This feels WRONG - Sony Linkbuds

[@redracerb18]

I'm happy that Sony is actually releasing something with a brand able name for once

[@moldyshishkabob]

Was looking for this comment. So far, this is one of the first instances of Sony's typewriter monkeys actually writing a sentence from Shakespeare.

[@OxidativePhosphorylierung]

Brought to you by dankpods

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

It still have a code name, Sony WF-L900, the number 900 actually may hint on a lower tier model in the future, as usually Sony only put 900 on models that have price tier variation with 900 being the top of the series, look up MDR-MA900, WF-SP900, etc, their one off special is usually numbered either 1 or 1000.

[@redracerb18]

@@MuhammadKharismawan link buds 900 is going to alot more memerable a name

[@batt3ryac1d]

Actually shocked they must've hired some marketers lol

[@danbongo503]

This seems like a product made specifically for me. I almost exclusively wear only one earbud at a time, that "isolated" feeling makes me claustrophobic, and i really don't like not hearing around me. I've never found transparency modes to be my thing either. And for 179 (the entire video I was expecting a $250 price tag) i'm going to have to try and get my hands on these.

[@dafuzz1500]

Have you tried bone conduction headphones? I'm the same as you and can't stand being cut off from hearing around me, especially as I work in public spaces. I've been using airshokz for a couple years now. Perfect for podcasts, passable for music.

[@larsboner9224]

Bone conduction headphones are great. I’ve got aftershokz too and love them. I listen to KZbin on the go and have spatial and environmental awareness with no issues. They also end up being so “barely there” for me that I forget that I’m wearing them when I go to bed. Have recommended them to family and relatives and they love theirs too.

[@marcusborderlands6177]

@@larsboner9224 bone conduction is great.for voices, but that's about it. Music sounds awful

[@ThunderDraws]

oh man same - I'm sitting in front of my computer with normal closed back over ear headphones right now - with the left cup behind my ear and the right cup on my ear... I definitely need some open back headphones or ear buds now that I think about it...

[@vals9838]

@@dafuzz1500 bone conduction earphones are great and I own a pair of aftershockz but in some use cases like lying down or using chair with headrest, there is no comfortable position with them.

[@gtrhetgstr6gr6yg]

Never thought about the idea of open back wireless ear buds like this.

[@daniel_poore]

IDK man if they are advertising pokemon go as an ideal use case... Id love to give these a try and see. I no longer own ANY overear headphones that are closed back everything is open and either planar magnetic or dynamic drive... feels like there is probably a solid reason why people dont design and sell open back IEMS.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@daniel_poore yknow what's the closest headphone comparison to these? HD800, as those actually also have a hole in the centre of the driver. Well useless comparison aside, not sure why either, so far earbuds, cheap and expensive ones still exist in nihhe market while others are either going ANC or just good passive isolation, that's all they ever try because that's the nature of TWS, being used portably make em more useful with noise isolation built in. Here, their use case are more niche, but for me I can already see this being useful for office use, as i've tried a couple IEM with "open back" design, various earbuds, EX1000, heck even LCD i3, they still block sound a tad too much for me to be aware of the surroundings. I wonder whether these can fare better.

[@Heidegaff]

Me neither. Mainly because it sounds like an incredibly stupid idea, so stupid in fact that no sane person would think about it.

[@finkijlua4851]

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[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@Heidegaff does it? Personally, being able to have music while still hearing my surrounding is kinda a dream of mine since I was a kid, Grado SR60e I used to have fulfilled that dream in a bulky setup, after that a couple others (iSine, Earbuds, EX1000) , but none actually manage to be as transparent as I want them to be for office use. These actually interest me.

[@HeadsetHistorian]

Sony did a great job here, these are the first properly innovative buds I've seen in years that actually have me wanting a pair. Great work.

[@Mellonote]

new buds who dis

[@DarkestKnightshade]

They're innovative, but nowhere near worth the price

[@benbenoy4419]

@@DarkestKnightshade are you sure? $179 seems fair.

[@DarkestKnightshade]

@@benbenoy4419 I mean if ur only looking at the biggest brands like Sony, bose, Apple, dre, senheiser, and bang and Olsen then maybe, but otherwise absolutely not. Around this price point the best choices would be the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, Jabra Elite 7, Drop+Grell, or the Beats Fit Pro (all of these are also a better choice than the airpods pro or 3 btw). Oh and galaxy buds pro. And if your reply is "well none of those are open ear designs" then my recommendation would be one of the versions of the soundpeats True Air lineup (2, 2+, and 3, ranging from around $30-$50). They all have good connection codices, better battery life than the link buds or airpods, and pretty fair sound. The 1More comfobuds 2 are great too, they just have a small silicon liner on the end of the open air pod design for a better seal. Honestly there are so many good earbuds from brands like 1More, edifier, jabra, soundcore, soundpeats, and a few from jlab in the price range from $40-$150 that blow the higher priced big brands away with comparable sound and anc, and even better battery life, durability, and waterproof rating most of the time. All the big brands have conditioned people to be ok paying way more for earbuds than they should.

[@mayraniah7652]

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[@SeaIify]

Let me share my experience with these. I got them for Christmas and I can tell you, shortly, that they're great and I really like them. However, they *may* have a few significant inconveniences, depending on some things. -They're indeed very comfortable. Once, I legit forgot I was wearing them and almost took a shower with them. However, my ears had to get used to them. During the first 3 days, after using them for a couple hours each day, I developed a somewhat strong sore in both ears where the back part rests, mostly, specially on the right ear (either because of the shape/size of my ear or I just didn't adjust the bud the same way as the left one, if not both things). Of course, your experience may vary. I have slightly small ears, (compared to Linus, I'd say juuust a bit smaller than his, although the shape is fairly different), and the buds fit almost perfectly on mine, with almost no room for movement. I believe smaller ears may have a problem with soreness and general uncomfortableness (if that's a word) over prolonged use, if they can fit them at all to begin with, while bigger ears would almost certainly feel more comfortable in general but may have issues with them being a bit looser in the ear. -Sound quality is decent. Overall, better than I expected, even, considering both shape/format (mostly) and price, but, as someone who listens to a lot of electronic music, you will certainly notice a drop in quality there, also with things like electric guitars. Pretty much anything electronic will sound slightly muffled, not much, but fairly noticeable. (Not really an issue for me, though). In the other hand, melodic-instrumental music (specially pianos and similars) sound really great, imo. -The wide area tap works great, though perhaps, _too_ great, as it's pretty sensitive. They detect taps every now an then when I brush my hair around the zone and you can literally slap yourself 2 times with the same force you'd clap your hands and they'll detect it. Even eating/chewing crunchy stuff may trigger the things. (Happened to me only once, but yeah) The only really bad experience I've had with the app happened after using the tutorial/demo for the wide tap feature. There, it reproduces a loud, high-pitched piano sound instead of the default "dun-dun" sound when you do the taps, but it continues to reproduce them even after completing the demo and closing the app and I couldn't find any way to turn it off (it is very loud and annoying, painful even), so I had to uninstall and install again the app to get rid of it. I don't know if it was a bug or just bad UI/UX implementation, but, either way, just in case, I'd recommend to just not do that tutorial/demo.

[@Finat0]

Amazing and helpfull review 👍

[@Nubrigtube]

I'm so glad Sony didn't give up on this design which they introduced some years ago. Always thought it was a brilliant idea but ANC Earbuds would kill it. Now I'm definitely looking forward to getting them.

