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"Stock" headphones from box; one ear not working

I was using the headphones (which imo, are the best I've ever used), and suddenly one of them cuts off, and jerks back, and now all the sound is gone.
Does anyone know how to fix this? Or do I buy another pair and which?

Probably a cut connection somewhere. A solder/tape job'd fix it if you can find the problem area. won't be pretty.

I've had this same problem with countless pairs of headphones...it's pretty much a loose wire somewhere right before the male end of the plug...if you're determined enough, you can strip the insulation off, solder the wires back together, and be on your merry way, or just go buy another pair of headphones.
if you like the ones that came with the phone, check out skullcandy. they are what I buy. They are cheap enough that when they start messing up from excessive use (I'm a student...headphones on all day except while in class) I just go buy a new pair
http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/all-products/headphones.html?limit=all&headphones_type=9

pyrplhaze said:
if you like the ones that came with the phone, check out skullcandy. they are what I buy. They are cheap enough that when they start messing up from excessive use (I'm a student...headphones on all day except while in class) I just go buy a new pair
http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/all-products/headphones.html?limit=all&headphones_type=9
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Why keep spending money of headphones that will just break after a couple months to a year? Just get a decent pair (PortaPros come to mind) and keep truckin. Lurk on Head-Fi.org for a couple days/weeks. You'll discover you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for decent sound quality. You could pay more for better, but I think I'd have a hard time convincing someone to buy a $250 pair of headphones for portable use.
I've had my PortaPros for almost three years before they gave me any problems. Then I paid ~$8 to get them replaced under warranty. Believe me, I beat the hell out of those things. Cable wrapped around the set, tossed around in a booksack for days, in a car for days, etc. And still they keep the tunes coming.
In all fairness, they are a bit "dark" so if that's not your bag, then carry on. But 90% of the people that have heard mine thought they were great.
If you decide to go Skullcandy anyway, don't waste your money and just get the Ink'd. Every other pair of Skullcandies in ears I've heard were obviously more expensive, and were actually WORSE!

BigJayDogg3 said:
Why keep spending money of headphones that will just break after a couple months to a year? Just get a decent pair (PortaPros come to mind) and keep truckin. Lurk on Head-Fi.org for a couple days/weeks. You'll discover you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for decent sound quality. You could pay more for better, but I think I'd have a hard time convincing someone to buy a $250 pair of headphones for portable use.
I've had my PortaPros for almost three years before they gave me any problems. Then I paid ~$8 to get them replaced under warranty. Believe me, I beat the hell out of those things. Cable wrapped around the set, tossed around in a booksack for days, in a car for days, etc. And still they keep the tunes coming.
In all fairness, they are a bit "dark" so if that's not your bag, then carry on. But 90% of the people that have heard mine thought they were great.
If you decide to go Skullcandy anyway, don't waste your money and just get the Ink'd. Every other pair of Skullcandies in ears I've heard were obviously more expensive, and were actually WORSE!
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I've considered buying more expensive headphones.......but 250 is a little excessive...I was more in the range up to $70.....
I have considered Skullcandy, but you're right, cost for durability is definitely important.

ahyl said:
I've considered buying more expensive headphones.......but 250 is a little excessive...I was more in the range up to $70.....
I have considered Skullcandy, but you're right, cost for durability is definitely important.
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Are you looking for in ear headphones like the ones you had,or on ear headphones? A dude on Head-Fi has an EXCELLENT write up on models for every price range. Ill drop the link later on.
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I hope this forum isn't one of those that hates links to other unrelated forums because this is a GREAT resource if you are in the IEM market.
Head-Fi
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What I need are good headphones that have the built in mic. Essentially I need a good hands-free setup.

NuForce NE7M or Klipsch S2m.
I know the S2m has an online mic and I think the ne7ms do as well.
I have yet to hear either but think you'd be happy with either though I think the Klipsch is a safer bet.
I don't use the phone part of my phone often enough to warrant getting a headset. :-D
All that said, I still suggest you go out and do.your own rezdearc. Music is something we all want to listen to differently. Characteristics I find appalling you may desire and vice versa.
For example I know that my 'pros are dark, but I absolutely love what they are.
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All IEM/earbuds are inherently going to be more fragile. There are certainly more sturdy ones out there but they are of course more expensive. The ones packaged with any phone or MP3 player are super cheap (hence why they break so easily and their sound quality generally isn't that good).
A solid set of actual headphones can last much longer, however that's pretty bulky to always be carrying around for many people.
Anyway, it's impossible to make a recommendation without knowing your price range. We can throw out all kinds of brands and models all day that will be completely infeasible.
Head-Fi is a great resource as others above have mentioned but they tend to be for people looking far more for sound quality rather than price/durability.

