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[Mammoth Jones]

If the airpods fit your ear and you're not an audiphile, they're

* self charging
* completely wireless (therefore tangle free and also useable in one ear only)
* easy pairing
* light

wireless buds for an okay price.

That's not an OK price.

This is an OK price. Even this.

If the AirPods didn't have that stem (or it was much shorter) I would pick them up in a heart beat. Thankfully, the Beats X & updated Power Beats quick charge / pair with the W1 chip ala AirPods. So much better looking.

Yearly upgrader here, beyond satisfied in the 7 Plus. Only issue I've run into is the Bluetooth dropping in my M4. Ill chalk that up to BMWs Bluetooth profiles before Apple, though.

I've had nothing but bluetooth dropping on iOS 10 w/ my 6+. Didn't have this issue w/ iOS 9.

 

[DOWN]

I'm personally aiming for Beats Solo3 Wireless

 

[Red]

That's not an OK price.

This is an OK price. Even this.



I've had nothing but bluetooth dropping on iOS 10 w/ my 6+. Didn't have this issue w/ iOS 9.

Air pods are priced competitively for totally wireless earbuds.

 

[Haloid1177]

If the airpods fit your ear and you're not an audiphile, they're

* self charging
* completely wireless (therefore tangle free and also useable in one ear only)
* easy pairing
* light

wireless buds for an okay price.

I don't think that's really an okay price, more of an Apple premium than anything else. The charging is slick I admit but I'd have preferred better battery life instead.

I'm personally aiming for Beats Solo3 Wireless

I hope Sennheiser comes out with something wireless soon. I refuse to buy anything Beats branded.

 

[DOWN]

Why are Bose headphones so ugly?

 

[derder]

Any idea when stores might have the iPhone 7 Plus in stock?

 

[Hidden One]

Any idea when stores might have the iPhone 7 Plus in stock?

Early to mid October.

 

[wolfwolfwolf]

Any idea when stores might have the iPhone 7 Plus in stock?

Keep checking apple store availability. People here in the UK have been able to reserve them for pick up but it's been a bit sporadic and you need to be extremely quick.

 

[Tranqueris]

So my phone got shipped today but apparently AT&T got the impression that I called them the iPhone 7 and activated it, while it's still in China..

Been trying to get it fixed so I can use my old phone but fuck me, the AT&T site is so horrible.

 

[Erebus]

My 7+ also seems to make the processor noise people have been talking about but for me to hear it I literally need to put the back of the phone up to my ear so I don't think it's an issue I'm going to care about.

Same, unless it's proven that it's an actual fault which warrants a recall/replacement - I'm not too concerned.

Can you record a video in a silent room to see if the noise is picked up and can be heard during playback?

 

[Hoo-doo]

Why are Bose headphones so ugly?

Why is their noisecancelling so fucking gooooooood though.

 

[DOWN]

Why is their noisecancelling so fucking gooooooood though.

tru

 

[LyleLanley]

Why is my phone seemingly restoring most of my music before it restores all of my apps?

 

[ESBL]

You guys think the Airpods will be compatible with the Earskinz? I hear they improve fit and seal significantly.

 

[neurosyphilis]

It's going to get scratched from regular use if left caseless. Just the act of putting it down and picking it up from hard surfaces is going to leave marks eventually.

Best start accepting that fact right now.

You're right. My case came in today, its one of those black bumpers with the clear back. Jet black models have this weird defect where there are air bubbles on the back of the phone, with a clear case. It's lame as hell.

 

[robotrock]

You're right. My case came in today, its one of those black bumpers with the clear back. Jet black models have this weird defect where there are air bubbles on the back of the phone, with a clear case. It's lame as hell.

Yo are there any pictures of that out there? Sounds nuts

 

[Hoo-doo]

You're right. My case came in today, its one of those black bumpers with the clear back. Jet black models have this weird defect where there are air bubbles on the back of the phone, with a clear case. It's lame as hell.

Air bubbles in the actual paint? That sounds off, i'd get that replaced.

 

[Hustler]

I just received a text notification that my iPhone is on its way, but without an updated date. Original date is Oct 12-18th.... get excited or no?

 

[Zeyphersan]

My 7+ also seems to make the processor noise people have been talking about but for me to hear it I literally need to put the back of the phone up to my ear so I don't think it's an issue I'm going to care about.

Same, I just tried it. I truly don't get the complaints, it's not noticeable unless my ear is firmly planted on the phone itself

 

[icespide]

I have to put the phone inside of my ear to hear the hiss

 

[GashPrex]

So it was shipped late last week and supposed to be delivered today - and then I checked today and it indicates it never left China and there was a "rescheduled delivery." This sucks - anybody else had this problem?

 

[eyeball_kid]

well, much like the hissing, people noticed because they're looking for hissing. Much like everyone tried to get the bars to drop when wilfully cupping their iPhone 4.
It's not like these problems didn't exist or like nobody should be able to make out differences between the headphones with and without an adapter. It's just that, with iPhone releases, ever since the iPhone 4 really, people are intentionally looking for these "well, now that you mention it ... " flaws.

