BeatsX

[eclipse01]

Any strong opinions here of silicone tips that came with Beats X versus Comply memory foam tips? I have both and think they both work well in different use cases. Foam a little more comfortable and better at noise isolation, but more of a pain to clean/maintain.

Has anyone here experienced any ringing in their ears from using the Beats X?

the default ones worked great for me, the others that came with were either too small or too large, and what is the deal with that medium sized weird tips that come with it?

have not tried the comply foam ones, but when I used the Jaybird X2's those were the only ones I could use to get a nice "tight" feel that didn't hurt my ears.

as for the wingtips, I have not tried them yet as I don't have a problem with them falling out.

 

[decafjava]

Ok I just picked up a pair. Fantastic, one of the best IEMs I tried, they work with all the genres of music I like (which is most) probably not the best for say classical but a heck of a lot better than the Earpods or the Plantronics Gobeat 2 I won awhile back (with mediocre sound and awful battery life). The default tips fit my ears very well and I'll report back about the battery life. Pairing was easy and over in a flash. They are also very comfortable around my neck. Love the magnetic buds as well.

I HATE HATE HATE the carrying case. I can't even fit the BeatsX inside. I went for a walk to test them and had the case in my pocket and they got covered in dust. The kind of rubber that attracts dust like the BeatsX tips attract each other. I am going to have to look for another case - maybe those small waterproof wallets or the like.

I made a stupid mistake registering them - forgot to enter the Apple Music code and when I tried again was told it was not valid - I had problems with the serial number too since I initially had the wrong country. Back to the Apple store to sort this out.

 

[Nismo73]

Ok I just picked up a pair. Fantastic, one of the best IEMs I tried, they work with all the genres of music I like (which is most) probably not the best for say classical but a heck of a lot better than the Earpods or the Plantronics Gobeat 2 I won awhile back (with mediocre sound and awful battery life). The default tips fit my ears very well and I'll report back about the battery life. Pairing was easy and over in a flash. They are also very comfortable around my neck. Love the magnetic buds as well.

I HATE HATE HATE the carrying case. I can't even fit the BeatsX inside. I went for a walk to test them and had the case in my pocket and they got covered in dust. The kind of rubber that attracts dust like the BeatsX tips attract each other. I am going to have to look for another case - maybe those small waterproof wallets or the like.

I made a stupid mistake registering them - forgot to enter the Apple Music code and when I tried again was told it was not valid - I had problems with the serial number too since I initially had the wrong country. Back to the Apple store to sort this out.

Yeah, I'm not too sure what to do with the case. I just stick it on my nose for fun sometimes.

 

[ReardenMetal]

the default ones worked great for me, the others that came with were either too small or too large, and what is the deal with that medium sized weird tips that come with it?

have not tried the comply foam ones, but when I used the Jaybird X2's those were the only ones I could use to get a nice "tight" feel that didn't hurt my ears.

as for the wingtips, I have not tried them yet as I don't have a problem with them falling out.

the default silicone tips were the ones that worked for me, after some trial and error with the others. have no need for the wingtips either. these things are ultra secure. think wingtips are for people w odd shaped canals or people who don't place them far enough in their canals. some of the youtube reviewers don't even put them in correctly.

the medium t-500 isolation comply foam worked for me too, and are the daily drivers due to overall comfort and better noise isolation. i like having both kinds of tips though. different situations/different tips. that goes for my AirPods too, that is, once my replacement pair arrive because the first pair were defective.

my only complaint about the beatsx, and this is probably my fault, is that i'm new to in-ear buds, didn't learn about fitting them properly, listened at too high a volume and gave myself some temporary ear-ringing. in-ear buds are also better thought of as medical devices that deliver sound. why? because these things live in your canal and must be kept clean.

 

[eclipse01]

Ok I just picked up a pair. Fantastic, one of the best IEMs I tried, they work with all the genres of music I like (which is most) probably not the best for say classical but a heck of a lot better than the Earpods or the Plantronics Gobeat 2 I won awhile back (with mediocre sound and awful battery life). The default tips fit my ears very well and I'll report back about the battery life. Pairing was easy and over in a flash. They are also very comfortable around my neck. Love the magnetic buds as well.

I HATE HATE HATE the carrying case. I can't even fit the BeatsX inside. I went for a walk to test them and had the case in my pocket and they got covered in dust. The kind of rubber that attracts dust like the BeatsX tips attract each other. I am going to have to look for another case - maybe those small waterproof wallets or the like.