I'm using shure isolation ones. E2 I think. Comfy. Treble is perfect. I think I want beat studios though cause,you know, they just sound AMMAZING.
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s2m doesn't work on sgs
BigJayDogg3 said:
NuForce NE7M or Klipsch S2m.
I know the S2m has an online mic and I think the ne7ms do as well.
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Just a buyer beware that the Klipsch S2m mic doesn't seem to work on the galaxy S

Good ear buds with mic. for under $20

Anybody know of some ear buds with the mic. for $20 or less. I like the stock ones that came with the phone but for some reason only the left side works. I would even settle for the same exact ones , but can't seem to find them anywhere. I am by no means an audiophile but do like a little bass, I mostly listen to podcasts and audiobooks.
Thanks for any suggestions.

badaphooko01 said:
Anybody know of some ear buds with the mic. for $20 or less. I like the stock ones that came with the phone but for some reason only the left side works. I would even settle for the same exact ones , but can't seem to find them anywhere. I am by no means an audiophile but do like a little bass, I mostly listen to podcasts and audiobooks.
Thanks for any suggestions.
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Well,if you can go another five bucks,I HIGHLY recommend these stereo bluetooth headphones from,of all companies,jWIN.Thats right,I said jWIN These have gotten excellent reviews at Amazon and elsewhere,praising them for their great sound quality and great battery life.I myself have gotten over 10 hours between two hour charges(charged by plugging into my computer).They even fold down nice and compact when you arent using them,nice.The link is for Amazon(with free shipping),but I have seen them on Buy.com for around $24.00 with free shipping as well.Shop around you might even do better. I think they are worth twice and then some what they are asking for them,for the money you really cant go wrong!Hope this helped
I just realized I cant post a link yet The product you can search for on Amazon is called:"Stereo Bluetooth Backphones",the cheaper of the two that pop up are the ones I'm talking about.

Thanks I'll take a look.

Your welcome

I personally use the razer moray headset. Can be purchased online from ebay for as low as 17.00. Granted they do not have inline controls but they do have inline mic as well as great comfort level and surprisingly good audio quality.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ORIGINL-Raz...Accessories&hash=item4154a6b5e9#ht_5261wt_905

badaphooko01 said:
I like the stock ones that came with the phone but for some reason only the left side works.
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That's weird, one side of my stock set went out too recently (the side with the mic). It puts out aroud 5% volume, barely audible, while the other side is fine. I was thinking about calling T-Mo and complaining to get a new set. I've had mine since July and haven't used them much.

I use these http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S2INBI-FZ-Inline-Microphone-Black/dp/B002SW3MP8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1295634861&sr=8-2 and I love them. The bass is deep and tight, and they are ultra comfortable, and the weight of mic does NOT cause the earphone to come outta your ear like some with other heavier mics... people say voice quality is great!

I've never used my original set, pm me if you're interested.

Don't know if they have a Fred Meyers in your neck of the woods. But I bought a pair of Skull Candy headphones w/mic for $19.00. They work decently.

Skullcandys stink. Check out Sennheiser's website.
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Odd question, but did you guys actually push the jack all the way into the phone? My first time plugging it in I had that same problem until I noticed it didn't click all the way in, so I gave it a lil nudge and it worked on both sides.

Well I personally like my Zagg Smartbuds.I paid $39.99 (After a 10% off code) and bought them directely from Zagg.com.They have great sound and i mic works great!!no complaints yet!!

Tamborine said:
Odd question, but did you guys actually push the jack all the way into the phone? My first time plugging it in I had that same problem until I noticed it didn't click all the way in, so I gave it a lil nudge and it worked on both sides.
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I had the same problem ... turns out my case wouldnt let my sony headphones go in all the way so only 1 side worked.

