I must not have that good of hearing them! I really can’t tell the difference!
Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda > On Jul 12, 2021, at 10:35 PM, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: > > The conventional wisdom is that all other things being equal, wired trumps > wireless in terms of audio quality. > > Andy > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pete Nalda" <lpna...@gmail.com> > To: <viphone@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 8:17 PM > Subject: Re: airpods? > > > I’d be hard put to tell the difference in sound between wired and wireless. > > Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates > Louie P (Pete) Nalda > Facebook.com/lpnalda > Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda > Twitter: @lpnalda > >> On Jul 12, 2021, at 6:58 PM, Kelly Pierce <kellyt...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Do air Pods sounds as good as wired headphones? I thought this was the >> reason why the guys at cell phone stores walked around playing music >> with wires coming out of their ears. >> >> Kelly >> >> >> >>>> On 7/12/21, Andy Baracco <w...@socal.rr.com> wrote: >>> It's the case, if you want to call it that, that comes with the Airpods max. >>> It basically only covers the ear pieces themselves, and resembles a bra in >>> shape. >>> it is also referred to as a pouch, which might better describe it. >>> It has a magnetic closure which supposedly puts the headset into a deeper >>> sleep, conserving battery charge. >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: Simon A Fogarty >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 4:45 PM >>> Subject: RE: airpods? >>> >>> >>> Sorry but what is the bra case? >>> >>> >>> >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >>> Star Gazer >>> Sent: Tuesday, 13 July 2021 8:36 am >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> So let me ask, how do you charge the bra case? I’ve never seen these >>> cases, do the buds just hang out in the case until they’re ready to be used? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Andy Baracco >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 4:31 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> it does resemble a Bra! LOL! >>> >>> >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>> From: Richard Turner >>> >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 1:05 PM >>> >>> Subject: RE: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> Apple Airpods Max, Space Gray Review updated July 12, 2021 after a few >>> months of use. >>> >>> >>> >>> I received the Airpods Max in January and unboxed them and was surprised >>> how very sturdy and solid they feel. I know, I've heard about them, but >>> holding them in your hands for the first time, everything about them screams >>> quality! >>> >>> >>> >>> Now, everything I have read about the "smart case" which some people >>> call the "smart pouch", and I have heard some say "Smart Bra"; but I would >>> go with pouch. I don't know if they changed the material, but the >>> descriptions I had heard made me think I was going to have a mesh kind of >>> thing that was kind of stretchy like the afore mention article of women's >>> clothing. However, this one feels like polyurethane, or even silicon. My >>> wife says it still looks odd, and with the headphones in it, more like a >>> purse, but it appears to be quite sturdy. I gather it has no charge of its >>> own, it just tells the headphones to go into a deep sleep… >>> >>> >>> >>> Now, as for the headphones themselves… >>> >>> I am quite seriously impressed! Yes, they are heavier than the average >>> headphones but so well designed you don't notice that much after putting >>> them on. >>> >>> Yes, they are warm. It will be interesting when the warm weather hits >>> how much I'll want to have them on. >>> >>> >>> >>> But, if you want amazingly good sound, that kind of just works with >>> Apple, they are fabulous! >>> >>> >>> >>> One thing I am very pleased about is what they call Transparency Mode. >>> >>> >>> There are 6 microphones on the outside of the headphones. While you are >>> listening over Bluetooth to your Apple device, if you turn on Transparency >>> mode, those microphones allow you to hear the outside world without >>> diminishing the sound quality of whatever you are listening to. Unlike >>> other things I have had that tried to do that, the sound is in stereo. So, >>> if someone speaks to you from your left side, you hear it on your left >>> side. >>> >>> >>> >>> Those microphones are used to assist with the noise cancelation mode so >>> it can tell what the outside noise is and counteract it. So, when Noise >>> Cancelation is on, the world is pretty much blocked out. >>> >>> >>> >>> I have some Sonos speakers on my desk and when my wife turned on the TV >>> in the living room, the sound came over my speakers. Well, I turned on >>> Noise Cancelation, and heard nothing of the TV while I was listening to some >>> music. Between songs, I could tell something was on in the far background, >>> but not enough to identify it or be bothered by it. >>> >>> >>> >>> There is a $35 cable to allow you to plug them into a standard 3.5 MM >>> earphone jack like on Windows computers, Victor Readers, etc. It is over >>> price. But, while you do not get the fidelity you get over Bluetooth when >>> it is running all of its processes, but they sound fine for speech when >>> plugged into my Dell laptop. I have to turn the volume up on the computer >>> or the headphones since they take more power to drive them, but I could see >>> myself using them quite often with the computer for Jaws. >>> >>> They apparently do have to be charged to use them with the cable. >>> Unlike my old Plantronics Beat Sense headphones that can be used with the >>> cable even if the battery is dead. >>> >>> About the Transparency Mode when using them with the cable: If you press >>> the button that toggles to Transparency Mode, all the microphones come on. >>> It is nowhere near as loud or clear as when on Bluetooth, but you can hear >>> what is happening around you more than with it off. When you turn on Noise >>> Cancelation Mode, The world outside is silent! >>> >>> >>> >>> There are only two buttons on the right ear. They are on the top on >>> either side of the piece that goes over your head. >>> >>> The one on the side nearest your face is a rectangular/oval button that >>> toggles between Noise Cancelation and Transparency Mode. >>> >>> The one on the other side of the cross bar is the round, Digital Crown. >>> Like a large version of the one on the watch. That is used for volume, >>> pausing and playing, and holding it to ask siri. >>> >>> >>> >>> I believe they do actually get close to 20 hours of use on one charge. >>> >>> >>> >>> You can use them via Bluetooth with your Windows computer as well. Just >>> be aware that sometimes the computer will grab them if they are on, and not >>> on your head, which can make you think your computer is dead. Ask me how I >>> know, grin. >>> >>> >>> >>> I find them quite impressive with all kinds of music. They are great >>> with apps like Disney Plus, Prime Video, etc. When a movie is in HD 5.1 or >>> 4K, or Dolby Atmos, the sound is perfect to my ears. >>> >>> >>> >>> The reality is, until you have them on your head and give them a try, >>> you won't know if they are good for you or not. Everyone hears differently, >>> so you may hate them. But, they are worth giving a try. >>> >>> >>> >>> The Apple store link is: >>> >>> Buy AirPods Max - Apple >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Richard >>> >>> Software means never having to say you're finished >>> >>> >>> >>> Web site: www.turner42.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of >>> Star Gazer >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 12:41 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: RE: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> Can you send me a >>> link to the air max? >>> >>> Why do you like them? I found some wired ear buds in my purse yesterday >>> so now I’m thinking about if I want the wireless version >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10 >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Andy Baracco >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 3:38 PM >>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Re: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> I have the original Air pfods and I think the audio is great, but i >>> can't get them to stay in my ears. i also have the Air Pods Max and they >>> are truly awesome, but a different product altogether, and much more >>> expensive, but worth it, at least for me. >>> >>> >>> >>> Andy >>> >>> >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> >>> From: Star Gazer >>> >>> To: 'RobH.' via VIPhone >>> >>> Sent: Monday, July 12, 2021 12:36 PM >>> >>> Subject: airpods? >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi. 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