This is the most innovative Sony product I've seen in awhile. I remember when the Xperia z1 came out and put all other phones to shame. I remember my friends freaking out seeing me wash my phone off because waterproof phones weren't really on the market at the time. The camera also blew other phones out of the water. It's nice to see something unique coming from Sony again.
@@cokecamilo I was actually thinking about moving to Xperia's after the V60. I really wish LG wasn't leaving the mobile market. Sony's phones look nice, but it's a lot harder to find deals on them for my network and area too.
@@noone-zl2di The pixel 4 was really good despite it not really being marketed kinda like the Z1 but upon upgrading to the pixel 6 it looks like they're taking away some cool features cause they figured people didn't use them like squeezing the sides for the google assistant and the hand gesture controls
Yes! I miss this Sony. Sony who plays - making yellow submarine cases for their hi8 cameras. Square speakers stereos, 27Mhz cb radios .Making funny Walkmans. But also making niche products. And high end products like metal cd walk-mans, dc6 cassette, trinitron tvs and world radios. Ahh i love Sony but mostly their older products. These though looks like loads of fun, and a true invention worthy of the old saying “its a Sony”
I loved the Sony Style Store on Madison between 55th and 56th in Manhattan. It was the absolute Sony wonderland. You could spend the day there shopping and relaxing. Downstairs they had four home theater rooms designed by the likes of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren...plus the entire line of Sony televisions. It was a dangerous place. I bought too many Minidiscs, DAT recorders, camcorders, VAIO notebooks, clock radios, Playstation and digital cameras. Really miss that place.
Sony is reviving its glory days as a product innovator. I use Samsung only because the battery life seems better, but Sony, out of all the brands that make earbuds including Bose, has the best sound, hands down.
Thank you Sony for giving it a name. People remember Walkman, Discman, Handycam, VAIO, Alpha, Bravia, CyberShot, etc. imagine if the PS was walled Sony HESCD32-1000 (Home Entertainment System Compact Disc 32 bit - version 1000).
I love these. I just ordered a pair yesterday because I've been wanting open back earbuds for the longest time. I usually listen to music either with my desk monitors or in ear monitors. When I'm walking around or doing stuff around the house, I usually just play music or podcasts from my phone speaker because I hate closing myself off from the world
I have been using them for a few months now. The linkbuds are absolutely perfect for listening in a quiet environment. They are the most comportable, the sound quality is fantastic, you can wear then all day if you wish in comfort. On the other hand they are no good in a noisy environment. I will go to the grocery store and call my mom to get her groceries and I have trouble hearing her due to the ambient background noise. As a result I use my old plantronics 5200s in a noisy environment for making calls and I use the Linkbuds when at home listening to stuff on my laptop in a quiet environment .
this kind of design helps with someone like me that really hate the itch I got after a few minutes using in-ear types. Hopefully this design really catching on
@@severnsea thanks, just got mine. So far so good, really impressed with the sound quality as I used audio glasses before and this is quite the improvement.
@@xthelegend89 Yes, got mine today too. Very impressed. A lot of thought has gone into the design and they're the only thing I've ever had that stays in my ears perfectly, great fit, never came loose in the three hours I used them and never needed to adjust them or felt they were going to fall out at any time. The speak to chat thing is great, music stops instantly when you talk and I note you can adjust the settings to 5 seconds or 30, it doesn't have to be 15 seconds. I also like the fact that when the battery runs out on one earbud, the other continues to play. Every previous set I've had stops when the battery dies on one side.
Just got these to try. My ears often need a break from in-ear buds, and while I love the fit and sound of the AirPods, I'm not a fan of the stem design. Thanks again for the comprehensive review. Carnoy is the only one true to the tech tradition of CNET and is frankly the only CNET content I continue to watch or read.
@@cquickmusic8174 It’s OK. I wasn’t expecting much on the low end but they do produce lower notes IF you get the fit just right. Probably returning mine.
