Suggest decent Headphones? - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I want some decent headphones for my gsII and even the ipad for movies, music etc.... I do not mind spending a couple hundred, but I would like to get the best possible headphone for the price. I was thinking about a pair of beats or something, but I again... I am after sound and not trend
I am in Canada if that matters, any suggestions appreciated!
thx

i use bose MIE2 headset which is specifically for mobile phones, has a very high quality in line mic, button control, sounds superb. cost is about 140 USD and best thing i've bought for my smartphone.

RogerPodacter said:
i use bose MIE2 headset which is specifically for mobile phones, has a very high quality in line mic, button control, sounds superb. cost is about 140 USD and best thing i've bought for my smartphone.
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Does the volume up and down buttons work? I haven't heard of many earphones that have those buttons working for the galaxy s II, including mine, klipsch s4i.
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FromToronto said:
Does the volume up and down buttons work? I haven't heard of many earphones that have those buttons working for the galaxy s II, including mine, klipsch s4i.
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That would be great! I'm also looking for some good headphones with working volume control :-(

I bought a Gripphin Smarttalk advertised to work for Iphone and it works perfectly with my Sennheiser in hear headphones. It also works with my HD595 ones as well!
It has 1 button, single click to play/pause, double click to next track. It has a microphone includes for calling purposes as well and works great.

I´m using Sennheiser CX 400-II...absolutely loving them.
Good sound, perfect fit, not TO long cord and volume control.

FromToronto said:
Does the volume up and down buttons work? I haven't heard of many earphones that have those buttons working for the galaxy s II, including mine, klipsch s4i.
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no it only has single button, play/pause/ double click ff rw. most android phones support the mobile standard headsets with single button with inline mic. this does not include volume buttons. gotta use the phone for volume.

mrazster said:
I´m using Sennheiser CX 400-II...absolutely loving them.
Good sound, perfect fit, not TO long cord and volume control.
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Does the volume control work with the SGS2 during music playback?

mrazster said:
I´m using Sennheiser CX 400-II...absolutely loving them.
Good sound, perfect fit, not TO long cord and volume control.
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Does it have an inline mic aswell?
Thanks
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Klipsch Image s41.. Best headphones you can get for the buck. Bose is crap. Bose spends it money on marketing as upposed to research and development. Too bad on the kipsch the volume controls dont work but the mic/ center button is a able to pause and skip a song. Coming from my iphone 4, I miss the volume +/-

Bose On-Ear headphones are pretty nice. Though if you want something with noise-cancelling, I suggest the newest QuietComfort from Bose. They are freakin' amazing!

I recommend Atomic floyd.

darkodin14 said:
Klipsch Image s41.. Best headphones you can get for the buck. Bose is crap. Bose spends it money on marketing as upposed to research and development. Too bad on the kipsch the volume controls dont work but the mic/ center button is a able to pause and skip a song. Coming from my iphone 4, I miss the volume +/-
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i know everybody hates bose. but research specifically bose MIE2 mobile headset, reviews are superb and it really is a quality set, costs 140 bucks. 32 ohm impedence, and really is excellent quality.

SLX69 said:
Does the volume control work with the SGS2 during music playback?
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Yes it works with any phone and any musicplayer I´ve tried.

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Does it have an inline mic aswell?
Thanks
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No, unfortuneatly not. That would have been great.

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Best earphones with built-in microphone?

