Great technical review, really interesting. I have a pair and find them great for noisy environments and listening to music at the same time. You really need spend a little time adjusting them to your own profile.
That's for the helpful video, Cliff. It's helpful to have someone who really knows what they're talking about doing a video review, especially on a product like this where there's not a ton of information. Could you speak to whether there was a lag between video and sound when you're watching a video on your phone? One of the criticisms I've read of Bose wireless earbuds is that there's a time delay between the video on the screen and the sound in your ears, which can be off-putting. I'm wondering whether watching a movie on the IQBuds would have the same problem. Also, if you manage to try these out on an airplane, I'd be curious to learn how well they perform in noise cancellation compared to a set of Bose noice-cancelling earbuds. Thanks again for the informative video, it's very helpful.
Can you compare The Dash Pro & IQBUDS BOOST? Dash has been updated quite frequently, and the price difference is huge! $330 the first and $499 the latter.
Excellent review, really like the analytical testing & graphs. I ordered these through health insurance promotion. I returned, as too bulky for my very small ears. I am hoping when I return to audiologist in August that my mild upper range loss qualifies for hearing aides. TV (husband with diff. Range loss) & restaurant experiences very frustrating. I’m awaiting your Bose Hearphones eval. although I feel h.a. best approach in my age range. Jeanne (retired RN, BSN)
Hi, great pro feedbacks! These hearables should compare to the Bragi products, and Bragi also brag about their hearing loss adapting capabilities. Have you had the chance to test the Dash Pro, and would you consider making a review about these HA?
There is a chance that it could benefit individuals with tinnitus since it does provide some amplification. This would be in a case by case basis. We know that around 60% of hearing aid wearers with tinnitus perceive a reduction in their tinnitus.
Hey Dr Olsen - love your videos! Have you ever looked at the newer HTC phones (from HTC 10 onwards) - they seem to have some kind of pure tone hearing test to create hearing profiles (equalizer settings) for different headphones and hearing ability. Would be very insightful to know if this would be beneficial for people with hearing loss or just a gimmick.
I’m looking for phone quality When I make phone calls I get complaints from the other person that they can’t hear me or the background noise is irritating Help with these?
Bought a pair directly from Nuheara... and one bud doesn't work. Support is not so good as they only have email support which works on Australian time. No phone number available. Not sure if this is a real company. Most likely will return the product and go for the BOSE.
April 20, 2018 (Real World Experience) Hey all I receive my earbuds from Amazon yesterday. Today I went to the grocery store just to try them out before going to the gym. Here is a real world view of these earbuds. In my opinion for $300 they are “NOT WORTH THE MONEY”. I never got a chance to experience the sound in different situations because after trying all of the different ear tips they kept falling out. If any company claims that their earbuds fits securely and do not fall out, they should back it with a guaranteed or replacement insurance for free.
Hi Jewell. Yes, these use generic ear tips, not custom. While they do give you 5+ more eartip options than any other ear bud on the market, they may not work for every type of ear or canal. Fortunately, if you purchased them from Amazon, you should be able to return them to get your money back, no questions asked.
I'm really unsure whether or not I should try these, or wait for my new hearing aids next year, which will have full BT-compatibility, as far as I'm aware (And about damn time too). I would really like to know what the volume is like though (Specifically while listening to music), because I like to play it somewhat (Not too) loud, and earbuds have a tendency to be too low volume-wise for me. The compromise I'm using now, is some fairly cheap earbuds connected to my phone via a Sound Blaster E3, but that means dragging along an extra unit. Hasn't really been a problem, but something like this would be easier.
Hi Thorbre. You may want to get the IQBuds Boost instead. They just recently started shipping and are available. They will let you customize your sound/volume based on your hearing thresholds. Hearing aids are usually always the best option if you do have a hearing loss, but I'm expecting the IQBuds Boost to be a close second. I will be doing a review of the Boost in several weeks.
Hi John, I'm currently in the middle of the review now. It's tricky to verify a prescription with these devices since the EarID doesn't give an indication on the dB it tests at. Not impossible, just EXTREMELY time consuming. There is a chance this review could be posted on the Hearing Tracker RUclips channel. I'm trying to get the review done before I head out for vacation on June 2nd.
Doctor Cliff, AuD Thanks for that super-fast reply! I'll be anxiously waiting for that review. By the way just watched one of your other videos where you mentioned being a veteran. Thanks for your service! I'm former Army myself.
I tried original Nuheara and Nuheara Boost, did not see much difference but, returned as they kept falling out. They seem to be made for larger male ears.
Hi Anuradha. It is very hard to get really good Bass sound from an earbud. The IQBuds do an average job. If you really want heavy Bass, you should consider over the ear headphones or custom earbuds.
I just bought them tonight ! Hope they are good considering Amazon Reviews have both, Good and Bad reviews ! Most hearing Aids like Miracle Ear have bad and good Reviews also !
