Hi peeps !
I just bought this:
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http://www.kazimogo.com/EN/sneck.php
from this french site:
http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Telephonie/showdetl.cfm?product_id=389168
and thought you guys might want to know that it is PRETTY DAMN GREAT, especially for bike riders like me !
It's almost "magical" in the way it works. The small end of the neck-band contains a vibration-sensitive mike that transforms your LARYNX vibrations into voice. No air-mike. And as a consequence, NO BACKGROUND NOISE, and no need to have it oriented towards your mouth !
And I'm *REALLY* amazed at how well it works.
Just made extensive testing, and the "pros" for the SNeck are:
- sound quality is *awesome* in work-type environments. My correspondants actually told me they were amazed at the clarity and absence of any noise on the line BEFORE I got the chance to tell them I used this. By far the BEST BT "headset" (which it ain't really) I ave ever had, and I've had top-notch stuff;
- sound quality is simply *flabbergasting* when riding a bike. At 60 mph (100 km/h), two of my correspondants didn't believe me when I told them I was riding, for they could hear only ME. In fact, it was the same as when at work, as stated above. At 90 mph (150 km/h), I was still completly understandable, there was just some "background hum". It is to note that the SNeck was NOT protected, and "full-face" in the wind.
The "cons" for the SNeck:
- build quality isn't near as good as sound quality. It doesn't feel cheap, but it doesn't feel like 150 € Nokia headsets, for instance. But it costs only 50 €, and they are VERY MUCH worth the price (at least in France );
- for 45 mph (75 km/h) and higher speed bike use, "in-hear" silicon buds have to be added to the SNeck earphone, because if your correspondant hears you loud and clear, You won't hear HIM / HER at higher speeds. Using an in-ear silicon bud makes it very usable up until 120 mp (200 km/h) - I didn't test any faster;
- not really a "con", but the answer button is a bit small for gloved-hands operations, and needs a little bit of training. A shame, they could have made it bigger pretty easily, as the BT head is not small itself;
- it's a bit strange-looking, but can be much more easily concealed than much smaller regular BT headsets.
All in all, one of the finest accessories I bought for my Athena, especially since I'm very often on my bike and can now have REALLY NORMAL conversations, without yelling or anything.
Wow, that is very cool! Would you happen to know if it's available in the States? This sounds like a much more affordable solution than the in-helmet solutions I've seen. For one thing, they require wearing a helmet!
Don't really know. I *do* know it is also sold by the two following brands:
- Alan;
- Midland
under the reference Alan (or Midland) BT Sport.
Yes, it IS much more affordable than in-helmet solutions and, for having had one of those, it is MUCH better sound-quality-wise.
The only thing it lacks compared to much more expensive BT in-helmet equipment is the intercom functionality. Which you can "circumvent" by simply calling your passenger on the phone...
I can't stress enough how amazingly good the sound-quality is for correspondants even when you're on your wheels... It's better at 80 mph than many BT headsets I've had, when they were used in my office ! I really didn't expect such results.
I do believe that RueDuCommerce.fr ships internationnally, by the way.
And another pretty cool thing: it is compatible with all Jabra accessories, like chargers, etc.
HeartOfDarkness said:
Hi peeps !
I just bought this:
http://www.kazimogo.com/EN/sneck.php
from this french site:
http://www.rueducommerce.fr/Telephonie/showdetl.cfm?product_id=389168
and thought you guys might want to know that it is PRETTY DAMN GREAT, especially for bike riders like me !
It's almost "magical" in the way it works. The small end of the neck-band contains a vibration-sensitive mike that transforms your LARYNX vibrations into voice. No air-mike. And as a consequence, NO BACKGROUND NOISE, and no need to have it oriented towards your mouth !
And I'm *REALLY* amazed at how well it works.
Just made extensive testing, and the "pros" for the SNeck are:
- sound quality is *awesome* in work-type environments. My correspondants actually told me they were amazed at the clarity and absence of any noise on the line BEFORE I got the chance to tell them I used this. By far the BEST BT "headset" (which it ain't really) I ave ever had, and I've had top-notch stuff;
- sound quality is simply *flabbergasting* when riding a bike. At 60 mph (100 km/h), two of my correspondants didn't believe me when I told them I was riding, for they could hear only ME. In fact, it was the same as when at work, as stated above. At 90 mph (150 km/h), I was still completly understandable, there was just some "background hum". It is to note that the SNeck was NOT protected, and "full-face" in the wind.
The "cons" for the SNeck:
- build quality isn't near as good as sound quality. It doesn't feel cheap, but it doesn't feel like 150 € Nokia headsets, for instance. But it costs only 50 €, and they are VERY MUCH worth the price (at least in France );
- for 45 mph (75 km/h) and higher speed bike use, "in-hear" silicon buds have to be added to the SNeck earphone, because if your correspondant hears you loud and clear, You won't hear HIM / HER at higher speeds. Using an in-ear silicon bud makes it very usable up until 120 mp (200 km/h) - I didn't test any faster;
- not really a "con", but the answer button is a bit small for gloved-hands operations, and needs a little bit of training. A shame, they could have made it bigger pretty easily, as the BT head is not small itself;
- it's a bit strange-looking, but can be much more easily concealed than much smaller regular BT headsets.
All in all, one of the finest accessories I bought for my Athena, especially since I'm very often on my bike and can now have REALLY NORMAL conversations, without yelling or anything.
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You are officially my new French friend!
ltxda said:
You are officially my new French friend!
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lol ! Enchanté.
Just answer Yes and make me happy...
Can it be simultaneously connected with two phones???
Like the Sonny-Ericsson and others out there????
Please says yes!
MXracer said:
Can it be simultaneously connected with two phones???
Like the Sonny-Ericsson and others out there????
Please says yes!
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lol I'll try to pair it to two devices and let you know ASAP.
Wow, this would make the phone's voice quality unbeatable! I can imagine how useful this is in noisy factories, construction sites, noisy bars, discos. The advantage of this over the over bluetooth phone is phenomena. No air mike! I like that. Thanks for this nice information.
