Need Recommendation for In Ear headphones with In Line MIC & Volume controls - Nexus 6P Accessories

Been searching in multiple threads and found no definitive answer. I am a big fan of in ear headphones due to the magnitude of work calls, I take from my cell phone. Has anyone been able to find a good pair of in ear headphones with in line Mic and working controls?
I am not looking for Bluetooth headphones - trying to avoid one more device to charge due to my frequent travel.

I also travel frequently and I've been using these. They sound awesome and they work for both iPhone and Android which is perfect for me as my company makes me use an iPhone.
**I was going to post the link, but it's not allowing me. They are the a-Jays Five ear buds

Currently i'm using my samsung earbuds. they are ok. Don't love them and they work ok.
Last night there was a lightening deal for these:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YJS4RLM?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I will get these tomorrow and see how they go.

I have the Bose QC 20 (Samsung model which is their Android compatible line) they work great! It has active noise canceling, volume +,- and play pause all work! They are pricey at $300 but well worth it for the ANC for a non audiophile

Waiting on my Glow headphones to arrive, hopefully they'll give a good experience.

Have a budget for these? I have tons of recommendations, but no use getting links for $200 headphones if you have a $40 budget.

I'm surprised no one brought this up but the Xiaomi Pistons are a pretty good pair of IEMs and is surprisingly cheap (you have to beware of knock offs).
Multiple people on XDA have praised the Pistons as well as audio websites.
See, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671888 (2.0)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/review-xiaomi-pistons-3-0-ear-t3075352 (3.0)

zephiK said:
I'm surprised no one brought this up but the Xiaomi Pistons are a pretty good pair of IEMs and is surprisingly cheap (you have to beware of knock offs).
Multiple people on XDA have praised the Pistons as well as audio websites.
See, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2671888 (2.0)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/review-xiaomi-pistons-3-0-ear-t3075352 (3.0)
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I have the Pistons 2 / 2nd gen (official name escapes me) but the mic and buttons do not work with my 6p. So far only my old samsung earphones work. I also ordered the new Xiaomi ie earphones (4th gen pistons). Hopefully they work well.

Elnrik said:
Have a budget for these? I have tons of recommendations, but no use getting links for $200 headphones if you have a $40 budget.
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I am not looking to spend more than 100$ for a pair of in Ear headphones. Unless, someone tells me, Vmoda ZN works awesome with 6P . They are on amazon for 185$

Dynamic driver headphones:
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear
by Sennheiser
Link: http://amzn.com/B00N3RFFV6
Klipsch R6 Black In-Ear Headphone with Patented Oval Tip (Black)
by Klipsch
Link: http://amzn.com/B00M3RR21
RHA Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphone with Remote and Microphone - 3 Year Warranty
by RHA
Link: http://amzn.com/B00ELAM8NC
Hybrid driver:
Sony inner ear headphone XBA-A1 Black (japan Import)
by Sony
Link: http://amzn.com/B00NW35D2C
DUNU DN-1000 Hybrid earphone (twin BA + 1 dynamic drivers)
by DUNU
Link: http://amzn.com/B00GH752A
Balanced armature:
Sony XBA-1 Balanced Armature Headphones-1 Driver
by Sony
Link: http://amzn.com/B006K55662
Some are over the $100 price point, and some I'm not sure about microphone compatibility (RHA), but those are all about the best bang for the buck headphones I would recommend. The Sony XBA-A1 being my top pick in the list. Hybrid buds sound sooooo good. I had the RHA T20i and would highly recommend RHA.
Most of these headphones would be "fun" or warm sounding (bass emphasising) buds as that is what I enjoy for a daily driver. More natural or flat sounding headsets would be the Klipsch or Sennheiser sets.
I would love to recommend more balanced armature headsets, but none of the ones I've heard and liked can be had for less than $200. Westone and Etymotic, for example.
I hope that helps!
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I see some links are broken. I'll try to fix when I can edit on a PC. My phone kills cut and pasted links at times. I blame autocorrect.

