Their customer support is absolutely shocking. Took me 3 months to get a refund and I had to ship to China for almost 40 dollars. They ignored all emails for a month.
Only thing I’m missing from here is the noise bleed to the people around you. I can imagine these being awesome in an office environment and none of your colleagues next to you could hear anything coming from these things
@@The_Viktor_Reznovthe qustion is not that its "obvious". its in the fact that reviewer to omit or acknowledge this fact in any way, let alone doing some sound measurements
They are almost silent to outsiders, other reviewers have tested that on youtube, have a quick look and you'll see a few. I would say that I cant even hear them when someone else is wearing them but I dont know how good my hearing is compared to others so its not a benchmark.
@@SHADOW543121if it's connected through Bluetooth then you can safely assume it's unusable for gaming tbh. Everything good is either wired or relies on a USB dongle
I picked up the Soundcore AeroFit Pro, one of the two open-ear sets from Anker. I hope you guys can review and compare them along with the Shokz OpenFit. But what I would love, and I'm sure the owners of any of the sets would love too, is for you to try to find the best EQ settings to get as close to your target as possible.
I’ve been using these for about two, two and a half months. Can definitely recommend them, except for one issue: the left bud has a low-level white / flapping noise that I wasn’t able to get rid of, at least on mine. Plural. I returned one pair because of it, thinking it a defect, but as the second pair had the same identical issue, I just got used to it. It’s nothing you’ll really hear when walking / exercising / biking outside, though, so it doesn’t cause issues with the main use case for me: being able to listen to navigation instructions and music while biking without compromising safety too much, as you can still hear your surroundings. The fact that the microphones work well for calls was an added bonus. Also: the silver one is a chrome, mirror finish. Great for a traditional cyberpunk look. EDIT 2023/12/03: The latest firmware update mitigates the issue by about 60%. The ’flapping’ noise in the left bud is now reduced to just a slightly punchier white noise. Great! Easily 9,5 / 10 earbuds now. 🙂
I thought they could end up making a rubbing or clicking sound, they both use the same space they will touch each other. And on top of that, how comfortable would the the extra space used by both be? Im wearing glasses and use The HyperX Clouds over ear with foam, and sure they will cause warm ears and sometimes even a little sore spot on my left ear. They do the job well enough not to bother complaining ;)
@@hfitch I would not want to risk it, I know my ears will be irritated by bending forward by them. It's not a risk I would be willing to take, knowing my ears ;) You might be lucky with your tolerance to your ears bending ;) And yes how can anybody really predict how or what your ears will experience, let alone test for those scenario''s? That is a valid question as well ;) Hmmm......LOL
I was so close to picking one of these up for use as an open-backed pair of wireless headphones to combine with a BigScreen Beyond VR Headset, but unfortunately this only supports SBC audio codec and I need something with lower latency if possible.
Interesting. I'm a huge fan of the Sony Link Buds because I prefer to have the openback for hearing stuff going on around me when I'm running or biking. This seems like a quality alternative. I think jumping rope would be the ultimate test for seeing how well your buds/phones/ wearable stereos(?) will do as far as staying on your head. It'd be nice to see some tech people give that a shot. I've never found anything I was satisfied with. These seem promising.
I use these headphone/bud/speakers and they are amazing for cycling. I used to have bone conduction headphones but they lacked bass, these are far superior and last for AGES between charges so you can go riding for hours with no worries.
I just switched to Shokz OpenRun which are also open ear but squeeze a bit much for their bone conduction tech. I really prefer the open ear because buds can give me a mild case of swimmer's ear after a while, as well as they just get skin and some ear wax on them. These maybe a good choice if they stay on as good as they did in the video, which is why I went with the OpenRun. A loop for a loose string would be nice if you don't want to risk losing one if they do get knocked off.
Oh, i thought they were going to be reverse earbuds. Like instead of sounds going in your ear, they projected outward like Bluetooth speakers but on your head.
The one thing I think you should also start testing with any and all headphones is how they feel for those who wear glasses, because the comfort level is always different for us. And while these look awesome, I have Aventree open-ear headphones (wired with lightening port, but they also have wired for USB-C & 3.5 jack) and I had to get used to putting them on and how to wear them differently due to my glasses than I likely would have if I didn't need glasses. I do love them, my only gripe is that on public transit, I have to turn them all the way up, and so my iPhone gets upset with me about it.
