Suggest a good bluetooth stereo headset.!! - General Accessories

Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.

I use the HBH-DS220 - they're sold on Amazon at a very low price (22GBP or so) and the earbuds can be replaced for about 4GBP. Sound quality is just ok, but it's great for the gym because the BT receiver is very small. Also, not officially sweat-proof, but my first set is still working and replacements are cheap.

I use nokia BH 103.
Good sound quality
Never had compatibility issues with any of the bluetooth phones.
Amazing battery life. Its around 2 years old now and works great.

prathyks said:
Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.
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i have one MH BTS-P OE BK of Monster,it's really nice for me
maybe you can see this web iamorangeshop.com.they have a lot headphone and the custom service is helpful.
the best thing is good quality and best price

Since you need the headset when sporting, it should be small in size. As for sound quality, I can't really tell, it all sounds similar. Anyway, you can check it here: http://www.dragonext.com/cellphone/bluetooth-device/headset-earphone-handsfree.html

Like you I too am a cyclist and am after a bluetooth stereo headset.
So far the one I am looking at is the Sony MW600.
Here: http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/features/mw600?cc=gb&lc=en

I've went through a few pairs of "compact" bluetooth headphones. Logitech, Motorola, Monster, you name it.
Honestly, they all turned to be lacking in the sound department. On a whim I bought cheap jWin JBTH710 headphones. They're a bit on the bulky side and you'll look strange wearing them, but for around $30.00 you'll get sound that competes and beats the brand names in the $100 mark. I paired them with a 3.5mm audio bluetooth dongle and with my phones without any problem, the battery will outlast any smartphone too...

www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/
I do a 50 mile ride a few times a week and love these. I sweat profusely and haven't broken them yet. You do have to mess around with the different ear pieces to get the right fit.

I have had good luck so far with a jawbone earpiece used the same one for 3 years and still no problems it has great noise canceling and good sound.
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prathyks said:
Ok am looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music while cycling. So the headset must be sweatproof. And the main quality am looking for is the music quality as i dont bother about voice clarity of calls or the styling or anything.
The ones i am considering right now are :
1. Motorola S10-hd
2. Platronics backbeat 903+
3. LG HBS-700
I havent tried out any. So if any of you have. Please suggest which one of these gives best music quality. And also suggest any other which are sweatproof that have good music quality.
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Among items you listed above, I would like to go with the Motorola S10-hd. Design is truly awesome, and it's also sweat proof. But you have to wear over your head.(I don't like that. ) You also can compare and review other a little simpler handsets here, http://www.shopsimple.com/ks-sweatproof-bluetooth-stereo-headset.html I got a S85 over there. Pretty nice.

motorola S9HD's
I found them better and a tad more comfortable than the S10's I tried
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875982227

try Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800.
best ones i used so far after Motorola S9 and Motorola HT820s and some plantronics which broke in 3 months.

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bluetooth stereo headset for listening to music on a mogul