Elnrik said:
Dynamic driver headphones:
Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear
by Sennheiser
Link: http://amzn.com/B00N3RFFV6
Klipsch R6 Black In-Ear Headphone with Patented Oval Tip (Black)
by Klipsch
Link: http://amzn.com/B00M3RR21
RHA Noise Isolating In-Ear Headphone with Remote and Microphone - 3 Year Warranty
by RHA
Link: http://amzn.com/B00ELAM8NC
Hybrid driver:
Sony inner ear headphone XBA-A1 Black (japan Import)
by Sony
Link: http://amzn.com/B00NW35D2C
DUNU DN-1000 Hybrid earphone (twin BA + 1 dynamic drivers)
by DUNU
Link: http://amzn.com/B00GH752A
Balanced armature:
Sony XBA-1 Balanced Armature Headphones-1 Driver
by Sony
Link: http://amzn.com/B006K55662
Some are over the $100 price point, and some I'm not sure about microphone compatibility (RHA), but those are all about the best bang for the buck headphones I would recommend. The Sony XBA-A1 being my top pick in the list. Hybrid buds sound sooooo good. I had the RHA T20i and would highly recommend RHA.
Most of these headphones would be "fun" or warm sounding (bass emphasising) buds as that is what I enjoy for a daily driver. More natural or flat sounding headsets would be the Klipsch or Sennheiser sets.
I would love to recommend more balanced armature headsets, but none of the ones I've heard and liked can be had for less than $200. Westone and Etymotic, for example.
I hope that helps!
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I see some links are broken. I'll try to fix when I can edit on a PC. My phone kills cut and pasted links at times. I blame autocorrect.
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Are these tested to work on Nexus 6P?

chichu_9 said:
Are these tested to work on Nexus 6P?
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Sennheiser Momentum's in Ear confirmed to be working in this reddit post. https://m.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3qsfx9/nexus_6p_headphone_compatibility/
The Klipsch R6m and Sony earphones are single button, and I haven't had an issue with them.
As for the RHA, you'll have to Google for that. I've heard they work on most Android phones, but it's so hit and miss.

I have the Sennheisers and they work perfectly
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which earphones

