Smartphone gurus: Earbud recommendations

[GA Russell]

Amazon is having another Prime Day soon, and I expect to order some earbuds to use with my cellphone.

I'd like this group's opinions regarding...

1) brands with good reputations for quality sound for either moderate prices or low prices

2) How does the bluetooth experience compare to that of the wired buds?  Any difference?

Thanks!

[randyhersom]

I got these JLabs for my wife, paid a little more for a different model that I've been happy with.

Amazon.com: JLab Go Air Pop+ True Wireless Earbuds, in Ear Headphones, Bluetooth Earphones, 35H Playtime Ear Buds, Bluetooth Earbuds with Microphone, USB-C Charging Case, Dual Connect, EQ3 Sound, Black : Electronics

 

[Stompin at the Savoy]

Anker Soundcore brand makes some inexpensive blue tooth products (made in China) which have pretty good sound quality and offer noise canceling.  I like the full over ear headsets they make, for example Q35.  They have earbuds which probably have similar electronics.  With blue tooth you get marvelous freedom of movement but the signal occasionally cuts out when you turn your head just the right way or get into a corner of the house where reception is poor.  The dropouts are pretty rare and I just accept that.

Another approach I sometimes use with iPhone is a small adapter which plugs into the the phone power port and has a mini-plug socket on the other end.  Then I plug in wired Sony Studio Monitors or other phones, such as lightweight Koss SportaPros. To me Koss SportaPros sound better than most earbuds and are less wearying on the ear, physically.  Sony Studio Monitors etc sound better but they are bulky.

Edited 1 hour ago by Stompin at the Savoy