T10 (2024 Upgraded Edition)

I relate to this, there are certain styles of earbud that hurt my ear considerably, like the old iPhone headphones. I've become a fan of this style Tozo earbuds: https://www.amazon.com/TOZO-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Waterproof/dp/B07J2Z5DBM?th=1 They are reasonably priced, they hold up well (I've only broken one once by running it over with my computer chair), decent battery life, I'm happy with the sound quality for books and music. They also have other shapes of earbud.

The TOZO brand of cheap earbuds(model T10 I think) have lasted me more than five years. And they are waterproof to IP 6. I’ve worn them in the pouring rain and had no problems

I too love - and hate! - my new AirPods Pro 3. The ANC, the transparency, the quality of sound … ALL PHENOMENAL!! The Fit in my ears … ABYSMAL. I’VE GONE THROUGH ALL THE damn Silicone Tips - and without fail, ALL of them are a loose fit in my ears! Only the Default Mediums provide a good Acoustic Seal - and they leave my Cochleas feeling RAW …they enter the inner recesses of my Cochlea’s where NO foreign object should EVER penetrate!! BOTH my earbuds dropped out of my ears the VERY NEXT day of my purchase - the fit was so abysmal …. And then I spent the better part of an hour tracking down the one AirPod that had rolled out into the STREET!! The Find-Me feature on the individual AirPods is absolutely PATHETIC!!! I’m so glad a passer-by saw the darn thing, White standing out on the Black Asphalt, otherwise it was $250 INSTANTANEOUSLY down the drain!!! And if the stupid things fall into the sink while I’m washing dishes - while answering calls - I’m SCREWED. For that amount of money, couldn’t the Acoustic Geniuses (a.k.a. SODS!!) at the Fruit Company make them IPX8 Waterproof??? I had to purchase $20 Tozo T10s the very SAME DAY, for fear of the damn things falling into water!! Lucky for me, the Spring Sale at AMZN came to the Rescue and I was able to get them at almost Half-Off!! These are GREAT for Music (Rival the AirPods!!) - AND are IPX8 WaterPROOF - but their TRANSPARENCY Mode is NONEXISTENT!! It’s an awful experience to make calls using the Tozos … OMG. The EQ modes are phenomenal, but when I make a call, even with the most optimized EQ, I still feel like I’m in a Sealed Box … And IT’S DANGEROUS - when I don’t hear any external sounds!! That Transparency Mode is so VITAL - it’s literally a LIFE-SAVER!! ANY SUGGESTIONS, ANYONE?? My ears are RAW this Happy Sunday Morning from all my AirPod and Earbud experiments since Tuesday!!!

Thanks a ton!! I just saw a video in Japanese on these innovative products - and am trying to find an English version, so I can try them out the Azla Xlastic II EarBuds. Tomorrow is the last day for me to be able to return them to Target. BTW, yet another couple of problems have occurred since yesterday: 1) There’s an awful Crackling/Crashing noise that emanates from these AirPods - which jolts my very soul!! This has happened 4 times between yesterday and today. Any ideas as to what this issue is - and the solution? This is clearly a Dealbreaker … and I am about to return/exchange my iPods tomorrow at Target!!! 2) The AirPods got discharged during a call and I switched to Speaker on my iPhone, putting my AirPods back into their Case, to charge up. Not a problem thus far. However, when I opened the case after a couple of hours, I discovered to my surprise and dismay, that while the Left AirPod had charged to 100%, the Right AirPod had only charged to 0.1%!!! I figured I must have seated the Right AirPod incorrectly, reinserted it a couple of times back into the case … and voilà, both had charged up to 100% when I awoke in the morning. Has anyone else experienced this “problem” - and is this a real problem, in the first place? Thanks a ton for your kind insights and feedback, folks!!

TOZO T10 wireless earbuds. $20 a set, buy 2 since most rechargeables won't last a full 14 hours straight. They're *$20 a pair* and I've had mine for years, constant use. Easily some of the best bass and clarity I've ever had from earbuds, wired or not. 250,000+ reviews on Amazon, they do claim 15 hours of play time but I'd say about 11-12. Can be used in the shower as well.

I'd go with the anker soundcore life A1 or tozo T10, both under 40$ solid build good bass and reliable battery life. Great value for everyday use.

For under €40, the JLab Go Air Pop is a great option, super affordable, surprisingly clear sound for the price, and really lightweight for daily use. Another solid pick is the TOZO T10, which has a fuller sound with decent bass and a simple, durable design that makes it good for everyday listening. Both of these give you solid bang for your buck, and they’re widely available. If you can, test them out first with [audiotones.co](https://audiotones.co) to check the tunings if any fit your vibes

Yeah! At under \~$40 (ideally < $30) you can get earbuds that sound a bit better than the SoundPEATS Free2 Classic and support AAC or aptX. Look at budget picks like SoundPEATS T2/T3, Anker Soundcore Life A1/A2, or TOZO T6/T10. They’re usually comfy and land better codecs for the money. About dot-style vs stemmed: the difference isn’t performance, it’s fit and comfort. Dot/bean buds are shorter in your ear and some people find them less likely to poke or fall out, while stemmed ones stick out more but can house bigger mics/antennas. It’s really about what feels secure for your ears, not a universal “one shape stays in better.” If you tell me whether you’re on iPhone or Android, I can tailor a specific pick with the best codec for your device. Before buyng, check th sound profile on [audiotones.co](http://audiotones.co)

I got google pixel buds and some cheap (they were 10$, now 20) Chinese ones from amazon Tozo T10, that I thought would break after a few months but I have them for more than a year and they work great, also could wear them while showering. Both are wireless, just Bluetooth.