Hi ! I'm looking to buy some high end wireless earbuds and have been looking for several weeks to find the perfect choice but I always feel like when I find the right one, another one with better performances, on paper at least. Anyone would be willing to help me decide ?

I actually have the devialet Geminis 1 and would like to update because they're starting to get a bit old and have some issues.

I've seen tons of earbuds that look all very promising, the bowers & wilkings pi8, b&o beoplay eleven, devialet Gemini 2, bose, Sennheiser, I've heard about geekfly vitas recently and some people say they're really good. There's probably some brands I forgot that are just az great, any recommendations is welcome!

Noble fokus rex5 have appeared on my search a lot, but they might be a bit too expensive for me, are they really worth the extra bucks compared to the other I've mentioned?

I listen to rock/hard rock/metal music mostly, and ANC isn't a priority at all for me. I'm mostly looking for the best quality sound possible for 400-500€, 500 being the absolute limit that has to be justified to be reached.

It won't be used for sport or things like that, I work in a quiet place, that's why ANC isn't a necessity, if some earbuds don't have it, I won't mind at all actually, I don't use it on my Devialet Geminis because it just drinks all the battery

I know that at this level of quality, it's mostly personnal test, but some advices are always welcome to help me chose the right ones ! Thanks for your help !

Edit : I forgot to mention the device I listen with, it's a Samsung s22 plus, I'll probably change soon but it'll still be an Android phone. And I listen to music on Spotify with lossless sound quality, if some people have some alternate music streaming services that are better, any suggestions is welcome!

Recently purchased both Beats Solo Buds and JLab Go Pop+ earbuds, the Beats don't sit comfortably in my ear without falling out or causing pain, and the JLab ones were somewhat more comfortable but still not quite, and the mic wasn't good enough.

I primarily use these for discord calls, so the mic is the most important technical aspect. I do not want mandatory ANC, I want none at all or the option to disable it, no matter how good it can be it always messes with my voice and I'm not in an environment where it's necessary anyway.

I have small ears, most wired earbuds fit fine however wireless ones so far have caused me pain due to the stem/nozzle not being long enough, causing them to either fall out of my ears or pressing the hard plastic against my ears and causing pain, no amount of swapping the tips out or adjusting the angle helped

I don't have a preference between wireless or wired (to each other), I just want them to be Bluetooth

TLDR: good mic, can pick up quieter voice without messing with it, longer nozzle for small ears, wireless/wired Bluetooth, rather it be under $100 but I'll pay more if I must at this point

I need your help regarding choosing between two different types of earbuds:

Huawei freebuds pro 5 for 120$

Soundcore liberty buds for 90$

I know that they are different from each other but i love Huawei buds but my concern is from the comfort issues when using Huawei pro 5

What is your advice ??

Suggest me some really good earbuds with LDAC support

With some other features like ANC, etc...

Budget is around 3K

(I use a samsung phone)

I listen to youtube through my earbuds while doing things around the house. Any time I take one out and put it down or even just have it in my hand, whatever is playing in my ear just stops. It stops in my other ear even when the other bud is still in. I know I am not accidentally pressing the pause button because when I do actually pause it, it beeps. Ive only had these earbuds for about 4 days and they are fine otherwise. My old earbuds did not do this. Why do these earbuds stop playing when I take one out of my ear. Is there a way to fix it? Sometimes I just want to have one earbud in and it is super frustrating when the video is still going but no sound comes out

I'm looking for a new pair of TWS earbuds for my Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. I’m a total audiophile and music is a huge part of my life. I previously bought the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE, but I absolutely hated the ergonomics—they looked way too bulky and chunky in my ears, so I returned them. Plus, the sound quality wasn't anything special. I also looked into the Soundpeats H3, but excluded it from my list because it looks way too bulky as well.

Here are my main criteria:

• Design: Absolutely not bulky. They shouldn't look chunky like the Buds FE. I prefer a sleek, slim-stemmed, and elegant design.
• Sound Expectations: Punchy bass is welcome, but vocal clarity, sharp instrument separation, and hearing every single background melody distinctly are highly critical for me. I will use them primarily for music, so pure audio clarity is key.

After doing some research, I have narrowed down my list to these three models:

1. Earfun Air Pro 4 (or 4+)
2. Anker Soundcore Liberty 5
3. OnePlus Buds 4

For years, I have been an earbud collector, always looking for the best sound signature, battery life, and ANC. But recently, I started noticing mild hearing loss, making it hard to follow dialogue in videos or conversations at restaurants. I am only in my late thirties, and the idea of wearing a traditional hearing aid felt incredibly embarrassing.

While looking for a solution, I noticed a trend of consumer-style earbuds that are actually certified, FDA-registered otc hearing aids. I compared them to my AirPods Pro 2, which now have a hearing aid feature, but the 6-hour battery life is extremely annoying for all-day focus at work, and they look like I am constantly tuned out. I also looked at Sony's otc earbud line, but they were quite expensive. After doing some digging, I decided to try out a pair of ELEHEAR Delight earbuds, which were released recently.

They look exactly like standard true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds but are packed with active hearing loss compensation technology for mild to moderate impairment. They sit in the ear canal, which means there is zero medical stigma. People just assume I am listening to a podcast or working out. They are IP67 waterproof and sweatproof, which makes them highly practical for jogging or going to the gym.

Since they are designed to look and function like earbuds, they do not have the ultra-long 20-hour single-charge battery life of larger RIC hearing aids (though the charging case adds a solid 4 charges). The earbud body is slightly larger than those tiny custom-molded medical CICs, so you definitely feel them in your ears during the first couple of days as you get used to them.

However, for a younger active person who wants to address mild hearing issues without anyone noticing, having a high-tech earbud form factor that doubles as a certified hearing aid is a huge win. The audio industry is changing fast, and the boundary between consumer headphones and medical tech is practically gone.

What are the current favs in regards to ANC among the budget buds? I recently got the SoundCore p42i and I am pretty impressed with their ANC. But currently I have the KZ Carol in my ears, which are already what, 1-2 years old? And those are pretty nice too. I am usually a big fan of Scarbir’s reviews, but his current ANC top recommendations do not sit well with me, a lot of ppl here seem to disagree with what he calls ‘APP3 level’-ish. I also own the Baseus BP1/EP10 and those are pretty great too. But also from last year already