@@cquickmusic8174 This product is not made to be the sound champion. This is for environment awareness product. İf you are expecting incredible sound quality, deep bass, it is not your product. This product is especially for office usage and cycling etc. So you don't get interrupted from the environment.
If these hit a decent sale I will probably grab em. I have Edifier ear buds right now and I love them, but in my office environment having a open design like that would be amazing. I just wish I could try before I buy to see if I like the fit.
Half of the world hates the feeling of in-ear buds rubber tips. Any alternative is welcome and this one has the benefits of the open design plus it looks really nice. I've been keeping an eye on open design earbuds since the Xperia Ear Duo came out in 2018 and these new LinkBuds seem like the final version of that idea. Great job Sony! And good name choice lol!
rubber tips in earphones like the AirPods Pro give me a serious headache. I have an expensive earphone that I can't use. Wish I could change it for the AirPods 3
Great video and appreciate the review! I do have one suggestion for future videos - adding bookmarks within the video. It makes it a lot easier to find specific parts I want to listen to. Otherwise keep up the great work!!
Watched the review and ordered. At £149, as usual we pay a premium in the UK, but I have a pair of Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch earbuds which sound fantastic, and are currently on offer at half the price of the LinkBuds, but like everything else I've tried they don't stay in place all the time, though they're better than most. But even with a transparency mode I've never found anything that allows me to hear what's going on around me while I'm listening to music - crucial if you have your kids with you. If these can do that AND stay in place, Sony should have a winner on their hands.
Do they sound better than the Galaxy buds live I love those I hate the feeling of an ear butt stuck in my ear do you recommend these over the Galaxy buds live?
Great review. I saw others that kept trying to compare them to noise canceling buds. Well that makes no sense. Glad your comparison was about other features and the ups and downs of open back. Not the fact that it doesn’t block sound haha some people need to know what they reviewing before they review. I am really interested in these now. Thanks again.
Thanks for the great review! These seem to be a better option than bone conduction options. I can’t wear headphones or buds because I am concerned about safety. I am jealous of people who wear them in public but now I think this option is going be a game changer. ! Getting this pair for my wife for Mother’s Day she has the exact same concern as I do . Plus she’s a safety manager for her company, this should be a true test. Thanks again for your informative review straight forward to the point no fluff great job
Yeah, but man these things weigh just FOUR grams. The sound is actually far better than I expected and that's a huge amount of tech and battery to stuff into a tiny device weighing so little. If you consider them for what they are, they're amazing. The sound isn't meant to compete with the likes of the XM4's.
I have been wanting something like these for so long. I only use open back headphones because I can't stand feeling isolated. Would love to give these a try if I ever can afford it
I agree they are amazing for listening to podcasts. I’m loving them so far. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
rhanks foe this review, do you know if the linkbud case can be charged wireless like the XM4 case? I can't find any info on Sony's spec for this and think would be ood if they removed this feature even the XM4 has it
@7:47, it would have been nice to show the real sound of how the traffic sounds like versus the sound from ear buds. very nice still but would have love to hear how the "traffic" in real life was.
I've always been a bigger fan of open back headphone design. I don't think any tech out there can compare to just have the soundstage of open back headphon, but it's hard to beat the form factor of earbuds. If only they had a wired version lol.
How long do you charge them out of the box for the first time? I’ve been recommended in the past to charge things for 24hrs for the first time to get max quality for the lifetime of the device.