Thanks for the work. I know some people with tinnitus and they dont like in-ear earbuds. Would y'all please test the wind and background noise cancellation for the phone calls. It's got 6 mics, but I've had ones like that before and they sucked for phone calls unless I was in a fairly quiet place.
Can anybody confirm if other people can hear what you’re listening to though? I’ve never used a style like this but my brain tells me everybody else around would be listening along with us? 😩😩
A while back I bought Sony's attempt at open-back ear buds and while they are great, I have the issue where they keep slipping out a bit. these sound like the solution to my woes, just hook to the ear and they can't realllly move.
This style of earbuds are what I'm looking for. I can't stand the 'cram in your canal' style. I have 1st gen Sony LinkBuds, but they died after 1 year of use. $230 is too much for any buds, imo, but maybe I'll keep an eye out for sales. The software looks pretty solid - better than Sony's app.
@@bymicromizeIf that were true, then I would still be technically correct - the best kind of correct. Regardless, I was differentiating the Link Buds I have with the Link Buds S, which shares a similar name but are entirely different product styles.
I used to do car audio a lifetime ago. I absolutely hated when things boosted 100-200hz. Also, bands that just loved the 100+hz bass... kottonmouth kings was one of the worst (of what I listened to anyway) for this. Don't get me wrong, plenty of great tracks, but also quite a few with that 100+hz boosted way up. It's like punchy, but not deep.. not a fan unless it's mixed in more balanced.. I think I would hate these just because of that alone.
LOVE the style of them, Ive gotten ear hook buds for nearly a decade now and these sound like theyre about the best of the best of them...I just cant do that price lol might be worth it but still.
I have the OWS 2 model, it is not worth the money, considering the basic functionality is broken (chinese special...). 1. The right-left balance is messed up and changes every few days randomly 2. The right earbud does not want to charge at the same time as the left 3. The app requests every permission under the sun yet is so pathetically half-baked it's just sad Honestly, the headphones themselves are pretty nice, when they work. But the basics are just so annoyingly broken it's not worth it.
I want to warn people of purchasing there product. I've purchased this and after 2 months the right headphone has failed to charge. I've tried contacting there customer service but they are actively ignoring me.
I have a pretty important question. Maybe you can help me! I want these so bad, but I'm allergic to nickel. Only with direct contact to my skin though. After a few emails to the company I became aware that the speaker mesh does not contain nickel however the contact points for the charging do. So my question is, while wearing these, do the contact points actually come in contact with the skin behind your ear?
I always wanted to get something with this tech but I wear spectacles 🤷🏽♀️ Don’t think anyone has figured out this design for people with glasses (or if people wanna wear shades?)
The concept is awesome! But I'd really like for a comparable option with a cable version that you can detach the cable from and put the wireless part in, like how IEM have wireless adapters with the battery there so you don't have to throw away the headphones when the internal batteries eventually die
I used to use the original OWS and when the OWS Pro came out, I bought one immediately. They're so comfortable that I even forget that I'm wearing them. I wish the touch sensors were more sensitive though. It was easier for me to play, pause or answer calls on the original OWS. For the OWS Pro, I really have to squeeze hard on the touch sensor to trigger anything.
I'm a little worried about sound bleeding out. I don't like to let others hear what I am listening to. Maybe I'll give it a go and hopefully my fears are unfounded
I would have bought these except they are more expensive then Shokz openFit. Definitely all day comfort compared to Powerbeats. These types of ear buds are great for audiobooks while still being able to hear your surroundings at work.
As usual with these sponsored videos, its not what is said, but what is NOT said. Considering this is an 11 minute video and only about 5 seconds is dedicated to how they actually sound, that speaks volumes.
I would have liked to see how they feel while wearing glasses. Even if you aren't vission impaired most people will wear sunglasses when outside at least sometimes.
Listening to this on the original OWS-1! It really is more of a stereo listening experience than a regular earbud, and as someone who used to only use one earbud at a time (for noise transparency), these have been an absolute game changer! Would highly recommend any of the Oladance audio products!
Up until earlier this yeaers Bose actually had something like this and I like them but this is something I'd definitely be interested to try and see how quality compares. This one definitely has better charging as the bose didn't have a charging case and their charger was proprietary.