[@brendanmccreesh5112]

definitely going to try a pair

[@Xi_Pooh_Shill]

So glad companies are still being creative and doing their own R&D (and not just blatantly copying airpods basically being lazy doing shortcuts).

[@UnrivaledPiercer]

These honestly look really good, both design and functionality wise. I'm actually pretty interested in getting a pair.

[@nicholaslennon]

Same, those look super cool

[@jurajchobot]

Yeah, also they are probably the only in-ear headphones I would buy as there's often some weird kind of pressure build-up when my ears are covered. Kind of as if my skull had to breathe through ears. These are probably the only earphones that allow that. If they really sound that great I am probably getting a pair for myself.

[@JG-of8hg]

Bear in mind those seen prety useless in noisy envirobments.. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3_MnIetfJ2VY7s

[@wadurito]

@@jurajchobot you should look into wax removal, diy kits can be cheap and it solved the same issue for me - but I had a doc do mine.

[@Spectru91]

the mic is garbage

[@dragon2knight]

Good idea, would love to try these out. I hate the full in ear feel, it gets uncomfortable for me very fast, so this would be a great alternative. Good one Sony!

[@JLK89]

Same. I think this good be very good for office use. Talk on teams as easily as with the guy next to you.

[@ph4nt0k3n]

You are probably already aware of this but apple's earpods/airpods are open back headphones that don't go into your ear. They just sit in the concha. Anyways just a quick reminder that open back earbuds already exist and they're really popular.

[@dragon2knight]

@@ph4nt0k3n Of course, but these will actually sound good 😉

[@ph4nt0k3n]

@@dragon2knight I don’t know about airpods, but earpods do have a good sound. They feel very balanced to me(I am using hd599 as a daily driver). I‘d even argue they are the best headphones in their price range.

[@dragon2knight]

@@ph4nt0k3n This will always be subjective for sure, but I found them a bit generic myself. I like a more balanced sound and if I can get a real, not digitally enhanced, sound stage, all the better. This may be the only choice for that outside of full sized cans. Can't wait to get my paws on 'em, just pre-ordered them over at BezosLand.

[@LockheedMartinEnjoyer]

Been running these daily for a few days, these are perfect for the user who's constantly working with people and need to talk to their coworkers or customers while still wanting to listen to music, this is where Sony adaptive volume control comes in handy, if you want to cancel everyone out around you this isn't for you.

[@Runescape.]

trekz bone condition headphones do the same thing and last longer, and work better. the only reason i wanted these was wearing in bed because you cannot wear a bone conduction band in bed.

[@jfaria]

@@Runescape. Bone conduction headphones usually suck if you have to wear glasses/sunglasses and will have inferior audio quality.

[@tams805]

@@Runescape. Yes, but they sound worse and are bulkier. Bone conduction are better for use when exercising, but for everyday use these are better.

[@MrDarkoiV]

Hey, any update after a year?

[@AnthonyMunyi]

Speaking as a (a) parent and (b) office worker, these sound like a must have. I've always wanted to listen to music while the little one sleeps, and be able to hear when they wake up. As an office worker I've always wanted something more practical than wireless earbuds - because they're really impractical to handle when you're not listening to anything. I've always preferred neckbands for that reason, because they can just hang around your neck. But if these can stay in the ear for a while and still be comfy, that's huge. All day comfort would make these supreme.

[@LockheedMartinEnjoyer]

Been daily driving them for a few days comfortablity might be up to the user but if you used the galaxy beans pod before then it actually not that different in the fit, the tiny rubber loop dig into the tiny space in your ear for a tight fit, and slightly more comfortable, sleeping with them in don't feel comfortable sadly and they don't have great battery life anyways. They're exactly for the use you wanted, the adaptive volume control is pretty good though atm need some more patches but overall the experience is amazing for work, shopping, or just doing thing around the house. Downside if you use all the features battery life is somewhere 4hr of full to zero.

[@mourningcitizen]

@@LockheedMartinEnjoyer does it work with the Macbook? As in the software can I install it on the Mac and use it's full capabilities or is that not possible?

[@LockheedMartinEnjoyer]

@@mourningcitizen I wouldn't know haven't bought anything from Tim Cook since Jobs died.

[@Kasper0822]

Props to Sony for innovating and making something pretty cool.

[@rubiconnn]

Knowing sony there is going to one or two huge glaring issues that ruin it, likely due to using proprietary connectors or software.

[@LukasVokrinek]

@@rubiconnn shush you, negative Nancy

[@thelarry383]

@@rubiconnn except there is none of that. try again. This isn't 2006 anymore

[@johnpaulalbrecht7305]

@@rubiconnn when was the last time you see a sony with proprietary pins?

[@rubiconnn]

@@johnpaulalbrecht7305 All of their products that use barrel plugs use a proprietary layout. A sony bluetooth speaker I bought a year or two ago uses this proprietary plug.

[@SmugHomura]

Wow, I never thought openback earbuds could be a thing but I am so glad to see I'm wrong. I might actually buy a pair of earbuds for the first time in my life

[@finkijlua4851]

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[@leonfrancis3418]

Buds Live, almost a year earlier.

[@ahappycoder2925]

I think Audeze did the original open backs lol

[@Arastelion]

Probably a better concept than bone conducting headphones to keep an ear on your environment.

[@ShawnAuth]

Except that bone conducting headphones don't obstruct your ear at all. This allows them to be used in manufacturing/warehouse positions, while not reducing the wearer's hearing at all. I know that General Motors allows production employees to wear bone conducting headphones while they work, but nothing else.

[@rajder656]

@@ShawnAuth this shouldn't either, thats why they are openear headphones

[@clmrsmn]

@@rajder656 It does allow /more/ sound through than normal inears but it does obstruct slightly, as you can see with the fairly small hole, which in a busy loud environment like a factory it could really effect your hearing. But you do make a good point

[@mattsoup4121]

@@clmrsmn bone conduction also obstructs your hearing a bit. From a comfort standpoint these will crush them.

[@clmrsmn]

@@mattsoup4121 i didn’t think bone conduction headphones block the ears at all. the ones i’ve seen vibrate on the bit infront, like where linus was tapping

[@monicapinto3225]

To my ears these 3rd Gen Air pods are more comfortable compared to the newer Pro version with the soft gel tips. kzbin.infoUgkxgl8SzyQoymMu-S3V55Dskg5QJ8xr1yCR That said, compared to the 3rd Gen, I notice these do not stay planted in the ear as well. One design issue I think, is you squeeze the stem and click it twice to advance your songs. On 3rd gen you tap the large speaker. The difference is by grabbing the stem each time, you tend to loosen the bud fit in your ear. Not always, but the bud falls out a few times while running. The old tap to change never had that problem for me. I would not have changed that tap function. That said, the newer Pro version sticks in the ear, almost airtight if you want that. I do not like that Airtight fit. So that's why I'd stay with this version as the best trade off of comfort, use, and overall feel.

[@TalesOfGod]

Great to hear and a lot of people were curious if they were going to succeed where others had failed. It seems like Sony hit all of the right notes and I hope this is a success for them.

