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[Headphones/Earbuds Review]SOL Republic AMPS HD

This is a new thread about the AMPS HD because the other thread I was on was referring to the regular AMPS.
After continuing using the AMPS HD, these are really nice headsets. More I use them, the more I love the clear sound and hard thump of the earbuds. No it's not bass heavy, but if the bass is called for, the earbuds can handle it. I totally recommend these buds as well, and the "no-tangle" cords are great. Especially when I was using my Audio Technica ATH EC7's which I bought years ago, which still is great, but produce no bass at all, tangles up ALL THE TIME lol...never thought I would love the linguine cords so much .
Ok got them in. The build is nice, very comparable to the iBeats that I have that are taken from a HTC Rezound. The isolation is on par with the beats and the SOL Republic Amps HD has 4 different ear buds to try out. More choices for a better fit.
With my excitement, I plugged these badboys in and opened up google music run a few tracks off of it and to my chagrin, the left ear was distorted! I was like all heck..now I gotta do a warranty return. I called Sol Republic up and told them my situation. They sent me an email on warranty return details. I then took a step back and try to plug the SOL AMPS HD back in and the left side had no issues anymore. Did it need to warm up? Who knows, the driver works.
Next, the fitment, with the supplied earbuds, it's really hard not to find a fit. And if you register with Sol Republic they will supply you with free earbuds for life. Cool thing to know... Also the pouch is neat too, kinda like a deflated thin kickball but the case works and has a cool to link to stuff like bags or a belt loop lol...
Ok, now down to the nitty gritty...the sound. How do these sound? GREAT. They are not for the BASS heads but more like the rounded sounds like Vmoda. They handle bass well, but that is not what the SOL Amps HDs are meant for. They are meant for pretty much a clear reproduction and are forgiving whereas you have to keep in mind you are listening to mp3. But comparing it to my Rezound iBeats, which are indeed top heavy on the bass compared to the SOL Amps HD that are not. But don't get me wrong, you max out the volume and you can still hear the tracks pretty damn clear.
As for the three button functionality, keep in mind the box indicates that the AMPS HD are for iphones and ipods. But in using them in calling the mic works from what I can tell when I call into tmobile to get my minutes and such. BUT only the middle button works for our phones. Pair the headphones with the jays headset app from the market (free) and you can use the middle button for other things than just call and hang up the phone. With the app, you can adust the volume and actually skip tracks as well. So the other buttons are not missed. Admittingly the center button does get kind of annoying, compared to a dedicated volume button. But I don't mind it.
Bottom line would I recommend this? Yes for an alternative to the heavy bass headphones in the market today. I have my go-to over the ear headphones, the v-moda crossfades lps and they are a dream to listen to. Clear as day and not heavy in the bass, much like these SOL Amps HDs. I have to preface the recommendation with that I did NOT pay full retail (99usd) in like best buy or the like. So if you can get it cheaper than retail, it's worth every penny.
Anyway, here are pics....questions anyone?
EDIT: Upon my initial use of the AMPS HD, I did contact Sol Republic on the issue and they had been more than accommodating in getting my issue resolved. KUDOS to them and their awesome service, email communication-wise and phone-wise. Yes I did call them .
Additional info can be found on their site as well.
http://www.solrepublic.com/headphon...-high-definition-ear-buds-ear-noise-reduction
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Reporting back.....
After logging in a couple of hours of usage and listening different tracks from Pandora and stuff from my google music account, I can say the "break-in" for headphones is indeed needed for these.
Comparing these listening to Rhianna's new album, to my Rezound iBeats, the amps are much more clearer and bass is there, but not overpowering. I can say the iBeats are good but to me and my listening preferences, I prefer the SOL AMPS HD to be my daily driver. The iBeats can be my backup.

