• Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
    26·
    3 months ago

    I really wish people were more interested in open format ear buds and bone conductors. They are the perfect blend between personalized notifications, background music and being able to hear what’s going on around you as well as so much more comfortable than having your ear holes plugged up. I wear mine all day long sometimes and forget I’m even wearing them.

        • Mr_Blott@feddit.uk
          3·
          3 months ago

          €240 for the Bose ones isn’t too bad. I know they’re inflated a bit but the quality is definitely top end

          Sony stuff tends to be good but lacks physical buttons, really fucking annoying for accidental button pushes

        • ensoniqthehedgehog@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          3 months ago

          I have both current Linkbuds. I love the concept of the first one but they are uncomfortable for me no matter how I wear them (unless I damn near have them hanging out of my ear, but then they sound bad and fall out easily). The S model is one of my favorite earbuds I own. Super small and light with great sound and fantastic ANC and passthrough. Not quite the same as a truly open earbud though. I want to try the BOSE clip on one’s, but like you said they are pricy.

        • yamanii@lemmy.world
          1·
          3 months ago

          I mean, the budget option there is still a lot of money, I can see why it’s still niche, also seems it would hurt if you use glasses?

          • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
            1·
            3 months ago

            Probably depends on which model and your glasses. Link buds not an issue at all. Bose open not an issue with glasses for majority at least