MANCAVE REVIEW: OpenRock Open-Ear Air Conduction Sport Earbuds
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I appreciate the review. I hate IEM's, and open flat earbuds have gone out of style. These seem like an interesting alternative. I wonder if they make wired versions?
Some things that would help make the review even better would be:
1) How difficult is replacing the batteries? If they cannot be replaced, then these will only have a useful lifetime if 2-3 years with regular use.
2) What is the latency? For real time applications such as voice or video games this matters. Voice starts to become a problem at around 200ms. Gaming becomes a problem much sooner. Some wireless earbuds can get as bad as 600ms.
3) What wireless protocols and codecs are supported? Are the bluetooth only (likely), or do they have a custom wireless interface with a dedicated usb receiver (this might be done to overcome bluetooth latency or for lossless transmission)?
What bluetooth codecs are supported? Do certain codecs have specific hardware requirements?
I would suggest to check out KZ PR2 IEM.
Too long. 2 minutes would bd enough for such a revew. Thank you very much anyway.
The review covered the points I consider when shopping for such things. I'd gotten a pair of eye glasses with Bluetooth speakers built in - much the same worries (such as falling off). A selling point for such things was being able to hear things around you (like when jogging) since they don't plug the ear, but I find that feature kind of annoying. Just like you said, you hear cars whizzing bye. At least you hear them coming I suppose.
I definitely liked the review, feels more authentic than some of the reviews here on YouTube
I use Koss KSC75 headphones when watching TV, they have some upper midrange boost that enhances vocals. Their titanium coated drivers are only used in a couple of Koss models. The uncoated driver is used in many models. KSC stands for Koss Sport Comfort. I highly recommend them at $20 and a lifetime guarantee.
Ummmm .... David ... maybe reviews aren't your thing?
I do like the self-deprecating, slightly shambolic mancave videos - in contrast to your usual polished, scripted content. Hopefully you get sent more kit by manufacturers so we can have more reviews.
1:50 You are following the new fashion in technical TV programmes - an expert sitting on a stool, peering off at something to one side of the camera. To prefect the technique you need to have different camera positions, with one faked to look like it's a view from radio spy camera.
4:30 If they are like my Bose QC earbuds they recharge while in the case from its battery, without requiring the case to be plugged in. Hence the two different times - the length of the headphone charge, and the total time of charge when recharged from the case battery.
I find modern in-ear devices quite comfy - compared with the grotty in-ear earphones that came with my first crystal wireless.
One thing I'd like to know (it's a pet peeve of mine) is the latency. It's a pain having to adjust the pisslink when watching video.
You could cover build quality and aesthetics, maybe a comparison to other auditions you have performed as well as a value for money comment.
Interesting product and a good review, which I hope the manufacturers also watch. Especially for one reason: That technology would also make a design possible, that would allow to simply attach the earbuds to the temples of the glasses. So, instead of placing double the stuff behind the ear - why not just combining the buds with what is already there? I.e. with a clip-on solution?
Just a little suggestion for the OpenRock design team. And as soon as they'd developed them, I'd check out your review and most likely buy them.
How about the Derek and Clive skit where Derek spills his medicine on the train set.
Personally I don't like 'sticky inners' I'm a 70's DJ huge cans kinda guy but if I had to use a pair, then these would be on my list now and they weren't 16:42 minutes ago. I think we have to infer that the sound quality is by no means a problem as you did say " If they sound like shit I'll tell you " so the review ? all in all I liked it but you could add some box bollocks and the specs, the stuff the makers pushing. So great review and I liked the personal scenarios...cheers.
Defo an unboxing video... you'll catch more views, and no doubt, more subscribers 😃
That's interesting to me, I'll look into them. You covered everything I would want in a review: how they work, useability and shortcomings, functional (sound quality) and non-functional (fit) features, and where to get more info. I like to work around the house with music, but most ear buds don't work very well for me; I have very narrow ear canals (annoying, because otherwise I have a huge head 😀). I don't like wearing full size over-ears for doing around-the-house activities, only using my big 3M model when I need hearing protection as well. This look it might be a good alternative to what I've used before. Thank you for sharing this, and I'd love to see more reviews like this one.
I use TOZO Open Buds for $70.
I think I missed something. How do they sound (except enough low end)?
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Some things that would help make the review even better would be:
1) How difficult is replacing the batteries? If they cannot be replaced, then these will only have a useful lifetime if 2-3 years with regular use.
