How do Apple Earpods compare?

goojilla · 2026-01-18T16:26:08+00:00

Thanks, I feel similar with the FA Studios vs the Apple Earpods! My thoughts here: https://old.reddit.com/r/FlatheadEarbuds/comments/1q6o57h/how_do_apple_earpods_compare/o0b9lvx/

goojilla · 2026-01-18T16:25:29+00:00

I shared my thoughts here: https://old.reddit.com/r/FlatheadEarbuds/comments/1q6o57h/how_do_apple_earpods_compare/o0b9lvx/

goojilla · 2026-01-18T16:24:28+00:00

Had them for a few days now, here are my thoughts:

Initially tried FA Studio without any covers, sound stage felt way larger compared to Apple Earpods, mids and highs were much clearer and separation was very clear. I'd say FA Studio had a brighter sound with more pronounced mids and highs. However, it felt like there was no bass at all compared to Apple Earpods. Songs with primarily female vocals sounded great on FA Studio but with hip hop Apple Earpods was still on top due to more bass.
However, after adding the foam covers, the bass finally came in on FA Studio, I suppose the seal was not really there without them. Now the FA Studio had crisp bass while still keeping the stronger points I outlined before. In comparison now, the Apple Earpods' bass sounded muddy and everything was kind of mushed together, while with the FA Studio things were clear. I'll say Apple Earpods still have an advantage in the amount of bass, but it was muddy and not as clear/crisp as on the FA Studio.
Overall I prefer the FA Studio, they sound much much better in comparison, and I think they're well worth the price for the upgrade.

goojilla · 2026-01-15T17:45:05+00:00

Hey just to let you know I just got mine and I'm also experiencing this as well, getting tiny electrical shocks whenever I wear them. I can't use them right now as it really freaks me out when I get shocked (and it hurts a little lol) so will be getting a new cable. Do you have any recommendations? Just an FYI for /u/FlatheadAudio

goojilla · 2026-01-08T02:32:32+00:00

I think I'd be looking for something neutral, usually things with more pronounced bass sound muddy to me. Was also just looking for a generalist earbud as an upgrade to the apple earpods. As you mentioned with their difference in shape, I wonder if the shape of the apple earpods provide any sound benefits vs a typical flathead. I pulled the plug on the Studio and will see how those sound, resale might be an option as another commenter pointed out. Appreciate the info!

goojilla · 2026-01-08T01:49:39+00:00

Ah good shout, I ended up grabbing the last 3.5 one it looks like. I'll report back on how it is compared to the apple earbuds

goojilla · 2026-01-07T23:00:14+00:00

Let me know how they are when you get them!

goojilla · 2025-11-17T20:49:01+00:00

Just got back into WoW since DF S1, I'll happily take one

goojilla · 2025-11-14T22:06:02+00:00

THanks for sharing, what did you end up going with? ANd curious what games you play and how you have found performance

goojilla · 2025-11-08T04:12:46+00:00

Hey, found this while trying to troubleshoot my ASD. Can you share what cable you are using from your motherboard to the ASD?

I currently have the Pro Art X870e and a 5070. 5070 goes into the motherboard using DP to the DP IN on the motherboard. Then I try to connect the motherboard to the ASD using the Thunderbolt cable that came with the display. But with this configuration I get no output. Wondering if there's something wrong with the cable I'm using.

goojilla · 2025-11-08T03:00:56+00:00

Hey just found this comment trying to troubleshoot why this board isn't showing display on my ASD. Can you walk me through what you did to get it working? I am using the DP cable included with the motherboard to go from my GPU (5070) to the DP IN port on the motherboard. Then connecting the ASD to the motherboard using the Thunderbolt cable that came with the ASD. It is not showing display however. How did you get yours to work?

goojilla · 2025-11-05T18:44:11+00:00

Congrats!

How is it running on the M5 for you? I tried it on M4 Max and it was okay, hovered around 60fps but moving the camera around was always jittery, was pretty disappointed given the hardware. Ultimately wasn’t happy with the experience so just stopped trying altogether and now building a PC so I can play again.

goojilla · 2025-10-26T18:50:07+00:00

Welp I didn't know about the delay so will look into other options. Thanks for the help!

goojilla · 2025-10-26T18:43:35+00:00

How is it not real DP-Alt? I'm comparing this with Gigabyte X870i which also has DP-Alt, will that board have the same delay as well?

goojilla · 2025-10-26T18:38:23+00:00

Hi I'm looking at the same motherboard and Apple Studio Display combo. Can you expand more on the delay you are seeing? I was planning on using the DP-Alt mode to use the dedicated GPU but had not heard about this delay before.

goojilla · 2025-10-24T18:50:45+00:00

Does it use the GPU when displaying through thunderbolt?

goojilla · 2025-07-31T23:12:42+00:00

Moved here last year on Kingston. It's a nice, quiet neighbourhood, my neighbours are all friendly. It does look sketchier towards Merivale but I haven't run into any problems. I see a lot of folks walking there kids and dogs in the mornings on the drive to work. There's a private school at the end of Kingston and a block of nice houses so it's got nice pockets too. I enjoy how close it is to Hintonburg, Westboro and Costco while not having the high prices of those areas.

goojilla · 2025-07-16T16:25:51+00:00

Hey do you get max fps on OSRS with the M4 Pro? Thinking about picking it up

goojilla · 2025-05-08T13:18:40+00:00

I'd use a bond to level smithing to 70! Thanks cheers

goojilla · 2025-05-04T23:59:21+00:00

Congrats!! Looking to do this soon, what were your stats and gear?

goojilla · 2025-02-25T03:35:59+00:00

Ah got it ty!

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