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Can it be simultaneously connected with two phones???
Like the Sonny-Ericsson and others out there????
Please says yes!
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Tested with Athena + Wizard + Samsung.
Answer is... YES ! :-D
Hehe. Dunno how many phones you can pair it with, but it works with 3.
HeartOfDarkness said:
Tested with Athena + Wizard + Samsung.
Answer is... YES ! :-D
Hehe. Dunno how many phones you can pair it with, but it works with 3.
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IT WORKS WITH 3???!!!!!?!?!?!
Sorry I just fall of my chair... you mean you listen to music played by one devise and then you receive a call by another or it was just paired simultaneously?
I'm buying it! It would be great also with stereo bluetooth but in this world you can't have it all...
lol What I have tried, exactly:
- paired with all three;
- set it as a headset on first phone, received call: ok:
- same thing with second, same thing with third: ok.
It was paired with all three and kept settings for all three. When it was set as a headset with the Athena, and the wizard received a call, a popup on the wiz' asked if I wanted to use it, "yes", and it worked fine.
So I don't know about simultaneous use on many, non WinMo devices, but what's 100% sure is that it can be paired with at least 3 phones and keep the pairing settings and be switched between phones, at worst setting it as a headset manually on the device you want to use it.
Thanks for your input man! I already spend some time trying to find it on the net... in the worse case scenario I'll ride to France to get it!
eaglesteve said:
How effectively can we conceal this inside our collar? can you don'tsome picture for a shirt with tie, a shirt without tie, and a normal T shirt?
Does the collar interfere with the microphone?
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Nope, not at all.
Here are a few pics, couldn't do more at work, lol:
Yeah, yeah, it's mid-afternoon here, and it's been long time since this morning and shaving... =P
It is to note that I have a relatively fine neck.
Actually, I have a Jabra JX10 which is an awesome headset: smallish, stylish, excellent sound quality, both from earpiece and mike.
But I'm seriously thinking about eBaying it and keeping the SNeck only. It is very stylish if only because it is different, sound quality's better than the Jabra...
*still considering*
MXracer said:
Thanks for your input man! I already spend some time trying to find it on the net... in the worse case scenario I'll ride to France to get it!
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No problem, you're welcome. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Also, for your internet searches, I know that Alan and Midland also brand it under their name, so if you have a store selling these brands, chances are it will be there.
Found something here:
http://www.talkies-walkies.fr/intercom_moto_cardo_midland_bt.htm, about midpage.
The laryngpophone is called "Alan / Midland Bluetooth BT Sport ". This store DOES ship internationaly, but the laryngophone is alas sold in a 200 €+ package with a BT talkie-walkie... :-S
HeartOfDarkness said:
Nope, not at all.
But I'm seriously thinking about eBaying it and keeping the SNeck only. It is very stylish if only because it is different, sound quality's better than the Jabra...
*still considering*
No problem, you're welcome. Please let me know if I can be of any help.
Also, for your internet searches, I know that Alan and Midland also brand it under their name, so if you have a store selling these brands, chances are it will be there.
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You know something? Since you mention Ebay... You should seriously consider ebaying some of these little goodies... I'm aware of Alan and Midland you mention but they come out twice the price and it's still for France only... I prefer to give you something extra and buy it through Ebay from you... Just a thought... Maybe others like this idea also... I would defiantly buy 2 of these
Hi there !
Well... If all those that are interested can confirm ASAP how many they want to get, then I'll see what I can do, what do you say ?
Let's wait until the end of the week, and then we can see how many I should get.
Sounds great if you could help! As far as I can see kazimogo is a France company and they wont export any time soon... I can wait for others to join even past the end of the week. I'll leave it up to you to decide.
Thanks a million!
I'm curious about this also....have some questions...
- Does the other party notice you're using a different type of mic? In other words does your voice sound different coming through this device to the other party?
- Can they hear a wisper for example?
What's the cost on these USD? I might be interested. I'm in Texas.
Mine will be ordered on Monday but I will have to wait until a coleague from Belgium can bring it across to the UK
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I was reading a lot of reviews and the complaint that strays me away the most is, it's uncomfortable. Can anyone else tell me how they like their Icon? I really want it because I saw that it supports mono stereo for music.
I've been using a Jawbone with my Evo for about 4 days now. It comes with about 6 different earbuds and an earhook. I haven't yet found the right combination that's most comfortable without falling out. But I'm sure that something will work eventually.
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I've been using a Jawbone with my Evo for about 4 days now. It comes with about 6 different earbuds and an earhook. I haven't yet found the right combination that's most comfortable without falling out. But I'm sure that something will work eventually.
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I am in exactly the same situation. I also have the Icon and have yet to find a combination where it fits perfectly. Its really annoying having to re-adjust every 5 minutes...
Besides that, call quality is great but battery life is sub par.
i just bought it today and gotta say the earbud that came with it fits me perfect. call quality is really good and it has very nice features. i use the one that has the in ear bud and a little circle loop that presses up against my inside ear fits perfect. even forgot today i had it on Lol ofcourse this is my experience im sure other people have theres. the size is really sleak and it feels nice and sexy. ofcourse there are diffrent designs but the one i choose is what i felt look nicest. pictures taken with htc evo 4g
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i just bought a pair i havent tried the mono stereo yet but they fit me fine and work well in car with window down everyone ears are different so hit or miss bu like above posts mentioned they do give u quite a few attachments to try to fit ur ear perfect check out diddy beats with icontrol those are badass headphone si got those for my evo everythign but volume up and down work and they sound amazing
Ive had the icon for about 90 days now and I was in the same position also. The bud was either to big or too small, after about a month of using it i just stuck with the biggest one as it wouldn't fall out at all, it kinda left me with a sore ear now and then but i just cut down the time i wore it to just in the car.
