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Looking for Headphones w/ Mic for Samsung Vibrant

As much as I enjoy the stock heaphones shipped with my Vibrant, I want something a little better. Looking for some good inexpensive ($80 or less) headphones with a microphone.
If you all have any good reviews, testimonials or just suggestions for good headsets, please post here. I would really appreciate it and I'm sure plenty of people would want to know too.
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ROD2TRILL4U said:
As much as I enjoy the stock heaphones shipped with my Vibrant, I want something a little better. Looking for some good inexpensive ($80 or less) headphones with a microphone.
If you all have any good reviews, testimonials or just suggestions for good headsets, please post here. I would really appreciate it and I'm sure plenty of people would want to know too.
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I would very much recommend Zagg! They are the best I have ever had. And they always have coupons available, I just cant find any at the moment...

Check out the meelectonic m9's
They are very good inexpensive headphones. I purchased mine on amazon.
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I know sennheiser has been posting about some great portables with a mic and media controls. Check out their web.
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Go bluetooth. I'll gladly recommend my Sony MW600. It's just a little receiver that you can plug your own headphones into. It has a mic, FM radio, and can pair up to three devices. I pretty much use it for anything, including listening to music on my computer. The sound is very good (almost indistinguishable from the 3.5mm jack), and it has volume and track controls which work with pretty much any player.
It's also super light and can go 8 hours of audio, prob a little less for voice comms; standby time is in days. In terms of power draw on the phone, I've noticed that leaving BT on drains about 2% total... which probably saves me power since I don't have to turn on the screen as much.
I got mine for about $50 on Amazon. It comes with its own earphones, but I opted to get a nicer pair (Audio Technica, ckm50a) with short cables. Total cost was under $90.
If you must go the wired route, I would suggest the Ultimate Ears Superfi 5vi. You can go more expensive, but this is probably the cheapest wired headset approaching audiophile quality.

you can get skullcandy headphones with the mic at T-Mobile.

I would say try the Skull Candy 50/50's. I have heard good things about them and thats what ill be purchasing soon. U can get them from radioshack or the direct website for more color choices.

K_esco said:
I would say try the Skull Candy 50/50's. I have heard good things about them and thats what ill be purchasing soon. U can get them from radioshack or the direct website for more color choices.
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Do the volume control's on the 50/50 work on the Vibrant?
Are there any wired headsets with controls other than the one button (hang-up, start/stop) that work well with the vibrant?

Zagg buds..

jn_vista said:
I would very much recommend Zagg! They are the best I have ever had. And they always have coupons available, I just cant find any at the moment...
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Sign up for the 12-week Christmas giveway promotion they currently have. Bottom right hand corner.. and you get anywhere from 10% to 50%.. i managed to get a 40% coupon.. going to use it very soon!

ive bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00352LW4I/ref=oss_product i love it

Zagg Smartbuds for $24.99 with the coupon code: 50sport

does anyone know of any smaller quality earbuds? my ear canal is very small & pretty much any earbud i've tried has been too big. if they do fit, it's like sideways and leaves a sore on my ear lol :/

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Zagg Smartbuds for $24.99 with the coupon code: 50sport
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Thanks very much.
I also picked up an AUF3SBEBXAR and an AARM0U3BBE WEP870 mentioned earlier. We'll see for they go when they arrive.
Sorry, can't post links, you'll have to Google the product codes.

[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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Good earphones for working out

Just got back into the gym and I am wondering if anyone knowsof anything good have a Michael and controls would be nice. I would like to not spend over a $100.
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havi007 said:
Just got back into the gym and I am wondering if anyone knowsof anything good have a Michael and controls would be nice. I would like to not spend over a $100.
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The ones that came with your phone? Double tap to select different song.

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The ones that came with your phone? Double tap to select different song.
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lol, beyond awful

I use a pair of Panasonic RP-HSC200K as my dedicated gym buds. They're the kind that wrap around your ear so they don't fall out and can resist my gross sweat. They're flexible and can take the abuse of throwing them into my gym bag with my shoes and gear (so far). I like that style because buds like the stock one and iPod ones I have kept popping out my ear when I jog/use the elliptical and get sweaty. They cost $60 and the sound is decent in my opinion. I wasn't looking for audiophile quality considering that I knew they would be abused and soaked in sweat, lol. I didn't want to get something that I would have to worry about.
The mic integration works fine and the button to pause/skip to next song, but the volume controls don't work with my Nexus. They do on iPhone and iPods.

