[Challenge] BEST headset / earphone / headphone up to €50 MAX. - Galaxy S I9000 Accessories

Ok, I have been searching here but have not found concrete information about kickasz headsets/phones (as our sgs/voodoo devices deserve), without spending a small fortune!
There are tons of excellent headsets out there but quite pricy...
So the real challenge is to find , good quality/low price or let's say low-budget / high quality ones ...
I tested many and I found it :
Is the AKG K 430​
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( The one I got is all white)More pics here ​
Some specs:
Impendance : 32 ohm
Sensitivity : 125 dB/V
Max input power : 30 mW
Frequency response : 12Hz - 28kHz
Not bad for the price huh? I paid actually 42 euros here in Holland (Makro) , it's maybe cheaper on e-bay, but who wants to wait ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/ctg/AKG-K-430-Headphones-/99791688#
It's reasonably comfortable, foldable (3D axis - to fit the included case) and got a volume slider !
Dont ask me about durability, I just bought it ... ( Edit_ it's durable !)
And what a sound !
And...for the " in-ears" category I got these ones :​
milpan said:
JVC HA-FX1 Extreme Explosive Bass
Frequency Response 5-23,000Hz!
10mm large diaphragm neodymium driver units and Extreme Deep Basse Ports deliver ultimate bass sound
Rubber protectors for body durability
Superior sound isolation
Comfortable fit with ergonomic contoured form and three sizes of silicone ear-pieces
2.6mm-thick and robust 1.2m pure copper cable (Y-type)
Special hard carrying case included
S/M/L silicone ear-pieces included
Gold-plated 3.5mm stereo straight plug
iPod, iphone and iPad compatible
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I paid around * 17.00 * euros for it and it seems that it's even cheaper right now
Great sound - great value for money !
When posting also specify the specs, like Sensitivity, frequency response, impendance, input power, etc etc. , meaning not only name and price !
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H3llstorm said:
I've been happy with the Klipsch S2 Earphones - $24.99 with free shipping from Buy.com
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Klipsch+Image+S2&cid=1239532654331838885#p
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Klipsch S4 specs
Response Bandwidth 10 - 19000 Hz
Sensitivity 110 dB/mW
Impedance 18 Ohm
Klipsch S2 specs
Impedance: 18 ohms
Frequency Range: 12Hz-18kHz
Sensitivity (1mW): 106dB
sirbrian said:
For less that 50EURO, I will go for the MDR-EX310SL
For slighty more than 50EURO, I am using now the MRD-EX510SL
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Specifications MDR-EX310SL
Type: Dynamic, Closed
Driver Unit: 13.5mm, Dome type (CCAW adopted)
Sensitivity: 105dB/mW
Power Handling Capacity: 100mW
Impedance: 16ohms at 1kHz
Frequency Response: 5-25,000Hz
Magnet: Neodymium
Cord: OFC litz cord neck-chain
Cord Length: 0.6m
Plug: L-shaped stereo mini plug (Gold)
Weight: 7g
Ps: all above mentioned are more expensive than the AKG

This should be a very useful topic. Can't wait for more "entries."

klipsch s4 is the best in earphone range..check it out.
http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/klipsch-image-s4-earphones/4505-7877_7-33577358.html

I use my pc headphone :

And are you supposed to be funny?

Sony EX Monitor Earphones
For less that 50EURO, I will go for the MDR-EX310SL
For slighty more than 50EURO, I am using now the MRD-EX510SL

Specs, pics, links please
We are lazy

doomsdaycs said:
klipsch s4 is the best in earphone range..check it out.
http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/klipsch-image-s4-earphones/4505-7877_7-33577358.html
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I've been happy with the Klipsch S2 Earphones - $24.99 with free shipping from Buy.com
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=Klipsch+Image+S2&cid=1239532654331838885#p

Denon C710 and Victor FX500 is still the best for me.

DaRkMyk said:
Denon C710 and Victor FX500 is still the best for me.
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Perhaps, but they also cost 5-6 times as much as the Klipsch S2 Earphones.

H3llstorm said:
Perhaps, but they also cost 5-6 times as much as the Klipsch S2 Earphones.
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And therein lies the difficulty.
My perception is that there are people who like music, but aren't "into" spending a lot on it. They 'like' good music, but like their pocketbook more--relatively. They want to keep spending in the $20-$40 general area.
Then there are people willing to spend a little more, say up to $100 area to get a big step up in perfotmance.
Then there are those *I* define as serious music people who will spend what, to me, is a LOT of money on the reproducer ($150 into multiple hundreds).
Here, we can talk to ALL of these groups, but I suspect more interest from the lower groups--people for whom cost is a pretty significant factor, to a big degree or to some degree.

movrshakr said:
And therein lies the difficulty.
My perception is that there are people who like music, but aren't "into" spending a lot on it. They 'like' good music, but like their pocketbook more--relatively. They want to keep spending in the $20-$40 general area.
Then there are people willing to spend a little more, say up to $100 area to get a big step up in perfotmance.
Then there are those *I* define as serious music people who will spend what, to me, is a LOT of money on the reproducer ($150 into multiple hundreds).
Here, we can talk to ALL of these groups, but I suspect more interest from the lower groups--people for whom cost is a pretty significant factor, to a big degree or to some degree.
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I understand what you're saying, but I assumed this was a high value/low budget thread.
Besides, if you're listening to MP3s or streaming audio/video through your phone's headphone jack, "better" headphones may not necessarily provide a better experience. It's just as likely that they'll point out the limitations of the encoded file.
If you're listening to audiophile quality FLACs, on the other head, I suppose the sky's the limit.

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I understand what you're saying, but I assumed this was a high value/low budget thread.
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Agreed; thus I said, "...but I suspect more interest from the lower groups."

Well, the essence of this thread , to find the best value earphone, which is a difficult task, specially on this budget, but not impossible....
But even if you are willing and CAN afford to pay 150 euro (and more) for a headset, are you sure, that this or that headset is better than the one I found?
Hard to say, but we can at least compare the specs:
Denon AH-C710
Frequency Response 5-25,000 Hz
Sensitivity 110 dB
Impedance 16 Ohms
Max Input Power: 250mW
AKG K430
Impendance : 32 ohm
Sensitivity : 125 dB/V
Max input power : 30 mW
Frequency response : 12Hz - 28kHz
So while the more expensive Denon got just a little wider frequency response, the AKG got higher sensitivity/Impedance, but once again, quite a good frequency response for a headphone with that price !
And the K430, also comes with a case. extra adapter and got a volume slider!
So the practical question I have for you is:
Based on specs, is it really worthwhile to spend 2 or 3 times more on the Denon C710 when you have the AKG K430 out there?
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Edit: Just found out that the Denon got a much higher max input power...
But what is the mW power of our sgs devices?

Post # 2 Updated :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16077035&postcount=2

betoNL said:
...And the K430, also comes with a case. extra adapter and got a volume slider!
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Oooo...I like having a volume control.

Brainwavz M2 from mp4nation [50$] is a really good one..
Give it a try.

For headset (must include a mic!) a contender would be:
Sennheiser MM-50 iP . c. $32-40 (depending on store) (no direct linking)
http://www.google.com/search?complete=0&as_qdr=all&num=20&q=sennheiser+mm50
Review:
Link removed as per forum rules (?). See a true (non-advertising) review of MM-50i at headphoneinfo.com.
However, as it is an iPhone model, it requires a *working* adapter. The following '3.5mm TRRS to 3.5 TRRS Adapter for Select Phones' from Meelec.com works:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12549786&postcount=45
Works also with MM 70 iP model from Sennheiser: Answer button, headphones and microphone. Doesn't work with volume +/- controls (they do nothing).
The cheap $0.99 eBay Nokia adapters do NOT work (yes, I've tried).

