitely worth more than $3/per
@CraigDanger Agree. But they stick out too far to sleep in them, meaning I will not buy more. But the sound is amazing for $3.
Bought these last time around, will buy again, free shipping w/vmp and the sound is really, really good
Dollar store
@lilsrm123 Worth the extra $4 to not have to go into a dollar store.
@JinksB @lilsrm123 $3.50, inflation got them too
/buy
@steeltoesenator It worked! Your order number is: clean-swift-squid
/image clean swift squid
These make some kick ass margaritas.
/buy
@Odysseus1001 It worked! Your order number is: queasy-macabre-steel
/image queasy macabre steel
True to my word, I bought some more. Call it dollar cost averaging. There’s a pair in my backpack right now. Hopefully this week I get some time to work on my mashups and put them to use.
My fee for shilling in the writeup should be a couple more pairs
I liked them the last time so why not several more!
Lossless audio? Lol. Does wired mean lossless now?
@OCBill3 they support FLAC-- Fully Lossless Analog Codecless technology.
Sounds gimmicky, yes, but also sounds quite good for buds I won’t get my feelings hurt for leaving on a plane or something. Tell that to the Bluetooth earbuds I can’t directly replace when I lose them.
@OCBill3 Three bucks a pair for decent buds means “Lose less when they get misplaced”, that’s for sure.
@djslack @OCBill3 Do they actually support FLAC?(Free Lossless Audio Codec BTW.)
AFAIK, the audio fed to a headphone jack is purely analog and the quality of that signal is dependent on the D2A conversion process in your media player and the quality of the wiring and connectors. I’m highly skeptical that a digital signal is received and converted by any earbuds with only a 3.5mm plug.
@ciabelle yeah, that was the joke I was making. They’re just analog earbuds. I guess they support FLAC-- if the device you’re playing music from does. But other than resistance loss and efficiency issues, I’d think any wired earbuds would be “lossless” by the common definition. Even the shit ones they used to give you on airlines and the ones at Dollar Tree.
Dammit, I wish I could use earbuds, but they hurt like hell and won’t stay in regardless of the cushion chosen. If it weren’t for that, I’d jump on this.
@werehatrack Did you run out of SuperGlue?
I got these last time they were offered an really like them, especially at the gym. Since some of my devices have USB-C rather than a 3.5mm headphone jack, I got this nifty adapter that seems to work well:
https://www.amazon.com/UGREEN-3-5mm-Headphone-Adapter-Connector/dp/B08TR7LWQH
@heartny Thanks, I grabbed one.
I bought these last time, and just bought them again! I didn’t know there was a compact adapter like the one above - I’ll be getting one of those, too.
I’ve always been a little snob like WRT audio - and I’m comfortable listening to these which says a lot.
and best yet, at my age, 4 pair is likely to be a lifetime supply!
/buy
@phr It worked! Your order number is: dysfunctional-frequent-healer
/image dysfunctional frequent healer
I should buy just to replace my apple ones I carry around in my purse. The apple ones hurt my ears and these ones don’t. I already have the adapter.
As much as I like higher-end HiFi gear, there is always room for less expensive options that can sound pretty good too. For convenience, and things that you might consider expendable or disposable, these ones may be just fine. However, these are NOT where I’d lean for higher quality sound…
If you want to step into the audio enthusiast world, there are a few options that don’t have to break the bank. Moondrop makes the $20 Chu model, which is absolutely incredible for the money, if we’re still in the wired in-ear segment. You’ll get terrific response from bass to treble. And if you feel like upgrading, but still want to keep the price beneath one Benjamin, the same brand makes a well loved model called the Aria for closer to $80-ish. There are several that trend way pricier, but that’s not useful for this comparison.
If you want relatively inexpensive on/over-ear headphones that do the same thing, which is to say that they provide a great audio experience without costing a ton, AKG (part of the Harmon Kardon family) makes a few good models that may be worth a try. There are some Sennheisers or Hifiman models that would take the cake once you pass $100, but again, that’s not where we’re making the comparison.
Hopefully that helps some folks. Rather than toss you to the masses of reviews out there, and especially some of the crazier audiophiles (like Crinacle, who would approve of most of what I’ve just shared), this is just an intro to say that for similar money, you could be in for a great listening experience!