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The ones that came with your phone? Double tap to select different song.
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I tried them once I really dont like the buds they come with they are too big for my ears. I curious why they come like that my ears are not small lol. I will have to try it again today at the gym going to see how they work.
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I use a pair of Panasonic RP-HSC200K as my dedicated gym buds. They're the kind that wrap around your ear so they don't fall out and can resist my gross sweat. They're flexible and can take the abuse of throwing them into my gym bag with my shoes and gear (so far). I like that style because buds like the stock one and iPod ones I have kept popping out my ear when I jog/use the elliptical and get sweaty. They cost $60 and the sound is decent in my opinion. I wasn't looking for audiophile quality considering that I knew they would be abused and soaked in sweat, lol. I didn't want to get something that I would have to worry about.
The mic integration works fine and the button to pause/skip to next song, but the volume controls don't work with my Nexus. They do on iPhone and iPods.
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Seriously consider buying these but man I would really like good integration with Android I sold my iPod touch last year.

I'm about to buy the skull candy fix in-ear earphones they seams good but I'll wait and see
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Does that have mic and control
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I lose earphones all the time, so refuse to buy the nice ones, believe it or not, those Skull Candy with mic are great, and I'm not even talking about their high end models, i bought one on sale at Staples... and honestly? For $15 (sale price), they are pretty damn impressive. Not to mention that you can use them to talk (well...this model you can).

havi007 said:
Seriously consider buying these but man I would really like good integration with Android I sold my iPod touch last year.
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I hear that. I carried these headphones over from when I used to have an iPhone 4 and yeah, it kind of sucks to lose that functionality.
Apparently it's difficult overall to find a pair where both volume up and down work on the in-line controls? Doesn't seem like a lot of models that are iPhone compatible work with Android as well. I dunno. I do have a pair of Skull Candy earbuds as well with mic and volume controls. I'll have to re-test it and see if it works.

trainerKEN said:
I lose earphones all the time, so refuse to buy the nice ones, believe it or not, those Skull Candy with mic are great, and I'm not even talking about their high end models, i bought one on sale at Staples... and honestly? For $15 (sale price), they are pretty damn impressive. Not to mention that you can use them to talk (well...this model you can).
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Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
update what i noticed is the difference between that link i posted and this one
black skullcandy
is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better

I just ordered a set of jays one+ they should arrive tomorrow. I'll chime in and let everyone know how they are. I work out 6 days a week, so I'll def put them to the test.
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If your willing to spend the $100 I HIGHLY recommend the Jaybird Freedom. They are very good. Sweat/water resistant, comfortable, bluetooth, and sound really great especially for blue tooth.
I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and I now use them more than my cans or Bose wired headset. They have nice all around sound and nice bass and I've honestly never heard blue tooth headset sound so good.
Only two drawbacks I've seen with them are the mic is a little choppy if your talking to someone (Focus on your workout, not talking ), and your going to need to wear an armband if your outside as the signal won't have walls to bounce off and will cut in and out if your phone is in your pocket.
Check them out:
http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Freed...8DOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333998241&sr=8-1
Edit: These things are easily worth the $99 price tag on Amazon. Now that I've used them and broke them in, I'd gladly pay $200 for them.

Nothing sounds better than the Bose IE2's. You'll never regret getting these.

babymatteo said:
Nothing sounds better than the Bose IE2's. You'll never regret getting these.
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I have these as well and wear my Jaybird freedom's when I workout because as the Bose do sound nice the wire is just a pain in the butt when working out or running. I started off wearing these when working out but that only lasted a week or two before I had to switch up to bluetooth.

