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TMOG 10/07/24 3:29:48 PM #1:	Which of the following do you most prefer - Results (72 votes) Headphones 72.22% (52 votes) 52 Earbuds 27.78% (20 votes) 20 Which do you like better? Headphones for me, earbuds are nicely low-profile but exceedingly uncomfortable after about a half hour. <cite>TMOG posted [p:982434641] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote> Which of the following do you most prefer - Results (72 votes) Headphones 72.22% (52 votes) 52 Earbuds 27.78% (20 votes) 20 Show Voting Form Which do you like better?Headphones for me, earbuds are nicely low-profile but exceedingly uncomfortable after about a half hour.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cartoon_Quoter 10/07/24 3:31:14 PM #2:	Earbuds are a torture device. --- I apologize for nothing! <cite>Cartoon_Quoter posted [p:982434652] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Earbuds are a torture device.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CableZL 10/07/24 3:31:18 PM #3:	I prefer headphones because earbuds aren't comfortable. --- https://i.imgtc.com/d9Fc4Qq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/BKHTxYq.gif https://i.imgtc.com/vYYIuDx.jpg <cite>CableZL posted [p:982434653] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I prefer headphones because earbuds aren't comfortable.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
NoxObscuras 10/07/24 3:32:18 PM #4:	I love earbuds for listening to music at work or at the gym. I've had earbuds that hurt my ears, but the current Bose sport ones I'm using aren't painful at all --- Steam/Xbox/PSN = NoxObscuras <cite>NoxObscuras posted [p:982434670] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I love earbuds for listening to music at work or at the gym. I've had earbuds that hurt my ears, but the current Bose sport ones I'm using aren't painful at all</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notti 10/07/24 3:32:36 PM #5:	Earbuds usually Headphones are cumbersome on the go. --- http://youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/videos http://youtube.com/SamSeder/videos http://RightWingWatch.org http://reddit.com/r/BreadTube http://fb.me/OccupyDemocrats <cite>Notti posted [p:982434673] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Earbuds usuallyHeadphones are cumbersome on the go.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
wackyteen 10/07/24 3:32:56 PM #6:	https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/3/36d18ccf.jpg These are the only earbuds I've had where I didn't have problems with them unseating due to normal movement/laughing. --- The name is wackyteen for a reason. Never doubt. <cite>wackyteen posted [p:982434678] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/3/36d18ccf.jpgThese are the only earbuds I've had where I didn't have problems with them unseating due to normal movement/laughing.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReturnOfDevsman 10/07/24 3:36:41 PM #7:	Buds are ok but I have to get the kind with ear hooks since I have strangely shaped ear canals and the right one will fall out of I don't. Phones are just better audio quality, at least potentially. --- Arguing on CE be all like: https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ <cite>ReturnOfDevsman posted [p:982434732] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Buds are ok but I have to get the kind with ear hooks since I have strangely shaped ear canals and the right one will fall out of I don't.Phones are just better audio quality, at least potentially.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ZevLoveDOOM 10/07/24 3:37:58 PM #8:	headphones for when i'm at home or at the office. earbuds for when i'm on the go. <cite>ZevLoveDOOM posted [p:982434757] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>headphones for when i'm at home or at the office.earbuds for when i'm on the go.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ROBANN_88 10/07/24 3:38:24 PM #9:	headphones for computer earbuds for walking --- Kremlin delenda est <cite>ROBANN_88 posted [p:982434765] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>headphones for computerearbuds for walking</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Bass 10/07/24 3:40:39 PM #11:	Headphones. I haven't used earbuds in more than a decade. --- Many Bothans died to bring you this post. <cite>Bass posted [p:982434796] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones. I haven't used earbuds in more than a decade. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
BucketCat 10/07/24 3:40:49 PM #12:	headphones for home, earbuds at work, and bone conduction headphones when i'm on bike rides. --- ? <cite>BucketCat posted [p:982434800] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>headphones for home, earbuds at work, and bone conduction headphones when i'm on bike rides.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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PeteyParker 10/07/24 3:44:37 PM #14:	I use AirPod Pros and honestly a lot of times I'll forget I have them in because they are comfortable for me. I'm not a fan of headphones. --- "How can.. the Prime minister.. support a law.. that makes it illegal for people.. who....What I'm trying to say is.. Oasis rules!" <cite>PeteyParker posted [p:982434853] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I use AirPod Pros and honestly a lot of times I'll forget I have them in because they are comfortable for me. I'm not a fan of headphones. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
