So I got these headphones as part of a challenge from MEElectronics. At first glance they may seem simply the Sport version of the m6, but taking a closer look they are way more. They are some great sound isolating IE buds that are worth way more than their MSRP. Check this write up and let me know what you think. It may be a bit long but I want to be as detailed as I can
In Box Contents: earbuds, extension cable, armband, plenty of tips in different sizes, manual, carrying case, and clip!
Look:
These headphones look sweet! Not to mention the red and black combination are perfect for my Evo LTE since I have the black one. They have a nice design to them, and they definitely look slick! I've always been a fan of the red cable so I was happy to see that in these.
Fit:
As you can see from the pictures, these headphones come with loads of tips! They have a set for pretty much every sort of ear out there. I myself would have to say have a "normal" ear if there is such a thing and my ear canal is not huge or tiny either so several of the tips worked well for me. They also have what they call Memory Wire near the buds. This wraps around the ear for an even more secure fit. Honestly it took some playing with it to get it right but it was worth the time; once they are in and locked in place they aren't going anywhere! I went for a run in these bad boys and I have been known to sweat up a storm. All I can say is they stayed the whole time and never had to readjust!
Durability:
I have only had these for 4 days. I have ran twice with them and both times got very sweaty. They are marketed as being sport sweat resistant and so far so good. They have not messed up on me or anything so that is awesome! The cable on these is a good thickness. It seems durable but not bothersome. Included is a carry case for the whole kit so that really helps to keep these babies safe! The case is pretty tough and can hold up to some abuse.
Sound:
Ok, the most important part - sound. Let me start by saying I have many years of experience with headphones, speakers, and anything audio related. My current running headphones were some Bose and as we all know they're not the best out there I really like the sound on these headphones! The bass is just right for me and I can actually enjoy hearing my music with most/all of it's instrumentation unlike many other brands out there for listening to some "beats" lol. Bass is very present, and more than enough to shake a few screws loose up there. The highs were surprisingly clear, and this is something not found in most "bassy" earbuds. For being workout headphones they're awesome!! You won't get better sound plus sweat resistance in anything out there that I've seen.The only bad thing I noticed was that the mids were a bit muddied up at times right out of the box. Of course this is not a big deal out of the box, now if it were the case after burn in then I'd be upset!! But, I just finished the burn in period today and I did notice some improvement in the miss being clearer and more defined now.
Major plus here was the cable being pretty silent compared to other IE buds. Cable noise drives me crazy!! Thankfully these didn't have that problem.
IMPORTANT!!!
These isolate sound pretty well! That's a huge deal when you're in noisy environments and want to get away from the noise BUT it can be an issue if you're running out in the street with traffic so just a heads up! I'm actually going to try them out as in ear monitors pretty soon so I'll let you know how that goes
Overall I can just say I love my new S6. Check them out, they're pretty legit.
They look really nice. I have the klipsch s4a and the are really good also. The color on yours are definitely a plus. Like the red and black.
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Put them through the test as monitors and they worked pretty well! For.their.price.range these bad boys are awesome
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Update:
Left some tips in my truck and the sun some damage to them! But I tried those warped tips on and I love them!! Got way better fit since they expanded and seal even better. Bass is now tight but very present
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I bought the black ones about 8 months ago, they work pretty good, no signs of wear yet, I use them to go walking 3 times a week,
the sound quality might not be as good as you would expect right out of the box, you have to let them burn out a little ..
I'm a satisfied customer!
I recently got MEElectionic's A151 headphones/earbuds. Only $50 and so far I like them much better than the Beats, Bose, and Klipsch that I've had.
wow the MEElectronics A151's are only $50 on Amazon right now....making it tough to decide b/w them or the MEElectronics Sport-Fi S6's....I currently have Klipsch S4a's and was interested in the features of the Sport-Fi S6's, but I believe the A151's are supposed to be better and at the same price now it throws a kink into it.....
They are awesome. For running and sports though best choice is s6 given durability. Can't go wrong with either as far as sound goes. Both are awesome value. I've been using my.s6 as iem and am very happy
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cor4twenty said:
They are awesome. For running and sports though best choice is s6 given durability. Can't go wrong with either as far as sound goes. Both are awesome value. I've been using my.s6 as iem and am very happy
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Still a tough decision...
Driver: Single micro balanced armature
Housing: High impact deco housing with angled fit
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 18KHz
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Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20KHz
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just have no clue how much better the driver is and if its worth it...like does the sound improvement seen with the 151's make up for the loss of other lil features the S6 has...
I'm usually not to given to fall into the hype of little features lol but in this case to me it was worth it. But that's just because they're specifically my running headphones. I just finished a nice run right now btw, dripping sweat and they never missed a beat!