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I have these as well and wear my Jaybird freedom's when I workout because as the Bose do sound nice the wire is just a pain in the butt when working out or running. I started off wearing these when working out but that only lasted a week or two before I had to switch up to bluetooth.
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I had that same problem with the wire going everywhere, until i picked up a Scosche universal armband...i have the wire running under my arm and into my shirt so it doesn't interfere with my running...and it worked out quite well.

havi007 said:
Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
update what i noticed is the difference between that link i posted and this one
black skullcandy
is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better
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those actually look better than mine...

I've been loving my LG HBS700 Bluetooth headphones while running. Got mine for less than $50 on amazon. They sound great and are very comfortable... really one of the best purchases I've made in the past year. The battery gets me through a day at work listening to podcasts and has plenty left for my workout after.
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I appreciate everyone's input.
Unfortunately at the moment I can not spend more than I guess 50 to 60 dollars on a pair. A) cause I need to replace my windshield and B) This will be probably only to listen to music while I work out I rarely ever since myself in situations where I am listening to music while I am out and about unless I am driving I would have it plugged into my stereo.
Those Jaybirds looks so legit I wish I could get them. I think I am going to have to get the skull candy one. God I wish they didn't have the ****ty logo. Looks so high schoolish. Ugh I hate that. I probably look like so punk kid that has no respect for their elders lol.
Unless anyone else has any suggestions for something under 60 or 50. Sound quality would be nice I understand you get what you pay for.

havi007 said:
Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
update what i noticed is the difference between that link i posted and this one
black skullcandy
is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better
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I just read that these do not work for android devices ?

havi007 said:
I just read that these do not work for android devices ?
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Well, the ones i have work fine (for music AND talk), but mine do look different

Plantronics BackBeat GO BT earbuds

I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go

modifidious said:
I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go
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They are giant monstrosities that stick out of your ear about an inch, they are so "heavy" hanging that far out that they don't make a good seal and are always falling out.
Do your reviews first before wasting any money here.

Thanks for chiming in compusmurf. Any other recommendations? If falling out is a major factor w/ these styles I suppose I can sacrifice a little comfort :/

I've looked and looked and looked and the absolute BEST solution I could find was one of these: Jabra BT3030. Samsung and another company has one.
It's a BT interface that allows you to use your OWN darn headset which you know fits you.
Which is nice because I have custom IEM's fitted for my ears.
However, it's a bit less than completely "wireless".

I have LG tone hbs-700 and i love them. The ear peices are line regular headphones.
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I have the BackBeat 906+ and it's really awesome. It's the only stereo headset I've used that phone calls are also in stereo. Most stereo headsets route call audio to one earpiece, but this bad boy does both. It has decent sound quality and it's LOUD. Hope this helps.
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I like the Sony mw600. You can use whatever headphones you want with it.
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Radioshack has them for $99.99, the plus is you can get a warranty for $10.99. Now I hate warranties but for the $11 dollars you pay you can get your money back on a RS gift card within the year of purchase, meaning if the internal battery gives out, or if you simply don’t like them anymore, you can claim the warranty… and if you are do for an upgrade you can use the GC towards that new phone. That’s how I’ve got my last two phones.
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fryingpan0613 said:
I have LG tone hbs-700 and i love them. The ear peices are line regular headphones.
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These are a great set

modifidious said:
I've done alot of research on these Plantronics Backbeat GO Bluetooth earbuds and it seems to be a winner imo. I will be using them casually, not for working out so I don't really need those "over the ear" types like Plantronics BB903+: I'd just like to hear it from a fellow XDA'er if they are as good as they read on paper
http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-go
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I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.

jamice4u said:
I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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Haha but I'm white and I like bass!

jamice4u said:
I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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yes us white boys are all about the treble

fatboypup said:
yes us white boys are all about the treble
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You are so funny. LOL!!!
If I helped you out in any way please thank me. Thanks.

jamice4u said:
I personally would not recommend these headphone for a black person. They have no bass I will be returning mind right now. I when you play music with heavy bass it sounds like you are trapped in a tunnel or something.
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sure it's not your ROM/ EQ/ Player?

modifidious said:
sure it's not your ROM/ EQ/ Player?
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No, the no bass effect is related to the horrible fit.
They won't stay in or make a seal.
Plantronics tried, plantronics failed.

