I picked up a pair of these and have been impressed by them.
They have a good review on What Hi-Fi:
What Hi-Fi review(whathifi.com)
Also available in white if you prefer..
Panasonic S500 Wireless Noise Cancelling In-Ear Headphones - White(harveynorman.co.nz)
Shipping to Christchurch is $6.95 (unsure if this is just a standard nationwide price, sorry) or free click and collect.
Offer valid until midnight Wednesday 16th February 2022.
They seem to be better than the sonys that often go under $100. That one doesn't have nc
If you're going to get it delivered, could spend a couple of extra dollars on a gift card to get free delivery. Unfortunately the $5 GC is no longer available.
$99 + $10gift card = $109 delivered
thanks - worked a charm.
Anyone used these?
OzBargain yarns
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/674341
The Australian reviews aren't that impressed with them. Biggest issue seemed to be they fall out out, followed by volume
Only IPX4…
Aac and sbc only. No aptx
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/681188
They're pretty good for the price. I wear these when using power tools outside, and they block enough that I can easily hear a podcast without having to turn it up too loud.
I bought a pair of these aast time around. The sound is great but does anyone that has them have problems with the microphone? People cannot understand/hear me on the other end when making a call.
The call quality indoors is very clear for me. Outdoor is decent. Not bad.
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/623627
Great price but the reviews on Bing Lee suggest that there is a major issue with the fit
I am mighty impressed with these. I feel the price $129 is pretty cheap for its features. The active noise cancellation is on par with Sony and Bose if not better. Sound quality is amazing.
I got a pair and have been impressed. They come with 5 different sized earbuds and I found they fit well and don't fall out for me, but everyone has different shaped ears I guess.
I'm not one of these people that buy every pair of headphones that come out though, so can't really compare to anything decent for you, sorry.
Sound quality I thought was really good, possibly as said below, they could be louder but I've not had a problem personally.
I think with the volume issue is that unlike many other earbuds, these actually have on earbud volume control, so people max their volume in their device but don't realise it goes higher via the earbuds themselves. Not really recommended for cardio unless you get some ear loops to attach to them or at least Comply tips.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. I felt like spending today and went to buy two pairs of these. One as a gift. Blown away by the quality of the Active Noise Cancelling. Beats my QC35 big time.
I bought these last time they were on sale and I think they sound good but I can't wear them for too long - I think I'm too use to my bigger Sony over ear headphones or traditional wired Sony in-ear buds. That said, I mostly use these when doing lawn work and I have been impressed by the noise cancelling in them. I think for the price I have been happy with them.
I got mine today. The sound is good, not extraordinary though. The EQ in the app is good to have.
But they are heavy, uncomfortable after some time. I also do not hear any noise Cancelling effect. I therefore tried bigger ear tips to make sure they have a good seal, still no effect but comfort is then ever worse.
The headphones I usually use are MI Airdots & Apple AirPods Max.
Good find!
Thanks OP.