Koss Portapro
I'm quite surprised no ones mentioned these.
Price: $33.33 (I know you guys are lazy but do the math yourself )
Frequency Response: 15-25,000 Hz
Impedance: 60 ohms
Sensitivity: 101 dB SPL
I've had these for over a year and I must say these headphones are excellent especially when considering the price. not to mention it comes with a no questions asked lifetime warranty (just pay for shipping). If these things broke or got stolen, I'd happily go out and buy another pair.
For the hardcore audiophile on the budget (a paradox) I recommend these for use at home when not on the move:
Grado sr60i
Price:$79.00
Sensitivity: 98 dB/mV
Impedance @ 1kHz: 32
These are quite large though so I really wouldnt recommend wearing them while walking/running. On the other hand its probably the best sound you can get within that price range
This is my first post so i cant seem to include pics

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Bec's best wireless headset Accesorize!™ thread

So now that you've had a good laugh, please keep this thread about headsets you've tested or heard of and share your experience (especially if they have hiccups! because it's bluetooth we're running on!)
Please add links or pictures!​
I'm going to start the best wireless headset thread by recomending the Plantronics Altec Lansing Backbeat 903/906 headset
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Highlights:
- no hiccups, perfect connection with I9000 at all times!
- 8 hrs battery life
- micro USB, charges off any micro USB source
- lightweight
- not completely in-ear (won't block outside noises)
- adjustable height and rotation of the speaker
- volume/next/back slider
- play/pause/bass boost button (amazing sound with 5.1 activated!!!)
- end call/voice command/call last dialed button
The 906 model is identical but comes with a bt transmitter for your bt-less devices that have a jack (fairly useless).​
Yep I use the 903's and they're fantastic.
I do sometimes struggle with the in your ear style phones
but these are super comfy and to my ears they definitely
sound better than the factory ones.
Gets my vote :-D
Sony DR-BT21G
sport style bluetooth headset. Non in ear, so great for those of you who also have a small ear canal. No visible mike, but reception quality is still decent even when outdoor.
Music quality is acceptable. Some bass. Nowhere near a full headphone though.
11 hours of playback time. Now that's alot.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
looks quite decent compared to the simlar design from Motorola
features just like the Jabra BT8010
the last Plantronics stereo BT headset i purchased was a piece of junk it didn't have any remote features at all
gonna see if i can find this model for cheap
Bec07 said:
So now that you've had a good laugh, please keep this thread about headsets you've tested or heard of and share your experience (especially if they have hiccups! because it's bluetooth we're running on!)​
I'm going to start the best wireless headset thread by recomending the Plantronics Altec Lansing Backbeat 903/906 headset
Highlights:
- no hiccups, perfect connection with I9000 at all times!
- 8 hrs battery life
- micro USB, charges off any micro USB source
- lightweight
- not completely in-ear (won't block outside noises)
- adjustable height and rotation of the speaker
- volume/next/back slider
- play/pause/bass boost button (amazing sound with 5.1 activated!!!)
- end call/voice command/call last dialed button
The 906 model is identical but comes with a bt transmitter for your bt-less devices that have a jack (fairly useless).​
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In the Amazon reviews, they often say that the distance the Altec Lansing Backbeat 903 can cover is very short and that if you put your phone into your pocket the connection interrupts. Did you experience similar problems so far?
No, it works perfectly, tested on i9000 and sony w660.
If it doesn't work well on other devices blame their crappy BT antenna design.
Hi all
I'm using a Nokia BH-500 headset adapter that produces great sound and additional volume and all its functions work as they should and the sound using it with my Shure EC2g's is nothing short of stunning. It has no stutter lag or drop outs at all just works as it should I've had my BH-500 for ages and got mine on E-Bay for just £35 if you can find one well worth the money IMO.
Marc
I can also vouch for the Nokia BH-503, quite bulky and not practical in the summer, but a good headset none the less.
I'm currently using the Backbeat 906 with the my SGS I9000 and I have to say I'm quite impressed by it. Despite the large size, it's actually quite light and very comfortable. Though I have to say it does take a bit of getting used to that the ear pieces don't actually sit snug in your ears like normal canal phones do. I keep worrying that the person sitting next to me can hear everything that I'm hearing!
That being said, I have no problems listening to music or calls with the phone in my back pocket. The bass, I find, is surprisingly good in the increased bass mode and is a pleasure to watch movies on.
Call quality is excellent on my end however, it's far from the best from the other end. But I guess this is to be expected given the design.
All up, for $47 US on ebay, I have to say I'm pretty darn happy with it
I had a motorola S9 which I used for a long time with my blackberry, and a little with my SGS before it died in a party related accident.
Anyway, it was a fine headset and served me well. Stayed well synched and lasted maybe 7-8 hours, although I only ever had reason to use it for that long between chargers on one or two occasions. It was comfy enough, although anyone with long hair (mines loooong) will get it perpetually caught in the headset because you have to wear it over the top of however you normally hair your hair.
Anyway, decent sound, decent connection. For best results, you need to carry your phone in a back pocket, although it'll hold connection anywhere except in a jeans front pocket or similar. Then it gets a little wobbly.
I got mine cheap so I never complained about its bad points, but its far from perfect, especially with its solid ear cups. To operate the controls you have to jab blindly and REALLY hard to make them work, which in turn jabs the ear cups into your ears painfully.
Personally, Im going to get myself a Jabra BT3030 for the upcoming year. Im all about ear buds, and the only reason I got a BT headset was because I wanted to try out the concept, and I hated having to untangle my headphone everytime i wanted to take my phone out . Anyone who has used one with the SGS, I'd love to hear how it shapes up.
I'm using Sony Ericsson MW600 in conjunction with Sony MDR-EX500SL N.U.D.E. EX Vertical In-Ear Aluminum Headphones (Short Cord). No issues relating to pairing or sound, the only thing is the Music ID and Caller ID doesn't works in MW600 unit, only showing the Call No.
Good sound in a good price.
I'm using a SBH500
Technical Specs:
-Bluetooth v2.0
-Profiles supported: Headset, Hands-Free, A2DP and AVRCP
-Claimed talk time: 12 hours; play time: 11 hours
-Claimed standby time: 205 hours
-Headset weight: 2.6 ounces
http://www.mobiletechreview.com/tips/Samsung-SBH500.htm
I was looking for a good stereo headset that would have a long play time a good sound and not too expensive.
This one is perfect it costed me 50 euros and the it delivers a really good sound with strong basses (I listen a lot to drum and bass) and the earmuff allows a pretty good isolation (I'm using inear headphones since the one that looked like disposable earplug and I can't stand regular headphones since then but this headset isolation is really good)
After telling you how much I like this headset here's the only "issue" that I had with, some people I called with it where saying that they couldn't hear me perfectly BUT I found the solution on android
*#*#197328640#*#* > [5] Audio > [4] Bluetooth > [9] Diamon Solution > [3] Voice booster > [1] VB ON/OFF and input 1, you can change [4] boostgain too
And since then no one complained and I can talk to people with the headset in the metro with no issue
Bought the one that OP recomended, and it is good. Have nothing to say about the sound quality, could just as well have used wired plugs. Havent used them much yet, so can't say anything about battery.
Thanks for bringing the Plantronics Altec Lansing Backbeat to my attention. I am looking for headphones for when i go running and if i dont have to worry about wires getting tangled all the better.
does anyone have experience running with these? do they stay in place or do they fall out?
many thanks
Ive been using the Philips SHB7110 and they work like a charm. I didn't want any extra cables and/or dongles so this was perfect.
Although they only last around 4,5-5h of continous music that is enough for me most days and the touch controls works like a charm! its soo simple to use and they fit perfectly in my ears.
So the only downside with these are the short batterylife. So i've perhaps look around for some pair with better batterylife if i would need it in the future.
But if you can live with a battery time that last that "long" its a really good BT headset, and the standby time is well over 24h so i'm not complaning there.
Please guys add links or pictures
Heres the link to the BT headset, although the page are in swedish you can look at pictures and a video aswell.
http://www.philips.se/c/tillbehör-t...=B4B5B9A86F62DBCFCB4EDD5A46534B0B.app102-drp3
Can't get it to work today
SGS just refuse to send any sound to this headset today. I've had it working before. Now it pairs fine, telephone give bluetooth connected, under devices the 9xxbackbeat is shown complete with headphone icon.
However, starting the stock music player send sound to telephone speakers. Clicking the "menu" - "via bluetooth" doesnt do anything. The 9xxBacbBeat is listed as connected and thats it.
There is nothing as frustrating as expensive hardware not cooperating and not giving any reason or way to debug.
alright so i bought the backbeat 903 and they fit fine, they sound good enough with music, and the skip song, volume, pause, etc all work perfectly fine to my i9000m.
now the problem. i just tried a call with them and while the other person said i myself sounded fine. i had to ask them to repeat everything like 3 times before i could figure out a word they were saying. it was VERY distorted. all swishy underwater sounding. and this was with me right beside the phone.
any ideas? any settings i can tweak? as i said the music playing sounded perfectly fine, even with me walking quite a distance away from the phone. but in a call it was ridiculously bad. sigh.
i got the jabra bt3030. my only problem that the back, skip, and play buttons don't work as they should. back and skip work only when held and pressed down and ff/rew the song, doesn't actually go back to previous or skip the new one. the play/pause doesn't actually work at all.
dunno, maybe i'll drop it for the sony mw600 or samsung sbh650.