2) What is the latency? For real time applications such as voice or video games this matters. Voice starts to become a problem at around 200ms. Gaming becomes a problem much sooner. Some wireless earbuds can get as bad as 600ms.
3) What wireless protocols and codecs are supported? Are the bluetooth only (likely), or do they have a custom wireless interface with a dedicated usb receiver (this might be done to overcome bluetooth latency or for lossless transmission)?
What bluetooth codecs are supported? Do certain codecs have specific hardware requirements?
I would suggest to check out KZ PR2 IEM.
Too long. 2 minutes would bd enough for such a revew. Thank you very much anyway.
The review covered the points I consider when shopping for such things. I'd gotten a pair of eye glasses with Bluetooth speakers built in - much the same worries (such as falling off). A selling point for such things was being able to hear things around you (like when jogging) since they don't plug the ear, but I find that feature kind of annoying. Just like you said, you hear cars whizzing bye. At least you hear them coming I suppose.
I definitely liked the review, feels more authentic than some of the reviews here on YouTube
I use Koss KSC75 headphones when watching TV, they have some upper midrange boost that enhances vocals. Their titanium coated drivers are only used in a couple of Koss models. The uncoated driver is used in many models. KSC stands for Koss Sport Comfort. I highly recommend them at $20 and a lifetime guarantee.
Ummmm .... David ... maybe reviews aren't your thing?
I do like the self-deprecating, slightly shambolic mancave videos - in contrast to your usual polished, scripted content. Hopefully you get sent more kit by manufacturers so we can have more reviews.
1:50 You are following the new fashion in technical TV programmes - an expert sitting on a stool, peering off at something to one side of the camera. To prefect the technique you need to have different camera positions, with one faked to look like it's a view from radio spy camera.
4:30 If they are like my Bose QC earbuds they recharge while in the case from its battery, without requiring the case to be plugged in. Hence the two different times - the length of the headphone charge, and the total time of charge when recharged from the case battery.
I find modern in-ear devices quite comfy - compared with the grotty in-ear earphones that came with my first crystal wireless.
One thing I'd like to know (it's a pet peeve of mine) is the latency. It's a pain having to adjust the pisslink when watching video.
You could cover build quality and aesthetics, maybe a comparison to other auditions you have performed as well as a value for money comment.
Interesting product and a good review, which I hope the manufacturers also watch. Especially for one reason: That technology would also make a design possible, that would allow to simply attach the earbuds to the temples of the glasses. So, instead of placing double the stuff behind the ear - why not just combining the buds with what is already there? I.e. with a clip-on solution?
Just a little suggestion for the OpenRock design team. And as soon as they'd developed them, I'd check out your review and most likely buy them.
How about the Derek and Clive skit where Derek spills his medicine on the train set.
Personally I don't like 'sticky inners' I'm a 70's DJ huge cans kinda guy but if I had to use a pair, then these would be on my list now and they weren't 16:42 minutes ago. I think we have to infer that the sound quality is by no means a problem as you did say " If they sound like shit I'll tell you " so the review ? all in all I liked it but you could add some box bollocks and the specs, the stuff the makers pushing. So great review and I liked the personal scenarios...cheers.
Defo an unboxing video... you'll catch more views, and no doubt, more subscribers 😃
That's interesting to me, I'll look into them. You covered everything I would want in a review: how they work, useability and shortcomings, functional (sound quality) and non-functional (fit) features, and where to get more info. I like to work around the house with music, but most ear buds don't work very well for me; I have very narrow ear canals (annoying, because otherwise I have a huge head 😀). I don't like wearing full size over-ears for doing around-the-house activities, only using my big 3M model when I need hearing protection as well. This look it might be a good alternative to what I've used before. Thank you for sharing this, and I'd love to see more reviews like this one.
I use TOZO Open Buds for $70.
I think I missed something. How do they sound (except enough low end)?
Would you like this in plain language or audiophileish? DM
@@AudioMasterclass
LOL..👍😎🤗
@@AudioMasterclass Audiophileish please ha ha ha
In plain language and audiophileish would be great 🤣@@AudioMasterclass
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Friday September 8, 2023
David Mellor
David Mellor is CEO and Course Director of Audio Masterclass. David has designed courses in audio education and training since 1986 and is the publisher and principal writer of Adventures In Audio.
Some things that would help make the review even better would be:
1) How difficult is replacing the batteries? If they cannot be replaced, then these will only have a useful lifetime if 2-3 years with regular use.
2) What is the latency? For real time applications such as voice or video games this matters. Voice starts to become a problem at around 200ms. Gaming becomes a problem much sooner. Some wireless earbuds can get as bad as 600ms.