Yay, I knew they were good. Idk if ima pickup the hd ones. I might get the klipsch
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g1user101 said:
Yay, I knew they were good. Idk if ima pickup the hd ones. I might get the klipsch
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Well you can't go wrong with the Klipsch S4a. I mean the reviews are there and the S4A is the only model that works with Android, but I never had a pair to compare them. I have V-Moda Crossfade LPs, the iBeats from a Rezound, my old Audio Technica ATH EC7's and now these badboys. Thanks for turning me onto the SOL brand, I was looking for an earbud that could come close to my V-Moda Crossfade LP for overall clarity.

kpjimmy said:
Well you can't go wrong with the Klipsch S4a. I mean the reviews are there and the S4A is the only model that works with Android, but I never had a pair to compare them. I have V-Moda Crossfade LPs, the iBeats from a Rezound, my old Audio Technica ATH EC7's and now these badboys. Thanks for turning me onto the SOL brand, I was looking for an earbud that could come close to my V-Moda Crossfade LP for overall clarity.
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No problem man. How ar the v moda ath? And how much r they
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g1user101 said:
No problem man. How ar the v moda ath? And how much r they
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The Audio Technica is expensive and prone to tangles. And they have pretty much no bass, but the sound is clear as day. Not for the average user. I use them on the airplane lol....or when watching movies on the phone or my tablet. And they are expensive, I forgot how much I paid for them. I bought them as a birthday present to myself a good 10 years ago LOL.
As for the V-Moda Crossfades, they retail for about 200 but you can get it cheaper on amazon or ebay even. Actually depends on the color you want. I have the red and black one which are moderate in price. The cheapest ones are black but the cool thing about these guys is that you can interchange the plates for like 20 bux I think.

I'm just starting with trying to get good headphones and whatnot, any and all suggestions are welcome. Yesterday I bought I set of Skull Candy Ear-Buds at the T-mobile store. The Rep said those were the best they carried, I was thinking of getting beats or something else. I gotta research it.

Skullcandy is alright. Is good for listening to music. But the sol are good for daily music heads
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knotrkr said:
I'm just starting with trying to get good headphones and whatnot, any and all suggestions are welcome. Yesterday I bought I set of Skull Candy Ear-Buds at the T-mobile store. The Rep said those were the best they carried, I was thinking of getting beats or something else. I gotta research it.
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The rep was right at the tmo store lol. Compared to stock anyways. Skullcandy isn't bad, but they are more like an accessory than a earbud. But they are indeed better than stock.
I have ibeats that came with an HTC Rezound and when I tried those, it blew me away on how loud and bassy it was. I am not too offended with the big bass but I do prefer a clearer sound with the bass not afraid to pump when it's there. So if I am listening to the Lasers album or the Bad Meets Evil album, I can comfortably listen to them without messing with the eq settings too much.
Oh and the iBeats that I have are pretty heavy, so using them to run, for example may not be suitable for some.Compared to the SOL AMPS HD, they are LIGHT. And tangles go bye-bye lol...
Well having the V-Moda Crossfades LPs kinda spoiled me in that respect. LOL So finding earbuds to even come close without breaking the budget was going to be quite a challenge. Then I tried the SOL Republic AMPS HD and was eventually swayed. Good luck in finding the ones you like!

just bought this earphones, sadly I'm not liking them that much for a simple reason, I'm a bit used to my pioneer hdj 2000, so the sound is not similar obviously.
can't use the amps hd with my old xperia x1 dunno why, and need to wait for my o3d to get back from warranty in order to get a better opinion, will give it a try with my PSP though

Help Pls Req:-Cheap htc one S in ear (buds) headphones with mic and working remote ?

Hi Alllll , just got my new htc one S a few days ago , great phone , very happy etc , but the headphones that come with the phone would be great if they where ear bud / in ear type......ideally i would like a decent quality pair for around £5.00 - £10.00 with mic and remote suitable for working with my new phone
I have tried my old samsung galaxy 1 headphones , but alas the sound echo's , the mic works and the remote....
Any reccomendations welcomed but please ideally tried and tested

I take it your in the UK? If so for the price range your looking at your not going to get the sound quality you want or deserve for music.
Have a look in Argos for code 514/6062 (KitSound KS1 Colours In Ear Headphones With Mic - Black) for £15. My choice for your price range would be a trip to eBay for a set of HTC ear phones with Mic.

