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High Quality headphones for the desire with functions

Hi. I am looking for some high Quality headphones for the desire with functions.
Preferably the pod type earphones which can do fast forward, rewind, pause, play, and most importantly change / adjust the volume on the same control although I am not sure that is possible or not. It's very annoying to have to get my phone out of my pocket just to adjust the volume, thus the search for an all-in-one headphone solution. Thanks

Sennheiser make an adaptor that does all this and plug in any headphones u want to.

AKG K370 and 390 have microphone and one button for answering, play/pause and skip when you double tap but no volume.
I advise you to buy an official HTC remote to plug between your phone and any jack 3 pin headset.

where can you get the HTC remote? i have nuforce ie7s with one button.. be nice to forward/back though
JCLB said:
AKG K370 and 390 have microphone and one button for answering, play/pause and skip when you double tap but no volume.
I advise you to buy an official HTC remote to plug between your phone and any jack 3 pin headset.
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HTC only provide this:
http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=196340
but it doesn't include volume
On the opposite there are lots of volume controller but without any thing else.

use a bluetooth stereo headset?
I personally use the jabra street (bt3030), the jabra clipper also looks pretty good.

refelian said:
use a bluetooth stereo headset?
I personally use the jabra street (bt3030), the jabra clipper also looks pretty good.
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That's a way, Sennheiser MM450, some jabra, nokia, have remote bluetooth control profile, but that's quite expensive.

JCLB said:
That's a way, Sennheiser MM450, some jabra, nokia, have remote bluetooth control profile, but that's quite expensive.
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Well if you are serious about listening to high quality music.
Either way, the clipper and bt3030 cost about 40 euro's. Which frankly isnt that expensive considering a high quality headphone set costs about 40-60 euro

anyone use a bluetooth set that would be suitable for gym?

Does the Sennheiser MM 450 have a volume button ?
http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheise...ivate_headsets_mobile_music_502891?Open&row=2
It's not clear to me what the jabra clipper actually does.
I understand that both the headphones and the jabra clipper are bluetooth compatible along with the HTC Desire. But are you sure that it all works together ????

dazdaz said:
Does the Sennheiser MM 450 have a volume button ?
http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheise...ivate_headsets_mobile_music_502891?Open&row=2
It's not clear to me what the jabra clipper actually does.
I understand that both the headphones and the jabra clipper are bluetooth compatible along with the HTC Desire. But are you sure that it all works together ????
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About MM450:
Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR / supported profiles: A2DP + AVRCP + HSP + HFP
Here is your bible: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluetooth_profile
AVRCP is used for remote control, included volume.
And all those 4 profiles are on the desire as written here: http://www.htc.com/www/product/desire/specification.html
Bluetooth® 2.1 with Enhanced Data Rate
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
FTP and OPP (object push) for file transfer
Other supported profiles: AVRCP, GAP, GOEP, HFP, HSP, PBAP, SPP, Service Discovery Application Profile
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The flash MM450 animation shows you all the possibilities of the headset:
http://www.sennheiser.com/flash/animated-manuals/mm450/start_us.html
Remember that using head's control is not easy in some case like in crowded common transport, moreover you must be familiar with the control as you can't see them.
About Sennheiser, the founder Fritz Sennheiser died on Monday at 98 yo.
I wanted to buy that one, then I changed my mind for ear-plugs for mobility convenience, I will get my AKG K370 from amazon this morning.
One last thing, nokia has a good bluetooth headset (BH-905), but it has an awfull design, giving you a hamster face like when you get back from dentist.
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I just got the philips sbh9000 and theyre great. Nice design and all controls work like they should. Very decent sound for a BT headset, especially at this price. Recommended!
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Ok i am learning a lot from you all, thank you for posting. This is an exciting topic with many possibility's.
As I understand it, the BlueTooth audio transmitter is built into the HTC Desire, so you don't need to buy an external BT Transmitter like a B-Speech TX2.
Is that correct ?
But if you had a PC and a pair of BT Headphones, then a BT Transmitter would be quite handy, as you could listen to whatever was aired and playing on the PC through WinAmp/whatever app.