I made a stupid mistake registering them - forgot to enter the Apple Music code and when I tried again was told it was not valid - I had problems with the serial number too since I initially had the wrong country. Back to the Apple store to sort this out.

Many owners (me included) had to youtube how to get them in the case.

 

[edlex]

Many owners (me included) had to youtube how to get them in the case.

Definitely. I'm a pro at it now thanks to the videos.

 

[ReardenMetal]

For any AirPods + BeatsX owners, what are your different use cases using both of them?

I also just got my replacement AirPods due to that growing connectivity issue they've been having. Fingers crossed on this pair.

 

[eclipse01]

For any AirPods + BeatsX owners, what are your different use cases using both of them?

I also just got my replacement AirPods due to that growing connectivity issue they've been having. Fingers crossed on this pair.

although I don't own both I am strongly considering getting some airpods to use at the office so I can listen to music, take calls and when I take the pod out of my ear the music stops automatically.

BeatsX for use while mowing the lawn, snowblowing, workout activity, noise isolation.

 

[0970373]

For any AirPods + BeatsX owners, what are your different use cases using both of them?

I also just got my replacement AirPods due to that growing connectivity issue they've been having. Fingers crossed on this pair.

AirPods - at work/at desk, conference calls, walking around NYC/outside (non-workout), when I need to hear what's going on around me

BeatsX - on plane, on subway, working out indoors, when I don't want to hear what's going on around me/sound isolation

 

[oneMadRssn]

I think my dream headphones are something with the noise cancellation and fit of the Bose QC20i, but in the form factor of the BeatsX.

 

[csi24]

Yes the cable won't be a bother. If you need to run it in front of you. Won't matter either way.

If it's any consolation I enjoy my BeatsX. I have AirPods as well and find the Beats MUCH more comfortable for more than a phone call. One of the AirPods fits me fine; while the other side scratches my ear it feels like. I'm no audiophile but have listened to some music and handled a few phone calls and BeatsX handled as good as or better than my AirPods. AirPods work perfect for a quick call, beats are good for longer periods of time, for me.

You'll enjoy a pair!

Thanks to you and Nikhil72 advice, I grabbed myself a pair today. I'm liking them so far, and the reviews I've read are pretty spot on. Definitely the most balanced pair of Beats I've ever used. Which is a VERY good thing since I don't listen to rap or hip hop.

 

[ReardenMetal]

although I don't own both I am strongly considering getting some airpods to use at the office so I can listen to music, take calls and when I take the pod out of my ear the music stops automatically.

BeatsX for use while mowing the lawn, snowblowing, workout activity, noise isolation.

>be me
>listens to tons of music
>has different use cases/noise isolation needs
>criticizes looks/design of beatsx + airpods
>vows to never buy either
>tries both
>owns both

 

[csi24]

>be me
>listens to tons of music
>has different use cases/noise isolation needs
>criticizes looks/design of beatsx + airpods
>vows to never buy neither
>tries both
>owns both

I owned both, just sold the airpods. The convenience of the airpods is unmatched. Sound quality is pretty good, definitely better than the earpods. But I listen to a lot of music and the airpods not having volume or music controls were a deal breaker

 

[MICHAELSD]

How do these sound compared to the Solo3? I frankly like the Solo3 a lot more than I was expecting.

 

[Nikhil72]

How do these sound compared to the Solo3? I frankly like the Solo3 a lot more than I was expecting.

Solo3 sounds good and they're clearly more powerful but I think the BeatsX are more nuanced and balanced. And definitely more convenient.

 

[0970373]

>be me
>listens to tons of music
>has different use cases/noise isolation needs
>criticizes looks/design of beatsx + airpods
>vows to never buy either
>tries both
>owns both

Same....same. lol

I owned both, just sold the airpods. The convenience of the airpods is unmatched. Sound quality is pretty good, definitely better than the earpods. But I listen to a lot of music and the airpods not having volume or music controls were a deal breaker

I think I would have likely done the same if I didn't have an Apple Watch. Having an iPhone, Watch and AirPods is kind of the complete experience. <Wait. When did I become *that* person. > I actually really like the Watch with any listening device as it can control just about everything but it becomes especially...prominent?...when using the AirPods.

 

[ReardenMetal]

Same....same. lol



I think I would have likely done the same if I didn't have an Apple Watch. Having an iPhone, Watch and AirPods is kind of the complete experience. <Wait. When did I become *that* person. > I actually really like the Watch with any listening device as it can control just about everything but it becomes especially...prominent?...when using the AirPods.

