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Zagg just released these new smartbuds ~ zagg /audio/smart-buds.php~, (can't post actual links yet).
some of there specs are
"Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4 and all 3.5mm jacks"
I wonder if there "controls will work with Android or at least Double Twist
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on these things and here is what I think so far
Pros:
noise canceling mic (haven't tested it yet)
extensive cord management
armor covered cords, makes them tough and tangle free, REALLY!
built control works with Mixing app
comfortable
Cons:
a little flat in my opinion, compared to shure SE210 but mixing's equalizer made up for it
volume control is analog, it only controls the volume to the phones, independent to phone volume
Still doesn't have the remote functionality of some iphone head phones
I was really hoping to get a little more out of these. I have to say they a probably have the most feature for android users than any other head phones out there. They have one button and a slider on the "mic" part. The one button works like the one button for the latest shuffle, one click=pause, one click= play, double click=forward track, and triple click=back one track. The volume slide is analog so the range of volume depends on how loud the volume is set on the phone. Overall these are pretty good, I'd say the best for the money. the coating of the wires really does make them pretty tangle free. A good buy for $50, a better buy if you check slick deals for a coupon.
I hope they work well with me EVO
Well I just ordered a set of these as I think they will be perfect for work. Still haven't found what buttons will actually work with the EVO but if I can at least answer and hang up then they'll be way better then the Sony set I just returned. Plus I love the way there designed to wear. I have a set of Shure headphones that you wear like that and they are awesome.
it looks like they dropped the price to $50 on zaggs site. and I was able to get them for $40 with the discount code "ZAGG20"
I'll try and post back how well they work with my EVO when I get them.
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I'll try and post back how well they work with my EVO when I get them.
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PLease do, as I am interested in buying a pair of zagg buds
Ok those things look comfortable...waiting eagerly on your review.
It shipped Friday so I should have it some time this week.
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Do you have to put water in your ear canals before you insert them?
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Do you have to put water in your ear canals before you insert them?
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Actually it's water mixed with baby oil. plus they come with a multipurpose squidgy q-tip. JK.
I really can't wait for mine to come in. I figured the volume control would be analog although I was hoping for digital. and I never really expected them to sound as good as my Shure se210's but when you consider the price difference and the terrible build quality on Shure's optional Mic (which only lasted 6 months for me tops. Which is the same problem I had for the original Shure extension cable) I'm sure I will be happy with them. I mean considering these have a longer warranty and cost the same as I paid for the Shure Mic alone I won't mind carrying these with me too work and risking damage. and my se210's can stay home by my computer where they belong.
Does the mic button work for answering a call and ending it?
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Does the Mic button work for answering a call and ending it?
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well I just got mine in haven't got a chance to give them a good full test yet.
I have noticed that the button does answer incoming calls although it doesn't end them on my Evo running DamageControl V3.5. Instead it mutes the Mic. This is rather annoying and I hope theres an option somewhere to change that so I can hang up on people with out having to take my phone out.
I also haven't been able to get the previous track by triple pressing the button instead it goes forward a track and then pauses.
I'll give more info after I've had more of a chance to play around with them.
Edit: Ok so I did a little looking and it seems a long press on the button will end the call. So now I'm happy. So when in a call a quick press mutes the mic and a long press ends the call.
You probably couldn't run with these, huh. I need a pair of earphones/headphone that I can run with that has a remote so I can play and pause and skip without having to reach for my phone.
Check my signature for my review on the Nokia BH-214. It's bluetooth that costs me $48 shipped from Amazon! It can do all this can and more!
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You probably couldn't run with these, huh. I need a pair of earphones/headphone that I can run with that has a remote so I can play and pause and skip without having to reach for my phone.
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I'm not a runner but I don't see any reason you couldn't run with these. They fit in your ears pretty tight and with the slides you can adjust them so the cable won't tug them out your ear.
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Running will in-ear headphones is horrible. Every step you take feels and sounds like someone smacking you on the head.
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Running will in-ear headphones is horrible. Every step you take feels and sounds like someone smacking you on the head.
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Huh never heard of that before. I use to do a little running with my old Sony in-ears and don't remember any such issue. Granted I have very little endurance so I was never running for long. Maybe I'll go to the track in the next few days and give it a try with my shures and zaggs and see if I notice what your talking about.
