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I use my headsets about 80% of the time... that said the oem headsets are not as loud as I would like them to be. They are ok and just that.
So I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good audiophile headsets for around $50-$70 bucks? I saw Zagg has some but I didn't like that the volume on the headset used a sliding mechanism. I would have preffered a rocker or buttons.
I liked the zagg because it had the mic and everything. I wouldn't buy a headset without the mic for my phone.
I do use the phone as a media player (movies & music) so does anyone have any sites I could check out?
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So I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good audiophile headsets for around $50-$70 bucks?
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Headphone.com is my go-to source for headwear. There's a bunch of headset options in your price range.
look up Grado. they make great headphones... they have entry levels in your price range if you find them on sale.
here's a good site:
http://www.audioadvisor.com/products.asp?dept=45&sort_on=title&sort_by=&view_all=true
they're also on amazon for the same price.
Check the impedance (given in ohms)
The volume issue most likely has to do with impedance. Headsets with high impedance will have less volume than those with lower impedence. Higher impedance models will tend to last longer, though. Just something else to keep in mind.
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shure has headphones made for phone usage with mic and such built in.
I've got Ety's, Shure, v-moda, Sony, Bose, etc and I keep coming back to these:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DREX300i...TF8&coliid=I2UPGX0VBD6T7G&colid=18N1HGC0EJEDW
I have the ones without the inline control, but I think I'm going to get these or go back to Bluetooth with the Motorola S-10 HD when those come out on the 28th.
Will these work for sure on the G2?? Looks like I'm going with these...
The grado's are too expensive with a mic. Its redick and the reviews I have read aren't that positive compared to the sonys.
student.driver said:
I've got Ety's, Shure, v-moda, Sony, Bose, etc and I keep coming back to these:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-DREX300i...TF8&coliid=I2UPGX0VBD6T7G&colid=18N1HGC0EJEDW
I have the ones without the inline control, but I think I'm going to get these or go back to Bluetooth with the Motorola S-10 HD when those come out on the 28th.
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Will these work for sure on the G2?? Looks like I'm going with these...
The grado's are too expensive with a mic. Its redick and the reviews I have read aren't that positive compared to the sonys.
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I haven't had a chance to use those specifically, as I have the "normal" version of those to listen with (and they sound great with nice, tight bass). I went to test my v-modas with my G2, and they keep launching Subsonic rather than the stock music app, but I assume that it works just like it did on my Nexus One. The volume buttons will NOT work on the Sonys (or any others that are for the iPhone 3GS/4), but the call button should work with the music player and answer phone calls.
Kicker makes some of the best headphones. I have the EB91M. The fit very deep in my ear and have tons of bass. I got the M series so I would have a mic to use with my G2.
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I have V-Moda Vibe Duos for awhile now. They've went through 3 designs the past 3 years I think. So far, the headset works pretty well but the headphones are more tuned for dance music meaning you'd have to boost midtones in the EQ to flatten the spectrum you hear. Otherwise, it has been pretty good so far.
A pair should set you back $40 - $70 depending on where you find them sold.
whenever this conversation comes up, I have to pimp the Head-Direct RE0.
$350+ sound for ~$70
I currently use:
Sony Ericsson MW-600 Stereo Bluetooth headsets -- they have a mic clip with OLED display that clips to your shirt and a stereo jack to use any headphones you want to it. They work great. Also has an FM Tuner built-in if you want to use that and can pair to two BT devices at once.
I also use Sony MDR-NC7 noise canceling headphones. They are fairly inexpensive for what they are -- $50-$70 USD (I paid 50 at Target). They have decent noise cancellation and are very comfy for long airplane rides. Sound quality is above average. Great for the price, but its not the best.
As far as earbuds, I use the ones that come with my SE BT headset and they sound pretty good. Again, not great, but good enough. The real limit factor is the phone itself. It's not the best audio player in my opinion.
Where can I find these?
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whenever this conversation comes up, I have to pimp the Head-Direct RE0.
$350+ sound for ~$70
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http://www.amazon.com/HeadDirect-RE0-HEAD-DIRECT-In-ear-Headphones/dp/B001MQ8BL6
NOTE: There is no microphone, which might make this pointless.
Also, if you want accurate sound reproduction, these are EXCELLENT. However, if you need ear-drum bursting bass, look elsewhere. I can honestly say these phones are some of the most accurate I've ever used, and I've bought some EXPENSIVE cans in my day.
JL buds, they require 24hr burn in, the have a wireless phone with a mic, and the sound quality is amazing.
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What do you mean wireless?
davbran said:
JL buds, they require 24hr burn in, the have a wireless phone with a mic, and the sound quality is amazing.