I think there are three notable things here that stand out about the Link buds in particular and about SONY's state of mind in general these days. 1) The fact that SONY finally named an audio product. That they finally gave a simple and easy to remember name to an audio product that isn't just a series of letters and numbers. Hallelujah! 2) There is some interesting Innovation here. And I think we have just seen the future of wireless earbuds. And by that I'm referring both to the small size of the Link buds themselves, but especially the ability to control functions by touching your face/skin near your ears. I would bet that's where we are going to see all earbuds head. It just makes sense. 3) Is SONY making an effort to include unique services/software with the Link buds. From the collaboration with Microsoft to provide uses for blind people to the partnership with Niantic (the studio that made Pokemon go) to use the Link buds with AR type games on mobile phones. This shows me that SONY now fully understands how important software/unique services/an ecosystem etc are to electronics. It's not just good enough to make the hardware well. It's an interesting change we are now seeing in SONY imho.
I have pretty bad TMJ so most overhead headphones and inear are a no no, so I'm hoping that these work for me. I just want to listen to music again in the intimate way I used to be able to. Edit: it's not working well. The buds feel like a ball of sandpaper and it's just not quite there. Really cool concept though, when my ear wasn't blocking parts of the speaker it felt like I was just being surrounded by sound instead of being right in my head. Super cool, just needs more refinement and comfort focus. Maybe I need to be a tester because I just can't find any that's worth while.
Bone conduction seems to be the go to audio device for safety conscious cyclists, but I would love to give this setup from Sony a go. How firmly do they stay in place with sweat, and a bumpy road? What speed does the wind blow out the sound? How long before a third party makes a similar design that is way cheaper?
I agree ! And it works super well. I got my ones last week and I love them. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
Great video 👌 I usually wait until the verdict is out on a product, make sure all the kinks are worked out before I pull the plug. I'm getting the buds live to try now. These look pretty cool for ear buds. Leave it to Sony to come out with something something fresh. I hope these do really well but they won't be for everyone just like buds live wasn't. I'll be curious to what other TH-camrs will say will they trash it or love it. Us nerd's love the content on the products that excite us. This is fresh new look that's going to garnish some attention.
From that distance I don't think people will really be able to hear anything, especially if you're not at top volume. There's some slight sound leakage but basically similar to standard AirPods.
I'd say no. With the volume at around 70% I used a voice recorder app on my phone to test it, held it about 6 inches from each ear in turn and it didn't pick up anything at all except the TV which was on low at the other side of the room. Part of the reason I got them is I like to listen in bed and often fall asleep, but these look as though they'll still be comfortable if you lie on your side. If they can be heard the missus will let me know!
QUESTION : Hi, I have enjoyed your video but one crucial point hasn't been addressed (at least for me). I would like to know if these earbuds, like all others I have ever tried, tend to create a seal in your ears and make you hear the stomping of your foot steps when walking around without music or if this new design allows for air circulation in your ear canal thus preventing this kind of "bone conduction" I think it is called? Thank you very much for your time and your video! Love it. Dom.
@@davidcarnoy961 Awesome! thank you very much for the feedback! I'm ok with hearing traffic in the background when walking or running downtown but that constant footstep tend to drive me nuts. Thanks again for the follow up! Dom.
@@davidcarnoy961 That's great news! My Openshokz have just started rattling, something came loose in one of the headphones plus I don't always like the band that goes around your head/neck area for when you're in bed lying back or when I'm wearing something high around my neck, like a scarf. I've put in my pre-order for these, I'm looking forward to March 1st. 😊
That would be a really good comparison. I got the Sony linkbuds now and I genuinely love them. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
So far I've tried the SENNHEISER Momentum and the Beats pro headphones and both have been too big for my tiny ears. How do you think these will measure up? And does anyone have suggestions for other options?
I like that concept of open music source, because if I need the active noise canceling I've the _'old'_ *_WF-1000XM3_* for that. But in my office, I need to pay attention to phone calls, computers, etc and, does it fit for that? Anyway, I like the fact that my voice can be heard well because with my _WF_ not very well (yes like metallic and far from the micro) and maybe due the _ANC_ so isn't great in a noisy train or crowded station or even worse, in a noisy and crowded train station... So maybe will think about that headphones, but not as supplementary so yes as complementary ones
Yes. I will be going back to the office soon and shooting more in a studio environment with "real" cameras. But the iPhone 13 Pro works well for a lot of shots, particularly outdoors.
