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I returned these. My Samsung Galaxy Buds2 pros had better transparency mode for work, being that people came to my desk frequently, and me to theirs. Call quality wasn’t as good, and I found the bass to be lacking. My Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2’s are the only keepers. Apple, AZ100’s, Bose, JBL, Sony, and even Beats, I tried them all. Most kept falling out. I workout and play golf in the Jabra’s. They don’t move. Better call quality, bass, and fit. I’m trying a few more when they get here next week, too. Perl Pros, Accentums and the AZ80’s. I doubt I’ll like any of the, but who knows.
Well they still sell them. And they are still easily the best active earbuds by a wide margin. But if you can't find them, I'd say honestly the Soundcore X20 is the next best. Very good for a cheaper price. And I know Sennheiser makes the Momentum Sport but I have tried them as well and I can confidently say they're overpriced and underwhelming (imo) *Other suggestions I see might be good earbuds, but the "active" features are critical to me, you can't dump water on your head mid run with just any earbuds.
Dead serious, buy some lightly used Elite 8 actives on eBay. Or gen 2 if you can find it but gen 2 is often going for more than they retailed for. because the market knows they’ll never be topped. Jabra casually dropped the 2 best earbud models of all time then left the whole industry.
No. Jabra really dropped the two greatest earbuds of all time in the 10s and the 8 actives, then peaced out. I would say keep buying 10s off eBay but they’re going for higher than retail because the market knows they can’t be matched 😓
Dead serious, buy some lightly used Elite 8 actives on eBay. Or gen 2 if you can find it but gen 2 is often going for more than they retailed for. because the market knows they’ll never be topped. Jabra casually dropped the 2 best earbud models of all time then left the whole industry.
Jabra needs to un-cancel their line. elite 8 active gen II are what I always reach for. Have AirPods Pro II and WF-XM5’s. Nothing fits as well, has better anc, has better battery, or is waterproof like my jabras. I should have bought 2 at the end cause I think it’ll be a couple years till someone catches up.
The Jabra’s are the only earbuds I’ve found to hold up in rain for outdoor running. I was so disappointed they discontinued them. I was a lifer. I just got the Beats Pro wrap-around since I’ve always had issues with moisture in my AirPod Pro’s. A bit more volume and bass so I think they will hold up as my weight room mains. The only issue I have is they are IPX4. Was curious how the Sennheiser TW4s sounded?
These are really two different types of buds. Gym is relatively low sweat where ANC and sound quality are a big factor. Running, especially outside, should focus more on IPX rating and maintaining awareness. I use the Beats Pro for the gym, and Jabra Elite Actives for running. I’ve had too many earbuds that were supposedly for running that absolutely shit the bed when the rain starts, or excessive sweat. That’s where that IPX rating really comes into play. IPX4 won’t get it done. Unfortunately, there is a correlation between High IPX and poor’ish sound quality. Also unfortunately, Jabra no longer makes the active earbuds. I have not found a good substitute yet. The Jabras will perform in a tsunami.
I have a track focused NA that's pretty loud. When I'm driving to/from the track I use a pair of Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 earbuds and they are excellent. It's one button press to switch from ANC to hearthrough, and with ANC on, I can barely hear the engine noise and my top buffeting in the wind. And if I need to hear, it's just one tap to switch to hear through mode. However, just now when I went to look up current pricing for the earbuds it looks like they are discontinued and I'm not sure there's a replacement for them.
I was about to say: What are you talking about I have the Jabra Elite Active 8 Gen 2 and they are great and very popular they wouldn't discontinue them... But I looked and you are right they are discontinued 😭 I guess I will have to find something else when I lose one of these again.
Interesting...I was back home in Manchester in March...I nearly ended up carrying a set of 8s Gen 2 for a person in London, who ended up settling for a set of gen 1s...they are definitely becoming rare......it's unfortunate, because Jabra have been my most dependable earbuds by far.
Finally received my last two new pairs of 8s gen2 in the T.dot from my supplier...figured that I should keep one for myself as these are literally impossible to source...ive sold about 10 sets in the last 4 months, with one person traveling from Whitby Ontario..What would be a good price..?.
Wow I have the Elite 8 Active Gen 2 and I hate them. The left one always wants to fall out. I hate that the default is hear-through and I have to change it in the app every day.
Correct, I only run with the right but the default is hear-through. I wonder if there's a way to fix that. I suspect that the ANC / hear-through and being able to move the tracks forward cannot be on the same bud.
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