It now fits absolutely perfect, it seems like the key to its comfort ability is the bud being able to rotate smoothly on the actual headset, if the bud doesn't stay in place when you rotate the icon in is when you get the discomfort, you should be able to place it in your ear then rotate it into position without the bud piece moving
it's when the bud turns with the headset is when its uncomfortable... sorry if this is a little hard to follow, but it's kinda hard to explain without a hands on experience
All in all i give it a 10 its the greatest blue tooth Ive ever owned
I have the Icon. Same problem. Ear plug will not fit. But I found a pair of bluetooth headphones that they sell on Sprint for more than 100 bucks for 50 on Ebay. I'm gonna give those a try and let you guys know how that goes.
personally i think you guys really have to give the other buds a try i mean this headset i think is amazing iv owned motorola and lg and between the two i would choose jawbone everytime. only thing the jawbone dosent have is a manuel volume switch. it will adjust by itself in whatever envirment u are but if not u can just use the phone to rise and lower the volume
if you put some jabra eargels on this bad boy, the fit is awesum
get a set on ebay for about 4 bucks, and see the difference
i think its fits perfect, but i also have a selection of 6 different ear gels to pick from that it came with, along with Jabra gels and the gels from the plantronics 975. i guess i have an extremely normal sized ear, because just about all of the gels fit my ear very comfortably. if i had to pick, id say the Jabra gels are the best. I cannot shake the bluetooth off my head with the stock gels or the plantronics. never tried the shake test with the Jabra gels.
I can tell you this though, DO NOT GET "The Ace" Icon , i feel like a total dork wearing it because it looks like im wearing a huge fake diamond ear ring! its just way to blingy.. i only
got it because it was $10 cheaper then the other models, now i see why! That being said, I love it. Its the only bluetooth on the market that can be updated with added features via a firmware update. pretty sweet, they just added AD2P! Now I can hear my GPS directions or listen to music (although its not ideal for that). Now we just need Froyo so I can actually voice dial with this thing!
Love my icon... Used the blue ant for a little bit, but it only comes with 2 earpieces and both were too little or big so I went back to the icon with the same earpiece as the one pictured earlier in the thread. Works perfectly, I can work and move around and it will not move... It will hurt my ear a tiny bit, but I think that's only when I have it in for a real long time and didn't put it in properly. Lastly, it has an on/off switch, so unlike most other headsets I've tried it doesn't turn itself on and off in my pocket when it's not in use.
Highly recommend making it work.
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OneStepAhead said:
Its the only bluetooth on the market that can be updated with added features via a firmware update. pretty sweet, they just added AD2P! Now I can hear my GPS directions or listen to music (although its not ideal for that). Now we just need Froyo so I can actually voice dial with this thing!
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That's not true. The BlueAnt Q1 can also get added features via firmware update. It wasn't that long ago that AD2P was added to it via the firmware update.
sorry if this is considered trolling, but might i suggest the plantronics 925? it has a gel cushion that uses the groove of your ear flap thingy (i don't think that's the scientific name) and unless it's very dirty and oily, it should stay fine.
and how's this mono stereo thing for the icon works? you hear music out of one ear only? i get pissed when one of my stereo headsets fail and i only hear music through one ear....hells no i'd want this feature off of my bluetooth heatset.
when you want just some light music, it works fine...you cant rock the house with a mono headset, but, when I want some quiet background music in my ear, or, when I want to be able to answer either my house phone,(siemens BT) or my evo, its sweet how easily it switches from one to another..you can talk in a normal tone and volume to someone, and they hear you just fine, it even works when I am out and about shopping in the stores, and i get a call..just push the button to answer or push the same button to hang up. On off switch is very nice too! Micro USB, and easily upgradeable firmware makes this a no brainer!
I've had at least 20 or more BT headsets, but, if you can make this fit decently in your ear, there is no better headset, period
skoobz said:
sorry if this is considered trolling, but might i suggest the plantronics 925? it has a gel cushion that uses the groove of your ear flap thingy (i don't think that's the scientific name) and unless it's very dirty and oily, it should stay fine.
and how's this mono stereo thing for the icon works? you hear music out of one ear only? i get pissed when one of my stereo headsets fail and i only hear music through one ear....hells no i'd want this feature off of my bluetooth heatset.
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I also have a Plantronics 925. It's pretty nice but I always have people complain about the audio quality. This never happens with my Icon but have yet to find a good set of earbuds for it... :/
wase4711 said:
if you put some jabra eargels on this bad boy, the fit is awesum
get a set on ebay for about 4 bucks, and see the difference
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Can you link me to the ones you bought? I am really interested in getting some.
sure thing!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Jabra-OEM...ccessories&hash=item45ee9dce8b#ht_2311wt_1146
put the small round jawbone earbud on first, then put one of these over that..
sound will be louder, and, you will never have the jawbone fall out of your ear!
I absolutely love the Icon. My wife is a big hater of bluetooths, but she can't even tell I'm on one with the Icon. Same with customers. With the Icon I've yet to hear a "What, I can hardly hear you" etc. I've had a ton of bluetooths starting with the WEP 200, 500, then the Moto 700, H15, HX1. Plantronics Voyager Pro, 975, the Blue ant q1, and finally, the Jawbone Icon. (No I'm not rich, I get to expense them, and pass the old ones on to other employees )
The only bad thing is the battery life. Most other bluetooths I could get by with charging them every 2-3 days. The Icon has to be charged nightly, sometimes more if it's a heavy talk day. It's the only bluetooth I've ever had where my phone outlasted the headset. It's a small trade off though, as it charges super fast. I believe from completely dead to full is under an hour. But when I let it set for 15-20 minutes on the car charger, it will say 2 hours remaining.
The Icon is my favorite, followed by the Plantronics 975. The 975 is a great headset and the charging case is one of the best things ever. I wish I could find a way to rig it to work with the Icon.
wase4711 said:
sure thing!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Clear-Jabra-OEM...ccessories&hash=item45ee9dce8b#ht_2311wt_1146
put the small round jawbone earbud on first, then put one of these over that..
sound will be louder, and, you will never have the jawbone fall out of your ear!
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Awesome!! Thank you!!!
you'll be amazed at how much better the audio is, and, you get 3 set of gels; small, medium, large, left and right ear, so something is bound to work for you!