Bose Open Ear Sport: I recently picked up an overpriced pair in box after they discontinued. If the sound is anything nearly as good as the Bose OES, these would be an instant buy for me. The Bose ones flat out completely out performed any bone conduction competitors but the hard plastic makes them a pain to wear.
I have the orignal oladance headphones/speakers. All I can say is that they are amazing. Being able to hear your enviroment but still have really good sound never doesn't impress me. The only thing thats a issue is the low end, but as Shortcircuit said its hard to get booming bass in a open envirment. Yet the music always feels nice in the ear.
I'm super interested in things like this as a secondary (primary?) earbud for when I need to hear and am listening to something like podcasts or audiobooks where the sound quality isn't as important, and maybe sometimes music if they sound decent enough. The only problem is I don't want to spend high quality price for something like this when I only care about them for speech. If someone could make something like this way cheaper I'd be very up for it. On a side note about battery life, I've been wondering about this as well with true wireless buds. Idk why it's not more common to have the hook behind the ear design to be able to fit way more battery while also making earbuds much much more secure. I'd way rather have that even on in ear buds for the massive increase in battery life. Let alone the fact that they're less likely to come out, and if they do they're less likely to fall completely off of you to the ground, and if that somehow does happen, they're much easier to see/find since they're larger.
@@hord1827 I have passthrough on mine, but it's just not the same. I can't control the passthrough volume so it's still quieter than not having them in, and it still never sounds as open and natural as real unplugged ears. Then there's always the issue of talking with your ears plugged adding a bunch of resonance of your own voice into your head.
I love the OWS1 1st Gen model and the sound balance (right ear not as good as left). Only thing was that at high frequencies there was a little static and that bothers me. Also tried to use them for gaming but the sound latency is massive like when watching UA-cam you would think it's lag from network but no... just a massive delay
I've got the original OWS, they are amazing for what they are. But, they lack in deep bass, and the output is kinda weak. (Maybe my ears does not accept them good enough to have strong volume.) Paid around 300cnd. For 300$ you can get A LOT of a better sound. But if you're a fan of the design, they're pretty much best in class. Also battery life is amazing.
This form factor looks really useful. I would absolutely buy these. How effective is the active noise cancellation though? Can I use these outside on a windy day and still hear my podcasts?
I wonder if they could do something with more speakers per ear and really go for the that natural surround experience. Might be interesting for movie watchers but might also be really popular with the VR crowd. In long VR sessions in ears become uncomfortable and over ears are just heavy and annoying together with the headset and I think realistic spacious 3d audio could be a great addition for VR.
daily the original OWS-1s and i cant fault them, so any improvement on them is always for the better. for me the main standout feature is the inclusion of a charging case. the original ones didnt have one and it was an optional upgrade. but also more bass and louder volume is good! i cycle with mine, there amazing for music, especially compared to my aftershokz bone conduction headphones. however the OWS-1s arent the best for podcasts. some people (especially Luke on the wan show) are easily over powered by wind noise.
Their customer support is absolutely shocking. Took me 3 months to get a refund and I had to ship to China for almost 40 dollars. They ignored all emails for a month.
I went through Amazon and had absolutely no problems. Replaced my original pair no less than 3 times without charge.
@_Iscream why replace them 3 times? Were they defective every time?
I'm literally facing the same problem. They are not replying and they have no direct contact with people to speak to
Cool moustache, partner 🤠
He’s talking about headphones earbuds stuff like that and you come up with oh, like your mustache I don’t understand
Cool partner, mustache.
That's literally my first thought. Don't even care about the video, just came here to look for that comment. So thank you.
@@Darkstar301Ah don see no headphone, ah only see mustache.
The pillow test needs to be a staple, so important for us bad sleepers 😂 testing for comfort and false button presses
Only thing I’m missing from here is the noise bleed to the people around you. I can imagine these being awesome in an office environment and none of your colleagues next to you could hear anything coming from these things
I can imagine such an important aspect being left out (on a sponsored video) is no accident.
Dankpods got a pair of similar headphones a while back. The noise bleed is just as bad as any other technology.
I mean, any open back will have noise bleed because physics. Like, if there's no seal, isn't it obvious people will be able to hear tiny speakers?
