ARC 3 Open Ear Earbuds

I’ve waited to review until I’d had and used these a good bit to be able to give my honest review and after a month of use I can say that I love these and would absolutely recommend them and buy them again.

I have never found a pair of ear buds that don’t cause me extreme pain in my ears, neck, shoulders, and head. I’ve tried all manner of ear buds, from super cheap to really expensive, and these are the first set of ear buds that I can wear all day without any pain whatsoever. It took a little getting used to the way that they fit because they did sort of feel like they were on the verge of falling out when I first got them, but this is just due to a different design than I’ve ever experienced and they’re actually quite secure and not going anywhere. I do find myself forgetting that I have them on and will walk around with nothing playing, wearing them for hours sometimes. Even as a glasses wearer, I don’t find myself having any problems with comfort or secure fit.

The sound quality is honestly the best I’ve experienced in all ofthe ear buds I’ve tried. I’m super impressed with the bass they’re able to achieve, and it is sort of a “sound is in your head” kind of experience. I’ve used them for listening to music, watching YouTube, watching TV shows and movies, and have never felt that I needed to adjust the EQ. They really just sound great for all uses, in my opinion.

I love the way that you put them into pairing mode – I did have to look up a YouTube video on how to do it because I struggled to understand the instructions provided, but it’s actually really easy and reliable, and one of the easier pairing experiences I’ve had. I have a few pairs of headphones/ear buds that are a major pain to pair and fall out of being paired randomly, and I’ve had none of those issues with these.

I haven’t had any issues with the touch controls not working right, though I don’t use these for running and it seems the majority of reviewers having issues with the touch controls are runners who experience sweat, so that could be why I’ve had no issues. I’m a stay at home mom who works part time from home and home schools my kid, so my typical use of these is while sitting at a computer working, or while walking around my home doing school or chores.

They’re not super noise canceling and they don’t have the longest battery life but that is exactly as advertised. Being open ear fit they couldn’t possibly be noise canceling (though they do actually drown out most sound pretty well if the volume is up high), which is actually what I need in ear buds as a stay at home mom who needs to be able to hear my kid at all times. I don’t want to give these a low review on noise cancellation or battery life because they’re clearly advertised as not being noise canceling, and also clearly advertised that the ear buds themselves only have a 7 hour battery life and the case has a 28 hour battery life, so it would seem unfair to lower their rating over something that you’re advertised before even buying. Maybe in future models they’ll be able to increase the battery life, but until then it is totally fine with me as someone who is home pretty much at all times and able to recharge without issue.

I am super happy with these, and so pleased to have finally found ear buds I can wear without pain. After years of searching, I finally found a pair that works for me and actually sounds great, too.

I own a variety of high-end audiophile headphones, ranging from the Westone W80s to the HiFiMan HE6 planar magnetic headphones. While I’m an amateur when it comes to audio, I can discern when something sounds high-end. These headphones come close to replicating some of the sounds I hear in those headphones, and in fact, the sound stage of the Cleer is superior to my Westone W80s, which is impressive considering these are open-ear headphones. The bass sound from these headphones is undoubtedly the standout feature. However, I find the high-end sounds a tad soft. Fortunately, the included case and app provide equilizer controls that I’ve used to enhance the high end.Apart from the exceptional sound quality, there are a few other notable aspects. I have specific places where I prefer to use these headphones and others where I don’t. As with any open-ear headphones when exercising outdoors, there’s a significant amount of wind noise. I’ve found a solution to this issue:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00L4IH1IQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1When paired with the deflector ear muffs, this product works well and is comfortable during cycling or rollerblading. It allows me to hear the traffic around me, which is a significant advantage. However, the sound quality is still affected by the environment, so I don’t use these headphones much for exercise. I primarily prefer them for watching movies on my tablet or TV. The soundstage for movies is excellent, and the equalizer presets enhance the experience even further.One minor quirk I’ve noticed is that the touch controls don’t function well in cold weather. I’ve used these headphones to listen to music while walking my dog in temperatures ranging from 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and had to switch to using voice prompts. Raising or lowering the volume using voice commands or moving to the next or previous song works seamlessly.I also dislike the swiping motion used to navigate the screens on the case. It’s a cool feature, but I’d prefer a quicker way to access functionality, like a single screen with a bunch of icons for quick navigation.Overall, these headphones sound great. If I could get them for around $150 during a sale, they’d be a one of the best values on the market. There’s a lot of competition in this market, like the Apple AirPods Pro 2, which also costs around the same and have some extra features. Considering value, I’m still leaning towards the AirPods as a better choice for Apple users.Overall, these headphones sound great and are recommended if you’re looking for something that goes over your ears.

I’ve been down the rabbit hole of finding the best earbuds for about 6 months. For those of us who wear glasses and don’t like our earholes plugged up this can be a challengeMain Factors are that I use buds for work, I drive over 60k miles annually and I NEED a handfree option for my work calls. I’m in both sales and trades so Im constantly filthy, working in and around equipment, while taking all sorts of important calls and to top it off, I like to listen to music when I’m on the job siteEnter the various contenders:I really like the earclip models, had 3 sets and the max battery life is about 6-7 usable hours because you can only cram so much battery into those types. (Owned Bose Ultra Open, Huawei Freeclips, Tozo Open EarRing, and SoundCore C40i) let me just say that I do like the earclips but the only model consistently delivering a mic good for calls in the car and job was the Huawei Freeclips, however no custom eq for music taste and if sweaty they aren’t the most secure on the earsOut of those 4 I kept the Huawei FreeclipsI decided to give these Cleer Arc 3’s a try and WOW the sound quality. Holy cow – these are totally several steps up in premium sound. They get LOUD, Im usually at 20-30% volume around the house. I use Dolby Atmos on my S23 Ultra and the sound is fabulous. Top it off with a good fit for glasses, really useful case (uploaded my cat Screensaver to it!), and 10+ hours of battery means I don’t have to charge them during a day’s work.Absolutely worth the price, get these and enjoy – trust me.PSThe Active Volume Control actually works and raises and lowers the volume based on my surroundings. Great for working on noisy shops, touch controls work great