I know the question has been asked here before, but what i'm looking for is not one of those single ear head headsets. I want a decent, price should be not too expensive (read, I'm not spending $500 but $100 would be a good price), and work well with the mogul.
If it can handle taking phone calls as well, that's great.
Thanks in advance.
I use the Moto S9 headphones. I can highly recommend them.
I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is. Anyone have any other recommendations?
But...
thank you for the feedback. I do appreciate it.
sanjsrik said:
I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is. Anyone have any other recommendations?
But...
thank you for the feedback. I do appreciate it.
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I am pretty happy with my new Plantronics Voyager 855, which are convertible, mono/stereo.
They are probably not the ultimate in sound reproduction, but they suit my purposes well. I am an avid classical music fan, and have a good ear. I like the convertibility feature very much. I can listen to music with just the main earpiece, or with both.
Ben
sanjsrik said:
I read some reviews on this and it didn't get really good reviews that is.
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Before I bought my S9s, I read the reviews on Engadget. They received more reviews than any other brand. While a couple read, "these suck," the majority said that the quality was top notch for a b/t headset.
The problematic parts will be the earbuds, which, based on your head size, may or may not fit all the way into your ears. Also, the entire headset is an active mic, so when talking on your phone while riding the subway, your caller will hear everything.
For me, I only hate it when the high back collar of my ski jacket interferes with the back of the head strap. I don't have this problem indoors, at the gym, or in warm weather. I can even listen to music while lying on my side.
Before you choose any headset, ask to try them on for fit. You won't have any problem with audio quality.
I sync my headset to my laptop to listen to music, and it automatically switches to the phone for calls. I also connect it to my phone for portable music without re-pairing.
I would like to back-to-back compare these to the Bluetrek ST-1. But no retailer in my neighborhood sells them.
Cheers.
Voyager 855 vs. Motorola S9
I own both the Voyager 855 and the Motorola S9. I find the stereo sound quality on both of these headsets to be nearly equal (very good quality).
I find myself using the Voyager 855 more because they are more comfortable. The S9's get in the way when I'm laying back in the passenger seat of the car.
Another pro for the Voyager 855 is that the telephone quality is superior, not to mention that you hear the conversation in BOTH ears, instead of just one.
I keep both because the S9's are better in wet climates (I live in Portland, OR) so if it's raining out and I'm going to be outside, I put on the S9's.
When I first bought the Voyager 855's, I thought the sound quality was awful. When I went to return them to the store I bought them and complained of sound quality, the rep showed me how to properly insert them into the ears... WOW what a difference when you have these things seated properly in the ear!
I think you would be happy with either headset. Before you buy, make sure you understand the return/exchange policy of the store. These things are not cheap and you don't want to get stuck with something that doesn't fit your needs/lifestyle.
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@reddhanky
When I first bought the Voyager 855's, I thought the sound quality was awful. When I went to return them to the store I bought them and complained of sound quality, the rep showed me how to properly insert them into the ears... WOW what a difference when you have these things seated properly in the ear!
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After a few days' of use of my Voyager 855, I found that the volume of the main earpiece seems very low. When I use both earpieces, the volume is much better.
I have contacted Plantronics, who have offered to replace them. I wonder if I am not fitting the earpiece properly, as you were doing? Was your volume low until you learned to insert them properly into you ears?

Plantronics Voyager 855 OR Jabra BT8010

Please help me decide. I've read some about both, but wanted a 1 on 1 comparison or decision. The Jabra looks a little bit big, but if the sound quality is much better then it may be worth it. I'll mainly be using just one earpiece, but I will also use both for MP3's quite often. Thanks
Come on guys, I know some of you own 1 or the other of these 2 products......
Neither; get the jaybird jb-200.
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&ct=r...hZpWC7WBi1rmD3d8g&sig2=c8O2fP8c3MatKsUKBt19lg
I haven't tried the jabra bt-8010 - but compared to the voyager 855 and the motorola s9, the jb-200 is much better.
-mark
Well thank you for the response, though Amazon was jsut a expensive as the site you linked. So I'm still up in the air, but leaning to the Voyager 855.
Thanks for voting to 2 of you guys!!
Pulled the trigger on the Plantronics...I'll see how it works tommorow
Used the Plantoronics for a couple of weeks now and I love it. Sound quality is great and the headset is very discreet. I'm glad I didnt buy the bulky Jabra, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
true i was gonna say go with the smaller one, with headphnes there is never any real sound quality anyways usually no bass at all obviously d if u have bass like the skullcrushers they arent bluetooth there big nd bulky but they still dont have any lower ids so yeah u cant really get any good sound qualtiy in headphones so just get smaller or easyer
Experience
stanglifemike said:
Used the Plantoronics for a couple of weeks now and I love it. Sound quality is great and the headset is very discreet. I'm glad I didnt buy the bulky Jabra, I'm very pleased with my purchase.
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Can u pls share your experience about plantronics 855? I am eager to know mp3 sound quality and call quality especially any complaints from the caller at other end...
Thanks
Krups (and all)..
I picked up a Plantronics Voyager 855 from Radioshack for under $70 last week in anticipation of recieving my HTC Touch Pro. I've tested it on my TP and ann old Nokia 6820. Unfortunately, I did not much care for it.
My former headset was a Jabra (afraid I don't remember the model, it was one of the first jabra bluetooth sets which wrapped around the ear with a short boom mic... sits quite flush to the head). I very much liked the audio quality but the battery was dying in it quickly, plus I wanted an AD2P(?) capable headset for stereo audio from teh Touch
Issue #1 for Plantronics: Fit. Regardless of which ear gel I used, I couldn't get the headset portion to fit well in my ear, continually worked loose and woudln't stay put. The stereo earpiece was a little better, but also didn't fit well. Matter was worse in stereo mode as the ear loop caused the device to sit oddly in my ear and woudl work loose from my ear constantly.
Issue #2: Mic. While I was attracted to the extendable boom capability, people couldn't hear me well at all. I have a deep voice so perhaps it didn't pick up my voice well.... On two seperate occasions (indoors) callers couldn't not hear me well causing me to switch to my handset for the remainder of the call.
Issue #3: Poor call audio quality. The call quality was "tinny", and sounded very poor compared to my ancient Jabra. Very low volume and when i adjusted the phone and/or headset for more volume, encountered what seemed like distortion. My own voice (in voicemail) sounds different on this headset than the handset or my old Jabra.
Pro: The stereo quality was acceptable to me, outside of the volume issues (which may be phone related). By no means are they high quality headphones, but I would use them for commuting w/ Audio. My HTC provided stereo headset (usb) sounds much better.
I'll be returning my Plantronics Voyager 855 to Radioshack this weekend. I intend on trying the Jabra version you've referenced (Ebay sells them new pretty cheap) as soon as I have some time to order one.
Regards
FLR
I got the BT8010 from NewEgg for $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875999350
It's not as nice as my Plantronics 815 was.
The BT8010's volume doesn't go up enough for me to use it like in the car or outside at work. It's also huge and just kinda looks dorky.
For listening to music, my Motorola S9 headphones are way better and more comfortable.
Thanks FLR for detailed observations..
I've had the 855 for a while now. Other than being somewhat uncomfortable in the ear after a while, it has generally great sound with good bass. As its aged, the stereo connection is flaking on me a bit. I have to actually wiggle the connection where the stereo side plugs into the regular headset. I've tried cleaning the connections, etc., but have not had any luck. Stereo does come back to me when I pressure the connection, so I know it is related to that.
I just ordered the Plantronics (Should be coming tomorrow) to replace my BlueAnt X5 which was fine but too bulky. The Jabra has a lot of overkill features like a display (which is completely useless since you can't see it on your ear), built-in phone book, and vibration but it can't skip to the previous track. The Plantronics is the in-ear type so it doesn't fall off while jogging.
The Plantronics Pulsar 260's are the best I've used by far.
I reluctantly have to agree with FuzzyLabRat on his Plantronics 855.
I was searching for answers to the low volume problem on his list, when I found this thread using Google. Even though I'm registered here, I figured some reviews from people who purchased the 855 would help me find a fix.
Some other negatives on the 855:
My volume control quit working for the lowering volume side of the rocker switch after having it for 3 months.
I bought it so I could workout and have my HTC 6800 with me for emergencies and work issues. The main part of the 855 kept falling out of my ear.
I just ordered the Jaybird.
Crossing my fingers..
I got both. 855 rocks.. It comes with the black ends.. Use them.. They fit tighter.. With them, the base is great, sound is great..
I still use the jawbone for better calls while driving,,,,, but music and phone.. hell yes..

