Are AirPods worth the money?

[ollie989898]

There is a version of the ear buds that has a neck/head band which will sit on your person better and be less likely to fall off.

 

[Fellsfarmer90]

Anther +1 for air pod pros noise cancelling is fantastic. Had them fall out once or twice but not a major problem. Use them on the tractor, shearing, dosing, walling, running.

 

[Bossfarmer]

when using them on the phone do you still have to hold your phone up to speak into it?

i meant when you are talking how does the other person hear you without a mic

 

[PI Stsker]

+1 for noise cancelling pros.

I got a set for Christmas, much to my protest due to the cost, but now I’m fully converted.
I can have a full phone conversation while doing something noisy, driving forager for example, and it not sound like I’m sat in a steel box or in a blender. I normally use one at a time and have the other on charge and swap due to being on the phone quite allot.

 

[Steevo]

i meant when you are talking how does the other person hear you without a mic

There is a microphone on the end of the AirPod stalk.

 

[Bossfarmer]

does anyone have a link for these ones with the microphone

 

[PI Stsker]

does anyone have a link for these ones with the microphone

That’s the standard for Apple ear pods. They all have a microphone.

 

[Bossfarmer]

had a look, whats different about the "pro" ones? lot dearer

 

[PI Stsker]

had a look, whats different about the "pro" ones? lot dearer

Someone with more knowledge may correct me but the pro is more designed to take calls from as they have active noise cancelling so the person on the other end of the phone can’t hear the background noise and there all together a crisper sound.

in a nutshell go standard if you want to listen to music and take the odd call, go pro if you want to take phone calls all the time and listen to music occasionally.

 

[Matt77]

I've had both, I'd not go back to standards again, and I don't use them for many calls, it's the noise cancelling and music quality that sell them to me, pro's are worth it, also think they stand up to wet better, I've heard others say the same

 

[PI Stsker]

I've had both, I'd not go back to standards again, and I don't use them for many calls, it's the noise cancelling and music quality that sell them to me, pro's are worth it, also think they stand up to wet better, I've heard others say the same

I agree, how ever never owning a set before the pros I have I can’t compare to the original ‘non pro’ versions…I’ve been known to use mine when pressure washing kit taking a phone call and the person on the other end of the phone can’t tell that I’m not sat at my desk, the noise cancellation is amazing. I can confirm they are fairly water proof, obviously wouldn’t wear them swimming but I don’t need to worry about taking them out if stood out in the rain.

 

[Matt77]

I’ve been known to use mine when pressure washing kit taking a phone call and the person on the other end of the phone can’t tell that I’m not sat at my desk, the noise cancellation is amazing. I can confirm they are fairly water proof, obviously wouldn’t wear them swimming but I don’t need to worry about taking them out if stood out in the rain.

Same, then I get in the sprayer cab with a so called Bluetooth radio and people say I sound like I'm in the engine bay

 

[PI Stsker]

Same, then I get in the sprayer cab with a so called Bluetooth radio and people say I sound like I'm in the engine bay

I have mine in from dawn till dusk and treat them as a Bluetooth earpiece you used to see BMW drivers clad with. Mine would be used for 80% phone calls. It’s amazing being able to take calls hands free and easily how much more productive you find your self. Suddenly no wondering up and down the yard on the phone while looking at that job your ment to be doing. My phone isn’t paired with any other Bluetooth devices as I simply don’t need it and anyone who I speak to before having the ear pods say it’s like I’m sat in a bean can shouting to them.

 

[Will Blackburn]

i meant when you are talking how does the other person hear you without a mic

There is a mic.

 

[Ashtree]

All staff should be provided with noise cancelling pro air pods. The productivity argument has been well made on this thread already.

 

[JP1]

I think airpods are too expensive. Much that I like apple products they were not for me.
I have Sony earbuds. Got them from JL;

Sony WF-C500 True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote, Black

Buy Sony WF-C500 True Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic/Remote from our Headphones range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

Fantastic!
I use them all the time.
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I have them too

Great although they can fall out of my ears

 

[faircomment]

I’m looking to replace my AirPods (as both mine crackle) anyone tried the beats version?

 

[suffolksmallholder]

I have them too

Great although they can fall out of my ears

There is a correct way to get them to fit nicely. This took a while.
The sound quality is great and so was the price.
I listen to them in the tractor and whilst relaxing, not while doing physical work as this would be too much IMO, for anything.
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[JP1]

There is a correct way to get them to fit nicely. This took a while.
The sound quality is great and so was the price.
I listen to them in the tractor and whilst relaxing, not while doing physical work as this would be too much IMO, for anything.
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Same here. Airport lounges, supermarkets, whilst writing reports

Stacks of podcasts to listen to

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Same here. Airport lounges, supermarkets, whilst writing reports

Stacks of podcasts to listen to

Audible, BookFunnel, BookBeat to name a few……. Plus, as you say podcasts & etc.
Amazingly, all on a thing just slightly bigger than a playing card
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