Thanks for putting me on to this company. I consider myself a mild audiophile but it seems I need to get back into the game! Had never heard of these guys until now. For $50 I may give them a try. These would be primarily used for weight lifting and 40-200 meter sprints.
They'll be awesome for that. You can drown out all the overscreamers at gyms haha
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f it, got em both on their way to me now. lol
figure ill use em both enough...
Lol that's the sarge in you acting up. Go big or go home
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f it, got em both on their way to me now. lol
figure ill use em both enough...
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So what's the word I'm curious on your opinion lol btw I saw the post about the $1500 headphones lol crazy
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So what's the word I'm curious on your opinion lol btw I saw the post about the $1500 headphones lol crazy
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got the sport ones in today...not bad....I have no clue as to wtf the carabiner is for though...lol
haven't used them enough to give an opinion really...
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So what's the word I'm curious on your opinion lol btw I saw the post about the $1500 headphones lol crazy
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used them both at work this morning here just now and the first initial thing I noticed is that the A151's are about 2x as loud than the Sport Fi's....give the clearity edge slightly to the A151's too but all that is expected given the specs of each set....
both are designed to have the cord go over your ear but the sprotfi's can save the angle when bent, and also has the detachable extension, along with armband it comes with where as the A151's you dont have those lil features...The 151's cord is twisted unlike the Sportfi's and does have the little thing to stop the earbuds from getting tangled also like the sportfi's do...
I guess it comes down to what you want...audio quality or the extra lil features the Sportfi's have and deal with the lessor audio quality(though its not bad)...
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used them both at work this morning here just now and the first initial thing I noticed is that the A151's are about 2x as loud than the Sport Fi's....give the clearity edge slightly to the A151's too but all that is expected given the specs of each set....
both are designed to have the cord go over your ear but the sprotfi's can save the angle when bent, and also has the detachable extension, along with armband it comes with where as the A151's you dont have those lil features...The 151's cord is twisted unlike the Sportfi's and does have the little thing to stop the earbuds from getting tangled also like the sportfi's do...
I guess it comes down to what you want...audio quality or the extra lil features the Sportfi's have and deal with the lessor audio quality(though its not bad)...
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Hmm maybe I should buy those again and give them a other run, not for running though since I sweat buckets
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cor4twenty said:
Hmm maybe I should buy those again and give them a other run, not for running though since I sweat buckets
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im still trying to figure out wtf the carabiner is for that came with the sport ones. lol
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Hmm maybe I should buy those again and give them a other run, not for running though since I sweat buckets
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I'd test out the Klipsch S4a set too....I have those also and while they are not as loud as the A151's the clearity is there for sure and might even be better....dunno for sure though...
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What is a good earbud headset that doesn't cost a fortune, meaning less than $25 or so. Wired is what i'm looking for as i'm not big on BT headsets. I don't need anything ultra high quality, just something that works well. I'd also like for it to have a inline mic. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
here you go mate,
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Earbuds-Line-Microphone-S2INBI-UB/dp/B002SW3MQM
by the way, Google is a powerful ally
I've looked at so many my head spins. It's hard to tell what's good or not and you can't always go by price. Figured someone would have a set that they really liked over the others.
I just get the stock ones that came with my captivate, they sound good and are durable, don't hurt your ears.
Amazon has them for about six bucks. Just search for captivate or infuse earbuds they are black with opaque white buds and inline mic.
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here you go mate,
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Earbuds-Line-Microphone-S2INBI-UB/dp/B002SW3MQM
by the way, Google is a powerful ally
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skullcandy is trash.
go with the Klipsch S4A's. They're amazing!
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skullcandy is trash.
go with the Klipsch S4A's. They're amazing!
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The OP said he needs them under $25. So for the price, Skullcandies are excellent.
They meet his needs. other than the JVC Marshmallows, they are the best sounding pair for the PRICE RANGE in my opinion.
On another note, I was interested in the S4As. I read a review
on amazon for them that the controls don't work with the Sprint galaxy S II and I was afraid that the same would be true for the AT&T variant. Do you own them? can you deny or comfirm?
I have the S4i's as I came from an iPhone to the galaxy. the mic and controls don't work with the phone (aside from the pause and play button.) wanted to get the 4A's but being that there's now a 5i and that I wanna try wireless I personally am looking for a stereo bluetooth option.
Dude skullcandys ink'd.... best ear buds I have ever owned
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I have the S4i's as I came from an iPhone to the galaxy. the mic and controls don't work with the phone (aside from the pause and play button.) wanted to get the 4A's but being that there's now a 5i and that I wanna try wireless I personally am looking for a stereo bluetooth option.
