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HTC apparently is no longer replacing headphones. I've had a ticket in with them for a solid week now with absolutely no updates from HTC.
Does anyone know where to get headphones with next/play/prev buttons and a mic?
I can find plenty with JUST play/pause, but pretty much NONE with prev/play/next and microphone!
It seems the Desire uses the same headphones, so I thought maybe I could find those, but they pretty much do not exist online. Going nuts here! I use these things every day, it's such a bummer. I'm using my old ipod headphones now but the sound quality is utter garbage and theres no play controls.

Have you tried calling them? I just called them this afternoon and told them my battery was going bad and that i "misplaced" my earphones. After a few minutes of chat chtting, they're sending me a replacement battery and earphones.

I've talked to them three times now, they just keep saying it should be happening and they don't know why it's not. They never give me a tracking number or anything. It's like stuck in limbo.
It doesn't even matter. I don't care if they are free or even if they are HTC... it's the functionality I'm after!!

whats wrong with them?
Mine actually doesn't work, the buttons don't respond, and the mic doesn't work either..
is this an issue that was going around?

My buttons don't work and the left ear piece quit as well. Only a couple months use!

I lost mine last week, I called them and they sent me a replacement, they arrived in 72 hours.

W.T.F. sigh. Why is it I always have to spend at least 10 hours to get anything done over a phone support line.

Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset. Best sound quality and comes with microphone, play/pause, and I think a double click goes to next song.
Expensive but worth it. Google it or search Bose online.

bradsh1 said:
HTC apparently is no longer replacing headphones. I've had a ticket in with them for a solid week now with absolutely no updates from HTC.
Does anyone know where to get headphones with next/play/prev buttons and a mic?
I can find plenty with JUST play/pause, but pretty much NONE with prev/play/next and microphone!
It seems the Desire uses the same headphones, so I thought maybe I could find those, but they pretty much do not exist online. Going nuts here! I use these things every day, it's such a bummer. I'm using my old ipod headphones now but the sound quality is utter garbage and theres no play controls.
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If you looking to buy a expensive pair, then these are the best Etymotic HF2 High Fidelity Headphones.

The problem is I want high quality but I also want earbud because I need to be able to pause and talk to people without taking them out of my ears. I know earbud and quality don't go together, but the HTC earbuds that came with the phone are honestly some of the best earbuds I've ever heard. Far and away better than the garbage buds that comes with Apple's electronics, and better than most aftermarket ear buds too.

Buy this one, and put normal headphones in this one.
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.33718
or this
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.35002
.....and free shipping.

I personally think the stock headphones with the Android characters look a little silly, which is why I never opened my headphones when I got my N1. But that's just a personal preference. If it were me, I'd get and use something else other than the stock headphones.

finally found them. http://www.expansys-usa.com/d.aspx?i=192376 these should be the same ones that shipped, but without the android logo on the side. instead they say "HTC Innovation".

Nevermind, they aren't the same. They are precisely alike except the next/prev buttons do not work. Thanks for making all of your identical **** work together, HTC.

cvenk said:
Buy this one, and put normal headphones in this one.
dealextreme/details.dx/sku.33718
or this
dealextreme/details.dx/sku.35002
.....and free shipping.
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The sku.33718 do not work on my Nexus One. Just got one. The cable is somewhat on the thick side and the control panel is also big. Either they don't work or my phone is defective.
My stock headphones are not able to pause/play or answer calls. This happen about a month ago.
I think I'm going to try and get HTC to send me new stock headphones. If the replacements don't work, then the problem is with my phone...either software or hardware related.
Also the MW600 is pretty much out of stock in the USA. I'm thinking of importing as it is very important to me to be able to stop/start/play/answer my phone without taking it out of my pocket.

I've been having the same problems. None of my buttons work, the left earbud's quit on me, and they keep shocking me. HTC won't respond to a support request (I got this replacement back in February.), and I've tried calling them about it.
Cant' find OEM's online either, anyone had luck since?