[Q] Looking for a good pair of wired headsets

I know there's a lot of wired headsets out there, but they all seem to be for the iphone. Especially the ones with mic and music controls. Looking to replace the crapy headset that came with the phone.
Found the Plantronics Backbeat 216. They say these are for the iphone and other smartphones with a 3.5mm jack. Wondering since the MT4Gs OEM headset has a mic and music controls, would this work? If not, can anyone recommend?
How much are you looking to spend? I'd suggest the Metrofi series by Ultimate ears. It's a top notch brand and they have a good amount with mics.
HEADSET
I've tried out a few wired headsets (5+) all in the 70 and up range and am currently using the Bose in ear set which i think are the best sound if you aren't looking for complete noise cancellation, if you are check out the Klipsch Image S4i Premium Noise-Isolating Headset with 3-Button Control
Dude .. go with skullcandys there cheap and awesome alternative to the stock ...i purchased mine from tmobile for 20 (to anxious to wait for an online order) ...good sound quality and mic works fine with my mt4g
Get thinksounds, they are the best out there. IMO skullcandies are meh.
http://www.thinksound.com/ts02mic.php
I've used the Altec Lansing BackBeat plus Mobile that I picked up from my local Apple Store.
Tried most of them in the store but these sound the best for the price ($49.95). They are small earbuds and fit nicely in your ears. I like the cloth cords, they seem very durable and don't stick to my clothes (or each other) when I have them in.
There are bad comments in on the Apple Store for the product reviews, but those are mainly from people who complain about the sound the cloth cables make when they rub together, or from the fact they are not noise canceling like others.
Here's the link if your interested:
http://store.apple.com/us/product/TV702LL/A?fnode=MTY1NDA0Ng&mco=MTA4NTczMjM&s=topSellers
I'm sure you can probably pick them up for cheaper from newegg or amazon, but I didn't want to wait for them to be shipped.
Good luck with your search.
I'm currently using the Sennheiser MM 50 iP's and they work wonderfully for the under $40 price tag.
I got a new Sennheiser MM60. The sound and microphone are exceptionally good.
A side note: the button cannot end calls, but you can advance to next track with rapid double press.

