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Hey I will just say that from what I’ve experienced it’s hard to get a lot of bass from open ear buds due to lack of seal (no tips). Just because of sound physics high bass comes from it bouncing around in a closed space. That’s why with headphones, closed off pairs have a lot more bass than open pairs. However, I could maybe recommend the SoundPEATS Air 5 (or air 5 lite) as you could use the app to EQ and add more bass.
I just got some soundpeats air5 lite semi in ear for $50 and I love them. They sound great and are fairly comfortable.
Soundpeats Air5 Lite. Don't be turned off by the low price. They' do semi-in-ear well. I like the Air5 better but they have ANC.
Soundpeats Air5 Lite should be in your price range. They're very good. Soundcore k20i are less expensive but still good. They have a great app that lets you adjust the sound to your liking.
The Soundpeats range on Amazon are very decent for the money. I was surprised by the quality and now have multiple pairs. My wife has had multiple sets only because she loses them, puts them through the washing machine or drops them in water. [Amazon | Soundpeats Air5 Lite](https://amzn.asia/d/2lTG4fd)
Soundpeats Air5. Air5 Lite if you don't need ANC. Air 5: Beige and Lavender are sexy colors, but white is available for $47.99. Beige actually has this pinkish/goldish shine to it that looks pretty sleek. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBLMZ5MS Air 5 Lite: https://www.amazon.com/SoundPEATS-Air5-Lite-Cancelling-Headphones/dp/B0DNZ1Q57Q/
# Began to use SoundPEATS Air5 Lite so far so good
I've been using the Soundpeats Air5 Lites for the last 6 months or so. Sound fine, have an app and are currently about $50 on Amazon. I charge maybe once a week.
I have the soundcore k20i cheap earbuds and they do function well mainly for calls because of the mic. Soundpeats Air5 absolutely shit mid range earbuds that don't function well on calls, stuttering bluetooth connection but anc is amazing. Airpods 4th gen ANC, tried the apple ecosystem, that spatial head tracking when connected to 2 devices interrupts the Bluetooth and there's no option to permanently turn it off, haven't fully explored other things about it.
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