Dublinguy said:
I take it your in the UK? If so for the price range your looking at your not going to get the sound quality you want or deserve for music.
Have a look in Argos for code 514/6062 (KitSound KS1 Colours In Ear Headphones With Mic - Black) for £15. My choice for your price range would be a trip to eBay for a set of HTC ear phones with Mic.
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Hi Yes , i am in the uk thank you , its a shame the kitsound dont quote a remote , as i would like to use for hands free when i recieve a call.

As I posted, its down to your price range. Even if you where to get around £30-40 you would get a decent set with the functions that you require. A friend has a set but is away on holidays at the moment, when he returns I'll get some info on them for you and post it.
EDIT: 903/6013 Philips O'Neill The Specked In-Ear Headphones - Green/Black.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MM-30i-MM30i-Headphones/dp/B004HD4L2E Now these are the dogs......

At £10.00 your choices will be pretty limited. I suggest using an app like JAYS Headset Control with a single button set instead of one with a more functional remote.
I settled on a pair of Brainwavz M4 with mic for under £20. There's also the ebay Skullcandy store that has mic'd sets starting at under £7. But I suspect my choices and prices are a little better here in the US.

Have to bump this thread, also need something fairly cheap that has decent remote. Not really audiophile, just need my headphones occasionally for in-car use, so no point in spending £50. So £20 is probably my max. Any suggestions appreciated.

http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashio...s-wildfire-s-g8s-g15-g16-black-101605?item=24
These are "fake" (I believe) HTC headphones. The same ones that came with older HTC phones (the One S I have did not come with any headphones at all!)
Edit: Don't flame me, I suggested these because he wanted cheap ones, and these are identical to the ones HTC used to supply.

ShensMobile said:
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/fashio...s-wildfire-s-g8s-g15-g16-black-101605?item=24
These are "fake" (I believe) HTC headphones. The same ones that came with older HTC phones (the One S I have did not come with any headphones at all!)
Edit: Don't flame me, I suggested these because he wanted cheap ones, and these are identical to the ones HTC used to supply.
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I remember this site LOL. They sell China goods :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:
Wonder if they sell Fake Htc one S..like they did with Iphone 4s

x1tyme said:
I remember this site LOL. They sell China goods :cyclops::cyclops::cyclops::cyclops:
Wonder if they sell Fake Htc one S..like they did with Iphone 4s
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Haha nothing wrong if you're buying cheap goods. I wouldn't buy any of their more expensive stuff though.

Hi guys, I'd also like to ask for some advice on a decent headphone set with a remote that actually has more than 1 button and works on the One S. I live in Germany though, so it should preferably be something that's available here or at least deliverable and cheap to import. I'd like to set the price limit to 20€, but if you really mean nothing with a decent quality can be found for that little, I might consider going up to 30€. Thanks a lot!

encho said:
Have to bump this thread, also need something fairly cheap that has decent remote. Not really audiophile, just need my headphones occasionally for in-car use, so no point in spending £50. So £20 is probably my max. Any suggestions appreciated.
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Hi guys, I'd also like to ask for some advice on a decent headphone set with a remote that actually has more than 1 button and works on the One S. I live in Germany though, so it should preferably be something that's available here or at least deliverable and cheap to import. I'd like to set the price limit to 20€, but if you really mean nothing with a decent quality can be found for that little, I might consider going up to 30€. Thanks a lot!
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I spent about a week to search all over forums, topics...but still could not find any pair of good quality headphones with 3 buttons( volume +/- and play/pause) + mic for under $20 dollars. But if you guy want a good pair of headphone with only 1 button ( can do "play/pause/next song") then this is might be the best
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I use my choice of one button IEMs (currently Brainwavz M4) and JAYS headset control app. Play, pause, stop, next track, previous track, volume up, volume down, etcetera all accessible from the single button.
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If one's in the looking for something not that expensive, but still with a reasonable level of quality - search no more:
http://www.expansys.com/htc-smart-3-5mm-wired-headset-with-flat-cable-white-rc-e190-222183/
The RC E190 will work just fine, they are of decent build quality and the sound it's OK.
I must confess that I'm not what you would call a connoisseur or good judge of the sound quality, but the headset it's at least at the level of Sonny Ericsson models, and they look good too.
The link that I've recommend is to a major re-seller of HTC accessories (not only).

