Earphones

@trev33 said
I’d say if you’re willing to spend £100 on a pair of earphones I wouldn’t be putting it into a reasonably priced bracket.

Perhaps not but having noticed a pair of Bose ones at £319 in Curry’s 😮 it seemed mid-range. Last paid £15 two years ago for a Phillips pair which fall out, get tangled up and sound awful, plus a £25 duty free pair for someone which didn’t impress so it’s what I’m going to have to splash out I guess.

@divegeester said
Reviews here.

https://www.whathifi.com/best-buys/best-wireless-earbuds-budget-and-premium

Thanks, looks an excellent comprehensive review from a reputable source.

@drewnogal said
Perhaps not but having noticed a pair of Bose ones at £319 in Curry’s 😮 it seemed mid-range. Last paid £15 two years ago for a Phillips pair which fall out, get tangled up and sound awful, plus a £25 duty free pair for someone which didn’t impress so it’s what I’m going to have to splash out I guess.

Yeah you can pay crazy prices for some, bit like sunglasses, never spend anything more than £30 on something I’m likely to sit on and break or just lose. Sometimes it’s nice to splash out though, especially if it’s for much better quality.

@drewnogal said
Half the price of the most expensive type? Up to £100 if they have a great sound quality and they mustn’t fall out.

That doesn't work out - you can buy earphones for thousands of gold-plated audiofool dollars if you really want to.

I advise not wanting to, but you can.

@shallow-blue said
That doesn't work out - you can buy earphones for thousands of gold-plated audiofool dollars if you really want to.

I advise not wanting to, but you can.

Just want a decent upgrade on what I have which is more suited to my need. Would prefer not to spend too much, that’s why I’m seeking advice here.

@trev33 said
Yeah you can pay crazy prices for some, bit like sunglasses, never spend anything more than £30 on something I’m likely to sit on and break or just lose. Sometimes it’s nice to splash out though, especially if it’s for much better quality.

I went mad on a £120 pair of Ray-Bans in Spain in 2014 after my £25 M&S ones broke. I liked the style, unfortunately they were expensive. Still have them and they still look perfect.

@drewnogal said
I went mad on a £120 pair of Ray-Bans in Spain in 2014 after my £25 M&S ones broke. I liked the style, unfortunately they were expensive. Still have them and they still look perfect.

Quality often out trumps price.👍

@great-big-stees said
Quality often out trumps price.👍

They also sit on my nose in a level way. Some cheap ones look lop sided which I put down to my ears being joined to my head at different heights? 🧐

@drewnogal said
Any recommendations for a reasonably priced, discreet, wireless type that won’t fall out during fast walking / slow jogging?

Anker soundbuds

@drewnogal said
They also sit on my nose in a level way. Some cheap ones look lop sided which I put down to my ears being joined to my head at different heights? 🧐

One could, in a pinch, put a groove in the arm on the higher ear.🤔

@great-big-stees said
One could, in a pinch, put a groove in the arm on the higher ear.🤔

I’ve considered a quick nick with a scalpel too 😖

@drewnogal said
I’ve considered a quick nick with a scalpel too 😖

OK, now that’d be, just a wee bit, over the top...OUCH.😉