
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

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I just bought the jbl flex tune 2 for $60 on bestbuy and they’re great open earbuds with ANC or you can shut it off and great sound for price. Also bought the sennheiser accentum open for $120 which are crispier and more comfortable than the jbl but no ANC. Better for calls and office work than music. So I kept both. Decided on these over the AirPod 4 to replace my AirPod 2
My old ass has always kinda been anti- wireless headphones (technically anti wireless everything) because it just seems like a way for a company to force you to repurchase something once the battery eventually craps out, or worse... When you lose a single earbud 🤦 BUT as bluetooth and batteries (kinda) have gotten more reliable, I decided over black Friday to grab some JBL Tune Flex 2 from Amazon that were on sale for like $50. They don't sound bad, and actually I was really impressed with how good they actually sounded for $50🤷. I have a few minor gripes with them, but again, they were cheap. I keep seeing EarFun pop up as another sub $100 pair, but am curious if there is a noticeable jump in quality (especially regarding the mics for calls/discord /streaming) Curious if anyone has any experience with them?
Hey! Didn't say I was the oldest lol... I turn 47 next week, which I guess kinda makes me that last generation that grew up with fairly reliable and long lasting analog tech... I ended up going down this rabbit hole when I realized the JBL's don't support any high-res codecs (but they do have a larger, albeit single driver which I think is why they sound as punchy as they do) Thanks for the feedback!
Les tune flex ne sont vraiment pas terrible
Je les ai eus et après j’ai eu des AirPods Pro 2 et la différence était terrible je pensais que c’était normal un inconfort lorsque je les mettais mais avec mes nouveaux je me suis rendue compte que non
Et le son est clairement pas terrible pour le prix. Je ne recommande pas les écouteurs jbl
I have the Blue Parrot 650 and haven't had any issues. Did you download the app and update the headset? Sometimes those updates resolve issues. I also keep the JBL Tune Flex 2 earbuds with me. I prefer the earbuds out of the truck instead of walking around with the big headset on.
tune flex 2s come with many eartips. they should also come with ear tips that dont seal, they just sit on there.
The bass lacks punch. I don't have the club sound. As soon as I push the bass it becomes muddy and crushes the rest. If I boost the treble it becomes metallic, worse with 3d audio. The soundstage becomes better in 3d but the bass completely dies out. A degradation of the total sound in stopped anc. A compressed sound in max anc. A lack of clarity in the mids and definition. A total disappointment. My JBL tune flex were much better.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget ANC king, but no wireless charging & windy transparency fails.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout secure, Apple-friendly, but wing-tips tear and case feels cheap.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Value workout buds, secure fit, but connectivity can be iffy.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget champ with great sound/ANC, but transparency has static.

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Technics - EAH-AZ100

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Beats (Apple) - Fit Pro

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ISOtunes - PRO Aware 2.0

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Shokz - OpenFit Series