Re: "just saw this and figured id drop some..."

• I've been really happy with the bluetooth stability on the S25 series so far. Not 100% sure but I think I heard they upgraded the radio firmware specifically for better signal consistency when you're using high-bitrate stuff. Honestly it works well even in busy places like the gym or the train where my old phone used to stutter. IIRC someone told me that some third-party brands might have pairing hiccups if you dont use their specific app, but mostly it seems reliable. No complaints from my side, the connection is rock solid which is the main thing I care about. Its been a satisfied experience for me and I havent run into any major bugs yet.

Yeah, honestly if you want the best experience with the S25 Plus, you basically have to stay in the ecosystem. Samsung uses their own Seamless Codec which is technically way better for high-bitrate audio than standard SBC or AAC, but its locked to there devices. Honestly, just get any of the Samsung buds and youll be happy with the integration. If your looking for the absolute best noise cancellation tho, go with Bose. Like, literally any of their recent wireless models are gonna beat the smaller buds for pure quiet. I dont remember the exact technical specs for the S25's bluetooth chip, but I think it supports some newer LC3 or LE audio stuff? Not totally sure about that tho. Just make sure whatever you get has good app support on Android, but sticking with the same brand is usually the way to go tho.

Facts.

just saw this and figured id drop some data. while the ecosystem integration is nice, you might want to consider that the s25 plus supports ldac too. if you check out the technical reviews on rtings or soundguys, you'll see that ldac at 990kbps basically matches what samsungs codec is doing. you arent actually losing much by stepping away from their specific buds. i would suggest being careful with those high launch prices tho. honestly, you can get way better value if you look at the Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones. the noise cancellation still holds up against almost anything new and they're way cheaper now. if you're looking for earbuds on a budget, the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Noise Cancelling Earbuds is a solid pick. just make sure to use their app to pull back the low-end a bit... the default frequency response is a bit aggressive. you can find some good auto-eq presets on the squig.link databases if you want to get the tuning perfect without spending a fortune.

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