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[Q] Earphones that work with the HTC Desire (including mic, controls and volume)

I'm a new convert to Android from the iPhone, and for the most part I'm happy with the HTC Desire. There's just one thing I'm having trouble adjusting to, and that's moving away from the iPhone's default earphones for listening to music. My main hangup is the lack of in-line volume controls.
To get to the point - I'm looking for some good earphones that include:
- A mic
- Prev/next track controls
- Volume controls
What are my options? (If any)

Next and previous track not always supported but you get everything else on sennheiser ip50 ear buds. Sound great, loads on ebay for around a tenner, I paid about 50 quid for mine...
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Earphones which work with Desire
I have been trying to solve the same problem, as yet with no real success. I tried the Sienhessers but they din't do everything you and I want.
Two suggestions; do your old Apple phones not work with the Desire? Most of the iPhone compatible phones I have tried do (I don't have an Apple set to try). The best solution I have found so far is adding these - http://www.complyfoam.com/Product/Whoomp!-Earbud-Enhancers - to the HTC stock phones. The sound quality is not that great but they are comfortable and the inline control has ALL the functions.

If you're really bothered, cut the buds off some decent ear buds and solder to the original htc set....
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The stock HTC phones don't have volume control?

Bluetooth headphones might be an option
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Jarua said:
The stock HTC phones don't have volume control?
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No they don't. Bit silly really!
Would be good to have a lead that plugs into the phone with the controls on and then normal headphones plug into that.
Something like this (the RC E100):
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Hi I am using sennheiser MM400 for my desire, the best headphones i have ever owned, once you go wireless you'll never go back, bit expensive however but worth it. also has a mike so you can take call in between songs. Just so you are aware back and forward skip sound and play pause works for the first media player you open and that one only. If you want to use it on another media player you'll need to shut all media players down and then open the music app you'd like to use.
It's rechargeable and has a wire if you run out of battery.

Anyone recommend any good in ear ones? Tried my old sony ericcson set... but it fails to work

stats101 said:
Anyone recommend any good in ear ones? Tried my old sony ericcson set... but it fails to work
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i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
not only the headphones supplied are good but i can use my other bose headphones when i want! u can plug in any headphones,
and another cool features was the ability to multi pair! i usually use two phones and my laptop on the move. so now i can listen to music from my laptop and choose to take calls from my desire. or listen to music from my desire and take calls from my E71.... etc
must have bluetooth accessory IMHO

shricker said:
i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
not only the headphones supplied are good but i can use my other bose headphones when i want! u can plug in any headphones,
and another cool features was the ability to multi pair! i usually use two phones and my laptop on the move. so now i can listen to music from my laptop and choose to take calls from my desire. or listen to music from my desire and take calls from my E71.... etc
must have bluetooth accessory IMHO
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Indeed. Must be the nicest headset €50 can buy.

Etymotic HF2s here. They've got one button which plays / pauses music and answers the phone. Not quite perfect functionality, but good enough for me. Also has the microphone on it, and the quality is pretty good.
Of course, the headphones themselves are wonderful. I love my etys, but they are an acquired taste. If you don't like in-ear 'phones that go in so deep that they meet in the middle, these might not be for you
Daern

I am using my good old Jabra bt620 stereo BT headset and its working perfectly.
best headset i ever had

I use iPhone 3GS headphones. Volume control isn't really an issue for me seeing as i listen to music on full anyway and the pause button still works so its all fine.

I am now using Sony wm 600 for a week or so and am very satisfied.
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shricker said:
i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
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must have bluetooth accessory IMHO
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Where did you get it? I cannot find anywhere to buy it from.
Thanks.

daern said:
Etymotic HF2s here. They've got one button which plays / pauses music and answers the phone.
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How does the button operate whilst a call is active? If you press it, does it hang-up the call or just mute it?
Thanks.

mouth said:
Where did you get it? I cannot find anywhere to buy it from.
Thanks.
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http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/13704097/Sony-Ericsson-MW600-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headphones/Product.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchstring=sony%20WM600&source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853|prd:28362&urlrefer=search

Nokia BH-214 - 100% compatible, good quality, bought it for 25 euro.

mouth said:
How does the button operate whilst a call is active? If you press it, does it hang-up the call or just mute it?
Thanks.
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Pretty sure it hangs up. You know, I've never really scientifically tested it...I will do so.