[@brandonl4511]

Wow, I can't remember the last product that I felt like I HAD to own regardless of price. $180 was an instant buy for me, I've been constantly looking for something resembling openback in earbuds for a DECADE. I'm so excited to get these :D

[@stevewang]

yeah, very few open earbuds. I'm on my 6th Plantronics Backbeat Fits, even getting used ones for this reason! they are very underrated, reviews rarely include drawbacks of closed earbuds.

[@dudeman8622]

Yeah same here i ordered then right after i finished the video

[@OneDollarWilliam]

The comments on text reviews of these are chock full of people who cannot imagine a use case for them and I'm like, "What kind of luxurious life do you live that you can just shut out the world all the time?!" I have so many things to listen for I only ever wear one earbud: my toddler, my wife, my coworkers and clients, the guy on an electric scooter who's also texting for some reason. These are going to be a godsend for me... the first time they go on sale.

[@justMeJustBri]

I was using some Afterhocks while I worked as a bartender and they were great. If these existed back then I would have absolutely loved them! Having said all that, just got my LinkBuds in the mail and I do indeed love them!

[@liambohl]

Unironically, congrats on being in a place in your life where you can choose to buy a product before considering the price.

[@stardustcrosser]

These honestly sound like a really great idea and perfect for me. I deal with really bad earwax buildup to the point it blocks up my ear and i lose my hearing. As well, i suffer from hearing sensitivity so wearing earphones that plug in my ear can get really uncomfortable. I'm also prone to ear canal infections so the less things in my ear, the better. Definitely will check them out when they drop.

[@Lena-qg8bd]

yeah... it's quite nice but sometimes you just want the ANC ahahah

[@xthelegend89]

Same here. In the meantime I got Anker’s Soundcore glasses so I can listen to music at work without blocking the outside world. They’re nice and I love them (especially with the interchangeable frames) but the sound quality isn’t comparable to good earbuds, so I’m really looking forward to these.

[@shivamarya5225]

yeah in that case these are pretty good, allowing air to pass should prevent moisture build-up and canal infections.

[@finkijlua4851]

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[@Lena-qg8bd]

yeah, i want to actually go try them when they release because they look like i'd love them (apart from ANC which i love when people are around and i dont need to talk)

[@erikibarra14]

Sony had a prototype of these several years ago at SXSW in Austin. At the time they had a neckband with a camera. I thought they were really cool and always wondered why they never released them.

[@ilovefunnyamv2nd]

at a guess... the camera. that was one of the negative PR for devices like google glass, having a discrete camera ready to go at any time...

[@erikibarra14]

@@ilovefunnyamv2nd I meant the earbuds were cool, not the camera lol

[@SylvieTheBagel]

@@erikibarra14 why was there a camera?

[@erikibarra14]

@@SylvieTheBagel the camera was on the neckband so you could use it take a picture and send it to your phone

[@SylvieTheBagel]

@@erikibarra14 not a bad idea. like why do people care if you have a camera on your neck, humans have eyes and memory, and we also have a thing called security cameras...

[@vsarge8762]

This could be the first healthy earbuds to be available ever. Open back allows to the ear canal to be ventilated at all times so bacteria and earwax can't be build over in there so it reduces the alarming increasing rate of ear infections people are getting from using traditional closed earbuds daily and even often. This is a breakthrough in technology and health at the same time.

[@simbast9726]

Just don't wear earbuds very often. Stonks

[@Vendzor]

@@simbast9726 Missed the point. With the Linkbuds, you can use them for longer periods of time without fear of infection, which is great for heavy users.

[@simbast9726]

@@Vendzor you save a lot of money if you lean toward speaker gaming when you feel uncomfortable

[@Vendzor]

@@simbast9726 True, but I bought the Linkbuds to use out in the wild so I can still hear the birds while my music plays. I already got me some nice over ear headphones for gaming sessions 👍

[@Mikael-jt1hk]

"Alarming increasing rate of ear infections" yeah i think you are the only person who heard about that 😂 wtf are you on about?

[@EMP5409]

As someone who is completely deaf in one ear, I bought these as soon as they released. I wanted something that allowed me to hear around me while I work. Only using one earbud doesn't really work for me. These are amazing from that perspective. I can now listen to music, podcasts, and audio books and still carry on conversations without having to take out my earbud and ask someone to repeat themselves. I also own the WF-1000XM3s which I bought for the active listening, which works okay, but still doesn't really allow me to hear clearly.

[@abelb8555]

Same here

[@Daniel_VolumeDown]

Maybe bone conduction headphones would work in your case?

[@kruger2635]

The presure build up on normal ear phones is why I typically dont wear them, but these looks so promising

[@haruncavuldak216]

Try jabra elite 75t actives. They equalise automatically without any moving parts.

[@dav2mai]

This is cool. I would be interested in using this for commuting with bicycle, so I still got that audible awareness and not some screeching wind noise from a transparency mode, or in a car that doesn't have at least AUX-in, so I can listen for if it makes abnormal sounds.

[@tonyrulez69]

"so I can listen for if it makes abnormal sounds." Listening to abnormal sounds of your car shouldn't be the priority. Listening to your surroundings should.

[@jaredf6205]

Or horribly dumb bone conduction headphones.

[@finkijlua4851]

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[@willfarmer7351]

Wow- riding a bike would be really cook! I also notice a lot of wind screeching when using my air pod pros when bike riding... For 179 Sony definitely has an interesting product here

[@dav2mai]

@@tonyrulez69 A car isolates the inside from the environment, including sounds, where deaf people can legally drive in many countries. You're protected by a metal body. I'm saying the priority levels for environment sounds for a bicycle and a car are very different. Sound in a car is a minor priority, vision is most important, I just like to know that the cars I drive are mechanically sound so I'm sure it has less chance of breaking down in the middle of wherever.

[@skorne7682]

I too use open backs for gaming, but these I would absolutely wear in the summer when it's too hot to wear big bulky cans. I find in-ear earphones uncomfortable because to me they feel like my ears are blocked. I am very very interested in these.

[@finkijlua4851]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@nathantylersturgill]

Sony has honestly been killing it in headphones in recent years I have a pair of the WH1000XM3 over-ears I use literally every night and they've been going strong for at least a couple years now.

[@BlueCitySmiles]

Have the XM4's. They are amazing

[@clblanchard08]

XM3's sound off! They really knocked it out of the park with them. Wearing a pair right now that I've had for years and absolutely love. I thought about upgrading to XM4's but I have zero reason to since these are working as solid as they ever have. As a side note I kinda felt bad for dropping $350 on a pair of headphones at the time but man, when these die I'll absolutely do it again.

[@Awkventurer]

I just got my Xm4s yesterday and got a bit of a headache! I’ve always used open back headphones so the change has been big for me. Do you guys have any recommendations how to alleviate that, or settings etc.?

[@nathantylersturgill]

@@Awkventurer the only setting I changed was the adaptive sound control, where it automatically adjusts the level of noise cancellation based on what you're doing, I prefer to set that manually, I feel it changed on its own far too often. One thing you could try is the optimization.

[@basta60]

I have XM3 for about 3 years now and the battery only last 1 hour. How about your battery life?

[@CallOn84]

Just got them in today. I've never had earbuds that fit so well into my small ears like these ones. Sounds great as well. Would recommend!

[@abdomaster5928]

How much you got it? And from wich site?

[@CallOn84]

@@abdomaster5928 I bought mine directly from Steam. It's released on Amazon as well, but I got them for £149.

