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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 week ago (3 children)

https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/best-open-ear-earbuds-headphones

Think new Sony links are coming out.

My favorite are bose open but the price point is inflated a bit.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

€240 for the Bose ones isn't too bad. I know they're inflated a bit but the quality is definitely top end

Sony stuff tends to be good but lacks physical buttons, really fucking annoying for accidental button pushes

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I have both current Linkbuds. I love the concept of the first one but they are uncomfortable for me no matter how I wear them (unless I damn near have them hanging out of my ear, but then they sound bad and fall out easily). The S model is one of my favorite earbuds I own. Super small and light with great sound and fantastic ANC and passthrough. Not quite the same as a truly open earbud though. I want to try the BOSE clip on one's, but like you said they are pricy.

[–] HauntedCupcake 2 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I know it's subjective, and not denying your experience. But for other readers, the og Linkbuds are hands down the most comfortable headphones I have ever worn, without exception. I sometimes even forget I'm wearing them.

Obviously your mileage may vary, but if they sound like they might be your thing, it's worth giving them a go, especially with the crazy low sales atm

[–] yamanii 1 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) (1 children)

I mean, the budget option there is still a lot of money, I can see why it's still niche, also seems it would hurt if you use glasses?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 days ago

Probably depends on which model and your glasses. Link buds not an issue at all. Bose open not an issue with glasses for majority at least