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by e40 951 days ago
I can't wear them because they really hurt after about 20 minutes.

Indoors, I use AirPod Max. They have the same benefits. They are really overpriced, but I can use them all day without any negative effects. The quality is superb.

One caveat: don't workout in them. They have issues with moisture.
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moooo99 950 days ago
I can recommend the Bose QC45 or the Bose Headphones 700 as a less overpriced and more compatible alternative to the Max. Very good audio quality, comfortable fit (although the Headphones 700 tend to be rather tight depending on your head shape), and great noise canelling.
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gnicholas 950 days ago
How did you choose them over Bose and Sony? My understanding is that they are more expensive and heavier than both of those. Is the noise cancellation so much better that it outweighs the cost and weight considerations?
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e40 947 days ago
I have a pair of QC35's (v2, I think). They're OK. I'm in the Apple ecosystem and decided to try them with the idea of returning them if I didn't like them.

The NC isn't hugely better, but the transparent mode is kickass. I use it all the time.

I think they are overpriced, but after more than a year with them I'm happy I have them.

Note that they were really tight when I got them and I saw a post on reddit about bending the top bar to make them looser. Before doing it I couldn't wear them more than an hour at a time. Now I can wear them all day.

I have a bias against Sony, for many reasons (over the years), though I have no doubt their headphones are really good, too.

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unsupp0rted 949 days ago
Try Comply memory foam ear tips with AirPods Pro’s. I can do 5 hours no prob. Near 7 I start to really feel them.
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e40 947 days ago
I had to "adjust" them to make them comfortable. From another reply:

> Note that they were really tight when I got them and I saw a post on reddit about bending the top bar to make them looser. Before doing it I couldn't wear them more than an hour at a time. Now I can wear them all day.

I found the comment:

https://www.reddit.com/r/airpods/comments/mpjwp8/finally_sol...

Regarding the AirPod Pro's... I can't wear them for even 30 minutes without pain, but I will look into the suggested tips. With the original tips, how long can you wear them?

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