Not comfortable in my ears, even before I started wearing hearing aids, so only over the ear “pods.”
While I can use my hearing aids as a bluetooth headset for streaming sound into my head directly (ok, not quite as directly as, say cochlear implants) and with my Android phone, I find I rarely do so because there isn’t much need and I prefer wired headsets to wireless.
@arielleslie I have a pair of Jabra true wireless earbuds, and they’re pretty great. I got a bit of a deal on them, and I don’t regret the purchase at all. Then again, I use hearing aids, so I’m not exactly an audiophile nowadays.
@ahacksaw I got them 50% off, or I wouldn’t have gone for it. Still way more than I usually spend on several years’ worth of earbuds. I just tried them for the first time this morning and every time I took a step a loud thud/buzz radiated through them, so I may be going back to cheapos if changing the cushion size doesn’t help with that.
I don’t use earbuds or earphones of any type at all…they’re always very uncomfortable, never fit right, and never sound good! I only ever wear proper over-ear or on-ear headphones, or ‘ear cans’ as some call them. I also tend to find one high quality set that I really like, and stick with them. I’ve been using the same pair of Sony MDR-X10s for almost a decade now.
@cinoclav Totally agree on the Panasonic. Use a pair every night to sleep with, they lay pretty flat against my ears so I can sleep on my side too. Super cheap on Amazon, as I’m sure you’re aware.
@cinoclav@Fuzzalini I bought a pair several months ago based upon recommendations here. I am happy with them and will likely replace them with another pair of the same type.
Thanks!
I agree with what has been said above about how uncomfortable ear buds are, and as a result, use full over-ear or on-ear headphones.
If I find myself in a situation that absolutely requires something that fits in my pocket for transport, I will opt for “in-ear” style earphones. Despite the more invasive sounding name, they are far less uncomfortable than ear-buds. For these, I will opt for the cheapo strategy.
I have a little messy pile next to my work computer of cords and different variations of these (and a hubman, natch) and I rotate them around depending on what’s working and what’s not. Cheapo is the only way to go for me, I tend to misplace them or roll over things with my chair etc. know what I mean, Vern?
If it doesn’t sound good, it’s not worth listening to. Especially for music, but even for a podcast or something, I’d avoid the cheap earbuds.
I used to wear my big Sennheiser over the ear headphones more, but something changed and now they give me headaches. I should probably see a doctor. I’m not worried about my health, I just really seriously love those headphones.
No earbuds here. I use over the ear headphones at the office and a bone conduction set for exercising or walking so I am still aware of my surroundings.
I use the ones my husband gives me, which are well researched for quality and sometimes free of cost, so I don’t really worry about purchasing new ones for myself.
Prefer over the ear headphones, but use earbuds when outside working with the lawnmower etc since they will fit under my hearing protection. Probably should have done this years ago so I wouldn’t have to wear hearing aids (though that is probably due to a baro-trauma during a dive off the coast of FL years ago)
I don’t like earbuds. I use big old dorky looking headphones, and I’m perfectly happy with that.
Not comfortable in my ears, even before I started wearing hearing aids, so only over the ear “pods.”
While I can use my hearing aids as a bluetooth headset for streaming sound into my head directly (ok, not quite as directly as, say cochlear implants) and with my Android phone, I find I rarely do so because there isn’t much need and I prefer wired headsets to wireless.
Historically I’ve stocked up on cheapos, but I just bought a pair of fancy Jabra earbuds. Hopefully I don’t regret it.
@arielleslie I have a pair of Jabra true wireless earbuds, and they’re pretty great. I got a bit of a deal on them, and I don’t regret the purchase at all. Then again, I use hearing aids, so I’m not exactly an audiophile nowadays.
@ahacksaw I got them 50% off, or I wouldn’t have gone for it. Still way more than I usually spend on several years’ worth of earbuds. I just tried them for the first time this morning and every time I took a step a loud thud/buzz radiated through them, so I may be going back to cheapos if changing the cushion size doesn’t help with that.
Prefer over the ear hook type. Not inserted directly in my ear canal.
I WANT THE SOUND INJECTED DIRECTLY INTO MY BRAIN, LIKE THE IMPLANTS THE GOVERNMENT WON’T TELL YOU THEY PUT THERE!!!
@hchavers
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I don’t use earbuds or earphones of any type at all…they’re always very uncomfortable, never fit right, and never sound good! I only ever wear proper over-ear or on-ear headphones, or ‘ear cans’ as some call them. I also tend to find one high quality set that I really like, and stick with them. I’ve been using the same pair of Sony MDR-X10s for almost a decade now.
These when I don’t want to hear anybody or anything else.
These at all other times. Still the best deal going in value per incredible sound.
@cinoclav Totally agree on the Panasonic. Use a pair every night to sleep with, they lay pretty flat against my ears so I can sleep on my side too. Super cheap on Amazon, as I’m sure you’re aware.
@cinoclav @Fuzzalini I bought a pair several months ago based upon recommendations here. I am happy with them and will likely replace them with another pair of the same type.
Thanks!
@cinoclav @fuzzalini @limewater Are the Pannys the Hje125 ergofit model?
@Fuzzalini @G1 @Limewater Prety sure they’re 120’s. Just look for the ones with 67,000+ reviews.
@cinoclav @Fuzzalini @G1 The ones I have are the 120s. I’m happy with them.
@cinoclav @Fuzzalini @Limewater Thanks, non-gender-specific-bros!
I like what I heard with my new 120’s. The 120’s are far better than my old faves.
@Fuzzalini @G1 @Limewater I’m a bro bro. Glad you like them!
Hate putting anything in my ear. I have two music systems (amps and speakers) plus my car, so I rarely, if ever, use earbuds or headphones.
I agree with what has been said above about how uncomfortable ear buds are, and as a result, use full over-ear or on-ear headphones.
If I find myself in a situation that absolutely requires something that fits in my pocket for transport, I will opt for “in-ear” style earphones. Despite the more invasive sounding name, they are far less uncomfortable than ear-buds. For these, I will opt for the cheapo strategy.
i don’t buy earbuds because i can’t wear them
I have a little messy pile next to my work computer of cords and different variations of these (and a hubman, natch) and I rotate them around depending on what’s working and what’s not. Cheapo is the only way to go for me, I tend to misplace them or roll over things with my chair etc. know what I mean, Vern?
@moonhat I can’t count how many I have lost.
If it doesn’t sound good, it’s not worth listening to. Especially for music, but even for a podcast or something, I’d avoid the cheap earbuds.
I used to wear my big Sennheiser over the ear headphones more, but something changed and now they give me headaches. I should probably see a doctor. I’m not worried about my health, I just really seriously love those headphones.
No earbuds here. I use over the ear headphones at the office and a bone conduction set for exercising or walking so I am still aware of my surroundings.
I use the ones my husband gives me, which are well researched for quality and sometimes free of cost, so I don’t really worry about purchasing new ones for myself.
I have a headphone problem. I have about 10 of them between running headphones and dedicated pairs for specific devices. Do I need help?
@zinimusprime nah that’s a reasonable number. you’re good.
/giphy ear spud
Prefer over the ear headphones, but use earbuds when outside working with the lawnmower etc since they will fit under my hearing protection. Probably should have done this years ago so I wouldn’t have to wear hearing aids (though that is probably due to a baro-trauma during a dive off the coast of FL years ago)
Hey @Barney. Just saw THESE and of course thought of you!
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