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That's a bummer. Do you have any suggestions for a earbud set with the same functionality as the S4A? Ill settle for reduced audio quality lol. Its hard to find a set that works with the S II
Are these cheap enough?
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10823&cs_id=1082302&p_id=5873&seq=1&format=2
$2.50. I know you usually get what you pay for, but I'm a huge Monoprice fan... And for that price, how could you not want to give them a shot?
If you can raise your budget, it doesn't get any better than these:
Nuforce NE-700M Audiophile-Grade Earphone with microphone
http://www.amazon.com/Nuforce-NE-700M-Audiophile-Grade-Earphone-microphone/dp/B004I8MUOO
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Nuforce NE-700M Audiophile-Grade Earphone with microphone
http://www.amazon.com/Nuforce-NE-700M-Audiophile-Grade-Earphone-microphone/dp/B004I8MUOO
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Those look very nice but I REFUSE to pay that much for earbuds.
This is the quandry i've run into. There's literally hundreds of choices and some are known to be bad and some aren't. I'm just trying to find a good set for a good price that WORK, haha.
I had my old Cappy earbuds that I liked but alas my oldest son has lost them somewhere. They didn't work with everything on the cappy so i'm fairly sure they won't work on the GSII either.
how bout these?
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Stereo-He...30KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319353875&sr=8-1
i always enjoyed my htc earbuds/mic when i had the inspire. nice fit, decent sound, and buttons for music play back. only thing is the wire eventually starts to pull out of the controls, but not a big deal for the price there
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how bout these?
http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Stereo-He...30KQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319353875&sr=8-1
i always enjoyed my htc earbuds/mic when i had the inspire. nice fit, decent sound, and buttons for music play back. only thing is the wire eventually starts to pull out of the controls, but not a big deal for the price there
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How well do they fit in your ears? I've tried several Ipod flat style ear buds and none of them seem to fit in my ears very well. They will stay in but nothing like the cushiony inserts of the samsung ones.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VTZPO8
$18, prime eligible, favorite under $30 earbud on Head-Fi. For the best effect you need to let them burn in a bit and experiment to find the right tip for your ears.
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That's a bummer. Do you have any suggestions for a earbud set with the same functionality as the S4A? Ill settle for reduced audio quality lol. Its hard to find a set that works with the S II
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I second the motion with the Image S4/S5's those are amazing earbuds.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003VTZPO8
$18, prime eligible, favorite under $30 earbud on Head-Fi. For the best effect you need to let them burn in a bit and experiment to find the right tip for your ears.
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Now those look promising, thanks. Are you using them? Wondering if they work with our music player, meaning pause, restart, etc.
Always worked fine for me. And the foam padding stayed on just fine
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Now those look promising, thanks. Are you using them? Wondering if they work with our music player, meaning pause, restart, etc.
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I use these all day long at work. The control button works as expected with the players I've used (music app, Pandora, Beyondpod, Audible).
I use my phones for music more than anything. For the past couple years I've used a countless number of earbuds. (Gym, bike, motorcycle, work, bus)
Klipsch S4s are the best bang for the buck by far. I bought mine at Best Buy and opted for the 2 year warranty. Taking the phone in and out of my pocket a lot tends to wear the cord at the connector. Their worth the investment.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Klipsch...ones/9422369.p?id=1218105502820&skuId=9422369
If you're going cheapo I'd try JVC HAFX67B. Decent sound and super comfortable. Even more comfortable than the S4s in my opinion.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX67B-C...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1319481273&sr=1-70
...and if your looking for heaphone look no further than the Audio-Technica ATH-M50s. Google em'. They totally live up to the hype.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=01J7RD0VVS9VYW38EQ7B
I wanna get these headphones but there getting alot of mixed reviews from different phones. People with apple products say they pair well. People with droids say they don't
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Motorol...uId=1326039&st=bluetooth headphones&cp=1&lp=7
Right now i have these and there awesome. Just wouldnt mind losing the wires
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Yurbuds...ones/1997127.p?id=1218343141443&skuId=1997127
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i had the S10's.. paired pretty good.. they are not very comfortable tho and you can find them cheaper online elsewhere, around $45.
I had the original S-9's, and they paired well - sounded good too. Watch the knock-offs tho, they are NOT the same,and they won't pair well,or sound good either!
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I had the original S-9's, and they paired well - sounded good too. Watch the knock-offs tho, they are NOT the same,and they won't pair well,or sound good either!
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For sure, tons of knock offs on eBay. I got the S-9's but don't use them as much as I used too. They pair well and can be a decent distance from the phone and still pick up signal. If you have a large melon, they may be a bit tight and uncomfy though.