LeCh0nk 10/07/24 4:06:42 PM #15:	Earbuds but they have to be those Bose ones that you don't jam all the way into your fucking ear drum. --- @('_')@ <cite>LeCh0nk posted [p:982435177] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Earbuds but they have to be those Bose ones that you don't jam all the way into your fucking ear drum.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Hayame_Zero 10/07/24 4:09:04 PM #16:	ZevLoveDOOM posted... headphones for when i'm at home or at the office. earbuds for when i'm on the go. --- ...I think I'm done here... <cite>Hayame_Zero posted [p:982435212] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>ZevLoveDOOM posted... </cite><quote>headphones for when i'm at home or at the office.earbuds for when i'm on the go.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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Homeless_Waifu 10/07/24 4:20:59 PM #18:	Never understood how people find earbuds comfortable while walking. they jiggle too much and are prone to falling outta your ear, not only that youre less situationally aware of your surroundings if youre listening to music and such. Doesnt matter if you have it one ear unless you got some echo location capabilities like a bat or dolphin --- I bought the Taito Egret II Mini just to play puchi carat Dungeon Travelers 2 on steam, pls. I need that game in my life, it's like a drug <cite>Homeless_Waifu posted [p:982435383] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Never understood how people find earbuds comfortable while walking.they jiggle too much and are prone to falling outta your ear, not only that youre less situationally aware of your surroundings if youre listening to music and such. Doesnt matter if you have it one ear unless you got some echo location capabilities like a bat or dolphin</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RiKuToTheMiGhtY 10/07/24 4:21:35 PM #19:	Headphones easily, much more comfortable then earbuds and headphones do not fall out at all unlike earbuds which constantly do. --- doa-plus.com - We Press Forward. . . By Pressing Back. <cite>RiKuToTheMiGhtY posted [p:982435395] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones easily, much more comfortable then earbuds and headphones do not fall out at all unlike earbuds which constantly do.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
tankboy 10/07/24 5:09:27 PM #20:	When sound isolation is not needed, open back headphones are the most comfortable. But sometimes you have to use earbuds. <cite>tankboy posted [p:982436067] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>When sound isolation is not needed, open back headphones are the most comfortable. But sometimes you have to use earbuds.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Jiek_Fafn 10/07/24 5:15:54 PM #21:	I dont like things in my ears. So, generally headphones. Those bone earphones when I'm out in public and need to also hear the outside world. Those also rock on a plane. Instead of needing to go louder to muffle the plane noises, you just hear it inside your head and the plane becomes white noise. --- I don't believe in belts. There should be no ranking system for toughness. <cite>Jiek_Fafn posted [p:982436131] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I dont like things in my ears.So, generally headphones. Those bone earphones when I'm out in public and need to also hear the outside world. Those also rock on a plane. Instead of needing to go louder to muffle the plane noises, you just hear it inside your head and the plane becomes white noise.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Voidgolem 10/07/24 5:17:35 PM #22:	I prefer headphones but earbuds are the go-to for phone/mp3-player --- Why not go all in? <cite>Voidgolem posted [p:982436149] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I prefer headphones but earbuds are the go-to for phone/mp3-player</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Quorthon109 10/07/24 5:18:42 PM #23:	If I'm stationary I can tolerate earbuds but if I'm moving around at all it's headphones every time --- http://i.imgur.com/Kjo08.jpg <cite>Quorthon109 posted [p:982436165] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>If I'm stationary I can tolerate earbuds but if I'm moving around at all it's headphones every time</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
El_Marsh 10/07/24 5:20:06 PM #24:	Headphones at home, ear buds on the go (the portability is pretty important for me). If I could only do the onethough, I would go with the Headphones. --- http://i.imgur.com/0APl48O.gifv <cite>El_Marsh posted [p:982436186] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones at home, ear buds on the go (the portability is pretty important for me). If I could only do the onethough, I would go with the Headphones. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GrandConjuraton 10/07/24 5:20:57 PM #25:	Earbuds usually have lesser audio quality and are uncomfortable. So headphones. --- Travel now; where they can't let you down, where you can't fail them now. https://imgur.com/o21DN7r <cite>GrandConjuraton posted [p:982436204] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Earbuds usually have lesser audio quality and are uncomfortable. So headphones. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