Hello
i need help and i know that here are some audiophiles
i have desire and i want to buy some earphone to 40€+-30%
cant decide between in-ear and on/over-ear and i dont want some ****ty chinese stuff
can anybode help me?
thanks
I prefer to have over/on-ear headset since not every in-ears can fit my ears.
Lots of in-ears fall easily from my ears, getting the one which fits well is difficult as hell for me.
For these price range I suggest these on- and over-ear headphones:
1. Sony XB300 or 500 (I have a XB300)
2. Koss porta pro (My sister has this)
3. AKG K420 (not for big heads)
I am wearing XB300 for daily basis (subways, streets, etc.) but using Sennheiser PXC450 at home or for long journies especially on airplanes.
PXC450 is one of the best headphone have ever bought
I would highly recommend the Sennheiser CX400II!
These are in-ear and come with 6(!) sizes of rubbers for it. They cancel A LOT of voice. If someone is talking right next to you and you're listening to music you hear about nothing. Also the sound quality is very good, if you like bass, it's definitely a great set!
Greetzz
Gup
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Found a link: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheise...ssic-line_cxseries-in-ear-earphones-cx-400-ii
Price will be (in the Netherlands) around €35
thanks for replies guys
i was thinking about akg k420, but they are plastic and i would brake them sooner or later
Sony XB500 and Sennheiser CX400II look really good, now i cant decide :-/
I would recommend to think also about buying the Koss Porta Pro. I bought it for round about 25 € and I think the sound is better than my 100 € Bose Headphones.
I didn't expect much, but it has a brilliant sound and I was really, really surprised.
There are also 10 years warranty... Easy to carry and there's a bag and a 6.2mm adapter included.
I use the in ear Sony MDR-ex300! Perfect sound and powerfull bass.
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I don't know but maybe there is a place you can test several types? We can tip a lot of things but all our ears and tastes are different.
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I have ordered this ones: hxxp://xxx.head-fi.org/t/576532/fxc51-review-a-supreme-value
I have read great things about this too: hxxp://xxx.koss.com/en/products/headphones/ear-clip-headphones/KSC75__KSC75_Ear_Clip_Headphones
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I like the ones that came with my Desire....and when they stopped working I rang HTC who were more than helpful and sent me a replacement pair for free
As an old-school valve amp & vinyl audiophile and former high-end hi-fi salesman, I suggest you need to be asking yourself the following questions:
1. What kind of music do you listen to?
2. How much looking isolation from external sound would you like?
3. Do you like your sound to be really neutral or "coloured"?
4. Do you have equalisation in your ROM or music app?
We've found the Koss Mirages are a great price, have a punchy dynamic sound with good external isolation, and are quite comfortable. Koss also have a great replacement policy.
I've just bought some Yamaha EPH-50's and am surprised by their great low frequency response and smooth natural highs. They convey a nice sense of space (as much as can be had in an earbud).
In terms of frequency balance, the lows are surprisingly deep and clean. They are a bit mid-bass heavy though, and they lack the high-frequency sizzle that some people incorrectly perceive as "clarity". Cymbals may appear a bit recessed but could be augmented with a bit of top-end EQ in your player. Despite this the top end still delivers a lot of detail.
Vocals are especially good and the more subtle nuances of well-recorded acoustic instrumental tracks are nicely defined and rendered. Bass drums have good punch on the right recordings.
Overall I find them very satisfying for relaxed non-fatiguing listening over a good period of time.
They also seem quite efficient on my HTC Desire (not renown for their ear-splitting volume) ... for me they are plenty loud at about 50%.
The only thing I'm not sold on with them is the are a bit fiddly removing as where the cable enters the driver is shiny chrome plastic that is a bit hard to grip.
I use Monster Turbine for daily usage and these are the best in-ear headphones I've ever heard. They are really useful and bring natural highs as well as a good bass.
I prefer in-ears from Sennheiser (about 50.-) and normal, heavy headphones with heavy bass from Sony at home.
I don't think the Desire is all that great in terms of audio though, so I wouldn't spend to much there.
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i recommend getting the on ear headphones from Energy Sistem DJ 400. My friend has them and he let me try them on my Desire and the sound is phenomenal If u listen at 100% u cant hear anything around you and also what music you hear all others around you can hear it too. Their price is around 12-13 euros in my country..
I use a set of Beyer Dynamic MMX100 In-ear phones/headset- excellent set of headphones, I find Sennheisers to be slightly too transparent/tinny and all Beyers seem to be slightly warmer- good enough for the majority of the music industry/music studios etc then good enough for me
They are usually £120 RRP, but if you look on Amazon.co.uk, one seller has them in stock and selling them for £79.99 with free delivery (Amazon currently selling them for £102.11).
for on-the-go earphones, IEM are the best. Off the bat, I would recommend something from Westone.
But since there is a budget involved, something from Ultimate Ears or Klipsch would be good.
wviegas said:
I use the in ear Sony MDR-ex300! Perfect sound and powerfull bass.
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I wouldn't go with these Sony ones. Reviews state the sound is brilliant, but then both ear pieces die in a couple of months.
I'm using some No Fear earphones, like stated before...Desire isn't an excellent audio device so I'm ok with them ^_^
Sennheiser CX 300-II Precision.
i-beats by dr Dre, best sound ever heard from earphones
Costena said:
Sennheiser CX 300-II Precision.
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Best way to spend $20 I've seen yet.