Which are the best earphones with built-in microphone for the blackstone?? Those who come with the Blackstone aren't that good...
sorry wrong forum please move this into accessories
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I recommend the Moto s9s (bluetooth); worth every penny i paid for them.
Yes, Motorola SD9-HD has my vote. Comfort, sound volume are first rate. Battery life and Bluetooth range are also excellent. I was amazed at how close the sound comes to my $500 Shure SE530's (well, almost, since the Shure's are in a league of their own!). The bass response was a wonderful surprise. I was also very surprised by how nice Window Media Player on the Touch HD sounded and how well A2DP works between the two. A+ rating from me!
thanks for the answers but I was referring to regular wired-earphones...any suggestions about them?
try3 said:
thanks for the answers but I was referring to regular wired-earphones...any suggestions about them?
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Sennheiser MM50 for iphone, right now for only +-£32 on amazon.co.uk... killer price...
try3 said:
thanks for the answers but I was referring to regular wired-earphones...any suggestions about them?
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Skullcandy wired in-ear iPhone headset - stunning quality (not cheap tho)
what about v-moda vibe II? http://www.v-moda.com/headphones/vibeii.aspx
try3 said:
thanks for the answers but I was referring to regular wired-earphones...any suggestions about them?
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I think the best solution is to go to your local electronics store and buy a headset adapter w/built-in mic for the iphone, they work on the HD and allow you to answer calls. You can plug in any headphones that you like and use them in your laptop or music player as well.
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what about v-moda vibe II? http://www.v-moda.com/headphones/vibeii.aspx
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Those sure look nice!
I'm no sound guru but do know that even tho the frequency range is wider than the skullcandy, that will only be noticeable with certain types of music. And the impedance will definitely play a part as well. Not sure whether the difference in the size of the speaker itself will be all that noticeable on such minute vessels but it might. If you really want to know you could post on an audio forum I suppose. I suspect the largest difference noticeable would be the in-\out ear types and everything else would be minor in comparison.
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Those sure look nice!
I'm no sound guru but do know that even tho the frequency range is wider than the skullcandy, that will only be noticeable with certain types of music. And the impedance will definitely play a part as well. Not sure whether the difference in the size of the speaker itself will be all that noticeable on such minute vessels but it might. If you really want to know you could post on an audio forum I suppose. I suspect the largest difference noticeable would be the in-\out ear types and everything else would be minor in comparison.
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so those are the best actually on the market...I suppose?
ultimate ears triple.fi 10vi...superb for music listening and very good when used as a wired headset w/mic for phone conversations. only downside: expensive!
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so those are the best actually on the market...I suppose?
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I couldnt say they are the best as I haven't tried everything out there, but I have given some pointers on what to look for and what's important in most cases.
Subjectively speaking, the SkullCandy iPhone issue is supreme, but I'm sure there are more expensive ones out there
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I think the best solution is to go to your local electronics store and buy a headset adapter w/built-in mic for the iphone, they work on the HD and allow you to answer calls. You can plug in any headphones that you like and use them in your laptop or music player as well.
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This is confirmed? Any iphone mic 3.5 to 3.5 adapter will work as a mic for HD too and with any headphone set? A reseller told me not to buy it since it was not compatible...
koji_nanami said:
This is confirmed? Any iphone mic 3.5 to 3.5 adapter will work as a mic for HD too and with any headphone set? A reseller told me not to buy it since it was not compatible...
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I can confirm that Shure MPA-3C adapter works great with my audio technica earphones on my Blackstone coz I'm currently using it.
Ok for the Shure but will work any similar (and more economic) device?
tigabert said:
I can confirm that Shure MPA-3C adapter works great with my audio technica earphones on my Blackstone coz I'm currently using it.
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Will this adaptor work for voice dial? I use Microsoft voice control so need voice dial. I tried a pair of Ultimate Ears with mike for the iPhone but you could not use voice dial...
I am looking at standard headphones if I can get an adaptor with mike that works. I have got it down to 4 in the price range I can afford.
Ultimate Ears Metro Fi 2
Ultimate Ears Metro Fi 150
Shure Se 102
Shure Se 110
Any comments on these please........
Hi kjt57,
I'm in the same boat... does your MSVC work with the standard HTC headset? I had to tweak the registry to make it work. Now it needs a long press on the HTC headsetbutton to kick in. I thought that it should work with every 3,5mm headset. Can you please crosscheck with the original HTC?
I'd like to use the Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 200v or the Shure SE210 with MPA-3C adapter, but MSVC is a must. I couldn't find a local dealer who has this earphones for testing.
Cheers
chrissi
EU fi4 for mobile is not bad~~ if you looking for a wired earphone with mic and answer button
Has anyone tried the Motorola EH20 Stereo Headphones (or any of the EH in-ear microphone type headsets)?
I have the S9s and want something for when I'm wearing my bike helmet.

