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I've been looking online for earplugs with controls to answer calls and to skip tracks in the music player. Most of the ones I've been have only been for the iPhone or iPod, does anyone know if these will work?
For example these: hxxp://sg.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=442&product=17989 (link broken because I'm a new member, replace the xx's)
Anyone have any suggestions, recommendations or experiences to share?
I cant click on the link for some strange reason but i use Sony Ericsson Wireless Headset MW600 and i can pick up calls and skip tracks.
I think the link above should be this one:
http://sg.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=442&product=17989
i still cant see the product, that sends you to the shop home screen not the product page. If you say the name it would save a lot of hassle
Link still works from me on a different pc, name is Creative Labs EP-630i stereo headphones
Ill be interested if these will work. Bought a new pair of phones without the buttons and really miss them!
Also, i have heard that these work well:
hxxp://www.griffintechnology.com/products/headphone-control-adapter
Griffin's Headphone Control Adapter.
My friend has a N1 and says they work.
Just got one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Sma...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278934550&sr=8-1
It's surprisingly quite small and compact, button and mic are good quality. I have headphones which came with a short cord + extension (Denon AH-C751), so using this makes the cord length just right.
The smarttalk got a lot of bad reviews because the edges of the plastic parts would damage the cable over time, but the version I got has rubber sheaths where the cable connects with the plastic - it seems Griffin listened to feedback on that one. Still, I can't vouch for the reliability, but so far so good.
Thanks for the replies everyone, I think I'll see if I can find the griffin things somewhere nearby
I read the fabulous klipsch s4i are working with the desire, but I just read that on one forum, so i'm still a bit careful...
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why dont u like original earphones ? they sound and look good and controls are perfect
legartas said:
why dont u like original earphones ? they sound and look good and controls are perfect
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Not op, but I have an issue with them.
The mic is already screwed up and one of the casings is about to fall apart.
I am willing to spend around 80 € on a pair of headphones with controls plus a microphone. Like OP said most of the ones available are for the iPhone but I heard somewhere with some application installed you could use those for an Android powered phone as well?
The Griffon solution is really not that sexy, I would love a complete solution instead.
DashingGentleman said:
Just got one of these: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Sma...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278934550&sr=8-1
It's surprisingly quite small and compact, button and mic are good quality. I have headphones which came with a short cord + extension (Denon AH-C751), so using this makes the cord length just right.
The smarttalk got a lot of bad reviews because the edges of the plastic parts would damage the cable over time, but the version I got has rubber sheaths where the cable connects with the plastic - it seems Griffin listened to feedback on that one. Still, I can't vouch for the reliability, but so far so good.
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so just to get this right you use this griffin adapter with your htc desire to:
1 - answer calls
2 - hands free and speak through microfone
3 - cycle through music tracks and pause music
I read somewhere else that iPhone headphones with built in controls work fine on the Desire.
As I already own a pair of Klipsch S4 cans which are fantastic I looked on eBay for an iPhone adaptor that plugs inline with the headphones. Cost less than a fiver delivered.
Exactly the same as http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/3-5mm-Headphone-Microphone-Adaptor-Cable-iPhone-/200484789691?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2eadd31dbb#ht_1995wt_1137
It works just fine for me and means I can take a call without taking my headphones out.
I have the same product I can play/pause tracks and use the mike, but not skip tracks how did you get it to work?
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so just to get this right you use this griffin adapter with your htc desire to:
1 - answer calls
2 - hands free and speak through microfone
3 - cycle through music tracks and pause music
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pjhoughton1976 said:
I have the same product I can play/pause tracks and use the mike, but not skip tracks how did you get it to work?
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Double tap the button to skip a track. I thought 3x click skipped backwards, but it doesn't work, at least not with cyanogen mod 6. Long press also takes me to the music app when phone is unlocked, but this might be a CM thing as well. I
Never tried to take a call with the button, but there's no reason it wouldn't work if @MARK's earphones can.
Also, djtosh, sorry about not replying - I haven't been checking this part of the forum. It's been answered anyways:
1 - yes
2 - yes
3 - yes, but I can skip tracks on the ROM I use, not go back
Thanks for the suggestion guys... as i too was looking for a headset wit mic for using it PC and i got tat wit ur help
I don't know how you feel about using wireless bluetooth options, but I searched long and hard some time ago looking for exactly the same thing and found nothing with the right functionality - ie. that worked on par with the factory earphones.