This is the most innovative Sony product I've seen in awhile. I remember when the Xperia z1 came out and put all other phones to shame. I remember my friends freaking out seeing me wash my phone off because waterproof phones weren't really on the market at the time. The camera also blew other phones out of the water. It's nice to see something unique coming from Sony again.
I miss my Z1 :( but happy with my LG v60 now (2 years going strong)
@@cokecamilo I was actually thinking about moving to Xperia's after the V60. I really wish LG wasn't leaving the mobile market. Sony's phones look nice, but it's a lot harder to find deals on them for my network and area too.
Z1 was way ahead of its time,but had few shortcomings.
But it was a fun phone.
@@noone-zl2di The pixel 4 was really good despite it not really being marketed kinda like the Z1 but upon upgrading to the pixel 6 it looks like they're taking away some cool features cause they figured people didn't use them like squeezing the sides for the google assistant and the hand gesture controls
Oh and the face unlock but I hear they're adding that to the 6 pro but I didn't get that one unfortunately
Yes! I miss this Sony. Sony who plays - making yellow submarine cases for their hi8 cameras. Square speakers stereos, 27Mhz cb radios .Making funny Walkmans. But also making niche products. And high end products like metal cd walk-mans, dc6 cassette, trinitron tvs and world radios. Ahh i love Sony but mostly their older products. These though looks like loads of fun, and a true invention worthy of the old saying “its a Sony”
True
I loved the Sony Style Store on Madison between 55th and 56th in Manhattan. It was the absolute Sony wonderland. You could spend the day there shopping and relaxing.
Downstairs they had four home theater rooms designed by the likes of Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren...plus the entire line of Sony televisions.
It was a dangerous place. I bought too many Minidiscs, DAT recorders, camcorders, VAIO notebooks, clock radios, Playstation and digital cameras. Really miss that place.
@@hoppysport2872 🤣 wow must be but it's the power of Sony🤣
I must be old, still remember my betamax fondly :)
@@althor5550 i still have mine, in red :D
Sony is reviving its glory days as a product innovator. I use Samsung only because the battery life seems better, but Sony, out of all the brands that make earbuds including Bose, has the best sound, hands down.
agreed. Sony makes the best earphones.
while everyone loves its niche, innovative design i just gladly surprised how sony commercialize it simply “link buds”, not “wf-l900”.
Very unSony of Sony
@@jsal92 true dat
thier alien head of naming department must be on holiday
Thank you Sony for giving it a name. People remember Walkman, Discman, Handycam, VAIO, Alpha, Bravia, CyberShot, etc. imagine if the PS was walled Sony HESCD32-1000 (Home Entertainment System Compact Disc 32 bit - version 1000).
I love these. I just ordered a pair yesterday because I've been wanting open back earbuds for the longest time. I usually listen to music either with my desk monitors or in ear monitors. When I'm walking around or doing stuff around the house, I usually just play music or podcasts from my phone speaker because I hate closing myself off from the world
I think these would be good for running as those fully sealed earbuds create a thumping thump every step while running.
Turn off anc completely. Will help.
Best for biking
Some not all
@@VastOceanCommuter ank?
@@None-ww4ec ANC. Active Noise Canceling needs to be OFF, and not in transparency mode. I don't know what ank is.
Finally, Sony came up with an easy name to remember 😁
Why is it so comforting to listen to this guy reviews headphones lol
Because you’re attracted to him and want to have his babies 👶🏻
@@anhonestreviewer7015 🤨
@@anhonestreviewer7015 Come again?
Sony at the launch event: they have REAL HOLES 😂😂😂
If you're running, hiking or riding a bike a lot, these earphones will work wonders.
