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Headphones w. Mic

Hello guys!
I'm interested in a pair of headphones/handsfree, but I've tried a few "universal" units and either the buttons or the mic doesn't work with the RAZR HD.
Is there any way we can identify which headphones/handsfree fit on our unit?
Thanks in advance.
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I will try out my wife's Klipsch Reference One's when I get home and next week I will have a pair of Miles Davis Trumpets to try out too so I will let you know.

memphis060 said:
Is there any way we can identify which headphones/handsfree fit on our unit?
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There are two specifications for implementing headset-based remote controls. One way is the way Apple implements headset controls. The other way is how everyone else in the industry implements headset controls. (sounds very "Apple-like" doesn't it?)
You can use this general rule:
If the headset says it works with the Apple iPhone, then it probably won't work for the Droid RAZR.
Quick example of this:
Klipsch Image S4: Version of headphones without headset controls.
Klipsch Image S4i: Same headphones, has headset controls that work with Apple iPhones (but not Android)
Klipsch Image S4a: Same headphones, has headset controls that work with Android.

Thanks for the input, but I have tried samsung galaxy s hands free for example and they don't work.
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may be a lil late here, but i use the dre beats for my iphone on android phones all the time and the mic works...

nemesis000000 said:
may be a lil late here, but i use the dre beats for my iphone on android phones all the time and the mic works...
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Just to be clear... the headphones and mic for these kinds of heatsets will always work regardless of intended Apple / Android manufacturer. Handling audio is just pure analog electrical signals.
However, the push button controls will depend on how the smartphone manufacturer implemented the control specifications. So even though your Dr. Dre Beats for your iPhone works for your Android smartphone, I'll bet that the buttons (Fast Forward / Rewind / Skip Track / Mute / Volume Up / Volume Down) does not work for Android the way that it works for iPhone.

I have been using Skullcandy ink'd with mic for over 6 months. At TjMaxx and Marshall's for $9.99. I also have Klipsch Promedia with Microphone. They both work flawlessly, but you can't go wrong with Skullcandy for the price. They sound awesome, come with lifetime warranty, and cost so little.

anyone can tell me if this
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A075-SKULLC...128&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=221066028978&
is compatible with razr hd?
thks a lot!

I would assuming they are the mic one they will. I have a pair of skullcandy fmj's and they work just fine. Also have a pair of Skullcandy 50/50 just the track control buttons don't work but the middle button and the mic work
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Blutooth headphones
I use de s10-hd blutooth headphones handsfree, its great, controls work and handsfree sounds great besides its rain resistant! at least a light one.
Im very happy with it

Anyone else can suggest another headphone please?
Thanks

I have Klipsch X7i both the mic and the Play/Pause button work fine. Only volume buttons don't work.
Same with my SOL Republic Tracks HD, mic & play/pause works but not volume
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Someone tested:
- Philips SHE 8005
- Jays a-Jays One+
Thanks for your feedback

[Q] Compatibilty with Bose in-ear soundtrue headphones

I am thinking about getting the bose in-ear soundtrue headphones for my OPO. There are 2 variants, 1 for the ios devices and 1 for the galaxy. I want the color available for the ios devices, I can live without volume controls, i just need to know if the mic and center button will work ?
Anybody have any exp with the same ??

I have a pair of iOS version, volume control and mic don't work with OnePlus One running CM 11S 44S Rom. Anybody with experience with Galaxy version of the same model (Bose SoundTrue in-ear phones)?

opo & bose soundtrue with inline controls & mic
I have been looking for the same answer. I dont know if soundtrue (samsung galaxy version) work with opo. But i did find this...
This forum won't allow me to post the url but it was on a digitec.ch website for the bose soundtrue headphones
On the website, in ratings and then translation of german review...
Translation:
Swap to German
12.14.2014 , 10:57
I always find problems right in-ear headphones.
The classical noise -cancelling headphones I find after a while very troublesome to wear and uncomfortable.
On -ear is not the right option .
The best experience so far I 've been using Apple EarPods and additionally EarSkinz .
I was a bit skeptical about Bose Sound True , but has shown that the headphones very comfortable to wear and deliver a balanced sound quality.
The headphones I use with my OnePlus One - all buttons function as it should.

Got them, only pause works..... was the same on my Moto X 2014...... that being said, they sound amazing. I would buy them again

Does the inline microphone work with the opo?