After looking into all the options I opted for the Sony MW600 - http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/mw600?cc=gb&lc=en
I like them because I can use whatever quality earphones I want, they sync via bluetooth and the remote control part therefore just clips onto you wherever you like (shirt collar for use of mic for instance).
Has play, pause, skip forward and back tracks, fast forward and rewind, and volume control. Also has the hang up / call button and mute mic function. The display should have theoretically have shown song title but it doesn't. Works great with doubletwist and default music player in android.
Tons of battery life and uses same charging connector as Desire.
Hope my 2c helps people.
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Those are very nice earphones . Might get myself some
i just bought a akg dj518 and cut the microphone and music control of the original htc and brazed it to the akg cost me 5 mins of my life
Am I the only one who's noticed that the headset controls don't work for pausing/playing or really doing anything with music at all? No matter what headset I try, the remote control just jumps straight to the recent calls list and attempts to call the last person I dialed..what gives? Is this unique to me or is anyone else experiencing this? Does anyone know of an in-ear canal headset that has working music remote controls?
try using a different music player from market such as cubed ^3 or mixzing, then go into the setting for that music player and make sure use headphone controls is activated
I just tried both of those music apps, and while I HAVE to thank you for showing me mixzing (nice improvement over the stock android app), the headset controls STILL do the same thing! I unchecked and rechecked the settings and no matter what, the phone always defaults to opening the recent calls list instead of pausing/playing/skipping..
Is there anyone else out there having this issue with their Epic? Perhaps I got a defective unit?
glad u liked mixzing, cubed in my opinion is even sicker. I get my epic tomorrow so ill check and let u know how it goes
Thanks for your help Ravizzle - I'm anxiously awaiting your results! I tried cubed, but I found the cube interface a little too flashy and unintuitive - I did only give it a single glance over and headset check, so perhaps I need to give it a bit more time next time
Got my epic today, sadly it didnt work for me either with the included wired headset. My stereo bluetooth is charging so ill try that out and see, but so far its disappointing that headphone controls dont work, perhaps the email the devs for mixzing and cubed and maybe they need to add support for epic still cuz its new.
Well I guess it's good news mine's not defective..but still pretty freking annoying. I'm surprised I don't hear many people complaining about this..I've tried a bluetooth headset and the controls do appear to work, but I hate the look of wearing a BT headset - I feel sort of..well I wont go in to that. Regardless, I realize there are devices like the the Jabra Clipper which would make me feel slightly less..you know. Anyone have any preferences on devices like these?
I use the Motorola Rokkers Bluetooth. They don't look silly cause it's on both ears unlike those Jawbreaker things. They look very sporty and I use them for walking and bicycle riding. The sound is HD and the controls all work. I am using 3 cube music.
I noticed that I can't answer a call (unlike my Evo and Moment) when using with the Epic. That sucks, but all the music controls work fine and the sound is incredible. My Rokkers are a year or so old - maybe I'll try the newer ones to see if I get the phone controls back.
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Well I guess it's good news mine's not defective..but still pretty freking annoying. I'm surprised I don't hear many people complaining about this..I've tried a bluetooth headset and the controls do appear to work, but I hate the look of wearing a BT headset - I feel sort of..well I wont go in to that. Regardless, I realize there are devices like the the Jabra Clipper which would make me feel slightly less..you know. Anyone have any preferences on devices like these?
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I too am surprised at the lack of post about the BT problems. I have no handsfree control on the epic. For one that paid full retail for the phone I pretty POed about it. (Plus no spell checker in email, can't download attachments via exchange) I smell a 30day return coming if things don't improve.
I use the lg hbs 200 bluetooth stereo headset and i like them a lot. They are lightweight and they fold up nicely. U can get em off amazon. heres the amazon link http://www.amazon.com/LG-SGBS0001606-Bluetooth-Headset-HBS-200/dp/B001KHVRJU
Well, I just ended up getting a Jabra Clipper. Amazon and Verizon stores both sell them, and it serves my needs well. You can use the headphones of your choice (though it comes with an OK pair), and all remote functions work. I like it so far (especially since I don't look like a tool with a big flashing blue light around my neck).