I don't know if you ever got this resolved, but I actually had lost my headset that i had with my N1 and when I called they had no problem helping me and sent me a new pair within four days at no cost to me. I'm very happy with them. This took place around the 25th of April and I received them about the 29th or 30th.

htc replaced mine.
I called today to replace mine. They actually and I quote said.. " I'm surprised they lasted u this long".. they replace no charge for shipping or anything..

nexusdrummer said:
Bose Mobile In-Ear Headset. Best sound quality and comes with microphone, play/pause, and I think a double click goes to next song.
Expensive but worth it. Google it or search Bose online.
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129 dollars?????

ChillRays said:
129 dollars?????
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Totally worth it if you want something that doesn't sound like total **** (read: the stock headphones).

Ibeats by dre

Can anyone confirm if the ibeat by dr. dre works with the Tmobile g2? do all the buttons work or only some?
Also, what about the new powerbeats. the around the ear ones made for athletic activity. Do they work with the tmobile g2?

I saw these at Best Buy and wondered the same thing....

buy it with cash at best buy and bring them back if they dont work ull get cash back on the spot. Then u can let us know

I might just do that. I went today and looked at them and asked what their return policy was and the guy said that since it's the holidays that you have thirty days or until january 31st. I really want to but i've been reading other forums and someone with a MT4G said only some of the buttons worked with theirs.

Return policy is extended until Jan. 31st 2011.
I may pick them up, considering I work there, I guess I'd have to see what the discount on them is.

The "Beats by Dre" series is utter crap. They boost the Bass way beyond what it needs to be, to cover up the missing mids and highs. Definitely not worth the money.
If you want good sound quality, get some Etymotics. Or Sennheiser. Or pretty much anything other than something made by Monster.

I have the Beats by Dre headphones with the built in mic and controls. The track selector/volume control does not work with the device. However, the play/pause button does. The headphones are still a required purchase. Especially if you download the PowerAmp music player and use the equalizer controls. It puts other devices (i.e. ipod touch) to shame when it comes to clarity and quality of music.

Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
Do the product research.

Yeah I looked up the prices today, and wouldn't see myself paying 100$+ on headphones unless I really knew I loved them.

adrienspawn said:
Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
Do the product research.
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Bose is okay (better than Beats anyway) but over-priced. If they were to charge half as much as they do, then they would be worth it.
I used to have some Etymotic ER-6's and they were great. Now I'm using the Sennheiser HD380 Pro's and they're awesome! The frequency response is absolutely amazing.

adrienspawn said:
Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
Do the product research.
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I did do product research. I've seen good reviews and bad reviews. I have been unable to find any reviews specifically mentioning whether they work the the Tmobile g2 hence i asked if they worked with it. I wasn't asking for you opinion on the quality.
And i think Bose if fine. I'm by no means a music expert on sound quality. they could very well be a piece of **** when it comes to sound quality to someone who is an audiophile but i am not and they sound great to me. i bought a set of Bose headphones about three years ago and used them everyday while walking to class, work and while running and they worked perfectly for 2 and half years. Then one earphone blew probably cause i played music loud on it every single day. I have never had a pair of headphones last that long. I was happy that i paid under 5 dollars a month to use them. So unless you are here to answer the original question. keep you opinions to yourself. i want facts not opinions.

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So unless you are here to answer the original question. keep you opinions to yourself. i want facts not opinions.
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Apple used to use a different plug layout so that non-Apple headsets wouldn't work properly. They may or may not do this still. Your best bet is to take your G2 with you to a store like BestBuy and see if they'll let you hook it up to their demo and test it out.

bkrill said:
I did do product research. I've seen good reviews and bad reviews. I have been unable to find any reviews specifically mentioning whether they work the the Tmobile g2 hence i asked if they worked with it. I wasn't asking for you opinion on the quality.
And i think Bose if fine. I'm by no means a music expert on sound quality. they could very well be a piece of **** when it comes to sound quality to someone who is an audiophile but i am not and they sound great to me. i bought a set of Bose headphones about three years ago and used them everyday while walking to class, work and while running and they worked perfectly for 2 and half years. Then one earphone blew probably cause i played music loud on it every single day. I have never had a pair of headphones last that long. I was happy that i paid under 5 dollars a month to use them. So unless you are here to answer the original question. keep you opinions to yourself. i want facts not opinions.
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You would have been even more happy to pay 1$ a month for the exact same thing. You said it yourself, you're not an audiophile, so buy something cheap that an audiophile recommends.
It's funny that you'd ask whether 3.5mm cans/plugs would function in 3.5mm females...

