Im thinking of buying power beats 2 for my nexus 6. Guys, hows your experience with your current bluetooth earpiece or headset with the phone? I hope the "monochrome only feature" doesnt affect the quality of sound we get from our BT devices.
Depends on what you want.
I am in love with LG Tones!!! I wear them every day for the gym and whenever else I need to be hands free. I've owned two, one for over a year. I recommend them to everyone.
I avoid anythin Beats, they're the most overpriced pieces of crap...the sound quality on them is terrible...I'd recommend Jaybirds Blue Buds X...if ur looking at gettin a pair of Beats..
Skip the beats, they are shiny junk with poor sound and terrible price.
Depending on the application I can personally recommend this:
1. For sound quality: Elecom Bluetooth receiver dual amplifier class1, this one has built in amplifier and AptX+AAC support, works great, but ships from Japan http://amzn.com/B00JUGSUQG
I currently use this one with either in-ear phones at work and Superlux Over-the-ear at home, works wonders!
2. Simple and kind of cheap - LG Tones, I owned only original one, so have no idea how good new ones
3. BlueAnt Pump is amazing waterproof headset, tested them at our kitesurfing community, one guy kiting with it in the ocean and it going strong! Sound quality is amazing for a waterproof one http://amzn.com/B00ISRUFXY
another vote for the Jaybirds... my JF3's have been going strong for almost 3 years (although i noticed the the charge isn't lasting quite as long as it used to, three 90 minute workout sessions now vs 5 when new). when it comes time to replace these, it will be with the new Jaybirds.
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Depends on what you want.
I am in love with LG Tones!!! I wear them every day for the gym and whenever else I need to be hands free. I've owned two, one for over a year. I recommend them to everyone.
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Same. I've got the 750's at the moment. Love them.
Jeimygirl said:
Depends on what you want.
I am in love with LG Tones!!! I wear them every day for the gym and whenever else I need to be hands free. I've owned two, one for over a year. I recommend them to everyone.
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How is sound quality? Bass? Highs?
Also how does "OK Google" work with them? Is it always listening or do you have to press button on the Bluetooth to wake it?
Thanks
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How is sound quality? Bass? Highs?
Also how does "OK Google" work with them? Is it always listening or do you have to press button on the Bluetooth to wake it?
Thanks
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I think the sound quality is excellent! You have to make sure you have a good suction on your ear though but it blows me away. I mean probably no "Dr. Dre" headphones but honestly I tried those and didn't like them. For $50 Tones are worth every penny IMO
I never use OK Google so I can't really advise on that. As I mentioned it probably depends on what you need the headset for. If you need it for business calls or to always listen, probably not the best. I use it for music mainly for the gym and work, and a call here and there if I have them on and I get a call.
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I think the sound quality is excellent! You have to make sure you have a good suction on your ear though but it blows me away. I mean probably no "Dr. Dre" headphones but honestly I tried those and didn't like them. For $50 Tones are worth every penny IMO
I never use OK Google so I can't really advise on that. As I mentioned it probably depends on what you need the headset for. If you need it for business calls or to always listen, probably not the best. I use it for music mainly for the gym and work, and a call here and there if I have them on and I get a call.
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Awesome thanks... Im only gonna use them for music as well and a call here or there... Is there a dedicated button that activates voice dialing?
Now I just gotta find out if/how well OK Google works with them.
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Awesome thanks... Im only gonna use them for music as well and a call here or there... Is there a dedicated button that activates voice dialing?
Now I just gotta find out if/how well OK Google works with them.
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Yes there is. I have my Tones with me and I get the N6 by this afternoon, I will figure it out and report back today
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I also recommend Jaybirds Blue Buds X...
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Yes there is. I have my Tones with me and I get the N6 by this afternoon, I will figure it out and report back today
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Awesome...your the best... My N6 is shipping today
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Awesome...your the best... My N6 is shipping today
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I have the same headphones and there is a dedicated “Activate Voice Dialing" button in them. Its the first bitton on the left side at least it is on the LG HBS750s. It is a somewhat textured button. The play/pause button is on the first button on the right side.
