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Add to SafariWhen comparing GrizzlyBuds vs Brainwavz M2, the Slant community recommends Brainwavz M2 for most people. In the question“What are the best rugged and durable earbuds & IEMs that last?” Brainwavz M2 is ranked 10th while GrizzlyBuds is ranked 18th. The most important reason people chose Brainwavz M2 is:
Despite being made out of metal, these in-ears are still fairly lightweight, so wearing them for long periods shouldn't be a problem. The included ear tips are also quite soft, providing good cushioning and seal.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Sustainable design
GrizzlyBuds are committed to reducing consumer waste. Each part can be individually replaced, meaning that no working parts need to be thrown away if just one piece breaks.
Pro Replacement parts are cheap
If one of the speakers goes out, it costs $14 to replace. If the cable goes out, it costs $11. Note that the assembled product is only $2 less than building it from parts.
Pro Good sound with excellent bass response
GrizzlyBuds' sound quality exceeds expectations for their price range.
Pro Extremely durable
Replaceable parts aside, GrizzlyBuds are built not to break in the first place. Earphone components are housed in aluminum cylinders, and the cable is reinforced with kevlar.
Pro Lightweight and comfortable to wear
Despite being made out of metal, these in-ears are still fairly lightweight, so wearing them for long periods shouldn't be a problem. The included ear tips are also quite soft, providing good cushioning and seal.
Pro Warm sounding with forward mids, smooth highs and deep bass
The highs of these headphones are not too sparkly or airy, yet still has good detail. This results in a smoother sound. Mids are forward and clear, while the bass has good depth without creeping up on the mids.
Overall, these headphones are quite fun to listen to and can work with pop, rock, hip-hop and even metal. These are not the best though if you tend to listen to music with a lot of detail and intricate parts like jazz or classical as these do not offer a high level of detail reproduction.
Pro Durable and tangle-resistant cables
The M2's cable is braided and covered with a sleeving material, making it significantly more durable than other cables. It also makes it extra resistant to tangling.
Pro Solid build quality
The ear pieces are made out of metal and have great fit and finish. Not only does this make them look great, but also gives them a premium feel.
Pro Includes plenty of accessories
With the M2, you get 2 types of ear tips with three sizes each, a shirt clip to prevent the cable from moving around when worn and ear cable guides to help keep the headphones in place.
Cons
Con Sketchy company
These originally appeared on Kickstarter as "IRONBuds", for which the company never delivered on their promised product. What they did deliver suffered from poor construction quality, and looks exactly like what is pictured here. The custom components that allow the parts to be swappable might have more value if they could be sourced from other companies or were held together with enough glue to keep them from falling apart in the first place.
Con No option for controls or mic
Despite a replaceable cable, GrizzlyBuds does not offer anything beyond basic headphone function.
Con Highs may be lacking for some
The audio lacks sparkle in the higher frequency range, which may be disappointing for those looking for lots of detail reproduction in that range.
Con No in-line microphone
Not really a con, as headphones are primarily for listening to music. However, this can be inconvenient when used with a smartphone and you have to take calls.