[@bryanbisimotopinas345]

let us know if you can sleep with it. and will it still be comfortable until it runs out of juice

[@ahmetnurisaglik]

Please try to talk by Phone riding a bike. Mean how will be the sound quality under windy situation !? Regards

[@muphinslang9805]

I plan to get one but I very concern about how bass sound Linkbud can do? Is it good?

[@DJDekgit]

I'm super interested in these. My issue, even with the super lightweight galaxy buds live, is the heat buildup in my ears. My inner ear can't breath and causes them to become uncomfortable. These being open would allow heat to escape and not block noise when I'm at work, but add music to a open environment privately.

[@taj-sid]

This 100% agreed.

[@daisycutter2978]

abso-effin-lutely.

[@SMEARGLEX75]

How are the Buds Live, if I may ask?

[@DJDekgit]

@ドーブルX75 amazing. Very comfortable and great sounding. Battery lasts me all night (10 hr shift) and no issues instant pairing with my samsung phone. They sound better than my wired bose soundtrue earbuds.

[@brianlempa]

I work in a warehouse, I always used my ear buds (everyone does) but decent ambient noise detection was a must and still is as if we rely on sound heavily for anything from simple conversations to making sure your not going to get hit by a 10K lb forklift. As someone who has also loved my open backs, been getting disappointed with ambient noise detected as of lately (not saying it not good let me make that clear), I am very tempted to get a pair asap.

[@michaelnagl6203]

I work in a warehouse too and can confirm that ambient noise is a must. I lost my Samsung buds pro and have been using pixel buds since. Haven't enjoyed them as much as I thought I would (even though they fit really nicely) because of the functionality of ambient noise being available on the Samsung buds. So these sony buds are an instant buy for me. Without question

[@dualCalibur]

I've always had issues with typical earbuds staying in my ears even with properly sized buds. Not to mention being uncomfortable for long periods of use. I have Galaxy Buds+ but they have been nothing but disappointing in their fit. These, however, look promising.

[@sadmanbob]

That’s interesting, for me the buds + are the best fitting, regular AirPods are good and the pros tend to slide out after a bit so I have to keep adjusting. I am actually really interested in these new earbuds as well, they’d be amazing for work

[@cocazerow6580]

[edit]you must get a stroke reading this, im drunk and im not american but here you go: i have galaxy buds+, airpods wich i use with my work phone amd i think they suck, and galaxy buds2, the best fitting for me is the galaxy buds+. so rare reading someone complain about them because i literally jump 6 stairs skating and they dont move a milimiter

[@vcv5021]

@@cocazerow6580 different people have different ears so obviously what is comfortable for some isn't for others

[@cocazerow6580]

@@vcv5021 damn, thx for the feedback, i always heard that the best fitting were de b+, there are some Bose earbuds that you can use to sleep that claims they are the best fitting but idk, never tried those.

[@FavouredElm2]

I have the galaxy buds+ as well and they are the best fitting earbuds i have used

[@hostiaya]

For someone wondering about the phone calls (that were my main concern), they're delightful, I can hear my voice naturally thanks to the holes and I'm not even using max volume to hear my interlocutors. In the other aspects I think they do pretty well

[@alanandfriends-s2o]

Bought a pair of these 3 days ago. The link buds are super good at sticking in your ears even when you're moving around a lot. They didn't budge while I went for a run, did situps, and even while jumping rope. Comfort is no issue. They are low enough profile to comfortably lay your head on a pillow without them jamming into your ear. It's not like you won't notice them in your ears, but you won't feel any uncomfortable pressure. They don't fight your natural ear shape nor do they feel too heavy. By the nature of their design, they won't irritate your ear canals. Audio fidelity is very enjoyable. It's not as good as my Sony wh1000xm3 set, but it's still a quality experience. Just don't expect the bass to blow your head off if that's what you're into. If you can't stand sidetones, don't need the noise isolation, and want a comfortable set of lower profile buds that you can exercise in I super recommend these. edit: Wanted to clean up the text since this was highlighted.

[@f1shyv1shy35]

On LTT Linus is breaking everything, and on ShortCircuit it’s Jono

[@shlokkumar8644]

On Mac Address, it's Anthony

[@ehmzed]

Half of the world hates the feeling of in-ear buds rubber tips. Any alternative is welcome and this one has the benefits of the open design plus it looks really nice. I've been keeping an eye on open design earbuds since the Xperia Ear Duo came out in 2018 and these new LinkBuds seem like the final version of that idea. Great job Sony! And good name choice lol!

[@Sabundy]

Finally a good name!....

[@AshSabre]

at the beginning i have no qualms against in-ear buds but now that my tolerance level has been drastically reduced i hate it. This product would have potential and i am interested in it..

[@maaariiia]

How are this comment and the first reply also in the iJustine review lmao

[@ehmzed]

@@maaariiia 😂I copied and pasted it because I have the same opinion about them regardless of what video it is lmaoo. And the first reply person must've done the same _LMAOO_

[@ehmzed]

@@maaariiia ah no, I don't think it's the same person but yeah same kind of comment lol

[@DankoleClouds]

I made the switch to open backs for gaming a while ago and I've been obsessed with the fuller sound ever since. These are actually tempting.

[@Z3t487]

Open back for gaming are the true gaming headphones.

[@DankoleClouds]

@@Z3t487 Our lord and savior, Dankpods, taught me the way. There is no other alternative.

[@Rabgiliszta]

You're the only reviewer among the many, that mentions the Niantic collab. They (Sony and Niantic) are actually partnering to develop quality earphones for AR gaming in a safe way. It would be interesting to see a review of the LinkBuds series together with a Niantic guest, who could really demo, how they are using the product's features together with their AR software development.

[@davidwbrower]

I was super excited to learn about the link buds and bought a pair for everyday use. I figured running and biking while being able to hear the world around you was great for safety. As much as I loved the concept, fit, and light weight of these, the Bluetooth connection was abysmal and they didn't get loud enough in relatively noisy environments. Hoping for a strong version 2!

[@microflyyer13]

I am 100% getting these! I use wireless earbuds while playing VR and I play a lot of VR chat. Speaking while having earbuds plugged in to your ear is awful and I’ve been looking for earbuds that let ambient noise in forever and these are perfect not to mention the 3D audio potential being they are completely open

[@finkijlua4851]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@LemonyMai]

Are they Bluetooth wireless? Just wondering if there is any delay since I’ve also considered using wireless earbuds for vr

[@SILVERF0X13]

@@LemonyMai Ya, that's a question I have too. I've played with wireless earbuds before and they lagged enough to be pretty noticeable in games sadly. If these don't have that issue I may consider them. As far as VR goes, I kinda wish Valve would sell their off the ear headphones separate from the index. The quality on them is amazing, and not having anything on your ears makes it way more immersive than clunky over the ear headphones.

[@cystonks5374]

@@SILVERF0X13 Apparently Valve is now partnering with iFixit for index and deck replacement parts, I hope the speakers will be in that deal as well, I love my index. In the meantime, during my quest days I just used some AudioTechnica open-backs, I still do sometimes because they‘re better for BeatSaber (because music).