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Huh never heard of that before. I use to do a little running with my old Sony in-ears and don't remember any such issue. Granted I have very little endurance so I was never running for long. Maybe I'll go to the track in the next few days and give it a try with my shures and zaggs and see if I notice what your talking about.
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Do these headphones seal in the air? That's the problem - the ear pressure.
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Check my signature for my review on the Nokia BH-214. It's bluetooth that costs me $48 shipped from Amazon! It can do all this can and more!
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WOW. This looks awesome. And it works with the EVO? Thanks!
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Do these headphones seal in the air? That's the problem - the ear pressure.
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Well, if that`s the case.. maybe some smaller buds would do the trick? (I saw smaller ones on Zagg`s site).
Please note that I haven`t used any bud-type headphones so I`m only speculating.
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Well, if that`s the case.. maybe some smaller buds would do the trick? (I saw smaller ones on Zagg`s site).
Please note that I haven`t used any bud-type headphones so I`m only speculating.
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Well they do come with different sizes. But the problem with buds is if they don't seal then they don't sound right. Plus they would be more likely to fall out. Although I wonder how well it would work if you used the foam style tips and cut breather grooves. You would probably loose some sound quality if it worked but at least they shouldn't fall out all the time. If I get a chance to go to the track in the next couple of days I might try a few things but between rain and drama I haven't gotten over there yet.
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Well they do come with different sizes. But the problem with buds is if they don't seal then they don't sound right.
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Ah... I didn`t know that... like I said, I haven`t used bud style headphones.
everyone has different reviews, so you cannot use comfort for a reason to buy these. i went through 8 different models of bluetooths at bestbuy before i found one that was good.
yes they hated me for doing it, but that's their fault with the 30day return policy
If your a big gym nut and do a lot of cardio, sports. The Freedom JF3's are remarkable! I've been waiting for these since CES and bought them yesterday. No more snagging your cord and knocking down your precious.
Thought I would share my success with everyone here. Highly recommended!!!
A bit pricey at $99.00, but it's worth every penny.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/support/geckogrip.html
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JayBird...=1218316933151&skuId=2264036&st=jf3&cp=1&lp=1
I may consider this. I was gonna get moto's S10 but it's freakin' tiny for my big head.
How's the sound quality, do they compare to a wired headset?
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How's the sound quality, do they compare to a wired headset?
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The sound is great. Can't tell the difference.
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I may consider this. I was gonna get moto's S10 but it's freakin' tiny for my big head.
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Give it a try. You can always return them if your not satisfied.
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I do alot of road cycling; any idea on how well they would fit under a helmet (bicycle)?
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pmdied said:
I do alot of road cycling; any idea on how well they would fit under a helmet (bicycle)?
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Not sure on that, sorry
wearing your bluetooth at the gym and mall seems like your trying a little too hard..
then you have me, i try too hard not to look like i'm trying hard and BAM.. 150 dollar ticket for no bluetooth while driving.
either way you can't win with bluetooth.
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wearing your bluetooth at the gym and mall seems like your trying a little too hard..
then you have me, i try too hard not to look like i'm trying hard and BAM.. 150 dollar ticket for no bluetooth while driving.
either way you can't win with bluetooth.
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Trying hard? I'm tired of getting the wire caught while running and watching my phone fly 10 feet. How is that trying hard?? Please explain.
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i mean. i'm sure you use it for a good reason.. but i'm just trying to promote a bluetooth free america.. i hate the look of bluetooth. but seriously i'm off topic and i'm sorry
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i mean. i'm sure you use it for a good reason.. but i'm just trying to promote a bluetooth free america.. i hate the look of bluetooth. but seriously i'm off topic and i'm sorry
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Apology accepted, everyone has different views on BT, but yes, let's keep this on topic. Thanks
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Trying hard? I'm tired of getting the wire caught while running and watching my phone fly 10 feet. How is that trying hard?? Please explain.
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Piss just did this the other day.
Bolted.....
off topic too but i just got a supertooth bluetooth speaker. its awesome as well!
Also i heard certain roms like CM7 have tweaks that will transmit better quality audio through BT anyone know if this is true?
i agree walking around talking on your bluetooth at the mall makes you look like a jackass but these are headphones and their main use is music not phone calls.
they look pretty nice thanks for the review.
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Piss just did this the other day.
Bolted.....
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Embarrassing huh?
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headcheese said:
off topic too but i just got a supertooth bluetooth speaker. its awesome as well!
