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.
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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.
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Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
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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.
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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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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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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
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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.
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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.
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Anyone using the in-ear ones or the headphones with their Nexus? If so please leave me your feedback... I'm looking to buy a set today and don't care about the microphone.
Sounds real good
the bass is WOW, over all sound quality gets an A+
best head phones ive ever owned.
highly recommended
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the bass is WOW, over all sound quality gets an A+
best head phones ive ever owned.
highly recommended
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are you using the in-ears or the over the head headphones? curious to know if the noise cancelling on them is noticable and is the volume louder than oem htc earphones?
bought the Monster Beats by Dre (Tour/in-ear with Control Talk) from the Apple store last week and I absolutely love them. They are replacing my old Apple in-ear headphones. Bass is sweet with no distortion. Mids and highs are spot on. Haven't yet tried them with the N1, been using them with my iPt. Not sure if the in-line remote controls/mic will work with the N1 but I will test them out sometime.
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bought the Monster Beats by Dre (Tour/in-ear with Control Talk) from the Apple store last week and I absolutely love them. They are replacing my old Apple in-ear headphones. Bass is sweet with no distortion. Mids and highs are spot on. Haven't yet tried them with the N1, been using them with my iPt. Not sure if the in-line remote controls/mic will work with the N1 but I will test them out sometime.
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cool good to hear, let me know how they sound on the N1 and if the microphone actually works too! thanks man.
The beats are pretty good but way overpriced. Either way the output of the nexus one isn't great for audio and anything too good is a bit of a waste. Try going to head-fi to read up on iems before you buy.
Is the compatibility a hardware or software issue? Could some code be written or changed to make them work 100%?
I have the monster beats over the ears head phones. The big ones. They work perfectly fine. Also they come with the adapted to use with your nexus one which works fine. I like them a lot.
been using the in ear with control talk and they are the best headphones i have ever owned.
I have the bose quiet comfort 3 and the beats by dre top them out in quality.
Got mine for 80 bucks of craiglist brand new
used the Studio beats, they were awesome. just too big to carry around at times. so I got the klipsch s4i's. Awesome headset. ~100 but well worth it. check the cnet reviews, they're highly rated. lets me answer calls as well.
I know this thread is old... But check out Head-Fi.org when it comes to headphones.
I'd be very surprised if the Dre headphones are anything but overpriced. At first glance, it seems like my assumption is correct via my first couple threads when searching Dre Beats.
For those too lazy to look
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/headphone-buyers-guide-271258/
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Anyone using the in-ear ones or the headphones with their Nexus? If so please leave me your feedback... I'm looking to buy a set today and don't care about the microphone.
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The best headphones for smart phones are the: -
Etymotic HF2 High Fidelity Headphones
I've read the stuff on Head-fi but I still decided to buy a pair of Solo's. Why? Because I like them. I really like the looks and I think sound quality is pretty decent too. Furthermore I think they are one of the most comfortable headphones out there, which is pretty important to me too.
Of course, the fact that some people on Head-fi are not too enthousiastic about these headphones might say something. So maybe they are not the perfect headphones price/quality wise, but let's not exaggerate. For example, there are a lot of people out there that have a positive opinion about these headphones too.
What happens on forums is that in the end, if there are enough people saying bad things about something, other people will either just copycat their opinion without taking the time to develop their own opinion, or they will be influenced by these opinions while developing their own.
My 2 cents.
Now, does this Control Talk feature works on any HTC android phone??
I have had the beats over the ear for around a year now. I looked up a couple reviews and they were onsale so i took the leap.
in retrospec after doing more research and finding out about head-fi i would not buy them again.
they sound great and feel great. the "noise cancelation" is nothing to write home about. I also find it VERY annoying that the headphones cannot even work without the 2 AAA batteries in them. I use them alot for xbox with an astro mixamp and its very annoying to head over to a friends only to find out your headphones die 5 minutes into a match of your favorite game.
hooked up to my nexus they sound great, with a decent headphone amp they sound even better of course. no one buys a phone expecting to output the requires wattage.
prior to purchasing these cans i had not had much experiance over a few "high end" gaming headsets and your typical mid range dj headphones/ in ear buds and i was blown away by these. I was and still am very happy with my purchase, however i realize that for the money i could have got even better.
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The beats are pretty good but way overpriced. Either way the output of the nexus one isn't great for audio and anything too good is a bit of a waste. Try going to head-fi to read up on iems before you buy.
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My thoughts exactly. Avoid BOSE or Monster if you want value for money, they are all marketing (think Apple).
I'v been using UE triple.fi 10vi for a while now..