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I have a problem then because only the HTC headset that came with the phone work. I've tried a Phillips Headset with mic and also a Sony Headset with mic and I can hear and switch volume fine but I can't speak into it. Everytime I do no one can hear me
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I have a problem then because only the HTC headset that came with the phone work. I've tried a Phillips Headset with mic and also a Sony Headset with mic and I can hear and switch volume fine but I can't speak into it. Everytime I do no one can hear me
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This is exactly why ihavent bought one yet. Too scared of the compatibility issues
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I can't guarantee compatibility, but the S4's I have tried out sound fantastic and with great reviews too!
I work at Best Buy, I can get 'em for super cheap; but I've returned a few large items recently, and they'd hate me if I did it with these too... anyone mind giving it a shot?
Awesome deals on Ultimate Ears SuperFi5s:
http://www.logitech.com/en-us/promotional-items/devices/7593&ci=0
add to cart and you get a "dented box, but new" for $100. The coupon code logi_sf5_11511 takes another $40 off, which makes your total $60 + tax.
Can anyone confirm if the ibeat by dr. dre works with the Tmobile g2? do all the buttons work or only some?
Also, what about the new powerbeats. the around the ear ones made for athletic activity. Do they work with the tmobile g2?
I saw these at Best Buy and wondered the same thing....
buy it with cash at best buy and bring them back if they dont work ull get cash back on the spot. Then u can let us know
I might just do that. I went today and looked at them and asked what their return policy was and the guy said that since it's the holidays that you have thirty days or until january 31st. I really want to but i've been reading other forums and someone with a MT4G said only some of the buttons worked with theirs.
Return policy is extended until Jan. 31st 2011.
I may pick them up, considering I work there, I guess I'd have to see what the discount on them is.
The "Beats by Dre" series is utter crap. They boost the Bass way beyond what it needs to be, to cover up the missing mids and highs. Definitely not worth the money.
If you want good sound quality, get some Etymotics. Or Sennheiser. Or pretty much anything other than something made by Monster.
I have the Beats by Dre headphones with the built in mic and controls. The track selector/volume control does not work with the device. However, the play/pause button does. The headphones are still a required purchase. Especially if you download the PowerAmp music player and use the equalizer controls. It puts other devices (i.e. ipod touch) to shame when it comes to clarity and quality of music.
Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
Do the product research.
Yeah I looked up the prices today, and wouldn't see myself paying 100$+ 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.
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.
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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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Indeed Dr Dre is crap, as is Bose.
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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.
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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Looking for some decent/quality earphones that has a working end call/pickup buttons and volume rocker for this phone. Does anyone have suggestions?
I listen to almost anything, but mainly R&B and hiphop. Thanks
Meelectronics has good, cheap solutions that actually sound very good.
http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_M6P_Stylish_Earphones_p/earphone-m6p-mee.htm
It would help if you listed a budget, since headphones can go from $2 to thousands of dollars very easily.
All you need to know: Shure
I think I would say the absolute highest id pay is like 100. But that's a little steep. I'm aiming for around 30-40 and quality. just seeing what's a good bang for your buck that would certainly be an upgrade to cheapo stock iPhone ones. And The samsung ones the phone came with, the left earbud stopped working a couple days ago. And I haven't even played it that loud.
Thanks for the suggestions
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For under $40, I'd go Meelectronics, for sure. In fact, the exact ones I linked you.
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I think I would say the absolute highest id pay is like 100. But that's a little steep. I'm aiming for around 30-40 and quality. just seeing what's a good bang for your buck that would certainly be an upgrade to cheapo stock iPhone ones. And The samsung ones the phone came with, the left earbud stopped working a couple days ago. And I haven't even played it that loud.
Thanks for the suggestions
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I bought my Shure 115's for 55 on Amazon. A little out of your budget of 30-40 though. At that range, I'd definitely look at the sennheisers. I had the CX300's and loved them.
and just to confirm the ones you guys listed, the button controls (volume) work for the phone?
i appreciate the help yall
aznfob said:
and just to confirm the ones you guys listed, the button controls (volume) work for the phone?
i appreciate the help yall
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My bad, I totally missed out on the volume control part of your original post... The Shure's I have don't have controls, but I know they have a version that has it. Not sure if it works though.
The Sennheisers do not have controls.
V-Moda is another brand that I think does well with hip-hop music, and I know they have phones that have controls on the wires.
Yup - if you were looking for generic headphone ideas I'd be able to help, but the volume/call control/mic stuff leads to "no clue".
In my opinion, Skullcandy headphones with Comply foam eartips provide great "bang for the buck" but I have no idea whether their call control features work with our phones. My Skullcandy Titans are plain vanilla "listen only" units.
Klipsch s4i may work
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so based on some searching around.. there really aren't any headphones that allow u to use the volume controls for the phone (or any android phone for that matter). this sucks.
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Klipsch s4i may work
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Those don't work with Android apparently for the controls. They just released these for that very purpose.
But yeah, on a budget, you can't beat these earbuds for sound quality.