Anyone else have their stock headphones willing to sell? I love the stock ones, but lost them...

Buy mine, how about $50?
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Or just solder an old but good set of earphones onto the cable. The only thing that matters are the drivers producing the sound...the rest are just wires.

iynfynity said:
Buy mine, how about $50?
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Yea, thats not happening...

15 bucks free shipping amazing mics
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826735014
MEELECTRONICS M9P for 15USD + Free shipping
i just ordered a pair, if you prefer amazon they have them but shipping is not free so it comes out to 20USD
you can check out head-fi review here
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread...-list-of-iphone-headsets-with-head-fi-reviews
or just youtube m9p

dearmiju said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826735014
MEELECTRONICS M9P for 15USD + Free shipping
i just ordered a pair, if you prefer amazon they have them but shipping is not free so it comes out to 20USD
you can check out head-fi review here
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread...-list-of-iphone-headsets-with-head-fi-reviews
or just youtube m9p
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Did you read the entire post on newegg??
Known Incompatible Phones with a 3.5mm jack
Nokia 5230, 5800, N91, N95 (pins reversed); Samsung Galaxy 3 (I5088 , I5801, Apollo), Galaxy 5, i9000 Galaxy S / AT&T Captivate / T-Mobile Vibrant / Verizon Fascinate / Sprint Epic 4G (playback only, mic/remote do not work)

check out monoprice, they have some great earbuds with a mic built in

[Q] Best wired earbud headset?

I have a Sony Bluetooth earbud headset that is of excellent quality, so I am set on that front. The thing is, it only has six hours of battery life (as most BT headsets do) and often run it down when I'm listening to podcasts and audiobooks while pulling doubles at work. I had the earbuds that came with my Captivate, but they were kind of junky and, honestly, I put them through the washing machine one too many times.
I went on Newegg.com thinking I'd have an easy time choosing the optimal wired earbud headset, but there's a whole universe of them out there, now, and the price has come down on them so much I can't even use that as a benchmarch of quality, anymore.
Does anybody have any good suggestions for a wired earbud headset that has good to excellent sound quality and works particularly well with Android pnones/Samsung Captivate. My price ranges is 50 dollars or less.
Thanks!

I really like the stock ones that came with the Captivate. As a backup I also use the buds from my earlier Sony Ericsson.
Sorry my post was of no help :]

I use a pair of V-Moda headphones w/ mic from the Apple store back when I had an iPhone. The cable is wrapped in a material infused with Kevlar
I'll try to find a link for you
EDIT: Didn't see your price range. Mine were $80, but they may have gone down some? Idk. I'll find it anyway
Here you go: V-Moda Vibe Duo
http://www.v-moda.com/headphones/vibeduo.aspx

I've been looking for a good durable set as well. Looked on amazon, and it seems that many many people have problems with that headset breaking constantly.

Sigh. I am checking accessories because I discovered my right earbud stopped working about 15 minutes ago
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Disclaimer: I'm not really after audio quality. They're earbuds, after all. I just need them to be indestructible or, failing that, cheap enough to be replaced a couple times a year.
The weak points in most earbuds I've owned are the junctions between the miniplug and the cable or the cable and the earbuds. In fact, the supplied Samsung earbuds are pretty decent, except that the miniplug-cable connection wasn't designed to take any stress at all. Sheared that right off in just a week of pulling the phone in and out of my pocket.
To that end, there have been two products I've been pretty happy with:
If you can find them around (eBay), the "Zune Premium Headphones" have outlasted anything else I've ever had. The cable is wrapped in plastic, so it transmits some noise when rubbing against your clothes, but they're incredibly durable. I only stopped using mine because I wanted something with a microphone button, not because they broke.
What I'm currently using are the JLab J3M earbuds. Got them from Amazon for $25 or so. Cable appears to be wrapped like the Zune earbuds and then coated in a clear, rubbery plastic, which has worked out so far. Only had them for about four months, but holding up well. The headset button works reasonably well with Android (I use DroidShuffle to control everything, and Cubed as the actual music player.)

E_man5112 said:
I've been looking for a good durable set as well. Looked on amazon, and it seems that many many people have problems with that headset breaking constantly.
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A case of YMMV... I have a pair of V Moda Vibes that I've worn for over 3000 miles of road cycling over the past year. Not a bit of a problem.