The JVCs looked perfect until I noticed the "remote" doesn't have volume control. The reviewer said it, wtf is this for a remote? Seems I'll be going the JAYS App way, although that still sounds cumbersome in comparison to at least 3 hardware keys...

Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Mar/12/2013]

Other than...
Klipsch Image S4A{mic}
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...earphones, is there any other similar quality, or coming close but great value earphones for our device?
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Here's some cheap COMFY ear-buds:
Maxell Crystal Ear Buds
Sennheiser MX-400B Dynamic Earbud
JVC Gumy Cord-Match HAF150B
Here's some value over ear headphones:
JVC HA-RX700
Shure SRH550DJ DJ Headphones
Koss Porta Pro
Monoprice 8323 DJ Style Pro Headphones
Here's some budget earphones:
JVC HAFX40
MEElectronics M2{mic}
Monoprice Enhanced Bass 8320
MEElectronics M6P Sports{mic}
Here's the enthusiast options:
Shure SE215 Sound Isolating Earphones{mic}
Etymotic Research HF5
Basshead budget option:
JVC Xtreme Xplosives
SoundMAGIC E10
Thermaltake eSports ISURUS{mic}
Rockhead option:
Sennheiser CX300-B In-Ear Headphone
VSONIC GR-02 Pro Earphones
Brainwavs M4
Here's some foam tips for comfort:
Tx-100 Comply Foam Tips
T-400 - Comply Foam Tips
Useful Links:
Multiple In Ears Review
LOTS OF GUYS WONDERING ABOUT HOW TO GET VOLUME BUTTONS TO WORK ON A THREE BUTTON HEADSET "MADE FOR I PHONE/SONY HEADSET" SO I SHOULD WARN YOU,AS FAR AS IV'E RESEARCHED ,THE NEXUS 4 SUPPORTS ONE BUTTON HEADPHONES.ON THREE BUTTONS ONLY THE MIDDLE ONE WORKS. THIS IS STRONGLY LOOKING LIKE A HARDWARE ISSUE [MISSING TRANSISTORS] SO FOR NOW GET ONE BUTTON HEADSETS.

I like skullcandy one
Earpod too!!!
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Androidclub said:
I like skullcandy one
Earpod too!!!
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Do you have any models in particular that are exceptional?

Allanitomwesh said:
Do you have any models in particular that are exceptional?
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I dont have anyone
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Something really cheap($8) and awesome. Monoprice 8320s. No mic on them though.

itspb said:
Something really cheap($8) and awesome. Monoprice 8320s. No mic on them though.
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Hopefully the 3.5mm Jack won't pull a Sony NXT and be iPhone standard.

Allanitomwesh said:
Other than Klipsch Image S4A earphones, is there any other similar quality, or coming close but great value earphones for this device?
Post them here
Here's some budget earphones
JVC HAFX40
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0079...s=jvc fx-40&qid=1340739234&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1
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What's your budget?
For ear buds, anything under $50 won't have too much difference.
Don't get skull candy or beats, they are over priced crap.
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Hopefully the 3.5mm Jack won't pull a Sony NXT and be iPhone standard.
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They work well with my Galaxy S

hbkmog said:
What's your budget?
For ear buds, anything under $50 won't have too much difference.
Don't get skull candy or beats, they are over priced crap.
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I was thinking anything cheaper than S4a that comes close performance wise so that's $69-0 range.
I was hoping to come up with a decent list for people. Then I can sort it neatly on the first post.
I don't see much sense in putting in the big bucks for Monster or Shure just for your similarly priced ($350) phone, but I might include those too for the extravagant I guess.

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAF150B-H...=UTF8&qid=1352988603&sr=1-1&keywords=JVC+Gumy
those are the best "investment" I ever made in headphones. It's actually the ones I'm most satisfied with !
Anyway I saw on a review on a French site that the phone is coming with headphones

Theoritically, the best earphones should complement the frequency response of the N4, which we don't know yet. I'm still waiting on GSMArena's review and their RMAA test results.
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brom25 said:
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAF150B-H...=UTF8&qid=1352988603&sr=1-1&keywords=JVC+Gumy
those are the best "investment" I ever made in headphones. It's actually the ones I'm most satisfied with !
Anyway I saw on a review on a French site that the phone is coming with headphones
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Until Google confirm this I'll keep adding buds.
Those in the link look comfy, not to sure about the sound quality though.