Important beats question

so... one of the main reasons i got this phone is for the beats... while it is shiipping i would love to know if there is any chance a few questions could be answered.
does beats only work on/get full richness from beats head/earphones?
how do you know if it is working?
does beats also affect speaker quality?
and if the first question is correct, is this because of the beats audio engine is already installed, or is there another reason?
any helpful answers will be met with a thanks i guess
Only on headphones and a beats symbol will show in note bar
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Stryker1297 said:
so... one of the main reasons i got this phone is for the beats... while it is shiipping i would love to know if there is any chance a few questions could be answered.
does beats only work on/get full richness from beats head/earphones?
how do you know if it is working?
does beats also affect speaker quality?
and if the first question is correct, is this because of the beats audio engine is already installed, or is there another reason?
any helpful answers will be met with a thanks i guess
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I can't speak for the full richness of beats head/earphones, because I have only ever used my cheap $9 ones or the AUX jack in my car.
I asked myself the same question "How do i know it's working," when you plug in an AUX Jack, A small red b (circled) will show up in the notifications bar. What i did was plugged my headphones/car stereo system into my phone, and played some music and turned beats audio on, then off again and i did notice a nice difference in the sound. (See attached Picture)
You can tell if it is working my turning that option in the notification bar on/off and noticing the difference.
Speaker quality is not effected by Beats unfortunately, but the speaker itself is loud and great
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Only on headphones and a beats symbol will show in note bar
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Bluetooth as well.
thanks a lot guys!!!! that clears up a lot for me!!! cant wait to go all music junkie with this phone
So i am using my $200 v modas the beats softwear ups the treb and bass its headphone amp really helps in all of it it maynot be a huge amp but it gets the job done though i do believe it drowns out the mids a little i will have to test out some other songs and get back to you i only tried hip hop so far
thanks bo specific help like that is what i like!!
If you root, I HIGHLY suggest you install the DSP Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017647
You can use it along or, like me, with Beats audio for the best sound ever out of my Skullcandy earbuds. On some songs, I can literally feel the bass vibrating my forehead.
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docnok63 said:
If you root, I HIGHLY suggest you install the DSP Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017647
You can use it along or, like me, with Beats audio for the best sound ever out of my Skullcandy earbuds. On some songs, I can literally feel the bass vibrating my forehead.
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lol skullcandy earbuds......... 50/50 ? metal jackets ? dude you need a upgrade never go for low grade headphones like beats or skullcandy http://v-moda.com/in-ear/
check them out they go through military testing standards as well audiophile type quality
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If you root, I HIGHLY suggest you install the DSP Manager: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2017647
You can use it along or, like me, with Beats audio for the best sound ever out of my Skullcandy earbuds. On some songs, I can literally feel the bass vibrating my forehead.
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lol i have sensitive ears and im not sure my forehead vibrating would be too enjoyable... what i am considering though is klipsh or however you spell it haha... very clear sound. thanks for the suggestion though
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lol i have sensitive ears and im not sure my forehead vibrating would be too enjoyable... what i am considering though is klipsh or however you spell it haha... very clear sound. thanks for the suggestion though
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PLEASE do research into different headphones before jumping into the "fashion headphones" like beats. klipsch headphones are okay depending on what you get i would recommend like sennhiser .... audiotechnica ...V-moda .... koss what exactly are you looking for ? a bass heavy headphone ? or something that has more of a audiophile approach or just some random 19.99 headphones ?
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lol skullcandy earbuds......... 50/50 ? metal jackets ? dude you need a upgrade never go for low grade headphones like beats or skullcandy http://v-moda.com/in-ear/
check them out they go through military testing standards as well audiophile type quality
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I can also say vmodas are awesome but I've blown up a $80 set of them
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I prefer Etymotic myself.
Monster turbine copper pros, are the ones I use for in ear.
For over ear, I use beats pros. The beats pro's with the dna's extra amp kicks ass.
If you havent used the pros, please don't knock it.
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typeriz said:
Monster turbine copper pros, are the ones I use for in ear.
For over ear, I use beats pros. The beats pro's with the dna's extra amp kicks ass.
If you havent used the pros, please don't knock it.
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LOL i have the beat pros. The big metal ones i have the detox too as well as studios... They are over priced over used and .... not even that well built vmodas beat the beats up and down dont be a fan boy
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LOL i have the beat pros. The big metal ones i have the detox too as well as studios... They are over priced over used and .... not even that well built vmodas beat the beats up and down dont be a fan boy
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Not an fanboi, i don't like the studio or solo's.
Studio's gave me an artificial sound I didn't like. Too much dynamic range.
Haven't tried the v moda, can't comment on them, but I do know alot of counterfeit beats going around, and everytime I let people here my pros, who bought the bootlegs are impressed. Not saying you got the bootleg Johnson's , just saying
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If you really want some good SQ, and have high bitrate (320kbps+) or flac/other lossless formats, download neutron music player...by far the best SQ I've heard out of a cellphone when paired with the dedicated headphone amp. I turn the beats dsp off and set this up and its great. Currently using westone 4's and etymotic er4p. Never tried over the ears, I prefer in ear. I do use the beats dsp when playing slacker radio. It does muddy up the mids a slight bit, but seems to me to pick up both ends of the spectrum and bring the soundstage just a bit more forward.
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If you really want some good SQ, and have high bitrate (320kbps+) or flac/other lossless formats, download neutron music player...by far the best SQ I've heard out of a cellphone when paired with the dedicated headphone amp. I turn the beats dsp off and set this up and its great. Currently using westone 4's and etymotic er4p. Never tried over the ears, I prefer in ear. I do use the beats dsp when playing slacker radio. It does muddy up the mids a slight bit, but seems to me to pick up both ends of the spectrum and bring the soundstage just a bit more forward.
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+1 on neutron player, very in-depth music player
I forgot I purchased it a while ago, going to give it a spin.
How are the westons compared to the turbine coppers?
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typeriz said:
+1 on neutron player, very in-depth music player
I forgot I purchased it a while ago, going to give it a spin.
How are the westons compared to the turbine coppers?
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Not sure, I've never tried them. I also have a pair of Shure SE215's, which are single driver. Obviously not going to be as good as the turbines driver, but I seem to prefer multiple armature in-ears versus single. I feel like the details are a bit better seperated, yet still blended well.
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PLEASE do research into different headphones before jumping into the "fashion headphones" like beats. klipsch headphones are okay depending on what you get i would recommend like sennhiser .... audiotechnica ...V-moda .... koss what exactly are you looking for ? a bass heavy headphone ? or something that has more of a audiophile approach or just some random 19.99 headphones ?
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something with really clear and crisp sound. the bass doesnt need to be explosive XD but i do like to be able to hear a backgroung track and percussion as much as the vocals (i'm a drummer ) and yes you could definitely call me an audiophile lol