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Never heard of this brand until 24 hours ago and ended up reading reviews so bought in anticipation of the Galaxy S3 at the end of the month. The Ultimate Ears E100 I have on the S2 are good, just 'good'.
These though, are a lot better where voices sound more natural, bass is no longer a bit heavy like on the E100 and they're closer to the HD595 in detail and feeling of openness, though it's too early to tell for sure until a few days of wearing in.
The cables looping over the ear feature (can be worn normally too) is awesome for runners/walkers who don't like those "Sports" earphones which have plastic clips that sit behind your ears and are less portable. The cable is rather fat too so less tangles.
It's pretty obvious the bundled headphones will be rather garbage at making use of that Wolfson DAC on our S3s so it's worth investing in good quality earphones IMO. Maybe others can add their own thoughts on other brands they have bought/owned and used on devices sporting quality sound chips.
I'll update this thread once I've had them connected to the S3 after launch as by then these will be well worn in
I have a pair of Shure Se215's and they are truly amazing, by far the best I've ever listened too. They are affordable on my student budget and are great down the gym as they loop over your earlobes. Very excited to use them on my galaxy s3!
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For around $55, I can easily recommend the Brainwavz M4. They have a mild V-shape sound but not overwhelming. It's not a bass monster at all but it's got enough bass and a well rounded dynamic earphone with very good clarity in the mids and highs. They only work cord down though, unless you get a cable guide(MEElectronics sells some on their website, I know Audeo Phonak sells them too but costs much more).
I use my TripleFi-10 at home but the cord is thick and I like to grab the M4 on the go. Brainwavz has great support too. I got a pair for myself and my wife, and my friends liked them too so I got 2 more pairs. Good bang for the buck. Won't be disappointed.
For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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Just ordered a pair of these to replace my skull candies - shame I'll have my phone before I get them!
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For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!
I'll be testing it with bose IE2's earphones and AKG k550 headphones
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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!
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I think I'll manage to not be too jealous, somehow...
Audeze LCD-2
Grado GS1000i
ACS-T15
Senn HD25-1 II
Of those though only the ACS-T15 and Senn's will be worth trying with the S3.
Old but still useful review .
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-239-iems-compared-alclair-reference-added-05-24-12
Review led me to Vsang R20 as excellent quality and sound for £20 ebay.
jje
Klipsch s4 sounds great and affordable
Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.
Mafiatounes said:
Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.
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CKS77 - ull love the bass on it - £60 shipped from accessory Jacks.
i really recommend klipsch! the sound is pretty amazong!
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Bose IE2 for the win IMO. most comfortable earphones I have ever had. I thought I was gonna have an issue with it not being an in ear canal earbud, but this is so much more comfortable. I cant believe how well they stay in your ear. I am a competitive cyclist and i will wear these for sometimes 6 hours for my rides (right ear only)and at the end cant even tell that I had been wearing anything in my ear. The sound is very good as well. At $89, I will buy these again in a heartbeat when mine decide to take a dive on me.
I have a pair of new warranty replacement klipsch custom 2 earphones. used only a couple of times but got my bose very shortly after getting my replacement. I have the carrying case and the different size rubber pieces still all sitting in a drawer. I would sell these for a very reasonable price if anyone was interested. (I would ship to anywhere in the US
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I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.
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I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.
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Stock earphones are rarely good, in comparison to earphones you can buy for a cheap price.
But recommending him JH is utterly pointless....there isn't a real need to go via the custom route, unless you really are a audio fanatic and/or actual performer.
If you want to dish out a lot of money on customs, then you might as well go for the top of the line universal earphones.
That's £200-400 (universal) vs £700....(customs) - for personal listening
And no, I'm not going to go to the length of recommending the ridiculously priced AKG K3003....
I have these:
Sleek Audio SA-1 and I love them they sounded great on my SII with poweramp as music player.
http://sleek-audio.com/products/universal/sa1
Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.
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Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.
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of course, but why would you get an entry level custom?
End of the day customs are identical to universals (at least I think) - the only difference is how they fit in your ears.
Long story short a 3xBA driver in a universal will be half the price (usually) as a custom.
My honest opinion for high-end earphones - get the TDK BA200's for £160 - they are like my PFE232's, just lack that extra detail - but for that price the TDK are the cream of the crop.
http://www.totallydubbed.net/headphone-inventory/
List of earphones I've heard - with reviews.
Usually headphones from the box are absolute rubbish (Apple i'm looking at you) but I've found the Galaxy Note 2 internationals Samsung headphones to be pretty good! Been using them at the gym and walking to uni and they sounds good if not better than my SoundMagic headphones (about £30). Or maybe i have just got used to how they sound. Anyone else still using the headphones that come with the phone? or am i completely deluded?
Those head phones are really good.
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Im using the Brainwavz M5 but I have to agree that the sound quality on the stock IEM is pretty good even compared to theh M5.
I don't use stock a lot for listening to music, but they're the only stock headphones I've used yet that's decent for that. Surprisingly good for stock headphones - I guess people just assume that "it's stock so it must be crap". Seriously underrated IMO.
The Verizon version of the Note 2 does not include headphones. However, the ones that came with the Galaxy Nexus are outstanding.
The stock headphones are good as long as you stay around 40-50% volume, at highs audio distorts pretty badly. A decent IEM imo, nowhere near good though. Especially if your ear is used with mid range Shure or Senn, or Sony's.
Also the overall sound signature is below average, bloated/muddy bass kills it all!
I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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Ebay or Amazon is always a good place to start for cases. I got a pretty sleek case for £4 on ebay!
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I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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The biggest selection of cases can be found at eforchina.com. Over 2,000 Note 2 accessories.
The stock headphones are fine for me. As long as they fit my ears, stay in and make noise, I'm straight.
Where I'm serious about my audio is in my truck.
Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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This one is, or was, legit when I ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C5S3AU/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
not too bad, but still have less sq with professional headphone
Sorry to be the only negative nelly here... but I have to stay true (IMHO, etc.):
Yes, that bad.
I've been using the Samsung stock phones for the last 2 days, until I had time to solder my abused Sennheiser's (a $50 model) plug.