There's no going back once you hear these babies
Get a pair of Futuresonic Atrio's, you probably never heard of them but they are the industry leader in IEM's for Concert's/bands/live performers. Great low frequency response and warm accurate highs; review. For <$200 they can't be touched by any other IEM on the market.
EDIT: Wanted to add that anything with the name Monster on it is way overpriced.
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I have listened to a few of the Beats line headphones... and they sound quite good overall. But as for in-ears I went with the Klipsch Image S4's they are amazing earbuds, and I paid like 40 bucks for one!
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used the Studio beats, they were awesome. just too big to carry around at times. so I got the klipsch s4i's. Awesome headset. ~100 but well worth it. check the cnet reviews, they're highly rated. lets me answer calls as well.
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Good to hear the headset part works on the N1! I use these with my iPhone, and the call answer button is very convenient. I was a little bit worried it'd go to waste when my N1 arrives.
Ive been using the Dr. Dre beats in-ear headphones. I read the reviews and to me they sound great.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Buy this one, and put normal headphones in this one.
dealextreme/details.dx/sku.33718
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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..
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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?????
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129 dollars?????
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Totally worth it if you want something that doesn't sound like total **** (read: the stock headphones).
As the subject says, I'm looking for a new pair of headphones that are less than $200, comfortable enough for extended wear, and good sound quality. Any suggestions?
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I love mine: http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears...BJOE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335484030&sr=8-1
If you can get a good fit, sound quality is one of the best.
what kind do u want? in ear? big cans?.... just dont get beats whatever u do
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what kind do u want? in ear? big cans?.... just dont get beats whatever u do
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on ear or bigger, kinda leery of in-ear givewn i dont wanna go deaf before i get married (or maybe I do... hmm, hats an idea... lol). Sorry, shouldve specified that
I have v-moda crossfade lp best headphones I've ever owned XD
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I have v-moda crossfade lp best headphones I've ever owned XD
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+2 I have owned the crossfades LPs for years and still one of my favorite. They come with two cords, one with a phone/mic and one without. The phone cord is made for apple devices, but if you use an app like jays headset control, you can control your phone with the center answer/end button to control stuff like volume and next and prev track, and of course pause and resume.
They have since released the Crossfades LP2, which are a bit better, but I cannot tell much of a difference. Also they have the Crossfades M80s, which look exactly like the crossfades but are on-ear other than over the ear like the LPs are.
Ok, more importantly HOW DO THEY SOUND?!? lol...well they are freakin awesome. Why? Because when listening to music and even watching movies with these guys, you get stereo surround sound that rivals Bose systems. The bass is there, but not over bearing. But if clarity is what you want with a side of bass when it's there and need it, these are it.
How much? Well you can find the LPs under $200 easy, because of the M80 and LP2's being the newer releases. I got mine for $85 bux because no one knew much of v-moda at the time of initial release of the crossfades. The HUGE selling point for me is the cool a$$ exo-skeleton case that it comes with it. I used it on my trip to Hawaii and other plane trips clipped to my carry on without an issue. The case is quarter of the price in my book.
A bit cheaper than that, my second fav at this point are the SOL Republic HD lines. I have both the AMPS HD (earbuds) and Tracks HD (on the ear) headsets.
Both are great. I use the earbuds for portability. These are on the bassy side but still clear. Not as clear as the crossfades IMO, but still a great earbud system. Again these are made for apple products but using the app mentioned before, I can use the center button to operate the phone to my specs. Retail is $100, but I got them for $85 as well.
The Tracks HD...not as portable but I try to lug it with me on car trips whenever I can. These are AWESOME. The clear and hard hitting bass (a bit on the bassy side, but that's my pref) are on par with the $300 plus headphones out there. Just use the equalizer to match your preference and you are golden. The headband is virtually indestructible, the drivers are detachable and the cords are detachable as well. This is made to mix and match different color headbands, drivers, cords, etc...(see fashion) Again has the same issue of being for apple products. Retail on these are $130 but I got them for $87 bux.
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technic...AP4U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335541106&sr=8-1
These are amazing headphones. The people over at head-fi.org would also agree. http://www.head-fi.org/products/category/over-ear
I should say, if you want it wireless, you should try the sony ericsson MW600 (bluetooth stereo headset), really good quality, both for sound as the product itself.
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+2 I have owned the crossfades LPs for years and still one of my favorite. They come with two cords, one with a phone/mic and one without. The phone cord is made for apple devices, but if you use an app like jays headset control, you can control your phone with the center answer/end button to control stuff like volume and next and prev track, and of course pause and resume.