adrienspawn said:
You would have been even more happy to pay 1$ a month for the exact same thing. You said it yourself, you're not an audiophile, so buy something cheap that an audiophile recommends.
It's funny that you'd ask whether 3.5mm cans/plugs would function in 3.5mm females...
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I am asking if the buttons work. not if the male female parts work. I'm not that dumb. Just cause your headphones with inline buttons plug into your phone does not mean all the inline buttons work. And noone has recommended a cheap pair of headphones with inline buttons that can play, pause, skip forward, skip backward, answer and end calls. if you have one that will work with the Tmobile G2 please recommend them

adrienspawn said:
Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
Do the product research.
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When I went to Home Theater School... They had a saying that I use regularly.. "No Highs, No Lows.... Must be a Bose"\\

How did this thread turn into a hate thread on Bose?
First of all, if they were really that bad, they wouldn't be around for decades and they wouldn't be worth billions, so what do you people have against Bose? If you don't like them, don't recommend them. Why is there a need to flame them? Although they seem to be doing fine even with the bashing they receive.
Secondly, they exceed any other company in terms of comfort. True, their sound could be better for the price, but if an equilibrium of comfort and sound quality is important to the user then suddenly Bose doesn't seem so bad. They are second to none when it comes to comfort. Many Bose users will attest to this, or simply go to their store and put on a pair of headsets.
True, Dre Beats aren't good, but their selling point IS the extensive bass, so simply don't purchase the product if you don't like them.
I personally don't like them either, but I don't go around saying things like "Dre Beats is crap" -Period-
Back it up with a reason, and let the other person decide if it fits their need. Some people may listen to a lot of Hip Hop, which is the type of music that Dre Beats would really bring out, it would get their head bobbing.
So please, if you're going to flame, do it properly. Preferably though, don't do it at all, simply just recommend the brands that you do appreciate. If Bose or any other company is really that bad, no one will recommend them at all, and only the brands that are truly good will be mentioned.
Back on topic though, I know that there are a lot of mobile headsets that have the talk/endtalk function along with a pause/play function that work, but I've yet to find a pair where the "Next" and "Prev" buttons work.
Basically any mobile headset that wasn't specifically made for Apple products will work (note that the sound will still function).
However I can recommend Sony Klipsch, Shure, Sennheisers products, where the price ranges from low to high, and they're generally worth the money. Bose is alright, but they're expensive and produce a fair sound quality but are extremely comfortable. You can get better sound for the price.
Thats my two cents.

I have a pair of the solo hds and the volume buttons do not work. The play/pause does and the next track also works. I forgot how to try reverse track but Im sure it will work if Next track does. Hope that helps you! Im using Poweramp media player and stock froyo music player both work.
Edit: Also people claiming the Beats suck, please stop the whining. Just like this guy, Im also into listening to music but not an audiophile. The Beats look great, which is a huge plus. i don't want to walk around wearing ugly ass headphones, and sound great for the music I listen to which is Hip-Hop..definitely drives the bass for some of my songs.

xKERNALx said:
Return policy is extended until Jan. 31st 2011.
I may pick them up, considering I work there, I guess I'd have to see what the discount on them is.
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half off pretty much.

skull candy skull crushers ftw

I researched for a few days and decided on the v-moda remix remote (3button) for my Desire Z. I heard they were quite bass-heavy but I'm ok with that. The sound was quite nice, and the call button works for controlling music (but the other buttons do nothing). The website states that the "Mic + call control compatible with any iPhone and all phones with a 3.5mm port". It goes on to describe that not all of the 3 button functions are compatible with all phones, blah, blah, but you would assume that at least the microphone works, right? Unfortunately no. I emailed support and they replied:
"It seems they are not compatible. We hope to have a HTC/droid compatible model out later this year."
Well thanks for nothing! Anyway, onto my question. Has anyone had any success with any of the v-moda headsets with mic? I'm thinking of moving onto the vibe II, maybe I'm a sucker for punishment.

