This is interesting… I’ve heard of the Klipsch brand before but don’t know much about them. They seem to be doing something pretty cool with the actual casing of their wireless buds, going for a Zippo lighter type feel.
AirPods are clearly a good product, since everyone that has them raves about them, but I happen to think the charging case is awfully designed, and looks like a pack of dental floss. I’m sure it’s very functional but I think the aesthetic is horrible.
I myself own Pixel Buds, and while the charging case is probably a bit more faffy than the AirPods, it has a nice soft touch fabric aesthetic which I find quite charming and comfortable :
I think Klipsch are perhaps onto something here, and a lightweight, dark metal Zippo style casing could be the way forward aesthetically.
For those of you who are interested in this sort of thing, which style would you prefer? Bear in mind we aren’t talking about the actual earbuds here, just the casing.
Personally, I’m fine with the Apple style ones. The buds are very very reliable, and the case serves its function very well.
The thing I want most (from the case) is compact, sturdy, and easy to charge. Looks - well most of the time they are in my pocket - so I don’t mind too much.
There seems to be a fair few wireless buds on the way (and suggestions of a few more announced at CES next week?)
These Sennheiser ones seem to have a nice aesthetic, but not sure how small or sturdy they’d be:
I’ve absolutely no doubt that the Sennheisers have the best sound, but then they are twice the price of the AirPods and Pixel Buds… Their case looks great too.
Definitely love the case on the Pixel Buds It feels premium and friendly, though it’s not as compact as I’m sure Ear Pods are
Sadly the Pixel Buds themselves aren’t as wonderful as the case hehe
Holding out for Bose to release a slightly less bulky version of their wireless in-ear headphones Bose headphones are the only in-ear’s I get along with - there’s very few designs I’ve not tried Bose wins every time, the only style that don’t fall out of my ears or feel uncomfortable
So I’d love to see a Pixel Bud style case with compact headphones & Bose-style ear tips - I’d buy them in a heartbeat
I cannot recommend the Mobvoi TicPods enough. I received them as a gift for Christmas and they have exceeded all expectations.
The initial pairing is seamless and they are easy to use. With excellent sound quality and battery life they are by far the best set of headphones I have ever owned. They have a neat little charging case as well
Last time I checked they were 25% off with the code TICPODS4U. Even without this code, they are definately worth the £119.99😎
I am quite interested to see how HYPHEN will work out. The case seems a bit bulky but the headphones seem quite interesting. I believe they might end up being quite similar to the TicPods Free.
I’ve just discovered these, too. Pretty good value on Indiegogo, so probably worth a look even if they’re average. Qi charging capability is an edge over the competition. Not sure I like how they’re styled after the ugly Apple ones, though.
It feels premium and friendly, though it’s not as compact as I’m sure Ear Pods are 
Bose headphones are the only in-ear’s I get along with - there’s very few designs I’ve not tried 
Bose wins every time, the only style that don’t fall out of my ears or feel uncomfortable 
- I’d buy them in a heartbeat 