Also i heard certain roms like CM7 have tweaks that will transmit better quality audio through BT anyone know if this is true?
i agree walking around talking on your bluetooth at the mall makes you look like a jackass but these are headphones and their main use is music not phone calls.
they look pretty nice thanks for the review.
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I agree. Can't stand people that wear them all day and hardly ever use them.. How's your speaker? Do you have to scream into it?
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it doesnt even have a mic for phone calls. it sounds great for music though really impressed.
I will have to give these a look. Any idea if they are sweatproof? That's my biggest problem with headphones and working out. I sweat a lot and they eventually short out. I didn't see anything obvious on the product page regarding this feature. I sent a product inquiry asking the company and will report back if anyone's interested.
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I will have to give these a look. Any idea if they are sweatproof? That's my biggest problem with headphones and working out. I sweat a lot and they eventually short out. I didn't see anything obvious on the product page regarding this feature. I sent a product inquiry asking the company and will report back if anyone's interested.
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Very much sweatproof, that's the idea behind these headphones. Lifetime warranty against sweat and malfunction.
oh i am really feeling these. i cant wear my huge Beats by Dr Dre everywhere so i might give this a go for when i hit the gym
Just picked up a pair from BestBuy since they have an exclusive on the things I was forced to pay the full retail of $99.99. I'm charging them up now but I'll be back with a full report back on how they do. I currently have a pair of Motorola S9-HD, I did have the S10-HD but they sounded worse then the S9 so I returned them.
So check back and I'll have that report after I return from the gym in about 2 hours.
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It took me a few minutes to set them up, pair with my Thunderbolt and find the correct earbud sleeve as well as adjust the cable that links them around my neck but they fit well and were easy to pair.
The Good:
They sound amazing... maybe not on par with a great set of plug in headphones like say the Beatz by Dre but head and shoulders above my Moto S9-HD that I use currently. They fit great even though I didn't really spend alot of time finding the perfect combo for my ears. They also felt comfortable as well, they give you 3 or the standard sleeves you get on the S9's and 3 additional sleeves they call GeckoGrip for a total of 6 sleeves. 2 small, 2 medium and 2 large. I only had them slip out maybe twice during my entire workout with stretching, running and weights all in my workout and I think that with a little fine tuning they won't slip at all. Volume is also very loud with a tiny bit of clipping at the highest volume but still well louder than I would ever need before the clipping occurs. The battery seems stout as I made it through an entire 2 hours plus between drive time, stretching/warmup, workout and I even tanned (yes I know.... I'm a guy and I tan. I suffer from S.A.D. and my dr suggested trying it rather than medication and it works for me) and that's with only maybe a half full battery.
The Bad:
Even though they are fairly easy to use I really don't like the multi use buttons all that much. The volume up/down combo for a track back/forward button depending on how they are pressed. That in itself isn't bad but they are fairly small which does make them a bit tricky to short press or long press while running. After a little more use I'm sure I'll have no issues with getting used to them but larger buttons would be a nice addition as there is plenty of room for it. For some the price might be an issue at $99.99 and only available through 1 source at present.
Conclusion:
I think that I'll be selling my S9's and these will be my new BT stereo workout headphones as they are by far the best that I have personally used. Small and light without feeling cheap. Clean, clear sound with great bass response and plenty of volume to drown out the noisiest of gyms. Easy to use with enough choices in sleeves to make a comfortable, secure fit for anyone.
I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go
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I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go
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They are giant monstrosities that stick out of your ear about an inch, they are so "heavy" hanging that far out that they don't make a good seal and are always falling out.
Do your reviews first before wasting any money here.
Thanks for chiming in compusmurf. Any other recommendations? If falling out is a major factor w/ these styles I suppose I can sacrifice a little comfort :/
I've looked and looked and looked and the absolute BEST solution I could find was one of these: Jabra BT3030. Samsung and another company has one.
It's a BT interface that allows you to use your OWN darn headset which you know fits you.
Which is nice because I have custom IEM's fitted for my ears.
However, it's a bit less than completely "wireless".
I have LG tone hbs-700 and i love them. The ear peices are line regular headphones.
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I have the BackBeat 906+ and it's really awesome. It's the only stereo headset I've used that phone calls are also in stereo. Most stereo headsets route call audio to one earpiece, but this bad boy does both. It has decent sound quality and it's LOUD. Hope this helps.
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I like the Sony mw600. You can use whatever headphones you want with it.
