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Apple Introduces $300 Beats Solo Pro Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Fold-to-Power, and More
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Thanks. And I agree. While I want noise-canceling to be very good, it doesn't necessarily have to be "best" if it means that I'm wearing the most comfortable headphones around.
So which recent model did Bose take back the crown with? - Is it the Bose Quiet Comfort?
Came here to write this.
They’re clearly on-ear, which I personally can’t stand.
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Bose and Sony are both considered the top options. I tried both and went with the Bose, but it’s extremely close.
That said, I can’t wait for a new generation of new, better Bluetooth models. Right now, the audio notifications on both the Sony and Bose are way WAY too loud for me. Notifications can’t be adjusted or turned off, so every time I get a phone call or a new device connects or disconnects, I get blasted. I hate it, and as a result only use them on airplanes.
That’s all to say: whatever you decide, be sure to try them out thoroughly to ensure you’re happy with them. I regret my purchase and wish I’d waited a generation.
PS. There are countless complaint forums about this on the Bose support site and after 2 years they haven’t fixed the issue, so don’t count on a firmware update to fix anything you aren’t happy with.
Have you actually used USB-C connector on a mobile device like a smartphone or smaller? I have. While USB-C is great for laptops and maybe even "professional" level tablets it is very awkward for smaller devices. There is a small tab inside the connector in the device and it requires a needlessly long cable connector. It is not suitable for small and/or thin devices like smartphones or headphones.
Apple is right to stick with lightening for smartphone, wearables and "non-Pro" tablets.
If anyone offers 20% off of these around Black Friday I will purchasing a pair.
Er, yeah... I have actually. My wife's phone and my headphones both use USB-C. I've never had a problem with it.
Comparing an Apple lightning cable with a Microsoft USB-C cable, the Apple Lightning cable is maybe 5mm longer than the USB-C one, from the bottom of the strain relief to the top of the plug. That's 5mm I'd happily give up in order to use the same cable to charge all of my devices with.
No. Micro-USB only..
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The 2018 13" MacBook "Pro" had no touch-bar, not very good performance, with 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD with 2 TB3 ports. How is that even remotely "Pro"?
Is there a source/image backing this? I'm interested in learning more because I oft criticize Lightning. Thank you!
These are seriously beautiful, a big step up from the glossy Solo 4’s. Having Hey Siri seals the deal.
I think that this is where Apple can release cheaper versions of their more premium Apple products. A redesigned Beats Pill with Hey Siri and AirPlay could become the cheaper HomePod people are looking for.
I also expect that Apple will release AirPod Max branded over ear headphones at the October event for Christmas sales.
I think that this is where Apple can release cheaper versions of their more premium Apple products. A redesigned Beats Pill with Hey Siri and AirPlay could become the cheaper HomePod people are looking for.
I also expect that Apple will release AirPod Max branded over ear headphones at the October event for Christmas sales.
If anyone'e looking for NC headphones I recommend the new Bose 700s. Literally the best pair of headphones I have ever owned. They're $400, but if no long-term issues arise I could see myself using these for 2-3 years easy.
Siri works great on them and if you're like me and want a perfectly flat frequency then check these out.
Siri works great on them and if you're like me and want a perfectly flat frequency then check these out.
These are perfect. I just got my Solo3 back out because the weather is finally such that I can wear them and not cause a ring of sweat on my ears. However I had forgotten how horrific it is to charge them with MicroB. These are a must have if only for the lighting port.
Beats runs as an independent subsidiary. Hence, from Beats. Who owns their stock is meaningless.
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Failed on what level? Being the top selling brand name in headphones? Being nearly 50% of the total market in sales? Being considered to have the best on-ear headphones since the Solo2?
are these the rumored Apple headphones that we’ve been waiting for? Or are they still developing Apple branded ones?
Keep sitting and waiting ... unless the AirPods actually look like pods vs protruding white middle fingers (my own joke of the design lol) with with a proper in-ear seal, great musical range fidelity, and real world noise cancelling like my Sony WMX-1000F's then I'll not buy.
AirPods are crazy convenience and tiny ... I would love to have what I got in them but still only white?! Maybe ... just maybe if the 3's don't pan out I maybe get a colour ware version for my son and I.