Allanitomwesh said:
I was thinking anything cheaper than S4a that comes close performance wise so that's $69-0 range.
I was hoping to come up with a decent list for people. Then I can sort it neatly on the first post.
I don't see much sense in putting in the big bucks for Monster or Shure just for your similarly priced ($350) phone, but I might include those too for the extravagant I guess.
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If you are considering a $69 S4, might as well add a little bit to get a Shure SE215 for around $100~$120. The sound quality is much better than S4.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215LT...qid=1352999128&sr=1-6&keywords=shure+earphone
It's not too expensive but provide very good quality. If you spend any money for earphones under S4, it would be a waste because majority of those earphones are just mass produced generic ones with their own label slapped on.
Trust me, I own almost $800 worth of headphones so I think I have fair share of insight into that.
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http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAF150B-H...=UTF8&qid=1352988603&sr=1-1&keywords=JVC+Gumy
those are the best "investment" I ever made in headphones. It's actually the ones I'm most satisfied with !
Anyway I saw on a review on a French site that the phone is coming with headphones
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No offense here but after you try a real good set of headphones, those cheap ones just sound garbage.
I used to buy those under $10 headphones all the time but then I spent some real money on a true mid-fi, hi-fi set, I can never go back to the cheap headphones anymore.

Well I'm looking for in-ear phones that have mic and controls. As we don't know which one is gonna work with the N4 I will wait a little bit longer.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

I will be purchasing Klipsch Image S4 in ear headphones. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001V9LPT4/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

florian3000 said:
Well I'm looking for in-ear phones that have mic and controls. As we don't know which one is gonna work with the N4 I will wait a little bit longer.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-K...F8&qid=1352999817&sr=8-3&keywords=Shure+SE215
This one should work.

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http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE215-K...F8&qid=1352999817&sr=8-3&keywords=Shure+SE215
This one should work.
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Thanks for the tip! But too pricey for me and "should" isn't good enough. Or is Shure somehow connected to Google ?

florian3000 said:
Thanks for the tip! But too pricey for me and "should" isn't good enough. Or is Shure somehow connected to Google ?
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Cellphone uses standard 3.5mm headphone jacket, it doesn't matter what brand or whom the phone is from.
Shure is a very dedicated audio products company which mostly make high quality audio equipment. It may be a pricey at first glance but trust me, in audio world, that's just entry level. But they are very durable and the sound quality is just great.
If you have tight budget, you can get a Klipsch S4 one which is cheaper but still good quality,
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-S4i-Premium-Noise-Isolating-3-Button/dp/B00264GYMG
The last thing you want to get are the cheap $10 ones. They simply are not worth it.

hbkmog said:
Cellphone uses standard 3.5mm headphone jacket, it doesn't matter what brand or whom the phone is from.
Shure is a very dedicated audio products company which mostly make high quality audio equipment. It may be a pricey at first glance but trust me, in audio world, that's just entry level. But they are very durable and the sound quality is just great.
If you have tight budget, you can get a Klipsch S4 one which is cheaper but still good quality,
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-S4i-Premium-Noise-Isolating-3-Button/dp/B00264GYMG
The last thing you want to get are the cheap $10 ones. They simply are not worth it.
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I know, it's not expensive for good audio equipment. I'm just worried about Mic and Controls .. I sometimes heard about other headphones that controls don't work and stuff like that. So I'm looking for one that's working with the N4 for sure.

florian3000 said:
I know, it's not expensive for good audio equipment. I'm just worried about Mic and Controls .. I sometimes heard about other headphones that controls don't work and stuff like that. So I'm looking for one that's working with the N4 for sure.
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Hmm usually for those, mic and volume control are fine because they are standard input/output. Usually if there's something wrong, it's the fwd/play/rwd buttons. But you can try anyway, Amazon has 30 day return policy. If it doesn't work, they won't charge you for restocking and return shipping fee.

Which headphone for my nexus??