Or working from home
Or gardening at your neighbours
Why is this review Better than reviews by all top youtubers ??? This is the kind of info I was looking for from day one
The only headphones guy I trust no BS straight to the jugular
I have been using them for a few months now. The linkbuds are absolutely perfect for listening in a quiet environment. They are the most comportable, the sound quality is fantastic, you can wear then all day if you wish in comfort. On the other hand they are no good in a noisy environment. I will go to the grocery store and call my mom to get her groceries and I have trouble hearing her due to the ambient background noise. As a result I use my old plantronics 5200s in a noisy environment for making calls and I use the Linkbuds when at home listening to stuff on my laptop in a quiet environment
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this kind of design helps with someone like me that really hate the itch I got after a few minutes using in-ear types. Hopefully this design really catching on
I get awful ear aches after awhile and I’m prone to ear infections so these look awesome. Already pre-ordered.
@@xthelegend89 Already on sale in the UK on Sony's site at £149 with a 30 day money back guarantee. Ordered mine yesterday, 17th Feb.
@@severnsea thanks, just got mine. So far so good, really impressed with the sound quality as I used audio glasses before and this is quite the improvement.
@@xthelegend89 Yes, got mine today too. Very impressed. A lot of thought has gone into the design and they're the only thing I've ever had that stays in my ears perfectly, great fit, never came loose in the three hours I used them and never needed to adjust them or felt they were going to fall out at any time.
The speak to chat thing is great, music stops instantly when you talk and I note you can adjust the settings to 5 seconds or 30, it doesn't have to be 15 seconds.
I also like the fact that when the battery runs out on one earbud, the other continues to play. Every previous set I've had stops when the battery dies on one side.
@@severnseamay I ask, where you fairly active while they were in?
Just got these to try. My ears often need a break from in-ear buds, and while I love the fit and sound of the AirPods, I'm not a fan of the stem design. Thanks again for the comprehensive review. Carnoy is the only one true to the tech tradition of CNET and is frankly the only CNET content I continue to watch or read.
How is the sound quality?
@@cquickmusic8174 It’s OK. I wasn’t expecting much on the low end but they do produce lower notes IF you get the fit just right. Probably returning mine.
Thanks for the support!
I just got mine and they're great. My call volume is really low tho, other than that they fit perfect which is rare.
@@cquickmusic8174 This product is not made to be the sound champion. This is for environment awareness product. İf you are expecting incredible sound quality, deep bass, it is not your product.
This product is especially for office usage and cycling etc. So you don't get interrupted from the environment.
If these hit a decent sale I will probably grab em. I have Edifier ear buds right now and I love them, but in my office environment having a open design like that would be amazing. I just wish I could try before I buy to see if I like the fit.
Why can't you buy off of Amazon try em out they do have a return window. I would go that route
@@johnblaws8133 that's true. I'll wait for a sale first but I am keeping my eye on em
You can - in the UK at least. Sony selling them with a 30-day money back guarantee if you don't like them.
If you haven't already, there's certified refurbished on Amazon for $70. No fancy box, but the buds case and tips in a ziplock bag.
@@LeftyPencil thanks for the info
I got these yesterday and so far I like them a lot. They sound pretty good listening to Spotify and stay in well while jogging.
Half of the world hates the feeling of in-ear buds rubber tips.
Any alternative is welcome and this one has the benefits of the open design plus it looks really nice.
I've been keeping an eye on open design earbuds since the Xperia Ear Duo came out in 2018 and these new LinkBuds seem like the final version of that idea. Great job Sony! And good name choice lol!
rubber tips in earphones like the AirPods Pro give me a serious headache. I have an expensive earphone that I can't use. Wish I could change it for the AirPods 3
The Sony WF-1000Xm4 ear buds tips are made of foam and I like them better than the rubber ones they don't hurt after long hours of listening of music.
Great video and appreciate the review! I do have one suggestion for future videos - adding bookmarks within the video. It makes it a lot easier to find specific parts I want to listen to. Otherwise keep up the great work!!