I actually have a pair of the ZAGGsmartbuds (yes, the same ZAGG that makes Invisible Shield) that I received as a gift. They are very sturdy (the site has a cool video of a Boston Terrier trying to tear one apart - that alone would sell it for me ) and the volume and button controls work on the Captivate as well. The cord is actually coated with the same material as Invisible Shield.
Sound quality is quite good (compared to some V-Modas and some high end Sony earbuds I had from before) and it retails for a shade under $50 (but I think you can easily find it online for much cheaper).
http://www.zagg.com/audio/smart-buds.php

I've tried lots of different earbuds and I think the stock ones are one of the best under $50. they may not have the most bass but the complete sound range is great, nice and smooth/clear.

$25 Skull Candy set does right by me. Killer sound and I can talk while driving. Covers the basics. Did I mention they sound killer? The sound is great and they sound awesome too.

Best Wired Headphone on the Market!
Skullcandy (Full Metal Jacket) FMJ. You can check out this products here: http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/all-products/headphones.html?limit=all&cat=6
but you can pick up brand new ones on ebay for $20-$40. They have an in-line mic, you can work the music player with a toggle on the wire, they they are LOUD and HIGH QUALITY music. Check them out, you would be disappointed.

dc41 said:
A case of YMMV... I have a pair of V Moda Vibes that I've worn for over 3000 miles of road cycling over the past year. Not a bit of a problem.
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That may be true, but they seem to have close to a 50/50 fail rate. Waaaay to high for me.

If you're going to buy skullcandy, don't get more than the inkd line. They arent great on the first place and it seems like the higher you go in the line up the worse they sound.
The ones I have have lasted for two or three years now.
They aren't the best thing ever SQ-wise, but they do isolate well enough, and that's important to me when riding to and from school/work.
Just my opinion.
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I just found out JVC makes a headset version of their marshmallow line. I love my Marshmallow buds, so I just bought the headset.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003XMA7U0

BigJayDogg3 said:
If you're going to buy skullcandy, don't get more than the inkd line. They arent great on the first place and it seems like the higher you go in the line up the worse they sound.
The ones I have have lasted for two or three years now.
They aren't the best thing ever SQ-wise, but they do isolate well enough, and that's important to me when riding to and from school/work.
Just my opinion.
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I agree with this.

I use Sony's MDR-EX57LP/BLK. They are mostly noise canceling and I found mine at walmart for about $40. Great bass and ok highs.

Hippo Pearl if your after balanced and an all rounder. Got e'm for around $20. Best pair of earbuds I've had.
Swyped from my Froyo-ed Captivate.

ive got a set of meelectronics from newegg that have been awesome as far as sound goes, otherwise the mic has been questionable at best can't tell if its the rom or the headset itself. btw it was cheap as hell too 10 bucks or something.

I've had good luck with the skull candy full metal jackets but I think the ink'd sound slightly cleaner but the longest I have used them is two months before I catch them on something. If I don't need a mic I use Shure e2c's.

Wraith04 said:
I've had good luck with the skull candy full metal jackets but I think the ink'd sound slightly cleaner but the longest I have used them is two months before I catch them on something. If I don't need a mic I use Shure e2c's.
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I've never had that problem. I run my wire through my shirt. Also helps to get rid of microphonics.
Im about to "upgrade" to a bluetooth set. Hopefully it will be on par with what im currently using. But im willing to sacrifice a little SQ for the peace of mind. I use an otterbox defender so the headphone jack is partially blocked off.
I just hope it isn't TOO bad because I really like my belt clip.
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StereoHeadphones: 17 bucks atm

These headphones are delish for cost and perfomance:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KU60OQ
Crap, they are 7 dollars cheaper than when I bought them! 2 in 1 headsets.
I gets no money; I am not affiliated; I'm a cheap bastard sharing a cheap deal.
Robert

Hmm that is pretty cheap for Bluetooth headphones, Wonder how they will sound tho..

Found one review on them on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Handsfree-Incredible-Generation-Excalibur/dp/B0045W5DQK
I'm pretty picky about my headphones and I've never heard Bt headphones the really sounded that great so I'm kinda leery about them lol.