G2 compatible headphones

I'm looking for a good quality pair of ear buds for the G2 that has ff and rew buttons, plus a button to take/ end a call. Budget is around $50. Anyone have any recommendations?
After a few weeks of searching I gave up and got the Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth handsfree. I exchanged the standard bullets (simply a matter of taste) for my trusty old Pionneers. Build and sound quality are great, battery life also, plus you can pair it with 3 devices and select to which you want to connect or simply use it as a standalone FM radio receiver
These are what I use... excellent set of head phones
http://au.skullcandy.com/shop/50-50-black-chrome-1.html
shiznt said:
These are what I use... excellent set of head phones
http://au.skullcandy.com/shop/50-50-black-chrome-1.html
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Yo does your volume / mic work on that? I have the Aviator headphones from Skullcandy, and it doesn't control Volume / Mic on my phone. Works on an iPod, but not this phone. I'm on the latest build of CM7 (and have tried all of them, same thing). I haven't tried the stock ROM though.
Problems have been reported from multiple G2's about the ear buds mic/volume up down not working...me included - design flaw in the 3.5 jack on our phones...bluetooth is the way to go
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
My Bose ones work with my G2 =)
Y49Si said:
Problems have been reported from multiple G2's about the ear buds mic/volume up down not working...me included - design flaw in the 3.5 jack on our phones...bluetooth is the way to go
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
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Grrr.... I like my Aviators. I had some Samsung BT headphones before, but the newer model sucked / got stolen. So I rocked with these sexy headphones. Well, that sucks... oh well. I thought it was some crazy setting or something I had to go find.
Bleh.
Skullcandy... Bose? Are you guys serious? Come on now, don't fall for that crap.
pmatang said:
My Bose ones work with my G2 =)
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slapshot30 said:
Skullcandy... Bose? Are you guys serious? Come on now, don't fall for that crap.
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Dear pmatang and slapshot30,
Would you mind writing the exact model of Bose, respectively Skullcandy hadphones with volume and media control (ff, play/pause, rew) that you own and know to work with the G2/Desire Z?
If you didn't even bother to read the first post, do the world a favour and don't reply at all. Silence is often better than a crappy answer.
Sincerely,
KE
keinengel said:
Dear pmatang and slapshot30,
Would you mind writing the exact model of Bose, respectively Skullcandy hadphones with volume and media control (ff, play/pause, rew) that you own and know to work with the G2/Desire Z?
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I have the Bose MIE2i model.
http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/mobile_solutions/index.jsp
The i model comes with added iPod controls over the normal MIE2. As it is made specifically for the iPod the controls don't work fully.
The middle button works for play/pause/skip track. The skip track is a double press of the middle button. The actual buttons for skip and rewind don't work.
These also double as a handsfree kit for taking calls which works fine with DZ.
It may be possible to have the skip and rewind buttons fully working depending on the ROMs you run or if there is an app for it. Honestly I don't know. I am currently writing my experience of using these earphones on the Virtuous sense ROM and the CM6 ROM.
Hope that helps.
EDIT - Take your phone into a Bose store and ask for a demo. They'll happily let you test them out first. Also, some stores do a promotion where you can trade any set of earphones for a discount off your purchase. Even a $1 headphone.
Now that's a great response
I actually skipped over that model (and all other "made for iPhone" headphones, for that matter) because I read that the skip buttons don't work.
keinengel said:
Dear pmatang and slapshot30,
Would you mind writing the exact model of Bose, respectively Skullcandy hadphones with volume and media control (ff, play/pause, rew) that you own and know to work with the G2/Desire Z?
If you didn't even bother to read the first post, do the world a favour and don't reply at all. Silence is often better than a crappy answer.
Sincerely,
KE
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I read the first post. It clearly states the OP wants GOOD, QUALITY earphones. Bose and Skullcandy (Monster too, for the record) are NOT quality. They live off of marketing and all of you are falling victim to it. All of their items are overpriced.
Here, I'll give some QUALITY recommendations...
Sennheiser, Klipsch, Denon, Audio Technica, and many more. These brands actually give you what you pay for. If you want, I can find some with the controls you need to work with the phone, or you could just become a member at this site and ask around, they know what they're talking about. This is probably the most popular headphone/earphone forum. (Oh, and don't talk about Bose/Monster/Skullcandy, you will get flamed beyond belief)
(link to earphone section)
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/103/portable-headphones-earphones-and-in-ear-monitors
slapshot30 said:
I read the first post. It clearly states the OP wants GOOD, QUALITY earphones. Bose and Skullcandy (Monster too, for the record) are NOT quality. They live off of marketing and all of you are falling victim to it. All of their items are overpriced.
Here, I'll give some QUALITY recommendations...
Sennheiser, Klipsch, Denon, Audio Technica, and many more. These brands actually give you what you pay for. If you want, I can find some with the controls you need to work with the phone, or you could just become a member at this site and ask around, they know what they're talking about. This is probably the most popular headphone/earphone forum. (Oh, and don't talk about Bose/Monster/Skullcandy, you will get flamed beyond belief)
(link to earphone section)
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/list/103/portable-headphones-earphones-and-in-ear-monitors
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You stated some nice brand names, that said, Bose headphones aren't half bad and the sound quality in their earphones aren't amazing but they beat out any other brand in terms of comfort; especially if you don't enjoy having the earbuds shoved into your ear canal.
Now, anyone can spout out brand names, but did you really respond to the OP's question? Of the brand names you named, which models are compatible with the DZ?
Lots of people just seem to jump onto the Bose and Beats hater bandwagon without any reason to back it up; you sir, seem like one of them.
Don't get so defensive when someone responded to your post with a different opinion to yours. Your first post WAS pointless.
On another note, I use the Bose MIE2 (not the iPod version) and I can say that the sound quality isn't anywhere near what the price tag suggests. However, they're unbelievably comfortable and if you're a runner, they do not budge or fall out when you're running.
I originally had the iPod version but the buttons are unresponsive so I exchanged them for the non-iPod version where it gives you only 1 button but you can pause, play, skip and take/end calls. Again, rewinding doesn't work.
One thing to know about the Bose earphones is that you can hear EVERYTHING around you (this is because they do not have active noise cancellation and they are not "in-ear"). While I find that a perk because I'd rather not get hit by a car, I can see why some people may not like this.