Is it possible to use a headset and phone's mic for talking on phone?

Hi,
I used to use a Nokia 5310. With it, I could take a call by pressing any button, listenlng via headset and talking to phone's mic, while I was listening to music. Once I hang up the call, the music resumes. All this was done with 5310 phone and a normal 3.5mm headset (without any mic in its line).
Now with SSGS, when I was listening to music via a headset and taking a call with the headset plugged in, voice on the line wouldn't come through the headset. Instead, I had to remove the earpiece and talk to the phone as if the headset wasn't there.
It seems good prople here are able to play with alsa, and I think audio redirecting might be possible.
Could someone point me to the right direction?
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I was just thinking about this the other day. I was in town listening to music and a call came through. It would be nice not having to faff around taking out the earphones to answer a call.

+1
Same here, I would love to have this feature, makes the phone that much more useful and 'smart'
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+1...
It is amazingly annoying to have to pull out my headphones to answer the phone...

In this case galaxy isnt a "smart"phone its from stoneage, have never hade a phone that behave like this..Is it a huge bug in Android?? or maybe the engineers in samsung need a brain transplant.

I'd like to be able to use the cassette adapter in my car for music and hands free

+1
I too would like to see a fix for this problem.
In the meantime I use my old Nokia hands free adapter with an inline mic and a 3.5mm headphone jack inside the car / when using my own headphones
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I'm sharing the same dilemma. dunno if there is a software fix for this. I've read a few threads mentioning that Samsung had the mic rigged differently to enable video output thru the 3.5mm jack.

Same problem here. Looking for a solution.
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Haven't got this phone yet but are you saying when the wired headset is plugged into the Galaxy S phone you cannot take a call through the headset?
I currently use a Nokia with a headset same as PhoenixFx pic, I listen to music > call comes in > hit inline remote and take call > finish call by hitting inline remote > goes back to music.....
Don't tell me this cant be done????

skindred28 said:
I'm sharing the same dilemma. dunno if there is a software fix for this. I've read a few threads mentioning that Samsung had the mic rigged differently to enable video output thru the 3.5mm jack.
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This is true, and I cannot begin to tell you how pissed I was to discover my Skullcandy headset neither works as headphones or as a headset. IIRC one of the speaker pins and the mic pin are the other way round on the SGS so its not compatible with normal 3-pole 3.5 jacks.
Instead of getting new headphones, I'm going to run with a Jabra BT stereo thing that lets you plug your own headset in. I love my earbuds, and I'm damned if samsung is going to stop me using them, particularly when they don't even have a non-stock set of headphones on sale themselves.
I doubt that this is the cause of the headphones/phonecall thing tho. I guess they just didn't even think of it when they were coding. I don't see why this is impossible, and especially with stuff like Cyanogen just over the horizon, could see it soon.

LostAlone said:
This is true, and I cannot begin to tell you how pissed I was to discover my Skullcandy headset neither works as headphones or as a headset. IIRC one of the speaker pins and the mic pin are the other way round on the SGS so its not compatible with normal 3-pole 3.5 jacks.
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You can use one of the Nokia hands free adapters like I do (if you want a cheaper solution then get a 3rd party Nokia compatible one from eBay), however you won't be able to plugin your own mic, but at least the in line mic and your own headphones will work. Built in mic of the Nokia HS-45 is pretty sensitive and can be used even from a distance (especially handy inside a car)
I have no idea why Samsung didn't give the option of using the built in mic of the phone with a headset, or at least provide their bundled headset with a detachable earphone cable like Nokia does.