A lot of this has to do with your expectation level with the IQBuds. Miracle Ear is hit or miss based on how good the hearing care provider is at fitting and programming them.
Can I also use them as hearing protection on a construction site? Meaning that it’ll pick up someone yelling out measurements but cancel out a tool that’s over 80DB??? If these plugs do that I’m sold. I don’t want a 120DB grinder noise or power saw noise or rattle gun noise amplified in my ear haha
Doctor Cliff, AuD is there anything like he is asking in the market, with these IQbuds features? Reason I haven’t gotten the AirPod Pros or Nuhera models here. I work within very similar environment in construction and it’s starting to destroy my ears.
I am extremely disappointed with Nuheara and the IQ Buds: 1. They are not cheap, they cost AUD$400 and 2 days ago I received my IQ Buds only to realise that the right earbud did not work and in spite of the left one being all the time inside the case, its led light was all the time red as if it was discharged. 2. I think Nuheara either does not have a quality assurance process in place to identify defective products or it does not work properly. I don't understand how this can happen and which is worse, how common the issue potentially is. I actually read a couple of reviews more on their website (out of almost 170 reviews) that described the same issue. 3. It is just so frustrating to realise that I wasted my time reading all the 167 reviews last week to notice that they only publish positive reviews and I guess, some random negative reviews. My negative review wasn't published, which makes me think how many people more eventually have experienced the same issue. 4. The only thing that I have to acknowledge though is the willingness from their customer service team to help. They offered a replacement of the right earbud, however, as I described above, it is now difficult for me to rely on their products' quality.
Hi Carlos. It is not entirely uncommon to have electronics either malfunction during shipment or fall through the cracks at quality control. I've had hearing aids that are significantly more expensive be dead on arrival to my clinic. I've had Bose headphones be dead on arrival as well. Such is the world of electronics. Yes, there are likely others who have received electronic devices in non-working order, but it is probably a small percentage of the time. I am generally the first to criticize a company for poor quality products, but I think you may be overreacting a bit by having a single Earbud malfunction. It's almost like you are implying that the company knowingly sent out defective products. I would likely give them another shot, and if they drop the ball again, then your concerns may be warranted.
Thanks, Cliff for your reply. You might be right in terms of overreaction. The thing is that I've also bought many electronic devices online and all of them have arrived working well. Perhaps, my frustration was because my case was not the first one and as I read a couple of reviews from people experiencing the same issue, I got concerned about the quality assurance process of Nuheara. This plus the fact that my review wasn't posted made me think the worse. I didn't want to imply that they deliberately send you defective products, but rather that potentially their quality assurance process doesn't function properly
Great technical review, really interesting. I have a pair and find them great for noisy environments and listening to music at the same time. You really need spend a little time adjusting them to your own profile.
That's for the helpful video, Cliff. It's helpful to have someone who really knows what they're talking about doing a video review, especially on a product like this where there's not a ton of information.
Could you speak to whether there was a lag between video and sound when you're watching a video on your phone? One of the criticisms I've read of Bose wireless earbuds is that there's a time delay between the video on the screen and the sound in your ears, which can be off-putting. I'm wondering whether watching a movie on the IQBuds would have the same problem.
Also, if you manage to try these out on an airplane, I'd be curious to learn how well they perform in noise cancellation compared to a set of Bose noice-cancelling earbuds.
Thanks again for the informative video, it's very helpful.
Looking forward to your thoughts on the IQBuds Boost!
They are in the mail. I should get them by the end of the week!
Have you had a chance to try out the Boost?
Priyanga Karunathilake Yes he had
Awesome review Doc. Looking fwd to your review of iqbuds boost.
Hi Mark. Boost Review coming soon. It will be posted on Hearing Tracker's RUclips Channel.
Can you compare The Dash Pro & IQBUDS BOOST?
Dash has been updated quite frequently, and the price difference is huge! $330 the first and $499 the latter.
Hi there - curious about the microphone - does it have background noise cancelling to assist in noise cancelling during an actual phone call?
Great review, when do you anticipate reviewing the IQbuds Boost? I’m really looking forward to see that.
I just finished editing my IQBuds Boost review. It will be posted on HearingTracker's RUclips channel and website, probably within a week.
Looking forward to it
Great! Been anxiously waiting for it.
By the way, what's the difference between the Hearing Tracker channel and this channel? Seems like Hearing Tracker doesn't get much use?
Excellent review, really like the analytical testing & graphs.
I ordered these through health insurance promotion.
I returned, as too bulky for my very small ears.
I am hoping when I return to audiologist in August
that my mild upper range loss qualifies for hearing aides.
TV (husband with diff. Range loss) & restaurant experiences very frustrating.
I’m awaiting your Bose Hearphones eval. although
I feel h.a. best approach in my age range.