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Radioshack has them for $99.99, the plus is you can get a warranty for $10.99. Now I hate warranties but for the $11 dollars you pay you can get your money back on a RS gift card within the year of purchase, meaning if the internal battery gives out, or if you simply don’t like them anymore, you can claim the warranty… and if you are do for an upgrade you can use the GC towards that new phone. That’s how I’ve got my last two phones.
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fryingpan0613 said:
I have LG tone hbs-700 and i love them. The ear peices are line regular headphones.
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These are a great set
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I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go
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I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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Haha but I'm white and I like bass!
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I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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yes us white boys are all about the treble
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yes us white boys are all about the treble
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You are so funny. LOL!!!
If I helped you out in any way please thank me. Thanks.
jamice4u said:
I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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sure it's not your ROM/ EQ/ Player?
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sure it's not your ROM/ EQ/ Player?
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No, the no bass effect is related to the horrible fit.
They won't stay in or make a seal.
Plantronics tried, plantronics failed.
Yeah, I am sure. These headphones don't kick much volume.
If I helped you out in any way please thank me. Thanks.
I have jaybird freedoms n love them
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I really like my Rocketfish bluetooth headset I got from Best Buy. They're only $60, the charge lasts like 12-14 hours, and the sound quality isn't bad at all! They're over the ear, which I like because I wear them when I go lifting at the gym. Sweat hasn't damaged them at all. The only problem I've had with them is there's these strips of rubber inside the frame for "cushioning" that have a tendency to come out over time. You can either rip them out (I've noticed absolutely no difference in comfort) or superglue them back in.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...uId=9246862&st=rocketfish bluetooth&cp=1&lp=4
Edit: Looked on Amazon, and they have them for $20-30 cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Hi...OYHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339350668&sr=8-1
http://bit.ly/LBDacO <--A review that did on the headphones last week.
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I really like my Rocketfish bluetooth headset I got from Best Buy. They're only $60, the charge lasts like 12-14 hours, and the sound quality isn't bad at all! They're over the ear, which I like because I wear them when I go lifting at the gym. Sweat hasn't damaged them at all. The only problem I've had with them is there's these strips of rubber inside the frame for "cushioning" that have a tendency to come out over time. You can either rip them out (I've noticed absolutely no difference in comfort) or superglue them back in.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...uId=9246862&st=rocketfish bluetooth&cp=1&lp=4
Edit: Looked on Amazon, and they have them for $20-30 cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Hi...OYHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339350668&sr=8-1
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Sounds good and I appreciate the research, buuuuut as an experienced pc tech just about anything "Rocketfish" brand I've come across has fried my customer's electronic devices or has completely shat out after a few months usage.. i.e. laptop chargers/etc..again though, I do appreciate the input it's just my person experiences that are holding me back :/
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Haha but I'm white and I like bass!
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You are a white person with soul my brothera.
I'm looking for a Pair of Earbuds similar to the white ones that come with the iPhone/iPod Touch. I don't like the "in-ear" ones with the rubber tips that go inside the ear canal. I find them to be uncomfortable and they tend to slip off without much effort. Audio quality is not really a huge issue from me. I mean, I'm no audiophile but I don't want it to sound horrible either. Also, price is not a big concern. The reason why I don't use the iPhone ones is because of the poor build quality. I've searched around but can't find anything I like so I thought I'd ask here thanks in advance!
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Go for beats.
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The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.
I bought some Sony ear buds with the 'wrap around the ear' position retention device (@ the Buy More, $25). I forget they are there and they don't leave blisters on my inner tragus.
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Go for beats.
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Well see I thought about Beats but I keep hearing mixed reviews. Guess I'll have to try them
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The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.
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I've never seen the HTC ones. I'll look into that
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Go for beats.
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All of the Beats models look like they are in-ear to me. Which model are you looking at?
I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.
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I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.
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I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.
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I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.
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Cool! Thanks for that! I'll check k it out.
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Skull Candy and Beats are pretty much a waste as you can get much better quality for the same price. If you just want an everyday brand that's worth the cash Sony is great. The ones I have are excellent sound-wise; the only issue with in-ear headphones is that they can lead to a lot of build-up from actually pushing wax back into your ear canal.
That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag
I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
Lol. I've spent that much in the last year and a half on two pairs of IEMs. Whenever my current ones die, I'm sure I'll spend around $300.