And if you want noise cancellation, then there's a whole other set of earphones to look into.
Nighte said:
You stated some nice brand names, that said, Bose headphones aren't half bad and the sound quality in their earphones aren't amazing but they beat out any other brand in terms of comfort; especially if you don't enjoy having the earbuds shoved into your ear canal.
Now, anyone can spout out brand names, but did you really respond to the OP's question? Of the brand names you named, which models are compatible with the DZ?
Lots of people just seem to jump onto the Bose and Beats hater bandwagon without any reason to back it up; you sir, seem like one of them.
Don't get so defensive when someone responded to your post with a different opinion to yours. Your first post WAS pointless.
On another note, I use the Bose MIE2 (not the iPod version) and I can say that the sound quality isn't anywhere near what the price tag suggests. However, they're unbelievably comfortable and if you're a runner, they do not budge or fall out when you're running.
I originally had the iPod version but the buttons are unresponsive so I exchanged them for the non-iPod version where it gives you only 1 button but you can pause, play, skip and take/end calls. Again, rewinding doesn't work.
One thing to know about the Bose earphones is that you can hear EVERYTHING around you (this is because they do not have active noise cancellation and they are not "in-ear"). While I find that a perk because I'd rather not get hit by a car, I can see why some people may not like this.
And if you want noise cancellation, then there's a whole other set of earphones to look into.
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I will agree with you, my first post didn't have much point, just trying to be humorous. Bose do have okay SQ (better than Monster and Skullcandy), but that's about it, still overpriced. I didn't just "jump" on the bandwagon, I know more about audio products than the average person. I've got some pretty darn expensive headphones and IEM's that beat the heck out of those three overpriced brands. You say lots of people jump on that band wagon?? Yea right, I see Beats everywhere I go, there are only a select few who know they're overpriced.
I don't daddle much into earphones with controls, but like I stated, I will find some if you'd really like me to. Or you could just join head-fi and ask yourself, there are TONS of members there willing to help noobs. I know for a fact Sennheiser has a great low-end selection (sub $50).
You are asking a bit too much with telling me to spit out some products that will for sure work with the DZ. It's not like other electronics where you can just go and test them out at some store. Audio products involve a lot of buying and returning to test things out. There is no way to know for sure unless someone else with the same exact phone has tried it, which isn't that easy at all.
Maybe we could look into finding a control that plugs into the phone, and you plug the earphones into that control (2 parts). They had something like that for the PSP. If we could find one that could work for the DZ, then it would be possible to use much better earphones with it.
EDIT: Found some nice ones IF you can extend your price point a tiny bit. These are the Klipsch Image S4i. I have the regular ones without the controls. These can be found as low as $60. Maybe they will work... Here is a diagram of the functioning.
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according to this link all i suffixed klipsch headphones I phone specific:
http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/138541/1406312.aspx
They may only be saying this due to it being difficult to check compatability.
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according to this link all i suffixed klipsch headphones I phone specific:
http://forums.klipsch.com/forums/p/138541/1406312.aspx
They may only be saying this due to it being difficult to check compatability.
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Ah, very nice link. They are saying to go with the Klipsch S2M for Android. They have controls, but I am unclear as to how many and which ones. This is an excellent choice for anyone wanting good earphones. Klipsch is a fantastic brand, I own the S4 and they are highly regarded among audio enthusiasts at that price point.
EDIT: Answer/End/Mute are the only controls with those :\
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I will agree with you, my first post didn't have much point, just trying to be humorous. Bose do have okay SQ (better than Monster and Skullcandy), but that's about it, still overpriced. I didn't just "jump" on the bandwagon, I know more about audio products than the average person. I've got some pretty darn expensive headphones and IEM's that beat the heck out of those three overpriced brands. You say lots of people jump on that band wagon?? Yea right, I see Beats everywhere I go, there are only a select few who know they're overpriced.
I don't daddle much into earphones with controls, but like I stated, I will find some if you'd really like me to. Or you could just join head-fi and ask yourself, there are TONS of members there willing to help noobs. I know for a fact Sennheiser has a great low-end selection (sub $50).
You are asking a bit too much with telling me to spit out some products that will for sure work with the DZ. It's not like other electronics where you can just go and test them out at some store. Audio products involve a lot of buying and returning to test things out. There is no way to know for sure unless someone else with the same exact phone has tried it, which isn't that easy at all.
Maybe we could look into finding a control that plugs into the phone, and you plug the earphones into that control (2 parts). They had something like that for the PSP. If we could find one that could work for the DZ, then it would be possible to use much better earphones with it.
EDIT: Found some nice ones IF you can extend your price point a tiny bit. These are the Klipsch Image S4i. I have the regular ones without the controls. These can be found as low as $60. Maybe they will work... Here is a diagram of the functioning.
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Ah, so you weren't just trolling (I thought you were). Should've posted something like this before!
Glad we kept it name-calling free.
Agreed on the Bose note and definitely agree on SkullCandy and DreBeats.
On a side note, what sounds good to one person may not sound good to another. Ie. The bose MIE's alot of people say they sound great, but IMO theyre mediocre at best, the only reason I kept them was because theyre comfortable and do not budge even when running or something.
Best piece of advice anyone can give you is a general direction to go in and you have to buy them (or demo if you can) and see if you like them.
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maybe these are the answer http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/99-etymotic-mc2-earbuds-claim-market-beating-noise-isolation-f/
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maybe these are the answer http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/13/99-etymotic-mc2-earbuds-claim-market-beating-noise-isolation-f/
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Yes, I've seen those ety's before but didn't recommend them because of the high price compared to your budget. Great brand to go with though, if you can stretch your budget I'd go for it. Just make sure where ever you buy them from has a good return policy, you just never know with audio products.
If u dont wanna spend too much, I bought these two each under $25 and havent been dissapointed yet
thecellguru.com/Products/28106
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Earphones for Galalaxy. Wich chose?