FL81 10/10/24 1:04:37 AM #26:	Speakers > Headphones > Earbuds --- https://i.imgur.com/TGkNCva.gif https://i.imgur.com/8mWCvA4.gif <cite>FL81 posted [p:982468329] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Speakers > Headphones > Earbuds</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ShadowMan033 10/10/24 1:07:22 AM #27:	I switched to headphones about three years ago because the buds were causing wax to plant itself on my ear drums causing me to basically become unable to hear clearly until I cleaned my ears out at an ENT doctor --- LSU Tigers - 2023 National Champions 1991, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2009, 2023 <cite>ShadowMan033 posted [p:982468345] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I switched to headphones about three years ago because the buds were causing wax to plant itself on my ear drums causing me to basically become unable to hear clearly until I cleaned my ears out at an ENT doctor</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
GGuirao13 10/10/24 3:07:34 AM #28:	Headphones. --- Donald J. Trump--proof against government intelligence. <cite>GGuirao13 posted [p:982469011] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TetsuoS2 10/10/24 3:09:33 AM #29:	earbuds are the old flatheads, iems are the one that go stick into your ear canal. --- the local octopus( ) <cite>TetsuoS2 posted [p:982469019] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>earbuds are the old flatheads, iems are the one that go stick into your ear canal.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Notti 10/13/24 8:00:31 AM #30:	Asherlee10 posted... My ears are not shaped well or large enough for most earbuds. If I got some buds that dont stay, I swap ears and wrap the cord over my ears. Helps. --- http://youtube.com/TheYoungTurks/videos http://youtube.com/SamSeder/videos http://RightWingWatch.org http://reddit.com/r/BreadTube http://fb.me/OccupyDemocrats <cite>Notti posted [p:982507726] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Asherlee10 posted...<quote>My ears are not shaped well or large enough for most earbuds.</quote>If I got some buds that dont stay, I swap ears and wrap the cord over my ears. Helps.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
jblrulez 10/13/24 8:11:54 AM #31:	Earbuds for me. I use Airpods for daily life stuff and cheap ones for when I exercise. <cite>jblrulez posted [p:982507801] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Earbuds for me. I use Airpods for daily life stuff and cheap ones for when I exercise.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Cheater87 10/13/24 8:15:29 AM #32:	Headphones ftw, the earbuds fall out constantly when I turn my head and are easy to lose. --- Just call me Discount Dan. <cite>Cheater87 posted [p:982507814] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones ftw, the earbuds fall out constantly when I turn my head and are easy to lose.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
xsdarknesssx 10/13/24 8:16:55 AM #33:	I prefer headphones, but if I was forced to pick one or the other for the rest of my life I would pick buds because they are way more versatile. <cite>xsdarknesssx posted [p:982507824] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I prefer headphones, but if I was forced to pick one or the other for the rest of my life I would pick buds because they are way more versatile.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
OriginalPlain2 10/13/24 8:19:55 AM #34:	earbuds i love both but prefer my airpods 2 --- 41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. 3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life? <cite>OriginalPlain2 posted [p:982507843] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>earbudsi love both but prefer my airpods 2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ai123 10/13/24 8:34:06 AM #35:	I got a free pair of Galaxy 2 earbuds. Tried them out, but found them fiddly to put in (if you don't get the seal right, they sound shit) and uncomfortable to wear after 30 minutes max. Yes, I tried all the fittings. Gave them away. Headphones for me. --- 'Vinyl is the poor man's art collection'. Let in the refugees, deport the racists. <cite>ai123 posted [p:982507920] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I got a free pair of Galaxy 2 earbuds.Tried them out, but found them fiddly to put in (if you don't get the seal right, they sound shit) and uncomfortable to wear after 30 minutes max. Yes, I tried all the fittings.Gave them away. Headphones for me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
TheFalseDeity 10/13/24 8:34:30 AM #36:	Buds are more comfortable long term but headphones are better for sound. Have a pair of both but use the buds more often. --- http://psnprofiles.com/TheFalseDeity Currently playing - OldSchool RuneScape <cite>TheFalseDeity posted [p:982507922] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Buds are more comfortable long term but headphones are better for sound. Have a pair of both but use the buds more often.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