Lucke said:
another vote for the Jaybirds... my JF3's have been going strong for almost 3 years (although i noticed the the charge isn't lasting quite as long as it used to, three 90 minute workout sessions now vs 5 when new). when it comes time to replace these, it will be with the new Jaybirds.
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I second this. Love my JF3's!
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I have the same headphones and there is a dedicated “Activate Voice Dialing" button in them. Its the first bitton on the left side at least it is on the LG HBS750s. It is a somewhat textured button. The play/pause button is on the first button on the right side.
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Awesome!! If press that button can you perform OK Google functions?
I also saw this write up...
I think I'm gonna get the lg headset and use this
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Awesome!! If press that button can you perform OK Google functions?
I also saw this write up...
I think I'm gonna get the lg headset and use this
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It doesn't perform the “OK Google" function but I do believe there is an option for “OK Google" to work over Bluetooth in the voice settings in the Google Search app.
djkinetic said:
I avoid anythin Beats, they're the most overpriced pieces of crap...the sound quality on them is terrible...I'd recommend Jaybirds Blue Buds X...if ur looking at gettin a pair of Beats..
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Blue buds all day
Just got the Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones. I had Jaybird freedom headphones before they recently got broken(kids I think). So far I really like them. Fit over the ear and they sound great...better than the jaybird. Batter lasts about twice as long too.
Yurbuds all the way
I use the Yurbuds Liberty Wireless over the ear. Great for workouts. Microphone and everything. Water resistant.
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Hello everyone
I got my Wing couple weeks ago, but I just got to testing the headset/earbuds that came with it. Anyways, when I opened them, it looks like one string of an earbud is shorter then the other. So the middle piece with volume control on it is not centered in the middle, which is very uncomfortable. I didn't find any way to adjust it. Anyone else has the same problem, or am I on the only one with "faulty" earbuds? Please respond. I purchased online through Business Services on a current deal. If I take it to T-Mobile store, will they replace? Thanks a lot.
It really is a crappy design flaw but thats the way they come. With the weight of the volume control on one side of the headphones, that side tends to fall out of my ear. Really sorry design on they're part.
I'd say go with the bluetooth stereo headsets. The sound quality is better and you dont have to worry about the faulty wires being in the way. I invested in one the other day and come to find out other than listening to music, they also pick up calls. You can find good deals on ebay.
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It really is a crappy design flaw but thats the way they come. With the weight of the volume control on one side of the headphones, that side tends to fall out of my ear. Really sorry design on they're part.
I'd say go with the bluetooth stereo headsets. The sound quality is better and you dont have to worry about the faulty wires being in the way. I invested in one the other day and come to find out other than listening to music, they also pick up calls. You can find good deals on ebay.
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Thanks for the explanation. Can you tell me which ones you got? Just currious!
The ones I picked up are made by Motorola. Check the ones I bought on this link.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-MOTOROLA-HT820-BLUETOOTH-STEREO-HEADSET-HT-820_W0QQitemZ290181398683QQihZ019QQcategoryZ133229QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
There's also a few diferent types to choose from. Just do a search for Bluetooth Stereo Headsets and you'll see.
You do realize most headphones are like this now, just grab a set of ipod headphones and you'll know what I mean.
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You do realize most headphones are like this now, just grab a set of ipod headphones and you'll know what I mean.
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That sucks! Whoever came up with this idea should be forced to wear these headphones for the rest of their life!
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That sucks! Whoever came up with this idea should be forced to wear these headphones for the rest of their life!
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I agree completely. It's always felt awkward to me.
coolmen777 said:
Hello everyone
I got my Wing couple weeks ago, but I just got to testing the headset/earbuds that came with it. Anyways, when I opened them, it looks like one string of an earbud is shorter then the other. So the middle piece with volume control on it is not centered in the middle, which is very uncomfortable. I didn't find any way to adjust it. Anyone else has the same problem, or am I on the only one with "faulty" earbuds? Please respond. I purchased online through Business Services on a current deal. If I take it to T-Mobile store, will they replace? Thanks a lot.