dazdaz said:
Ok i am learning a lot from you all, thank you for posting. This is an exciting topic with many possibility's.
As I understand it, the BlueTooth audio transmitter is built into the HTC Desire, so you don't need to buy an external BT Transmitter like a B-Speech TX2.
Is that correct ?
But if you had a PC and a pair of BT Headphones, then a BT Transmitter would be quite handy, as you could listen to whatever was aired and playing on the PC through WinAmp/whatever app.
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Any PC with Bluetooth 2 supports AD2P as long as you have a compatible software.
It acts like a virtual sound card, you don't need anything else than Bluetooth 2.0 with AD2P.
There are no quality problem as the bandwidth of AD2P is 764 kb/sec, but AD2P brings audio delays.
For more info on AD2P read this: http://www.electronicsweekly.com/Articles/2008/09/15/44505/bluetooth-gets-audio-quality-overhaul.htm

I forgot to ask, do any high quality earbuds exist with a cable that have an in-built volume control, pause, rewind and fast forward.
Or to reword it, could you possibly make a recommendation ?

I have to highly recomend the etymotic HF2s.
I had the er6i earbuds prior to these.
Noise isolation is one of the best available and audio reproduction is accurate. None of this uber bass or trebble. They are designed to make music sound (on the most part) as it was intended to.
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf2.aspx
Minimal controls but they have a microphone.

The HF2s receive excellent reviews (thanks for the link and info) but pls correct me if i'm wrong, i can't find reference to an external volume control built within the headphones.

Are the Klipsch X10i's the best that money can buy ? Does anyone actually use these with the HTC Desire and does all the functionality work as expected ? i.e. volume up/down, pause, fast forward, microphone, call answer button.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/01/klipsch-image-x10i-iphone-friendly-earbud-impressions/
There's also the Klipsch S4i's.
I think that both come with a remote volume controller built in.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-S4i-Headphones-built-Compatible/dp/B00264GYMG/ref=pd_sim_ce_8

dazdaz said:
There's also the Klipsch S4i's.
I think that both come with a remote volume controller built in.
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I read (somewhere, yes on the interwebs), that the integrated controls don't work on the desire. it made me go for the s4. and they are great. even to an EQ would be grand on this device. klipsch happens to have built those headphones way too good. i'm hearing things in songs, that I never knew they were there. quite brilliant, if you ask me, but sometimes the headphones find pieces in the higher spectrum of the music, that it can hurt a bit, if you're having it way too load (e.g. a bassy song you pumped to followed up with some high-key piano songs).

I wanted the Desire to have AVRCP Profile 1.3 which allows the disaply of song text on a BT device, but it hasnt got it. Therefore have to put up with basic A2DP controls.
I have the Sony Ericsson MW600 coupled with the Denon Ah-C551 and it sounds great.
OK the setup is £80 but it means i have excellent highs and lows and the cable is small enough to house the BT module in my shirt pocket.
Great combo if anyone has the budget.

[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.

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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.
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Pretty sure it hangs up. You know, I've never really scientifically tested it...I will do so.

Earbuds and Headphones IEM

Just a quick question err reassure me before i buy that i need to buy a set with 3 pin layout right?
Are all the 3 pin layouts the same ie.. if i find one with the 3 it will work?
Like say this...
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I want to buy these but i really don't know if they work or not...
hxxp://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Earphones-Microphone-iPhone-Compatible/dp/B002RWJDB6/ref=acc_glance_e_ai_purchase_similarities_t_4
Please any and all help and criticism welcome too...

I won't comment on the pins but if you're replacing the stock earphones for better sound quality, these will not give it. I have not listened to these but I have to a higher-end model of JBuds and they sound worse than stock.