Yeah, I am sure. These headphones don't kick much volume.
If I helped you out in any way please thank me. Thanks.

I have jaybird freedoms n love them
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I really like my Rocketfish bluetooth headset I got from Best Buy. They're only $60, the charge lasts like 12-14 hours, and the sound quality isn't bad at all! They're over the ear, which I like because I wear them when I go lifting at the gym. Sweat hasn't damaged them at all. The only problem I've had with them is there's these strips of rubber inside the frame for "cushioning" that have a tendency to come out over time. You can either rip them out (I've noticed absolutely no difference in comfort) or superglue them back in.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...uId=9246862&st=rocketfish bluetooth&cp=1&lp=4
Edit: Looked on Amazon, and they have them for $20-30 cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Hi...OYHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339350668&sr=8-1

http://bit.ly/LBDacO <--A review that did on the headphones last week.

Milkman Dan said:
I really like my Rocketfish bluetooth headset I got from Best Buy. They're only $60, the charge lasts like 12-14 hours, and the sound quality isn't bad at all! They're over the ear, which I like because I wear them when I go lifting at the gym. Sweat hasn't damaged them at all. The only problem I've had with them is there's these strips of rubber inside the frame for "cushioning" that have a tendency to come out over time. You can either rip them out (I've noticed absolutely no difference in comfort) or superglue them back in.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketf...uId=9246862&st=rocketfish bluetooth&cp=1&lp=4
Edit: Looked on Amazon, and they have them for $20-30 cheaper!
http://www.amazon.com/Rocketfish-Hi...OYHC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339350668&sr=8-1
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Sounds good and I appreciate the research, buuuuut as an experienced pc tech just about anything "Rocketfish" brand I've come across has fried my customer's electronic devices or has completely shat out after a few months usage.. i.e. laptop chargers/etc..again though, I do appreciate the input it's just my person experiences that are holding me back :/

fryingpan0613 said:
Haha but I'm white and I like bass!
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You are a white person with soul my brothera.

Looking for a Pair of Earbuds (NOT "In-Ear")

I'm looking for a Pair of Earbuds similar to the white ones that come with the iPhone/iPod Touch. I don't like the "in-ear" ones with the rubber tips that go inside the ear canal. I find them to be uncomfortable and they tend to slip off without much effort. Audio quality is not really a huge issue from me. I mean, I'm no audiophile but I don't want it to sound horrible either. Also, price is not a big concern. The reason why I don't use the iPhone ones is because of the poor build quality. I've searched around but can't find anything I like so I thought I'd ask here thanks in advance!
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Go for beats.
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The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.

I bought some Sony ear buds with the 'wrap around the ear' position retention device (@ the Buy More, $25). I forget they are there and they don't leave blisters on my inner tragus.

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Go for beats.
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Well see I thought about Beats but I keep hearing mixed reviews. Guess I'll have to try them
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sprremix said:
The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.
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I've never seen the HTC ones. I'll look into that
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Go for beats.
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All of the Beats models look like they are in-ear to me. Which model are you looking at?

I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.

jRi0T68 said:
I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.
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I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.

jRi0T68 said:
I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.
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Cool! Thanks for that! I'll check k it out.
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Skull Candy and Beats are pretty much a waste as you can get much better quality for the same price. If you just want an everyday brand that's worth the cash Sony is great. The ones I have are excellent sound-wise; the only issue with in-ear headphones is that they can lead to a lot of build-up from actually pushing wax back into your ear canal.

That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag

I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.

Lol. I've spent that much in the last year and a half on two pairs of IEMs. Whenever my current ones die, I'm sure I'll spend around $300.

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That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag
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Lol they are pretty sweet tho... But if I'm going to shell out $250 for earbuds might as well go all out and by some nice quality headphones
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I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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MissionImprobable said:
I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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Most people I see with beats / skull candy / Bose are doing exactly that!
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kennyfool said:
I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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If you are looking at headphones, Sony stereo headphones MDR-ZX100's are great and cheap. I think they're 25$ at Wal Mart
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I have tried all kinds of earphones and the ones i found most confortable, good quality and excellent sounding are the Sennheiser MX460 . Not expensive either. Not foam or in ear.