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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alpha_mau5 said:
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
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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
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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
Any recommendations for earphones with mic? This is mainly to listen to music and chat on Skype or similar applications.
I just got these for my EVO3D to use on my commutes to and from work because I was getting frustrated with blue tooth earbuds. They work great, awesome tone and base for a set of ear buds. Mic works great and everyone I call says it is way better than the blue tooths I have had in the past (everything from a $20 - 100 set).
They seal up your ears pretty good though, so awesome to block out the sounds around you but also makes you want to talk louder so that takes a little getting used to.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VP9MQ2/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
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I just got these for my EVO3D to use on my commutes to and from work because I was getting frustrated with blue tooth earbuds. They work great, awesome tone and base for a set of ear buds. Mic works great and everyone I call says it is way better than the blue tooths I have had in the past (everything from a $20 - 100 set).
They seal up your ears pretty good though, so awesome to block out the sounds around you but also makes you want to talk louder so that takes a little getting used to.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VP9MQ2/ref=oh_o04_s00_i00_details
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Thanks for the tip. I have added this to my...
Ultimate Transformer PRIME TF201 Accessory Guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377669
I have and use these:
http://www.amazon.com/Bose-TriPort-...1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1325345884&sr=1-1
Bit pricey (Not compared to other good headphones, though), but the sound quality and mic are awesome for talking or music. That and Bose has a one-year warranty. Comes with the headphones, a leather case, 6 replacement buds, and three 3.5mm-to-2.5mm adapters. Plus they're Bose, and Bose has a pretty great track record with audio. Got mine in July and they still work awesome. 5 months is pretty much a record for my headphones, wire always gives out and the left bud fails, even though I don't listen to music especially loud, so these are pretty durable. The price is justified, but if it's too steep, the ones Indiscriminate posted look good, or get a pair from Walmart or something and that'll run you about 18ish.
I bought these awhile ago for my phone. Simply amazing.
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I bought these awhile ago for my phone. Simply amazing.
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I have the s4 and they rock!
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Good call on the Klipsch
I have the X10i model and prob the best ive heard in a long time.. I got them when I could get em cheap workin for Klipsch haha..
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I bought these(no link, new user) awhile ago for my phone. Simply amazing.
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I bought these for my htc sensation a week ago and they work perfectly... however when I plug them into my prime, the kilpsch app doesn't seem to work (pushing the button does nothing)... honeycomb compatability issue?
I was thinking of buying these and then found this thread when I went to see if there was any that _actually_ work on the ATP.
So, did anyone _actually_ use these things on their tablet and verify that it works in place of the onboard mic?
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So, did anyone _actually_ use these things on their tablet and verify that it works in place of the onboard mic?
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Ok, i just plugged them in... and tested the mic with the sound recorder. The mic works fine, becoming default over the built in tablet mics, however, the click control (on the mic) does not work, even with the klipsch app installed.
I also noticed that the headphone plug sits out about 1mm from the jack, perhaps responsible for the not working clicker?
You are asking about the klipsch image s4a... aren't you?
I was referring to the J5M JBuds higher up (sorry I should've been more specific) but hey, if it works, $99 is fine by me as long as it works decently and has some durability.
My use case is simple: turning my tablets screen off makes the mic go crazy with noise, or at least it does in TeamSpeak 3; sound recorder is too soft for me to tell for sure with my voice but I think it does as well. So I need something that I can use while the screen is off and still be able to have headphones/earbuds to listen with.
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headset
If you don't mind wires I use turtle beaches. You need the dock or a usb port to power them though.
http://www.turtlebeach.com/products/xbox-gaming-headsets/ear-force-dx12.aspx
V-Moda Vibrato's is what I have. They. Are. Awesome.
http://v-moda.com/in-ear/
I can now verify the J5M's work fully.
How I tested: speaking in teamspeak while listening on my PC. Tapped the glass over the mic for reference. Exited teamspeak, plugged in the earbuds, reconnected, and listened via my PC - then tapped the mic under the glass, then tapped the inline mic on the earbudds wire to prove it worked. Sound recorder would've worked too.
Yippiee!
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Im looking for a decent pair of in ear headphones that will control volume, tracks, pause, and has mic. I bought a set on sony's but the volume control doesnt work on them. Thanks in advance for any info.