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For sure, tons of knock offs on eBay. I got the S-9's but don't use them as much as I used too. They pair well and can be a decent distance from the phone and still pick up signal. If you have a large melon, they may be a bit tight and uncomfy though.
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Lol unfortunately i have a large melon. Yea ive seen soke on ebay for $40 and they look exzactly the same as best buy ones.
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Lol unfortunately i have a large melon. Yea ive seen soke on ebay for $40 and they look exzactly the same as best buy ones.
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The difference between the knockoffs and the legit ones is the buttons. My S9 has super sensitive buttons, you can just lightly press it and it will stop, skip tracks etc. The knockoffs you have to physically press the buttons firmly. It worked but felt very uncomfortable mashing a button while something is in your ear. My coworker swooped up the knock offs for like $25 on ebay. Also mine came with a Blue Tooth adapter for an ipod, works excellent.
Is there a specific reason you want in ear headphones?
Id say pick up a set of over the ear bluetooth headsets. I had a set of motorola s805's they were good. also had a set of jaybird sb2's which were sick.
Im now rocking a set of the new Beats by dre bluetooth headphones.
If you are stuck on in ear headsets check out jaybird they have an entire bluetooth product line with great support and service.
But i really think you should try over the ear (Your hearing will thank me later)
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Is there a specific reason you want in ear headphones?
Id say pick up a set of over the ear bluetooth headsets. I had a set of motorola s805's they were good. also had a set of jaybird sb2's which were sick.
Im now rocking a set of the new Beats by dre bluetooth headphones.
If you are stuck on in ear headsets check out jaybird they have an entire bluetooth product line with great support and service.
But i really think you should try over the ear (Your hearing will thank me later)
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I wear them while jogging. Thats why i like the in ear design.
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I wear them while jogging. Thats why i like the in ear design.
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Exactly, for sports activities they work the best. Cans would just slide around and flop off.
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Exactly, for sports activities they work the best. Cans would just slide around and flop off.
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Then i would definetly recommend Jaybird headphones as they are specifically engineered towards athletes and runners. They have a brand new set of freedom headphones which although I have yet to try look very well built and thought out.
Edit: Besides they have a sweat warranty thats pretty brilliant. Good service from these guys...
Sweat warranty...that's dope. lol
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I have a pair of the S9 and S10 Motorola headphones. I bought the S10s as an 'upgrade' but that turned out to not be the case, unfortunately. They weren't as loud and the sound just didn't seem as 'full'. Really the only positive thing about them is that they NEVER cut out on me, and had much better range. My S9s are more comfortable, louder, sound better, but they did cut out at certain angles(probably because I mainly used them with my phone in my pocket instead of on an arm band as recommended).
I just got a pair of the JayBird Freedom headphones for Christmas and they are definitely the best way to go and worth the extra money. The sound and fit is probably as good as you can possibly get with bluetooth in-ear headphones, and of course they have the sweat-proof warranty. I would recommend getting the JayBird's over EVERYTHING else, especially if you're using them for running and working out, as I do. You won't regret it!
Thanks everyone ive been reading more about those jaybirds and there looking like the ones im gona go with. How are they as far as staying in your ear while running?
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Thanks everyone ive been reading more about those jaybirds and there looking like the ones im gona go with. How are they as far as staying in your ear while running?
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They stay in your ear better than anything else on the market, hands down. The hype is very well-deserved. They won't even budge while running... Plus they come with a pretty nice carry case.
Look at the LG hbs-700 on Www.newegg com. Great price and I love them. If you watch, you can catch them on sale. Read the reviews.
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They stay in your ear better than anything else on the market, hands down. The hype is very well-deserved. They won't even budge while running... Plus they come with a pretty nice carry case.
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Good to see others who support Jaybird. Everyone always asks about my SB2's and with my endorphins most people don't even realize i have um in.
Do the jaybirds come with a standard charger or just a USB chord? Also if they do come with just a USB chord are we able to use the same adapter on our htc evo 3d chargers bc i dont have a computer any more just 3 galaxy 10.1 tabs
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Do the jaybirds come with a standard charger or just a USB chord? Also if they do come with just a USB chord are we able to use the same adapter on our htc evo 3d chargers bc i dont have a computer any more just 3 galaxy 10.1 tabs
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It's not the same cord but it is a usb to some small connection. You can plug it into any 5 volt source like pc or HTC's plug.
I have those headphones use it for soccer practice, gym, and work. I have had no problem with them at all the only thing not a major issue for me I had to take off the red pads on the inside since my sweat was un-gluing them. I jump and run with them with no problem in fact its the opposite from slipping out I have to take them off for a second because it pushes in me ears at times.