They have since released the Crossfades LP2, which are a bit better, but I cannot tell much of a difference. Also they have the Crossfades M80s, which look exactly like the crossfades but are on-ear other than over the ear like the LPs are.
Ok, more importantly HOW DO THEY SOUND?!? lol...well they are freakin awesome. Why? Because when listening to music and even watching movies with these guys, you get stereo surround sound that rivals Bose systems. The bass is there, but not over bearing. But if clarity is what you want with a side of bass when it's there and need it, these are it.
How much? Well you can find the LPs under $200 easy, because of the M80 and LP2's being the newer releases. I got mine for $85 bux because no one knew much of v-moda at the time of initial release of the crossfades. The HUGE selling point for me is the cool a$$ exo-skeleton case that it comes with it. I used it on my trip to Hawaii and other plane trips clipped to my carry on without an issue. The case is quarter of the price in my book.
A bit cheaper than that, my second fav at this point are the SOL Republic HD lines. I have both the AMPS HD (earbuds) and Tracks HD (on the ear) headsets.
Both are great. I use the earbuds for portability. These are on the bassy side but still clear. Not as clear as the crossfades IMO, but still a great earbud system. Again these are made for apple products but using the app mentioned before, I can use the center button to operate the phone to my specs. Retail is $100, but I got them for $85 as well.
The Tracks HD...not as portable but I try to lug it with me on car trips whenever I can. These are AWESOME. The clear and hard hitting bass (a bit on the bassy side, but that's my pref) are on par with the $300 plus headphones out there. Just use the equalizer to match your preference and you are golden. The headband is virtually indestructible, the drivers are detachable and the cords are detachable as well. This is made to mix and match different color headbands, drivers, cords, etc...(see fashion) Again has the same issue of being for apple products. Retail on these are $130 but I got them for $87 bux.
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i disagree… they are not that great, poor isolation and treble
Sennhesier HD 280 pros are great and cheap
waltthizzney said:
i disagree… they are not that great, poor isolation and treble
Sennhesier HD 280 pros are great and cheap
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We are all entitled to our own opinions . But poor isolation? Well, of course, because they are not over the ear, but they do do well for on-ear. Poor tremble? I can say they are not the greatest, for retail of 130, I never expected to be. Because of my low expectations on these headsets, the surprise was with the equalizer's ability to correct the problem. But again, it's on man's opinion.
I admit I haven't even tried seinnheiser brand yet, because the styles never appealed to me. I have a somewhat small head and with these headphones, it looks like I'm calling the space shuttle. LOL And the wires are like 10ft long! I can't see how one can use these type of headphone other than sitting on an airplane or train for more than 3 hours. Because I know I will tangle up those suckers lol.
As for the OP, you gotta go and test them out yourself. There are a few great recommendations here for you to start off on. GL
Aiaiai tma-1
Beyerdynamic DT 770-PRO
sennheiser hd25
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We are all entitled to our own opinions . But poor isolation? Well, of course, because they are not over the ear, but they do do well for on-ear. Poor tremble? I can say they are not the greatest, for retail of 130, I never expected to be. Because of my low expectations on these headsets, the surprise was with the equalizer's ability to correct the problem. But again, it's on man's opinion.
I admit I haven't even tried seinnheiser brand yet, because the styles never appealed to me. I have a somewhat small head and with these headphones, it looks like I'm calling the space shuttle. LOL And the wires are like 10ft long! I can't see how one can use these type of headphone other than sitting on an airplane or train for more than 3 hours. Because I know I will tangle up those suckers lol.
As for the OP, you gotta go and test them out yourself. There are a few great recommendations here for you to start off on. GL
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I got mine at Costco for $80 buck's
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Grado
Does the sensation have enough juice to drive these over-ear big boys?
I'm more interested in the entry level Grados. Can the sensation do justice to them?
OT but does the sensation even play FLAC or other lossless?
(noob. pl bear with me)
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Does the sensation have enough juice to drive these over-ear big boys?
I'm more interested in the entry level Grados. Can the sensation do justice to them?
OT but does the sensation even play FLAC or other lossless?
(noob. pl bear with me)
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Not sure, but the ones I use are intended for iphones for the most part.
Players that play FLAC files are poweramp, winamp and playerpro.
V Moda M-80. One of the best portables around.
In fact I suggest them over the Crossfade LPs/LP2s. I'm on the Head-Fi forums and the Crossfades are considered to be moderately Beats-like in the way that they are overly bassy and the mids/highs suffer. The M-80s are considered more to be audiophile headphones in that they have great bass but also good mids and highs.