Loud headphones, buds, or BT

I am kind of hard of hearing.
I am looking for suggestions on the following for headphones/buds. I would prefer buds but over the ear is okay.
1. Loud. (Loud enough to use while I am mowing the lawn and weed eating) I listen to both music and podcasts.
2. Clear/Good sound.
3. Not too expensive.
First one that says "Beats" gets my AR-15 pulled on them. Though no one should make that suggestion since two of my requirements are that they sound good and are inexpensive.
I use the ones that came with my M8 for everyday use and I had a certain set that I used while mowing. (They were earbuds and came with one of my MOTO phones I think) I broke them the other day mowing when they caught on the handle of the pull start and ripped apart.
Anyway, is anyone in a similar situation that has suggestions for me?
Also, down the road, I would like to find some BT earbuds or headphones that fit the same criteria.
If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
If somewhat hard of hearing, I think sound isolating headphones (either closed back ones that just keep sound out, or active noise cancellation ones) would be the way to go. In my experience, managing the signal-to-noise ratio is as important as total volume. Knock out the background noise, and the signal that you want to hear will be easier to hear at moderate volume.
Xiaomi Piston 2 have very good sound from what I have read. If you use Comply tips they will also isolate very well.
Xiaomi Piston IF Commemorative Edition (With more tips)
Xiaomi Piston Design 2.0 Earphones
They are both the same
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If you have seen a sticky with all my reviews (also the link in my signature), I reviewed a ton of headphones. When it comes to wired ones and on a budget, Xiaomi Pistons might be a good choice for you but wires will get in the way. Speaking from a personal experience when I'm working in my backyard, you need to go with a wireless headset. I absolutely enjoy using my LG HBS-730 because of all the controls under my fingers. HBS-800 has a better sound, but some of the controls are not as easy to access and 800 cost $90 while 730 is on sale for $43 now. Both were reviewed and in my list. 730 is a great choice under $50, you can get it loud enough, and all the controls are easy to access.
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Sorry for just now getting back here but I have been busy. Thanks for the replies. As recommended both by you and note10 I will check out the Pistons.
As for the LG BT buds, I picked up a pair a few months ago at the Verizon store. A lot of the employees in the stores had them on so I specifically asked about quality and volume. I was told they were great. So I bought them. They were the LG Pro. On sale for $59.
Well they sounded like crap. no volume and it was like I was listening through a tin can. So I took them back. Someone I know was working theat day and I told him my problem. And he was wearing a pair. So this guy leveled with me. The ones they are carrying are the second gen and they have been getting them all back. Just about everybody in the store that was wearing them had the first gens. Huge difference.
obtuce said:
It really depends on what you want to use them for.. Yes obviously listen to music but is that all?. Do you want a pair for watching movies with big sound or are they just for your way to work on the bus..
Perso, I bought the cheapest pair of sony buds and they work like a charm.
On a side note, if your hard at hearing why would the sound quality be a priority since your probably going to phase out the deeper hrz you would find on more expensive gear.....
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I will mostly use them around the house and yard work for both music and podcasts of talk shows.
As for wanting sound quality, I am hard of hearing, not deaf. I have losses in some upper ranges. And I also have tinnitus which is mainly why I need the louder volume. I still like deep rich bases and clear highs (at least the ones I can hear)
Skullcandy
I don't like buying headphones that are too expensive. That's why I bough the Skullcandy Ink'd 2.0. They seem to be really solid headphones and even after 5 times in the washing machine were working for me. :good:
They can go pretty loud and they're really clear audio quality. That is my recommendation
If volume is the biggest problem, something like a Fiio E11 ask amp, or even an E6, would help.
However, I fully agree you should first focus on isolation and clarity, thus salvaging whatever hearing you can. Foam tips are your friend.
Bluetooth will likely never be as loud or as clear as plugging directly in, also.
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For me it is BT headphones.