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the longer one is supposed to go around the back of your neck... bet bluetooth is way better i like these ones because you can use any 3.5mm headphones you like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Stereo-Blac...ryZ15034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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the longer one is supposed to go around the back of your neck... bet bluetooth is way better i like these ones because you can use any 3.5mm headphones you like.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Stereo-Blac...ryZ15034QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Can you just give us the model number? Or possibly a valid item# for the once you like? Link is not working (item removed). Thanks...
The model number is BCK-08. they have a bunch of 'em listed
Ummmm, it's not a defect!
Guys you do realize that there is a perfectly logical reason for this right??? Well, since you don't...LOL... Well, it's because the short side goes into one ear, and the other wraps around the back of you neck, so that they fit comfortably... The ear buds are labled, just follow the instructions above and everything should come together for you... They're not defective guys...
Yeah, thanks! Weird!
i agree... its done purpose fully.. not a defect
I still think it's a bad design because the side with the mic always gets knocked out of my ear or the mic gets caught on something, zipper, collar, button. I'm left-handed, so at least with symmetrical buds I don't have to be reminded that it's a right-handed world.
Be careful with bluetooth, the wing isn't really designed as a music player, even though it can do it. I got some bluetooth headphones made by insignia that work flawlessly with my partner's Samsung Upstage, but have this crackle with my Wing, only when playing music, and no, the sound files are fine, it's the wing's bluetooth connection that's messed up.
Have you tweaked the bluetooth stack (the bitrate and such) for better quality?
Hey guys just wondering if anybody else has beats by dre, im having a little bit of an issue with the volume controls and wondering if they work for anyone else...I have the beats in-ear tour.
no it doesn't work for the atrix.. i have the HD Solo and iBeats and volume controls dont do anything
ohh, ok, thanks for the reply!Do you think it's a software or hardware issue?
It's a hardware issue. It's something about apple's headphone port having reversed connections for the skip and pause buttons.
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apologies to Necro a thread, but if its a hardware issue - anyone know if there is an adapter that could be used?
I have a Sennheiser earphone (made for iphone) and it did not work for my other phones. (backflip and X10) Apple headphones have reverse connections, the ground and mic connection are reversed. However, the atrix detects the reversed connection and disables the mic and the controls, allowing the earphones to be used.
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It's a hardware issue. It's something about apple's headphone port having reversed connections for the skip and pause buttons.
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For apple earphones, to skip a track, press the pause/play button twice.
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no it doesn't work for the atrix.. i have the HD Solo and iBeats and volume controls dont do anything
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Does your play pause button even work? Mine does not.
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Does your play pause button even work? Mine does not.
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nope, none of the buttons work unfortunately.. i just got the Sony Ericcson MW-600 as recommended by other xda-members here, so i just plug my Solo's with the other cord with no buttons and plug it in on the MW600 and i'm good
leave it to apple to try to be different and proprietary ... no matter how stupid and pointless
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nope, none of the buttons work unfortunately.. i just got the Sony Ericcson MW-600 as recommended by other xda-members here, so i just plug my Solo's with the other cord with no buttons and plug it in on the MW600 and i'm good
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Got a MW600 too! Does you song name show up? Mine doesn't! =(
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leave it to apple to try to be different and proprietary ... no matter how stupid and pointless
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Not different and proprietary. 'New' and 'revolutionary'
I just bought a pair of these for my photon 4g. Would I be able to get a Sony Ericcson MW-600 and connect it to my photon and use the solos as well? I really want access to the remote. Thanks
Which one of the Beats would you suggest? I am just a casual music listener.
The remote control on the Rezound Beats work for the atrix, and the sound is great. Maybe look into those on ebay or something haha
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no it doesn't work for the atrix.. i have the HD Solo and iBeats and volume controls dont do anything
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Actually you're wrong. My studio's work perfectly fine with poweramp. you need to switch off double click and enable long hold on answer button and everything works..its a dream to use!
Why would you ever buy Beats headphones? Honestly.