quality headphones

hey guys just lost my note 4 samsung headphone that i was very happy with. what kind of headphones are you guys using and where are you guys getting them from. definitely not trying to break the bank
Klipsch S4A (II) because I read on What hifi that they have a good performance / price ratio. After almost 4 years of daily use and abuse still working perfectly.
I use Xiaomi Piston 2.0, cheap and they do the job.
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Klipsch S4A (II) because I read on What hifi that they have a good performance / price ratio. After almost 4 years of daily use and abuse still working perfectly.
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I also love these headphones. Unfortunately Ive gone through multiple pairs but klipsch has replaced them every single time
Jaybird Bluebuds X2
Best. Bluetooth. Earbuds. EVER.
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As an IEM I'm using the Ultimate Ears UE900, On Ear Beyerdynamic dt1350 and at home Beyerdynamic T90.
Both UE900 and dt1350 I'm using with Viper4Android and headphone correction filters
Been running my Shure 215s for a few months now. Fantastic IEMs with detachable cords and a nice warranty. Can go wrong for $100.
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I also love these headphones. Unfortunately Ive gone through multiple pairs but klipsch has replaced them every single time
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There're two models. I have second version which is better. (less likely to break the cables)
For over-ear headphones I'd use my current (albeit pricey pair)- Sony MDR 1RNC
Alternatively for in-ear headphones, try Sennheiser Momentum IN Ear earphones- they're fantastic and you can get them with an in-line mic.
Just make sure you buy the ones specifically for Android as there is also a pair compatible with Apple in line controls.
alher591 said:
hey guys just lost my note 4 samsung headphone that i was very happy with. what kind of headphones are you guys using and where are you guys getting them from. definitely not trying to break the bank
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First, do you mean Headphone or Earphone?
If you mean Earphone, do you need inline remote?
If you need the remote, Samsung's OEM Earphone is quite good.
Earphone
Budget : Mid-Hi
Sony Earphones is great, just browse online for your preferred price/quality ratio.
Philips Earphone. Also browse online for price/quality ratio
Sennheiser Earphones
Headphones
Budget : Hi
Sony MDR-10R (with inline remote)
Sony MDR-1R (with inline remote)
Sony MDR-1A (with inline remote)
Sony MDR-1RBT (Bluetooth with remote)
Sony MDR-1ABT (Bluetooth with remote)
Philips Fidelio Series
Sennheiser Momentum Series
Logitech Ultimate Ears Series
I'm using Sony MDR-1ABT for now & it costs around USD400.
I get it from an online shop in my country.
I choose Sony MDR-1ABT because :
It has great battery life, around 30 hours of nonstop music play
It has a great audio quality
It has cable option
It support High Fidelity / High Definition audio (24Bit 194KHz) through cable
It support near HiFi quality through Bluetooth
Great look
Comfortable Earpad for long time usage
Can be used for answering phone
It has NFC for quick connect
Battery can be replaced if it's broken (non user replaceable though, but I can do that )
alher591 said:
hey guys just lost my note 4 samsung headphone that i was very happy with. what kind of headphones are you guys using and where are you guys getting them from. definitely not trying to break the bank
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I'm currently using a pair of Ausdom earphones. I used to hunt good quality earphones at cheap price from SlickDeals.
When on the road, I need something reasonable in every aspect, reasonable in price and performance. The earphones that meet those criteria for me are Sony MH-1 and Xiaomi Pistons 2.1. The Sonys are a little more bassy, but the older, cheaper models (the MH-1Cs I think) need a OMTP to CTIA adaptor (dirt cheap) to work correctly. The Xiaomi pistons are incredibly beautiful to me, have great feel and built quality and they are equally cheap.
When at home, I use the Nokia WH-930 by Monster, good enough for me.
Here is the king of low budget earphones : https://www.monoprice.com/Product?p_id=8320
They are $5 right now and according to several tests, you will hardly find anything better for less than $30.
I am using the stock ones and they're quite good.
I find the stock ones pure garbage. Using shure se215.
I have been using the new Vmoda wireless. Awesome bluetooth headset!!
http://v-moda.com/crossfade-wireless/
RE-400 by HiFi-man.
About $100 CAD and sound amazing.
Just brought Aukey Bluetooth 4.1 earbuds. Good sound quality and nice texture. Now £12.99 with code. You could find the code on the amazon product page.
geevh said:
Klipsch S4A (II) because I read on What hifi that they have a good performance / price ratio. After almost 4 years of daily use and abuse still working perfectly.
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I Use JBL J33 with my Enyos Note 4. Didn't like the way the original ones sound.
Im loving the music and have so much headphone at the same time but the best is the samsung level over ( i have beats solo 2 and studio but thease are worst so much aspect)

Bluetooth or wireless Heaphones?