Vibrant Headphones

does anyone have any vibrant headphones (the ones that came in the box)? or any place where I can buy them?

I bought a replacement pair on eBay for cheap after I lost mine. Just search for samsung vibrant headphones oem.

This is what you want - the same headphones that came out of the box:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=48813&cat=5134

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This is what you want - the same headphones that came out of the box:
http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=48813&cat=5134
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Are you sure these are the ones that come with the phone and are NOT OEM?

sLiKK said:
Are you sure these are the ones that come with the phone and are NOT OEM?
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Maybe I misunderstand what you are asking, slikk, but wanting the same headphones that came with the phone means to seek out OEM Samsung headphones.
If a product being sold by a third party is stated as an OEM product, then it means the seller did not manufacture it (thereby being from the "Original Equipment Manufacturer"). So to get headphones manufactured by Samsung, thus being the same ones that came with the phone, you actually WANT an OEM Samsung product.
The ones I linked to are an OEM product, so they would be the same ones that came with the phone.

Are these the same as the ones that come with vibrant.
If so, whats the difference between the above headset and this one besides the price.

sLiKK said:
Are these the same as the ones that come with vibrant.
If so, whats the difference between the above headset and this one besides the price.
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They are claiming OEM, but the picture doesn't match the stock headphones you get when you buy a vibrant. Maybe the photo they are using is wrong, or maybe they are made by Samsung and the seller misidentified them as t959...no idea.
I actually bought the ones I linked to because the left ear on mine went out, so I can vouch they are the same as what you get when you originally bought your phone.
Hope I've helped you out.

The ones from Deal Day link above are the ones that came stock in the box. I have ordered a pair as well. You can get them there for about $15 or from Samsung for $30. Up to you.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EHS60ANNBEGSTA

Thanks for the help. apparently i was confused at what oem meant.
i bought one from ebay. These are oem and a few bucks cheaper.

sLiKK said:
Thanks for the help. apparently i was confused at what oem meant.
i bought one from ebay. These are oem and a few bucks cheaper.
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No problem - glad I could help someone out...seeing as how the OP disappeared without saying thanks or anything. lol
Good find on that ebay listing - that's a really good deal.

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+ 1. I wish I would have seen that ebay listing before I bought mine a while back.

sLiKK said:
Thanks for the help. apparently i was confused at what oem meant.
i bought one from ebay. These are oem and a few bucks cheaper.
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Just what I needed. I got my Vibrant off Craigslist so they didn't include any headphones. Replacements for less than $10? Win.. How is the quality on them though?

haven't recieved them yet. Expecting them in a day or so. I contacted the seller,he said they are OEM. I would expect the quality to be the same as the stock ones.

I never got the chance to use the stock headphones for the Vibrant. Ordered anyway.

RayG210 said:
I never got the chance to use the stock headphones for the Vibrant. Ordered anyway.
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I used stock ones..they were great. I havent used anything else so cant compare those with others.

The sound quality on these stock headphones is okay, but nothing spectacular. They are what you expect from a pair costing less than $20. They are quite nice for calls because it seems they are tuned for voice frequencies. For music, the low end rolls off much sooner as compared to higher quality headphones and are not as dynamic. This is the case compared to Woodees w/mic, Koss Porta Pros, UE TripleFi 10 and Grado 225i, all headphones in which I own at various price points. If you can get them for less than $10, I would say that is still a great value.

received the headset bought on ebay. I can confirm they are OEM manufactured by Samsung.

An alternative.
If you're interested in some mic'd headphones that are a good deal higher in quality without breaking the bank, MEElectronics's white CC51P in-ear monitors with microphone are on sale at Amazon for $50, down from the $80 range. I've used the non-mic'd version myself, and the sound quality nearly brought me to tears
If you google "176 review IEM", you'll find a treasure trove of information about in-ear buds, including pricing and value. MEElectronics is known for making excellent budget in-ear buds, with the CC51 and a151 being some of the best sub-100 ear buds on the market (according to the site, at least.)

The stock ones are quite decent actually. Esspcially with voodoo sound module
I use beats by dre however control talk doesnt work =(
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I've never actually used the headphones that came with my Vibrant. Lol.
I had a pair of JLabs headphones, high quality, really durable, and $20.