[@microflyyer13]

@@LemonyMai the earbuds I use now are AirPods Pro, as far as I can tell as long as your computer and the headphones have Bluetooth 5 the latency is low enough to not be noticeable which is something you’ll get if you use cheaper Bluetooth earbuds

[@WirelessTrees]

I work in a place where I need to be able to hear if something happens around me, but it's dreadfully quiet so having music would be nice. I have XM3's but they hurt my ears and I can't find a good tip size, even after ordering different ear tips. Linus says these are comfortable. If they genuinely are comfortable, I'm going to be a huge fan.

[@dingusmcslow1908]

I had issues with XM3 comfort as well, but I got the Comply foam tips and they helped a LOT. They also help with the noise canceling and staying in ear!

[@xDakos]

I just got Xelastec silicon eartips for my xm4 and I nearly forget that I have them on sometimes. I used airpods pro with comply smt memory foam tips and they felt like the foam tips from sony just a little bit too much pressure on the ears when they expand again. But with the Xelastec silicon tips theyre perfect but a little bit expensive. Also I can use medium tips while still getting a perfect fit in the sony app with those and I need the biggest size foam tips to get those results on my left ear.

[@Venomonomonom]

Nothing fits inside my ears. Am considering beats pros just for the hooks that come with lol. Maybe I'll try Airpods pro with hooks idk. XM3 headphones are good but get sweaty when I move a lot and I can't lie on my side with them in bed.

[@xDakos]

@@Venomonomonom youve tried the silicone tips i recommended?

[@WirelessTrees]

@@Venomonomonom I have no issues using the linkbuds while laying down, even on my side. I've slept in them a few times and they stayed in my ear. I say give them a shot, worst comes to worst, return them within the 7 days Amazon gives you. Remember that just because you order something doesn't mean you have to keep it. Try out different earbuds and find what fits your ears best. I just finished a workout with the linkbuds including an hour run and they are still in my ears. They're also both above 85% battery.

[@WyvernDotRed]

These are literally the only truly wireless set of earbuds I would consider. The open backed design seems very intriguing and I'm used to open backed headphones on my Desktop. I agree with open backed sounding better to me and being able what stop we're at in the bus is ideal.

[@ForceInEvHorizon]

Nah cheap chinese brand earbuds are the best. Brands like Fiil,Earfun,Soundpeats,QCY,Haylou are the best for quality and price. The fiil have the best sounding earbuds I've heard for only under $30 when i first use it i can't believe this earbuds sound so phenomenal... all the details for the music are present, the bass is amazing its not too bassy its just have the right about and there is also rumbling on bass which is pretty cool and the comfort is also pretty good very light weight. (Fiil t1 lite is the earbuds im talking about) i recommend this earbuds for everyone

[@finkijlua4851]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@GregoryVeizades]

Why is everyone forgetting that the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live exist. This isn't new. They still look very nice though. I might get a pair and compare with my Buds Live.

[@fuzzle426]

@@GregoryVeizades yeah but people hate the beans for how much bass you lose

[@mikuramsay]

@@GregoryVeizades because it sounds horrible.

[@ShatterinSpider]

I just got mine today and... it feels like Linus is genuinely near me which is kinda wild. It feels nice and really comfortable. I have stress and anxiety using headphones thinking people calling my name and I freak out inside sometimes so this completely took it off for me

[@digoep3]

Open backed is actually incredible to avoid screaming your lungs out in a voice call while playing. I know I have that problem with my Sony's XM3 headphones.

[@ReviewUnboxingPT]

Sony is really a innovative company, always trying new things, incredible!

[@rodelrebusada8704]

I don’t think this is Sony’s original idea. I bought this just now because I was looking for ring type earphones that Experienced in japans pavilion in expo2020. They are using similar design but wired.

[@360TARIQ]

They are my favorite company by far

[@yeejay6396]

@@rodelrebusada8704 No claimed it was their _original idea_ and if you were looking for the type of earphones you saw at expo2020, then wouldn't you have remembered the company name?

[@sandys-channel]

I'd be interested to see a comparison between all of the 'open' style bluetooth headphones. These, bone conduction headphones, non-pro apple earbuds, etc. What sound the best, what are the most open, etc etc

[@taggie_]

With new manufacturers really pushing the limits of what sound could do, I think techquickie could quickly validate the idea of doing a "types of earphone/headphone" video and a "type of speaker" thing too. They have done similar things in the past. Kudos for Sony for finally pushing an actually experience for the audience that likes immersion.

[@Clay3613]

Techmoan did that. Check his review.

[@techtt6213]

I think it's cool that Sony experiments like this. Also most of their higher end audio stuff sounds great, whilst Apple is super impressive you hear the experience Sony has when using their stuff. That together with the fact that most of their products (my whxm3's and a friend wfxm4's) have replaceble batteries

[@Tsukino_u]

i still wait for the day sony uses their own in-house balanced armatures for their buds, knowing that the ex1000 as well as the ier-m9 exists, not saying that their dynamic drivers don't hold up, but they are known for their BA

[@vtrandal]

At 5:55, perception of sound “between the ears” is typically a feature of monophonic or monaural sound. After listening to everything in stereo all the time, it’s very simple to create an attention grabbing effect by removing all processing and playing exactly the same sound in both ears. Haptics are often done this way as the user will perceive them apart from everything else right between their ears.

[@flyingtentacle7631]

Cool story, but these are stereo headphones, so unrelated to the paragraph you wrote. If anyone is wondering about the actual reason why Linus is hearing sound like this; It's due to the angle of the driver. Over the ear headphones such as the hd599s use this effect in the opposite way (they angle the drivers forward) in order to make the noise sound like it's coming from in front of you, this allows a much larger sound stage.

[@garylileikis9367]

Whether or not you like these linkbuds I beleive will depend on your earbuds requirements or use-case. For me the three most important features are call-quality , comfort and music listening quality. The linkbuds are great if this is what you are looking for. The call quality or in other words can the person that I have called hear me clearly and the answer to that question is absolutely YES. During the call if I move into a noisy environment they can't hear the background noise and they can hear me well but the noise affect my ability to hear due to the open earbuds design. They are super comfortable and I can wear them for hours with no issues. When listening to music in a quiet environment the sound is just amazing. I have been looking for open earbuds for a long time and these are perfect for me.

[@johnblaws8133]

Probably the best on the market for phone calls. I'll wait until the price comes down. Got bud live now which I love but I can make room for these for sure

[@actual_koi]

I think I may actually give these a try. I work around 12 hr shifts and I daily run the Galaxy buds plus. I use only one earbud but because of the noise canceling I have some trouble when interacting with people. The only thing I'm disappointed in with these new buds is the battery life. 5.5 hrs with up to 17.5 hrs with case may be the reason why I would return them. In contrast the buds plus is around 11 hrs of just playtime. I'm willing to try it tho because these seem right up my alley I just have to work around the short battery life if I can.

[@Xanthelei]

Was just thinking the same, it's been amazing not having to spend lunch break charging my earbuds, I don't think I could go back to carrying around two sets just to make it through my 10 hour day. But slap Samsung's 11 hour battery in these and they'd have me at least trying them, even if the price was 200+.

[@EoRdE6]

Buds plus don't have ANC

[@georgwagner4438]

In my experience 4-5hrs is enough, because most people put them in the case after 1 or 2 hours of playback and than they can charge again and are at 100% for next use.

[@SylvieTheBagel]

see the thing is, they're super tiny and light because they have tiny and light batteries.