The one that came with the phone dont do it for you? im on the same boat as you music wise and after im done listening to music i need some time to recuperate my hearing back. sounds all smuffled.
what im saying is that the ones that come with the phone are fine. good bass. i really like them.
I have iBeats, and really like them but the volume rocker does not work. would be nice if it did
you wont find volume rocker support, just a single button where the function depends on the app. i think it has to do with android not having a set standard on pin-out so the app developers dont write these things in (there are i think 4 posible pinouts, 2 posible ground loop locations of those pinouts, the i9000 and vibrant are different from and completely incompatable with the captivate and infuse do to a different ground loop location, not sure which standard the other sgs devices use..) you need a single button set of headphones with a mic that is compatable with the iphone, not the vibrant/i9000.
i hear that dennon makes amazing headphones in the <$40 range. year shure and klipsh and etymotics are great but for what you are looking for the dennons are about the best in that price range. dont go with the ibeats monster doesnt know jack about headphones and all there products are grossely overprices, i bought them out of curiosity and yeah they're loud, have nice packaging and good build quality but the sound isnt so impressive.
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The one that came with the phone dont do it for you? im on the same boat as you music wise and after im done listening to music i need some time to recuperate my hearing back. sounds all smuffled.
what im saying is that the ones that come with the phone are fine. good bass. i really like them.
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The left ear speaker blew. So that's why Im in the market for some decent ones. I was thinking of just ebaying the same OEM ones. But that Klipsh s4a is sorta intriguing. Pricey though. I'll take a look at the dennons. Thanks.
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If you are willing to spend $50 then I'd recommend the Plantronics BackBeat 903+. They are bluetooth with builtin working call controls, pause/play button (tested and works with pandora and music player apps), and volume control buttons.
Yes they are pricey but with all those features and being completely wireless (minus the cord that connects the 2 ear pieces) they are well worth it. The sound quality is awesome IMO.
Edit: Here'e the link for them on Amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Plantronics-BackBeat-903-Headset/dp/B00428N9OK/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1315942435&sr=1-1
ok how about this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton&feature=search_result
anyone have experience with this or any other app that can confirm that all these apple iphone compatible headsets with volume buttons will work with android?
aznfob said:
ok how about this:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kober.headsetbutton&feature=search_result
anyone have experience with this or any other app that can confirm that all these apple iphone compatible headsets with volume buttons will work with android?
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looks cool, never tried. but even this app doesn't add volume rocker support. it is not a feature availible on android as far as i know. this app interperates the single button press and relays the command to android. volume control is accomplished by a long press or something.
but i can confirm that you want apple compatible headphones, just ones with a single button, not 3! the ground ring and control ring are identical to the iphone. do not buy headphones labeled for the galaxy s if there is such a thing. att must have spec'd the headphones to be iphone compatible to ensure there headsets for the iphone would work. there are atleast 4 standards for pinouts and the european sgs and the vibrant and others use a different standard.
Klipsch Image S4A Headphones for Android
I recently bought a moto x and I love it coming from a galaxy note 3. I was wondering what kind of headphones do people use for their moto x? I myself will probably use the headphones mostly at the gym and if I could still use the hand less features if I could.
Hifiman RE-400 best bang for your buck
http://www.amazon.com/HiFiMAn-Electronics-RE-400-HIFIMAN-HEADPHONES/dp/B00AWLEAH6
batman562 said:
I recently bought a moto x and I love it coming from a galaxy note 3. I was wondering what kind of headphones do people use for their moto x? I myself will probably use the headphones mostly at the gym and if I could still use the hand less features if I could.
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You're not going to believe me but these are GREAT. Nothing compares to the sound of these within at least $30. And I have tried a ton of brands. Don't let the price deter you. It comes with 3 sizes of rubber fitting things.
Edit: No mic. Still recommend for excellent audio.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003E...200_QL40&qid=1413787903&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
These are pretty good bluetooth headphones that I got on sale about 3 weeks ago for 15 bucks.they work really well and the sound isn't bad either,you can get a higher volume than what the bluetooth volume says on your phone.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...&cm_re=artic_bluetooth-_-26-186-003-_-Product
batman562 said:
I recently bought a moto x and I love it coming from a galaxy note 3. I was wondering what kind of headphones do people use for their moto x? I myself will probably use the headphones mostly at the gym and if I could still use the hand less features if I could.
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Over-ear, traditional buds, or in-ear? Wired or blue-tooth.
My preference for workout is wired buds (I don't like the rubber in-ear ones as much). I have some Motorola, Senhouser (sp?), and an old pair from blackberry. I actually like the blackberry ones best. I see them offered all the time for $5 or so.