@@The_Viktor_Reznovthe qustion is not that its "obvious". its in the fact that reviewer to omit or acknowledge this fact in any way, let alone doing some sound measurements
They are almost silent to outsiders, other reviewers have tested that on youtube, have a quick look and you'll see a few. I would say that I cant even hear them when someone else is wearing them but I dont know how good my hearing is compared to others so its not a benchmark.
I think you're missing a key test: how much pressure is on your ears while wearing a touque. Some are very annoying
I'd recommend doing latency/sound delay testing for future reference. Especially now that any headset can be used for gaming
It's Bluetooth, it's not for gaming
@@rikkeistherokker but when the latency is so bad where a person's voice doesn't match the lips then its bad. That's how this is.
@@SHADOW543121if it's connected through Bluetooth then you can safely assume it's unusable for gaming tbh. Everything good is either wired or relies on a USB dongle
@@rikkeistherokkerwhat you said makes no sense. Depending on the codec Bluetooth is used for gaming A LOT.
Nice MeowWolf shirt, where'd you get it?
I picked up the Soundcore AeroFit Pro, one of the two open-ear sets from Anker. I hope you guys can review and compare them along with the Shokz OpenFit. But what I would love, and I'm sure the owners of any of the sets would love too, is for you to try to find the best EQ settings to get as close to your target as possible.
I’ve been using these for about two, two and a half months. Can definitely recommend them, except for one issue: the left bud has a low-level white / flapping noise that I wasn’t able to get rid of, at least on mine. Plural. I returned one pair because of it, thinking it a defect, but as the second pair had the same identical issue, I just got used to it.
It’s nothing you’ll really hear when walking / exercising / biking outside, though, so it doesn’t cause issues with the main use case for me: being able to listen to navigation instructions and music while biking without compromising safety too much, as you can still hear your surroundings.
The fact that the microphones work well for calls was an added bonus. Also: the silver one is a chrome, mirror finish. Great for a traditional cyberpunk look.
EDIT 2023/12/03: The latest firmware update mitigates the issue by about 60%. The ’flapping’ noise in the left bud is now reduced to just a slightly punchier white noise. Great! Easily 9,5 / 10 earbuds now. 🙂
Where is the test if it is comfortable with wearing glasses?
Ima go ahead and say they aren't
I have the original oladance and I wear glasses. You dont feel any discomfort. Your ear sticks out a little more but not painful by any means.
I thought they could end up making a rubbing or clicking sound, they both use the same space they will touch each other. And on top of that, how comfortable would the the extra space used by both be?
Im wearing glasses and use The HyperX Clouds over ear with foam, and sure they will cause warm ears and sometimes even a little sore spot on my left ear. They do the job well enough not to bother complaining ;)
@@hfitch I would not want to risk it, I know my ears will be irritated by bending forward by them. It's not a risk I would be willing to take, knowing my ears ;)
You might be lucky with your tolerance to your ears bending ;)
And yes how can anybody really predict how or what your ears will experience, let alone test for those scenario''s?
That is a valid question as well ;)
Hmmm......LOL
those will not fit under a motorcycle helmet. or even with glasses.
Open-ear earbuds are the only type of earbuds I shall be wearing from now on. So much more comfortable than regular earbuds.
I won't allow you 😅
It's such a rarity. I've been eyeing with this type of earbuds or Audio induction. Results may vary because I wear eyeglasses.
Can I get a 2am how's your father with theses?
@@sniper441 wut
I was so close to picking one of these up for use as an open-backed pair of wireless headphones to combine with a BigScreen Beyond VR Headset, but unfortunately this only supports SBC audio codec and I need something with lower latency if possible.
Interesting. I'm a huge fan of the Sony Link Buds because I prefer to have the openback for hearing stuff going on around me when I'm running or biking. This seems like a quality alternative.
I think jumping rope would be the ultimate test for seeing how well your buds/phones/ wearable stereos(?) will do as far as staying on your head. It'd be nice to see some tech people give that a shot. I've never found anything I was satisfied with. These seem promising.
I use these headphone/bud/speakers and they are amazing for cycling. I used to have bone conduction headphones but they lacked bass, these are far superior and last for AGES between charges so you can go riding for hours with no worries.