SportSound Problems
I recently bought the Bose SportSound ear phones, Samsung Galaxy edition and they fit and sound great BUT none of the volume keys nor the mic work with my opo. Any suggestions?

Bluetooth earpiece that supports Moto Voice/Google Now

I actually have not yet received my Moto X, but I am looking for a new earpiece to go with it. I obviously want something comfortable with good sound quality, but my "killer feature" would be one that supports Google Now or Moto Voice search when pressing the button. I saw that the Moto Hint is "always listening," and while I don't need that I would take it if there was an earpiece with better battery life/sound quality than the Hint.

raptir said:
I actually have not yet received my Moto X, but I am looking for a new earpiece to go with it. I obviously want something comfortable with good sound quality, but my "killer feature" would be one that supports Google Now or Moto Voice search when pressing the button. I saw that the Moto Hint is "always listening," and while I don't need that I would take it if there was an earpiece with better battery life/sound quality than the Hint.
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Pretty sure most bluetooth earpieces support it. Most of them have a voice command button now that works with Siri and Google Now. I have the Aftershokz Bluez 2 and they work with both Siri and Google Now/Moto Voice.

I use the lg tone pro Bluetooth. Works perfectly plus there's an app that offers just a little extra functionality... Don't know how many bluetooths offer that

_MetalHead_ said:
Pretty sure most bluetooth earpieces support it. Most of them have a voice command button now that works with Siri and Google Now. I have the Aftershokz Bluez 2 and they work with both Siri and Google Now/Moto Voice.
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I currently have an older Jabra BT2080 and the voice command button pulls up an old-style "voice dialer" on my Nexus 5. My Moto X is arriving today so I can test it there but I assume it may be the same. Also, I am really looking for an earpiece, not a stereo headset.

raptir said:
I currently have an older Jabra BT2080 and the voice command button pulls up an old-style "voice dialer" on my Nexus 5. My Moto X is arriving today so I can test it there but I assume it may be the same. Also, I am really looking for an earpiece, not a stereo headset.
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I wasn't actually recommending them, just using them as an example. Though I do recommend them for someone who is looking for that type of headset.
I'm sure any newer earpiece will advertise if it works with Google Now. The Moto X actually alerted me when I first paired my headset saying that I can use the button with Moto Voice/ Google Now.
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I use Moto Buds and seem to work fine with the Moto Apps.

_MetalHead_ said:
I wasn't actually recommending them, just using them as an example. Though I do recommend them for someone who is looking for that type of headset.
I'm sure any newer earpiece will advertise if it works with Google Now. The Moto X actually alerted me when I first paired my headset saying that I can use the button with Moto Voice/ Google Now.
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Ah, thank you. I am finding a few that advertise they are Google Now compatible but it seems to only be the more expensive options of each line, like the Jabra Stealth but none of the cheaper options. Even Motorola's own Motorola Boom doesn't advertise itself as being compatible like the Buds and Hint do...

I had the Motorola boom and it worked great with my Moto x 3013 and 2014. You just push the button on the side of the headset and say your command. I would say it worked well 95% of the time. I lost the earpiece and decided to get a Plantronics edge since it had built in sensors. That way I could just stick the earpiece in my ear to answer the call. However, support for Google now and moto voice is not so good. I push the button on the side of the headset and tell it to call someone specific and most of the time it dials the wrong contact. While the Plantronics edge is nice I would not recommend it if you are looking for Google now and Moto voice support.
However, I would recommend the boom. It works great, sounds good and has long battery life. Also, it can be had for about $50.

I also have the boom. Works great with the 2014 X.

What headphone music controls will work with the Moto X 2014?

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I bought the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear (Android Version) back in October. They worked great with my Nexus 5 and the Note 4 I owned briefly. The buttons worked to control music playback and volume with no issue. On my Moto X 2014, the controls do not work at all. Play/pause, volume, skip track, etc... are all completely non-functional.
I thought that there were only two standards, iPhone and Android, and that all Android phones should work with the controls designed for any Android phone. Obviously I was wrong. Does anyone have IEMs/headphones that have in-line controls that actually work with the Moto X 2014? Note I am speaking only about wired headsets, not bluetooth.

My LG HBS-800s work perfectly with my Pure edition running Lollipop. I have only tested it with Play Music though.

Thank you for the recommendation. I am really looking for wired options though.

I have the Bose IE2 and the newer version and they both work.