Degauss Pocket headphones don't work
I'm also on the hunt for headphones after switching from iPhone - I want in ear wired buds that let me use in-line controls. I ordered the Sol Republic Jax from the motorola website, which are single button version. With the headset control app, it works ok, letting me pause and play music, pick up calls, and even skip tracks and control volumes although with an annoying two (forward), three (back) and four (volume) clicks. But i think the mic is too far down the headphones, it knocks against my jackets and doesn't pick up sound well when i make calls outside, which is where i mostly use my headphones to make calls from.
So I ordered a pair of Degauss Labs Pocket headphones, advertised as 3 button android headphones. Got them today, they don't even work as single button headphones, so annoying. With the headphones plugged in and nothing playing, I can hear soft clicks when i press the buttons so I know something is being transmitted by the buttons, but nothing happens on my phone, even with the Degauss headphone controller app. Sad, because they're great looking headphones with good sound and the mic is positioned (logically) close to your face.
And the hunt continues - any suggestions for good earbuds with at least a 1 button but ideally 3 button in line control that isn't set up to be the Y splitter of the headphone cord (ie halfway down my body)?
Wired headphones I would like one with a mic so that. I. Don't have to touch my phone. I would like to be able to just leave it in my pocket and say " ok google play..." and well I guess use the same features as if the phone was on the table. Not sure if it would do that with just any hardphones since I don't have any yet.
I have seen the jay bird bluetooth ear buds are a winner with most people but don't know how they work on the moto x
LG HBS 900's.
Yuin Pk2 with Yurbuds sleeves. I own thousands upon thousands of dollars worth of headphones and those are my go-to set. Hands down the best sounding, most musical, and just downright fun pair of buds you can get for under $100. And the Yurbuds sleeves make them comfortable enough to wear all day long and improve the bass response a fair amount. They don't have any buttons, but I'd much rather have an amazing set of headphones with no buttons than a mediocre set with them.
I've got Shure E2Cs that are a decade old (amazing build quality), VSONIC R04 Pros and a couple sets of the $7 Monoprice earbuds. For the gym, running and general wandering around town, the monoprice ones are what I use. Pretty darn durable, sound pretty good and so cheap I don't worry about 'em. When you're moving you're going to be hearing your body and the cord and not paying that much attention, so why spend $$$ on anything other than good fit, decent clarity and some good bass?
I have Yamaha EPH100SL for mobility and Bowers & Wilkins P5 for everything else.
Jesus does anyone have anything reasonable in price that has a mic and controls?
These threads always turn into a brag fest who has the most expensive stuff.
I just got the Aftershokz Bluez 2 Bluetooth headphones and they are seriously slick. They use bone conduction and rest on your cheekbones in front of your ears so there is nothing that goes in or on your ears leaving them wide open. You can listen to music and still hear everything making them great for work. The sound quality isn't the greatest but considering their convenience, it's more than acceptable. They work as a normal bluetooth headset too so you can make calls with them too. I'd check 'em out, they're really neat!
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...LfQDCUgFORj04rNTA&sig2=bwYm2WwG_O7PeXWycSsHLQ
jphilippon said:
Jesus does anyone have anything reasonable in price that has a mic and controls?
These threads always turn into a brag fest who has the most expensive stuff.
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who's bragging? we're only answering the question that the poster asked. "I was wondering what kind of headphones do people use for their moto x?" theres this thing called "research". i think you should do this if you dont like any of our suggestions.
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Jesus does anyone have anything reasonable in price that has a mic and controls?
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Well, I use a cheap pair of old Blackberry ear buds most of the time, as I have a bunch of them and keep a set in the car, my desk, etc. I prefer the ear bud style to these new in-ear things. My recommendation is always Sennheiser. The old MX line are my choice if I don't want a microphone (based on them being buds). The new CX 5.00 look really nice. MM70s are probably the best suited to standard Android phones. I have HD 280 Pros for home use, about 4 times the size of my phone.
To use them at the gym, I would go bluetooth. Something like a Motorola S10, S11, or SF 500. They can be had for $50 or less and let you put your phone down someplace safe.
EtymotIc HF2. Same pair I've used for M8, Nexus 5, MotoX (OG). Nothing specific or special per phone.
jphilippon said:
Jesus does anyone have anything reasonable in price that has a mic and controls?
These threads always turn into a brag fest who has the most expensive stuff.
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soundmagic mp-21, but it just has one button, soundquality is excellent expecially for a set less than 30 euros, there also is the E10M, which has 3 buttons but only one works in android they say (but that might be oem specific) for less than 50 euros. Google them, I think many audiophiles believe you cannot get better value for money
I have my old Motorola X 2013 headphones, great enough
How about Amazon headphones. Well better than their $10 price tag and the magnet feature is cool.
I'm going to post this again..
Trust me on these GREAT sound. Arguably better than most in ear headphones under $50. You can't lose for $8.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003EM8008/ref=pd_aw_sbs_1?pi=SL500_SS115&simLd=1