Perfect headphones for Z3 Audio pleasures

So I love the Z3 Music a lot. Some headphones are just too weak, or not loud enough. This Z3 with the capability of playing High-res music is outstanding. Together with walkman app. It is truly a high-res music playing device.
My advise: Look for some headphones with higher DB or sensitivity 103+ db, and lower impedance < 16 ohm (ohm) I have been collecting headphones for a while now. Different tastes, genres, style. The two that I like the most here are
JVC HA-FX40. This can be purchased online from reputable retailer. I like Adorama. This is a bassy headphones with clear mid, and clear high. It does need some extended burn in hours. Recommended 100 hours
ATH-IM70. This too can be purchased online from reputable retailer. This is also a bassy headphones with great details and extensions + imagine. This can beat many headphones in the 2-3 x price range. The best thing = it sounds very natural, and organic.
Both of those above headphones can provide quiet an ear piercing volume with your Xperia Z3 and an Amp is not needed. Especially the ATH-IM70. The ATH-IM50 is also good, and much cheaper, but is with ways more bass.
A bonus about the IM70/50 = removable cables. You can buy cables with inline mic for calls and control from lunashops.
If any of you have any better headphones, please recommend them here. :good:
The next thing you would want = to find your high-res FLAC music files. Good luck guys
Sennheiser momentum on ears!
Heir audio 3.ai - best in ears I've ever had and look great!
I'm using the Sony MDR-NC31EM (was bundled with my phone) and I like them. The noise canceling feature is excellent!
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I use the shure se215 an like them. They are better than my previous bose I2E : better sound (much my taste), better noise canceling, and better cable quality.
wooki said:
I'm using the Sony MDR-NC31EM (was bundled with my phone) and I like them. The noise canceling feature is excellent!
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Yours came with these? Arg, jealous! I plan on buying these.
New z3c owner and really pleased with the sound quality. I'm using Soundmagic E30's which give a really clean, crisp reproduction. Not the strongest bass but that's obviously a matter of preference. I'm sure there's better headphones out there for home listening but I run a lot so need something which can cope with the elements, as well as weight too much or not fall out.
Specs:
Driverynamics 9mm Neodymium Driver
Frequency range:15Hz~22KHz
DC Resistance:12±10%Ohms
Sensitivity:94±2dB at 1KHz/mW
Also sounding great on the X-Mini II portable speaker. Have not been this happy with a purchase in a long while!
Huge soundmagic fan. The ES18 and E10 are both great. ES18 are a steal at their price. I love my E10M but doubt the remote will be fully compatible with the Z3c, so I'll probably have to give the Xiaomi Piston 2.1's a try.
whitigir said:
So I love the Z3 Music a lot. Some headphones are just too weak, or not loud enough. This Z3 with the capability of playing High-res music is outstanding. Together with walkman app. It is truly a high-res music playing device.
My advise: Look for some headphones with higher DB or sensitivity 103+ db, and lower impedance < 16 ohm (ohm) I have been collecting headphones for a while now. Different tastes, genres, style. The two that I like the most here are
JVC HA-FX40. This can be purchased online from reputable retailer. I like Adorama. This is a bassy headphones with clear mid, and clear high. It does need some extended burn in hours. Recommended 100 hours
ATH-IM70. This too can be purchased online from reputable retailer. This is also a bassy headphones with great details and extensions + imagine. This can beat many headphones in the 2-3 x price range. The best thing = it sounds very natural, and organic.
Both of those above headphones can provide quiet an ear piercing volume with your Xperia Z3 and an Amp is not needed. Especially the ATH-IM70. The ATH-IM50 is also good, and much cheaper, but is with ways more bass.
A bonus about the IM70/50 = removable cables. You can buy cables with inline mic for calls and control from lunashops.
If any of you have any better headphones, please recommend them here. :good:
The next thing you would want = to find your high-res FLAC music files. Good luck guys
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For me the best headphones:
Monitor ATH-M50X http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=5&subID=39&prodID=4596
Portable ATH-CKR10 http://eu.audio-technica.com/en/products/product.asp?catID=5&subID=38&prodID=4668
Actually the ATH-50MX signature is almost the same as ATH-IM70. Also, if I don't mistaken the 50M is 38 ohm, while the IM70 is only 10 ohm. You can drive the IM70 on the Z3 without the need of an amp. I, and other headfi-ers since had refer to IM70 as the portable version of 50M.
CKR-10, I have never tried, but very interested in it review. Let me know if you have had that chance
Not trying to drop a bomb in here or something.
I use the ATH-M50 and the BRAINWAVZ M1 IEM, but in my opinion no matter what ear/headphones you use they will never sound REALLY good without Viper4Android.
For now that's the only thing that I'm missing on my non rooted phone.
I must say that the sound comes close when I use the ATH-M50 with the Fiio E11k headphone amp, but it still feels as if something is missing.
So once we can root our phone without losing our DRM stuff I'd suggest everyone to look into Viper4Android