Best In-ear Headphones (use at gym)?

What are the best in-ear headphones that has a mic and buttons for use while on the phone? I plan on using mostly at the gym. Thanks.

Bump, I would love to know too, thats the only time I really use my pandora.

I use the ear phones with mic from my old samsung epic 4g. There in ear thus canceling outside noise and have good bass boost, heck they sound better than iPhone earphones and as far as noise canceling goes I work as a forklift driver and I can barely hear a thing.

Motorola HT820 Bluetooth - not "in-year" but perfect for gym.

JayBird Freedom JF3
These are pretty much probably the best wireless bluetooth headphones out there. Also it's only $100 dollars. You can get it at Best Buy or the website.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/

asj2583 said:
I use the ear phones with mic from my old samsung epic 4g. There in ear thus canceling outside noise and have good bass boost, heck they sound better than iPhone earphones and as far as noise canceling goes I work as a forklift driver and I can barely hear a thing.
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sounds dangerous lol
i got a pair of these (older version i think) off woot.com for $12 bucks, never heard of the brand before i did some research and they make a good product amazing reviews everywhere i looked. I use them for the gym and any yard work i do.
http://www.amazon.com/Maximo-Isolation-Earphones-Lightweight-Aluminum/dp/B004X7EG6U

Do the New Maximo Ip-395 earphones' buttons work with Android? I was using the iPhone's headphones for a while and the buttons (except start/stop) worked with Android... (Sensation)
Thanks.

bobzoz said:
sounds dangerous lol
i got a pair of these (older version i think) off woot.com for $12 bucks, never heard of the brand before i did some research and they make a good product amazing reviews everywhere i looked. I use them for the gym and any yard work i do.
http://www.amazon.com/Maximo-Isolation-Earphones-Lightweight-Aluminum/dp/B004X7EG6U
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Yeah but i only use them when alone in the warehouse not when there is anyone else with me cause I had a noob crash into with a forklift once at another job and its not cool, good thing he had a loaded pallet and nothing broke.

asj2583 said:
Yeah but i only use them when alone in the warehouse not when there is anyone else with me cause I had a noob crash into with a forklift once at another job and its not cool, good thing he had a loaded pallet and nothing broke.
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yeah i used to drive a lift (unlicensed and underage) for a major retailer years back good times lol
As for max headphones and android compatibility the mic works but they dont have buttons. I usually have a playlist going and with Power Amp holding the volume up or down for a second skips to the next track. All i need

http://www.jaybirdgear.com/te1/
On sale now for 29.00 US + shipping through the web site.
Bestbuy has em at 69.00 US... how could you go wrong?

I have klipshe (sp?) From Costco. They're great sound quality IMO.
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I love my Bose MIE2. Comfortable with great sound quality.

Eytomic research makes the best. You can find their low end ones at best buy now.
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Headphones w/ mic

I just got my MT4GS and I really need to rom it, but I just got a great Trident case now I need some head phones with a mic.
Is there any issue with any new roms making any of the buttons nonoperational?
Do y'all have recommendations of good headphones with a microphone?
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I've been using my Skullcandy that I got for free from T&C. People can even hear me when I'm riding my bike going about 30mph. Anything over that and it gets too windy. Also works well at the shooting range (I use it as ear protection there).
Overall I'm happy with them since they were free, but I've heard a lot more good things about the beats and bose earphones. Ya know, the ones that are actually supposed to noise cancel and stuff lol.

