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Bose In-Ear 2 headphones

Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars

I have them and they are the best headphones I've ever had. They are so comfortable and stick it in your ear so well. The sound quality is very good as well. I will put it this way, when mine decide to go out on me I will buy another pair!
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1Android said:
I have them and they are the best headphones I've ever had. They are so comfortable and stick it in your ear so well. The sound quality is very good as well. I will put it this way, when mine decide to go out on me I will buy another pair!
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thank you for your answer, i like their design and heard that quality is really good.

I wasnt sure about them because i have always had a real in ear headphone. My brother got them for xmas and i snuffed at them. I tried them on and gave them a listen. I went out an hour later on xmas and bought them.
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I wasnt sure about them because i have always had a real in ear headphone. My brother got them for xmas and i snuffed at them. I tried them on and gave them a listen. I went out an hour later on xmas and bought them.
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btw after listening with them for a long time, you dont feel any pains in your ears?
p.s. atm cant give "thanks" 8 limit suxs

I am involved in competitive cycling and use these for my ride also. Even after a 6 or 7 hour bike ride I can't even tell that I have had earphones in my ear. Just be sure to try the different size gel pieces. I believe they come with size medium on them so when I first tried them it wasn't a great fit. I put on the large and it fit like it was made for my ear.
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I've tried headphones a fifth of the price that have 90% of the sound quality so I wouldn't burn my money on having a designer label, and anyway the S3 sound quality really isn't that good compared to even some other phones I tried.

The sound quality of yhe earphonea are great. I dont think anyone is expecting a studio surround sound out of the phone. Its bot just about the sound quality. Its so nice to have an in ear earphone that you dont have to worry abiut falking out or being pulled out of the ear. Its worth it if you can.
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Shure makes headphones with replaceable cords. Mine take a beating since I wear them at least twice a day on my motorcycle under my helmet and they are still performing great.
http://www.shure.com/americas/produ...nes/se-models/se215-sound-isolating-earphones

EdgaBimbam said:
Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars
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Klipsch S4 are really nice sounding phones and relatively inexpensive.
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drbveb88 said:
Klipsch S4 are really nice sounding phones and relatively inexpensive.
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Klipsch makes possibly the best in ear headphones out there...

They dont stay in the ear like bose earphones though. sound quality may be better, but I from experience can tell you that the bose is more comfortable, stays in the ear until you dont want them to be there anymore and the cables are damn near tangle proof.

Have a look at this comparison thread. It's the most comprehensive unbiased test I've found on the Internet

At $100 the Shure SE215 scored as well or better than many sets that cost 3x more.
If you are going to invest in a quality set, make sure they have replaceable cables since that is the most likely point of failure over time.

I've got a set of the Gen1 in-ear that I've had for years and love them. I recently added a set of the Gen2 inserts (you can swap them out on the holder style) and they are even better! They stay put when running/riding/lifting and you don't even realize you have them in. Definitely worth it.

Bose is not as good as everyone thinks they are. Who told you that Bose makes quality products? Heard it from a family member? A post on the Internet? Just google Bose quality or similar topics. My $5 pair of in-ear phones from Big Lots sound and feel good.

EdgaBimbam said:
Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars
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I loooove bose products although they are quite expensive. the product you put up the link is only $89.95. Why don't you try it?

sidn3y said:
Bose is not as good as everyone thinks they are. Who told you that Bose makes quality products? Heard it from a family member? A post on the Internet? Just google Bose quality or similar topics. My $5 pair of in-ear phones from Big Lots sound and feel good.
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huh??

Bose are good but nowhere near as good as the price you paying for them, because Bose is like a designer label and a lot of people pay more because of who they are not what they do.

You are intitled to your opinion, but I highly disagree. I have had several pair of $20-$40 earbuds. Several because they were only good for a minimal time frame. made a step up to $60-$100 sets and there was a considerable difference in quality. 3 pair of $100 sets and lastly bought my bose IE2 and they are by FAR the best set I have had, sound quality and comfort.
but like i said, you are totally entitled to think what you want. each person has different experiences when comparing products.
Cheers

Anyone interested in Beats come here....