Anyone recommend wireless headphones for listening to music?
Strangely, my Sony headphones which work on my note 3 don't work on my 6P. I think I saw some complaints on the internet too. It's like the jack is just a prop on my 6P. Really my first complaint.....love the phone otherwise!
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Anyone recommend wireless headphones for listening to music?
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In ear, on ear, or over ear?
What kind of music?
Generally speaking, I haven't met a pair of Bluetooth headphones I've liked enough that I'd buy them. I'll stick with my Blue MoFi and Sony XBA-A3 headphones. That said, there are some I've heard which weren't bad.
http://amzn.com/B00MCHE38OO
I've heard those, and they were pretty good. Have to be careful on the bass boost, or it bleeds into mids. Can be used as wired headphones too. Very comfortable!
The Jaybird X2 buds are about as highly recommended as in ear Bluetooth devices come. I thought they were good, but didn't hold a candle to the A3's.
The phiaton 530's were good, but I can't stand on ear phones. Sound better wired, but that could have been due to the source I was using when I listened to them.
Parrot Zik is also very nice I've been told.
Hope that helps.
Elnrik said:
In ear, on ear, or over ear?
What kind of music?
Generally speaking, I haven't met a pair of Bluetooth headphones I've liked enough that I'd buy them. I'll stick with my Blue MoFi and Sony XBA-A3 headphones. That said, there are some I've heard which weren't bad.
http://amzn.com/B00MCHE38OO
I've heard those, and they were pretty good. Have to be careful on the bass boost, or it bleeds into mids. Can be used as wired headphones too. Very comfortable!
The Jaybird X2 buds are about as highly recommended as in ear Bluetooth devices come. I thought they were good, but didn't hold a candle to the A3's.
The phiaton 530's were good, but I can't stand on ear phones. Sound better wired, but that could have been due to the source I was using when I listened to them.
Parrot Zik is also very nice I've been told.
Hope that helps.
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Error on link.
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Sony MDR-XB950BT Bluetooth Extra Bass Headphone - Black (International Version U.S. warranty may not apply)
by Sony
Link: http://amzn.com/B00NBR6QMK
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There you go. Not sure what that link is on about a warranty. Pretty sure you can get those at best buy.
Nakamichi.
Hmmm... Built in DAC. Interesting. I may have to go check those out.
http://www.sony.com/electronics/headband-headphones/mdr-1adac
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Nakamichi.
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That's a name I haven't heard in about 20 years.
Elnrik said:
Hmmm... Built in DAC. Interesting. I may have to go check those out.
http://www.sony.com/electronics/headband-headphones/mdr-1adac
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That's a name I haven't heard in about 20 years.
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I had never heard it before until somebody recommended me a while ago. I ordered and am very impressed!
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GD91XB2/r...headphones&dpPl=1&dpID=41dDvBLOzJL&ref=plSrch
They were one of the premier Japanese audio makers for home audio until the market got crazy. That was late 90's I think. Some Chinese company bought them up and I haven't heard of them since. Do your pair say where they were made ?
Elnrik said:
They were one of the premier Japanese audio makers for home audio until the market got crazy. That was late 90's I think. Some Chinese company bought them up and I haven't heard of them since. Do your pair say where they were made ?
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Doesn't say on the headphones. I probably threw the box away. Really solid built though. Very satisfied so far.
I know that people will bash anything "Beats", but my bluetooth Beats Studio headphones works fine with the 6P. When I bought it, there weren't too many options that had both Bluetooth and active noise cancelling, but there are some more now.
There are some great options. Beats, Parrot, V-moda and more. Most work with Android, but work better with an iPhone. Personally I really love the Sony headphones. Great sound, good comfort, really durable, subtle looks and work great with Android. Just grab a pair that matches your needs. I would recommend one of these:
- Sony MDR 1ABT
- Sony MDR 1RBT
- Sony MDR 10BT
Bought the 1ABT myself after trying loads of headphones. Got them for about 300. Hard to find a good deal on the internet though.
Any aptX compatible? How's creative?
http://www.aptx.com/products/browse/categories
Plantronics BackBeat 903+. Got them for around 80€ and I'm pretty satisfied for a daily driver.
I have the Earins initially founded on Kickstarter: www.earin.com I find they're pretty good for how small they are. In terms of sound quality I've heard better but, for the portability its really quite amazing. Here's an unboxing: https://youtu.be/uzeUEL9Ej08
Any can recommend good earphones since 6p doesn't have any in the box
Not wireless
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adamo86 said:
Any can recommend good earphones since 6p doesn't have any in the box
Not wireless
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Cheap but good:
http://amzn.com/B00W4JD61A
http://amzn.com/B003WV39B6
$50 - $100 range:
http://www.sony.com/electronics/in-ear-headphones/mdr-xb50ap
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/momentum-m2
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/momentum-headphones-in-ear
http://amzn.com/B00JFBDZ5W
More $
http://amzn.com/B00NW35A98
http://amzn.com/B0050L5VO4
http://amzn.com/B00GB2QG0E
I have the Sony A3's and they are amazing.
I love my Jaybirds Bluebud X's
I just bought a pair of cheap soundpeats QY7s. Small Bluetooth earbuds with a mic.
Doesn't sound too bad either.