Jeanne (retired RN, BSN)
Hi Jeanne. Thanks so much. I received a set of Bose Hearphones 2 days ago. Expect a review in a few weeks!
Nuheara are releasing the IQ boosts in April www.nuheara.com
Hi, great pro feedbacks! These hearables should compare to the Bragi products, and Bragi also brag about their hearing loss adapting capabilities. Have you had the chance to test the Dash Pro, and would you consider making a review about these HA?
Hey Yngve. I have already recorded a review of the Custom Tailored Bragi Dash Pros, but still need to edit it.
would love to know the differents of max volume comparison to others ear buds by how many percentages
Ever since earbuds like this started coming out I've wanted them so bad, now w my first paycheck there otw and I'm soooooo exited for that lol
Any comment on how these IQbuds handle Or aid tinnittus?
There is a chance that it could benefit individuals with tinnitus since it does provide some amplification. This would be in a case by case basis. We know that around 60% of hearing aid wearers with tinnitus perceive a reduction in their tinnitus.
Doctor Cliff, AuD how about with hyperacusis?
that review was 3 years ago; any updates?
Yes, did one on their newest devices last year.
It is good for tinnitus sufferer, doc?
Not really, but you can stream from tinnitus masking apps.
@@DrCliffAuD thank you doc, can you suggest any other earbuds for coping tinnitus?
Hey Dr Olsen - love your videos! Have you ever looked at the newer HTC phones (from HTC 10 onwards) - they seem to have some kind of pure tone hearing test to create hearing profiles (equalizer settings) for different headphones and hearing ability. Would be very insightful to know if this would be beneficial for people with hearing loss or just a gimmick.
Hi StopLossLOL. I haven't looked at these devices. Might be a gimmick, might not.
I’m looking for phone quality
When I make phone calls I get complaints from the other person that they can’t hear me or the background noise is irritating
Help with these?
jeffery perkins Jabari elite 65t has 4 microphones and great for phone calls
Jabra auto correct changed it lol
Bought a pair directly from Nuheara... and one bud doesn't work. Support is not so good as they only have email support which works on Australian time. No phone number available. Not sure if this is a real company. Most likely will return the product and go for the BOSE.
Sir can I use these if i have tinnitus in one ear
April 20, 2018 (Real World Experience)
Hey all I receive my earbuds from Amazon yesterday. Today I went to the grocery store just to try them out before going to the gym. Here is a real world view of these earbuds. In my opinion for $300 they are “NOT WORTH THE MONEY”. I never got a chance to experience the sound in different situations because after trying all of the different ear tips they kept falling out. If any company claims that their earbuds fits securely and do not fall out, they should back it with a guaranteed or replacement insurance for free.
Hi Jewell. Yes, these use generic ear tips, not custom. While they do give you 5+ more eartip options than any other ear bud on the market, they may not work for every type of ear or canal. Fortunately, if you purchased them from Amazon, you should be able to return them to get your money back, no questions asked.
I'm really unsure whether or not I should try these, or wait for my new hearing aids next year, which will have full BT-compatibility, as far as I'm aware (And about damn time too). I would really like to know what the volume is like though (Specifically while listening to music), because I like to play it somewhat (Not too) loud, and earbuds have a tendency to be too low volume-wise for me. The compromise I'm using now, is some fairly cheap earbuds connected to my phone via a Sound Blaster E3, but that means dragging along an extra unit. Hasn't really been a problem, but something like this would be easier.
Hi Thorbre. You may want to get the IQBuds Boost instead. They just recently started shipping and are available. They will let you customize your sound/volume based on your hearing thresholds. Hearing aids are usually always the best option if you do have a hearing loss, but I'm expecting the IQBuds Boost to be a close second. I will be doing a review of the Boost in several weeks.
Doctor Cliff, Any ETA for that review of the Boost version?
Hi John, I'm currently in the middle of the review now. It's tricky to verify a prescription with these devices since the EarID doesn't give an indication on the dB it tests at. Not impossible, just EXTREMELY time consuming. There is a chance this review could be posted on the Hearing Tracker RUclips channel. I'm trying to get the review done before I head out for vacation on June 2nd.
Doctor Cliff, AuD Thanks for that super-fast reply! I'll be anxiously waiting for that review.
By the way just watched one of your other videos where you mentioned being a veteran. Thanks for your service! I'm former Army myself.
John Livingston was you u
Would this work decently for hidden hearing loss, or pub deafness?
How does the mic work, is it good
Sounds like a dumb question, but do they help with hearing loss?
It is possible.
I tried original Nuheara and Nuheara Boost, did not see much difference but, returned as they kept falling out. They seem to be made for larger male ears.
Not much difference between the two devices. Both have the same form factor which can be large for female ears.
How would these be for snowboarding?
Does it have quality "Bass" sound....?