Hello to all.I want to buy in ear headphones for my nexus 4..My budget is 15$-20$..I want them to have microphone..Any suggestion??I will complete my buy from amazon or ebay..I am from Greece!!Thanks in advance!
I see and the other topic but it didnt really help me..
I found Bidenuo G360 ..The control button will work on nexus??

andrewk2x said:
Hello to all.I want to buy in ear headphones for my nexus 4..My budget is 15$-20$..I want them to have microphone..Any suggestion??I will complete my buy from amazon or ebay..I am from Greece!!Thanks in advance!
I see and the other topic but it didnt really help me..
I found Bidenuo G360 ..The control button will work on nexus??
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I know you said $20 max but if you're willing to pay a bit more these are awesome! I had them for like a year or two and they were great with my sensation and N4.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003CVW7VO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1373077250&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX112_SY192
I'm sure you can find some for $25 instead of $31.
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Apple ear pods. I'm serious
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AshtonTS said:
Apple ear pods. I'm serious
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Yep, I've tried a few different ones and Apple EarPods are definitely the best in terms of mic quality and reliability. The middle control button works too, just not the volume rocker.

Try Ultimate Ears 200, costs around $12.

catpunt said:
Yep, I've tried a few different ones and Apple EarPods are definitely the best in terms of mic quality and reliability. The middle control button works too, just not the volume rocker.
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And if you long hold the middle button it opens Google now
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I have actually heard that the Nexus earbuds actually sound pretty good, better than the earpods. https://play.google.com/store/devic...sMSwxLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfaGVhZHNldCJd

I bought 2 pairs.First noicehuch nx80 and second the ifrogz..When i receive it i will write my opinion for them..I didnt bought that you suggest me because the shipping was expensive..
I also want to test the original nexus headphone..
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I've just recently bought a Nexus 4 and looking for a decent pair of earphones. I've used Sennheiser before and they are quite good. Picked out two good pairs below but can't choose between them, not really sure on the specs.
http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-earphones-headphones-smart-mobile-phones-mp3-mx-375
http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-earphones-smart-phones-mobile-mx-580
Previously owned this model http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-ear-headphones-earphones-mx-170 but fancy a change, because my brother has taken those now.

As most people are recommending Apple I've decided to go with this combo below.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221169135440 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220858554902
These should do me nicely.

J. Clarkson said:
As most people are recommending Apple I've decided to go with this combo below.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221169135440 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220858554902
These should do me nicely.
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I think you need louder headphones!! POWAAAHHHHH!!!! (Sorry, couldn't resist it due to your username)

djsubterrain said:
I think you need louder headphones!! POWAAAHHHHH!!!! (Sorry, couldn't resist it due to your username)
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haha! are you sure these aren't loud enough? I haven't seen any stats for these model of headphones anywhere so it's hard to tell, if you look at my previous post i was comparing two other headphones that had some stats on them. which do you recommend out of the 3 options now?

I've made up my mind, dead certain now. I've decided to go with the new Apple EarPods, they are much more safer than the iPhone 4S headset I've seen them break easily the top pop out and the cable isn't securely firm no rubber protection it's very lose. Apple EarPods it is!
Part no. MD827ZM/A

I've looked around, seen the Apple EarPods which was highly recommended but then I read that it doesn't fit all people and can sometimes hurt.
I'm considering the previous model to that, the Apple EarBuds that come with the iPhone 4/4S. Picture below.
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Now I've recently seen these headsets below that look quite good.
http://www.samsungdirect.com/uk/products/accessories/mobile-devices/samsung/70
Are the Samsung set any good do you think?

lopezk38 said:
I have actually heard that the Nexus earbuds actually sound pretty good, better than the earpods. https://play.google.com/store/devic...sMSwxLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfaGVhZHNldCJd
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I just purchased these and I love them. In comparison to the Ear Buds I got with my S3, these seem to be a little clearer and it's reported to me by those I talk to on the phone that I'm louder. I like that they fit so well in my ear. The ones from my S3 seem to work their way out but these Nexus ones stay put. You get two other rubbers to replace the ones that come on it as well. All in all, a good purchase. Plus, I like the " X " on the end of them...goes nicely with my Nexus 4 :good:
...one down side...10.50 shipping fee...not happy about that but it's worth the price...in my opinion.
...but...if you want them, get them now as they sell out quick. I had to wait two months for them to restock.

