Earphones / Headphones: Where to try, what to buy?

What’s the word on wireless earbuds. Using iPhone. Don’t need super magical noise cancelling. I have that already. Day to day use for commuting along 90% traffic free routes.

I don’t like bulky stuff. I won’t make phone calls.

For a mid prove offering, I'm pretty impressed with Anker Soundcore A40

https://uk.soundcore.com/products/space-a40-a3936011

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I'd be interested how their Noise-canceling performs, I have some cheap 30quid (Soundcore Life A1) that I use mainly for phonecalls and podcasting I was impressed!

@hugo7 recommended a few times these ones here a few ages back:

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/16834748/­

It isn't as good as over ear 'phones; i guess there are limitations in what you can achieve with buds.

It's fine for office / walking about, high dB environment like the tube, not so much.

high dB environment like the tube, not so much.

It depends a bit on your tube, but you're right. These absolutely will not work on a noisy tube. For that you really need some proper noise cancelling jobs.

My youngest broke my already ropey OneOdios so I'm now using my Motikom motorbike headset for the Jubilee line - which is an in-ear with excellent noise blocking, and good noise cancelling.

Even so, on the train bit of my commute and the walk to/from the station I still often use the cheapo ones as they're light and easy to pop in/out. I'm still impressed in terms of voice calls (previously their main use) and use them when cooking or listening to a podcast in bed. I like that I can keep them in my pocket to use as/when (but that applies to most of these things I guess).

Just to reiterate though they are cheap and not an audiophile listening experience.

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My Anker earbuds have stopped holding charge. Any reasonable replacement recommends, or more of the same best?

Maybe some that pick up speaking a bit better for calls not just listening?

i got some amazon soundpeats something or other, pretty good for the price!
SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS

Bluetooth headphones (not earphones) budget £150
Any suggestions

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Could anyone recommend wired earbuds with a mic? The apple ones always seem to drop out in one ear. Cheers.

1st gen B&W PX7 more or less in budget if you can find a pair:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bowers-Wilkins-Wireless-Headphones-Cancellation-Space-Grey/dp/B07WK5XT8T

@dancing james

I bought my wife some of these and they are very good, much better than my technics. It says refurbished but they looked factory new

https://www.bose.co.uk/en_gb/products/certified_refurbished/refurbished_headphones/qc45-fr.html#v=qc45_fr_black

Basic and no ANC- but I swear by beats flex for this use case. I like that they hang round your neck and not get lost and no fiddling/losing charging cases.

I had a flare audio earphone thats died and they have offered me a 20% code, PM me if anyone wants

Looking for some cheap noise cancelling earbuds, have ordered the one hugo7 recommended and see what they are like.

The Jxrev headphones have arrived!

Was wondering how they compare with these https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BTYCRJSS? Anker p20i Suppose I better buy both and see.

Anyone have the soundcore liberty nc4 as they are 55 at the moment and wondering if they are better.https://uk.soundcore.com/products/liberty-4-nc-a3947g61

If you are going to fifty then these are also an option
https://www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4241096

I've had a pair of these anker soundcore for a while, although annoyingly i seem to have lost them last week - i rate them:

https://amzn.eu/d/3EoN95h

think they were £70 when i bought them, now £60.

Are they OK to side sleep in? Do you know?

I've not tried to sleep with them on. The design doesn't protrude much so they could possibly work.

I replaced the rubber tips with foam ones which makes them a bit less prone to falling out.

Edit: found them - happy day!

OK thanks. I might give them a shot. One of my Galaxy ear buds is now quiet, after approx 3 years of daily use!

Beats studio3 down from 299 to 99
https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7368305?cjdata=MXxZfDB8WXww&$ja=tsid%3A11674%7Cprd%3A1546795&utm_source=Pepper+Deals+LTD&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_campaign=http://www.argos.co.uk&utm_content=14023759&utm_custom1=1546795&utm_custom2=Other&cmpid=cojun&cjevent=147ddcd4870011ee81f901b80a18b8fc&dclid=CjgKEAiAgeeqBhCO5IGJrZfZ_TwSJACANKzHHz1BQ7gBc89ew6XN2c9Lthih7OQ-_fHVGs0Tf-Qt5PD_BwE

Daughter was looking for some Beats headphones. Link sent :)

That link, from my phone, goes to the play store hukd app download.

Is it a link to the pixel earphones?