For that amount of money you could get some real nice headphones. Not average headphones with cherry red paint.
It might not be too late to return them for some Audio Technicas, Denon, Superlux, Fischer, Grado, AKG, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Shure, HiFiMAN, and Audeze. You know, headphones that sound good.
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Why would you ever buy Beats headphones? Honestly.
For that amount of money you could get some real nice headphones. Not average headphones with cherry red paint.
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I wouldn't make average headphones look bad by clumping the beats stuff in with them. Honestly they are low grade headphones and the skullcandy's are probably better than those pieces.
Do your ears a favor and get one from the list above or whatever. Never heard sound replicated so poorly except from a $10 pair of Koss buds.
I found this post by mere luck but I know that I will get many thanks for posting here.
My friend has beats by Dr.Dre and I bought something called Coby cv215.....we often compare headphones and although mine is just 10 bucks, mine blows his completely out of water.
Haha. I love the expression on his face when people say the sound quality of mine is better.
Don't believe me? YouTube it or buy it as it is really cheap and tell me if I am wrong.
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I have a pair of beats. I came from using a pair of sure buds. The beats cannot compare. I now have a high grade set of klipche Wich were cheaper an by far to best phones I have owned. I also have them plugged into a SE MW860 my only gripe with those is in also can't get the caller display or track display to work. FM radio on those also fill a great hole.
Beats are the most terrible headphones on earth besides a blaring megaphone. Why on earth Monster! It's silly, but Monster professional buds are expensive, but actually are worth what they cost unlike all their other products.
kshiuan said:
Beats are the most terrible headphones on earth besides a blaring megaphone. Why on earth Monster! It's silly, but Monster professional buds are expensive, but actually are worth what they cost unlike all their other products.
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Even the product turbines are over priced in my opinion. Sure or klipche give the best bang for buck from my experience especially with memory foam buds rather than rubber. Loose the background noise and you don't need to play at full volume. Also I think they both have a much broader sound without being over based like monster head phones. It's all very well having good base but there is no point if the mid and top are flat.
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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eddies92 said:
here you go mate,
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Earbuds-Line-Microphone-S2INBI-UB/dp/B002SW3MQM
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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
wified said:
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
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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spursdude said:
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
I'm looking for some BT earbuds that I can wear while I'm mowing my yard but I'd like some that have the ear plug type material on the buds that you squeeze, then put in your ears and they expand a little, rather than just rubber so that they will block out the sound of the mower. Any suggestions?
airmaxx23 said:
I'm looking for some BT earbuds that I can wear while I'm mowing my yard but I'd like some that have the ear plug type material on the buds that you squeeze, then put in your ears and they expand a little, rather than just rubber so that they will block out the sound of the mower. Any suggestions?
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You should go invest in an electric mower made by Black & Decker, its very quiet enough to cup cake with ya girl while mowing the lawn... I can mow the lawn at 2am and not wake a soul with the right lighting of course.
AND then go find a pair LG Tone+ and change the ear buds to the type your talking about... You will thank me for both.
SladeZero said:
You should go invest in an electric mower made by Black & Decker, its very quiet enough to cup cake with ya girl while mowing the lawn... I can mow the lawn at 2am and not wake a soul with the right lighting of course.
AND then go find a pair LG Tone+ and change the ear buds to the type your talking about... You will thank me for both.
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Thanks, I'm actually looking at the LG Tone+, the only thing that concerns me is I see a lot of people complaining about choppy music playback.
As far as an electric mower I recently looked at those but it won't last long enough on a charge to mow my yard. It takes 3 to 3.5 hours on a rider plus1 hour with a push mower. Our yard is huge. Thank you for the suggestions.
Jaybird bluebuds 8hrs battery life.
LG Tone or Tone+ with foam tips. Or Sony SBH50 with any headset plug in that you prefer.
nfl46 said:
LG Tone+ user here. Everyone in my office has one. Lol.
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mutantblack said:
LG Tone or Tone+ with foam tips. Or Sony SBH50 with any headset plug in that you prefer.