It was a hurting and offensive experience: distorted highs, undefined and fake lows, and overall noisy and harsh. Couldn't bare listening to music, only podcasts that are low quality to begin with.
Yes, I am sensitive, and I'd like to keep it that way, for me it's a good thing. . I'm not a crazy audiophile, I just love music and I love my ears.
If your expectations are low, then one can say they're not end-of-the-world horrible like those that I received with my SansaClip+ player for example, but then again, Even as backup - meh...
It's kinda hard to compare super cheap audio gear. Yes, they are. Samsung are not known to waste money. The Samsung logo isn't even something to be reckoned with, when audio quality is concerned. Any headphones that you receive as an extra with a gadget, are always different kinds of crappy (Sony the exception, maybe a few others.) It's specs - freq. response, distortion %, noise floor...
If you want good audio, I highly recommend trying some mid to hi-end earphones. The difference will be educational, and apparent to any ear.
It doesn't necessarily mean more spending, but often times it does. Good hardware and R&D cost money. No need to go crazy either, even entry level stuff from a reputable audio manufacturer will be far better the the stock Samsung.
OK, some positives : they're reasonably comfortable; the white is cool; I love the tiny plug; the cable untangles very easily and is pretty sturdy; the buttons are functional.
Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used tbh. Also I hope it's EHS64 BTW, mine is.
You can read this thread from head-fi for a comparison: http://www.head-fi.org/t/634154/stock-headset-shootout-apple-htc-samsung-and-sony
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Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used
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You're right, as far as this category is concerned, then yes. For people who never upgrade their phones or don't fuss too much about it, yeah, they're getting a better deal.
Like I said, not "end of the world horrible", just regular terribleness . Headphones that are retailed for $5 will probably be less worse than $2 ones (the difference in manufacturing cost would be what - $1.75?...)
Anyway, in the last few years, all those cheap stock accessories are generally getting better.
I still think that one should invest in his own hearing system's comfort and health more than the cost of a pack of cigarettes.
BTW, the stock smartphone those headphones come with is amazing.:cyclops:
I think you have really high standards if you think they're "terrible" - because even other audiophiles seem to think they're decent. And price is not necessarily proportionate to quality, as I personally think my Koss KSC75 are superior to some much expensive beats dre crap out there. Anywho, to each their own and all that
I agree with Aby_148 somewhat, as I said previously it's decent, as long as you stay on mid volume. On highs it indeed is terrible. I don't know what's the price of the stock headset, as if mine gets damaged or lost I will never ever bother to make a purchase of the same. But you don't need to go high or mid range, even low range Sony MH1C sounds way better than this, and that's just 40$. So yeah it might be better than other stock headphones, but that's doesn't mean this is good. Samsung and a good IEM can't go together.
Haven't tried MH1C, but MH750 is rated lower than EHS64 by the guy in the thread over there. Obviously MH1 is much better without a doubt, and it costs more too, I'd assume. That said, EHS64 holding up pretty well in the comparison there, and I'd concur having tried earpods before. It's really decent.
That's my 2c though.
Samsung replacement headphones from dx.com
I wish I could contribute my opinion about Note 2 stock headphones, BUT since I got my phone from Verizon - headphones were not included I do have a few premium bluetooth headphones, but sometime you do want something similar to stock wired headphones (no worry if battery is charged, or how much time you have before it runs out while you are in the middle of watching a movie ) with volume control, play/pause, and ability to pick up a call. Something small and simple. I guess that was an intention of stock headphones.
Here is the one I just got as a replacement. I learned my lesson and not dealing with ebay sellers anymore because their quality control is awful and often it feels like 50/50 chance you get something working. I had success in the past with DX.com, found their customer support very responsive, so ordered this pair of Samsung replacement Note 2 headphones for $4 plus change (shipped): http://dx.com/p/samsung-in-ear-earp...xy-note-2-white-3-5mm-plug-120cm-cable-170924
Ok, I'm not naive and realize these are not OEM Samsung for $4+ shipped. But what's important, I got these and they work perfectly! No issues controlling volume up/down, play/pause works as expected if you either listening to music or playing YT video or playing a movie. It picks up a call and hangs up when you done, with the same in-line remote control button. That's all that matters. The build is pretty solid, not some flimsy piece of plastic. The sound quality? Well, I'm sure the sound doesn't match original headphones. As a matter of fact, I have S4 headphones next to me for a little side-by-side sound comparison, and those sounds more clear. But both have the same issue of distortion at higher volume level, and absolute lack of bass.
I'm not even going to compare these to any premium headphones, it makes no sense. Sure you can pay $30, $50, $100 and more for good in-ear headphones, but these are just $4.50, purchases from a place I trust, and they do the job!
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This is a review of Ultimate Ears UE Boom wireless bluetooth speaker: http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/boom
I have been around the block testing and reviewing various Android gadgets and accessories. Honestly, there is not much that makes go Wow! The concept of external compact bluetooth speaker is not new, and some of you might be familiar with another similar product which has been dominating this category. I think introduction of UE Boom is going to change this!!! I want to mention this ahead of time, we are talking about Premium Product at a Premium Price. Yes, it will not be everyone's cup of tea in terms of being able to justify $199. But if you are willing to invest money into a high quality product with sound and sex appeal of EU Boom - I guarantee you will get every penny worth.
I have to first start with a package of this speaker, something that became a trend of premium priced products. You might be looking for a minute or two at this black cylinder before you realize it opens in the middle, flips open revealing the speaker itself and accessories in the separate compartments. Just the presentation of this package by itself is super cool and makes a very nice storage box for it. So beside the speaker you get this yellowish-greenish neon color travel wall adapter (rated at 2A) and flat noodle usb to micro-usb cable. In the middle of this cylinder box is the jewel itself, the UE Boom. First impression once you pick it up is the weight of the speaker which is going to tip scale at 536g (1lb 3oz). Yes, we are talking about a cool little cylinder that fits comfortable in your hand and weight over a pound. So what does the weight means? It means quality driver components packed inside of this external speaker unit. With measurement of 180mm x 65mm, it stands 7" tall with 2.5" diameter. The speaker grill goes all the way around, interrupted by a rubber strip with two big "+" and "-" touch controls (for volume up/down). The grill itself is made of some dense interweaving material, described as acoustic skin with plasma coating for water and stain resistance. I have seen YT demo of someone pouring water over it while playing the music, and it didn't even skip the beat. The speaker is intended for indoor/outdoor use, and with water resistance keeping it close to a pool will not be a problem. The speaker itself can be positioned vertically or horizontally, whatever is your preference. The rubber control strip should prevent it from rolling.