specialkid8 10/13/24 8:55:41 AM #37:	I could not imagine walking around carrying bulky ass headphones or wearing them on my head. I only ever wear one ear bud so I can listen to it and also hear what's going on around me. --- https://i.imgur.com/AUXKMK4.jpg <cite>specialkid8 posted [p:982508051] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I could not imagine walking around carrying bulky ass headphones or wearing them on my head. I only ever wear one ear bud so I can listen to it and also hear what's going on around me. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilentSeph 10/13/24 9:01:43 AM #38:	Headphones while sitting at home, earbuds while moving around or going out But only the ones that look like the pair on the right. The pair on the left would fall out of my ears constantly https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/f23f8ef3.jpg --- Delicious and vicious, while maliciously nutritious. <cite>SilentSeph posted [p:982508092] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones while sitting at home, earbuds while moving around or going outBut only the ones that look like the pair on the right. The pair on the left would fall out of my ears constantlyhttps://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/f/f23f8ef3.jpg</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
SilentSeph 10/13/24 9:08:02 AM #39:	ai123 posted... I got a free pair of Galaxy 2 earbuds. Tried them out, but found them fiddly to put in (if you don't get the seal right, they sound shit) and uncomfortable to wear after 30 minutes max. Yes, I tried all the fittings. Gave them away. Headphones for me. Same exact thing happened to me and I ended up giving my Buds2 away. The Galaxy Buds3 (standard, not pro) is more comfortable and stays in my ears regardless of what I'm doing, so hopefully they'd be a better fit for you too --- Delicious and vicious, while maliciously nutritious. <cite>SilentSeph posted [p:982508135] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>ai123 posted... </cite><quote>I got a free pair of Galaxy 2 earbuds.Tried them out, but found them fiddly to put in (if you don't get the seal right, they sound shit) and uncomfortable to wear after 30 minutes max. Yes, I tried all the fittings.Gave them away. Headphones for me.</quote>Same exact thing happened to me and I ended up giving my Buds2 away. The Galaxy Buds3 (standard, not pro) is more comfortable and stays in my ears regardless of what I'm doing, so hopefully they'd be a better fit for you too</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ReturnOfDevsman 10/13/24 9:38:49 AM #40:	specialkid8 posted... I could not imagine walking around carrying bulky ass headphones or wearing them on my head. I only ever wear one ear bud so I can listen to it and also hear what's going on around me. They actually make a monobuds. Mono sound mixing, only one bud. I use one when I go cycling in case of a phone call. --- Arguing on CE be all like: https://youtu.be/JpRKrs67lOs?si=kPGA2RCKVHTdbVrJ <cite>ReturnOfDevsman posted [p:982508365] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>specialkid8 posted... </cite><quote>I could not imagine walking around carrying bulky ass headphones or wearing them on my head. I only ever wear one ear bud so I can listen to it and also hear what's going on around me.</quote>They actually make a monobuds. Mono sound mixing, only one bud. I use one when I go cycling in case of a phone call.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Killmonger 10/13/24 9:39:49 AM #41:	Headphones because earbuds can never seem to stay in my ear. --- "I will die of cancer before I let another dude finger my a******." - ZeroX91 <cite>Killmonger posted [p:982508372] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Headphones because earbuds can never seem to stay in my ear. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
cjsdowg 10/13/24 9:40:19 AM #42:	Like the headphones that go in your ear. I hate ear buds --- Pronouns: I'M/HIM <cite>cjsdowg posted [p:982508376] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>Like the headphones that go in your ear. I hate ear buds</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Waddlez 10/13/24 9:47:56 AM #43:	[LFAQs-redacted-quote] I don't know what bone conduction earbuds are but my earbuds have an "aware" mode. It uses mics to pick up sound. So I can ride my bike, listen to music, and hear what's going on around me. --- http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll36rxs0DB1qhmn4do1_400.gif http://img4.joyreactor.com/pics/post/gif-cats-kitten-box-366664.gif <cite>Waddlez posted [p:982508437] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote><cite>[LFAQs-redacted-quote]</cite> I don't know what bone conduction earbuds are but my earbuds have an "aware" mode. It uses mics to pick up sound. So I can ride my bike, listen to music, and hear what's going on around me.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ThunderTrain 10/13/24 10:07:04 AM #44:	I can only do the Apple style ear buds. If it has the rubber ends they never fit my ear --- I used to be a blackjack dealer on a riverboat named Black Sally's Apple. It was a very low point in my life <cite>ThunderTrain posted [p:982508603] in Headphones... [t:80860906]...</cite> <quote>I can only do the Apple style ear buds. If it has the rubber ends they never fit my ear </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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