Earbud/Earphone Recommendations

One of my favorite earbuds to use is Go Air True Wireless Signature Earbuds by JLabs. They have a great fit and sound and the rechargeable case extends the battery life amazingly. The price is reasonable from Amazon and Walmart Online.
 
Incredibly, I’m using 3. Galaxy buds pro, because they were free, with my s21 ultra. AirPods Pro for my IPad video calls and Jaba 65T for my Peloton.

They all work great.
 
I've used every single one of BUDS released and the Pro is one of the best so far for me.
 
I'm using the UE fits. a bit pricey but sound awesome with the molding process. they don't have some one of the bells and whistles others have but they deliver on sound. my wife has been a UE artist for 10 years so I figured this was a good buy.
 
Am using buds live. I can't wear tips in my ears as I get infections often. The lives works best for me. Although the left one always falls out. Happens with all buds though. So I think I may have a dodgy shaped left ear. But other than that the sound quality is amazing. I also have a pair of Bose QC35 ii which I wear out in the winter and they keep my ears nice and warm.
 
Really enjoying the XM3... the noise cancelling even though this model is getting due for refresh is amazing for earbuds... probably still near best of class... when I’m not using my over the ear XM4. And I’m not an audiophile but the music through both of these... beautiful sound. Should be able to find at discounted prices ;)
 

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I have had the Buds (2018 and 2019), Buds Live and now the Buds Pro.

If noise cancelling is key, you are much better off going with over the ear than in ear. The buds Live have ANC, but it's not very good as they let a lot of ambient sound in since they are not jammed in your ear or over ear.

The Buds Pro ANC is good, but no buds are as good as over the ear for ANC. Sorry, just the way it is.

Sound quality? Buds Pro are nice, really nice. The Buds Live sound great too, but take some getting used too.
 
I'm not that impressed. From day one the right earbud won't reach 100% charge. I also get this weird wind blowing sound in the left bud when anc or ambient is set. For the cost the buds plus are better.
 
After a friend making a recommendation I picked up a pair of EarFun Air Pro Earbuds. While they will not replace an over the ear ANC headset it does a good job on engine noise on a plane. After a coupon on Amazon I got them for $54. Their website also has a random wheel that assigns you a percentage discount coupon, shoot for 30%. Good value for the money, but does not compete with the earbuds that are twice the price. Great to get to see if you really enjoy earbuds.
 
I'm not that impressed. From day one the right earbud won't reach 100% charge. I also get this weird wind blowing sound in the left bud when anc or ambient is set. For the cost the buds plus are better.
I've since discovered that it was my error that caused this. I didn't let the update complete and hit reconnect too soon in the app. I've discovered with my warranty replacements that it will reconnect automatically after the update. Messing up the update caused charging and connection issues. I've been using them now since and have to say that the audio and call quality is truly the best.
 
I picked up the Buds Live with promo credit and have been VERY pleasantly surprised - the sound is far better than I was expecting, and the bean is much more comfortable and secure for me than buds with inserted tips. Super happy with them.