Thanks. We usually do but for some reason this one didn’t get that treatment.
I also live in NYC & find that a good ambient or talk-thru feature is an absolute necessity.
These are for all the employees listening to podcasts on the clock
Man o man, i love this anchor! Great video✅️
Just picked up the wf-1000xm4 back in October.. still love them.
Watched the review and ordered. At £149, as usual we pay a premium in the UK, but I have a pair of Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch earbuds which sound fantastic, and are currently on offer at half the price of the LinkBuds, but like everything else I've tried they don't stay in place all the time, though they're better than most.
But even with a transparency mode I've never found anything that allows me to hear what's going on around me while I'm listening to music - crucial if you have your kids with you. If these can do that AND stay in place, Sony should have a winner on their hands.
I had a hard time with the rings which size is which
Finally, waiting for things like those for years. I hate to have a mic to simulate sound-through, I don't care about noise canceling at all.
Man its so good to see old people in touch with technology.
I dont think he that old 😅
Will this be a better option for sleeping, safety and comfortwise?
The improvements with voice calling makes it very compelling
So excited to hear these have great microphones
Do they sound better than the Galaxy buds live I love those I hate the feeling of an ear butt stuck in my ear do you recommend these over the Galaxy buds live?
Great review. I saw others that kept trying to compare them to noise canceling buds. Well that makes no sense. Glad your comparison was about other features and the ups and downs of open back. Not the fact that it doesn’t block sound haha some people need to know what they reviewing before they review. I am really interested in these now. Thanks again.
That extra feature of tapping on your face is new...
A great, comprehensive review. Thank you.
I am glad they named this product properly, not with weird numbers.
Thanks for the great review! These seem to be a better option than bone conduction options.
I can’t wear headphones or buds because I am concerned about safety. I am jealous of people who wear them in public but now I think this option is going be a game changer. ! Getting this pair for my wife for Mother’s Day she has the exact same concern as I do .
Plus she’s a safety manager for her company, this should be a true test.
Thanks again for your informative review straight forward to the point no fluff great job
Yo that’s a huge difference in call quality from Linkbuds to 1000xm4! I really hope they bring that to the xm4s!
Yeah, but man these things weigh just FOUR grams. The sound is actually far better than I expected and that's a huge amount of tech and battery to stuff into a tiny device weighing so little. If you consider them for what they are, they're amazing. The sound isn't meant to compete with the likes of the XM4's.
@@severnsea Well the mic quality is also partly software and that’s easy to kinda just modify it a bit and put it in the XM4’s
Also are they noise canceling when on the phone?
Can you use one bud at a time. Or is one bud the main
Listening with the WF-1000xm4 earbuds. these new earbuds look nice and also great review
it does connect to 2 devices at the same time now
Nice surprise from Sony! Out of the blue.
Good to see that the native app has decibel count info!!
3:45 what sunglasses are those?
wow..the design on this is amazing...its like a jewerly
Jewelry is a non countable noun.
The area taps are fascinating... how they work? 🤔
Great video. Informative and good flow hope to see you in more video with CNET!
What's the point of creating LDAC and not incorporating into all your products?
No LDAC? Man that's an instant deal breaker for me
Whoever give the name for this buds definitely need a raise
would these be safe to cycle with?
Buds live fit perfectly in my ear no issue but airpods in general are too narrow to fit my ear canal so gets pushed out over time
I have been wanting something like these for so long. I only use open back headphones because I can't stand feeling isolated. Would love to give these a try if I ever can afford it
I'm SO excited for these! There is a serious lack of open ear options.
I really liked them. I used them for listening to podcasts and when I'm somewhere I need to hear my surroundings. I use my Sony WF-1000XM4 for music.