The JVC Air Cushions on Amazon for 16-20$ are amazing, especially with PowerAmp app and listening to Techno/Electronic/House music, as well as everything else. I bought a 75$ pair of NuForce 700X IEMs and they sounded the same as my 20$ JVC Air Cushions.
This
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX66W-C...PH6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1296386326&sr=8-3

Compatibility question
I have been searching far and wide for compatible in-ear headphones with a mic.
Looking at the pinout differences between the iphone and most android phones, I was very disappointed in what is available. The GND and MIC signals are reversed for many popular android phones compared to the iphone headset pinout. However, the other day, I plugged my friend's iphone headset into my captivate... AND IT WORKED!! I was shocked! I tried my headset in her iphone and that also worked.
Does this mean that iphone headsets work with the captivate? I would just love it if the headset and mic worked. Buttons would be nice, but you can't have everything.
Does anyone have experience with the Klipsch S4i or the Ultimate Ears 500vi with their captivates?

I have experience with the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 5vi on the Captivate and it works, so I'd imagine that extends to all iPhone compatible headsets. I checked out the 500vi and those use diaphragm rather than balanced armature drivers, even though they are not that different in price. I really suggest going for the pair with the better drivers, as there will be a drastic difference in sound quality.

If anyone cares...
Ok this is what i found in the I9000 forum hope it works for what i want...
Ebay link paid $13 shipped from UK...
This is what i want from it Vol up down button and mic...
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88EVGAFTW said:
The JVC Air Cushions on Amazon for 16-20$ are amazing, especially with PowerAmp app and listening to Techno/Electronic/House music, as well as everything else. I bought a 75$ pair of NuForce 700X IEMs and they sounded the same as my 20$ JVC Air Cushions.
This
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX66W-C...PH6U/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1296386326&sr=8-3
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These earbuds...are the cord lengths of equal length or is one cord shorter than the other? I hate that around the back of the neck crap. I hate how manufactures and retailers never explicitly tell you.
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THIS DOES NOT WORK WITH THE CAPPY!!!
Lol now that i got that out of the way waiting for the other adapter for my phone...

jjojjojoe said:
Does anyone have experience with the Klipsch S4i or the Ultimate Ears 500vi with their captivates?
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I have the S4, but I'm interested in trying the S4i. Anyone have an answer for jjojjojoe's question?

Etys
The Etymotic HF2 work great with the Captivate and the quality is great.
By the way, has anybody tried the HF3? They don't work with some Android phones with I haven't found anything about the Captivate.

Play/pause music with in-line mic control button
Lots of headphone/mic threads, so wanted to bump one with recent activity to ask a question.
I recently upgraded to GB, was listening to music with a seat of headphones with an in-line mic. I paused the song using the control button on the mic, had a conversation, and when I clicked the mic button again...nothing. The button would only begin playing the paused song if the screen was on. I tried several different lock screens, music players, widgets etc. No matter what, I experienced this functionality:
1. Music is playing
2. Screen times out after X minutes, or I turn if off with a click of the power button
3. 1 click from the in-line mic button will pause the music
4. If I click again within ~5 seconds, the music will begin to play again
5. If I wait 5-10+ seconds before clicking, the music will not start again with a single click until after I turn the screen back on again.
I’m almost 99% sure that this wasn’t the case on my old Froyo-based ROM, so I wanted to check in to see if this is just standard for everyone.
Thanks!

Apple Earphones with GN

Hi,
i use the Apple Earphones with Mic and Remote with my GN.
http://store.apple.com/de/product/MB770G/B
i can use the play/pause button to play a track or make a break
i can skip the track (pushing the play/pause button twice)
i can accept a call, when i push the play/pause button
i can use the mic
what i don't can:
volume up/down
Is there a Solution for the problem that i can't use volume up/down?
best regards

Using apple products with the nexus is a sin punishable by death.

A bit off-topic maybe, but..
Why in the world would you use apple earphones? The sound quality is horrible.. Atleast it used to be.