Which headphones are using with your 6P? How much did you pay for them?

Since the Nexus 6P comes without headphones, I was wondering which headphones everyone is using, and how much did it cost them? Would you recommend them to others? If you have tried more than once pair of headphones (wired or wireless) which one would you recommend?
I'm using the XBA-A3's at work and on the go: http://amzn.com/B00FJISZ28 They use a hybrid driver - pairing both a dynamic driver with two balanced armature drivers to create a fantastic sound.
I wear them about 6 hours per work day. They are by far the best sounding headphones I own. That's saying something, as I also own Sennheiser HD 650's, AudioTechnica ath-m50x, Shure SRH-840, Blue MoFi's, and Vmoda Crossfades which I use with my laptop and various portable/desktop headphone amps/dacs.
In searching for the best earbuds, I purchased and returned the RHA t20i, Shure 425s, Sennheiser Momentums, B&W C5s, and Audio-Technica ATH-CKR10... none of which were bad by any stretch of the imagination. The Audio Technica CKR10s are the closest to the XBA-A3, in my opinion. The XBA-A3's have an edge in mid and high end clarity in my comparisons. Balanced armatures for the win. I also prefer the over-ear wire guide and detachable cables. Also, most of those listed above don't have an in-line mic, which the Sony's do have. So, the A3's won, and I'm loving them daily.
M_Shaaban said:
Since the Nexus 6P comes without headphones, I was wondering which headphones everyone is using, and how much did it cost them? Would you recommend them to others? If you have tried more than once pair of headphones (wired or wireless) which one would you recommend?
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Sennheiser HD800's with a chord Hugo amplifier.
~$2200 and sounds wonderful. Would recommend it any day.
I've always used my Audio Technica ATH-ESW9 for whenever I'm away from my T1 at home. They're around $200 new and I got mine for $120 like new off of Amazon a couple years ago. One thing I've always like is the sound signature of the ESW9 deviates from the rest of the Audio Technica offerings, and it's an absolute joy for listening to acoustic instruments. Brownie points for using real wood too. Along with the durable lambskin leather, part of the reason why I prefer them for portable use, the ESW9 provide decent isolation without muting your surroundings when they're properly seated on your ears. Call me paranoid, but too much isolation is why I don't use earbuds; I see it as a hazard.
LG HBS-810, paid about $85, plus $15 for some comply foam tips. Can't complain.
Sony XB-90EX (About 120$ import) with Gain ramped to 5 and the new powerAMP, I think I'm sold until the hybrid tips wear off.
SpiritBreak3r said:
Sony XB-90EX (About 120$ import) with Gain ramped to 5 and the new powerAMP, I think I'm sold until the hybrid tips wear off.
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I've just ordered a pair of these, how are you finding them in general?
Stretlow said:
I've just ordered a pair of these, how are you finding them in general?
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I'm a basshead and this is my first "In-ear" monitors. I've also been and will be sony's XB fanboy and these pair just blew my mind.
JVC FX850s, though the phone's output & internal DAC makes them sound like crap (coming from Note 4). V4A doesn't make it much better. Placed an order for a cheap portable DAC, FiiO K1.
SpiritBreak3r said:
I'm a basshead and this is my first "In-ear" monitors. I've also been and will be sony's XB fanboy and these pair just blew my mind.
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Great to hear, fan of the bass myself... thanks for the post..
They're currently somewhere between Japan and Manchester
I'm using Sony MDR-EX650 Earphones with Brass Housing, Smartphone Mic and Control. By far the best in ear headphones I've ever bought, and I'm really hard to please when it comes to sound quality. The sounds take is incredibly open for in ear headphones. I can hardly feel them in my ears, the bass Is punchy without making the sound muddy. Fantastic, really glad I bought the 6p, and these headphones. Got them for £60 but can get them for around £40 online
Bose QC 20's ("Samsung Model" which is their Android version) All of the buttons work (vol+,-, play/pause) and it has ANC with an 'active button'. The active mode gives you mild noise canceling with enhanced speaking level tones for running/working out. I paid $300 for them this past summer and I don't regret it at all. I own 5 pairs of Bose headphones total (QC 20's, Freestyle, SiE 2's, OE 2's and the True Sound over ear ones)