I agree they are amazing for listening to podcasts. I’m loving them so far. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
Left and right individual use?
rhanks foe this review, do you know if the linkbud case can be charged wireless like the XM4 case? I can't find any info on Sony's spec for this and think would be ood if they removed this feature even the XM4 has it
No wireless charging apparently :-(
@7:47, it would have been nice to show the real sound of how the traffic sounds like versus the sound from ear buds. very nice still but would have love to hear how the "traffic" in real life was.
Do the little holes inside the ear part get dirty with ear wax?
Do they not make a new headset this year?
How are this compared to the aftershokz aeropex?
I've always been a bigger fan of open back headphone design. I don't think any tech out there can compare to just have the soundstage of open back headphon, but it's hard to beat the form factor of earbuds.
If only they had a wired version lol.
How long do you charge them out of the box for the first time? I’ve been recommended in the past to charge things for 24hrs for the first time to get max quality for the lifetime of the device.
That's dumb.
Grabbed a pair and hoping they fit well in my motorcycle helmet better than others.
Don't think I've seen a more enthusiastic use of the phonetic footlong *double you ex one thousand em mark four" 😁
I think there are three notable things here that stand out about the Link buds in particular and about SONY's state of mind in general these days.
1) The fact that SONY finally named an audio product. That they finally gave a simple and easy to remember name to an audio product that isn't just a series of letters and numbers. Hallelujah!
2) There is some interesting Innovation here. And I think we have just seen the future of wireless earbuds. And by that I'm referring both to the small size of the Link buds themselves, but especially the ability to control functions by touching your face/skin near your ears. I would bet that's where we are going to see all earbuds head. It just makes sense.
3) Is SONY making an effort to include unique services/software with the Link buds. From the collaboration with Microsoft to provide uses for blind people to the partnership with Niantic (the studio that made Pokemon go) to use the Link buds with AR type games on mobile phones.
This shows me that SONY now fully understands how important software/unique services/an ecosystem etc are to electronics. It's not just good enough to make the hardware well. It's an interesting change we are now seeing in SONY imho.
True!
Hopefully this mindset extends to their PlayStation division, yeah?
@@343Epsilon imagine GamesPass on PlayStation? Wild
Time to save money, I love this earbuds.
Wow... great review 👍🏿👍🏿
I have pretty bad TMJ so most overhead headphones and inear are a no no, so I'm hoping that these work for me. I just want to listen to music again in the intimate way I used to be able to.
Edit: it's not working well. The buds feel like a ball of sandpaper and it's just not quite there. Really cool concept though, when my ear wasn't blocking parts of the speaker it felt like I was just being surrounded by sound instead of being right in my head. Super cool, just needs more refinement and comfort focus. Maybe I need to be a tester because I just can't find any that's worth while.
Thank you for this great info!
Bone conduction seems to be the go to audio device for safety conscious cyclists, but I would love to give this setup from Sony a go. How firmly do they stay in place with sweat, and a bumpy road? What speed does the wind blow out the sound? How long before a third party makes a similar design that is way cheaper?
Tapping on your face to control them? REVOLUTIONARY! I love that idea!
I agree ! And it works super well. I got my ones last week and I love them. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
After watching this video, i want to rate these link buds!!!
⭐⭐
Great video 👌 I usually wait until the verdict is out on a product, make sure all the kinks are worked out before I pull the plug. I'm getting the buds live to try now. These look pretty cool for ear buds. Leave it to Sony to come out with something something fresh. I hope these do really well but they won't be for everyone just like buds live wasn't. I'll be curious to what other TH-camrs will say will they trash it or love it. Us nerd's love the content on the products that excite us. This is fresh new look that's going to garnish some attention.
Nice video. Thanks. I'll get me a pair. Love the open construction. Need to keep intouch with kids and pets at all times :)
Nice review, thanks. I'm curious: how easily can the music can be heard by people nearby, like 2m to 5m away?
From that distance I don't think people will really be able to hear anything, especially if you're not at top volume. There's some slight sound leakage but basically similar to standard AirPods.