Well as everyone knows Beats are ridiculously overpriced, the sound they provide is nowhere near the price they charge, yes they do look nice but just way too expensive. So I shopped around and found what are essentially beats without the same price tag (RRP they are but sell for much cheaper on ebay), the headphones I refer to are the Monster Purity HD's. As everyone knows Monster makes Beats, the Purity HD's are essentially Solo HD's with a rectangular ear cup, slightly less bass and clearer sound. Same headband and everything, really nice looking cans, got them today after winning them on ebay for £38 brand new and sealed.
I think the reason for how cheap they sell is they have been made in conjunction with Nokia for WP7 phones so uninformed people dont realise they are made by the same company as beats and think they are Nokia headphones, good news is also the cable with the ControlTalk controls works right out of the box with the S3, that means answer/end calls, play/pause music, turn volume up/down using the controller without ever touching your phone. Awesome. Anyway thought it might be of use to people who like the look of beats but not the pricetag they come with. Enjoy.

Thanks for the heads up. I've started shopping around as well and couldn't justify dropping the $$$ on Bose or those Beats headphones. I'll take a look at these.

Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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King Shady said:
Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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How much?
Currently not being productive on my S3.

txkorm said:
How much?
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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I think he's referring to the ATH-M50 model. They're definitely a nice pair and if you read around, a lot of people recommend them. The prices vary across the Internet so it's good to look around. I got a new pair last year for $125
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U
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I love my ath-m50's. Unfortunately I don't use them as much as I should so I'm gonna sell them. Just a heads up if anybody wants to buy them lol. But I do recommend them over beats any day
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Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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Word!

Best in ears under 200 are vsonic gr07 go to any of the hifi forums they will tell you the same!
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Ye guys i agree there are much better headphones than beats. Just saying that for £38 which is what the monster purity cost me i havent found a better set if on ear for that price, espeicially considering how good they also look
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http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6178816-11020229 <-----zagg link
Zagg had a sweet deal. Buy over $20 and get the smartbuds for only $10. The buds alone are normally $50! Its great deal if you need a screen protector or another accessory and headphones.
Its worth checking out. I got mine in yesterday. They sounds pretty good.
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I myself own a pair of beats studios. I didn't buy it but I traded it for a watch I bought in Japan. I'm thinking of selling them and getting something better same size for around $175 any recommendations?
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i have philips citiscape downtowns from bestbuy. they sound pretty good but not bassy like beats if u want that though, and they also have a mic attached to the cord so u can use it with your phone . i got them for $100.

Daley87 said:
Well as everyone knows Beats are ridiculously overpriced, the sound they provide is nowhere near the price they charge, yes they do look nice but just way too expensive. So I shopped around and found what are essentially beats without the same price tag (RRP they are but sell for much cheaper on ebay), the headphones I refer to are the Monster Purity HD's. As everyone knows Monster makes Beats, the Purity HD's are essentially Solo HD's with a rectangular ear cup, slightly less bass and clearer sound. Same headband and everything, really nice looking cans, got them today after winning them on ebay for £38 brand new and sealed.
I think the reason for how cheap they sell is they have been made in conjunction with Nokia for WP7 phones so uninformed people dont realise they are made by the same company as beats and think they are Nokia headphones, good news is also the cable with the ControlTalk controls works right out of the box with the S3, that means answer/end calls, play/pause music, turn volume up/down using the controller without ever touching your phone. Awesome. Anyway thought it might be of use to people who like the look of beats but not the pricetag they come with. Enjoy.
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thanks OP, bought a pair a few days ago... delivered today and the sound quality and build quality for the price blows me away!

Best earphones

post here your opinions and experiences about the best earphones on the market

I dunno, it kind of depends on best for what. Cans vs buds, what kind of sound you personally like, what price-range we're talking about, et cetera.
Headphones can go upward of $1000 - this is a situation where most people don't want THE BEST, but the best their budget can afford - but there are many options and in plenty of things it's a matter of taste.

