r/Earphones

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Hey.

Long story short, I despise concerts. Problem is, my gf doesn't, and I like to go with her to show interest in what she likes.

Problem: loud music and tinnitus. Hearing loss and all that.

So. I've heard that there's earphones out there that let you filter out loud noises. Would be a plus if I could use them for running, but that's optional.

Any experience with these kinds of earphones? Any great brands out there that, preferably, don't break the bank?

hey all, im searching for wired earphones which are not c-type and don't have silicone as buds (half in ear i suppose) under 2k. im an audiophile so i need those for listening to music and attend work calls too, so sound quality should be really good.
i was thinking of apple earphones but idk if they'll work with my android phone and windows laptop. so give me some good recs and your experience with them.

Please suggest an earphone which
a) has ENC feature for office calls so the others can listen me without any background noise
b) doesn’t have silicon or rubber tips like open ear type.

Wireless or with wire doesn’t matter but priority is to have office calls smoothly

Thank you

I've been wondering about this for a while. There are still plenty of **low-budget neckband earphones** on the market, but almost all the premium brands seem to have abandoned the form factor.

Brands like **B&O, Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, JBL, Bowers & Wilkins**, etc. have mostly moved toward TWS.

I actually prefer the neckband design. It's lightweight, there's no charging case to carry around, the earbuds are harder to lose, and I find them more convenient for everyday use.

I've used/tried quite a few over the years, including **B&O Beoplay E6 Motion, Sony WI-SP600N, JBL Endurance 2, Beats Flex, Anker**, and others.

What I find interesting is that the **low-budget market is still full of neckbands**, but they often seem to focus on loudness and boosted bass rather than actual sound quality. When you increase the volume, some become harsh or fatiguing, and the clarity/detail suffers.

Why isn't there a modern premium option with something like:

* Audiophile-level sound quality
* Excellent clarity and separation
* Good performance at higher volumes
* Premium materials/build
* Slim and comfortable design
* USB-C
* **10–20+ hours battery life**
* Optional ANC

The technology should surely be capable of this by now.

**Did consumers simply move entirely to TWS, or is there another reason premium manufacturers stopped making neckbands?**

And if anyone knows of a **current premium neckband that actually sounds excellent**, I'd love to hear about it.