Volume Up/Down is specific to Apple's design. I have a pair of Sony's that were "designed for apple" with Volume +/-. Don't work either.

devteam said:
A bit off-topic maybe, but..
Why in the world would you use apple earphones? The sound quality is horrible.. Atleast it used to be.
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this :/
the ear buds which came with my ipods were terrible :/

Headset droid works for volume up-down,

stevehy said:
Headset droid works for volume up-down,
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From the market page:
* Volume buttons on iPod/iPhone headsets will NOT work. This is due to hardware issues.

Headset Droid does not use the volume buttons to make volume changes but the paly pause button for this

Ewwwwwww
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Anyone who uses thise crApple earphones are an amateur. Seriously
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I've used Westone 4s with my GNex, ph33r!

from my understanding apple headphones uses a completely different standard. if u use any other normal headphones with mic, those control would work.
I DIY'ed myself a pair of old sony headphones onto a mic from an HTC headset that came with my Desire HD and got those controls to work just fine.

I use a pair of Skull Candy Heavy Metal 2011s and the vol up/down controls do not work. the center button does work exactly as you describe.
to me it's no big deal.

Which ones are compatible?
I am also looking for headphones and trying to find ones with volume control that are compatible with Android. I called Skullcandy and they cannot guarantee the headphones are compatible.

Apple headphones are garbage. If you want a mic and volume control, use these:
Klipsch Image S4A Headphones for Android™
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Alternatively, you could use a Bluetooth remote thing like the Jabra Street2 with whatever headphones you have that aren't garbage like the Apple ones:
Sorry if I sound like a douchbag, but the Apple stock earbuds really are garbage. Do yourself a favor and get some quality headphones. I prefer in-ear monitors. I had the Klipsch S4 and they are quite good, if big on base. I'm using Etymotic mc5 and they're fantastic. Both are great headphones for under $100.

Download JAYS Headset app in the market. It will make almost any headset work.

i used to...
raing said:
Using apple products with the nexus is a sin punishable by death.
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Mate I used to think like until I lost my HTC sense earphones and searched for something as good as them which is not in ear. All beats were in ear, I.e the rubberized tip which gets deep into the ear and there are too many fakes out there. Sennheiser, and Phillips were very expensive for the earphones I wanted. At that time the apple ones were ****ty and I hated apple things, I still do. Then the apple earpods came, they gave sound quality very similar to the HTC I had and $30 was kinda reasonable for them. Unfortunately I hate that my friends get to see me using it, as they know I hate apple things but there no options which are as good for this price and the sound quality is very good to my ears.
Somewhat I agree with you that it is a sin using apple products on the nexus, punishable by death, too harsh, maybe have hands cut off ()_()
Sorry this is completely off topic xD

I've never had a problem with Apple headphones. Although it is kinda strange using Apple products with an Android powered device. I think most headphones will work if they are compatible with another Samsung device, or almost any Android device.
You could also use some sort of headset controlling app to use another button for volume and set it so that say, a triple press lowers volume.
I liked HeadsetButton Controller

From what I remember. Single Tap, then hold = Volume Up. Double Tap, then hold = Volume Down. I can confirm tomorrow once I'm at work.

bigknowz said:
I am also looking for headphones and trying to find ones with volume control that are compatible with Android. I called Skullcandy and they cannot guarantee the headphones are compatible.
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I have the Klipsch Image S4A, and have been happy with them.
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If you are interested in going bluetooth:
Sony DR-BT50 are over the ear style. good sound and battery lasts several hours (4-6 if I had to guess) between charges. At home I have Meelectronics AF32. Those are on the ear style. Again great sound and battery life. They don't stay on my head as well when I headbang.:silly:
AF32 are about half the price of the Sony