I just switched to Shokz OpenRun which are also open ear but squeeze a bit much for their bone conduction tech. I really prefer the open ear because buds can give me a mild case of swimmer's ear after a while, as well as they just get skin and some ear wax on them. These maybe a good choice if they stay on as good as they did in the video, which is why I went with the OpenRun. A loop for a loose string would be nice if you don't want to risk losing one if they do get knocked off.
Hate to break it to you, but these will still get skin on them
Oh, i thought they were going to be reverse earbuds. Like instead of sounds going in your ear, they projected outward like Bluetooth speakers but on your head.
I got the Linkbuds and just can't get a secure fit. Like the open sound, don't mind the missing bass, just really prone to falling out.
The one thing I think you should also start testing with any and all headphones is how they feel for those who wear glasses, because the comfort level is always different for us. And while these look awesome, I have Aventree open-ear headphones (wired with lightening port, but they also have wired for USB-C & 3.5 jack) and I had to get used to putting them on and how to wear them differently due to my glasses than I likely would have if I didn't need glasses. I do love them, my only gripe is that on public transit, I have to turn them all the way up, and so my iPhone gets upset with me about it.
Note: in most places, it is not legal to drive or ride a motorcycle with headphones on/earbuds in.
These are the mustache of portable audio devices
Thanks for the work. I know some people with tinnitus and they dont like in-ear earbuds.
Would y'all please test the wind and background noise cancellation for the phone calls. It's got 6 mics, but I've had ones like that before and they sucked for phone calls unless I was in a fairly quiet place.
Glasses?
Hats?
❤
Thanks for being so thorough with their fit 😂
Can anybody confirm if other people can hear what you’re listening to though? I’ve never used a style like this but my brain tells me everybody else around would be listening along with us? 😩😩
I use the classic OWS-1. There is some minor noise bleed, but in most situations, you'll have to really be listening for it.
@@xedrexgaming9579 Thanks so much!!! I really appreciate it ☺️🙏
A while back I bought Sony's attempt at open-back ear buds and while they are great, I have the issue where they keep slipping out a bit. these sound like the solution to my woes, just hook to the ear and they can't realllly move.
This style of earbuds are what I'm looking for. I can't stand the 'cram in your canal' style. I have 1st gen Sony LinkBuds, but they died after 1 year of use. $230 is too much for any buds, imo, but maybe I'll keep an eye out for sales. The software looks pretty solid - better than Sony's app.
There is only one gen linkbud
@@bymicromizeIf that were true, then I would still be technically correct - the best kind of correct. Regardless, I was differentiating the Link Buds I have with the Link Buds S, which shares a similar name but are entirely different product styles.
If the price wasn't this high I'd really consider these but man....idk
2024, the year of facial hair for lmg?
“The skeleton took a shower. The skeleton ran out of shampoo in the shower” -James in the shower (probably)
No built in storage for mp3?
I used to do car audio a lifetime ago. I absolutely hated when things boosted 100-200hz. Also, bands that just loved the 100+hz bass... kottonmouth kings was one of the worst (of what I listened to anyway) for this. Don't get me wrong, plenty of great tracks, but also quite a few with that 100+hz boosted way up. It's like punchy, but not deep.. not a fan unless it's mixed in more balanced.. I think I would hate these just because of that alone.
LOVE the style of them, Ive gotten ear hook buds for nearly a decade now and these sound like theyre about the best of the best of them...I just cant do that price lol might be worth it but still.
I have the OWS 2 model, it is not worth the money, considering the basic functionality is broken (chinese special...).
1. The right-left balance is messed up and changes every few days randomly
2. The right earbud does not want to charge at the same time as the left
3. The app requests every permission under the sun yet is so pathetically half-baked it's just sad
Honestly, the headphones themselves are pretty nice, when they work. But the basics are just so annoyingly broken it's not worth it.
I want to warn people of purchasing there product. I've purchased this and after 2 months the right headphone has failed to charge. I've tried contacting there customer service but they are actively ignoring me.
I have a pretty important question. Maybe you can help me! I want these so bad, but I'm allergic to nickel. Only with direct contact to my skin though. After a few emails to the company I became aware that the speaker mesh does not contain nickel however the contact points for the charging do. So my question is, while wearing these, do the contact points actually come in contact with the skin behind your ear?
I always wanted to get something with this tech but I wear spectacles 🤷🏽♀️
Don’t think anyone has figured out this design for people with glasses (or if people wanna wear shades?)