Been using the latest xiaomi in ear pro these past two weeks, it is a hybrid : 1ba and 1 dynamic. Bass seem overpowered (i'm not a basshead), mid a bit high and buttons (mic n vol) works with my music player (black player ex), build quality is great for the price. I would recommend this Xiaomi (i got it for around $28 ) for 'on the go' earphones. For 'serious listening' i use my red Shure 535LE with black oyaide cable.
I'm rocking a V-Moda Crossfade LP2 - picked them up as open box off eBay for $99 and added the XL foam ear pads from V-Moda, also an eBay purchase. They sound ridiculously good, and the ear pads make these comfy af. The inline remote does NOT work though, but it worked on a Lumia - go figure, as Apple and MS have a patent deal. >.> Get with it Google! I miss pausing my music or summoning Cortana with the Play/Pause button on the cable.
M_Shaaban said:
Since the Nexus 6P comes without headphones, I was wondering which headphones everyone is using, and how much did it cost them? Would you recommend them to others? If you have tried more than once pair of headphones (wired or wireless) which one would you recommend?
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I've got a few hooked up for different purposes, Grado SR325i are my hands down favorite for sound but unless I'm sitting still in a quiet room they're not so wonderful.
Realistically though, my MPOW Cheetah Blueetooth get the most play time. $16 on sale. They don't sound anywhere as nice as my RE0's (which I bought so long ago I don't remember the price, definitely more than $16 though), but the whole wireless headphone thing is just so darn practical and the battery life is good enough that I would definitely recommend them.
I've been using Audio-Technica M50x's ($133) around the house and Klipsch S4's ($99) or Jbuds ($35) while out and about. Very happy with all of them.
I use some jbl wireless in ears, bose qc 20s, and sennheiser momentum in ears.
Beats PowerBeats2 Bluetooth for cardio. Paid $100 on Black Friday. I think at $100, its pretty good. Battery life is amazing. Sound is decent. But I wouldn't pay full price for them.
Shure SE215 for everything else. Paid $100 for them.
Bose QC15 for flights which I haven't traveled much lately so its not used ah much. Forgot how much I paid. Maybe $300ish.
I also have Bose IE2, Audio Technician M50 but those are rarely used.
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For wireless listening, I use a pair of Jaybird Bluebuds X. They work ver well and sound pretty good.
For wired listening, I have a pair of Klipsch S4is that I use when the BlueBuds are out of battery, and mostly for calls. My favorite pair are the Vmoda Crossfade LP2. The Vmoda give me the best sound out of all my headphones, but I don't like wearing them for extended periods of time. The Vmoda inline controller button does not work on the 6P by the way, and the same applies to many stock headphones for some reason.
I backed The Dash on Kickstarter two years ago and it looks like I should finally be getting mine in the next month or two. I'm very excited to get them to replace the BlueBuds, but Bluetooth sound quality will never match wired units.
M_Shaaban said:
Since the Nexus 6P comes without headphones, I was wondering which headphones everyone is using, and how much did it cost them? Would you recommend them to others? If you have tried more than once pair of headphones (wired or wireless) which one would you recommend?
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Unless you are an audiophile, I will recommend the Mpow Wolverine: http://amzn.com/B017I50T0K. They are cheap and the sound is excellent in my opinion. Additionally, they work perfectly with "Ok Google" commands, I mean detecting the "OK Google", which I have found to be inconsistent with other wireless or wired headphones. The microphone is on the volume control bar, so it is closer to your face and phone calls are really clear.
I also own the Mpow Swift: http://amzn.com/B00PW3B194, which I bought first. These are not as good, the sound is not the best in my opinion. I use them at work to listen to music and news podcast, so I don't need real good sound, as I keep the volume very low. The microphone in this one is on the right-ear headphone, so people have trouble hearing me if it is windy.
PS: No, I don't work for Mpow, I bought them because I found them on sale, so I paid $9.99 for each one.