PDXZombie said:
I just got my MT4GS and I really need to rom it, but I just got a great Trident case now I need some head phones with a mic.
Is there any issue with any new roms making any of the buttons nonoperational?
Do y'all have recommendations of good headphones with a microphone?
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I found these Mee M31P earphones and I've been very impressed with them. The build quality is top-notch, and after a burn-in (I connected them to my old MP3 player and let it play at a loud volume continuously for about 24 hours), the sound quality is just amazing. Even at low volumes, you can still get the full spectrum with all the bass and treble you want. The mic works very well for calls. I lucked out and got them on a Woot-Off for $16, but even the $25 price on Amazon is well worth it. http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-M31P-BK-Headphones-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B004OBZ2UO

I actually got these ”Smokin Buds” skullcandy earphones today, but after looking at the reviews I think I'm just gonna get another pair.
Apparently they break really easily, and I'm not a big fan of that.
I'll be sure to let you know when they break, but so far the sound is awesome. Only problem is that the button seems to push itself at 60+ mph. Irritating.

ekoee said:
I actually got these ”Smokin Buds” skullcandy earphones today, but after looking at the reviews I think I'm just gonna get another pair.
Apparently they break really easily, and I'm not a big fan of that.
I'll be sure to let you know when they break, but so far the sound is awesome. Only problem is that the button seems to push itself at 60+ mph. Irritating.
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Thanks! Are you riding a motorcycle 60mph?
I like the idea of noise canceling headphones. I rooted and rommed to XMC's Jellybean, I love it (!), maybe I can try some headphones out at Bestbuy or something!

Heh yeah. Really irritating when it changes songs every three seconds by itself. I also don't think it was made to noise cancel, they just fit in my ears really well.
Personally, I think they have excellent sound. Next time I buy earphones, however, I'm going to read reviews first. I swear, if these break...hahaha =D!

What's your price range, OP? I go through a lot of different brands so I can give some insight.

Actually I wanna hear your recommendation as well. What do you suggest under 50 and 100 dollars?

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Actually I wanna hear your recommendation as well. What do you suggest under 50 and 100 dollars?
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These are going to be about the earbuds only because headsets are big as hell, and I find earbuds more convenient and cleaner looking. More people would probably fit more with earbuds because most people love convenience.
Under 100, but over 50:
Klipsh Image S4i's are really good. Why? Sound is clear, noise-isolated earbuds, and there is a nice 3 button control set up (volume, call/end call, play music, skip music, etc.). Also, the really good thing about the S4's is the microphone. There is an echo-cancelling feature to it which is a definite plus, and the sound quality of the bass is very good. The colorway of these earbuds is very simplistic as the color is finished with black and chrome. Very clean. Only flaw is the way the buttons take you out of applications, but if you press the buttons, wouldn't that mean you needed to call someone?
Klipsh S4A is good too...I like the S4i's better because it's cheaper and it's pretty much the same thing quality wise. However, you can probably find the S4A's for cheap if you look around.
Lady Gaga Heartbeats are good too. Very unique design to it, and the wire on it (the flat one) is pure quality because it's tangle free pretty much. Seems like it would never break. Sound is VERY good. There's a nice case that comes with this too. I think Monster made this... Monster is very high end, so their credibility should say a lot about these earphones. The microphone is alright though. It's clear, but what makes this headset good is the sound it produces.
Shure headsets are definitely some to look into, even with the lower end products. The design is definitely why I would recommend these to anyone. However, Klipsh ****s on this Shure in the under 100's class.
Etymotic Research MC3's are really nice, but not worth the price... It's a balanced headset, but lacks so much compared to the higher ended Etymotic headsets. I just put these here because I've tried this out.
Beats Audio cheap version...overrated /story. lol I love the hype with the Beats. Good brand, but so far, the Klipsh makes the Beats look crappy, and the Klipsh is cheaper.
Under 50:
MEElectronics brand in general. Good stuff for what it is. Can't really say anything. It's under 50 so why not, right? It's good for what it is.
Ultimate...more expensive but overrated.
NuForce NE-7M is a good headset to use. It's simplistic in style. Sound is very close to those that are under 100. This is definitely one of those earpieces that is made for the laid-back chilled out person. I like these a lot.
Skullcandy Ink'd...it's alright too. Lots of flaws. Wire is always tangled, and it looks cheesy. Sound isn't the best either. But it is what it is, and that's why its price reflects upon the headset in itself.
Skullcandy Smoking Buds are nice in design. Sound is good for what it is. It's kind of too loud though and doesn't seem balanced (for example, the high-end frequencies are very noticeable and it's annoying to hear). It's cheap and that's what matters. Also, the wire is very durable. This is my go-to if I needed something right away and my main headset broke (they have this in almost every retail store). Flaw with the Smoking Buds is the button. Microphone is clear, but the button is annoying. Only one button, which means no control settings to really use. It either opens up your music app, shuts down your music app, or makes a speed dial call to the last person you talked to.
Best choice for under 100 in general is the Klipsh. It's compatible with the Android (I would know ), and it allows control (which is what I think most people would want). The sound is pure quality, and the microphone is very clear. It's also durable, nice looking, and simple.
Best choice for under 50, I would go with the NuForce NE-7M. It's about exactly 50 dollars, but the sound is good for what it is, and it would suit most people who are always on the go and aren't able to cough up an extra 20 dollars for some Klipsh earphones. The design is very minimal, but's a good thing because it's a straight-to-the-point type of earphones to use.
Hopefully, this helps.