Beside volume up/down control, which also could be used simultaneously for UE Boom to announce it's battery capacity percentage, one side of the end cap has a power and bluetooth pair button, and the other side has 3.5mm auxiliary input, micro-usb charging cable, and a detachable loop/tab that will enable your clipping Boom to your backpack or maybe hanging it down from some hook. Speaking of charging, at full charge the speaker is rated for 15 hours of use!!! Once you power it up, you have a pleasant drum tone and it goes into a pair mode (the first time use). Within seconds you are paired up and ready to use it. At that point, better sit down and hit play. This is the most impressive sound I ever heard coming out of such a small speaker system. It fills up the room or any outdoor area with full deep non-distorted sound even at highest volume level. The sound is very crisp and clear, very loud (without distortion as I mentioned), and has enough of bass tone suitable for bigger speaker. Of course, don't expect deep bass of a subwoofer, but for this size it was very impressive. The sound radiates 360 degrees, so no need to turn it or to position it in certain direction. Apparently there is a way you can use 2 EU Boom from the same paired up source to extend this sound to a wider stereo spectrum. For that, you need to use a free app downloaded from Google Play. The app itself is very simple and self explanatory. What is super impressive is when you start it - it goes through a palette of available Boom colors (the speaker comes in different skins) and picks the right one you have. In there you have an option to run double pair up, Setting, and General on-line help with "getting to know" info. In Setting you have a choice to rename your UE Boom, obtain the battery level charge (also you can do that by holding + and - together), alert language, EQ setting (currently only 3 available), enabling alert sound, and also app and fw versions.
For audio playback it supports A2DP bt audio profile, in addition to direct 3.5mm cable input, and it can also pickup calls working as a speaker phone. It's minimalistic design didn't include call pick up button, which would have been a nice feature. Also, very common to other premium bt speakers - is lack of any audio playback controls. If you want to pause the sound, you have to go back to remote use with a phone. It's not a show stopper since I was able to use my portable external bluetooth receiver unit connected to 3.5mm port of UE Boom and paired up instead of the speaker itself. That allowed me to play/pause and skip the track. Also today after playing with MetaWatch smart watch - I also discovered that I can control phone audio right from my watch without even a need for bt remote receiver. Also another comment, for such a price I was surprised they didn't include 3.5mm audio cable piece. Although not intended for most of the uses, I think it would have been a nice accessory to include.
But in general all I can say is the second you hear the full loud sound of this speaker, your jaw drops. Yes, its an expensive accessory and will not be everyone's cup of tea because of the price. I also hope that after awhile (since it was just introduced), the price will drop making it more affordable. But even at $199 - you are paying for a high quality design and premium quality top notch sound, something you would expect from Ultimate Ears! My recommendation - if you can afford it, get it! Just in time for the summer, for your outdoor party - you will not be disappointed!. And with 2 year warranty, you know UE truly believes in it's quality.
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How does it sound compared to the Big Jambox. I love my BJB but would love something to use near the pool.
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How does it sound compared to the Big Jambox. I love my BJB but would love something to use near the pool.
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I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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Thanks. The lack of waterproofness(word?) is my biggest gripe with the BJB. Might have to get one cor the outside. I'mm very happy with my JamBox sound quality.
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Thanks. The lack of waterproofness(word?) is my biggest gripe with the BJB. Might have to get one cor the outside. I'mm very happy with my JamBox sound quality.
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Well, waterproof and water resistant are two different things. I'm sure if you drop Boom into a pool of water where its going to be submerged for awhile - it will damage it. But if you are outside and get splattered by water, Boom can take it like a champ. I have two little kids and outside they constantly run around with water guns or splatter in our above the ground pool. I wouldn't have to worry about speaker getting wet in this situation or of it starts raining before I get a chance to bring it inside.
I was trying to get a review sample from JB, but their replies take forever and I'm still waiting to hear back from them on confirmation. In a meantime, I can only judge the comparison by listening to other people reviews (lots of the professional reviews are on-line now with a recent introduction of Boom).
... EDIT... never mind about 40% coupon, it was just my misunderstanding
Thanks a lot for the info. I have 2 boys myself. They would almost rather run around squirting me and mom than swim in the pool. :laugh:
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I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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Wow, I find it hard to believe the this UE Boom will "blow Jawbone out of the water"!! It may be very similar in sound quality and loudness to the original Jawbone Jambox, because the Boom and OG Jambox are similar in size. The Big Jambox is about twice as big as the Boom. I could be totally wrong though, and this Boom may destroy the Big Jambox. I have a Big Jambox and absolutely LOVE IT!! I am very impressed with the sound quality and how loud this speaker gets! Hopefully an XDA member who has the Big Jambox will get a Boom and let us know how the 2 compare.
Either way, OP, thanks for sharing the info with us! If Best Buy does carry these in the future then I'll probably go ahead buy one myself! Not sure that I'll keep it, but that way I can at least compare the Boom and Big Jambox side by side at my house. I'll let you all know if I get a Boom. If anyone here has them both, please let us know how the 2 compare.
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Awesome review as always Vectron. I've been looking for a bluetooth portable speaker and I was about 99% sold on the jbl flip. For the money ($99) most reviews say it blows away most other comparable devices which cost 2 and 3 times as much. Now I'll have to look into this product to see if it's worth the extra $.