@arosiriak Grado is another great option unless you don’t want on-ear or open back phones.
@arosiriak TL;DR these are high end audiophile earbuds like Taco Bell is Mexican food. They get the job done for just a couple bucks, but there are much better options out there if you seek the real deal and want to spend a little more.
@arosiriak What would you recommend as the best headphones/earbuds for working out? I got some pretty decent JBL earbuds on Sidedeal as far as quality and connectivity, but they keep falling out whenever I look down at the floor or the ceiling (ie, pushups or bench press).
@wickhameh For working out, you’ll likely just want whatever fits you best, so that you aren’t dealing with buds that fall out. I wouldn’t do on/over-ear models for that, personally, since the heat would annoy me.
My current choice for that category is different than many, since I don’t want to be in an isolated bubble of sound, but to be aware of my surroundings. To that end, I am a very big fan of Sony’s Link Buds. Not cheap at $170-ish, and mixed reception from many because they’re not heavy in the bass department, but I think that they work very well with minor EQ tweaks in the app, and they both fit well, and offer good opportunity for ambient awareness.
No Lightening?
Feh!
@NoNopeNot These already weigh next to nothing. No lightening is necessary and would only add to the cost.
/buy
@kc5rbq It worked! Your order number is: distant-fretful-onion
/image distant fretful onion
All these positive reviews are what caused the price increase. I bought them last time and they were 2/$4.
/Buy --q 2
@Seeds It worked! Your order number is: worthless-bubbly-salmon
/image worthless bubbly salmon
@mediocrebot
/giphy worthless-bubbly-salmon
Did you notice that you could buy 10 pair? I “want another?” So many times I now have carpel tunnel.
These are really good headphones. Sturdy and sound really good. Only complaint is they are a little heavy, but that goes unnoticed shortly after wearing them.
/buy
@uvassassin It worked! Your order number is: theatrical-flecked-spade
/image theatrical flecked spade
lol - “lossless” - why not toss a few more baseless buzzwords in there like “bespoke” or “artisanal” for good measure…
@Pufferfishy
The Maker
It was a little hard to find this, as it’s become a real thing now. Sheesh!
@Pufferfishy I suppose the marketing dept. came up with “lossless” because they’re wired. (Wireless can be lossy from time to time…)
@blaineg @Pufferfishy I seem to recall that Stan Freberg did a GE commercial in which he was interviewing for a job as an engineer because he wanted to make better toasters…
@blaineg @werehatrack I am reminded of the Rockwell Retro Encabulator! (an update to original “turbo encabulator”)
@blaineg lol - I keep watching this just for the bit in the beginning where he takes off his plaid flannel only to reveal the same plaid flannel underneath
Fucking legend.
@blaineg That’s so great!!!
Thanks, I needed a new pair of earbuds. I managed to break the pair that came with an old Rio Carbon MP3 player, and the ones I’ve been using from the airplane are absolute garbage.
I like the idea, as my Bluetooth connection pops in and out frequently while walking (with the phone carried ~30 INCHES from the buds). However, I have a phone case with hinged rubbery caps over both ports, so a 3.5mm plug gets intense pressure in it, eventually damaging both the plug and the port. I suppose I could cut the rubber cap off, which defeats its purpose…
@MrNews How many phone jacks don’t have that plug at all, not even on the added outer case? It’s a solution that mostly doesn’t have a real problem behind it unless you’re in constant danger of dropping the phone into water, or trying to use it in the rain while unsheltered.
@werehatrack Good point, and although this is an excellent case that’s held up well ( https://amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07BDG48KP ) I should probably just cut off the rubber cap.
BTW, Mrs. News has refused to upgrade her 2016 iPhone 6 because they eliminated the 3.5mm port, and she uses it at musical gigs.
SWMBO is hard on earphones, so this is perfect.
/giphy floppy-snarky-talk
@blaineg Even knowing how little I spent, she loves them and thinks I’m wonderful.
Who else bought these for the Xbox?
OMG! What did I just order?
