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Re: Heads Up! I Saw A Bargain Here! NON watch items

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Amazon echo buds have shipped!

Edit: Now they're out for delivery! One day shipping!

Also, we now have actual reviews coming in. It seems you can disable Alexa if so desired.
https://www.theverge.com/2019/10/29/209 ... tion-price
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Bose QC35s, use promo code PRO38
-->$219
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I'm not expecting to see any computer/laptop deals on black Friday that beats what's available today

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Anxiously waiting for the new Pixel Buds announced at the Google event to get FCC clearance.
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ManOnTime wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:57 am Anxiously waiting for the new Pixel Buds announced at the Google event to get FCC clearance.
May I ask why? I'm not seeing anything special.

As for the Echo Buds..... these are based off hearing aids and it shows! Great at amplifying the voices around you in passthrough mode. Also, tends to amplify human voices in music. The equalizer is basic and can't address the issue.

I'd say for classical or edm (basically if a human voice is lacking) these are fine. Acceptable for podcasts as well. Can be iffy with audiobooks.

So, accepting the fact that some of these issues will be fixed or lessened with future updates should you buy? As a gift when these are on sale for $99 on black Friday.... yeah (unless you're gifting an audiophile or someone used to higher end equipment).

I'm unsure on keeping or returning at the moment.
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Spirit of the Watch wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:16 pm
ManOnTime wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:57 am Anxiously waiting for the new Pixel Buds announced at the Google event to get FCC clearance.
May I ask why? I'm not seeing anything special.

As for the Echo Buds..... these are based off hearing aids and it shows! Great at amplifying the voices around you in passthrough mode. Also, tends to amplify human voices in music. The equalizer is basic and can't address the issue.

I'd say for classical or edm (basically if a human voice is lacking) these are fine. Acceptable for podcasts as well. Can be iffy with audiobooks.

So, accepting the fact that some of these issues will be fixed or lessened with future updates should you buy? As a gift when these are on sale for $99 on black Friday.... yeah (unless you're gifting an audiophile or someone used to higher end equipment).

I'm unsure on keeping or returning at the moment.
Primarily because all my smart assistant devices are in Google's ecosystem and I like the idea of hands-free invocation rather than having to tap the dang thing like I do with my current earbuds.

Other than that:

Adaptive sound, an emphasis on sound quality (need more reviews or to try them myself), spatial vent (I normally don't like earbuds because of the "underwater" feeling while wearing them), live translation, etc.

As for a hyper-subjective reason, I used to sell Bose products. I'll never, ever purchase one, or a product designed in conjunction with or assisted by them.
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ManOnTime wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:31 pm
Spirit of the Watch wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 12:16 pm
ManOnTime wrote: Wed Oct 30, 2019 7:57 am Anxiously waiting for the new Pixel Buds announced at the Google event to get FCC clearance.
May I ask why? I'm not seeing anything special.

As for the Echo Buds..... these are based off hearing aids and it shows! Great at amplifying the voices around you in passthrough mode. Also, tends to amplify human voices in music. The equalizer is basic and can't address the issue.

I'd say for classical or edm (basically if a human voice is lacking) these are fine. Acceptable for podcasts as well. Can be iffy with audiobooks.

So, accepting the fact that some of these issues will be fixed or lessened with future updates should you buy? As a gift when these are on sale for $99 on black Friday.... yeah (unless you're gifting an audiophile or someone used to higher end equipment).

I'm unsure on keeping or returning at the moment.
Primarily because all my smart assistant devices are in Google's ecosystem and I like the idea of hands-free invocation rather than having to tap the dang thing like I do with my current earbuds.

Other than that:

Adaptive sound, an emphasis on sound quality (need more reviews or to try them myself), spatial vent (I normally don't like earbuds because of the "underwater" feeling while wearing them), live translation, etc.

As for a hyper-subjective reason, I used to sell Bose products. I'll never, ever purchase one, or a product designed in conjunction with or assisted by them.
I understand the ecosystem part (kind of like why apple people buy iPhones and Apple buds)

If I leave the Echo Buds (which I'm only considering for gym and walking around) I'd go with the
-->Sony Wf-1000xm3 (not good for the gym, running, walking apparently from reviews)
https://www.soundguys.com/sony-wf-1000xm3-review-25342/
Or
Master and Dynamic w07 (way cheaper than $300 now but poor app... cause no app and I have no experience with their products... and really poor battery life).
https://www.soundguys.com/master-dynami ... iew-20616/

Plus the Jabra Elite 65t: Most people seem to reccomend this but again I lack experience with the brand.

Bose Soundsport Free: Not worth the price, maybe at $100 or less.

Bose 500/700: Seem really cool but not for sale at the moment.

I don't dislike Bose (the soundsport free should be a cheap black Friday offering/culling) but I've never worked for them either.

Regardless, be sure to let us know how the Pixel Buds work out if/when you buy them.
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I know I've mentioned Broadbent before.
But right now they have a sale with 10% off ALL ham, bacon, and sausage until 11/5.
They usually only do a few items on sale at a given time, so this promotion is good.

https://www.broadbenthams.com/

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National Sandwich Day: Where to score free subs and meal deals Sunday
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Nothing too special
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https://camelcamelcamel.com/product/B07 ... ice_amazon

Alright winter is coming. Not a mega deal but an okay price.

No history but compared to the other options it seems fair.
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eBay has 20% off some "brand outlets." Here is the landing page. Min. spend $50, max. discount $100. Code: JUMBO20.

Here are a couple examples, but I'm not in a position to judge how good the deals actually are.

Ray Ban

5.11 Tactical

(They do have a watch here. Mfg. page here. I had to watch their video to figure out that it's a quartz, lol.)

Adding this list:

5.11 Tactical
adidas
Anker
ASICS
Bissell
Case-Mate
Champion
Char-Broil
Crocs
Cuisinart
Danby
Design Within Reach
Dirt Devil
Dooney & Bourke
Dyson
FILA
Hanes
Hoover
Huffy
Incipio
Jabra
Jockey
Merrell
Michael Kors
Monoprice
Oakley
PUMA
Ray-Ban
Reebok
Rolex
Samsonite
ShelterLogic
Simple Modern
Snow Joe
WORX
Zwilling J.A. Henckels
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Save 20% extra, up to $20. Apply code NOVSAVE19 at checkout.


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https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jabra-elit ... Id=6376030


Any thoughts... Not sure I want to continue with the Echo Buds.
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Spirit of the Watch wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:05 pm https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jabra-elit ... Id=6376030


Any thoughts... Not sure I want to continue with the Echo Buds.
I am probably going to gift myself these for Christmas. The 65t are Wirecutter's pick: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best- ... s-earbuds/
I wish that watch were 38mm?
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Boourns wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:11 pm
Spirit of the Watch wrote: Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:05 pm https://www.bestbuy.com/site/jabra-elit ... Id=6376030


Any thoughts... Not sure I want to continue with the Echo Buds.
I am probably going to gift myself these for Christmas. The 65t are Wirecutter's pick: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best- ... s-earbuds/
Interesting, why not the newer 75t?
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