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I actually really liked the previous-generation Apple earphones -- decent sound-quality, while also letting in lots of outside noise, which makes them safe-ish
by dilap 13y ago
I actually really liked the previous-generation Apple earphones -- decent sound-quality, while also letting in lots of outside noise, which makes them safe-ish when used on the street. The latest generation sadly (and ironically) doesn't fit in my ear.
So far, when I see someone trashing Apple headphones, they go on to recommend something which forms a tight-seal in the ear -- without a doubt better sounding, but really a different category of product.
- bananas 13y agoSafe outside? Big white arrow pointing to something expensive in your pocket!
- dilap 13y agoSafer in that you can hear whats around you, I meant :)
- bitwize 13y agoIEMs (in-ear monitors, the earbuds which form a seal in the ear) are actually safer to use. The admission of background noise encourages users to turn up the volume, risking damage to their hearing, especially in loud environments where one is bound to use earphones (like subway trains). Me, I take one earbud out when I am in an area that requires auditory attention to my surroundings.