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BN9 BHA

BN9 BHA

DOCKERS
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Jul 14, 2013
22,642
Newhaven
Paulie Gualtieri said:
I had a pair of Jabra Elite Actives (£165) die on me recently so was in the market for some in ear replacements.

After some research I settled with these , quarter of the price and no real noticable difference in sound quality.

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JLab JBuds Mini True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Discover true wireless freedom in a 30% smaller earbud than our JLab Go Air Pop and a case smaller than Airpods. The JBuds Mini earbuds feature over 20+ hours of playtime, 6mm drivers, touch controls and Bluetooth multipoint to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
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Have a read of the reviews, they come out quite good in the sub £100 market. As much as these are technically in ear they are tiny and you don’t even notice them in

I’ve also got a pair of wireless JBL noise cancelling overhead phones for home use but the Jbuds are great for gym and on the go and the case is tiny despite the great battery life
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JLab are good IMO, I’ve got the sport type

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JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 True Wireless Earbuds Black

Experience the best in sport audio with Epic Sport ANC 3 earbuds. Enjoy dual-driver sound, hybrid noise canceling, and customizable settings via the JLab app. Sweatproof, 56+ hours of playtime, and multipoint Bluetooth make these earbuds perfect for athletes.
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Chicken Run

Chicken Run

Member Since Jul 2003
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Jul 17, 2003
19,773
Valley of Hangleton
A mex eyecan said:
Oh wise persons of NSC

I‘m looking for a pair of wireless headphones for my son.
Whilst his hearing is fine he suffers with ear infections a lot and in ear plugs seem to aggravate this.

Much of his music comes via like of Spotify through his phone, not sure if that makes much difference.

He‘s soon to be off for a holiday he’s been saving for for flaming ages. So, I’d really like to treat him to a pair so he can enjoy the use and not cause ear problems.

I can’t afford silly money, but likewise don’t want to buy ‘too cheap’. Is a budget of £100 realistic? If so do any of you experts out there have any recommendations of makes/models worth considering?
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Happy to recommend these i bought recently 👍

 


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AstroSloth

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Dec 29, 2020
1,371
I'd highly recommend some of the Bose noise cancelling headphones.

I got them free years ago with my phone and they're really good, comfortable, good sound and excellent noise cancelling.
 


schmunk

schmunk

Why oh why oh why?
Jan 19, 2018
10,326
Mid mid mid Sussex
Bozza said:
Decent brand, well-regarded, good battery life, noise cancellation and on a bit of a discount.


If you don't trust your son to look after them, these are a good buy for half the price. (No noise cancellation)

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My son has the cheaper ones, or something very similar from Sony, and they are surprisingly good, in all respects. I'd be loath to spend any more.
 






thedonkeycentrehalf

thedonkeycentrehalf

Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
Jul 7, 2003
9,327
I have eczema in my ears which is aggravated by most buds but also over ear headphones make my ears too hot which aggravates them.

I’ve used Bose headphones for years as although they are described as in ear, they sit just outside the ear canal so not as far into the ear as other buds
 








Gabbafella

Gabbafella

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Aug 22, 2012
4,901
Audio Technica M40's will be within your budget, M50's are better if you can stretch it and if your son will appreciate the extra.
M40's about £95, M50's about £125.

Bose have always served me well but will be pricey, Sennheiser are decent and Sony have a cracking range no matter what your budget is.
 


Randy McNob

Randy McNob

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Jun 13, 2020
4,724
I had an issue with in ear pods as they kept falling out and hurt after a few hours use so I bought a soundpeats open ear headphones which are mostly for joggers or cycling. They don't touch your ears and you hardly notice your wearing them, and they good for work meetings as you can still hear sound around you or if someone speaks to you
 


Bry Nylon

Bry Nylon

Test your smoke alarm
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Jul 21, 2003
20,560
Playing snooker
I got a pair of JVC wireless headphones from B&M Stores for fifteen quid. Wear them for 90-120 mins everyday in the gym and they get a fair amount of wear and tear, general abuse and a lot of sweat and they are spot on, to be honest.
 
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Snowflake

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Jan 11, 2018
165
Bozza said:
Decent brand, well-regarded, good battery life, noise cancellation and on a bit of a discount.


If you don't trust your son to look after them, these are a good buy for half the price. (No noise cancellation)

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I can only agree with Bozza on this. Sony at this
Bozza said:
Decent brand, well-regarded, good battery life, noise cancellation and on a bit of a discount.


If you don't trust your son to look after them, these are a good buy for half the price. (No noise cancellation)

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i can only agree with Bozza. Sony are the best out there at the moment and in part the the lower end of the range. I have an old YKG Y500 noise cancelling headphones that are brilliant(they really are!) they aren’t wireless. Which is why I don’t use them. I’d happily donate to you if you could make them work for you.
 


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Snowflake

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Jan 11, 2018
165
Snowflake said:
I can only agree with Bozza on this. Sony at this

i can only agree with Bozza. Sony are the best out there at the moment and in part the the lower end of the range. I have an old YKG Y500 noise cancelling headphones that are brilliant(they really are!) they aren’t wireless. Which is why I don’t use them. I’d happily donate to you if you could make them work for you
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schmunk

schmunk

Why oh why oh why?
Jan 19, 2018
10,326
Mid mid mid Sussex
For anyone using in-ear buds, I can strongly recommend getting some Comply foam tips to replace the standard silicone ones. They are soft foam which you squeeze before inserting - they expand back to gently fill your ear canal, hugely reducing outside noise and improving bass response.
 




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halbpro

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Jan 25, 2012
2,902
Brighton
I will always recommend Soundcore if you’re on a bit of a budget. Very good, always well reviewed for the price point and they have started selling spare parts for them as well.

As others have said, Sony will do you very well too and if you go up to the £200-300 range they have some incredible headphones
 


PTC Gull

PTC Gull

Micky Mouse country.
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Apr 17, 2017
1,291
Florida
Another vote for Bose noise canceling. I have the QC35II. Might be a little beyond your budget brand new but I suspect you can get some on eBay. Bose also do factory refurbished which might save you some money.
 


zefarelly

zefarelly

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Jul 7, 2003
22,767
Sussex, by the sea
AKG have made some of the best headphones in recent years . . . But mostly wired.

I'd start by reading here . . .then look at '23 & '22 reviews sometime you can pick up last years model at a bargain price. I'd buy new, some people ( like my son) wear them a lot ad battery life dimiishes . . . . . . Also worth noting repeat award winners . . . . .

www.whathifi.com

Best wireless headphones 2024

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024
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Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
62,605
The Fatherland
How old is your son? If he’s a teen then I’m not sure asking a load of middle-aged men on a football chat room will help. He’ll want the latest trend.
 




Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
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Ludensian Gull

Ludensian Gull

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Apr 18, 2009
3,919
Mistley Essex
Highly recommend Soundcore ,wife and I both use them and really happy with them . Good sound ,long battery life and cheap . Use mine every day and never had a problem
 
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