@Lostalone:
I Just managed to buy a samsung jack adaptor today. Samsung does sell one here in singapore. You can plug any third party headphones with the mic adapter. Works like a charm.
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My Captivate worked fine but using the same headset on my Bell Vibrant does not work on calls. Where can I find said adaptor or is there a specific headset for the Bell Vibrant/Galaxy S international that works?

It should not be hard if we can see/edit the source of the phone app and recompile it.
I will be looking for the source and how to recompile.
I am aware that using a nokia adapter solved the problem. I am using one myself. Though, There are still Times when such adapter is not suitable, such as jogging.
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Headphones with full controls?

I hope someone here can help...
I know there are quite a few topics about headphones around, but i am looking for something specific and i am having no luck.
basically i am looking for 3.5' earbuds for the evo with mic/controls(pick/hang up, skip, back) AND volume controls.
it seems almost impossible to find any with both of these things. it's like you have to choose either one or the other.
any help would be greatly appreciated!

Doubt this will help all too much, but...
My headphones that came with my Palm Pre (single in-line button) are what I generally use if I'm not using my stereo bluetooth head set.
I use Mixing media player as I find the stock music player lacks button functionality (unless I'm just dumb and don't know how to use it).
One click, pause music. Two clicks, advance track. Three clicks, previous track/ restart track.
If while wearing just standard click to answer phone call.
I like the sound quality from the headphones, provides nice highs and lows.
http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/s...=headsets&product_code=FB298AA#AC3&catLevel=2
I would however, like a better set of headphones and I continue to look lol more designed with HTC in mind.

well i finally found what i was looking for after many hours of searching...
HTC Wired Remote Control Stereo Headset
that real kicker is that they don't work for the evo. doesn't make sense to me...

It makes the most sense that they are not compatible for the EVO... What'chu talkin'bout?!? lol
But seriously, wtf is up with that? lol

THIS is what you need to be getting.

napsterdj said:
THIS is what you need to be getting.
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thanks, that is actually what i am settling on getting.
just wish it had volume controls...

the headset for the nexus worked on my evo until i screwed the mic up. call up htc and order one of those.

timothydonohue said:
the headset for the nexus worked on my evo until i screwed the mic up. call up htc and order one of those.
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could you possibly link me to the ones you are talking about?

Get the zagg smartbuds. They work with the evo and the sound is great.

hoghead1987 said:
Get the zagg smartbuds. They work with the evo and the sound is great.
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nice! i'll check them out.
i'm really disliking the ones i got, but i guess that's what you get for $10.

I use the ALTEC Lansing backbeat 903 headset which has buttons for play, pause, stop, forward, reverse, answer/end and volume. Works fine for my movies and music. They are blue-tooth and last about 6 hours of continues use watching movies or listening to music. last a few days if I turn them off between calls. I love them.
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ClevelandWheeler said:
I use the ALTEC Lansing backbeat 903 headset which has buttons for play, pause, stop, forward, reverse, answer/end and volume. Works fine for my movies and music. They are blue-tooth and last about 6 hours of continues use watching movies or listening to music. last a few days if I turn them off between calls. I love them.
http://ces.cnet.com/i/bto/20090106/Altec_Lansing_Backbeat_906_610x450.jpg
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Seconded man... I like how yours are yellow accented (or is that just a design mock up?).
Are you noticing any odd fitment after using them though? Like my right ear phone thing will not stay put.

aronslusa said:
Seconded man... I like how yours are yellow accented (or is that just a design mock up?).
Are you noticing any odd fitment after using them though? Like my right ear phone thing will not stay put.
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That was just a pic off the net but mine look exactly like those.
They fit fine still for me but I did loose one of the ear pices once, called them up and they sent me 2 new sets for free.
CW

[Q] Any recommendations for a bluetooth headset?

I know their is one that reads txt messages and emails does it work with the atrix anyone know?
Or what headset are you currently using with the atrix? and do you like it or not?
also are the ear wrap around comfortable and how does your headset fair outside say versus the wind?