3) What wireless protocols and codecs are supported? Are the bluetooth only (likely), or do they have a custom wireless interface with a dedicated usb receiver (this might be done to overcome bluetooth latency or for lossless transmission)?
What bluetooth codecs are supported? Do certain codecs have specific hardware requirements?
@ianl.9271: I would suggest to check out KZ PR2 IEM.
@Montmorency_007: Too long. 2 minutes would bd enough for such a revew. Thank you very much anyway.
@jimc9823: The review covered the points I consider when shopping for such things. I'd gotten a pair of eye glasses with Bluetooth speakers built in - much the same worries (such as falling off). A selling point for such things was being able to hear things around you (like when jogging) since they don't plug the ear, but I find that feature kind of annoying. Just like you said, you hear cars whizzing bye. At least you hear them coming I suppose.
@taidee: I definitely liked the review, feels more authentic than some of the reviews here on YouTube
@trevorbartram5473: I use Koss KSC75 headphones when watching TV, they have some upper midrange boost that enhances vocals. Their titanium coated drivers are only used in a couple of Koss models. The uncoated driver is used in many models. KSC stands for Koss Sport Comfort. I highly recommend them at $20 and a lifetime guarantee.
@Douglas_Blake_579: Ummmm .... David ... maybe reviews aren't your thing?
@adskn: I do like the self-deprecating, slightly shambolic mancave videos - in contrast to your usual polished, scripted content. Hopefully you get sent more kit by manufacturers so we can have more reviews.
@frogandspanner: 1:50 You are following the new fashion in technical TV programmes - an expert sitting on a stool, peering off at something to one side of the camera. To prefect the technique you need to have different camera positions, with one faked to look like it's a view from radio spy camera.
4:30 If they are like my Bose QC earbuds they recharge while in the case from its battery, without requiring the case to be plugged in. Hence the two different times - the length of the headphone charge, and the total time of charge when recharged from the case battery.
I find modern in-ear devices quite comfy - compared with the grotty in-ear earphones that came with my first crystal wireless.
One thing I'd like to know (it's a pet peeve of mine) is the latency. It's a pain having to adjust the pisslink when watching video.
@nicoras8803: You could cover build quality and aesthetics, maybe a comparison to other auditions you have performed as well as a value for money comment.
@karstenvoigt7280: Interesting product and a good review, which I hope the manufacturers also watch. Especially for one reason: That technology would also make a design possible, that would allow to simply attach the earbuds to the temples of the glasses. So, instead of placing double the stuff behind the ear - why not just combining the buds with what is already there? I.e. with a clip-on solution?
Just a little suggestion for the OpenRock design team. And as soon as they'd developed them, I'd check out your review and most likely buy them.
@dangerzone007: How about the Derek and Clive skit where Derek spills his medicine on the train set.
@andymouse: Personally I don't like 'sticky inners' I'm a 70's DJ huge cans kinda guy but if I had to use a pair, then these would be on my list now and they weren't 16:42 minutes ago. I think we have to infer that the sound quality is by no means a problem as you did say " If they sound like shit I'll tell you " so the review ? all in all I liked it but you could add some box bollocks and the specs, the stuff the makers pushing. So great review and I liked the personal scenarios...cheers.
@sr3d-microphones: Defo an unboxing video... you'll catch more views, and no doubt, more subscribers 😃
@CaptainJack2048: That's interesting to me, I'll look into them. You covered everything I would want in a review: how they work, useability and shortcomings, functional (sound quality) and non-functional (fit) features, and where to get more info. I like to work around the house with music, but most ear buds don't work very well for me; I have very narrow ear canals (annoying, because otherwise I have a huge head 😀). I don't like wearing full size over-ears for doing around-the-house activities, only using my big 3M model when I need hearing protection as well. This look it might be a good alternative to what I've used before. Thank you for sharing this, and I'd love to see more reviews like this one.
@thexfile.: I use TOZO Open Buds for $70.
@nitromcclean: I think I missed something. How do they sound (except enough low end)?
@AudioMasterclass replies to @nitromcclean: Would you like this in plain language or audiophileish? DM
@davidfromamerica1871 replies to @nitromcclean: @@AudioMasterclass
LOL..👍😎🤗
@ac81017 replies to @nitromcclean: @@AudioMasterclass Audiophileish please ha ha ha
@nitromcclean replies to @nitromcclean: In plain language and audiophileish would be great 🤣@@AudioMasterclass