So you're saying I was merely looking for flaws? *side eye commencing*

I made that first post about the quality after plugging it in to my mediocre car stereo. Even there I knew something was different right away. That's what prompted me to do the listening test with the 6s and 7. Yeah, maybe I have better ears than most people, but that doesn't mean I was trying to find something wrong. I had no agenda against losing the jack, I just expected the adapter to sound as good.

At least now we know it's the adapter. I assume that's why the impedence is so low. Hopefully I can find something more portable than the lightning DACs I've seen, but with better quality than that trash adapter.

I did. useful for keeping them from getting tangled in my bag or pocket

Same. But admittedly they were a pain to put back in.

 

[Haloid1177]

Why is their noisecancelling so fucking gooooooood though.

I've been eyeing up the QC35s recently for work. Tempting.

 

[icespide]

I've been eyeing up the QC35s recently for work. Tempting.

I have them. they're awesome

 

[TheGuardian]

I have them. they're awesome

Same, highly recommended

 

[Jigolo]

I'm surprised there hasn't been a thread on here about the bug on how 3.5mm adapters are crapping out after 5 min of use

 

[Voidance]

I have them. they're awesome

I agree with this. Definitely worth the money.

 

[Haloid1177]

I have them. they're awesome

Same, highly recommended

I could use my $100 in Best Buy points hm...

 

[Hoo-doo]

I've been eyeing up the QC35s recently for work. Tempting.

I have had the QC25 for over a year now and i'm in the same boat. These QuietComforts are by far the best commuting headphones ever made.

I don't even need wireless either. But I just want it.

 

[DOWN]

I've been eyeing up the QC35s recently for work. Tempting.

I have them. they're awesome

I've used my friend's and love them but they are legit the fugliest mainstream premium headphones. Fat, assymetrical, and dated design makes me so sad.

I'm not a hipster about mainstream brands so Bose and Beats are good with me.

 

[icespide]

I've used my friend's and love them but they are legit the fugliest mainstream premium headphones. Fat, assymetrical, and dated design makes me so sad.

I'm not a hipster about mainstream brands so Bose and Beats are good with me.

I dunno I like the way they look. they just look like some regular ass understated headphones. I'm not trying to make a fashion statement

 

[SnakeXs]

I'm not a hipster about mainstream brands so Bose and Beats are good with me.

I honestly have no clue what this is trying to express.

 

[Hoo-doo]

I've used my friend's and love them but they are legit the fugliest mainstream premium headphones. Fat, assymetrical, and dated design makes me so sad.

I'm not a hipster about mainstream brands so Bose and Beats are good with me.

In what world are these the fugliest mainstream premium headphones? What kind of headphones are you wearing?

 

[Tranqueris]

So apparently, my iPhone 7 has somehow been activated in China, and AT&T is telling me that the only way to use my 6 plus again is to go to their store and get a new sim card. I just really hope that my 7 hasn't be fucked around with somehow and I'm going to end up with an empty box on Friday.

 

[breakfuss]

I just received a text notification that my iPhone is on its way, but without an updated date. Original date is Oct 12-18th.... get excited or no?

I got that text as well. Kinda misleading. I believe it's just a reminder for the trade-in offer.

So apparently, my iPhone 7 has somehow been activated in China, and AT&T is telling me that the only way to use my 6 plus again is to go to their store and get a new sim card. I just really hope that my 7 hasn't be fucked around with somehow and I'm going to end up with an empty box on Friday.

The box doesn't need to be opened to activate the phone.

 

[KennyLinder]

I quite like the Sony MDR-XB950BT headphones. They get good reviews and are £99 on Amazon UK atm.

Tempting.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

In what world are these the fugliest mainstream premium headphones? What kind of headphones are you wearing?

Well they're not fashion headphones, so I can see why people would think they're ugly.

I think beats are ugly tho too so meh.

 

[Hanzou]

I did a quick search but couldn't find it. How much space is there on a fresh install of ios10/iPhone 7. Trying to ballpark space available on a factory new 7 or a factory new and upgraded to ios 10, 6s. I would think they would be similar in storage use.

 

[i3allistic]

so what are the difference between the 7 and 7+? beside 7+ begin larger and duel camera lens ...anything else?

 

[Jonnax]

so what are the difference between the 7 and 7+? beside 7+ begin larger and duel camera lens ...anything else?

More RAM

 

[Fliesen]

That's not an OK price.

This is an OK price. Even this.


I've had nothing but bluetooth dropping on iOS 10 w/ my 6+. Didn't have this issue w/ iOS 9.

I don't think that's really an okay price, more of an Apple premium than anything else. The charging is slick I admit but I'd have preferred better battery life instead.

it's an okay price for what those earbuds offer.
Please, find me entirely wireless (no wire between the individual earphones) earbuds that are of similar size and battery life.

Samsung's are $199, Bragi's are $299.

The airpods aren't cheap, i never said that. But they're reasonably priced for what they are. Unless you can come up with a pair of earphones that are 100% cordless and are priced below $100, don't complain about the price - it's simply not the category of earphone's you're looking for.