I'd say no. With the volume at around 70% I used a voice recorder app on my phone to test it, held it about 6 inches from each ear in turn and it didn't pick up anything at all except the TV which was on low at the other side of the room. Part of the reason I got them is I like to listen in bed and often fall asleep, but these look as though they'll still be comfortable if you lie on your side. If they can be heard the missus will let me know!
I have £15 Goodmans True Pro buds and they have a 20 hour playtime. I'm very happy with them. I bought them at The B AND M store here in Scotland.
QUESTION : Hi, I have enjoyed your video but one crucial point hasn't been addressed (at least for me). I would like to know if these earbuds, like all others I have ever tried, tend to create a seal in your ears and make you hear the stomping of your foot steps when walking around without music or if this new design allows for air circulation in your ear canal thus preventing this kind of "bone conduction" I think it is called? Thank you very much for your time and your video! Love it. Dom.
No, you won't hear the stomping of your footsteps though you will hear traffic noise.
@@davidcarnoy961 Awesome! thank you very much for the feedback! I'm ok with hearing traffic in the background when walking or running downtown but that constant footstep tend to drive me nuts. Thanks again for the follow up! Dom.
Xm 4 got multi point pairing ?
I read the title as - I got shocked. good job CNET.
Is the fit good enough for running?
They worked well for me for running. Gotta pick the right size fin (Arc Supporter).
Any idea how these compare to bone conduction headphones like the new Shokz open run pro?
They sound better.
@@davidcarnoy961 thanks for the quick reply! Great review by the way
Thanks!
@@davidcarnoy961 That's great news! My Openshokz have just started rattling, something came loose in one of the headphones plus I don't always like the band that goes around your head/neck area for when you're in bed lying back or when I'm wearing something high around my neck, like a scarf.
I've put in my pre-order for these, I'm looking forward to March 1st. 😊
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Thank you for this video that ring shocked me like
I think it's really important that open buds are a huge benefit and category for runners/bikers.
Is there a feature to mute on/off using the figer tapping?
Not that I know of, but you can use pause or reduce volume.
No mention of a comparison with the Bose Sport Open?
That would be a really good comparison. I got the Sony linkbuds now and I genuinely love them. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
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How much ? 2 years warranty?
100 to $200 depending where you get them from in on eBay they're like 70 to 80 bucks for refurbish
Excellent review
Really helpful review. Thank youu
I agree ! I bought my ones last week and I love them. I actually done a review on them and posted the video today if you would like to check em out.
So far I've tried the SENNHEISER Momentum and the Beats pro headphones and both have been too big for my tiny ears. How do you think these will measure up? And does anyone have suggestions for other options?
I've got tiny ears too! Pretty good for for me, I use the next-to-smallest fitting ring and they stay in very firmly
Nice review. Great design and looks very promising.
Sidenote: the amount of ads in this vid killed it.
I like that concept of open music source, because if I need the active noise canceling I've the _'old'_ *_WF-1000XM3_* for that.
But in my office, I need to pay attention to phone calls, computers, etc and, does it fit for that?
Anyway, I like the fact that my voice can be heard well because with my _WF_ not very well (yes like metallic and far from the micro) and maybe due the _ANC_ so isn't great in a noisy train or crowded station or even worse, in a noisy and crowded train station...
So maybe will think about that headphones, but not as supplementary so yes as complementary ones
How Do These Compare To My Aftershokz Aeropex
Did you made this video with your iPhone?
Yes. I will be going back to the office soon and shooting more in a studio environment with "real" cameras. But the iPhone 13 Pro works well for a lot of shots, particularly outdoors.
@@davidcarnoy961 ah that makes sense 😃
Good job nonetheless, going to try these linkbuds as well 👍👍👍
"Linkbuds" finally Very catchy name from Sony
🔥 I'm a grab some today
Your looking is very smart 👍 very nice video sir 👍
Loved this guy.