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That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag
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Lol they are pretty sweet tho... But if I'm going to shell out $250 for earbuds might as well go all out and by some nice quality headphones
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I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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Most people I see with beats / skull candy / Bose are doing exactly that!
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kennyfool said:
I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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If you are looking at headphones, Sony stereo headphones MDR-ZX100's are great and cheap. I think they're 25$ at Wal Mart
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I have tried all kinds of earphones and the ones i found most confortable, good quality and excellent sounding are the Sennheiser MX460 . Not expensive either. Not foam or in ear.
I got my "made for moto" navy sol ear buds from the moto website last week and they don't even work with my phone!
They work perfectly on my old iPhone 4 and RAZR m. However when I plug them into my.moto the sound only works if the jack is oriented in a specific way. If I turn it the music continually switches between my headphones and the phone speaker! To note, my moto works fine with other brand ear buds.
Anyone else have this issue??
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I just got mine and opened the package just to test this out, and they work great. Yours might just be defective.
Shoot I hope it isn't the phone. Other ear buds work OK in the motox but haven't had the chance to try another set with a !microphone on them
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Yeah mine work great. First set of earbuds I've had that don't hurt my ears excruciatingly after 10 minutes (I have tiny ears). LOVE THEM.
I just got a pair last night and mine work perfectly fine.
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Just got one. Okay sound, but they work fine.
i got some sol buds too and i think they're garbage. the hard plastic digs in to my ears and they're not comfortable after long periods. also, the buds do not produce a full sound. i have a set of dell buds i got with a laptop some 7+ years ago that sound 10x better and require half the volume as these. i've been thinking about sending them back for another pair. the sound is seriously terrible (IMO). i really wanted to like these buds.
640k said:
i got some sol buds too and i think they're garbage. the hard plastic digs in to my ears and they're not comfortable after long periods. also, the buds do not produce a full sound. i have a set of dell buds i got with a laptop some 7+ years ago that sound 10x better and require half the volume as these. i've been thinking about sending them back for another pair. the sound is seriously terrible (IMO). i really wanted to like these buds.
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They don't sound good if you don't get a proper seal in your ear canal. If you move them and seal, they sound pretty good. Try the other sizes. I have to have 2 different size cushions on mine because I have funny shaped ears.
I'd agree they aren't really close to my JLab in ear headphones in terms of sound or build quality. Like the look of them though and the mic works great.
To anyone curious I discovered a bit extra glue around the bottom plastic ring on the jack. This was causing the audio to cut out at a certain angle when plugged in. I scrubbed off the glue and the headphones work fine!
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icase81 said:
They don't sound good if you don't get a proper seal in your ear canal. If you move them and seal, they sound pretty good. Try the other sizes. I have to have 2 different size cushions on mine because I have funny shaped ears.
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thanks for the advice, but i've already tried this. it doesn't matter how far i shove those things in, they're not sounding better. i can have my X on one notch and hear audio on my Dell buds. The S/J require almost full volume.
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I got my "made for moto" navy sol ear buds from the moto website last week and they don't even work with my phone!
They work perfectly on my old iPhone 4 and RAZR m. However when I plug them into my.moto the sound only works if the jack is oriented in a specific way. If I turn it the music continually switches between my headphones and the phone speaker! To note, my moto works fine with other brand ear buds.
Anyone else have this issue??
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Someone a few posts up said there was glue on the headphone prong and they cleaned it off. Then everything was great.
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Err yep that was me!
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wwr8bz said:
Err yep that was me!
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D'oh!
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wwr8bz said:
I'd agree they aren't really close to my JLab in ear headphones in terms of sound or build quality. Like the look of them though and the mic works great.
To anyone curious I discovered a bit extra glue around the bottom plastic ring on the jack. This was causing the audio to cut out at a certain angle when plugged in. I scrubbed off the glue and the headphones work fine!
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My son's Moto X arrived yesterday, and his Sol Ear buds are showing the same issue (even has the same color as the OP). He has them at school so can't check for glue till later. They only cut out at certain rotation angle in the Moto X. Tried them in several other devices (Samsung GS3, Ipod Touch, ...) and the angle doesn't matter. Also tried other ear buds in the Moto X and they work just fine.
im returning mine to Motorola, definitely was a disappointment in term of performance. I use (stole) the Apple Earbuds (new version) has a lot better bass than the SOL Ear buds. I'm just trying to find something with similar or better performance that's not going to cost me $100