Color to me is just not important:-/
I just don’t have the money to buy anything like this. And I lost my Bluetooth headphones over 2 months ago:-/
Most if not all videos about Oladance OWS ear-buds are promoted by the company. No real honest reviews out there. Move on people.
The concept is awesome! But I'd really like for a comparable option with a cable version that you can detach the cable from and put the wireless part in, like how IEM have wireless adapters with the battery there so you don't have to throw away the headphones when the internal batteries eventually die
paying 250$ cad for something that will have to be tossed in a landfill when the batteries die in 2-3 years? Sign me up!
Thanks for FR graphs. These prefectly reflect my feelings about OWS Pro. Deffo not for EDM genres.
I used to use the original OWS and when the OWS Pro came out, I bought one immediately. They're so comfortable that I even forget that I'm wearing them. I wish the touch sensors were more sensitive though. It was easier for me to play, pause or answer calls on the original OWS. For the OWS Pro, I really have to squeeze hard on the touch sensor to trigger anything.
Is the lower end better on th epro's?
I forgot I had my original ows1 in at work. I paused my music to talk to someone and forgot they were on.
I'm a little worried about sound bleeding out. I don't like to let others hear what I am listening to. Maybe I'll give it a go and hopefully my fears are unfounded
I would have bought these except they are more expensive then Shokz openFit. Definitely all day comfort compared to Powerbeats. These types of ear buds are great for audiobooks while still being able to hear your surroundings at work.
As usual with these sponsored videos, its not what is said, but what is NOT said. Considering this is an 11 minute video and only about 5 seconds is dedicated to how they actually sound, that speaks volumes.
Can you guys do a video on the best in-ear earphones to wear in bed?
My Galaxy Buds 2 are not very suitable for this, unfortunately.
I would have liked to see how they feel while wearing glasses. Even if you aren't vission impaired most people will wear sunglasses when outside at least sometimes.
Editor fail number 27... Totally missed the opportunity adding some heavy metal when testing they stay on there...
I highly support any earphones that don't go into your ear, because I literally cannot use those. Let's hope this is a trend and not a one-off!
How loud do they sound to people around you? I've got the feeling that they're impractical because of that aspect alone
I'm disappointed.
I only tuned in because I thought I'd get to hear you test the device by playing the crab song😒
Listening to this on the original OWS-1! It really is more of a stereo listening experience than a regular earbud, and as someone who used to only use one earbud at a time (for noise transparency), these have been an absolute game changer! Would highly recommend any of the Oladance audio products!
I wonder if they could combine it will bone conduction to increae low frequencies. Almost like a an added subwoofer.
Up until earlier this yeaers Bose actually had something like this and I like them but this is something I'd definitely be interested to try and see how quality compares. This one definitely has better charging as the bose didn't have a charging case and their charger was proprietary.
Bose Open Ear Sport: I recently picked up an overpriced pair in box after they discontinued. If the sound is anything nearly as good as the Bose OES, these would be an instant buy for me. The Bose ones flat out completely out performed any bone conduction competitors but the hard plastic makes them a pain to wear.
I would have liked if you added a test for people with glasses, it looks like it is in the way lf the glasses branch :/
One would be surprised how less space at the ears there is in motorcycle helmets, especially those not designed for an intercom.
Am I the only one who was seriously irked by the fail of the weights not mathing correctly?
Headphones... while driving a motorcycle.... WTF IS HE SAYING?
MeowWolf!!
these style of earbuds hurt me to massive payne behind my ears.. how do these compare to others in this kind of over the ear buds?
i cannot imagine sleeping with earbuds in that just seems incredibly uncomfortable
How did you manage to get Jeff Goldblum to dub you? Hem....haw....yes...mmhm....
You probably won't be able to hear anything coming out of them with road noise on a motorcycle
I really like the concept, it would be nice if we see more uses of it
Fun Fact: the hiphop call backs are known as the "adlib"
What about people who were glasses? Is it comfortable while wearing glasses?
I'd suggest considering people with glasses for products like this 😊
I have the orignal oladance headphones/speakers. All I can say is that they are amazing. Being able to hear your enviroment but still have really good sound never doesn't impress me. The only thing thats a issue is the low end, but as Shortcircuit said its hard to get booming bass in a open envirment. Yet the music always feels nice in the ear.