Highly suggested!
brianbrain said:
Well, I just ended up getting a Jabra Clipper. Amazon and Verizon stores both sell them, and it serves my needs well. You can use the headphones of your choice (though it comes with an OK pair), and all remote functions work. I like it so far (especially since I don't look like a tool with a big flashing blue light around my neck).
Highly suggested!
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I bought this, too; I had the older dogtag mini-usb model, but the audio out had broken... Verizon has it with free overnight shipping for ~$5 cheaper than Amazon right now.
I ran into a problem, though -- I couldn't get it working with my music player. No play/pause, no next/prev. Someone else suggested TuneWiki, so I installed that and it actually works great, but it's something to be aware of if you're considering this.
(Also, in place of dedicated next and prev buttons, you have to hold the vol-up and vol-down for a second or so, but but it works pretty okay. I wish the volume buttons on the phone worked like that, too. )
For those of you wondering why- It's because samsung puts there polarity in different order than most companies do. When people make headphones they generally make them to the polarity of apple's.
This is also why bluetooth ones work fine, and wired don't.
Do you guys hear buzzing when you use headphones with a mic?
Hey all, my stock htc headset has broken (can' hear a thing from the left ear-bud) and am looking for a replacement.
I was wondering what everyone would recommend... I'm looking for one with music controls, a mic and in-ear buds but it seems that they are impossible to find.
And I was also wondering if bluetooth headsets cause a lot of battery drain
Thanks
Hi there,
You could try buying a pair of the Galaxy S earbuds from eBay, they do exactly what you're asking, and should play nice with any Android phone. As far as I know at least.
Anyone know if either one of these works with desire?
iLuv iEA15BLK iPod Remote with Third-party Headphones Adapter for VoiceOver (Black)
or
Sennheiser MM 50 iPhone
I'm not allowed to post links here, so you'll have to google them.
vanttila said:
Anyone know if either one of these works with desire?
iLuv iEA15BLK iPod Remote with Third-party Headphones Adapter for VoiceOver (Black)
or
Sennheiser MM 50 iPhone
I'm not allowed to post links here, so you'll have to google them.
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The biggest problem with finding a headset is companies not specifying supported phone models and assume everyone owns a freakin iPhone
I also need good earbuds which can controle the mediaplayer or can control volume.
toyface said:
Hi there,
You could try buying a pair of the Galaxy S earbuds from eBay, they do exactly what you're asking, and should play nice with any Android phone. As far as I know at least.
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Do they have a good audio quality? Because the default earbuds of HTC Desire have a horrible quality.
Do they have a good audio quality? Because the default earbuds of HTC Desire have a horrible quality.
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and are made for elephant ears....
Hi, anyone has tried this ones
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jb200/
ou estes
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-is800?cc=pt&lc=pt
I'm not sure which one is better :S
Any other recommendations?
cumpz
H3i said:
Hi, anyone has tried this ones
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jb200/
ou estes
http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/hbh-is800?cc=pt&lc=pt
I'm not sure which one is better :S
Any other recommendations?
cumpz
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Does anyone know if the battery drain is very bad with blue-tooth headphones?
i just got some Skullcandy Full Metal Jackets, they have a microphone and single button that works for play / pause / answer call, etc.
So far seems to work well with the Desire. Got them off eBay for £20 although they might be fakes as the RRP is more like £60.
Also order some Skullcandy Titans from Play.com on sale currently for £14 instead of £40.
That would be great if play shipped electronics anywhere outside the UK hehe. I'll have a look on ebay. Could you link the Full Metal Jackets you got? 1 button is better than no button at all hehe
Hey,
my intenion is basically described in the title, I want to listen to music with my P500 while I'm shooting some hoops. To be able to do that I need some things though.
1. Some kind of band that lets me properly attach the P500 to my arm, does anyone know a band like that? (I have searched but didn't find anything yet)
2. Good headphones that stay in my ear while playing basketball. I've found some on amazon, but pretty much all of them had mixed reviews, can anyone recommend me good sport (basketball) headphones?
Thanks in advance!
just try to use the phones speakers it's much better
I think it's a really bad idea
I mean you'll whole the time jumping and shooting will be annoying to have something too heavy sticked to your body
get a chest holster, then modify it from a gun to your phone.