I got a pair of S9HD a year ago and they shorted out, I called Motorola and RMA'd them, a week later I had brand new S10HD in my hands. Like the S9HD these things are not the most comfortable things in the world and do not mesh well with sunglasses unless you flip them over and wear them R in left ear L in right. I have no problems with pairing and the battery life seems really good, better than the S9HD for sure.
Would I recommend to buy? no, there are other products on the market that work and fit just as well or better for much cheaper.
Hello everyone, I'm going to upgrade my set of headphones in the next week and have narrowed it down to the Klipsch Image S4A's and the Shure SE215's. I wanted to know your guy's opinion on which ones are going to give me the best bang for my buck.
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Hello everyone, I'm going to upgrade my set of headphones in the next week and have narrowed it down to the Klipsch Image S4A's and the Shure SE215's. I wanted to know your guy's opinion on which ones are going to give me the best bang for my buck.
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I have the s4a's and I love them to death. I had beats tour in ears before and they are way better then the beats. Oh, and welcome to the site
Where did you get your S4A's from? I found them at best buy on sale for $80. I was thinking of getting them for a week then returning them and getting the SE215's so I can compare the two. And thanks I've been around for awhile but I never posted before until now.
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I have the S4a's and I like them a lot. Great sound quality (I've tried numerous earbuds from Sennheiser and MEElectronics), multiple tips to fit your ear, carrying pouch. They suggest you use the Klipsch Control app in the Market. I don't know if anybody else with these can comment - unfortunately when I double-click the inline control to try to skip tracks, it will also redial the last called number on my phone, which of course isn't what I want to do. So I actually don't use their app and instead just rely on stock functionality to use the button to play/pause with one click, and I use the long-press-volume mod in MeanBean ROM to skip tracks.
S4 hands down. I had them and loved them. However the audiophile bug bit me and i upgraded to Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10 and a Fiio E7 amp lol
another vote for the s4's. I have the reference s4's. I find the quality to be just as good as (with a slightly less prominent bass) my $200 sennheisers.
Theyre not the s4a version, but its the same hardware without the mic and button. Occaisonally they go for under $50, but you can usually find them from $50-$60.
The trade off of the s4a's would be the added bulk, which isnt much, but its enough to get caught on something or snag your jacket, for the functionality of a mic and a single button. I occaisonally find myself wishing i got the s4a's, but i love the slightly slimmer design on the regular ones.
Another reason i went for the reference s4's is because they comes with a little tin box (severely dented now), the size of an altoids can. I'm not sure why it appealed to me so much, but i liked it better than the s4a's accessories.
Can't go wrong either way. They're nice and durable too, but you should keep them in whatever tin or pouch comes with it.
cheers
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I have the S4a's and I like them a lot. Great sound quality (I've tried numerous earbuds from Sennheiser and MEElectronics), multiple tips to fit your ear, carrying pouch. They suggest you use the Klipsch Control app in the Market. I don't know if anybody else with these can comment - unfortunately when I double-click the inline control to try to skip tracks, it will also redial the last called number on my phone, which of course isn't what I want to do. So I actually don't use their app and instead just rely on stock functionality to use the button to play/pause with one click, and I use the long-press-volume mod in MeanBean ROM to skip tracks.
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The double click redial issue only started after jellybean. I tried on my gf's EVO which still has ics on it and works fine. Maybe it related to sense
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I can't speak for the Shures, but I had a set of the Klipsch S4's and liked them a lot, in spite of a couple of small faults. They sounded great, as long as I was sitting relatively still. Walking or running, there was a lot of cord noise transmitted and the cord itself was heavy enough to pull the buds out my ears when it was bouncing around (a little clip solved that problem). And yes, I know how to pick the right tips to get the right (tight) fit in my ears. Also didn't like the long-ass straight plug - I prefer the right-angle plugs because I tend to put my phone upside-down in my pocket.
After a cat chewed through the cord on my S4s (he's no longer with us...), I picked up a set of the Ultimate Ears 350 and couldn't be happier. Better deep bass extension without being muddy, better fit, and right-angle plug. Plus I think they're generally cheaper.
Well my Shure's came in yesterday and I haven't found anything to complain about yet. They sound amazing compared to the $20 Sony earphones i had before. The sound isolation is really good on these. With the volume only half way I can't here anything else whatsoever.
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I just got some the klipchs this week as well. Also upgraded from a cheap pair of sonys.
These things rock!
Heads up for anybody looking to buy some S4a's. Just got this email today from Amazon. $40. Never heard of Woot but they look legit. I bit the bullet for a pair.
http://www.woot.com/offers/klipsch-...ic+-+camp1&utm_source=Amazon&utm_medium=email
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I have the S4a's and I like them a lot. Great sound quality (I've tried numerous earbuds from Sennheiser and MEElectronics), multiple tips to fit your ear, carrying pouch. They suggest you use the Klipsch Control app in the Market. I don't know if anybody else with these can comment - unfortunately when I double-click the inline control to try to skip tracks, it will also redial the last called number on my phone, which of course isn't what I want to do. So I actually don't use their app and instead just rely on stock functionality to use the button to play/pause with one click, and I use the long-press-volume mod in MeanBean ROM to skip tracks.
