Comments on Profile Post by westermac

  1. westermac
    westermac
    Just bought a house with a bigger yard and riding mower, time to get some ANC headphones again (probably another WH1000XM3). Curious what others like.
    Mar 29, 2022
  2. jnak00
    jnak00
    I use the WH1000XM3 and I think they work pretty good. There is an XM4 now but I don't know what the improvements over the XM3 are
    Mar 29, 2022
  3. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Rage Against The Machine ;)
    Mar 29, 2022
  4. Merrick
    Merrick
    AirPods Pro
    Mar 29, 2022
  5. Lyander
    Lyander
    Nothing like a circular saw but the Etymotic ER2XR are great for loud vacuums, construction work nearby, etc. Have gotten ears on the (previous-gen I think )Sony wireless headphones and remember liking the sound and appreciating how good the ANC was for a noisy mall.
    Mar 29, 2022
  6. westermac
    westermac
    jnak00 based on what I can tell the XM4 just adds multi device support (AAC only) and an adjusted sound signature (which from what adds some nasty treble), I was pretty happy with the XM3 so it didn't seem worth the switch
    Mar 29, 2022
  7. westermac
    westermac
    I was seriously considering AirPods Pro since I've really enjoyed my OG AirPods, but I apparently have cone-shaped ear canals because they spit out every IEM tip I've ever tried (including the triple flange Etymotic style
    Mar 29, 2022
  8. zottel
    zottel
    I still have a Bose QC 35 II from the times when I thought Bose produced the best sound of the world.
    Not really a recommendation in terms of sound, but relatively neutral for a Bose product, and the ANC is very good. As the new QC 45 is out, there are good used deals available, under € 150,- in Germany.
    Mar 29, 2022
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  9. Azimuth
    Azimuth
    I just use good, but cheap, IEM's. Like Starfield. Gets the job done. And you can drape the cable down your back like a musician and helps keep it out of the way.
    Mar 29, 2022
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  10. DigMe
    DigMe
    XM3
    Mar 29, 2022
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  11. Poleepkwa
    Poleepkwa
    Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
    Mar 29, 2022
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  12. fraggler
    fraggler
    I find over the ear ANC like my old QC15 to be the best at attenuation. I have also tried using my Shure SE215s under the QC15 when I want as much active and passive attenuation as possible.
    Mar 29, 2022
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  13. Cspirou
    Cspirou
    Flare Audio ear plugs
    Mar 29, 2022
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  14. Senorx12562
    Senorx12562
    Etys or customs.
    Mar 29, 2022
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  15. famish99
    famish99
    I'm disappointed by the rarity of responses that aren't just "ear protection" since it's somewhat important to have your faculties with you when operating something that can chop your limbs off
    Mar 29, 2022
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