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Shoot, I might end up going to Verizon store myself just to pick up Jawbone for comparison this weekend. Now, I'm really curious myself. I read reviews from zdnet and cnet and other places and they're showing arsenal of their portable speakers in the background saying this one sounds the best.
I can only judge relative to what I hear, not as a/b comparison. I'm also thinking that UE guys had to think hard to come up with a price point to justify their advantage over the competition which cost less. Also, competition is a little dated now. This unit has 15hr battery, and water splatter protection, and covers a range of 50 feet. But I'm surprised there is no Call Button. I really wish instead of talking battery percentage they would implement a programmable feature for "+" and "-" buttons pushed together to either mute the sound if music is playing or pickup the call when it's incoming. It should be handled through BT protocol and everything is under app control to assign different functionality - so why not? I will make sure to suggest it to them with my feedback.
But other then that, I'm very impressed!!!
That's for bringing The Boom Vectron. Your reviews have become a valuable source when making a purchase decision. Keep up the good work Mr. Gadget hero.
All - I have the Big Jambox and compared it side by side with the UE Boom.
My perspective - while for its size the UE Boom sounded very good, the BJB was clearly better sounding and larger. Obviously the amount of portability you want/need can impact your decision as on this point they are very different, but if the BJB's form factor works for you and you are basing the decision primarily on sound, I think you will find the BJB to be a better choice,
Best buy does carry this product now. Just found it there by surprise this weekend. They didn't have a display model out or anything so I almost missed it. So far the sound is great and it does get really loud for a small speaker. I can compare the sound to a Bose SoundLink and it is comparable to it IMO. I don't know about the Jawbone Big Jambox so can't give any input on that one.
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Wow, I find it hard to believe the this UE Boom will "blow Jawbone out if the water"!! It may be very similar in sound quality and loudness to the original Jawbone Jambox, because the Boom and OG Jambox are similar in size. The Big Jambox is about twice as big as the Boom. I could be totally wrong though, and this Boom may destroy the Big Jambox. I have a Big Jambox and absolutely LOVE IT!! I am very impressed with the sound quality and how loud this speaker gets! Hopefully an XDA member who has the Big Jambox will get a Boom and let us know how the 2 compare.
Either way, OP, thanks for sharing the info with us! If Best Buy does carry these in the future then I'll probably go ahead buy one myself! Not sure that I'll keep it, but that way I can at least compare the Boom and Big Jambox side by side at my house. I'll let you all know if I get a Boom. If anyone here has them both, please let us know how the 2 compare.
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All - I have the Big Jambox and compared it side by side with the UE Boom.
My perspective - while for its size the UE Boom sounded very good, the BJB was clearly better sounding and larger. Obviously the amount of portability you want/need can impact your decision as on this point they are very different, but if the BJB's form factor works for you and you are basing the decision primarily on sound, I think you will find the BJB to be a better choice,
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Awesome! Thank you for your input and comparison!! That's exactly what I had expected, as I found it VERY hard to believe that the Boom was louder an sounded better (much less that it could "blow the Big Jambox out of the water", lol!). I figured that the Boom was more like the original Jawbone Jambox, and not the Jawbone Big Jambox! The original Jambox and the Boom are very similar in size and price. Now that you have compared the two, I won't have to purchase the Boom just to compare it to the Big Jambox! Again, thank you very much for your comparison!!
The Big Jambox isn't too large for me to make the portability impractical. On the contrary actually. I often take my Big Jambox outside with me in the evenings. I spend a good part of my time at home sitting outside. The weather is nice and I don't smoke inside the house, so I like to sit outside and smoke while I drink beer. I use the Big Jambox for listening to music and for playing games on my phone or tablet. I even use it for a speaker phone occasionally and love that it's capable of that! Callers in the other end never know I'm not talking directly in to the phone unless I tell them I'm using my Big Jambox, and then they are shocked at how clear the sound quality is.
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Best buy does carry this product now. Just found it there by surprise this weekend. They didn't have a display model out or anything so I almost missed it. So far the sound is great and it does get really loud for a small speaker. I can compare the sound to a Bose SoundLink and it is comparable to it IMO. I don't know about the Jawbone Big Jambox so can't give any input on that one.
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Thanks for the info!! If it wasn't for LIRONG then I would definitely be purchasing one of these from Best Buy. Thanks to his comparison though, I no longer need to!
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True, I can't comment on comparison to Big JamBox. But I absolutely love UE Boom. I had it setup this weekend: phone at home, Boom on a hook hanging of outside, and I'm in our above-the-ground pool with MetaWatch under water controlling music. Sounds is not just loud, but also very rich and deep. Started to drizzle, we got out of the pool, and only later I realized while I was bringing stuff into the house - the speaker was still hanging on the hook. I'm still hoping to get around to check out Jambox, but I'm afraid my opinion might be on a biased side For sure, Big Jambox sounds like it will be louder because of the size of the speaker/driver/amp so if that's your priority, then its a perfect choice! For something very small and compact (Boom is small round cylinder, smaller than original jambox) and rugged with splash protection when you go to the beach, I think Boom is a great choice.
BUT still, I wish either Boom or Jambox would have play/pause/skip track controls. Why wouldn't they add it to these bt speakers?!? The protocol supports it. It's just a matter of 3 extra buttons. I have no idea why it's not part of the design...
Glad it was helpful.
I agree with all of the above...The Boom was a very nice speaker, especially for its size, and if you need more portability its a great choice.
I happen to like the look and form factor of the BJB better, and for use around the yard, etc. I think its a better choice.
these sound awesome
Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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flame? why? is beats an apple product lol... i was wondering how this stacks up vs the pill.. thanks for the input.. I think imma go w a dock over these
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lhkjohn said:
Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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Never tried the Pill. I read a bunch of mixed reviews on it, including a couple that cited frequent bluetooth connection issues, so based on all the research I knocked them off my list.
I tried the new Bose, the Big Jambox, the UE Boom and the JBL Charge. The JBL Charge and UE Boom were both nice form factors and decent sound and volume. The Bose and BJB both (in my opinion) clearly sound better. I was mixed between the two...both sound good but very different sounds. Ultimately I liked the form factor, longer battery and ability for web updates on the BJB.