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I used the s4a's currently using the s4a2's (the new and improved version). These are by far the best ear buds I ever owned and much better than the beats brand. The control app is s*** because it crashes sometimes when the phone is asleep (meaning, no sure control when phone is asleep) BUT there are other, much better control apps out on the Play store. They are expensive but if you treat them well, they will last a long time.
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I've had two pairs of the klipsch s4. Could really feel the lows but distorted on the highs. I still would buy another pair though. These are legit
My s4a's are solid, they've essentially replaced my larger cans.
I wholeheartedly recommend them for anybody looking for a solid pair of headphones. Sure they're not 25 dollar headphones, but they don't sound like 25dollar headphones...
I hope you enjoy them
In another thread someone confirmed Note 3 has aptX support. Now I'm searching the internet for wireless bluetooth 4.0 earplugs (to listen to music when doing my running workouts outside), that support aptX. Anyone have suggestions?
Luycks said:
In another thread someone confirmed Note 3 has aptX support. Now I'm searching the internet for wireless bluetooth 4.0 earplugs (to listen to music when doing my running workouts outside), that support aptX. Anyone have suggestions?
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I'm in the same boat. I want Jaybirds, but they're not Apt-x. I also want something good on battery life
The LG tone +
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009A5204K
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I'm in the same boat. I want Jaybirds, but they're not Apt-x. I also want something good on battery life
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I've got the Jaybird bluebuds and they are great. I replaced the tips for some foamy ones and they fit great.
The sound is awesome and I've never had a problem with the battery.
I recommend them
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They Jaybird Freedom Sprint has Apt-X. I use this one. It has very crappy battery life at 4.5 hours. But then again it is targeted only for working out and so is more than sufficient for a workout session hell even two days off Strictly workout sessions.
I know a LG representative that has the tones and all bias aside he loves them he's a boxer. When he trains he says they do not move even when he sweats. And they also have phenomenal battery life, but for me I would just use the J birds if I was strictly doing workouts.
If you are looking for something that is to replace your headphones and you want to go wireless all around, then I would recommend the Bluedio R+ bluetooth headphones. They are apt X bluetooth 4 NFC and has a slot for microSD card so if your phone is dead and use a micro SD card for your music you can just pop it in the headphones and be good to go! All of this for under $100. Its roughly under a hundred if you order from China or you can get them on Amazon and ebay for about $120 to $140.
I ordered mine from http://m.aliexpress.com/item/1174967490.html
Mine are on the way so I have not tested it personally but if you read all reviews about them everyone has something good to say about it. They are apparently the best in their class for the money if you like to listen to music with alot of bass.
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One thing I forgot to mention about the J bird freedom sprint is that it is the second version the one right before the blue but X. The new ones are horrible in terms of sitting in your ears that is the number one thing you read about them. This sounds post to be excellent and so the battery life at about eight and a half hours but what is the point if they can't even fit in your ears comfortably while you're working out.
However the freedom Sprint version which is roughly 80 dollars, is the most comfortable earphones that I have tried. Even the call mic quality is good. They do not fall out if you use the honeycomb shape inserts, which taper off at the end in the same shape as that little groove in your ear right above the ear hole...and it just clicks right in
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r1_2fast4u said:
The LG tone +
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009A5204K
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Those are Bluetooth 3.0, didn't they say they want 4?
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I have the Motorola S11 Flex HD and they support Apt-x. I think they are BT 3.0 though.
i was looking in to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826735065&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL092713&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL092713-_-EMC-092713-Index-_-HeadphonesAccessories-_-26735065-L023D or these http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Earbuds-Headphones-Microphone/dp/tech-data/B00EYUJ1ZC/ref=de_a_smtd waiting till payday to decide
Wow thanx for all the suggestions!
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i was looking in to http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ndex-_-HeadphonesAccessories-_-26735065-L023D or these http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wir...rophone/dp/tech-data/B00EYUJ1ZC/ref=de_a_smtd waiting till payday to decide
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The Anker And Meelectronics looking tempting. But the both have lots of reviews that mention poor BT connectivity. That makes me a bit nervous.
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Not used any BT 4.0 headphones/receivers yet, but been very happy with the Samsung HS3000 for more than a year now. BT 3.0 but with Apt-X, love the versatility of being able to use different headphones with it - IEM for exercise/when portability is of paramount importance, full-sized cans when wanted, or even connecting to stereos etc via 3.5mm-3.5mm cable. Can be had really pretty cheap now too, around the $30USD mark.