I've heard klipsch s4's are good, they even have an android friendly version
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Nick281051 said:
I've heard klipsch s4's are good, they even have an android friendly version
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Those are amazingly expensive. Anything else?
I have some skull candy titans they have mic play/pause and volume control but volume control won't work on my phone for some reason it works on my friends iPhone idk lol but amazing sound and noise cancellation for 60$ not bad
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raduque said:
Those are amazingly expensive. Anything else?
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For what that guy wants? Not that I know of
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Ive tried sony and jvc. The sony's sound good but ghe volume controls dont work. The jvc's just sound flat out horrible. The klipsch app says it doesnt work specifically with the galaxy s 2 phones. My basic needs are good sound, working controls (volume will probably not be one of them), and a reasonable price.
I've tried many and can say without a doubt, the best money I ever spent on my phone was my headset.
http://www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Bluetooth-Headsets/MOTOROKR-S305-Wireless-Stereo-Headphones-US-EN
You can get them on Amazon for $35.99 http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Microphone-Packaging/dp/B002BH3I9U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335279230&sr=8-1
The battery lasts for about 8 hours of constant listening, the mic is excellent, you have control over your music with FF/Rev, pause, skip, make a call, answer a call etc.
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It's a shame skullcandy doesn't allow their controls to work with Android. I think it's some deal with Apple. They work flawlessly with all of my ipods. Play/pause and answering calls works fine but volume control won't work.
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Well i tried the ludacris soul's today and they dont sound any better than the much cheaper sony's.
What's your price range?
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For what that guy wants? Not that I know of
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All I need is a mic and one button. It can work as pause/play, answer/end call and (with Poweramp) long-press to skip to the next track. I don't care about volume control, and the only other requirement is that they're the in-ear ones.
I'd really like to get away with spending around $30 or less.
In fact, the stock Samsung headphones from my old Vibrant were great and were what I had been using, but something happened to the right side bud and it died.
I've got some klipsch s4 and i got them cheap as dirt. Paid around 20 bucks for them. I would HIGHLY recommend those to anyone
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At the risk of threadjacking (sorry OP!)
All I need is a mic and one button. It can work as pause/play, answer/end call and (with Poweramp) long-press to skip to the next track. I don't care about volume control, and the only other requirement is that they're the in-ear ones.
I'd really like to get away with spending around $30 or less.
In fact, the stock Samsung headphones from my old Vibrant were great and were what I had been using, but something happened to the right side bud and it died.
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Auvio makes a decent pair for about 20 bucks but after a little while they capped out on me but a lot of headphones do that to me lately
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as far as I can tell the volume control (3 button earbuds) don't work well with Android
Head-fi.org will give you plenty of info (I'm a member over there).
Anyways, I recommend my current buds. These offer phenomenal sound for the money. Denon AH-C560R. If you want a trial run some best buy stores in the USA stock them you can try them and return 'em.
Although if you think the Klipsch S4 are expensive then you may not want these...great sound stage and very good bass. It provides me a fix when I'm not using my "home system".
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AH-C560...XYAO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335395934&sr=8-1
I definitely do not want to spend more than $30 on headphones I'll only be using at work. I move around a lot and the cord sometimes gets snagged on things.
In any case, I was cleaning my desk and found my old Jabra BT3030 A2DP "tag", and it still works. I'll just use that with my current headphones (they're crap, but they were really cheap crap - $10). Thanks all. Oh, and apologies to sicmadek for jacking his thread!
So what are the best headphones money can buy right now?
As in sky is the limit?
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I definitely do not want to spend more than $30 on headphones I'll only be using at work. I move around a lot and the cord sometimes gets snagged on things.
In any case, I was cleaning my desk and found my old Jabra BT3030 A2DP "tag", and it still works. I'll just use that with my current headphones (they're crap, but they were really cheap crap - $10). Thanks all. Oh, and apologies to sicmadek for jacking his thread!
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I think you'd probably like Skullcandy inkd with mic. You can get them online for $15 - $25. They have the one button like you want and sound decent. Definitely not audiophile good but for the money and features they work pretty well. I upgraded to the Titans but I don't think the sound is much better. I wanna try some of the higher end stuff but I should wait for my 3 pairs of skullcandy buds to die first.
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zandander said:
I've got some klipsch s4 and i got them cheap as dirt. Paid around 20 bucks for them. I would HIGHLY recommend those to anyone
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Where?
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Try the MEElectronics M21P.
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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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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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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
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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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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.