Thanks! I'll be looking into the Klipsh headphones for my next purchase. You seem to be well versed with earbuds (which I prefer, actually) and it's always good to read opinions.
As someone who rides every day, earbuds have become a commodity. It's the only way to entertain myself on long rides lol.

Thanks Gheng, you've given an excellent place to start, I don't really have any base to start from, I've been using the earbud/mic sets included with a phone. They have always been lacking in some way.
I'm going to look on Amazon for reviews on each of these models you've talked about to develop a matrix. :cyclops:

+1 Klipsch Image S4. I have the normal set of earbuds, and they are amazing. They still sound great even after a year of daily use. But the cable is fairly thin, so take care of them and they will take care of you.

PDXZombie said:
Thanks Gheng, you've given an excellent place to start, I don't really have any base to start from, I've been using the earbud/mic sets included with a phone. They have always been lacking in some way.
I'm going to look on Amazon for reviews on each of these models you've talked about to develop a matrix. :cyclops:
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No worries. I usually base my opinions off of actual experience and reviews from highly respected sources. It feels good to usually have almost the exact same opinions as most of these credible sources.
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+1 Klipsch Image S4. I have the normal set of earbuds, and they are amazing. They still sound great even after a year of daily use. But the cable is fairly thin, so take care of them and they will take care of you.
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Yes, the cable is thin. One of the biggest downsides I hated about the S4's. They are so nice though.
Too bad my son broke mine. :crying:

Gheng68 said:
No worries. I usually base my opinions off of actual experience and reviews from highly respected sources. It feels good to usually have almost the exact same opinions as most of these credible sources.
Yes, the cable is thin. One of the biggest downsides I hated about the S4's. They are so nice though.
Too bad my son broke mine. :crying:
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Are you guys with the Klipsch S4is able to have control of songs and calls? I've read random things about ROMs that don't support the functions of multi-button headset controllers? I have the JB rom with the CM 6 kernal (I think).

I believe Klipsch makes an Image S4 set called the S4A. Specifically for android devices. S4i is for the iPhone
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PDXZombie said:
Are you guys with the Klipsch S4is able to have control of songs and calls? I've read random things about ROMs that don't support the functions of multi-button headset controllers? I have the JB rom with the CM 6 kernal (I think).
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I never used it with the JB rom (I have it Alpha 5 JB rom flashed)... However, I did try different multi-buttons controlled earsets and they worked fine for me. I didn't try the S4i's yet with the rom yet.
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I believe Klipsch makes an Image S4 set called the S4A. Specifically for android devices. S4i is for the iPhone
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Both work well on the MyTouch 4g Slide. I prefer the i's over the a's because of the experience I had with both. Plus, it was a bit better in price and sound.
I advise people to try out both if they can. Personal preference goes a long way.
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I recommend Phonak Audeo earphones over the rest mentioned if you can find a deal on them. I know they have a version with the mic, but I don't know if they have music playback controls

I tried the Klipsh Image S4i's, they were great, but the extra buttons didn't work, just the one for pause/play/answer did. These worked really well, I liked the sound isolating function, I've never had these type of ear buds before, but really like them. I returned them due to the cost.
I'm going to get the MEElectronics M6P-BK Sports version with the sports ear wire. The reviews on Amazon seem to be mostly good.