Heir audios:
http://www.heiraudio.com/CIEM.html
i have the 8.A, best experience of all IEM so far
I used to use some Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 Pro with a silver cable, they were awesome too, and you can grab them new from ebay for about 170$ (with crappy standard cable, but that should be enough for most ppl)

For me, the best value are the AKG K-315 earphones... at least for listening to music in more or less quiet places, because if it is very noisy In-Ear-Phones are better. (I have to say I bought them for €15, they seem to be cheaper here in Europe than in the US)
I just love them, they sound natural, no over-amplification of anything, no need to play around with Equalizers and stuff, plus they are very comfortable to wear, the left earbud has a little bump so I don't need to look at them to know which one is the left/right... and I don't have to reach to the mp3-Player/Phone to change the volume, as they have a little slider on the cord.
But they are just phones, so no headset function, but as I listen to my music on my dedicated mp3 Player most of the time, that's not an issue for me.
Sorry if this sounded like an advertisment, but they are just that good IMHO.

i've never had a problem with skull candy

I got the Plantronics BackBeat GO (BT), good build lightweigt. but its a little to quiet... overall good earbuds

for me personally its my sennheiser mx370 as i dont like in ears and they hold up really well,
all my previous earphones did get busted in 1 or 2 years but they live since 4 years

i use Creative EP 630 .
i dont like inEars so much, but i need some inEars for my GalaxyAce.
buy it from amazon for 11€ some years ago, and they're really nice and the price is good too.:good:

beats solo by dr.dre

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beats solo by dr.dre
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i hope it was a joke, because beats is a piece of shi*

Sennheiser , Skullcandy and beats.

Sony..
I have a pair of Sony MDR-NC7 headphones that I have beat the hell out of. I'm one to accidentally pull the cord quite aggressively and there is no retraction of the insulation and very minimal ware. I accually ended up sitting on them and snapping the headband so I decided to give melting the pastic with a touch a try and it worked and this happened about 2 or so years ago so I would definitely recommend this brand for reliability.

DON'T buy that WESC-****!
I bought them for my sister for her birthday. after 6 months it broke....
But in my opinion the 50€-WESC had the same sound quality like the Beats Mixr, which is far more expensive.

I use Beats by Dr.Dre also heard this Skullcandy which is availble at virgin megastores in my country
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I was always a big fan if KOSS. I am using Sporta Pro. I think they are good buy for portable size and quality.

how about the Apple ones ? I had them for a while but haven't been really satisfied from the quality. I'm thinking about ~$25-40 price range. with mic.
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tchcaphr said:
i hope it was a joke, because beats is a piece of shi*
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HAHAHAHA!! Truth. I love skullcandy headphones! Lifetime warranty is amazing! It doesn't even matter if you broke them or they were defective, you just send them in and they send you new ones! FMJs are my favourite nice bass that isn't over-powering!

I use cheap skullcandy's.

anubius said:
I was always a big fan if KOSS. I am using Sporta Pro. I think they are good buy for portable size and quality.
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yeah, the KOSS are really good for that price!

I use some hideously orange ones I found at Kmart. They're crap, just like Beats by Dre, but at least they are cost appropriate.
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Headphones' council (with microphone)

Hello guys!
Just need a council about headphones (with microphones) to buy for nexus 5 !
Actually i have Galaxy S i9000 headphones and it is not good and not bad ! Need to change because i'll sell it and its accessory too !
Don't wanna use too much money but need a good product at same time !

miky1989 said:
Hello guys!
Just need a council about headphones (with microphones) to buy for nexus 5 !
Actually i have Galaxy S i9000 headphones and it is not good and not bad ! Need to change because i'll sell it and its accessory too !
Don't wanna use too much money but need a good product at same time !
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Just depends on how much you want to spend. I have a pair of Sol Republic Tracks HDs that I've fallen in love with, and they're roughly half the cost of comparable Beats products. The earbuds (that I haven't had the chance to try) are roughly $40.