V-Moda is also coming out with M-100s around July, which will be circumaural (around ear, unlike how the M-80s are on ear) headphones that will be their new top of the line. They're supposed to have a similar sound signature to the M-80s (so great balance) but with even better bass without ruining mids/highs. Then again, those are going to be $300, so I suggest getting the M-80s. V-Moda just started selling gorgeous white M-80s, you might want to jump on that if they still have some left.
Edit: if the M-80s are too much, you should check out the V-80s. Identical to the M-80s but with HBO True Blood branding and more red on the design. The V-80s are usually cheaper even though they are identical, just because of the branding.
I'm currently using Etymotic HF2. Got them for I believe $110. Here is a link to their site:
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf2.html
They work really well and deliver a great neutral sound, so if you are into adding EQ , it won't be offset by EQ already present in some headphones. Superb isolation. Almost too good. The button works well with players like Player Pro. You can also program the headset button with an app from the play store.
I highly recommend.
Edit - Just saw this post is more for headphones than earphones. In that case I recommend AKG K271s for a closed phones or AKG K702 for an open phone. The K702s need a better amp though to power them.
There are some good suggestions here - Ultimate Ears, Etymonics etc - Very good cans. I personally run a pair of Grado Alessandro MS-1's (they're a Grado set of cans that were altered by Alessandro and came out super good for a better price than the equivalent Grado line) - They are an incredible pair of cans for the price. Not flat, but some of the most fun headphones i've listened to. even better with a bit of quality ripper FLAC and a nice Amp - but they run a charm on the Google music app on my sensation for travel!
Definitely can suggest the Audio Technica M50s
senheiser 205, here it costs 33.00 euro
otherwise idk
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Does the sensation have enough juice to drive these over-ear big boys?
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Of course not.
This is why if you respect your ears and decide to use your phone as music playback device, you need to get an amp like a CMoy or Fiio E11.
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.
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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:
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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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
Hello guys
i just got this headphone and i am SO overwhelmed about them
they are called Xiaomi MII Pistion Headphones 20.1 and they actually just cost about 15 USD including shipping !!
So Why you should buy these ? there a a lot of headphones everywhere (Saturn, Mediamarkt etc...)
WHY ?
These are made of very good materials and the sound is just like Sennheiser or bose , but of course IT DOES NOT HAVE NOISE Challanceing....
I made a short video for you
Maybe you are also interested in that...
YOU can buy them everywhere BUT be SURE you buy the originals....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxeGZGMpJOo
Alright guys
Have a nice day.
Jack
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... sound is just like Sennheiser ...
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I'm not question the headphones sound good, and especially at the price point. But as someone who actually owns a pair Sennheiser 600HD and has gone through many headphones, I have never came across any cheap headphones that sounded anywhere near them. There is a reason why Seenheiser give boners to audiophiles and cost two arms and leg to have a proper setup to enjoy them.
I haven't heard a Bose phones, but I put them with Beats and are more hype and way over prices for what you get.
If you want noise canceling, get a pair cans like Etymtic Research ER4S, ER4PT, but those are expensive. Just look for something that has flanges like them. It takes a bit to get use to something in your ear, but give it time, the quite is worth the wait the wait.
im using iPhone headphone ! best sound / bass / quality ! ever !
Could you please pm me the link where you bought it? I think posting the link here is forbidden.
I have a pair of these headphones. They sound really good. I paid more than 15USD for them. I would like to know where you got them that cheap?
Yeah i paid just 15USD.
By the reason that links are forbidden, i refer you to the video, I think it is said the video...
And yes the Xiamoi headphones are actually very nice especcialy for this price !
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I'm not question the headphones sound good, and especially at the price point. But as someone who actually owns a pair Sennheiser 600HD and has gone through many headphones, I have never came across any cheap headphones that sounded anywhere near them. There is a reason why Seenheiser give boners to audiophiles and cost two arms and leg to have a proper setup to enjoy them.
I haven't heard a Bose phones, but I put them with Beats and are more hype and way over prices for what you get.
If you want noise canceling, get a pair cans like Etymtic Research ER4S, ER4PT, but those are expensive. Just look for something that has flanges like them. It takes a bit to get use to something in your ear, but give it time, the quite is worth the wait the wait.
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Of course , i cant agree with you more.
I have some Speakerphone from SH.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41b9iocIzaA
click to 3:01 , i just can hear the good sound throug a bad laptop speaker ....
Very nice
i need a good pair of headphones are these it?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/311095427408?lpid=82
or these?
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00HUNUOJW