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Poll: Which W1 headphones will you be getting?
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Ronnoco
macrumors 68030
I'll demo the Airpods once they are released and judge for myself how they perform. Very cool tech though. To be honest, I'm a wireless guy. Anytime I can reasonably cut a cord, I do. Like I said, some pretty cool tech the way they are instantly ready for use, and that little dental floss charger is very slick. They've piqued my interest.
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Statusnone88
macrumors 68000
I'll have to listen to the BeatsX to make my decision. I want the Beats Solo3 for sure though.
From reports i'm hearing the airpods don't sound any different than the wired headphones in the box.
Walt Mossberg said there is No Audio Quality Improvement provided by W1. So a 3.5mm jack would still provide the best audio quality.
That being said seems like W1 is Apples shots fired at Bluetooth and W1 provides a better pairing experience. And another source of revenue for Apple because who's gonna buy headphones that are not W1 Compliant ?
I will patiently wait for W2 anyone who studies Apple must you you Never Ever buy Gen 1 of a new Apple product.
That being said seems like W1 is Apples shots fired at Bluetooth and W1 provides a better pairing experience. And another source of revenue for Apple because who's gonna buy headphones that are not W1 Compliant ?
I will patiently wait for W2 anyone who studies Apple must you you Never Ever buy Gen 1 of a new Apple product.
Oridus
macrumors 65816
Yeah no thanks. I'll buy Gen 1 and then any successive gen that I feel I'd like to buy. Makes sense to me to buy what I want to buy. Not buying something until second gen just because seems silly to me. If you want it, buy it.
bluetooth headphones work just fine with it and will be cheaper than W1 headphones. I don't know what the pairing complaints are with bluetooth. My headphones have always paired right up without issue.
Keep in mind, the W1 IS bluetooth. Just with some apple tweaks on top. The airpods also work on other bluetooth phones.
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Payton34
macrumors regular
Agreed. The team does constant updates and is really helpful if needed. I lost a set of fit sleeves and they sent me a whole set entirely free. I'll be buying their next gen product.
Knowimagination
macrumors 68020
maxsix
Suspended
Well said.
iPhone 7 isn't an S model and seems like nothing more than a placeholder until next year's Anniversary Model is released. Between the first gen haptic home button and other new features, I'll happily take a pass and let others be Apple's Beta Testers.
Whether it's called iPhone 7S or 8, next year's iPhone will be the one to buy.
boston04and07
macrumors 68000
If it's between the Airpods and the Beats X, personally I'm leaning toward the Beats, mostly because that shape of earphone tends to fit better in my ears, but also because I like the ability to control playback and volume via a remote. I currently love my Solo2's but wouldn't mind something smaller for my commute. The magnetic closing of the earphones seems pretty cool too - harder to lose them, I think. I'll check them out.
purpleparrotuk
macrumors 65816
Have you answered calls? Does only the Smart one have gesture controls?
Which one did you guys get?
Smart one is cool, but I don't need heart rate monitor and all that stuff, and battery life is much shorter. I would like the gesture controls for answering a call..
Can you wear just one to use as BT headset for phone?
Looking at their website will tell you only the Dash has touch controls and it is the only one that will receive software updates. The cheaper one will have buttons to press so you can answer a call.
I like that.
AirPods - home, work, exercise.
Beats Studio Wireless - plane/travel and TV watching.
matrix07
macrumors G3
Likes that.
AirPods - home, work, exercise and travelling (the last two with strap)
wired NAD - serious listening.
They make a tether that you can use for all the time or just workouts or whatever.
https://store.bragi.com/us_en/the-leash.html
Has there been any discussion of licensing the W1 chip - and don't tell me see Beats because they're a wholly owned Apple subsidiary now.
Payton34
macrumors regular
I can tell you that they have stayed secured in my ears with no issue. This includes working out, running, etc. No issues. They have multiple fittings for your ear to ensure a snug fit. They are the best wireless headphones out there in my opinion. I bought the Bragi Dash. My wife pre-ordered the Bragi Headphones. I’ll review them when she gets them in November.