FYI, list of Apt-X gears here: http://www.csr.com/technology-solut...wered-by-csr-aptx/bluetooth-stereo-headphones
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[/COLOR]One thing I forgot to mention about the J bird freedom sprint is that it is the second version the one right before the blue but X. The new ones are horrible in terms of sitting in your ears that is the number one thing you read about them. This sounds post to be excellent and so the battery life at about eight and a half hours but what is the point if they can't even fit in your ears comfortably while you're working out.
However the freedom Sprint version which is roughly 80 dollars, is the most comfortable earphones that I have tried. Even the call mic quality is good. They do not fall out if you use the honeycomb shape inserts, which taper off at the end in the same shape as that little groove in your ear right above the ear hole...and it just clicks right in
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The problem with the Jaybirds is that they care about sound quality, so the openings where the sound comes out are really large for a pair of ear buds. This in turn makes it hard to find comfortable tips that fit in your ears.
The tips that come with the buds are all too large to sit comfortably and they all feel like they are going to fall out (though they never actually have)
I recently went to target and found some foam tips in the bargain bin. I forced them over the tips of the bluebuds and it solved all the problems. They fit great and I never feel like it is going to fall out.
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The problem with the Jaybirds is that they care about sound quality, so the openings where the sound comes out are really large for a pair of ear buds. This in turn makes it hard to find comfortable tips that fit in your ears.
The tips that come with the buds are all too large to sit comfortably and they all feel like they are going to fall out (though they never actually have)
I recently went to target and found some foam tips in the bargain bin. I forced them over the tips of the bluebuds and it solved all the problems. They fit great and I never feel like it is going to fall out.
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Haha, and all this time I thought the problem with the JayBirds was the price. lol
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wow, those anker's looks really nice. great battery life, a good design, and a company I trust because I've used their products with no issues.
might jump on these, just picked up some LG Tones+ from my work for super super cheap tho...
I just picked up a pair of the LG tone + from Best Buy price matched to Amazon and I wouldn't be happier they are bt 3.0 I believe and have apt-x
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Haha, and all this time I thought the problem with the JayBirds was the price. lol
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They can be pricey, but the battery lasts up to 8 hours, comes with a lifetime warranty, and they are really quality built.
Even the packaging is impressive. Sweat proof.
I'm telling you, I'd buy them again, and I'm a cheapskate.
you guys are right about the LG Tones+. They are awesome! I forget I'm even wearing them half the time because they're so lightweight. Also, they sound amazing, I don't need BT 4.0 for them to work great, they have AMAZING battery life (rated for 10, not 8 hours for music) and I used them all day at work 2 days in a row, while still having the battery on 'medium'. That was 2 10 hour shifts too.
I didn't think I'd like the design, because I thought it looked clunky, but like I said I barely can tell I'm wearing them. Maybe once my Fiance sees them she'll think otherwise on the styling, which is when I'll probably pick up the ankers, but for now, these work wonderfully and impressed me.
The only gripe I have (and this isn't specific to this headset, it pertains to all BT headsets) is I can only pair with two deices at once, unless I'm mistaken? I want to use this with my new MBP, my iPad and my Note III. My PS3 would be an added bonus, anyone know how to accomplish this or if I'm just being a newb and doing it wrong?
My Jaybird Bluebuds X work great as well. You can buy the tips from the site below.
http://www.complyfoam.com/
FYI for those interested in the BackBeat Go 2 Tiger Direct has them for $69.99 (instant $10 off) and a $20 mail in rebate for a final price of $49.99.
I know mail-in rebates kinda suck. But it a good deal at $49.99
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8557202&CatId=6092
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My Jaybird Bluebuds X work great as well. You can buy the tips from the site below.
http://www.complyfoam.com/
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Those are the exact same tips I got. But for like 3 dollars at Target.
I was wondering how you gym rats/joggers carry your G3 during workouts. I was looking into armbands on Amazon but looking through the available brands.
It seems they're all made of poor quality and the companies have awful-mediocre feedback on other products.
Do any of you guys have something to recommend? I just want something where the device is safe, won't bother me as I lift/run, and won't let sweat get through to the phone.
Cheers.
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I was wondering how you gym rats/joggers carry your G3 during workouts. I was looking into armbands on Amazon but looking through the available brands.
It seems they're all made of poor quality and the companies have awful-mediocre feedback on other products.
Do any of you guys have something to recommend? I just want something where the device is safe, won't bother me as I lift/run, and won't let sweat get through to the phone.
Cheers.