This is as meaningless as pointing at 49$ on-ears and saying 399$ Sennheisers are way overpriced.
Both devices are wired headphones, that's about it. Compared to those cheapo bluetooth buds, AirPods are leaps and bounds ahead in ergonomics / portability / 'wirelessness'. Just because that's not a feature you care much about doesn't invalidate it.

So you're saying I was merely looking for flaws? *side eye commencing*

I made that first post about the quality after plugging it in to my mediocre car stereo. Even there I knew something was different right away. That's what prompted me to do the listening test with the 6s and 7. Yeah, maybe I have better ears than most people, but that doesn't mean I was trying to find something wrong. I had no agenda against losing the jack, I just expected the adapter to sound as good.

At least now we know it's the adapter. I assume that's why the impedence is so low. Hopefully I can find something more portable than the lightning DACs I've seen, but with better quality than that trash adapter.

The audio quality issue is actually the issue that is the least compareable to the whole "gate"-craze. I have no reason to doubt that you're one of those people who would have noticed something 'off' during regular use.

But to most people, this would have been a non-issue, had it been not brough up.

But i digress, it's nowhere close to shit like "my iPhone hisses if i press my ear against it while running benchmarks" "my iPhone drops bars if i cup it" "my iPhone BENDS IF I TRY TO BEND IT"

 

[neurosyphilis]

Yo are there any pictures of that out there? Sounds nuts

This is from Amazon
https://imgur.com/a/ZlkjK

 

[derder]

In what world are these the fugliest mainstream premium headphones? What kind of headphones are you wearing?

I've been using these with my MBP and android phone. Better SQ than the Bose QC35 and just as comfortable. The Noise Canceling isn't as extreme, however.

 

[DOWN]

I dunno I like the way they look. they just look like some regular ass understated headphones. I'm not trying to make a fashion statement

You are making an unfortunate fashion statement with them

I honestly have no clue what this is trying to express.

There have been many audiophile posts on GAF saying don't buy Bose or Beats because they are okay sounding but way overpriced. A la don't buy Apple because their stuff is ok but overpriced.

In what world are these the fugliest mainstream premium headphones? What kind of headphones are you wearing?

They're pretty huge and ugly. Clumsy from an aesthetic standpoint.

I find their bulging oval eggs and wrinkly ear cups horrible

and that's not even the worst Bose has out right now:

But I'm not here to kink shame

 

[LyleLanley]

If we're talking wireless headphones, what are the best ones that last a long time (12+ hours)? I have the B&O headphones but I don't find them very comfortable for long flights.

 

[robotrock]

This is from Amazon
https://imgur.com/a/ZlkjK

Huh. I wonder why this happens only to the Jet Black.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

it's an okay price for what those earbuds offer.
Please, find me entirely wireless (no wire between the individual earphones) earbuds that are of similar size and battery life.

Samsung's are $199, Bragi's are $299.

The airpods aren't cheap, i never said that. But they're reasonably priced for what they are. Unless you can come up with a pair of earphones that are 100% cordless and are priced below $100, don't complain about the price - it's simply not the category of earphone's you're looking for.

This is as meaningless as pointing at 49$ on-ears and saying 399$ Sennheisers are way overpriced.
Both devices are wired headphones, that's about it. Compared to those cheapo bluetooth buds, AirPods are leaps and bounds ahead in ergonomics / portability / 'wirelessness'. Just because that's not a feature you care much about doesn't invalidate it.



The audio quality issue is actually the issue that is the least compareable to the whole "gate"-craze. I have no reason to doubt that you're one of those people who would have noticed something 'off' during regular use.

But to most people, this would have been a non-issue, had it been not brough up.

But i digress, it's nowhere close to shit like "my iPhone hisses if i press my ear against it while running benchmarks" "my iPhone drops bars if i cup it" "my iPhone BENDS IF I TRY TO BEND IT"

Fair enough. You're right about the feature might hold value to others even if it doesn't to me. To me the lack of wire isn't a bonus worth paying for. Just means it's gonna hit the ground if it ever slips out.

 

[Haloid1177]

If we're talking wireless headphones, what are the best ones that last a long time (12+ hours)? I have the B&O headphones but I don't find them very comfortable for long flights.

I've been reading good things about the Wireless Momentums (gawddamn dat price though).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNI44CQ/?tag=neogaf0e-20

 

[robotrock]

Fair enough. You're right about the feature might hold value to others even if it doesn't to me. To me the lack of wire isn't a bonus worth paying for. Just means it's gonna hit the ground if it ever slips out.

I agree, the Airpods will hit the ground if they slip out of the ear, but from all the impressions and reviews of them so far, they seem to not slip out. I've seen multiple people on video pull off jumping jacks and run laps with the Airpods staying in.

 

[Erebus]

yeah, my messages will be a goner. Willing to pay that price.
My photos are all stored in my iCloud photo library anyways.

How do you restore only the photos from iCloud? I thought it restores everything.