Hi Anuradha. It is very hard to get really good Bass sound from an earbud. The IQBuds do an average job. If you really want heavy Bass, you should consider over the ear headphones or custom earbuds.
Hi Doctor Cliff, Really appreciate to your answering and thank you very much for the opinion!
Any good for unilateral loss
Great review ... Watch the feedback tho
Thanks Deafwing!
Hi Dr Cliff. Im a fan of you. Do you have review for Merry products? Particularly Merry ME 300D concerto. Thanks
Sorry Byrne, I am not familiar with that product.
Check this out Doc
Hope you'll have some review 'bout this soon. Thanks again
Are these better than hearing Aids ????
No. But for Under $500 they are good Bluetooth earbuds.
I just bought them tonight ! Hope they are good considering Amazon Reviews have both, Good and Bad reviews ! Most hearing Aids like Miracle Ear have bad and good Reviews also !
A lot of this has to do with your expectation level with the IQBuds. Miracle Ear is hit or miss based on how good the hearing care provider is at fitting and programming them.
Can I also use them as hearing protection on a construction site? Meaning that it’ll pick up someone yelling out measurements but cancel out a tool that’s over 80DB??? If these plugs do that I’m sold. I don’t want a 120DB grinder noise or power saw noise or rattle gun noise amplified in my ear haha
No, if you are in noise, I recommend you use a hearing protector with a published Noise Reduction Rating (NRR).
Doctor Cliff, AuD is there anything like he is asking in the market, with these IQbuds features? Reason I haven’t gotten the AirPod Pros or Nuhera models here. I work within very similar environment in construction and it’s starting to destroy my ears.
Would I be able to use my FSA to pay for these?
Stephanie Corral perhaps if you purchased directly from an audiologist.
I am extremely disappointed with Nuheara and the IQ Buds:
1. They are not cheap, they cost AUD$400 and 2 days ago I received my IQ Buds only to realise that the right earbud did not work and in spite of the left one being all the time inside the case, its led light was all the time red as if it was discharged.
2. I think Nuheara either does not have a quality assurance process in place to identify defective products or it does not work properly. I don't understand how this can happen and which is worse, how common the issue potentially is. I actually read a couple of reviews more on their website (out of almost 170 reviews) that described the same issue.
3. It is just so frustrating to realise that I wasted my time reading all the 167 reviews last week to notice that they only publish positive reviews and I guess, some random negative reviews. My negative review wasn't published, which makes me think how many people more eventually have experienced the same issue.
4. The only thing that I have to acknowledge though is the willingness from their customer service team to help. They offered a replacement of the right earbud, however, as I described above, it is now difficult for me to rely on their products' quality.
Hi Carlos. It is not entirely uncommon to have electronics either malfunction during shipment or fall through the cracks at quality control. I've had hearing aids that are significantly more expensive be dead on arrival to my clinic. I've had Bose headphones be dead on arrival as well. Such is the world of electronics.
Yes, there are likely others who have received electronic devices in non-working order, but it is probably a small percentage of the time.
I am generally the first to criticize a company for poor quality products, but I think you may be overreacting a bit by having a single Earbud malfunction. It's almost like you are implying that the company knowingly sent out defective products. I would likely give them another shot, and if they drop the ball again, then your concerns may be warranted.
Thanks, Cliff for your reply. You might be right in terms of overreaction. The thing is that I've also bought many electronic devices online and all of them have arrived working well. Perhaps, my frustration was because my case was not the first one and as I read a couple of reviews from people experiencing the same issue, I got concerned about the quality assurance process of Nuheara. This plus the fact that my review wasn't posted made me think the worse. I didn't want to imply that they deliberately send you defective products, but rather that potentially their quality assurance process doesn't function properly
How is the sound quality and overall quality and comfortness ? I am thinking of getting one wireless ear bud but not sure which one to get.
Those shrill noises are annoying also can' stand the silver. Play black lights free devices providing unobtrusive sound.
Awesome
"Conversate"? Never heard that before.
Yes. It means "to engage in conversation".
Sorry Dr. Cliff, it's "converse" ;)
"Conversate" dates back to the 16th century
Buy them at the full price and then a week after that get an offer for half the price...
I only have one working ear, and seek something that knocks down restaurant noise... so maybe.
These Nuheara IQBuds make the power beats 3 look like a complete joke in comparison
Well said
Are these the IQ Buds or the IQ Buds with Boost?
Ha! Never mind....
Answered your own question? Make sure you check out the Boost Review on HearingTracker's RUclips channel.
Doctor Cliff, AuD hahaha... Nah. You answered it. I just hadn’t gotten to the end.
You have a handsome jawline.
It looks like ear rings that’s wack you might as well put some Adam A7x monitors in your ear😂
your teeth is so big
Thanks I think.
It's "converse" not conversate. No such word as conversate.