[@randwilliams5552]

@@EoRdE6 Yup. They have a sound enhance feature to actually pump in external noises. AND it has the same "wide" tap feature Linus showed with these ear buds. Just tap your ears instead of the piece.

[@kolklik]

These are exactly what i need! I often find myself using only a single "side" of my headsets or in ears, in order to have a less skull crushing feeling, and be able to hear my kids or coworkers call out for me.

[@amadouderza5824]

I have Aftershok Aeropex, which are quite costly bone conduction headphones. I love using them at work and pretty much everywhere. Since they do not sit into myears, I tend to completly forget them. I'd even say I like the feeling of having them pressing gently on my temples. I can listen to piano music for example, and it kinda feels more as if someone is playing the music somewhere in the room. However the bass is not great and of course the isolation is non existant. But using ear plugs kinda transform them into "real" ear buds, even providing bass, and the headset has a specific eq for both modes. Another problem is that people generally don't understand that I'm listening to music or am on the phone because they can't spot anything in my ears.

[@South3481]

Love mine, constant wearing love them so much. Makes my work much easier so I can do everything I need to do.

[@jsal92]

I got them yesterday and the sound quality is really good, they sound so natural, audibly they are transparent, really natural. Working from home the lack of NC is OK. They also fit in my motorbike helmet, but of course you can't control them, but I haven't rode with them yet as we're in the middle of a storm. Regarding fitment, maybe they're a tad big for my ears or I haven't gotten used to them, but even with the smallest lobes they're a tad too snug and create pain spots after hours, continuously putting them on and taking them off will worsen that effect, if you don't it will be some hours before you feel uncomfortable. Maybe I'll get more used to them as time goes by, but even head banging didn't knock them off. They have a stable connection so far in a relatively crowded space in terms of radio frequencies, with phones, laptops, tvs, consoles etc in just our flat in an appointment block, previous sonybearbuds were struggling to keep a stable connection in a similar environment. Case is a bit weird to open, gotta grab it with one hand and open with the other, it's very weird. Inside, the wells were the buds rest, have a magnet in the area under the bud's drive, providing a guided fitment, which is really good given their very symmetrical shape and lack of in-canal probe. Battery life so far has been good but I haven't been through a complete cycle as they remained above 60% for the rest of the day, after the initial charge. The case is very fast to charge them, but I didn't measure it, it also seems to hold charge well. Oy real complain is the complete customisation with the controls. I'd like to see the ability to individually assign actions to each tap combo per side, or even addition of an extra quadruple tap to rotate between presets. Overall I'm really pleased with the sound, how little they protrude, their battery life, fitment is the hardest to judge at the moment and the software capabilities around controls could be improved. 7.9/10

[@jsal92]

I'm happy to say that once you find the proper way to put them on, they're more comfortable than other buds I've tried. Now if only Sony could enhance the software meaningfully....

[@dudemaster901]

I love these and have been using them for a year. I work somewhere where i am required to be able to hear my surroundings in case if an alarm. I can finally listen to audio books and podcasts without disturbing my colleagues. Fantastic device and great innovation from Sony.

[@arunasok3]

Thats the most cool looking tws earbuds till date! Wish it'd come with a removable rubber tip or something like that to cover that hole so that you can use it as open back or isolated earbuds as needed.

[@zackcrowe1151]

Wonder if a eraser from a pencil would work lol

[@bigsmoke4357]

Just put some bigger silicone tip from other headphones on it maybe works

[@SecretAsianMan2222]

These actually seem pretty cool and might finally get me into a pair of "true wireless" headphones. I've been using my pair of "neck buds" (the kind with the wire between them) for years and just leave only one in because I hate the feeling of not being able to hear around me, but something like this could be perfect. I really hope DankPods does a review of these as well for a second opinion on the sound, fit, and usability because he tends to disagree with some of the LTT guys and I want to see if he's on the same page that these are good before buying.

[@OfficialUnderDog]

Heck yeah hope DankPods tries them

[@JeffDvrx]

Plus you KNOW he's gonna compare these to the beans, and anything involving the beans is instantly hilarious on account of how much he despises those things lol

[@Neoxon619]

Weirdly enough, I’m surprised nobody did this sooner. I also find it hilariously stupid how people are sending Linus physical NFTs. Why not just make it regular digital art without a blockchain destroying the environment?

[@chromaticv1]

only one of the systems can be abused by it's creators to a greater degree.

[@RyuFelinshire]

Far from the first open-back IEM, though the way they did it was fairly unique.

[@AstolfoGayming]

Because it's probably very hard to make a driver that shape.

[@partialblackout]

@@RyuFelinshire But they aren't the first open back IEMs.

[@RyuFelinshire]

@@partialblackout I mean, that's how I opened. They are not the first. Not by a long shot. Though the method they chose to go open-back is quite different from other open-back IEMs like say, Audeze iSines.

[@jackshen5093]

I have bone conduction headphones, and I love them because I can listen to music and don’t have to take them off every time my coworkers talk to me. But because they loop around your ears, sometimes there’s discomfort after wearing them for too longs. These might be a better alternative

[@maemilev]

*Sony is always ahead of the competition in terms of audio. I wish they bring back the sony muteki series.*

[@Frank72364]

Sony has never been ahead of competition in terms of audio. Sony makes decent products for consumers.

[@A-G-F-]

@@Frank72364 In consumer grade stuff, they blow Phillips, Samsung, and even Samsung out of the water. In profesional grade they have the MDR7506, which is a industry standard

[@ANiCKiN]

love these clueless comments „always ahead“ 🤣

[@mqaisataloss.5951]

im genuinely interested in these, ive always hated in ears from the moment they replaced half-in ears as the "default" I just get this pressure feeling that i really hate for lack of a better word, and it makes me weirdly focussed on my breathing. I have tried several of the bluetooth true wireless buds that evry1 seems to love. In the end i settled on the Galaxy buds live, and i love them seeing that even though they are "open back" half in ears the noise cancelation is just enough to filter out the horrible low hums in traffic or when on the bus :D But they are getting on in age and it has become clear that its a unpopular item so i doubt there will be a follow up :(

[@heisenberg3922]

Always love the Linus break tips videos

[@finkijlua4851]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 Exclusive for *nude-datting.online* He's the person I love, he's my light day. The way the music flows and sounds is extravagant and fun. Girls is icon, legend, beautiful girl, princess, inspiration, a star. I could go on and on, understand this. I love NBA Girls.#垃圾

[@MarnixUwU]

The most impressive thing about these for me is that Sony didn't just give them the serial number for a product name lol. Just Linkbuds in all the marketing materials. I hope they adopt this further, because FINALLY just a regular name that doesn't make you sigh out loud when you have to tell it to people lol.

[@Frog-ko6uu]

I love my AirPods Pro, and I think their transparency mode works pretty well, but these headphones are ones I’d be interested in trying. The biggest disadvantage I can see is the inability to have any kind of noise canceling, which is one of my favorite features of my AirPods.

[@Venomonomonom]

I've tried them a bit including one night sleeping with them, tho idk if it was super comfy lying on the side. XM3's which I currently have, are near impossible to lie on the side with. SP00Ns too despite staying in, and being smaller, don't feel good on the side iirc. Haven't used them in a long time despite sweating not feeling good with XM3's. Could I enjoy using Airpods pro only? Would like to save money, but still have good noise cancelling. I use Android, and Samsung TV with Bluetooth for gaming and watching.