PDXZombie said:
I'm going to get the MEElectronics M6P-BK Sports version with the sports ear wire. The reviews on Amazon seem to be mostly good.
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Look perfect for the job and the inline controls android handsets.

PDXZombie said:
I tried the Klipsh Image S4i's, they were great, but the extra buttons didn't work, just the one for pause/play/answer did. These worked really well, I liked the sound isolating function, I've never had these type of ear buds before, but really like them. I returned them due to the cost.
I'm going to get the MEElectronics M6P-BK Sports version with the sports ear wire. The reviews on Amazon seem to be mostly good.
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I have some MEElectronics M31P-BK that are really good, the sound quality after burning in for 24 hours is amazing for that price. Has only 1 button but that works to play/pause or accept calls. The sound is actually a little richer, to my ears, than the UrBeats by Monster that I just bought.

Can we take a moment and praise the headphones that came with this phone?

They are by far the best headphones I have every had. They even sound better than my Beats by Dre Pros.
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Lol seriously? Haven't used them but I'll try then today just from ur post. They look like .99 cent version of dre buds, lol. I'll give em a go

BFirebird101 said:
They are by far the best headphones I have every had. They even sound better than my Beats by Dre Pros.
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It wouldn't take much to sound better than Beats. I haven't personally tried out the M8 earbuds but for what it's worth I heard they're not very good.

dante020 said:
It wouldn't take much to sound better than Beats. I haven't personally tried out the M8 earbuds but for what it's worth I heard they're not very good.
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They are actually some of the better headphones I have heard.
I won't even compare them to Beats and the people who waste their money on that hyped-up crap.

85gallon said:
They are actually some of the better headphones I have heard.
I won't even compare them to Beats and the people who waste their money on that hyped-up crap.
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In that case I'll have to give 'em a try :good:

I actually think they sound pretty good. I'm not the kind of guy that'll spend a lot of $ on ear buds so I can't compare them to high dollar models but I like them.

I was pleasantly surprised when I tried them. I honestly thought bass response was awesome.

Really? I only tried them briefly one time, but I thought they were a little bit tinny, and the cable length was a little too short to use while my phone was in my pocket. And I'm not even super tall, just 6' 1".

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Really? I only tried them briefly one time, but I thought they were a little bit tinny, and the cable length was a little too short to use while my phone was in my pocket. And I'm not even super tall, just 6' 1".
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Compared to my 6 year old Sony ear buds, the HTC's blow them out of the water. I also have a pair of cheap Philips ear buds and it's not even a fair comparison. I don't have any more modern ear buds to compare the HTC's to so maybe my experience is a little skewed.

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Compared to my 6 year old Sony ear buds, the HTC's blow them out of the water. I also have a pair of cheap Philips ear buds and it's not even a fair comparison. I don't have any more modern ear buds to compare the HTC's to so maybe my experience is a little skewed.
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I dunno, I've never paid more than like $20-$30 for a pair of buds (I'll occasionally get 1-2 pairs when 1SaleADay or Woot has a decent pair on sale), so my experience is probably skewed as well. Or maybe I've just had really great luck with my sale price buds and wasn't aware...

I've posted elsewhere that I think the included headphones are junk. If you move at all while you wear them, too much noise is transmitted acoustically through the wires and you hear a constant rubbing/thumping sound. Not good for active people. I also find the control button too unreliable. It seems to get randomly triggered when it's not even being pressed. And finally, I don't think they're easily stowable; it's a pain in the butt to get them coiled neatly and another pain in the butt to untangle them.
iPhone earbuds are superior, and I don't even like those . . .