I have the orignals as well i like how the feel , and the music quality is good enough for my needs
How did they manage to make a total of 12 microphones sound so bad?
Looking like a young drug free My Pillow Guy on the thumbnail 🤣
They might fit inside a moto helmet but i bet its gonna come off from putting on helmet
1:12 in case you don't like to do math 100g-27g=74g
Kinda remind me of Shokz and i love my Shokz. So this may be a buy.
Dannnnggggg james looks so different with that mustache 😂
I'm super interested in things like this as a secondary (primary?) earbud for when I need to hear and am listening to something like podcasts or audiobooks where the sound quality isn't as important, and maybe sometimes music if they sound decent enough. The only problem is I don't want to spend high quality price for something like this when I only care about them for speech. If someone could make something like this way cheaper I'd be very up for it.
On a side note about battery life, I've been wondering about this as well with true wireless buds. Idk why it's not more common to have the hook behind the ear design to be able to fit way more battery while also making earbuds much much more secure. I'd way rather have that even on in ear buds for the massive increase in battery life. Let alone the fact that they're less likely to come out, and if they do they're less likely to fall completely off of you to the ground, and if that somehow does happen, they're much easier to see/find since they're larger.
Just spend a little more on your primary and use pass through mode?
I do that with my beats fit pro
@@hord1827 I have passthrough on mine, but it's just not the same. I can't control the passthrough volume so it's still quieter than not having them in, and it still never sounds as open and natural as real unplugged ears. Then there's always the issue of talking with your ears plugged adding a bunch of resonance of your own voice into your head.
too expensive
James, do you often have a seal in your ear? Mammal? Navy? or ...
"In case you don't like to do math"... Math doesn't add up lol
YOU CAN'T WEAR GLASSES/SUNGLASSES WITH THIS PRODUCT!
that default frequency response curve seems pretty atrocious
I love the OWS1 1st Gen model and the sound balance (right ear not as good as left). Only thing was that at high frequencies there was a little static and that bothers me. Also tried to use them for gaming but the sound latency is massive like when watching UA-cam you would think it's lag from network but no... just a massive delay
I need a stache like that damn
I initially thought these were one of the Soundcore Earbuds from Anker. And then I realized Linus doesn't work with anker anymore.
Bring Back Theyre Just Movies!!!
I got Shokz "bone conducting" ones for cycling, but was surprised they're good enough to just use generally. Rarely use anything else now.
I believe these are different, i dont think they use bone conducting
@@ULouOW I think the term is generous to begin with. They’re speakers at the end of the day.
That Super Troopers stash is killing me lol
How do these compare to the Sony linkbuds
I've got the original OWS, they are amazing for what they are. But, they lack in deep bass, and the output is kinda weak. (Maybe my ears does not accept them good enough to have strong volume.)
Paid around 300cnd. For 300$ you can get A LOT of a better sound. But if you're a fan of the design, they're pretty much best in class. Also battery life is amazing.
ngl thought they were cool until i heard the price lmao
This form factor looks really useful. I would absolutely buy these. How effective is the active noise cancellation though? Can I use these outside on a windy day and still hear my podcasts?
Those look like they'd hurt if you wear glasses
From the short mic test - the mic is not the best for sure.
Oh yeah these are like the Shokz but not connected
I wonder how they work with wearing glasses.
The Human Torch was denied a bank loan.
Chinese brands aren't durable after insurance.
I wonder if they could do something with more speakers per ear and really go for the that natural surround experience. Might be interesting for movie watchers but might also be really popular with the VR crowd. In long VR sessions in ears become uncomfortable and over ears are just heavy and annoying together with the headset and I think realistic spacious 3d audio could be a great addition for VR.
daily the original OWS-1s and i cant fault them, so any improvement on them is always for the better. for me the main standout feature is the inclusion of a charging case. the original ones didnt have one and it was an optional upgrade. but also more bass and louder volume is good! i cycle with mine, there amazing for music, especially compared to my aftershokz bone conduction headphones. however the OWS-1s arent the best for podcasts. some people (especially Luke on the wan show) are easily over powered by wind noise.
I have constant ear infections and small ear canals. Something like this is a must for me. I'd go over the ear, but they tend to overheat me.
I wasn't expecting to stick around for the duration of this video, really interesting product (too expensive tho)