True. The Watch completes the circle. Just wish Now Playing app was a little snappier to get to and update itself on my series zero.

 

[bruinsrme]

although I don't own both I am strongly considering getting some airpods to use at the office so I can listen to music, take calls and when I take the pod out of my ear the music stops automatically.

BeatsX for use while mowing the lawn, snowblowing, workout activity, noise isolation.

Perfect post!

Though I use my Bose qc35 for snow blowing. They are awesome for that application.
Extended warranty!

 

[Anuba]

BeatsX = great... if you like that icky suction cup feel of shoving tiny plungers into your ear canals, that is. That's right, if you enjoy airplane ear so much that you'd like to simulate the feeling all day long, look no further.

And in case you were worried that the wireless nature of these earphones would deprive you of the awful noise of friction against cables, fear no more. BeatsX will give you the full experience. Their fat, matte, flat cables may be short, but they're still long enough to rub against your collar, your neck or anything tangible – guaranteed to produce friction noise that sounds like a bona fide landslide in full stereo, sure to drown out any music you might be attempting to listen to. If you've ever tried the a-Jays Five, you know exactly the kind of cable I'm talking about. The kind that took design cues from sandpaper. The slightest touch of a fingertip against the cable surface will be impossibly amplified so that your eardrums feel like piezo pickups superglued to a skateboard ramp.

So far I've tried mine while running, shopping, driving and lying in bed.
They're useless for running - the buds do stay in your ears, but the noise they make while you run is unbearable. I'll stick to my PowerBeats2 for workouts.
They're equally useless for driving, shopping or any other activity that entails crossing paths with other humans. You want some sound leakage from the outside world for that, and BeatsX won't help you there.
They're great when I'm lying in bed, though. As long as you lay absolutely still, they're excellent for listening to music.

I honestly thought these would be the perfect compromise that rendered both AirPods and PowerBeats obsolete, but all they did was introduce yet another set of shortcomings.

 

[vbctv]

Picked up a pair of Beats X today at my local T-Mobile. Love them, sound way better than the demo AirPods I tried at the Apple Store. I was amazed at the sound quality and loudness. Very easy to connect and they auto connect to all my Apple devices in the settings, all I gotta do is hit connect on the device I want to use. Well worth the price I paid. I was looking at these beyond the AirPods when they were announced anyways. I want something secure when I'm running around.

 

[Anuba]

Yeah, I'm not too sure what to do with the case. I just stick it on my nose for fun sometimes.

I use it for my Logitech Ultrathin mouse. It just happened to fit perfectly in the beatsX case – much unlike the actual beatsX earphones... for those, I use the case that came with my PowerBeats2. It's larger and closes with a zipper. Fits the beatsX very well. It's what they should've shipped with, but I guess someone wanted to save a nickel per unit.

 

[cookiesnfooty]

I got a pair from EE they just add £10 a month to your contract to pay rather than up front

So far loving them but I do notice often I forget to turn them off draining the battery, would be nice if they turned off without use after a while.

 

[christophermdia]

Ok I just picked up a pair. Fantastic, one of the best IEMs I tried, they work with all the genres of music I like (which is most) probably not the best for say classical but a heck of a lot better than the Earpods or the Plantronics Gobeat 2 I won awhile back (with mediocre sound and awful battery life). The default tips fit my ears very well and I'll report back about the battery life. Pairing was easy and over in a flash. They are also very comfortable around my neck. Love the magnetic buds as well.

I HATE HATE HATE the carrying case. I can't even fit the BeatsX inside. I went for a walk to test them and had the case in my pocket and they got covered in dust. The kind of rubber that attracts dust like the BeatsX tips attract each other. I am going to have to look for another case - maybe those small waterproof wallets or the like.

I made a stupid mistake registering them - forgot to enter the Apple Music code and when I tried again was told it was not valid - I had problems with the serial number too since I initially had the wrong country. Back to the Apple store to sort this out.

Here is what I did for my case ... I bought off of Ebay for like $10 ... bought my wife the black one for her black Beats X ... they fit just fine inside ... and tons better than the case provided ... these are from the powerbeats 2 ...

 

[markhort]

Here is what I did for my case ... I bought off of Ebay for like $10 ... bought my wife the black one for her black Beats X ... they fit just fine inside ... and tons better than the case provided ... these are from the powerbeats 2 ...

That's a great idea, off to eBay to try and find a case.

 

[eclipse01]

The case really is not bad after you know the proper way to put them in the case, I actually like it for the small size and they fit right in my pocket without adding bulk that sticks out.