I have the JVC XX HA-FR201 ear buds with mic and they are perfect. So cheap and yet produces a lot of bass. I got them last year for $10. Still working up to now.

If you're looking for bluetooth you can't go wrong with the BluebudsX. They are a bit pricey but sound absolutely fantastic. Lightweight, battery lasts a good while, and best of all...no darned wires. The BluebudsX paired with the Viper4android sound mod=eargasms.

sh0td0wn said:
I have the JVC XX HA-FR201 ear buds with mic and they are perfect. So cheap and yet produces a lot of bass. I got them last year for $10. Still working up to now.
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Where you bought it at 10$ ?
In italy price is 27,44 euro O

miky1989 said:
Where you bought it at 10$ ?
In italy price is 27,44 euro O
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Sounds about right. Cheapest I've personally seen them go for is $20/pair. But they do have extremely good clarity and bass output. Probably the best bang for the buck in the business.

+1 for the JVC mentioned above I have the none mic version, still awesome sound

Any advice about not "in-ear" headphone (just earbuds with mic)?

Anyone got suggestions for headphones under $20 for Canada? I've spent the last 2 days looking online and can't really find anything good.

miky1989 said:
Where you bought it at 10$ ?
In italy price is 27,44 euro O
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I bought it at The Source CC retail store last year.
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Please read my guide below on the matter when you get a chance.
The type of earphones/headphones you should buy depends largely on your musical preference, budget, etc. The earphones I love every day may sound rubbish if you listen to a lot of instrumental. Likewise, my musical preferences wouldn't sound good on headphones without significant bass presence.
Don't buy Bose, Beats, Skull Candy or any celebrity endorsed headphones. You can get far better quality at half the price.
Also, please answer the following-
Budget:
Music preference (genres?):
On-ear or in-ear:
-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb
[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying

Reddit (r/headphones) loves these
http://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/B00E38BP6I?tag=adapas02-20

Don't shoot me for the suggestion...
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/bluebuds-x-bluetooth-headphones/
I love these.
The sound...is good. Almost great. If you're going to shell out $170 though, you can get better SOUNDING headphones.
But I got these probably a year ago...maybe a bit more. Still love 'em.
Great build quality. I actually sent them through a washer (derp) and after drying for about a week...tried to power them back on and they've had no issues...and this was a few months ago.
Why these?
Sound is good. If you've heard/owned Klipsch S4s...these are on par with those (a cheaper bud, but great sound for the price on those as well) but with much better lows without drowning out the mids and highs.
Do you use your headphones at work/working out?
Perfect. I love these, mainly, for this reason. I listen to 'em at work or while riding my bike...
And that annoying snag and slight pulling that always seems to eventually wiggle one or both buds out after a while is obviously gone with them strapped around your head. And these things STICK into your ears. They're also really comfortable (for me). I actually got my sister a pair for Christmas last year...and the "wings" or whatever they're called bothered her ears after a while...so she just wears them without and claims no issues. Personally I tried it and they tend to fall slightly out of place for me.
And another huge bonus...
The Voice-Dial Volume-up Track-Skip (longpress) functions all work without issue.

jRi0T68 said:
Please read my guide below on the matter when you get a chance.
The type of earphones/headphones you should buy depends largely on your musical preference, budget, etc. The earphones I love every day may sound rubbish if you listen to a lot of instrumental. Likewise, my musical preferences wouldn't sound good on headphones without significant bass presence.
Don't buy Bose, Beats, Skull Candy or any celebrity endorsed headphones. You can get far better quality at half the price.
Also, please answer the following-
Budget:
Music preference (genres?):
On-ear or in-ear:
-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb
[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
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Don't wanna pay too much.. max 20-30 euro !
I'm speaking about In-Ear Hearphones (with microphone), no bluethooth!
Music preference? I like to listen many italian songs.. like Max Pezzali, Laura Pausini, Tiziano Ferro, Modà, Marco Masini !

For that price just get some skullcandies, not bad for the price
If you gunna spend more don't get shures. Build quality sucks!
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wow !! the Jaybird have impressive collection , however those prices are extremely expensive ( at least for me ) ...
Any cheaper ? ~ $30 ...