Hello.
I don't know wich earphones chose?
Mee RX12 vs. Mee Rx11 vs. Brainvawz Beta vs. Soundmagic PL11.
Soundmagic's and Brainvawz has a very good sound quality.
I listen rap generally.
I don't know anything about sound quality in Rx's, but Rx11 design is very good for me.
Help me guys, please.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX150-Noise-Attenuation-Earbuds/dp/B002YI2MRU
Sennheiser PX100 as for me
Try from cheap to expensive:
Koss KSC75 Really good sounding, really balanced, life time warranty on the US, but a uncomfortable to use.
iFrogz 4739-TXTL Overall decent sound and comfortable, the KSC75 sound way better.
EarPollution CS40 Super unbalanced sound, extra bass heavy, if you like bass they are a really good choice.
Koss PortaPro Balanced sound, good defined bass, good sound stage, high impedance, retro look, over all the best for the price and comparable to hi end like PX100, a little uncomfortable after long sessions, Life time warranty on the US.
Creative Aurvana Live! Warm sound, comfortable to use, DENON AH-D1001 branded for Creative Labs, not so good for outdoors, glossy finish scretches easy.
Audio-Technica ATHM50S Extremely balanced sound, flat EQ, ritch clarity, a little lacking on bass extension.
Sennheiser PX100Nice and balanced, durable, a classic as the ProtaPro, a little expensive because of brand pride.
I have all of them but my favorite is the PortaPro for the extra impedance and overall good quality, also the Aurvana Live are really nice. I recomend to test them before you buy, the concept of quality vary from person to person.
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Try from cheap to expensive:
Koss KSC75 Really good sounding, really balanced, life time warranty on the US, but a uncomfortable to use.
iFrogz 4739-TXTL Overall decent sound and comfortable, the KSC75 sound way better.
EarPollution CS40 Super unbalanced sound, extra bass heavy, if you like bass they are a really good choice.
Koss PortaPro Balanced sound, good defined bass, good sound stage, high impedance, retro look, over all the best for the price and comparable to hi end like PX100, a little uncomfortable after long sessions, Life time warranty on the US.
Creative Aurvana Live! Warm sound, comfortable to use, DENON AH-D1001 branded for Creative Labs, not so good for outdoors, glossy finish scretches easy.
Audio-Technica ATHM50S Extremely balanced sound, flat EQ, ritch clarity, a little lacking on bass extension.
Sennheiser PX100Nice and balanced, durable, a classic as the ProtaPro, a little expensive because of brand pride.
I have all of them but my favorite is the PortaPro for the extra impedance and overall good quality, also the Aurvana Live are really nice. I recomend to test them before you buy, the concept of quality vary from person to person.
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Why dont you suggest skullcandy? they are awsome
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Why dont you suggest skullcandy? they are awsome
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never had a pair of my own but the aviator I've tested and sound really good. as for the list they are the ones I have and I can really advice on those.
also the koss portapro are a favorite on head-fi and hydrogen audio forums for price and quality.
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never had a pair of my own but the aviator I've tested and sound really good. as for the list they are the ones I have and I can really advice on those.
also the koss portapro are a favorite on head-fi and hydrogen audio forums for price and quality.
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i own 2 skullcandy in-earphones and are just awsome believe me, but the onces with mic wont work in S as we have different pinout system, but u can have without mic ones work
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Why dont you suggest skullcandy? they are awsome
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Skullcandy is not for audiophiles! It's a wannabe earphone!
But to each his own!
At OP: the Sennheiser CX-300 II and CX-400 II are brilliant! Go for those!
I just buy the Sennheiser CX 300 Precision II, they are pretty good !
i am planning to buy sennheiser hd280 pro, however, it has a 64 ohm impedance, anybody here has this headphone or similar one (with 64 ohm impedance)? how does/will this headphone perform using our phone (with or without voodoo sound)?
Hope someone could answer. Thanks in advance
If you listen to rap you probably like bass, I would recommend the JVC HA-FX1X Xtreme Xplosives. These headphones have great booming bass and good treble, but make sure you burn in the headphones for around 72 hours before you make any opinions about them. The sound improves a huge amount after burn in on these headphones :laugh: .
Also I wouldn't recommend Skullcandy, they have horrible build quality. Just sayin
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If you listen to rap you probably like bass, I would recommend the JVC HA-FX1X Xtreme Xplosives. These headphones have great booming bass and good treble, but make sure you burn in the headphones for around 72 hours before you make any opinions about them. The sound improves a huge amount after burn in on these headphones :laugh: .
Also I wouldn't recommend Skullcandy, they have horrible build quality. Just sayin
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about build quality, truly said
can anybody please answer my query?
thanks
kingblade20 said:
i am planning to buy sennheiser hd280 pro, however, it has a 64 ohm impedance, anybody here has this headphone or similar one (with 64 ohm impedance)? how does/will this headphone perform using our phone (with or without voodoo sound)?
Hope someone could answer. Thanks in advance
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Hi kingblade20,
I have a pair of PortaPro and KSC75, they are a little quiet with some sources, like with my Creative ZEN, but for the i9000 they have decent volume, the awesomeness begins with Voodoo, the phone has no problem making them sound extra loud, louder than you'll ever need, also the quality increases greatly (so much that I preferred an SGS i9000 over an SGS2 i9100 both free on my data plan and I have never regret it ).
As for the model you want I can't say much, haven't tried them, but I really recommend you that if you can try them with the source you're going to use, if you can't well hydrogenaudio, head-fi, innerfidelity and anythingbutipod are great sources for info about Hi-Fi listening :good:
Also remember that every manufacturer gives his headphones a build sound temperature, some are warm and some could, some are really balanced and some not, thinking that the best thing to do is try them.
Happy Hi-Fi listening!
i recommend this Bose IE2 Audio Headphones
$99 at amazon
superb sounds and good build quality
i can recommend akg or sennheiser
the last 2 years i was using akg K 324 P
tech info:
audio bandwith: 12-23 500 hz
efficiency: 121 db
impendance: 16 ohm
cable: 115 cm
they cost at least 50-60 €
now im using sennheiser cx 175 cause my store had no akg they where sold out
tech info:
audio bandwith: 12-23 000 hz
efficiency: 121 db
impendance: 16 ohm
cable: 120 cm
cost about 40-50 €
u see at least same specs.
with both of them im using voodoo sound along with dsp manager and no sctrachy or cracky sound at max. volume.
over the years i got also audio technica, sony, ultimate ears, phillips and much more but i went every time back to sennheise or akg they have the best price/perfomance.
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i have Sennheiser Cx 250 i like the volume control
SpuTniC_23 said:
i can recommend akg or sennheiser
the last 2 years i was using akg K 324 P
tech info:
audio bandwith: 12-23 500 hz
efficiency: 121 db
impendance: 16 ohm
cable: 115 cm
they cost at least 50-60 €
now im using sennheiser cx 175 cause my store had no akg they where sold out
tech info:
audio bandwith: 12-23 000 hz
efficiency: 121 db
impendance: 16 ohm
cable: 120 cm
cost about 40-50 €
u see at least same specs.
with both of them im using voodoo sound along with dsp manager and no sctrachy or cracky sound at max. volume.
over the years i got also audio technica, sony, ultimate ears, phillips and much more but i went every time back to sennheise or akg they have the best price/perfomance.
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Those are also great brands, I would really encourage you to grab a pair of hi inpedance headohones, as I told the portapro are 60 ohms and the sgs can really give a kick even with hi impedance ones.
The best for me are the porta pro because they sound really good and are really inexpensive. Also the life time warranty is nice.
And remember to stay far away from Beats solo HD cause they are terrible! XD
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Those are also great brands, I would really encourage you to grab a pair of hi inpedance headohones, as I told the portapro are 60 ohms and the sgs can really give a kick even with hi impedance ones.
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man 60 ohms do u have that 2400 mA accu? sry i cant say if thats good cause of the energy drain they have/would have. how long do u listen to music when youre on the road?
im listening at least 4 hours a day with heavy using (callings, server checking, updating give help via teamviewer etc) and my accu stays about 2 days.
i wouldn't recommend anything more than 32 ohms when u want to use your HANDY longer than a day and dont want to buy a bigger accu or carry an 2nd accu with u.
im using SlimRom 4.2 with semaphore overclocked to 1200 Mhz and undervolted to get battery life back and some other tweaks (dark apps dark themes memory tweaks etc.).
hope that helps with ur desition
SpuTniC_23 said:
man 60 ohms do u have that 2400 mA accu? sry i cant say if thats good cause of the energy drain they have/would have. how long do u listen to music when youre on the road?
im listening at least 4 hours a day with heavy using (callings, server checking, updating give help via teamviewer etc) and my accu stays about 2 days.
i wouldn't recommend anything more than 32 ohms when u want to use your HANDY longer than a day and dont want to buy a bigger accu or carry an 2nd accu with u.
im using SlimRom 4.2 with semaphore overclocked to 1200 Mhz and undervolted to get battery life back and some other tweaks (dark apps dark themes memory tweaks etc.).
hope that helps with ur desition
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Haven't measured but I get around a day of heavy music use, social updates, messaging and calling, also some games but that really light, my main use is as a phone, a lot of music and web surfing like at the office were we are not suposed to do it hehehe just like now.
As for the impedance I also have a pair of Sennheiser pmx100 (the neck version of the px100) and they are 32ohms, but the portapro sound way better and the extra impedance helps a lot (almost 2x) .
I still have the original battery and I always carry mi Asus transformer in case I need to do heavier stuff. Also if needed charge the phone over the TF usb if i'm on the road.
Now i'm running CM7.2 kang with a lot of tweaks on glitch 13.1 at 1Ghz, but tonight I'll try slim.
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Budget earbuds for DAC