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I've had the Note 2 for about 2 years now. Not exactly the easiest phone to carry while jogging or during deadlifts at the gym. When I had my S3, i had an armband, but even that was a little too big. I would use the headphones that came with the Note 2 through the shirt like most people i see doing at the gym and it really wasn't working. So I bought bluetooth headphones.
After looking around and passing on some other headsets, I bought the LG TONES HBS-730
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-HBS-730-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B009A5204K
I just set my phone down or keep it in my pocket while at the gym. It's just a lot easier to not have to worry about wires anymore. It's still a pain to have to carry it while jogging, but much easier than before. The headphones tend to bounce on my neck a bit, but don't come out of my ears at any point. I even use them on my motorcycle and they work great. I've answered calls from my gf while riding and she didn't even know i was using the Tones.
I highly recommend them.
I leave my phone in my gym bag and use a Sony mw-600 with different ear buds.
I'm not a fan of arm bands, and I don't expect the G3 to be particularly comfortable especially given its size. For lifting I much prefer using bluetooth headphones so the phone and any cables are out of the way.
Edit: By the way I recently got the Jabra Revo Wireless. Quoted at 12 hours of listening/talk time, which is amazing. And the nice thing is it includes a cable so if you run out of juice you can just plug it in and listen like a normal pair of headphones. Good for lifting, but I don't think they would stay put for running.
plantronics backbeat go 2 are awesome, And they will last you a whole 4 hours at 80% volume.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZ9G8TS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered that one and it is arriving today. The company's other products seem to have solid reviews.
I considered BT headphones but I never see any with really solid reviews. I have UE TripleFi 10i that I ordered new rubber inserts for and am going to see how I like them with the band, generally I love the sound from them but my foam inserts get shot fast with running.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZ9G8TS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered that one and it is arriving today. The company's other products seem to have solid reviews.
I considered BT headphones but I never see any with really solid reviews. I have UE TripleFi 10i that I ordered new rubber inserts for and am going to see how I like them with the band, generally I love the sound from them but my foam inserts get shot fast with running.
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Nice, post a review when you get it and give it a try for a few sessions.
I'm looking into BT earbuds or headphones but just about everything have mixed reviews.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KZ9G8TS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I ordered that one and it is arriving today. The company's other products seem to have solid reviews.
I considered BT headphones but I never see any with really solid reviews. I have UE TripleFi 10i that I ordered new rubber inserts for and am going to see how I like them with the band, generally I love the sound from them but my foam inserts get shot fast with running.
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Nice, post a review when you get it and give it a try for a few sessions.
I'm looking into BT earbuds or headphones but just about everything have mixed reviews.
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Just got these. Got pretty good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-REVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00BFO14W8
IXChicharitoXI said:
Nice, post a review when you get it and give it a try for a few sessions.
I'm looking into BT earbuds or headphones but just about everything have mixed reviews.
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Will do, and thus my problem with them Jaybird is usually solid but people I know who own BT headphones, especially buds, say the sound quality loss isn't worth the price to get rid of a short cable
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Just got these. Got pretty good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/Jabra-REVO-Wireless-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B00BFO14W8
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There are some decent cans, I just could never run in those things for 6 mi at a time
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Will do, and thus my problem with them Jaybird is usually solid but people I know who own BT headphones, especially buds, say the sound quality loss isn't worth the price to get rid of a short cable
There are some decent cans, I just could never run in those things for 6 mi at a time
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No argument there. So far I only use these for lifting. I had a set of Meelectronics Airfi AF71s (bluetooth earphones) that actually sounded really good, but they used non-standard ear tips (i.e. comply foam tips are a no-go) and they didn't fit very well so for runs I just stick with cabled earphones.
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No argument there. So far I only use these for lifting. I had a set of Meelectronics Airfi AF71s (bluetooth earphones) that actually sounded really good, but they used non-standard ear tips (i.e. comply foam tips are a no-go) and they didn't fit very well so for runs I just stick with cabled earphones.
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Never heard of those. I guess for just lifting cans would be okay, I still use my UE's.
One of my favorite tech reviewers.
12:20 he begins giving his review after using them in the gym.
They look nice imo, might order in a few weeks but I'd prefer earbuds for now. Can't really picture myself running with headphones on. I'd be worried that they may come off and fall lol
SMS Audio SYNC by 50 On-Ear Wireless Sport Headph…: http://youtu.be/7bcZcuP5jss
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So my armband came in today and I wore it around town with my RAZR MAXX and might ear it to the gym tonight. It is definitely nice build quality IMO and for $7 I think it was a great buy.
I will test it more and report back
I'm using jaybirds bluebudz x and they're very very good. You can use comply with them.
Quality and volume are decent, battery life is good. I run and cycle in them.