I'm searching something with (thanks jRi0T68 for the template)
1: Budget = max 50 $/€
2: Genres/Musical preference = Pop/Rock
3: Type of headphone = earbuds (not in ear) <--- very important
4: Functionality = with mic
5: The audio rig as whole = (doesn't matter)
6: Source material = (doesn't matter)
7: Build Quality = (doesn't matter)
Now I I'm thinking to buy Apple Earpods.

I wasted loads on all sorts of head phones. Finally went for some bluebuds x. Best set I ever bought.
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sh0td0wn said:
I have the JVC XX HA-FR201 ear buds with mic and they are perfect. So cheap and yet produces a lot of bass. I got them last year for $10. Still working up to now.
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Do you have to use the supplied 3.5mm adapter so they work on an android / nexus phone ? I really hate these adaptors, thtas why i am asking...

AndyXS said:
Do you have to use the supplied 3.5mm adapter so they work on an android / nexus phone ? I really hate these adaptors, thtas why i am asking...
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I didn't need to use an adapter. The package says its android ready and it has one button for music controls.
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Lost Hi-Res Earphones

Its a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone had the Premium Hi-Res Earphones that come boxed with the HTC 10 that they don't use and are willing to sell?
I've searched eBay and Amazon to no avail and HTC website doesn't offer them for sale.
I'm genuinely gutted I lost them, I've only had them 3 weeks!!!!!!! :crying:

Do yourself a favor and just scoop some Sennheiser instead

No earphones come with the HTC 10.

Pete450 said:
Do yourself a favor and just scoop some Sennheiser instead
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Have you tried the official ones though? :good::good: I was in love with them but have to resort to iPhone ones and the lack of noise cancellation is killing me!
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No earphones come with the HTC 10.
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Should've specified, Everywhere in the world except US had premium earphones in the box!
There must be one or two of you guys who regularly drive everywhere and have these little bad boi's stored in the box still!
NAME YOUR PRICE!

How much do those headphones even retail for? I've always been curious as to what price-point they're being valued at.

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How much do those headphones even retail for? I've always been curious as to what price-point they're being valued at.
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I couldn't tell you they aren't exactly for sale on the site

Just buy Shure SE215 cause the HiRes earphones by HTC are total crap. I used them once and said OMG they worthless.

Yeah unless you can find someone who hasn't opened them and are willing to give them away for <$30 when they haven't even been priced yet by HTC. I'd say your chances are slim.
+1 buy yourself some real hi-res earbuds you won't regret it.

Heisenberg420 said:
Yeah unless you can find someone who hasn't opened them and are willing to give them away for <$30 when they haven't even been priced yet by HTC. I'd say your chances are slim.
+1 buy yourself some real hi-res earbuds you won't regret it.
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I'm in the market for some solid wired hi-res earbuds with microphone so I can take calls... what do you recommend?

xCHRISTIANx said:
I'm in the market for some solid wired hi-res earbuds with microphone so I can take calls... what do you recommend?
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Check out theheadphone list of IEMs. Amazing reviews on hundreds of earbuds. I went with the RHA MA750s and i'm absolutely in love with them
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I personally love my shure se215s.

How much are you willing to spend? If you want a pair of budget IEMs then I would suggest the Xiaomi Piston 3. They can be had for less than 20 and are some of the best in the price bracket, assuming you don't get a fake pair. They also have an inline mic which play/pause and volume buttons that work with the HTC 10

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How much are you willing to spend? If you want a pair of budget IEMs then I would suggest the Xiaomi Piston 3. They can be had for less than 20 and are some of the best in the price bracket, assuming you don't get a fake pair. They also have an inline mic which play/pause and volume buttons that work with the HTC 10
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+1 to this.. I bought the Piston III's and use them for conference calls while on the road away from home, as well as music. Solid pair!

You could always grab some Senheiser IE80's I have a set of Shure SE215's, and they aren't spectacular, but they are good.

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