Looking for good In-Ear-Headset

Hey guys,
up to this point I used the original S2 wired headset that came with the phone and was quite content with it. Now it seems the mic/pause-button device on the wire broke (neither the mic nor the button work anymore). Since I use BeyondPod on my phone a lot to listen to podcasts, the ability to play/pause a podcast with the push of a hardware button numerous times a day (such as when shopping or people briefly need to talk to me) is very important to me, also it was convenient to accept a phone call while I already had the earplugs in and just talk away and resume podcasting afterwards (even though I only managed to accept calls with the push of a button in about 20% of all cases, which I'd like to improve on as well).
I still got an older headset from my HTC Desire that has working buttons/mic, but I really got accustomated to the in-ears with both the richer sound and the noise-cancelling aspects of using them, so there really is no going back to traditional earphones for me.
Basically here's what I'm looking for:
-) in-ear-headset with mic and at least a push-button to play/pause podcasts in BeyondPod, volume control would be a nice extra but isn't necessary
-) ability to reliably(!) accept and end calls with the push of a button (if I need an additional app to accomplish that, that's fine)
-) as I mostly listen to podcasts, audio-quality isn't all that important, even though I'd also use them to listen to music (mainly rock, metal, industrial, so a good base bass would be appreciated) on a SanDisk Sansa Clip+ - so if the sound quality is actually good, I'd be happy
I was looking at the Klipsch S4A headset, but they mention that there are compatibility issues with the S2 - I don't need fancy triple-click combos to skip to the next track, etc. I only need working and reliable play/pause and accept/hang-up functionality, would the S4A be able to accomplish that with a Galaxy S2?
I'd like to stay below 70 euros/90 dollars if at all possible. Any recommendations from people using a headset in a similar way with an S2 would be greatly appreciated!

Well I don't own them myself, but I've searched the internet a bit and have two potential ones for you:
AKG K 328
AKG K 350
Both are in your price range and AKG is a very good choice. Especially when it comes to audio-quality. I know you said it's not important for you, but I can assure you that you won't regret it.
Anyway there is a small problem. They were made for Apple devices.
Solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352389
It seems that it works, it's just that I personally cannot confirm it. If you want to be sure, just ask the person that made the thread.
In a nutshell:
They have a high build quality.
They are comfortable.
They have (apparently) working controls.
They look awesome (especially the red K328)
There is one downside however...their sound quality will make never want to touch the Samsung earphones anymore...believe me.
If you should buy them, please tell me if they really work, add I consider to buy one of those once my old ones break.

i personally use the backbeat 906. the sound quality for usic etc is awesome and it has music controls on the device.
made by plantronics but also branded as altec lansing:
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-903&skuId=sku5390012

I have some htc RC E190 ear phones, they only set me back £10 from ebay and I love the sound on them, they also have flat cable that doesn't get tangled. They have a 3 button in line remote which allow answer and end calls and with poweramp the remote allows volume up and down, middle button does the following:
single press for start / stop, double press for skip track forward, triple press for back a track.
I use mine for mainly industrial / ebm /metal etc, and was extremely amazed at how good they sound for the price.
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If you are not on a budget, check out the REAL monster headphones. Some of em comes with a mic and volume rocker which usually works with phone calls
Edit: I meant a button for the phone calls not the rocker haha
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bigboxrate said:
What about Beats Audio?
I use this, just perfect for music
http://www.minitake.com/product/35mm-in-ear-hifi-headphone-817?px=qtbo
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Google a bit and find out why Monster Beats have a VERY BAD reputation. Amongst audiophiles, that is.
If you care for good quality, you'd never recommend them, period.

Most people recommend klipsh s4a.
Just my two cents.

tyhanks vry much:good:

beats is good.

I'm using ibeats, fit properly, like the sound and forward&play function button, can't wait to using it with Sonny Ericsson MW 600 bluetooth

Update: I decided on the HTC RC E190, which were fine enough for my needs, if a bit on the silent side. A few days ago, the cable probably broke around the connector, resulting in the sound cutting out in one of the buds.
Not quite decided on whether to get another set (I like the flat cable design, which really proved to be tangle-free in around 95% of everyday use and the in-ears fit nicely, only real downside was that they're a bit on the quiet side) or opt for a different pair.

AW: Looking for good In-Ear-Headset
Hi,
My suggestion is the Bose MIE2 headset. Fits great, very comfortable and doesn't fall out of the ears due to those funny-looking silicone holders. And it sounds very good, I use it myself together with the Neutron Media Player.
Cheers
Zap