can6rxw said:
I just purchased these and I love them. In comparison to the Ear Buds I got with my S3, these seem to be a little clearer and it's reported to me by those I talk to on the phone that I'm louder. I like that they fit so well in my ear. The ones from my S3 seem to work their way out but these Nexus ones stay put. You get two other rubbers to replace the ones that come on it as well. All in all, a good purchase. Plus, I like the " X " on the end of them...goes nicely with my Nexus 4 :good:
...one down side...10.50 shipping fee...not happy about that but it's worth the price...in my opinion.
...but...if you want them, get them now as they sell out quick. I had to wait two months for them to restock.
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http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=196334
What do you think of these? The Nexus 4 ones, don't fit me properly, I haven't tried but I know these don't normally.

J. Clarkson said:
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=196334
What do you think of these? The Nexus 4 ones, don't fit me properly, I haven't tried but I know these don't normally.
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They look okay to me. The thing I notice between these and the Nexus buds are that the Nexus ones give better sound as they block out noise better than these HTC ones. That being said, some people can't wear the ear buds and have to go with the other style. I'd do online reviews of the brand you are interested in to see what others say. There are many sites that do reviews of these besides forums.

Does anyone know if the SkullCandy S3FXDM earphones work with the Nexus 4? Microphone is important here. They say they are supported by Apple devices so not really sure here.
These are the ones I was looking at below.

Sennheiser
Sennheiser cx 275 s.

Currently i'm using Philips SHE8000 In-Ear Headphones.
Very good fit, three different sizes of earplugs and very good sound. Since they also provide a very good seal when in your ears, you don't need any equalizer, the overall sound-quality is great, and the bass is really banging, without the need for any amplification.

Share the current headphones you are using and a link to where you purchased them.

I'm currently using the XFL2V-U-MBLACK by V-MODA also known as the Crossfade LP2 Vocal Limited Edition (Over-Ear, Noise-Isolating, Metal Headphones).
They are pretty comfortable and come with 2 cables on with mic and the other with out, Great for listening with the Dac on the V30+
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYH7HXA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I'm using these are crazy! sound full of details, full-bodied and round bass.
Senzer H2*auricolari, dual-air camera ad alta risoluzione Bass In-Ear cuffie auricolari con microfono per iPhone e Samsung https://www.amazon.it/dp/B07529S1SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_jxOIBbN995XKK

SoundMAGIC E80 with the standard silicone tips (not the Comply).
https://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-R...=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B0133ACE8O

Sennheiser PXC550.
Mostly on BT connection but also on wired. Amazing sound with the QuadDAC when using cable.
Bought in Norway, so here's the link to Sennheiser official page:
https://en-fi.sennheiser.com/pxc-550-wireless

1MoreTriple Driver - Main IEM with my LG V30
Grado SR 80
Klipsch 11i

Sennheiser HD485's, had for well over a decade and not far off replacing, but crazy comfortable.
Shure SE215's, decent sounding, comfortable, low profile so you can wear them while lying on your side, easy to listen to, and really good noise attenuation for noisy environments. Brought in New Zealand so link would be useless.
KZ AS-10 - Cheap Chinese balanced armature IEMS. I own about 8 different sets of KZs and these are the best so far, well balanced and incredibly detailed headphones, without the sibilance and harsh treble of KZs other models. Purchased from Aliexpress: https://bit.ly/2Qd2hHo
KZ ZS6 - Much deeper bass response than the AS-10s, but harsh treble for music like rock or metal, I use these for electronic music. Purchased from aliexpress, same as above.
The SE215s were my go to when out of the house, with the HD485s the rest of the time, but the AS10s have taken over for most uses now.

i am using sony ex150 ap bought from Amazon

1MORE Quad Driver
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XSJV5B9/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Great Sound !
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I never thought I say this but... I'm rockin beats studio 3, but I don't use them wireless because I prefer wired the hifi system of the phone works awesome... Don't have a link because I bought them from 2nd hand for a really good price