/giphy long-kooky-fern
/buy
@lichen It worked! Your order number is: fruity-spicy-scallop
/image fruity spicy scallop
Meh, earbuds shaped like that don’t fit into my freakishly small earholes. I need the kind that, conveniently for me, come with Samsung phones.
Definitely well worth it. I keep them around for my switch in public places and they’re rich enough in sound for that.
I bought these last meh-rathon. I know my age is showing with this… but when the write up says that the headphone jack is obsolete - I don’t think I own an electronic that plays music that doesn’t have a headphone jack.
I still prefer wired buds too. The wireless ones have too short of battery life for me (I need a good 16 hours of play time per day), they don’t always connect correctly, they’re expensive to replace if one/both are lost, broken, or chewed up by a puppy
.
All that to say … These are good buds and it’s always nice to have extra ones on hand in a household that uses them.
In for 2
/giphy pleasing-longing-story
@outdoorslife Kitty says “Let me back in!”
/giphy pretty-locked-start
I like mine better:
@candelabra
It’s crazy how far I had to dig to find out these come with inline mics. Is that not a feature people care about?
@dukeofwulf
It is important enough that it was included in the Specs.
• In-line control and microphone included.
@Euniceandrich Yeah, but not in the title or write-up. So glad you were here to clear that up.
/buy
@relm256 It worked! Your order number is: unqualified-valuable-fire
/image unqualified valuable fire
incredible-abashed-fox
@ppitek That there is a goddamn coyote.
@ppitek @werehatrack
It does look abashed, though.
@ppitek Yote!
I never thought it would happen, but I’ve recently noticed an unusual amount of need for 3.5mm jack headphones whether it is for my mom’s roku remote or my Switch. I’m totally in.
Your order number is: minimalist-unbecoming-gold
$6 earbuds, $6 shipping??
@CaneelBay pay da fee, man.
@CaneelBay Yup. Unless you buy the membership first, which is also six bucks (per month) but gets you free shipping for as long as you keep the membership. If this is the only thing you’ll ever buy here, then just pay the shipping.
@werehatrack Honestly, finding more than one item to buy monthly on Meh lately is a challenge. Well, maybe excluding that pumpkin spice crap yesterday … can never have enough of that.
Some say bluetooth earbuds are the K-cups of audio.
I have some of these and they seem well made for the price point, but they are well over twice the size of something that could fit into my ear. A good buy if you’re 11 feet tall.
I’m in…
/giphy myopic-onerous-reason
@chienfou
ummm … OK??
Chiming in to say yes, these are good. I got two pairs during the April Fool’s Mehrathon as well, I’m very pleased with them for the price. I’d be pleased with them at a retail of $20, honestly.
Geez the peer pressure and fomo
/giphy glad-peevish-summer
@FirstLast87 Hah - I know, right?
/giphy mentionable-waxing-cyclops
eff it…why not?
/giphy ajar-annoyed-smoke
/buy
@notyoutoo It worked! Your order number is: huge-rascally-skink
/image huge rascally skink
Received and unboxed, no listening test yet but I assume they sound fine. First thing I notice is very preeeemium packaging, gift box with little ribbon pullout gizmo etc. There is an included brochure that says Voza is an Amazon exclusive brand, lol. The carry pouch is quite nice, dark leatherette with a little springy flat closure, not sure what those are called. The earbuds themselves don’t look special but for $3 a pair that is fine. They are pretty heavy for earbuds, maybe because of a long cord, and they do take up some space, especially in the travel pouch. I generally want very lightweight and compact earbuds that I carry in a tiny container or pill bottle. These are a bit bigger but it is fine.
I see two spare pairs of ear tips, one normal looking and one tiny. They are in a little white sealed baggie (as the earbuds themselves were) and I haven’t taken them out.
The packaging (gift box etc.) is kind of wasteful, but on the other hand it is a nice small gift for the same reason. Anyway, good meh at the price.
Wired earbuds and wired headphone ports forever!
Is anyone still waiting for these? Tracking hasn’t updated since the 21st…
@Ginaivancic Same here. Mine left TX on the 19th, then were “sorted” seven times on the 21st, but nothing since then. Are my buds lost in transit??
Plugged into an HP Elitebook and…no sound. Too old a connection? Headphones and other earbuds work.