In the end I think it comes down to price (although the gap isnt that big) and how much portability you need. I think Bose and BJB are very portable - certainly around the house and yard, throw in a car, throw in a suitcase. But if you want something really portable that you can put in a knapsack, briefcase, etc. and carry around all day, then you are likely to be better off with the JBL or UE.
Btw, I have been using our Boom for 2 weeks since the last charge. Not everyday or hours in a row, but I probably accumulated close to 3-4 hours. The battery is still at 90%. Probably rounded off since it reports in increments of 10, but still pretty good.
I wish I can find some time to compare it to other speakers. Thus can't chime into discussion above, but I do really appreciate all the replies!!!
Also, hope that maybe after initial introduction and considering you can pair up two Boom into a stereo config - they will offer some discount if you buy a pair of these.
Regarding last comment about traveling, Boom is very compact and heavy duty built. Definitely no worries throwing it in a packed suitcase.
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
boojay said:
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
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I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
Dsteppa said:
I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
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Thanks for the tip. I had played around with Viper on my current phone last year, but didn't really notice any improvements. Will give it another shot since so many people swear by it.
Dsteppa said:
I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
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+1 for V4A :good:
The Xiaomi Piston 2.1 have well impressed me for the price, fantastic sound and compatible inline controls. You can get a genuine set here
geronimoid said:
+1 for V4A :good:
The Xiaomi Piston 2.1 have well impressed me for the price, fantastic sound and compatible inline controls. You can get a genuine set here
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Funny you should bring up the Pistons because I'm using a Xiaomi phone right now. Will definitely look into those, thanks!
Try yuin, if it's not too expensive for you.
Why wouldn't you get the official Sony noise-cancelling earbuds? I picked up a pair on ebay for £20 - the noise cancelling works great, they sound pretty good and are comfy (come with 3 different sized tips).
jfinnie said:
Why wouldn't you get the official Sony noise-cancelling earbuds? I picked up a pair on ebay for £20 - the noise cancelling works great, they sound pretty good and are comfy (come with 3 different sized tips).
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Sadly for some reason these don't have an inline remote (no track or volume change) or proper call handling, both pretty much a must for buds meant for regular phone use, IMHO.
Motorola buds
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Sadly for some reason these don't have an inline remote (no track or volume change) or proper call handling, both pretty much a must for buds meant for regular phone use, IMHO.
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I didn't see the OP list those as requirements; but I take your point. I guess I am an old-timer who just listens to music with headphones... For me, the noise cancelling - for cheap - is more useful.
What's your budget?
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm definitely looking into the noise canceling ones as I've never tried such earbuds before. I managed to find someone who's willing to sell his NC Bose earbuds for 80, that currently retail for 350. As mentioned, the Beats I'm using are pretty amazing already, so I'm curious how much better the NC will be if I can get them.
Why not use the supplied earbuds? They work lovely for me and it even has a mic input.
I should mention the different headphone modes that are available for the Z3C work really well. I haven't even messed with the equalizer yet, but I'm liking STH-30, which is why I leave that as the default, but each setting is very unique, depending on your tastes.
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I have a dozen ear buds, both Bluetooth and wired. After comparing all of mine, I realized Sennheiser's CX 300s are the one for me.
The cable is light, the buds don't puncture ears like most do. It stays on comfortably even while jogging, and the sound quality is great. Sounds best with clearaudio+ and headphone setting to STH-30.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001E...200_QL40&qid=1412834791&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
I already have excellent noise cancellation earbuds, VSonic GR07 Pro Dynamic Noise Isolation Earbuds. Is there any reason to use Sony's MDR-NC31E's over any other brand? Do they have special customization or presets for their own models?
kandelai said:
I already have excellent noise cancellation earbuds, VSonic GR07 Pro Dynamic Noise Isolation Earbuds. Is there any reason to use Sony's MDR-NC31E's over any other brand? Do they have special customization or presets for their own models?
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Noise isolation is not the same as noise cancellation - I'm not sure why you're comparing them. The technology is built into the phone, so you don't need a separate battery pack for it like with other noise cancelling headphones. They're lower profile than the VSonic, and yes there are presets on the phone for Sony buds.
But everyone's tastes in earphones are different, my advice is just to stick with what you already find comfortable and great sounding, as you can go a bit crazy trying to find the perfect set. Just enjoy your music instead
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Noise isolation is not the same as noise cancellation - I'm not sure why you're comparing them. The technology is built into the phone, so you don't need a separate battery pack for it like with other noise cancelling headphones. They're lower profile than the VSonic, and yes there are presets on the phone for Sony buds.
But everyone's tastes in earphones are different, my advice is just to stick with what you already find comfortable and great sounding, as you can go a bit crazy trying to find the perfect set. Just enjoy your music instead
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Sounds like good advice. thanks. :good:
The best!
boojay said:
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
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Mate, after chasing the perfect solution for a few years, including ear buds and over ears, I can say i have found the ultimate solution.
Jaybird bird blue buds x (blue tooth ear buds, no more messy cables!) + Decibullz custom contour replacement moulds (a perfect custom fit for your ears. maximum comfort, buds never fall out!)+ lastly, Comply memory foam ear bud tips (pure comfort and sound isolation )
There you have it. Not full audiophile but for less than $200 YOU WONT LOOK BACK!
Woza72 said:
Mate, after chasing the perfect solution for a few years, including ear buds and over ears, I can say i have found the ultimate solution.
Jaybird bird blue buds x (blue tooth ear buds, no more messy cables!) + Decibullz custom contour replacement moulds (a perfect custom fit for your ears. maximum comfort, buds never fall out!)+ lastly, Comply memory foam ear bud tips (pure comfort and sound isolation )
There you have it. Not full audiophile but for less than $200 YOU WONT LOOK BACK!
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Thanks for the suggestion. Those Jaybirds do indeed sound sweet, but they still cost a pretty penny (although I'm sure it's worth it for some) and is well above the budget I'm willing to allot for earbuds. Perhaps others can benefit from your recommendation though.