Anyone have recommendations for a budget earbud/IEM to take advantage of the DAC?
My old Skullkandy Ink'd 2 earbuds sounded good on my old phone but did not sound as good on the V30 regardless of enabling the Hi-Fi Quad DAC.
I'm mostly using this throughout my work day so can't be overhead/over-ear and budget under $50 so it wouldn't hurt as much if damaged or loss.
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I like the immersive soundscape with clear separation in all frequencies.
I guess also really interested to see what others are using that takes advantage of the Quad DAC.
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Anyone have recommendations for a budget earbud/IEM to take advantage of the DAC?
My old Skullkandy Ink'd 2 earbuds sounded good on my old phone but did not sound as good on the V30 regardless of enabling the Hi-Fi Quad DAC.
I'm mostly using this throughout my work day so can't be overhead/over-ear and budget under $50 so it wouldn't hurt as much if damaged or loss.
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I like the immersive soundscape with clear separation in all frequencies.
I guess also really interested to see what others are using that takes advantage of the Quad DAC.
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Your problem is those earbuds only have "Impedance: 16 Ohms", according to all the specs websites I see.
According to the audiophiles who have experimented, there's three ways to improve the DAC response on the LG V30:
1) external adapter/connector -- which fakes it into boosting audio somewhat ($1 - $10).
This adapter would have no extra impedance, but just by being "external" it makes the DAC boost the audio, sound better. This will NOT trigger the super-duper High Impedance Mode (50+ ohms for admission), but still will improve your current earbuds.
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However, you have to attach it to the phone and earbuds in a 2-step process for the trick to work. See post link below.
2) high-impedance earbuds (50 ohms or more) which unleash the beast.
But those are usually expensive.
3) You CAN buy a high-impedance connector (75 ohms - $10) to attach to your earbuds -- to convert them in 50+ ohms impedance earbuds.
These 75 ohm connectors do not need the "2-step" trick. The impedance rating alone should trigger the High Impedance Mode of the quad DAC, not by being an "external" connector. However, but MAKE SURE your earbuds can handle that kind of power. Otherwise, just buy non-impedance connector to boost audio level via the 2-step trick.
I have a pair of "premium" 32ohm earbuds, which with one of these impedance connectors will trigger the 50+ ohms High Impedance Mode of the LG V30 quad DAC. Or should. I've ordered one from Canada, but hasn't arrived yet.
See more here. It's sort of a wrap-up of the discussion up to that point:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74700412&postcount=150
However, the whole thread is interesting and full of useful information.
ChazzMatt said:
Your problem those earbuds only have "Impedance: 16 Ohms", according to all the specs websites I see.
According to the audiophiles who have experimented, there's three ways to improve the DAC response on the LG V30:
1) external adapter/connector -- which fakes it into boosting audio somewhat ($1 - $10).
This adapter would have no extra impedance, but just by being "external" it makes the DAC boost the audio, sound better. This will NOT trigger the super-duper High Impedance Mode (50+ ohms for admission), but still will improve your current earbuds.
However, you have to attach it to the phone and earbuds in a 2-step process for the trick to work. See post link below.
2) high-impedance earbuds (50 ohms or more) which unleash the beast.
But those are usually expensive.
3) You CAN buy a high-impedance connector (75 ohms - $10) to attach to your earbuds -- to convert them in 50+ ohms impedance earbuds.
These 75 ohm connectors do not need the "2-step" trick. The impedance rating alone should trigger the High Impedance Mode of the quad DAC, not by being an "external" connector. However, but MAKE SURE your earbuds can handle that kind of power. Otherwise, just buy non-impedance connector to boost audio level via the 2-step trick.
I have a pair of "premium" 32ohm earbuds, which with one of these impedance connectors will trigger the 50+ ohms High Impedance Mode of the LG V30 quad DAC. Or should. I've ordered one from Canada, but hasn't arrived yet.
See more here. It's sort of a wrap-up of the discussion up to that point:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74700412&postcount=150
However, the whole thread is interesting and full of useful information.
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Thanks! This is very helpful!
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Soundmagic make reasonably priced high impedance units. I have this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0134EH592/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I am no audiophile but they sound very good on the V30 to me.
sprytedesign said:
Anyone have recommendations for a budget earbud/IEM to take advantage of the DAC?
My old Skullkandy Ink'd 2 earbuds sounded good on my old phone but did not sound as good on the V30 regardless of enabling the Hi-Fi Quad DAC.
I'm mostly using this throughout my work day so can't be overhead/over-ear and budget under $50 so it wouldn't hurt as much if damaged or loss.
I wouldn't consider myself an audiophile but I like the immersive soundscape with clear separation in all frequencies.
I guess also really interested to see what others are using that takes advantage of the Quad DAC.
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https://www.amazon.com/Final-Audio-Design-Resolution-Headphone/dp/B072MK1WDF
I have a pair and feel they are very good.
Final E2000 is a 16 Ohm headphone only.
So I went ahead and ordered two pairs of IEM, which might have brought me over the budget a bit.
1. KEF M100 Hi-Fi $31+ from Newegg. It felt like a great deal since it was listed for $149 on Amazon and other retailers. However, when researching, it sounded like they changed specs a bit after 2015. There were reviews in 2015 with specs about them with 50+-ohms impedance but KEF website has them listed at 16+- ohms currently. Much lower impedance.
2. HiFiMan RE400a $49 from Amazon. I guess this is there new price point but still listed for $79 on manufacturers site. This one has an impedance spec of 32+- ohms.
I feel both are trusted brands in the industry so will give it a shot. Still may try those adapters to see if it helps. I may return one, or both, and just opt for something in the sub $100 since I'm already at that price point. Will give it a couple of weeks of testing to see what will work around the office with ease of use, comfort, portability, etc...
In the end, I might just go back to square one, with the Skullkandy, just to get by the work day...
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I bought some Sony XBA-N3AP and I must say that they sound better than the Shure SE535 I've tested previously. Pretty "budget" for really premium sound.
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+1 for the HifiMan re400. Not hi res buds, but if you're using Spotify or lower res than FLAC then these are brilliant. Very balanced with wide soundstage.
I recently got these for Christmas and they sound really good, and are cheap.
Actionpie In-ear Headphones Earbuds High Resolution Heavy Bass with Mic for Smart Android Cell Phones Samsung HTC Lg G4 G3 Mp3 Mp4 Earphones https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071CV9HGL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_P-zqAbJK7XYQT
Sound magic e50c or e80c will sound awesome
buxz777 said:
Sound magic e50c or e80c will sound awesome
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I have to agree. I just got the e80s model and they sound amazing with this phone driving them.
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I have to agree. I just got the e80s model and they sound amazing with this phone driving them.
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I am so happy I am not the only one enjoying this awesome set up , I am hunting out new music , finding my old favourites in high quality files , I’ve literally fallen in love with music again ?
I have 1more triple driver that is amazing compared to the delivered B&O. You can enjoy the HiRes for less than 100$
I don't recommend the RHA T10 that have very bad sound.
High Impedance mode
@ChazzMatt . I have experienced the High impedance mode on the LG V30 using the Bose QC25(without the impedance adapter). One word "Mind Blown". I have ordered SoundMagic E80c without a second thought(positive about triggering the HIM). Will receive them tomorrow.
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I have 1more triple driver that is amazing compared to the delivered B&O. You can enjoy the HiRes for less than 100$
I don't recommend the RHA T10 that have very bad sound.
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Completely agree. I have the 1more triples with Bose Stayhear+ tips AND the 1 more quads with Bose Stayhear+ tips. Love them both, but I would give the nod to the triples. For the $90 I paid, they are outstanding. Got the quads for $150 and they're great, but for me the triples are plenty. I carry the trips, use the quads with my laptop.
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Completely agree. I have the 1more triples with Bose Stayhear+ tips AND the 1 more quads with Bose Stayhear+ tips. Love them both, but I would give the nod to the triples. For the $90 I paid, they are outstanding. Got the quads for $150 and they're great, but for me the triples are plenty. I carry the trips, use the quads with my laptop.
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Do you have links to get the Bose Stayhear+ tips?
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Do you have links to get the Bose Stayhear+ tips?
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These are pretty much identical knock-offs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JK2ND6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They can be used to determine the size (it's a set of three, S/M/L). If you want the genuine tips you can get the white\clear on Amazon also, but I ordered from Bose because you get 2 pair (need to know your size) for $10 shipped and I wanted smoke (black-ish):
https://www.bose.com/en_us/products...sport_tipkit.html#v=stayhear_sport_tipkit_sml
Pics of mine from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01KB9K9Z0
Not sure if you have these buds, but they come with a ton of tips, different sizes, silicone and comfort foam. I just could not get a good fit for me, the tips made all the difference in the world. I must have weird ears.
slainte_0317 said:
These are pretty much identical knock-offs https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071JK2ND6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They can be used to determine the size (it's a set of three, S/M/L). If you want the genuine tips you can get the white\clear on Amazon also, but I ordered from Bose because you get 2 pair (need to know your size) for $10 shipped and I wanted smoke (black-ish):
https://www.bose.com/en_us/products...sport_tipkit.html#v=stayhear_sport_tipkit_sml
Pics of mine from amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-...=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01KB9K9Z0
Not sure if you have these buds, but they come with a ton of tips, different sizes, silicone and comfort foam. I just could not get a good fit for me, the tips made all the difference in the world. I must have weird ears.
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Thank you! It is ordered and if it fits also my bluetooth Divacore headphones, why not a second set...
Another + for the 1More Triple Drivers. Also using Grado SR80 with the V30, but being open back design, they can be heard in the next county.