I have the Rocketfish RF-MAB2 which I used with my Fuze and now the Atrix, which works great. I like the behind the head style because i can wear a helmet when I'm skateboarding or biking with no interference. I'll never go back to a wired headphone setup.
http://www.rocketfishproducts.com/products/mobile-phones-gps/RF-MAB2.html
I bought my fiance the Sony DR-BT50 set because she prefers that style which blocks out more noise. Those also work great but are much more expensive than the rocketfish.
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs...10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665095015
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I'm actually getting this one for my birthday on Sat., I'll give it a try and see how it works... has all the bells and whistles.
http://www.amazon.com/Jawbone-Heads...=UTF8&coliid=IUEY67N4Q3C7P&colid=MV8LPIU1T4VF

I have not found any better sounding headset than the Jawbones. No noise from the environment at all.
One sale a day had the icon for 29 dollars; a steal. It'll come up again.
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plantronics voyager pro+ is working fine with my atrix. Only thing I miss is voice dial, as atrix wont allow it when screen is locked.

jessy722 said:
I know their is one that reads txt messages and emails does it work with the atrix anyone know?
Or what headset are you currently using with the atrix? and do you like it or not?
also are the ear wrap around comfortable and how does your headset fair outside say versus the wind?
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I've been using the 'Motorola Finiti' headset with the 'Moto Speak' app (avail. in the market) since I bought my Atrix. The combo works great together.
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I'm a big fan of my Sony PS3 headset.
it works great for ps3 and it's noise canceling for the atrix

Ive got the Motorola Oasis prob the best bluetooth headset if you dont need AD2P

I'm using Samsung HM 3500 stereo bluetooth headphones. Regular earpieces can't fit in my ear, so it works perfectly. Battery life is really good.
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awesome thanks guys, gonna use my ps3 headset temporarily now to decide between motorola finiti and jawbone era

I haven't seen the Era for sale. The Icon was 29.
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I haven't seen the Era for sale. The Icon was 29.
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http://www.google.com/#q=jawbone+er...78&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=9a3f219192ef7bea
Were you referring to this????

Yep. The Icon was 29 USD from 1saleaday a little while ago. I haven't seen any deal like that for the Era, which is newer.

I use my Nokia BH-214 every day and love it.
I wear it like a necklace with the unit inside my shirt, and one of the headphones hanging out the front (it uses standard headphones).
or you can clip it on your jacket.

I bought a jawbone icon for my Atrix, and the sound quality is really bad. I think it's a problem with the Atrix' compatibility in general with bluetooth devices.
I posted on the moto owners forum, but never got a response.

Bluetooth Headset
I love bluetooth, currently I use with my Atrix
Motorola Finiti
Motorola Oasis
Motorola Endeavor
Motorola H9
Motorola S605
Motorola EQ5
Oakley Motorola O ROKR PRO
all work very well. My favorite is the Finiti. Using the Finiti with MotoSpeak is great! Also I use MotoSpeak with the Oasis which also works well and is maybe a little more comfortable but not as secure in the ear
I discovered that I can use MotoSpeak to answer by just saying "answer" with most of my Motorola products; S605, O ROKOR PRO and H9 all work by voice command to answer a call if I use the slider to enable vibrate mode.
Hope this helps
MTWIZARD

I also use the Finity. It sounds amazing. I have the newest two versions of the jawbone and they work fine too, with one big difference: The finity reduces wind noise better than Jawbone, but the jawbone has a louder speaker, but otherwise both brands are solid.

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AT&T stores have the Era in (at least the one I work at does). I like the Era but I never use the shake commands.