(Solved) (Q) Help with new earphones..

Oh woe is me.... I accidentally gave a lil tug on my Samsung Earphone cord and the connection to the earphones mic has become faulty even though the speakers are fine, since i use that particular mic a lot for phone calls i am going to buy a new one anyway, so come on guys suggest me some good quality earphones which gives a overall good performance wether it be bass or treble, sice earphones come in sealed package i wasn't allowed to try them out too...
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king_below_my_lord said:
Oh woe is me.... I accidentally gave a lil tug on my Samsung Earphone cord and the connection to the earphones mic has become faulty even though the speakers are fine, since i use that particular mic a lot for phone calls i am going to buy a new one anyway, so come on guys suggest me some good quality earphones which gives a overall good performance wether it be bass or treble, sice earphones come in sealed package i wasn't allowed to try them out too...
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From India? Budget?
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From India? Budget?
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Money is not a problem just suggest me the best and I don't care which model I will ship it from anywhere somehow, and I prefer it being wired. But if the best experience is in a bluetooth headset I don't mind buying it.
And yeah earphones for both ear don't recommend a single side earphone.
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This thread says headset my requirement is specifically earphones, I don't want headphones (which I already have by the way)
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Sony MH-1 or Sennheiser CX-300-II. Both are awesome!
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boki9999 said:
Sony MH-1 or Sennheiser CX-300-II. Both are awesome!
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Sennheiser CX 300B MK II looks and according to reviews is amazing i am strongly considering this at 35$ it's pretty cool,
The sony mh-1 is around 80$ but no reviews at amazon and i may be wrong but Sony earphones are incompatible with s2 right??
My brother has a xperia lww and his earphones are not supported on my s2(or any Samsung phones in fact) likewise my Samsung earphones are all incompatible with his Sony xperia.
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In-Ear headphones very confortable are Sennheiser CX - 280 (400,500) because of the volume control which CX - 300 don't have ( yes, there are a few bucks +/- but they worth it ). For those who have a few money extra I strongly recommend klipsch S4i - price / quality +++ !
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In-Ear headphones very confortable are Sennheiser CX - 280 (400,500) because of the volume control which CX - 300 don't have ( yes, there are a few bucks +/- but they worth it ). For those who have a few money extra I strongly recommend klipsch S4i - price / quality +++ !
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Klipsch s4i looks like a deal breaker with high build quality and bass effects, at 65 dollars not a pocket driller... Cx 300 is cool but volume control is a definite plus in the s4i....anyway thanks for your heads up i never knew such brands existed, I was thinking of getting an Apple earphone(even though i hate to admit it).
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Decent ear/headphones?

Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
What's your budget and what do you look for in a pair of them? Quality over sound or vice versa. What type of music genres? Etc... do you want more bass or more average or more vocals to pop out?
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try something from Denon or Audio Technica!
I use the stock buds at work as they allow me to listen in on conversations of colleagues (meaning I can hear them when they try talking to me). If I want good sound away from home, I use a shure 215 se. There are pricier options, but for 100€ it's really great sound. At home I use a sennheiser MD 598 if I really want to have it like the musicians inteted their songs. But the sennheisers are open back and so sound gets out and my family is annoyed by that if they wantto watch TV. So I bought the Yamaha Pr 500. they are closed backs and almost don't leak sound, even if I use my Fiio alpen to crank it up. The Yamaha is a little tinted to the lower frequency side, but it sounds awesome to hear all the bass lines. And with EQ you van tweak the sound to your liking. But what I found is, that any over the ear headphones with big drivers really gives a much better sound stage. When using my big cans I almost always get back to live tracks over studio recordings, because it sounds as if you were standing in front of the stage. I recently had to thin out my music collection on SD card to make space for higher quality recordings. Now the minimum I use is 160 kbps and I have tracks up to 320. and the difference is amazing.
Sorry for this rather long post, but I hope you can get something out of it.
Check out Headfi
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Agree. Headfi.org is great if you research audio stuff.
Another vote for head fi. Watch your wallet though. The headphone out on the Note 3 is very good. A high quality headphone is worth it. Personally I use a Vmoda m100 most of the time. It's a fantastic headphone if you like your bass. I also have a pair of Audiotechnica A900s which still sound amazing after 5 years since I purchased it. For ultimate portability I use Sennheiser IE8s which still blow me away with their bass and soundstage.
Good luck with your search. There are lots of good choices.
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I'm using the Sennheiser Adidas MX 685 as my put-in-pocket pair of earphones. They sound great, are water-proof, and don't fall out of your ears! You can get them in multiple form factors.
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-Headphones-Packaging/dp/B00E367V4A/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennhesier-Adidas-Sports-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0094R4PBU/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B0094R2HZQ/
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-Adidas-Sports-Neckband-Headphones/dp/B0094R4Q6Y/
Discovered JVC HA-S500 through HeadFi. I loved them so much I now own three pair so the wife and kids can use. They are import only from Japan.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-Head-band-Portable-Headphones-HA-S500-B/dp/B008FWB9TQ
JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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www.Rockitsounds.com
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Bose earbuds. Designed so they cannot fall out of your ears, tons of BASS, amazing. Cost around $150
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JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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Monster inspiration noise canceling headphone they work pretty good.
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Try a pair of these.
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-SE535LT...F8&qid=1382456681&sr=8-2&keywords=shure+se846
The output from the N3 is extremely good. If you're not feeling that then either you're using dodgy earphones or poor quality source material. Well recorded 24/96 audio through my Shure E3C earphones sounds pretty amazing.
Really can believe no one has recommended Etymotic. I picked up a set of these
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000XP8DJC
And I am as happy as I can be with them. You can't beat it for under $100 IMO. I plan on investing in their ER-4s based on my experience with how impressed I am with the hf4. I never thought I would be paying as much for a set of headphones as I would a phone....
JCM800 said:
Having decided to keep my N3 even tho I'm not bowled over by the audio, I'd like to reach out and ask which earphones you guys use, and rate highly? I'm in the UK
Thanks.
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One of my friend in Hampshire ordered headsets for his N3 from fommy....and he was quite happy to receive them so you can check out their may be you find some better ones....
XxLostSoulxX said:
What's your budget and what do you look for in a pair of them? Quality over sound or vice versa. What type of music genres? Etc... do you want more bass or more average or more vocals to pop out?
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Firstly thanks for the replies everyone. I wasn't receiving post updates.
I listen to Led Zeppelin a lot. Rock music. Like to hear the bass too and mid range .
I think I'm more inclined to use in ear buds, so shall look through the thread and check recommended types.
Thanks all
I picked up a pair of Bose IE2 a few days ago and blown away with audio quality and comfort. Kinda pricey but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0...=UTF8&qid=1382528712&sr=8-1&keywords=Bose+IE2
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I picked up a pair of Bose IE2 a few days ago and blown away with audio quality and comfort. Kinda pricey but well worth it.
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0...=UTF8&qid=1382528712&sr=8-1&keywords=Bose+IE2
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Thanks ill have a look. I'm just used to those silly shaped in ears that came with my old iPhone 5 - I imagine Bose would be better than those!?
JCM800 said:
Thanks ill have a look. I'm just used to those silly shaped in ears that came with my old iPhone 5 - I imagine Bose would be better than those!?
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Yes, definitely. These come with different size buds and stabilizers depending on your ear size. I don't even know I'm wearing these when working out for long periods of time. They have another version with volume controls and mic for $30 more.
Returned for a refund the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 bluetooth headset because the buds were uncomfortable and popped out during movement.
JCM800 said:
I think I'm more inclined to use in ear buds, so shall look through the thread and check recommended types.
Thanks all
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You can use over the ear headphones with the N3 but I wouldn't recommend it. I tried my Sennheiser HD650s plugged into the N3 and they sounded okay but not great, problem is the N3 doesn't really have enough power to drive them. Through a headphone amp or external DAC they should be fine, I tried the N3->HLLY SMK-III DAC->Sennheiser HD650 and that sounded awesome.