Then try some of the panasonic sport headphones
Use backhead headphones
Reedddd said:
Hey,
my intenion is basically described in the title, I want to listen to music with my P500 while I'm shooting some hoops. To be able to do that I need some things though.
1. Some kind of band that lets me properly attach the P500 to my arm, does anyone know a band like that? (I have searched but didn't find anything yet)
2. Good headphones that stay in my ear while playing basketball. I've found some on amazon, but pretty much all of them had mixed reviews, can anyone recommend me good sport (basketball) headphones?
Thanks in advance!
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I don't think this would work so well attached to your arm. There is a lot of movement going on around the arm so I think the headphones would get in the way. I think either putting it in your pocket and under your shirt or attaching some kind of holster at the hip and under the shirt would work best. I'm speaking from what I've seen.
The headphone, you should use a bluetooth headphone, right?
There's a earphone wich is a small arc, all you need to do is to put that arc around your ear and play...
About the case, I don't know anything wich might be that secure, cause while playing, you're shaking your body a lot, so this case would be very useful for those who wants to practice any sport...
Also, there are some arm straps for iphone-touch nokia like. Since the sizes of the phones are similar, you can give 'em a try.
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I think it's a really bad idea
I mean you'll whole the time jumping and shooting will be annoying to have something too heavy sticked to your body
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I agree with this its too heavy when your playing ANY sports
You could wear a belt and attach a phone holster.
"get a chest holster, then modify it from a gun to your phone."
I can picture a Curb Your Enthusiasm episode based on this.
I use it for jogging.. but there are no jumps, plus the swept can damage it
In ear headphones are the best for physical activity, in ear blue tooth ones will be best, although i have not been able to get my hands on them
vinny86 said:
In ear headphones are the best for physical activity, in ear blue tooth ones will be best, although i have not been able to get my hands on them
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I've paird Nokia bh-214 bluetooth headphone with Optimus V. When I exercise at the gym, this is what I use. However, experience tells me, optimal distance between the two devices is about 30 feet (with no wall). This may not help OP.
anyone know where I can look for these. Am treating myself for my birthday.
Most cases except one official one I have seen do not have a stand.
want some decent headphones to listen to music and speak through with my new htc one x.
thanks in advance. i scoured some over posts but could not find what I was looking for.
cheers,
newbie
luvadealme said:
anyone know where I can look for these. Am treating myself for my birthday.
Most cases except one official one I have seen do not have a stand.
want some decent headphones to listen to music and speak through with my new htc one x.
thanks in advance. i scoured some over posts but could not find what I was looking for.
cheers,
newbie
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EDIT: Here is the direct link for you.
http://www.htcdepot.com/seidio-active-case-with-metal-kickstand/4A123A11270.htm
Check out htcdepot.com They have a seido with a metal stand and option for a clip
thanks for the case tip.
Regarding the headphones with mic, realised that i will need ones that reduce external noise, as i realised i can't listen to music or watch films easily on the london underground with the htc headphones bundled with the phones. any ideas?
luvadealme said:
thanks for the case tip.
Regarding the headphones with mic, realised that i will need ones that reduce external noise, as i realised i can't listen to music or watch films easily on the london underground with the htc headphones bundled with the phones. any ideas?
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you could check out the phiaton p20 bt. you have to shop around to get a good price, but they do permit you to answer/reject calls while listening to music. sound is actually not bad. they're semi in-ears.
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=190685026610&index=13&nav=SEARCH&nid=69201918922
This is what I have. Hate to spend a lot on a case. Decent case, only con is the kickstand plastic doesn't allow the phone to rest completely flat and can't charge when the kickstand is in use.. Can't complain for $4
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Some discussion about various headphones on this thread (particularly near the end): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1638272
Some of the recommendations given are for "regular" earphones (no mic or controls) but some do have those.
Some of the headsets with mic and controls will claim "noise isolating", which just means they act like an earplug, passively muffling outside noises. But it sounds like you might actually need active noise cancelling. Not sure if there are too many headsets with mic and control (compatible with Android) that also have active noise cancelling.
London underground? You know this forum is for the US/Canada version of the One X, right?