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Thanks a lot, you've helped me make my decision. Are the foam tips included, if not where are you getting them?
Jabra ROX!!!!
airmaxx23 said:
Thanks a lot, you've helped me make my decision. Are the foam tips included, if not where are you getting them?
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It's nit included. Read this thread and you can find all the info you need. Hope that helps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314567
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airmaxx23 said:
I'm looking for some BT earbuds that I can wear while I'm mowing my yard but I'd like some that have the ear plug type material on the buds that you squeeze, then put in your ears and they expand a little, rather than just rubber so that they will block out the sound of the mower. Any suggestions?
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LG Tone+...I have the 700's and they're great. I replaced the earbuds with comply's. I got the 400tx I think but I'd have to look. I replace all the earbuds with comply's. Those are the foam earbuds and I get the one's that keep the ear wax out of the holes.
@airmaxx23... Never had any choppy music playback, ever. As a matter of fact. I got everyone in the office wearing them. Dang headphones are the best. AND LOL at that yard size.... sounds more like a farm. I used to have a yard that took 2 hours with a rusty push mower. Hated doing the yard.
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@airmaxx23... Never had any choppy music playback, ever. As a matter of fact. I got everyone in the office wearing them. Dang headphones are the best. AND LOL at that yard size.... sounds more like a farm. I used to have a yard that took 2 hours with a rusty push mower. Hated doing the yard.
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Thanks again, I picked some up and really like them a lot. I almost wish it was a farm, it would be a lot easier to mow, I'd have fewer trees and rocks to go around.
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Thanks again, I picked some up and really like them a lot. I almost wish it was a farm, it would be a lot easier to mow, I'd have fewer trees and rocks to go around.
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Just so you know... the people rolling around with choppy music probably have the fakes or knock-off versions. I seen someone with really bad replicas, told me they were the 760s... i lol'd.
thanx alot about the information
jacobclause said:
I hear that you really lose some quality with those. I could be wrong, though, as I dont have any.
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They actually sound really good, I'm glad I ended up buying them.
airmaxx23 said:
They actually sound really good, I'm glad I ended up buying them.
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Glad you like your purchase. The actual ear buds are JBLs... the head set is LG. I thought they were gonna be weird for exercise and work and etc. Nope... comfy on the collar and easy on the ear. Best part is they use apt-x... so they sound great no need to use any third party equalizer.
jacobclause said:
I must have been misinformed.
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informed by someone with a fake ver. maybe?
I'm using the Backbeat Go by Plantronics. They sound amazing and last forever on a charge. They use aptx as well.
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jacobclause said:
not sure what a fake ver. mean, but he was a guy I used to work with last summer. He didn't like em.
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Unfortunately most electronics that are popular are duplicated, often sold via ebay, websites, swapmeets, farmer markets, and out the back of people's trucks. I have learned this is not limited to electronics but also accessories, purses, wallets, clothes, and etc. My first Spigen case was a fake sview case I found at the swap meet for $20... if I would have known I was getting a fake I would have just went online and spent $5 online for it.
Once I bought a pair of Japanese brand headphones off ebay. They sounded absolutely heavenly for about a week. One day I put them on, the band snapped in half with ease. I was shocked. Since they had a 5 year warrenty... I RMA'd them... the JP company sent my email to the USA office which in turn messaged me. Told me they didn't have an EBAY seller that was legit. They sent me a brand new pair for free... with a return label for the fakes and details of who i bought them from. YEP. Turns out they had one of their parts companies in china making the rest of the headset and selling them on ebay at 20% the retail cost.
Long story short don't trust everyone selling "name brand" items. In the case of your friend... he could have auth LG Tone+ headphones with a bad board in them or bad speaker. Who knows. He could using a pair of fakes and doesn't know what bliss he is missing out on.
toastido said:
I'm using the Backbeat Go by Plantronics. They sound amazing and last forever on a charge. They use aptx as well.
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I looked at these as well but they claim up to only 4.5 hours of listening/talk time when the Tone+ is 15 hours talk or 10 hours listening.