24bit/192kHz DAC

Just wanted to share what I feel is a great addition to the OP6 or other phones lacking a proper DAC. When I orderd my OP6 I didn't expect to like it as much as I do and had myself convinced I would probably be sending it back. To my surprise I actually love the device except for the overall size ( still have and prefer my 5" Pixel in this regard) and the headphone audio quality. While it was nice enough for OP to include the headphone jack, what comes out is pretty much garbage. I held on to my LG V20 for so long just for the DAC. Well I decided to take a chance and order a USB-C hi-res 24bit/192kHz DAC. The difference is nothing short of amazing when switching between the 2 outputs during the same song. While the total max volume is higher than the OP analog jack I don't feel it's as loud as the V20 but I'm relying on memory since I sold it a few months back. I am testing with power hungry Sennheiser HD 6xx phones. AT $69 it's not cheap but I fell the price is well worth it if you value hi-res sound. You do have to toggle the OTG quick setting after plugging in. Just search Audiolab Portable Headphone Amplifier Audio Powered USB DAC but I'm sure there are others.
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The dac included in the op6 is actually very decent, it is a qualcomm WCD9341 which supports up to pcm 384khz/32bit playback, 130db dynamic range and -109db of harmonic distortion. Honestly checks all the boxes for a decent dac -the v20's spec wise wasn't capable of a whole lot more. However the amplifier is weak, and with high impedance headphones the op6 won't perform well. With a low impedance pair of cans (which most are), the sound quality is very decent, and I am actually impressed. Coming from a v20 as well. Unless your driving some power hungry headphones I don't see why one would need this. Still, a pretty neat find though for those who need the extra voltage!
I have no issue with 3.5 audio jack and never had.
If oneplus decided to go in retarded way not to included audio jack in their next phone than it is going to be a HUGE deal breaker for me.
Maybe you have garbage headphones, try to get some with good quality.
habylab said:
Hey, friendly message to say you can't say 'retarded' anymore.
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since when English dictionary removed this word "retarded" ??
or is it xda insane(against freedom of speech) censorship again ?
yeah, this is what you get when publicity in private ownership.
I am planning to buy the Sennheiser HD598 to go along with my OP6, but seeing the audio output I was planning to buy an external amp/DAC combo. Seeing here I'm wondering if I should just buy an amp instead of the DAC/amp combo as it will be significantly much cheaper. Let me know which is better - just an amp or an amp/DAC combo?
toastyp said:
The dac included in the op6 is actually very decent, it is a qualcomm WCD9341 which supports up to pcm 384khz/32bit playback, 130db dynamic range and -109db of harmonic distortion. Honestly checks all the boxes for a decent dac -the v20's spec wise wasn't capable of a whole lot more. However the amplifier is weak, and with high impedance headphones the op6 won't perform well. With a low impedance pair of cans (which most are), the sound quality is very decent, and I am actually impressed. Coming from a v20 as well. Unless your driving some power hungry headphones I don't see why one would need this. Still, a pretty neat find though for those who need the extra voltage!
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Totally agree with Toastyp. Im with the most quality price headset in the market Koss Porta Pro, In addition with Neutron Player virtual DAC using cellphone chipset the hifi flac audio files sounds amazing. No need of external dac hardware like that one. Give it a try.
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I am planning to buy the Sennheiser HD598 to go along with my OP6, but seeing the audio output I was planning to buy an external amp/DAC combo. Seeing here I'm wondering if I should just buy an amp instead of the DAC/amp combo as it will be significantly much cheaper. Let me know which is better - just an amp or an amp/DAC combo?
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I'd say amplifier, but the HD598 is only 50ohm and try without at first, you might be happy without.
The Venture Electronics Odyssey is also a good USB-C DAC cable, works on OP6 with OTG, at just 20 bucks I'd say I do recommend it, not just for OP6, but also PCs and stuff. Using it also on my laptop with USB-A to USB-C and it works perfect.
The one plus 6 can't compete with the v series.
I seriously hope no one listens to the clowns stating that the one plus 6/t can compete with the v20 in quality. Do not listen to these people, they are either fanbois for one plus or they just don't know good, portable audio. Trust me, I have a one plus 6 and I had a v30. The v30 destroys the one plus 6t for music playback. I just couldn't stand the bad software on the LG V30. The one plus can't drive even mobile headphones properly. I miss LOADS of detail in my music, the volume is too low and because the headphones aren't being driven well they DON'T sound as good. I'm talking about mobile headphones here. I have an audio Technica msr7 and a Mitchell and Johnson GL1 and both sound terrible on the one plus 6t. The amp is weak and the DAC is ok. Consider yourself warned.
3165dwayne said:
I seriously hope no one listens to the clowns stating that the one plus 6/t can compete with the v20 in quality. Do not listen to these people, they are either fanbois for one plus or they just don't know good, portable audio. Trust me, I have a one plus 6 and I had a v30. The v30 destroys the one plus 6t for music playback. I just couldn't stand the bad software on the LG V30. The one plus can't drive even mobile headphones properly. I miss LOADS of detail in my music, the volume is too low and because the headphones aren't being driven well they DON'T sound as good. I'm talking about mobile headphones here. I have an audio Technica msr7 and a Mitchell and Johnson GL1 and both sound terrible on the one plus 6t. The amp is weak and the DAC is ok. Consider yourself warned.