[@ranjusranjus143]

These are made for those who don't need ANC, usually at work, driving, jogging etc, i.e. those who need to hear their environment

[@ScottJanzer]

I found mine, refurbushed, in ebay for $69.99. I adore them for my daily walks in my urban environment. The case is annoying in that re-seating the buds for charging is finicky, and the lid doesn't open automatically when you push the (tiny and annoying to push) button. I wish the ear loops were a *little* wider. I wish it was a little less sensitive to the "pause while you talk" because sometimes even clearing my throat means it's pausing the music for 15 seconds. But other than that, I love 'em.

[@near5128]

Mine can open automaticly after push the button

[@necrojoe]

@@near5128 it could be that they missed installing a spring correctly or something as mine were bought from Sony as a refurbished item.

[@chregig7967]

Those look sooo good! And I love that they let sound through, definitely gonna get these

[@gigakoresh]

This is so cool! This is the kind of product innovation we used to have in 2000-2010! Not the incremental improvements every year at 30% higher price like now. If I can hear my music through street traffic in these, I definitely want them!

[@corsegerspwnd]

9:49 press to slap Linus

[@tinakiker7898]

I hate having something down in my ear canal with the burning flames of a thousand suns. I hate hearing the sound of my own breathing, or hearing my heartbeat. THESE are AWESOME. I actually CAN wear these all day, if I need to. I LOVE the wide area type...I don't have to "aim" for the right spot in my ear. I got these to replace my Galaxy Buds, which were starting to glitch after about a few years, and I am very pleased with my purchase.

[@Zzzlol94]

I've daily driven these at work since they released, and they are FANTASTIC. They are so light and comfortable that I put them in and never take them out. I seriously forget that I have them in sometimes. And their battery life is much better than rated if you don't always listen to something. I can make them last through 8 hours without charging, since I just have them on whenever. The calling quality is also great, never had any complaints about them. Since I need to be able to easily talk to others around me, these are absolutely fantastic. The other major benefit to these, the fact they do not enter your ear canal, make them the only way of having premium earbuds for some people. I daily drove the WF-1000XM4s for a while, but I had big issues using them on my right ear after a while, and they also fall out much more easily (same goes for all other wireless earbuds in one way or another). These are the only true wireless earbuds I can wear currently which make it easy to talk to others, while never having to worry about them falling out or not being able to hear my surroundings. Sony, I want a new generation of these, because there are still improvements that can be made. For one, I've had to RMA these twice already, once every 6-7 months probably due to oil slowly destroying the drivers, since there's much less distance between the drivers and the ear. I'd also hope to see an upgrade to the max volume and bass on these, because they don't get very loud. And I want to see an upgrade to the Bluetooth on these, hopefully also better battery life on the case itself. Other than that, these are absolutely revolutionary and crushes everything available at this price point.

[@defnotatroll]

Great to hear

[@grizzlythegrey9464]

I always hate earbuds when I start sweating during sports, these just might fix that as they allow air to pass into the ear canal , I would love to see how they perform during sports.

[@kft4764]

You should look into AfterShokz for sports use. I have two pairs. I wear them mountain biking, rock climbing, running and swimming.

[@grizzlythegrey9464]

@@kft4764 yeah, that could also work, I'll look into it thanks.

[@Chipsaru]

you sweat inside your ears?

[@michaelkelly7379]

This is great! Isolation sucks when you're working from home and trying to make sure you don't have crazy noises and pets and crap going on during professional conference calls. As well as isolation often causes the weird talking effect of not hearing your natural voice feedback. But sometimes you still want to be detached from wires, and over / on ear headphones suck to wear all day I'm always looking for more open solutions, this seems like a great solution!

[@sgaleta]

FYI the wide area tap thing is also possible with the galaxy buds 2. They just tell you to touch the back of the earbud but in reality if you tap your face it works as well.

[@shadowcheto85]

I have Galaxy Buds Pro, and if I double tap my face (ear works MUCH better) I can control the volume. This is a lab feature.

[@leonfrancis3418]

@@shadowcheto85 Yep, that lab feature is derived from what OP mentioned. People always find it amusing when they see me tapping the back of my ears.

[@sa.t.2507]

01:15 Linus went all in Unbox Therapy

[@Nathanael.Thomas]

I received mine a few days ago. Environmental awareness and fit are amazing. Most earphones do not fit me. But what I wasn't expecting is the severely lacking bass response. It's got some lower frequency response but I would not recommend these to anyone who wants to experience kickdrums, bass guitars, deep synths... when it comes to music, even at very low volume, these are unusable for me.

[@Runescape.]

thats because theyre bone conduction headphones like trekz aftershokz. the sound isn't going into your ear directly. it radiates to the bones around it, which means there is no bass.

[@Nathanael.Thomas]

@@Runescape. Unsure where you got that information from. These don't mention any bone conducting or tactile transducing. The sound actually transmits into the air just fine. You can almost see the driver inside. Also Linus would have mentioned the bone conducting feature if it was present. I always reserve the right to be completely wrong.

[@Nick-4K]

When I first saw these I thought they were stupid. But after thinking about it a bit. This is the next logical step in this technology.

[@SqueamishPuppet]

I love this! I'm always wearing headphones at work but still need to be able to hear in most situations. I wish the battery life was a little longer but shouldn't be bad. The price is pretty awesome too. I figured they be more.

[@gmdragon217]

Was just about to experiment with airpods 3 depsite using Android because I can't find any decent silicone-less earbuds. Will definitely give these a try

[@ArnoldsKtm]

Ever heard of galaxy buds live mate? Though these ought to be better anyway.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

@@ArnoldsKtm buds live looks a bit ridiculous with their shiny look and IMO, they arent designed for sound quality, at all, with that tiny opening for their driver.

[@gmdragon217]

@@ArnoldsKtm I do need to try them too, but I don't have a good feeling about them and I hate the look. They haven't really been enough to tempt me away from my og OnePlus Buds which are pretty much airpods knockoffs

[@KingOfNaraka]

@@MuhammadKharismawan Buds Live are actually great for me compare to Buds plus and Buds pro. They have wide sound stage and better (more) base, especially when using Adapt sound on Samsung phone.

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[@paterpater100]

So, I've actually started working as nurse for night shift and these are absolutely perfect for having some tunes in the quiet nursing home while also allowing me to pay attention to the residents

[@flyingtentacle7631]

I bought these and really wanted to like them, but they were just so uncomfortable that I had to send them back. I think the comfort is really hit or miss with these. Some people say they're the most comfortable earbud they've worn, and some people, like myself, experience nothing but extreme pain. I've never considered myself to have unusual or sensitive ears either, I don't usually have problems with earbuds. I even used to wear the old school style in-ears that don't seal. You know the ones that are just like a big round speaker you shove inside your ear. Aside from the extreme pain though, the headphones themselves were really good. Transparency is unrivaled, they were actually very secure in my ear, despite being painful. Sound was anemic, don't get me wrong. They aren't something you'd use to jam out to, but they're perfect for listening to youtube, audiobooks, or just having some background music while you go about your day, without isolating yourself. They also switch devices very willingly which isn't something a lot of devices do. For example if I pair them to my computer, then want to switch to my phone, all I have to do is open the bluetooth menu on my phone and select the headphones. They will automatically unpair with my computer, then pair with my phone. Normally the process for this would be to walk over to my computer, open the bluetooth settings, unpair the headphones, then go back to my phone and pair them there. Basically, normal bluetooth devices like to stick to their original host, these headphones don't. Still not as good as Apple's ecosystem, but it's a step in that direction.

