Tech Earbuds vs. Headphones

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  1. ABM

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    A buddy of mine told me today that, ever since he's gotten his headphones, he's fallen in love with music all over again and won't go back to anything else.

    Me? I have a set of wireless earbuds that sound great. Are headphones all that? I'm thinking especially for, like, running/walking, working out, and the like. To me, it seems as if they'd be a hassle.
     
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    Earbuds always fall out. I work out with headphones
     
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    Earbuds are better for doing stuff that might cause headphones to fall off your head. For pure sound quality i'v always preferred good headphones to good earbuds.
     
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    I’m the exact opposite, but I have one deformed ear. Noise-canceling Headphones on flights and at home, earbuds running or at the gym. Wireless on both.

    Edit: then again, never have been an audiophile. I’ve never had an amp to my headphones, or open-backed, or ...
     
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    Wireless noise cancelling Bose headphones rock.

    Earbuds seem easily lost.
     
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    Iv got weird ear holes myself so regular earbuds fall right out, have to buy ones that are certain shaped or have multiple different sized covers.
     
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    These for working out, playing basketball, running, etc.



    These for for Im in my work zone now, do not disturb.

     
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    Have a pair of AirPods which have decent sound quality, and their pros and cons.

    Have a pair of the sports beats earbuds which go around the ear and I’ve never been a fan of them. One of the more disappointing purchases I’ve made.

    Then there is my pair of beats studio wireless headphones which have amazing sound quality and comfort. The only downside is the leather around the earbuds flaked off over time.
     
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    Headphones are better. For me, too often if i move my jaw too much singing, ear buds tend to go a bit flat or sharp and the jaw bone affects the fit in the ear. Headphones that cover the ear are the best for me.

    And i dont know any engineer who would mix down with ear buds over headphones.
     
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    I use to use earbuds and they worked fine for me.
     
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    Earbuds for convenience and headphones for quality. Only you can decide which is more important.
     
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    OK, $230 is over my budget for headphones.

    Thinking about getting these JBL 500BT for about $50.

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    Amazon sales a brand called Cowen and Ive heard good things about them.
     
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    I got the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (the ones that look like Kidney Beans), I love them.

     
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    Those do look good.

    I like headphones when taking my dog for a walk, and having the ability to listen to music, while also taking business calls when they come in.
     
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    Headphones for everything but a run.
     

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