KZ ZS10 4+1 hybrid it's a little tricky to drive on my S7, Volume is not quite high even when maxxed out, on V30 it's much better fuller bass and 60% volume is already loud.
KZ had overpowered treble sibilance since the zs5 series which can get tiring if I pair it with V30, but they fixed it in this edition. Bought mine from AliExpress but i guess you can buy it on amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/KZ-ZS10-Reso...s&ie=UTF8&qid=1537157840&sr=1-1&keywords=zs10

Rose gold V moda crossfade 2 wireless.
Had them imported as they weren't available in the UK at the time
https://v-moda.com/products/crossfade2-wireless

Pioneer SE-CH9T, bought in a local music store. I bought it to replace a pair of Shure SE215s that just developed a broken cable for the second time (the original Shure replacement cable that I bought lasted about 2 years, while the cable that originally came with the headphones lasted for more than 4). They are about the same price as the SE215s (slightly less than 100€), but they sound so much better! They're louder, clearer and have more bass. I'm really loving them.
You should be able to get them just about everywhere (Amazon should have them all around the world).

Seahf AWK-F150C that were recommended on a head fi thread
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32810061828.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32810061828
Shipping was much quicker than I expected, a week or 2. They sound good to me, about 50 percent volume is loud enough for me.
I got the 150 ohm version because they are cheap and wasn't sure how well the V30 would drive high impedance, low efficiency phones. Next time I'll get the 320 ohm version for $75cad.

Flc8s
I bought them for their modibility. I was torn, I didn't want to buy a pair of "expensive" iems only to not like them. I figured I might be able to tune them to what I think at least sounds acceptable for the amount of money I paid. They do actually sound great. I haven't had buyers remorse at all. Plus, my nerdiness allows me to tinker with them, which I like.

I'm using Vinic Hearable http://en.vinci.im/1.5/
Amazon https://www.amazon.com/VINCI-Vinci-Hearable-Classic-White/dp/B072JZGB5W

I have the Audio Technica M50X ... it can handle any setting Viper4audio produced ... just amazing... with thundering bass you can feel the cups vibrate in and out of your ears . In Australia it is about $200 at JB Hifi or music specialist store.

Murbert said:
Seahf AWK-F150C that were recommended on a head fi thread
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32810061828.html?spm=a2g0n.orderlist-amp.item.32810061828
Shipping was much quicker than I expected, a week or 2. They sound good to me, about 50 percent volume is loud enough for me.
I got the 150 ohm version because they are cheap and wasn't sure how well the V30 would drive high impedance, low efficiency phones. Next time I'll get the 320 ohm version for $75cad.
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Thanks for reporting.
150 ohm, that's high.
Why are you getting the 320 ohm version?
What do you expect to be better?
I would like to replace my Sennheiser cx-500i with ones that will activate the DAC

gazzacbr said:
Thanks for reporting.
150 ohm, that's high.
Why are you getting the 320 ohm version?
What do you expect to be better?
I would like to replace my Sennheiser cx-500i with ones that will activate the DAC
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These headphones activate the quad dac and the phone easily drives them past what I can listen to.
I don't know exactly what happens with higher Ohm headphones, I think there is an improvement in bass. I won't get them soon, I have 2 sets of earbuds and a pair of Fidelio X2. I'm good for awhile.
Edit to add: here's an article on the difference between high and low impedance. https://www.cnet.com/news/headphone...d-to-know-about-low-vs-high-impedance-models/

Sennheiser HD1 (Pink Floyd edition) here.

Murbert said:
These headphones activate the quad dac and the phone easily drives them past what I can listen to.
I don't know exactly what happens with higher Ohm headphones, I think there is an improvement in bass. I won't get them soon, I have 2 sets of earbuds and a pair of Fidelio X2. I'm good for awhile.
Edit to add: here's an article on the difference between high and low impedance. https://www.cnet.com/news/headphone...d-to-know-about-low-vs-high-impedance-models/
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Thanks for the link. I think its a case of the more I find out the less I know (cue for a song)
Interesting stuff though.
I didn't know that you could actually buy a pair of headphones for $55000 (sennheiser orpheus ) possibly OTT even for the V30+...
Let us know how (if?) the 320 ohm ones sound.
EDIT: According to this they might not work properly
https://forums.androidcentral.com/lg-v30/873274-best-headphones-v30.html