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Secondipity via eBay has Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds (Refurbished) on sale for $44.99. Shipping is free.

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Available Colors:Features:
  • Integrated V1 processor/high quality sound
  • Precise voice pickup technology
  • Unique open ring driver
  • IPX4 splash-proof/sweat proof design
  • Adaptive volume control
  • Ultra small/light fit
  • Up to 5.5 hours of battery/17.5 hours w/ the charging case
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Very below average battery. But with cool/practical features. I listen to podcasts while working, this is perfect for me. If you like bud live, you will like it.
I bought these twice. Once these refurbs. Once brand new. I ended up returning both. They are great if they meet your needs except for the battery life. It's truly pathetic.

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verynicehat
03-15-2023 at 01:18 PM.
03-15-2023 at 01:18 PM.
I got these last time there was a refurb sale, and they are pretty cool, but just didn't fit comfortably in my ears so I returned them. I got a set of Plantronics true wireless workout buds that have a similar goal to not block all ambient sound. I'm happy with those.
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ysvsr1
03-15-2023 at 01:19 PM.
03-15-2023 at 01:19 PM.
Quote from Ryuk :
Any side sleepers would recommend those earbuds? I read on scarbir reviews that those are comfy to wear while sleeping but it didn't mention if it includes side sleeping too, so I just wanna confirm if anyone here knows...

I currently have Samsung earbuds pro 2, they are compact in size but they still bother me.

These are not good for side sleeper. Bose sleepbuds does not have Bluetooth. I recommend Anker A10 buds. I bought them for 129$ and I use them daily listening to podcasts before sleep. They are super comfortable for side sleepers.
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JohnJ2305
03-15-2023 at 02:40 PM.
03-15-2023 at 02:40 PM.
Quote from FuschiaTest5454 :
This is my experience too. No matter what I tried, they kept falling out. Maybe we just have the wrong ear shape.

The fitting for this earbuds is rather different than conventional earbuds. The fitting ring is not supposed to tuck underneath any ear groove. This is unlike the instructions given by Sony. The hook is supposed to touch outer ear. That means unless your ear is abnormally large, one of the ring will fit.
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icdvtrvt
03-15-2023 at 03:16 PM.
03-15-2023 at 03:16 PM.
Quote from Electricalsushi :
I have these right now and use them for podcasts. I think they are great for that use case while walking through a store or somewhere you might want to be aware of your surroundings.
The biggest negative for me is the track skipping, pausing, etc. when I'm chewing something crunchy like chips or peanuts.

Turn off "Wide Area Tap". I had the same problem as you and forgot about this setting, problem solved.
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kurozero
03-15-2023 at 03:31 PM.
03-15-2023 at 03:31 PM.
Quote from Ryuk :
Any side sleepers would recommend those earbuds? I read on scarbir reviews that those are comfy to wear while sleeping but it didn't mention if it includes side sleeping too, so I just wanna confirm if anyone here knows...

I currently have Samsung earbuds pro 2, they are compact in size but they still bother me.

I recently got a pillow with ear holes. It's amazing with or without earbuds.
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Ryuk
03-15-2023 at 05:32 PM.
03-15-2023 at 05:32 PM.
Quote from kurozero :
I recently got a pillow with ear holes. It's amazing with or without earbuds.
I haven't thought of that. Thank you!
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kneeldug
03-15-2023 at 05:42 PM.
03-15-2023 at 05:42 PM.
I won't run with any other earbuds. I can hear well and naturally with them. They work for offices and inside places where you might get talked to.
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babygdav
03-15-2023 at 08:30 PM.
03-15-2023 at 08:30 PM.
Quote from the_m_factor :
How is the mic in these for calls, especially outside while walking in a less than ideal condition.
Think oudoor noise + call at the same time. Noisier it gets, harder to hear because thesr do not block any outdoor noise.

You'll have to move to bone conducting headsets like the military.

These transmit sound directly into your head's bone, so no issues getting the voice calls into your ear.

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For less noisy outdoor areas, the top earbuds/headphones from Sony/bose can do decent.

But the short mic on these means the noisiest places will destroy your voice being captured clearly.

Instead, you'll need a long boom mic headset like the pilots use.
Plantronics for example.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0hF2rrUAdA0
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California-Boy
03-15-2023 at 10:42 PM.
03-15-2023 at 10:42 PM.
Quote from babygdav :
I recall $35 range the year after they were released. Tons of returns because these do indeed suck as regular earphones.

Instead, they are for 1 niche use - people who want to hear both phone calls and the person next to you clearly simultaneously at all times regardless of how noisy the environment is, and they don't need any bass at all.

https://www.rtings.com/headphones...y-wireless

ABSOLUTELY do not buy these if you don't understand that and don't need great audio quality you'd normally get from even a $10 pair of jlabs.
Good info. Thanks. +Rep.
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Giantcrazy
03-16-2023 at 04:34 AM.
03-16-2023 at 04:34 AM.
Quote from Ryuk :
Any side sleepers would recommend those earbuds? I read on scarbir reviews that those are comfy to wear while sleeping but it didn't mention if it includes side sleeping too, so I just wanna confirm if anyone here knows...

I currently have Samsung earbuds pro 2, they are compact in size but they still bother me.
They're comfortable for side sleeping, but fit is an issue - for me at least, they have a tendency to fall out.
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03-17-2023 at 05:28 AM.
03-17-2023 at 05:28 AM.
Quote from takhyon :
I bought these twice. Once these refurbs. Once brand new. I ended up returning both. They are great if they meet your needs except for the battery life. It's truly pathetic.

How long did the battery last? How about sound quality?
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emazur
03-17-2023 at 08:15 AM.
03-17-2023 at 08:15 AM.
A couple days after ordering I received an email stating that my purchase includes a 2-year warranty. That wasn't mentioned in the listing so it's a nice bonus:

Your Certified Refurbished item(s) comes with a two-year warranty, serviced by SquareTrade, an Allstate company. Your warranty is automatically applied from the date of purchase.

Getting your item repaired or replaced is a breeze. Simply keep this email in case you ever need to make a claim. If your item was purchased as a gift, please contact SquareTrade directly to transfer the warranty.
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reqUser098
03-20-2023 at 08:39 AM.
03-20-2023 at 08:39 AM.
Quote from Ryuk :
Any side sleepers would recommend those earbuds? I read on scarbir reviews that those are comfy to wear while sleeping but it didn't mention if it includes side sleeping too, so I just wanna confirm if anyone here knows...

I currently have Samsung earbuds pro 2, they are compact in size but they still bother me.
try samsung airbuds
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reqUser098
03-20-2023 at 08:50 AM.
03-20-2023 at 08:50 AM.
no wireless charing on case, i will skip
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Timless
03-20-2023 at 08:54 AM.
03-20-2023 at 08:54 AM.
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try samsung airbuds
What?
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