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I'm not really someone who can speak to as new price since I tend to be happy with buds in Open Box, Used - Like New, or Refurb'd condition. I feel like I get a lot more for my sound dollar. That said, I am able to comment on sound and fit/comfort. I find the Sony WF-1000XM5s to have excellent sound, but their fit and long-term comfort let me down. I find the WF-1000XM4s much more comfortable and their sound is very good in its own right. I've owned many other Technics earbuds, but never the AZ100s. I recall their sound as being good to very good, with very good noise cancelling. Fit and long-term comfort were very good across the board. The controls were also solid. I moved on from them because I always thought the midrange was a touch veiled and they were not the last word in dynamics. I only own the Bose QuietComfort earbuds, but I find their sound and noise cancellation excellent overall. Long-term comfort is good for me, but I feel the fit could be a touch more secure. The Ultras are less interesting to me because I don't really like earbuds in the mic boom form factor. I've only owned the Sennheiser Accentum earbuds. They aren't bad, but I found the fit a bit odd. I feel like it's possible to get better sound for similar money. The Technics EAH-AZ40s would be a huge upgrade. I should like the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro for their compact form factor, but I feel the fit and long-term comfort should be better than good or very good. Sound is good but nothing spectacular. The multipoint connectivity between my phone and laptop could also be more seamless. I feel like my Sony WF-C700Ns have flawless multipoint and at least 90% of the sound + noise-cancelling for a lot less money. I've never owned the Liberty 4, but if you're on a tight budget the Anker Soundcore Space A40s are tough to beat. Very good sound, NC, fit, and long-term comfort. If you are on a super tight budget and can live with passive isolation the Soundcore Life A1s are worth a listen. I own a ton of Jabra Elites over the years, including the 75ts, 4s in Black and Blue, 5s (currently missing), and 7s. I tend to find them cheap on eBay. I find their sound and NC good to very good. I like their tiny form factor, which makes the long-term fit and comfort excellent for me. This makes the Jabra Elites my favorite workout buds. My 75ts have held up to years of runs and workouts in all manner of conditions. Because of this, I'm bummed Jabra are leaving the earbud segment. In conclusion, I need to declutter and sell off my ridiculously large collection of earbuds!
Have the 75t and went with Bose quiet comfort 2024. No stem earbuds ever fit as good as the Jabras. I can compromise on some things but not the fit. Happy with sound, noise cancelling is good and mic works great.
not as good as Jabra or my IEMs I use for my church gig, but much better in my ears than any stem style buds I've tried. Plus you have some tip and earbud rubber ring to swap out and customize. I left mine on the one out of the box but can tell my right ear might use the larger bud ring.
I have the Jabra 75t and think the great seal I get from them is a big part of the ANC effectiveness. I've tried some NE 2024 and GBP2 and the fit is not as secure and ANC is meh.... so for me its the fit/seal for both ANC and sound quality. I use foam tips on some $40 KZs I use at church for IEMs that sound freakin awesome but find putting the foam tips on the ear buds interferes with the case lid closure.
Got the Soundcore p30i last week from Amazon for $28. Incredible for a cheap earbud. Construction is solid, great battery life and charge time, solid sound quality, fantastic EQ app that also let's your customize the easy to use touch controls, and it has transparency mode and ANC. The comfort level is outstanding. The only flaws are that the ANC is just okay and the charging case is bigger than average. If you don't need ANC I'd actually recommend the Soundcore p20i, which you can get for $18 refurbished on Amazon or 20-ish dollars new. Same thing but without ANC I think. Honestly, I would have thought these earbuds were more in the $50-60 range. I've had the several other cheap earbuds from Amazon, several variants of the airpods, and I was using the Jabra Elite 75T for awhile as my daily driver. I'd say the Soundcore p30i is better than the Jabras, which cost me $60-70.
Jabra elite 75t have pass thru and anc . They are small and controls are great.
I'm hoping to get some recommendations for what headphones would work for my annoying ears. I've had a pair of Jabra Elite 75t that worked well, provided I did no exercise. If I did, I would feel them slowly push out. Samsung Galaxy Buds, and the Buds FE have been the best for me because the wing tips kept them secure in my ear. Unfortunately both eventually died on me, with the latest Buds FE losing all volume. I had a pair of Buds 2 Pro, but found, like the Jabra, they would fall out of my ear the moment I did anything active. I've never tried the on-ear clip style, but wouldn't know where to start.
I have normal ears and I don't have any problem while wearing them. They are not more comfortable or uncomfortable than any other earbud that I've had. In my current ration I have the DPP, OnePlus buds pro 3, Jabra elite 75t and EarFun air pro 4
Denon Perl Pro – Bass is very good. The custom ear-mapping profile is fantastic, and bass is deep and textured. If you really want to go overboard, there’s an Immersion Mode with multiple levels that boost bass to ridiculous levels. ANC is solid too. Regularly goes on clearance for cheap. Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 – Touch controls can be a bit finicky, and they’re quieter than most so you might have to crank the volume. But the bass absolutely thumps and manages to hit hard without bleeding into mids or highs. Available super cheap on Amazon as open-box. Devialet Gemini II – If money isn’t a concern, these are insane for their deep textured sub-bass. ANC is very good, and the soundstage is holographic while keeping that deep low-end punch. Currently my favorite buds. Budget or just bass-focused options: * Jabra Elite 75t – Bass-forward, not much separation but solid. * Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro – Heavy bass, decent ANC for the price. If you prioritize bass over ANC, I’d stick with something like the Denon or Devialet rather than upgrading to the new Sony XM5/XM6, since bass impact is more important here.
If you want stemless with solid sound, check out the EarFun Air Pro 3. Clicky buttons, good bass, and comfy for long use. Also worth a look: Jabra Elite 75T. Older model but still great sound and physical buttons. Skip the Space A40s if sound is your main thing. I found them kinda flat. Try it out on AudioTones .co so you can hear the difference before you buy.
Rankings by Use Case
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Best for Air travel

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Apple - AirPod Pro Series
Best for Audiophile sound quality

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Technics - EAH-AZ100
Best for High-intensity workouts

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Beats (Apple) - Fit Pro
Best for Industrial hearing protection

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Sony - WF-1000XM5
Best for Meetings & video calls

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Apple - AirPod Pro Series
Best for Situational awareness (when running, cycling, parenting etc)

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Shokz - OpenFit Series