I have noticed that my Samsung headphones dont work with the X either. Volume pause etc. Not sure why but I think it is on motos end why it doesn't work.
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raptir said:
Wasn't sure where this would go, please move if inappropriate.
I bought the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear (Android Version) back in October. They worked great with my Nexus 5 and the Note 4 I owned briefly. The buttons worked to control music playback and volume with no issue. On my Moto X 2014, the controls do not work at all. Play/pause, volume, skip track, etc... are all completely non-functional.
I thought that there were only two standards, iPhone and Android, and that all Android phones should work with the controls designed for any Android phone. Obviously I was wrong. Does anyone have IEMs/headphones that have in-line controls that actually work with the Moto X 2014? Note I am speaking only about wired headsets, not bluetooth.
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We had this conversation over on the Motorola site. Android does not bake in headphone control (except pause/pick-up/hang-up). Some manufacturers have, such as Samsung and I guess LG, and those work with all of the controls. Motorola does not add in the functionality. There are some headphones that work with a software driver (app) that looks for button press, but I've never tried those. I have gone to bluetooth for my phone.

My skullcandy Ink'd work. Play, pause, skip, previous.
Not my preferred pair but when I need the controls...

Note10.1Dude said:
We had this conversation over on the Motorola site. Android does not bake in headphone control (except pause/pick-up/hang-up). Some manufacturers have, such as Samsung and I guess LG, and those work with all of the controls. Motorola does not add in the functionality. There are some headphones that work with a software driver (app) that looks for button press, but I've never tried those. I have gone to bluetooth for my phone.
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Hm, that's... odd since the headphones work on Nexus devices. And I would assume anything built in to a Nexus device is baked into Android...

jphilippon said:
My skullcandy Ink'd work. Play, pause, skip, previous.
Not my preferred pair but when I need the controls...
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My skullcandy 50|50 did not work very well, the link control didn't work and i always heard electrical noise at the beginning of music or movie
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I have the Amazon Premium Headphones; they work very well. (the controls work too)

Note10.1Dude said:
We had this conversation over on the Motorola site. Android does not bake in headphone control (except pause/pick-up/hang-up). Some manufacturers have, such as Samsung and I guess LG, and those work with all of the controls. Motorola does not add in the functionality. There are some headphones that work with a software driver (app) that looks for button press, but I've never tried those. I have gone to bluetooth for my phone.
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Android (software) does have it baked in most nexus(hardware) have it
Nexus 5(lg) nexus6 (Motorola)
Android supports but hardware needs support it too
Like HTC LG Samsung Nokia Sony

I've been using the Plantronics BackBeat GO Wireless Headphones.
Controls:
Accept or Bypass Calls
Volume Up & Volume Down
Up & Down Skip Tracks
Pause & Play Music

Question The stereo speaker gyp- how to get around?

I'm sure I'm not the only one that upgraded to a new Motorola and discovered after-the-fact that they nixed the stereo speakers I was especially angry because the "Motorola Moto G Stylus" is listed everywhere as having stereo sound, but the 2021 version does not.
After it was delivered, my carrier and Motorola both basically told me thanks for your money, get lost.
The speaker on the 2021 is okay, though I had a Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen for almost a decade and was always proud of the fact that it had stereo, and certainly wanted it with the upgraded phone.
Aside from feeling I was deceived.... the speaker works except in games like Jackpot, where the sound most definitely only comes from one side of the phone, and it just ruins the experience.
I'm intrigued by one thing though- the 2nd earpiece speaker already on the Motorola, even in the 2021. Why can't that be turned on too? Surely that would make a difference, not true stereo like the older Motorola phones... but at least enough so some games don't sound so one-sided.
I believe people are calling the concept "Dolby Atmos Surround Sound", per an app I can't find a way to install......turning on the earpiece ALSO when playing videos and games (see video). But so far I haven't found a step-through for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 2021. Has anyone done this, and can they help?
I've found an app that will play music through the earpiece only, but no mod to turn on and use both speakers when playing media & games.

Use the Earpiece & Speaker Together for Surround Sound on Your Galaxy Note 3
Located at the bottom of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 lies the speaker from which music, notifications, and most other audio comes from, which provides warm and clear sound when needed. When you need the audio to be louder, that's where third-party speakers come in handy, which you could have at...
galaxy-note-3.gadgethacks.com
Solution for the Galaxy Note 3 only.
bummer

Here's how to do it on the OnePlus 6.
I'm surprised nobody knows how to do this for a Motorola Stylus?
But surely.....

Galaxy S8 stereo mod instructions. I guess I just bought the wrong freaking phone :/