[@2goblinsinatrenchcoat]

Wow. These would make me feel much safer when running/jogging by myself!!

[@Gamingwithslinky]

What’s also nice about these, is when I am going for walks on a rainy day, I like to wear my AirPods Pro in anc mode, but when I have my hood on or when something like a rain drop hits it, you can hear the brushing of the microphones, but with these you don’t have to worry cause it’s not using them!

[@MultiGamerClub]

3:00 - Can you see the donut :D?

[@FrontwaysLarry]

These kind of remind me of a pair of "open-ear" headphones I have. The brand name is "Treks Titanium", and they essentially are worn *in front* of the ear and vibrate noise through your skull, right to the cochlear hearing organ in your head. Big benefit of them is apparently that if you have eardrum damage, these will allow you to still hear/listen to music at normal levels. I use them a lot if I go for a run, because keeping the ears open on the street is a huge plus. Big downside however is that they look a little odd, and they only really work well for someone that doesn't have a lot of hair; since it vibrates through the skull, you need to pretty much have your sideburn area buzzed down to the minimum. Still worth it for just around $130 CAD though.

[@joelnivar131]

Hey! I bought these cause i have kids and need to study at the same time. They weren't all that hot at first but i kept tinkering with the settings on my laptop. They work like hearing aids once properly configured. They also amplify the clarity of the sound of your media input. Phenomenal!!! I previously wrestled so my ears are dinged up and i can hear a lot better now. I'm happy

[@PabsLives]

Love the design. I'm actually really interested in trying them out.

[@niklaskoskinen123]

Technically open back means that the back of the driver is open to the outside air (not sealed). These take it to another level, where the front of the driver is open to the outside air.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

You know what's the closest headphone to these are? HD800, those actually also have a hole in the centre of their driver.

[@h4rdcor31]

I just got a pair of shokz openrun pro for cycling. I'd like to see how these Sony compare to the bone conduction openrun. The bone conduction gave me the same trippy feeling when first listening. But the bass response is pretty bad. The sacrifice you make for safety.

[@JohnEnergy2012]

So Linus missed the whole AR unboxing experience... LOL.

[@kobotherobohobo]

I just got mine in today and I love them. The lows may not be as good as the Galaxy Buds Live's, but the mids and highs are soo freaking crisp. The wide area tap is a complete game changer and they're significantly more comfortable than the Lives as well. I'm going to try the 360 audio out in a bit and see how much of a difference it makes. The demo made me really want to try it out with Tidal

[@ArchusKanzaki]

At 179, I definitely will check it out. It sounds interesting. I actually have the current XM3, and might be replacing it with a Buds since I probably will get another Samsung since my phone is getting old (and will have a bonus that will be a Buds anyway). At 179, this might be alternative to the usual style.

[@alfredlamowen]

I do wish that Sony would make wired versions of these, instant buy from me. Do not want to deal with wireless any more, Bluetooth issues, batteries dying and needing replacement

[@cookie_space]

Ever tried the beyerdynamic soul byrd? They also have a rather open design (more like half open) and they are very flat, so easy to have in your while lying down.

[@TPF00T]

True, its unfortunate that the market for wired products is disappearing. Mice and keyboards also have zero innovation while the wireless crap gets all of those creative resources. But, as with most things, it's the markets fault and the wired market is probably permanently gone now.

[@cookie_space]

@@TPF00T at least for most mice and keyboards, you can also run them wired if you wish so. They often do have the option for that

[@TPF00T]

@@cookie_space Generally, the wire only charges the battery and data transmission is still left to the antenna. I will give you that they exist, however.

[@bekemax]

I'm one-ear deaf, so I can't just use 1 earbud to hear the surroundings when walking, been thinking of getting bone-conduction ones, but this is very promising!!

[@abdulhfhd]

I have always wanted something like this. now I can make a playlist and call it My OST irl bgm is real boys.

[@tauqeerahmad3988]

Genius design. I have also read many reviews that they sound too good too natural. Ordered one

[@Googaliemoogalie]

This is what I've been looking for! Sony always delivers good stuff

[@stephenkelly8312]

So I actually wear RIC hearing aids to help my high frequency hearing loss. Since they can stream sound from my phone via Bluetooth, they’ve replaced earbuds for me in every scenario. However, the drivers are TINY and the sound from them can be easily overwhelmed in noisy places, like when driving in my car. So two questions: 1) How deeply do they go into the ear canal? 2) How do these do in a noisy environment? Would I still be able to listen to a podcast with road noise, for instance?

[@mz1929]

What hearing aids are you using? And are you using occluded or open tips?, an do you know your receiver wire strength?

[@stephenkelly8312]

@@mz1929 they’re Oticon OPN with open tips. I’d have to ask my audiologist about the receiver details.

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[@mz1929]

@@stephenkelly8312 next time you're in you could ask for some occluded tips that you can swap out for when you want to do streaming. You could also ask for the next strength receiver. Especially if you're in a standard power. Medium may sound a little better. Most the manufacturers reccomended at least half occluded tips for streaming. Called a Tulip or Vented

[@mz1929]

@@stephenkelly8312 also idk how old your aids are or if your thinking about newer ones soon. But Phonak, came out with a "Active Receiver" that changes based in what you are doing. It will be open most of the time, until you stream or enter noise, then it closes up automatically

[@neontyler6663]

I have airpods pro and i love the transparency always. This sony earbuds makes me want to buy it. And it looks really nice. Sony stepping up the innovation again.

[@redeemer6828]

I think Sony should also include (or if it's already on market - sell separately) tips/cups for ear canal while buds in there so you can be sound isolated when you like (transport, loud public place) and when you have no need in isolation - take them out. That would be absolute killer feature. Especially, if they really are comfort enough to wear half of your day

[@aravindvinayakan]

I really really hope Sony drops a new generation of these buds sometime this year (2024), it would really be a shame if this was a one and done attempt at open back earbuds

[@allenduncan8392]

That technology is going to be the future. Sony is always a pioneering genius with audio and visual technology.

[@TheMovieMaster10]

I'd like to see what they think of Airshokz bone conduction headphones. In my opinion, they're not amazing for music, but for podcasts, they're pretty great. Plus, your entire ear is open to your surroundings. I mainly use them at work.

[@SylvieTheBagel]

I really like this idea- I just want a silicone plug for the center, so that if I want to, I can block out the open back-ness. Maybe even add ANC, if you have the silicone in. I would daily drive them- both truly open and closed with ANC

[@Helveteshit]

Add some muffs over the ear.

[@fartzinwind]

I'm in IT for a construction copmany. These could help improve safety at construction sites. I genuinly want to bring these up with our field site workers as option for bieng able to talk on the phone while maintainting the ability of hearing your envirotment accurately.The fact someone can be wearing almost any type of glove, and just bonk themselves to control them is also super helpful.

[@Hillwatch]

I’ve back here to say that I love mine. I just bought these. ANC hurts my ears. These are more comfortable for me than the AirPods Pro. I had to turn off wide area tap, though. It would play/pause while I was chewing sometimes lol. Just regular tap works just fine.