Dodge DeBoulet said:
I've posted elsewhere that I think the included headphones are junk. If you move at all while you wear them, too much noise is transmitted acoustically through the wires and you hear a constant rubbing/thumping sound. Not good for active people. I also find the control button too unreliable. It seems to get randomly triggered when it's not even being pressed. And finally, I don't think they're easily stowable; it's a pain in the butt to get them coiled neatly and another pain in the butt to untangle them.
iPhone earbuds are superior, and I don't even like those . . .
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Yeah praise would never have come to mind but LoL'd @that.
As stated above the earbuds make a lot of noise if you move at all c-CONFIRMED wierd in fact that they are so noisy.I can even hear my self breathe more loudly strangest ever I think. they have a little bass and sound alright when you are still definately not for jogging
they re more comfortable than most I have tried that go inside the ears. all in all i think htc should have given the opportunity to buy some really nice head phones for half price as an incentive to customers. I have lots of ideas lol. but anyway they get a 6 out of 9. I dont score over 9 so they score about a 66.6666 % so below C- average I guess but passing. keep in mind I strongly dislike all earbud style earphones. normally a 5 would be the max given score.

I would have to agree. The OEM HTC headphones kick ass. I always used to think that the Samsung OEM headphones were the best I had ever used (compared to Beats by Dre, and the 90$ Skull Candies) and when they would eventually wear out, go looking for another set to buy from someone. They were seriously good ear buds. But I think these HTC ones are even better. And I definetely appreciate the flat cord too. Seeing how I am usually forced to decommision a pair of headphones because they short out. I put them to heavy use. These are great so far, and sound amazing.

I need to try them out then...
I have Dre Beats earbuds that I got with the HTC Rezound. Still using those from like 2.5 years ago.
ByUt I will chime in if I hear a difference. If they are better than beats I will be really impressed.

I have some Beats earbuds myself. I was testing both on my couch and I got confused to which were in my ear.
I also praise Sammy earbuds. Been rocking different pairs of those for years. But yeah, the stock headphones hold their own for sure.
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I have an Bose ear buds. I thought this thread was a joke then I read it. Like let me try them after reading this. These HTC ones r no joke I'm bangin some dmx right now an I must say very nice. I almost thru these away. Next better then my Bose but very close an I paid 140 for those.
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I've posted elsewhere that I think the included headphones are junk. If you move at all while you wear them, too much noise is transmitted acoustically through the wires and you hear a constant rubbing/thumping sound. Not good for active people. I also find the control button too unreliable. It seems to get randomly triggered when it's not even being pressed. And finally, I don't think they're easily stowable; it's a pain in the butt to get them coiled neatly and another pain in the butt to untangle them.
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I got iPhone ear buds for work an I have to say HTC ones are way more comfortable(to me) no I'm using these ones at work.
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I think the included headphones are weak and subpar. I tried them out and put them right back in the box.
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BFirebird101 said:
They are by far the best headphones I have every had. They even sound better than my Beats by Dre Pros.
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Seriously? Mine isn't good enough. I bought my own headset that will be working fine for me.

The OEM earbuds have great bass, but bass != quality like some people think. The mids and highs are also rather decent, and the overall sound is pleasing... until you hear some of the noise caused by the interference in the wire. The build quality in the materials is what I think drops the score on an otherwise decent speaker. I'd give them a 5 or 6.

Dodge DeBoulet said:
I've posted elsewhere that I think the included headphones are junk. If you move at all while you wear them, too much noise is transmitted acoustically through the wires and you hear a constant rubbing/thumping sound. Not good for active people. I also find the control button too unreliable. It seems to get randomly triggered when it's not even being pressed. And finally, I don't think they're easily stowable; it's a pain in the butt to get them coiled neatly and another pain in the butt to untangle them.
iPhone earbuds are superior, and I don't even like those . . .
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These headphones do have a mic built in so if you are trying them on a PC make sure you disable the headphones/MIC in recording devices. that fixed it for me
I think they are pretty great actually