After-market earbuds for Note 3

Anyone using after-market earbuds with their Note 3? Preferably one with volume control. I am looking for one to replace the stock Samsung earbuds. So far I have researched the:
1. Klipsch S4A ii (but I've heard the volume controls don't work on our Note 3)
2. a-Jays Five (not easy to find)
I'm using the old Apple ones, as I can't have those torturous in-ear plugs in for more than 10 seconds without developing a massive migraine. (an issue most women suffer from, but they only sell those torture devices these days.. Or earbuds the size of a fist.)
The mic and clicker work, the volume controls don't.
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ShadowLea said:
I'm using the old Apple ones, as I can't have those torturous in-ear plugs in for more than 10 seconds without developing a massive migraine. (an issue most women suffer from, but they only sell those torture devices these days.. Or earbuds the size of a fist.)
The mic and clicker work, the volume controls don't.
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You should look in to these ones. There the normal in-ear style and I've heard the volume controls work;
http://www.amazon.ca/Original-HTC-Headphone-Controller-36H00880-04M/dp/B00AXFNRB6
2manycells said:
You should look in to these ones. There the normal in-ear style and I've heard the volume controls work;
http://www.amazon.ca/Original-HTC-Headphone-Controller-36H00880-04M/dp/B00AXFNRB6
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Interesting! Also reminds me I need to check the box of my old HD2 to see if I still have the earphones... Ta!
I like the headphones that came with my old HTC one
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http://pro.ultimateears.com/en-us/home/18-Pro
Literally the best ear buds for under a $100 and they are $25. They sound better then some $80 Bose buds a friend has.
http://www.amazon.com/NuForce-NE-60...id=1396321193&sr=8-3&keywords=nuforce+ne-600x
Get the audio technica solid bass. Great earphones
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http://pro.ultimateears.com/en-us/home/18-Pro
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Coupon code? Like 95% off?
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JayBird BlueBuds X
Earpods sound great with the note 3.
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I rock these guys from etymotic: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007TCXI06/ref=pd_aw_sims_9?pi=SL500_SY115
They go deep into your ear canal so you get great noise isolation. They are not for everyone though as some of the tips are uncomfortable. I got the custom ear molds done so now I have a perfect comfy fit though. They arenot bass heavy because they are suppose to output a flat sound without modifying the signal. That being said if you get Viper4Android you can pretty much make it sound however you like including head thumping bass Ala beats.
I've been very impressed with SoundMAGIC E10 Earphones. Sounds soooo much better than the stock headphones and at a reasonable price.
2manycells said:
Anyone using after-market earbuds with their Note 3? Preferably one with volume control. I am looking for one to replace the stock Samsung earbuds. So far I have researched the:
1. Klipsch S4A ii (but I've heard the volume controls don't work on our Note 3)
2. a-Jays Five (not easy to find)
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I had a pair of the Klipsch's, you're right the vol controls don't, it seems they only work on the iPhones. The Sound is AMAZING, but for me, I can't keep them in, they don't fit right and when they become loose or loose the seal, the sound quality goes WAY down. I don't have issues with most other bud styles though

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