If you think Clear audio makes the phone sound nice, you'll be blown away by Viper4Android :good:
I've not found the volume is too low at all. I primarily use Westone 3 earphones and the volume is usually at about 50%. However, I'm spoiled by normally using them with a Meridian DAC so the Z3c sounds a bit flat by comparison even with the Westones' sparkly high-end and punchy bass. I might try getting a OTG cable and see if I can get my Meridian Explorer DAC to work with the Z3c.
I dropped $50 for the Sony noise-canceling headphones that work with the Xperia Z series. They're fantastic. By far the best in-ear headphones I've ever used. Comfortable and the noise canceling really does work.
MistProtocol said:
I dropped $50 for the Sony noise-canceling headphones that work with the Xperia Z series. They're fantastic. By far the best in-ear headphones I've ever used. Comfortable and the noise canceling really does work.
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I've been curious about these. They are the NC31's (or whatever they're called) right?
Two questions:
1) when u put them in, and noise canceling is on with no music or anything, what does it sound like? Is everything muffled or just really quite but u can still understand people or what?
2) what's the bass like? I listen to a lot of electronic music, good bass is essential. Not just deep, but clear and without distortion.
Thanks
Crewville96 said:
I've been curious about these. They are the NC31's (or whatever they're called) right?
Two questions:
1) when u put them in, and noise canceling is on with no music or anything, what does it sound like? Is everything muffled or just really quite but u can still understand people or what?
2) what's the bass like? I listen to a lot of electronic music, good bass is essential. Not just deep, but clear and without distortion.
Thanks
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Let me get back to you on both of those, as they're not things I pay close attention to (bass is really only important to me when listening to John Deacon's Queen songs).
wooki said:
I'm using the Sony MDR-NC31EM (was bundled with my phone) and I like them. The noise canceling feature is excellent!
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Me too, they're awesome!
Crewville96 said:
I've been curious about these. They are the NC31's (or whatever they're called) right?
Two questions:
1) when u put them in, and noise canceling is on with no music or anything, what does it sound like? Is everything muffled or just really quite but u can still understand people or what?
2) what's the bass like? I listen to a lot of electronic music, good bass is essential. Not just deep, but clear and without distortion.
Thanks
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1. If you choose the right size of the earbuds, everything is extremely quiet even if you do not actually connect the headphones. Connecting them and turning on the noise cancelling feature just makes it more silent, as it muffles and cancels out the remaining sounds. A person standing next to you and talking to you (not screaming, of course) can't be understood, unless you read his lips.
2. Never had any distortion with all kinds of music, even with high (too high) volume. Of course, we're talking about lossless tracks. I can't vouch for MP3s.
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I think that reading everyone's comments about different phones my view is it is all down to the great Z3 sound system and that even some of the cheapest pair of in ear phones can give a brilliant and clear sound.
Myself i don't like to much heavy base.
If you go into the settings on your z3 make sure you have ticked to use the Clear Audio+ and Dynamic normalizer also tick Hi-res audio via USB and under headphones general you can pick up to 6 Sony Types to choose.
I personally use a cheap pair over the ear type and they have a great sound. They are not a closed type as i like to hear whats going on around me when outside. I always listen Pink Floyd,Joe Satriani,Steve Vai,Tangerine Dream etc,etc
I think that reading everyone's comments about different phones my view is it is all down to the great Z3 sound system and that even some of the cheapest pair of in ear phones can give a brilliant and clear sound.
Myself i don't like to much heavy base.
If you go into the settings on your z3 make sure you have ticked to use the Clear Audio+ and Dynamic normalizer also tick Hi-res audio via USB and under headphones general you can pick up to 6 Sony Types to choose.
I personally use a cheap pair over the ear type and they have a great sound. They are not a closed type as i like to hear whats going on around me when outside. I always listen Pink Floyd,Joe Satriani,Steve Vai,Tangerine Dream etc,etc
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i am using sony mh1 it's cheap and great
Several reviews that I've read online for the Sony MDR-NC31EM noise cancelling headset have pointed out poor in-call performance (bad mic, bad mic position, and no call button). Can you guys with this headset speak about the call functionality please? My z3c shows up tomorrow, and I'm guessing that I'll be in the market for a headset to go along with it. Cheers.
Edit: Also, how is the OEM headset that comes with the phone (D5803)?
Does anybody have some experience with AKG Y50? What do you think about those headphones?

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