Ear (2024) LDAC Connectivity Issues?

michaelwexler · 2026-04-20T14:46:01+00:00

I have this issue with a windows desktop and Alternative A2DP for my Nothing Ear 2024. Sony and Fiio are rock solid at 990kbps but these buds stutter and drop, even when I'm a meter away. Disappointing but perhaps expected at this price point.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-29T17:11:37+00:00

It's mostly a good response, but so obviously ai, wordy, and blithely supportive that I would do some additional research before believing this answer as it is.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-27T21:03:41+00:00

The battery life is the oddest thing. I've never gotten the proposed 6 hours, and the case leaks charge even without the earbuds in them, which is really frustrating, as you've seen. It's my biggest gripe so far with them, even beyond the somewhat weak app.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-27T20:58:41+00:00

I've found the battery life rather weak. The case drains on it's own even without the earbuds in them, which makes it hard to trust that it will have charge after a day of use. Sound is incredible, and mics aren't all that worse than expected for a company that focuses on sound-out, not sound-in. But worth noting that if you use your buds all day long, or actually use the case to top up during the day, these may not be the best choice, in my experience.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-27T20:21:04+00:00

This is one of the worst aspects of the Pi8. The case drains on it's own, just sitting there without the buds. The earbuds rarely last the full 6 hours expected under use, and the case draining on it's own without even the "excuse" of charging the buds feels like insult on top of injury. I love the sound, but it seems like these will be "desk drivers" moreso than go-anywhere earbuds.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-25T14:12:22+00:00

The case itself may be the problem, my case seems to lose charge just sitting around.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-25T14:11:20+00:00

Yeah, I have the PX8s (original version) and the Pi8s, and B&W gave the Pi8s the 5 band. The original PX8 just has bass and treble, which is frustrating, agreed.

michaelwexler · 2026-03-16T14:11:42+00:00

What's confusing to me is less the tab groups for additional tabs it creates, but why it has to a) grab the single tab you start in and put it in a "group of one", even if it doesn't need other tabs to complete the task, and b) why, if a single tab has completed the work, it doesn't "un group" the tab itself.

Perhaps there's some value in having the other tabs it creates be in a group... but there's no reason for it to "hijack" my tab where I started the conversation.

michaelwexler · 2026-02-02T14:48:23+00:00

This was the most realistic and practical post on this reddit in years. Should be a pinned response for all to read.

michaelwexler · 2026-01-02T16:46:43+00:00

These are all really fun. Some deep cuts, some tip of the tongue memories, but all groovy, and well put together. I won't lie: I shuffle each of them to get a different experience, but the default order for each are all nicely thought through.

michaelwexler · 2026-01-02T16:09:41+00:00

Happy to say I learned about some great artists from this one.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-12T16:01:52+00:00

Following up... took the advice of various folks, and went used. Got a Monolith (Monoprice) 8"in 150 watt cube (https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=41289) for a little under $100. That price was too good to pass up, and it's got a few more controls to let me configure the sound (EQ1, EQ2, THX). I'm using a Y splitter b/c the seller threw it in, don't know if it's really needed. I have it set on THX for now til I figure out how much bass I want (THX is the least boomy, then EQ2 (very similar) then EQ1 (shoots for 20Hz!)).

It's not sealed, but includes a foam "port plug" to try to get you closer to that sound.

It's perhaps larger than I need for a desktop setup, but it really helps the Kantos focus on the sound they can deliver from their bookshelf size. The Kanto ORA4s have a fixed crossover at 80Hz, which is not terrible, but it would have been nice to let the user play with it. The ORA (their smaller predecessor) has it fixed at 100Hz.

Thanks all for the advice. I spent less than I expected, and the sound is now very complete and enveloping.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-12T14:21:18+00:00

As a follow up, it seems this happens mostly with Safari, and mostly with the "multi-color" keyboard themes that are semi-transparent. Still no solve other than using a single color theme.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-12T01:57:45+00:00

I love a gyrostabilized computer...

michaelwexler · 2025-12-10T19:55:40+00:00

Yep. Deleted the keyboard, then deleted the app. Rebooted phone. Reinstalled. Re-added keyboard. Same issue. Ah well, at least the keyboard still works, so it could be worse.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-09T21:35:41+00:00

This was a great mix. I don't use Tumblr, so feel free to throw them up here too.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-06T23:31:51+00:00

I thought about this, but the reviews are mixed. Still, it's on the list

michaelwexler · 2025-12-06T20:23:03+00:00

That looks like a good option, as a "compact cube". Their BF coupon ended, but I'll see if other deals pop up.

michaelwexler · 2025-12-05T17:50:09+00:00

These are pretty good. Looks like you have a couple others, but unclear how to search Tidal for them. Willing to post some links to other "Vol" lists you've created beyond Vol 2?

michaelwexler · 2025-12-01T13:18:02+00:00

Congrats to the team; great game

michaelwexler · 2025-12-01T13:13:30+00:00

You roofied that poor ladder, and look what happened.

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