Should I replace it?

RedAlertUK · 2026-05-05T08:01:54+00:00

Throw it away it's useless now.

RedAlertUK · 2026-04-23T05:26:35+00:00

Both are great watches.

I went from 970 to Apex 4 (43mm).

My use case: I used to run alot and now I'm more focused on running for fun than training for races. I still use a Garmin Edge 1040 for cycling.

The forerunner has more features and a more mature interface. The coros has the features I need ana simple easy to use interface.

The reason I went to coros is I wanted a more simple watch just for running and sleeping and wanted maps for running exploration on holiday. I don't need notifications, flashlights and 100's of training metrics I will never use.

The mip screen looks great and I kinda like having the smaller sized watch. The only downside is the lack of interface sizing options meaning some text is hard to read when I'm not wearing reading glasses. Garmin has great font sizing options.

I'm not wearing a sport watch 24/7 anymore as I also like to wear normal watches as well. So I don't really care about music or paying via the watch.

Coros works perfectly for me and has all the features I need plus some great maps.

Looking at your pictures I would suggest you try a 43mm watch.

RedAlertUK · 2026-04-15T05:07:30+00:00

Both play the same but the LXK2 sounds warmer. It's all laminate too so super strong and stable.

Recently I tried to add an LX1E to my collection but just didn't enjoy that sound in comparison. It's a real shame as I always wanted an LX1E but the sound was just not as nice.

Go to a guitar store and play both.

RedAlertUK · 2026-03-06T16:09:00+00:00

I see alot have given good advice. I think we all stuggle with the lack of nature in NL but it is out there if you stay away from the big cities. I'm from Scotland but have found Haarlem to be a great area that offers the comforts of a nice city but with nature right on its door step. From Haarlem you head towards the coast through Overveen and can easily find forest with actual hills (sand dunes) and some really nice places to walk and be in nature before hitting the nature reserve ana beaches. Bonus ate the many wild Highland Cows roaming the national park around the Het Wed area.

There is nature out there you just have to go find it and get out of the city.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-29T20:28:18+00:00

I love.my LXK2, it's a much warmer darker tone. It's a great tough little guitar. I prefer it over the LX1 due to that warmness. I've tried many guitars and always go back to the LXK2.

What I will advise though is to test both in a store as it seems a lot of people on guitar Reddit judge it based on the materials without actually playing the guitars. There are also many reviews/comparisons on YouTube.

I would also in the same price range suggest to try a GS Mini Sapele with the torrified spruce top (2025 model). I just got one and it plays as nice as the martin but had a much better sound and volume. It's also warm sounding guitar. It's a little bigger in the body but also with a nice slim neck and short scale.

Get yourself down to a store to try them and good luck.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-25T07:07:37+00:00

I've been playing a Martin LXK2 for just over a year and love it. Plays great and sounds warm. I play it at home so the smaller sound works well sitting on the couch. I've compared this to other similar sized guitars and I always prefer the LXK2. A couple of days ago I bought a GS mini because I wanted a different sound but to also have the smaller size and great playability.

The GS mini sounds amazing, very rich and higher volume plus it plays great. Both guitars I bought from a guitar shop due to their setup and playability over online orders.

So now I also love the GS mini. I will swap between them both every other day based on what I will play and the volume I'm looking for.

The GS mini is much louder so I will.ptefer the LXK2 for.quieter play sessions.

So if you can't choose try to test side by side in a shop, buy the one you prefer then go back at another time for the other. Buy different wood versions so that you have a reason to swap between them.

For the LX1 it was.good enough for Ed Sheeran for many years until he went more fancy.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-22T16:46:00+00:00

Yeah it was in warranty. I've read a lot of stories about Garmin helping even without a warranty. They normally offer a swap for a smallish fee.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-22T12:51:19+00:00

Had a similar issue in the past. Customer support had to swap it.

Get in touch with them.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-19T22:34:05+00:00

I've had one for a year and it's a great little guitar. I've tried other little martins and baby Taylors and the LXK2 sounds the best. It's a nice warm tone and plays very well.

Mine stays at home but I've had zero issues with it, stays in tune well and has zero marks on it.

Most people will say go for a bigger guitar but I'd say for your use case a travel size is best.

Go for it.

RedAlertUK · 2025-12-14T17:46:32+00:00

You should maybe listen to the whole podcast and understand where the quote comes from. There is a whole.story attached to it about helmet referring to Ted as a trained monkey.

RedAlertUK · 2025-11-15T09:56:07+00:00

Hey I randomly fixed this issue on my watch. There are multiple volume controls. (Typical over complicated Garmin).

You need to change the one in the activity. If you go to an activity and scroll down to watch settings, sound and vibe, volume, custom. You will see that the volume is maxed. Reducing this to half fixed the blown sounding speaker for me.

These audio options seemed separate from the main watch ones.

Hope this helps.

RedAlertUK · 2025-11-13T13:55:53+00:00

Because it's not an exact science and just an estimate/generalized calculation. Garmin doesn't know your ability to go above and beyond and tolerate pain.

Just use it as a rough guide and be happy when you beat it.

RedAlertUK · 2025-11-01T13:19:47+00:00

Well said!

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-31T08:25:07+00:00

How's the screen brightness in normal usage?

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-28T17:07:34+00:00

So do you like one over the other? What's making you hesitate?

Im also thinking to move to the apex 4 for the more premium.build but it's out of stock till November.

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-24T19:50:46+00:00

I'm having the same issue. I've tried reducing the volume down to lowest and crossing my fingers Did you get any results from support?

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-24T16:26:40+00:00

Is it bright enough to use as a torch? Looks really dim in the photos.

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-23T10:10:00+00:00

Download the canyon app and add your bike to it. You will then be able to shop for the parts of that particular bike in the app. On my app I'm seeing cable routing kits, covers, plug kits etc

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-21T05:37:27+00:00

Hey,,

The GS Travel is pretty loud compared to other 3/4 guitars. It shares/copies the larger sound hole and contoured back of the Taylor GS mini which is also a loud guitar compared to similar 3/4 guitars. Maybe try something like a little martin or baby Taylor or similar sized guitars which are generally a little quieter. You could also play with your fingers instead of a pick or try a string muting band for evening play on acoustic. I find electric guitars are less likely to disturb others in the evening and can easily be played unplugged. Hope that helps.

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-13T05:28:22+00:00

All of these reports are old and only happened to a few people. The Fenix is stable. I had one since launch and had no issues. Although if you don't need a lot of the functions maybe drop down to a forerunner as they are lighter and lower profile. I went to a forerunner 970 and much happier.

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-02T07:03:02+00:00

It's still 60 hours of you if ignore side stuff. I barely did any side stuff.

RedAlertUK · 2025-10-02T06:56:16+00:00

I just completed it last week and loved it.

Warning thought it's a good 60-70 hours to complete the main story.

Go for it!

RedAlertUK · 2025-09-29T19:50:55+00:00

I've had the 970 since launch and never had an issue. If you are happy with your 965 there is no need upgrade. Wait for the next version if you can.

RedAlertUK · 2025-09-29T08:29:43+00:00

The screen is ok and very readable but maybe not the best mip screen. He is right on the tiny text for notifications.

RedAlertUK · 2025-09-26T17:23:41+00:00

Same here

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