In Ear Heaphones

I would like some recommendations on In Ear Headphones that work and sound good with the Nexus 6p.
My price point is $100 or under. These will be for general use, listening to music, taking phone calls, etc.
What do you like?
Thanks,
Rick
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I use the Klipsch s4 with the combination of the Comply Isolation tips. These headphones sound really good already, but with those tips you'll get an even better sound, bass, and more confort. There is now a newer version for the Klipsch that is the R6 and it's only $59.99, or the R6i that comes with phone controls and mic for $79.99. Now, if you'd like bluetooth, you can never go wrong with the Jaybirds X2's, I have them as well and sound very good to me, keep in mind I am no audiophile. Just my two cents!
My favorite pair of in-ear headphones has been my Jaybird X2's. http://www.jaybirdsport.com/x2-bluetooth-headphones/
The fact that they are not uncomfortable after a 20+ mile bike ride seals the deal for me. Fantastic headphones, and under your price point.
My back-up suggestion would be the LG Tone series headphones. They are also fantastic, but not as secure fitting or comfortable as the X2's I have.
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My favorite pair of in-ear headphones has been my Jaybird X2's. http://www.jaybirdsport.com/x2-bluetooth-headphones/
The fact that they are not uncomfortable after a 20+ mile bike ride seals the deal for me. Fantastic headphones, and under your price point.
My back-up suggestion would be the LG Tone series headphones. They are also fantastic, but not as secure fitting or comfortable as the X2's I have.
Sound Magic E10 in-ear headphones - Win the What Hi-Fi award (UK) for in-ear headphones year on year and they're considerably cheaper than the opposition that they always beat.
http://www.whathifi.com/soundmagic/e10s/review
Thanks for the replies. I think the first step is for me to order some comply tips. I have some Klipsch S4's that I need to try with new tips.
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