Wireless earphones for use in bed

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14-02-2021, 11:37 AM
Hibbyradge

Wireless earphones for use in bed

Can anyone recommend a pair of comfortable, wireless earphones which I can use while I fall asleep?

I've got good over-ears and wired in-ear headphones, but neither are much good to me as I sleep on my side.

The big pair are great when I lie flat, but I can't fall asleep like that and the corded pair csuse havoc on the bedside table when I turn over etc.

I know there are fantastic buds out there, but I'm a bit reluctant to spend £££££s on something I only want for (hopefully) a few minutes every bedtime.

So, can the hibs.net hive help me out?
14-02-2021, 11:55 AM
The Modfather

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

Can anyone recommend a pair of comfortable, wireless earphones which I can use while I fall asleep?

I've got good over-ears and wired in-ear headphones, but neither are much good to me as I sleep on my side.

The big pair are great when I lie flat, but I can't fall asleep like that and the corded pair csuse havoc on the bedside table when I turn over etc.

I know there are fantastic buds out there, but I'm a bit reluctant to spend £££££s on something I only want for (hopefully) a few minutes every bedtime.

So, can the hibs.net hive help me out?

Not headphones, but I bought this a few months ago. Easy to use, sound is good and stays on all night. If I want to sleep on my side it’s still comfortable but can slide it round 180 so have the speaker on my non pillow ear only. Happy with my purchase, but not headphones if that’s what you’re specifically after.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087FW18...ing=UTF8&psc=1
14-02-2021, 12:25 PM
Jack

Under pillow speakers?
14-02-2021, 12:37 PM
Peevemor

This reminds me of my sleeping glasses (a tip picked up from a mate) - old specs that I put on for watching TV while lying on the settee late at night or for reading in bed. It doesn't matter if I fall asleep and mangle them.
14-02-2021, 12:38 PM
Hibby70

This thread reminds me of Billy Connollys prescription windscreen story.
14-02-2021, 12:39 PM
Peevemor

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Originally Posted by Hibby70

This thread reminds me of Billy Connollys prescription windscreen story.

I still tell people about that.
14-02-2021, 01:30 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by Jack

Under pillow speakers?

I don't want to keep Mrs R awake, J.
14-02-2021, 01:32 PM
Hibbyradge

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Modfather

Not headphones, but I bought this a few months ago. Easy to use, sound is good and stays on all night. If I want to sleep on my side it’s still comfortable but can slide it round 180 so have the speaker on my non pillow ear only. Happy with my purchase, but not headphones if that’s what you’re specifically after.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087FW18...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I have looked at that but the reviews put me off. I'll look again if you recommend it.

Only one speaker?
14-02-2021, 01:38 PM
Pretty Boy

What would you be listening to?

If it's just podcasts or audio books then something from the JLab wireless range will set you back between £30 and £60. They are quite bass heavy though and not great for music.
14-02-2021, 01:38 PM
The Modfather

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

I have looked at that but the reviews put me off. I'll look again if you recommend it.

Only one speaker?

There’s a speaker for both ears but if you wear it backwards the speakers don’t align to both ears anymore so you can deliberately not have a speaker digging into your ear that’s on the pillow when on your side.

I really like it and don’t have any complaints.
14-02-2021, 02:02 PM
Hibbyradge

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pretty Boy

What would you be listening to?

If it's just podcasts or audio books then something from the JLab wireless range will set you back between £30 and £60. They are quite bass heavy though and not great for music.

Yes, spoken word. Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check them out.
14-02-2021, 02:02 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by The Modfather

There’s a speaker for both ears but if you wear it backwards the speakers don’t align to both ears anymore so you can deliberately not have a speaker digging into your ear that’s on the pillow when on your side.

I really like it and don’t have any complaints.

Cool, thanks.
14-02-2021, 02:38 PM
lord bunberry

I’ve got earbuds for this very purpose. I bought mine from eBay, you will have a large choice and you can spend whatever you think is appropriate. I start with both in and I take one out when I turn onto my side to fall asleep. They come with a handy charging case that doesn’t need to be plugged in to charge, that can be handy for nights when you’re struggling to sleep as you can charge one while using the other one. I could keep both in and fall asleep, but I find the signal goes a bit on the one that’s against the pillow.
14-02-2021, 03:39 PM
McD

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

I don't want to keep Mrs R awake, J.

I have one of these pillow speakers, which is really good as it the Mrs doesn’t hear anything from it at all

the only issue I’ve ever found is that some spoken word content can be quite quiet and not as easy to hear through the pillow, but I’ve got a wee amp that boosts the sound and makes those bits and pieces more audible

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
15-02-2021, 12:52 PM
bringbackbenny

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Originally Posted by The Modfather

Not headphones, but I bought this a few months ago. Easy to use, sound is good and stays on all night. If I want to sleep on my side it’s still comfortable but can slide it round 180 so have the speaker on my non pillow ear only. Happy with my purchase, but not headphones if that’s what you’re specifically after.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B087FW18...ing=UTF8&psc=1

I've been using similar to these for over a year - mainly to help get back to sleep after waking up for hours during the night. they've done the job, comfortable to wear and still holding a few days charge before a top up is needed. In the brand I have there is a bit give to gently move both speakers to fit your sleeping position/ears. would have paid double :not worth
15-02-2021, 01:07 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by bringbackbenny

I've been using similar to these for over a year - mainly to help get back to sleep after waking up for hours during the night. they've done the job, comfortable to wear and still holding a few days charge before a top up is needed. In the brand I have there is a bit give to gently move both speakers to fit your sleeping position/ears. would have paid double :not worth

How big are the headbands? I need a 64cm bike helmet and if I wear a tight hat, I get a headache.
15-02-2021, 01:40 PM
bringbackbenny

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

How big are the headbands? I need a 64cm bike helmet and if I wear a tight hat, I get a headache.

according the spec for on Amazon for the item I bought "Product Dimensions : 24.99 x 10.01 x 1.19 cm; 70 Grams"

I will check the circumference later on, the fabric does have a bit give.
15-02-2021, 04:17 PM
Hibbyradge

Thanks, that would be helpful
17-02-2021, 04:37 PM
H18S NX

Excuse my ignorance but can airpods be used for watching tv?
17-02-2021, 06:19 PM
blackpoolhibs

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

Excuse my ignorance but can airpods be used for watching tv?

If your tv has bluetooth i'd say yes.
17-02-2021, 09:13 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

If your tv has bluetooth i'd say yes.

Apple and Bluetooth?
17-02-2021, 09:59 PM
The_Exile

Used to be able to get flat earphones and not the bud type, they were always much more comfy for lying on your side with but don’t see wireless versions of them.
18-02-2021, 11:18 AM
lord bunberry

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Originally Posted by blackpoolhibs

If your tv has bluetooth i'd say yes.

If you’ve not got Bluetooth on your tv you can buy an adapter for around a tenner.
05-03-2021, 04:13 PM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by bringbackbenny

according the spec for on Amazon for the item I bought "Product Dimensions : 24.99 x 10.01 x 1.19 cm; 70 Grams"

I will check the circumference later on, the fabric does have a bit give.

I should let you know that I bought one. It fits well and the sound is more than adequate for my needs. In fact, I'd say it's quite impressive.

Thanks for your help 👍👍