I would check out the Blu ant Stuff, i have the S4 and it is awesome! My friend has a Q series headset with his Atrix and he loves it, Expensive tho

Q is the only thing worthwhile from Blue ant. I've never heard a complaint about jawbone. And the finiti is the only motorola bt ill use and I love it btw
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Bluetooth Headphones

I work graveyards in a store, and listen to my phone. My earbuds keep getting caught and pulled out, pain in the arse. Anyway I need recommendation on some bluetooth headphones. Anyone?
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I use the MEElectronics AF-32 they're great and sound awesome. The advantage is that they can be used wireless or wired
Bought them at Amazon herethe one I bought black/gray - http://goo.gl/TzCoj
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I am using Sony mw600 for quite a few years and it's all I ever needed. Highly recommended!
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I am currently using Denon Globe Cruiser AH-W200 they sound great are quite light and last a reasonable amout of time.
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Sennheiser MM 550-X. Can be used wired, wirelessly, have apt-x for loseless audio, noise reduction to mute the noise and some more I forgot about. Oh, and you can have phone calls on them as they have 2 microphones. I doubt any other bluetooth headphones can match these.

Add Sony MDR-1RBT to your consideration list.
The usual , remote control , wired and wireless , microphone.

Is bass sacrificed with bluetooth earphones / headphones?
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bl4ckdr4gon said:
Is bass sacrificed with bluetooth earphones / headphones?
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The AF32 headphones I mentioned above has awesome bass.
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I'm using BackBeats, and they're pretty darn good. The only issue is being earbuds, their playing battery life is in the vicinity of 3-4 hours.

I use the LG Tone+. They work great and have excellent battery life. The only issue I have is that sometimes they have a flaky connection for no apparent reason.
Before these, I had the jaybird freedom. They worked great until I lost them.
If you are an audiophile, you will probably be disappointed with all bluetooth headphones. You sacrifice a bit of fidelity because bluetooth compresses the signal.
I use mine at the gym. The slight downgrade in sound quality is worth it to be wireless when working out.
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marscook said:
I use the LG Tone+. They work great and have excellent battery life. The only issue I have is that sometimes they have a flaky connection for no apparent reason.
Before these, I had the jaybird freedom. They worked great until I lost them.
If you are an audiophile, you will probably be disappointed with all bluetooth headphones. You sacrifice a bit of fidelity because bluetooth compresses the signal.
I use mine at the gym. The slight downgrade in sound quality is worth it to be wireless when working out.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but although I've heard Bluetooth 4.0 does suffer reduced audio quality compared to earlier variants, I also believe that the One implements one of the newer Bluetooth audio codecs that cleans things up? Granted, it isn't going to match wired connections (or even better wireless methods), but I have heard it's significantly better.

If you want audio quality, all the blue tooth headsets you should look at is anything with apt X as that will make the sound quality almost sound lossless like a member said. Not many headsets support these thought but I really recommend you get an apt X enabled one. Then you have to look at what's more your style. On ear, in ear or over ear. If you want on ear, there are many option. I owned the jaybird sb2 and really liked them but they messed up on me after six months. Got it replaced no problem. If you are in ear, try the LG tone + or the jaybird freedom. There are many variations of the tone but look for one with apt X codec. Well let me go no further. Just get one that has apt X codec and start reading reviews and seeing what others say about what they like about it. Don't expect many people to talk about apt X. Many don't even have a device with it enabled. The HTC one does have it though. Happy hunting
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if you want a set you can work out with, jaybird bluebuds x are awesome

I just received a set of nextwave bluetooth headphones ($24 on groupon) that I plan on using solely at the gym. I just tried them on rally quickly they fit very well, the sound was good, the connection was good also ( i moved my phone around into all my pockets) and for the price i couldnt go wrong. This is my first set of bluetooth headphones so I dont know what the sound quality is in the other ones.

I just bought a deleycon headset, I can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Plantronics 903+, they sound amazing ( really you hear bass in there ), great battery life, very good signal ( you can move around without loosing connection ), and they look and feel superb. I forgot the convinient button placement for controlling your music and taking/placing calls.
Can't be happier with them , plus I bought em for 35USD ( ebay ).
The only con is the audio quality on calls, but other than that it works great in that departmanet as well
Cheers.
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