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. I cant stand the sound at stock, ViPER4Android really helps alot.
And also, no need to get rude.
I was saying that....too low UNTIL i install VIPER4Android....
3165dwayne said:
I seriously hope no one listens to the clowns stating that the one plus 6/t can compete with the v20 in quality. Do not listen to these people, they are either fanbois for one plus or they just don't know good, portable audio. Trust me, I have a one plus 6 and I had a v30. The v30 destroys the one plus 6t for music playback. I just couldn't stand the bad software on the LG V30. The one plus can't drive even mobile headphones properly. I miss LOADS of detail in my music, the volume is too low and because the headphones aren't being driven well they DON'T sound as good. I'm talking about mobile headphones here. I have an audio Technica msr7 and a Mitchell and Johnson GL1 and both sound terrible on the one plus 6t. The amp is weak and the DAC is ok. Consider yourself warned.
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Yeah the stock sound on the OP6 headphone jack is not that great. It's just ok. I have a Soundblaster E5 that I use with my phone when I'm at home and it greatly increases the sound quality. I'm using Mitchell & Johnson JP1 headphones. They are only 32 Ohms, but they can reveal a mediocre DAC.
I'm not a hard core audiophile and I don't rely on my phone for my more serious audio listening, but I found the OP6 to be a step down in sound quality from my Nexus 6. V4A helps quite a bit, though. I'm curious to hear one of these DAC devices to see what kind of a difference it makes.
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The Venture Electronics Odyssey is also a good USB-C DAC cable, works on OP6 with OTG, at just 20 bucks I'd say I do recommend it, not just for OP6, but also PCs and stuff. Using it also on my laptop with USB-A to USB-C and it works perfect.
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Define good please because the sellers site doesn't look that pro. No specs on anything and the product page is just to funny to read.
RiTCHiE007 said:
Define good please because the sellers site doesn't look that pro. No specs on anything and the product page is just to funny to read.
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As in it's definately worth it's price, and even more. VE also produces Monk+ headphones that everyone knows about probably, and their sites do look bad and stuff, but the stuff they make is the real deal.
It's better than my laptop Legion Y530 and the OP6 with driving my AudioTechnica M-30X, has more power and is brighter than the headphone jack of OP6 I'd say. It's not a HIDIZS Sonata level of power or stuff but neither is the price
If you want real USB DAC, go for Dragonfly Black, for only 100 bucks.
Dzemper said:
As in it's definately worth it's price, and even more. VE also produces Monk+ headphones that everyone knows about probably, and their sites do look bad and stuff, but the stuff they make is the real deal.
It's better than my laptop Legion Y530 and the OP6 with driving my AudioTechnica M-30X, has more power and is brighter than the headphone jack of OP6 I'd say. It's not a HIDIZS Sonata level of power or stuff but neither is the price
If you want real USB DAC, go for Dragonfly Black, for only 100 bucks.
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Oke, that's some great points you making! I never heard of monk so this brand is all new to me so maybe that's why I was taking it seriously. I'll try to order 1 also after I repair my oneplus 6. Only thing holding me back now is that I was reading that maker had problems on his Huawei... And I'm typing this from my p20 Pro :angel:
Fanboi?
3165dwayne said:
I seriously hope no one listens to the clowns stating that the one plus 6/t can compete with the v20 in quality. Do not listen to these people, they are either fanbois for one plus or they just don't know good, portable audio. Trust me, I have a one plus 6 and I had a v30. The v30 destroys the one plus 6t for music playback. I just couldn't stand the bad software on the LG V30. The one plus can't drive even mobile headphones properly. I miss LOADS of detail in my music, the volume is too low and because the headphones aren't being driven well they DON'T sound as good. I'm talking about mobile headphones here. I have an audio Technica msr7 and a Mitchell and Johnson GL1 and both sound terrible on the one plus 6t. The amp is weak and the DAC is ok. Consider yourself warned.
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SD845 DAC can handle 32b/382kHz and has native support for DSD64 and DSD128. I'm playing 24b/192kHz and DSD128 albums with no issue at all. Quad DAC or not. Before you start screaming "Fanboi", you may want want to get off that high horse and look in the mirror. No problem pushing my WH900N headphones at all. Maybe you need to research a bit deeper get an app capable of using all the features of the OnePlus 6/6T. Oh, and buy better headphones.
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I have no issue with 3.5 audio jack and never had.
If oneplus decided to go in retarded way not to included audio jack in their next phone than it is going to be a HUGE deal breaker for me.
Maybe you have garbage headphones, try to get some with good quality.
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Hey, friendly message to say you can't say 'retarded' anymore.
I'm using Audioquest Dragonfly Red, it's really something when compared to internal DAC/AMP and when used with e.g. UAPP it performs nothing short of magical
I tested a USB-C to 3.5 mm headphone jack dongle and it doesn't work on the OnePlus 6 though it did on the 5T. Afaik these dongles even with a DAC don't work on the 6? Anyone else can confirm this or did it work for you?
Offered a Poco F1 to my wife 2 weeks ago. For fun i connected my favourites earphones KZ ZSR.
Surprise.
The F1 has much more punch than even Viper4 on my OP6.....
In fact, my old Oppo Find 7, just from box is better than than this OP6...and even with Viper4Sound, i notice some lack of strength on some details and a little "decontrol" ...
Camera and sound are the weaks points of OP6.

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