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Hello all, thank you for any advice given. Many headsets have built in buttons or even full sets of media controls.
I have a portable amp and IEMs hooked into the vibrant. Wow it sounds great!
However, there is no way for me to control the music without taking the phone out of my laptop case. It can be a real pain in the subway.
Are there any sort of media control remotes that I can plug in line to skip tracks, pause, etc.? I was also wondering about blue tooth, but I am a little worried of battery loss.
Thanks again for any advice!
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Not sure if you would be able to control the music if your are running through an amp. I'm sure if you checked out amazon or ebay there are line in remotes that might work. If you still have the stock headset you can see if the controls work through the amp.

couped said:
Hello all, thank you for any advice given. Many headsets have built in buttons or even full sets of media controls.
I have a portable amp and IEMs hooked into the vibrant. Wow it sounds great!
However, there is no way for me to control the music without taking the phone out of my laptop case. It can be a real pain in the subway.
Are there any sort of media control remotes that I can plug in line to skip tracks, pause, etc.? I was also wondering about blue tooth, but I am a little worried of battery loss.
Thanks again for any advice!
Sent from a Samsung Vibrant.
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I have a Rocketfish bluetooth headset that the media controls work fine, I use an external battery pack that plugs into the USB for long trips then just charge it back up when I get where I am going ....
Hope that helps ....

speoples20 said:
Not sure if you would be able to control the music if your are running through an amp. I'm sure if you checked out amazon or ebay there are line in remotes that might work. If you still have the stock headset you can see if the controls work through the amp.
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Yes, I would use it on the line in side before the amp. I have been searching everywhere, but I can't find them. I guess I don't know the term I would search under.
Does anyone have any links to this device or what I should search under?
Thank you for the advice about the headset, but I am using IEMs that don't have controls built it. So I would need a separate in line controller.

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I too would like to know!
I am not willing to sacrifice sound quality for convenience.
I am looking for inline remote

For real man! I'm running an iBasso T3d and some RE-Zero's. It would be terrible killing this detail.
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I just ordered a set of Zagg Smartbuds they have a mic in line volume and music controls some of the music players support control functionality, cubed does, thers an app called droidshuffle that extend remote functionality. I got a 50% off coupon, just enter their contest and theyll email you a code. $27.00 shipped is damn good for those.
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Thank you for the suggestion. However, we am not interested in earbuds with controls. We are looking for a separate in line controller.
Thanks again for taking time to fill out a response.
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Any others?
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This is a tough one. All I can think of is using a bluetooth remote, but I don't even think they make those or have compatible ones for the phone.
Have you tried asking the Head-fi.org community? I think you have a better chance of getting an answer over there since it is filled with audiophiles that have used all types of equipments for home, portability, etc.

Ya, for some bizarre reason I've been hesitating. Maybe it's because everyone I'm there I get distracted. Lol
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If you find out, please post it on this forums so that other people can benefit from the info too.
Thank You

Arc Earphones

Just wondering if the in ear headset that comes with the phone is any good?
It looked plain in the unboxing videos, so what's the sound like?
Could someone take a close up picture of theirs or link me to the exact headset?
Thanks

Compared to other out of the box headsets its one of the best ive had, decent bass, crisp. All the SE phones ive had have always come with a decent headset. I can only use the type that push into your ears so that was another plus.

Does it have a remote for changing songs and stuff or is it only a mic?
A link to the headset would be appreciated

No controls, thats the downside to it. Only a mic and call answer button. I use my liveview as the controls though

Yeah I wanted to get liveview since there's no control.
Is it worth it? Any downsides to liveview?
I'd only use it for changing songs, messages and incoming calls. What you reckon?

diggedy said:
No controls, thats the downside to it. Only a mic and call answer button. I use my liveview as the controls though
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Try Headset Button Controller Trial from android market
it allows you to 2 presses to skip track , 3 presses to go back etc.
long press to increase volume

Swap my mm70 earbuds with the arc stock with a bit of soldering. Check out youtube.
Now i am happy with the headphone
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I've tried my beats with controltalk with this phone and the sound is all garbled up.
Anyone else experience that with other headsets?
The ones that come stock are ok. but I miss my ability to control songs (fast forward, rewind, volume up/down) that I had with my iPhone 4.

Rome73 said:
I've tried my beats with controltalk with this phone and the sound is all garbled up.
Anyone else experience that with other headsets?
The ones that come stock are ok. but I miss my ability to control songs (fast forward, rewind, volume up/down) that I had with my iPhone 4.
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I've heard of a few people who complain of garbled sound with non SE headphones in Arc/Play.
I have been using beats dr dre tour on my Play with out an issue though. Seems very hit or miss on if they work or not.

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Try Headset Button Controller Trial from android market
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That's really an awesome app. Works brilliant. I think you have to buy it, though. At least it started annoying me with some "your trial has expired" messages.
Stock earphones are quite good, though they look/feel really cheap. ^^
They look pretty much like SE MH710 on the pictures, but I'm not sure if they are the same.

The arc stupidly reverse the ground and mic wiring thats why other headsets dont work on it. Try to hold the mic button down you will get nice sound.
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Just tried that and you are right! How the heck do we fix that?
Is there something I can buy or a software hack that can fix it?
blackhawk1 said:
The arc stupidly reverse the ground and mic wiring thats why other headsets dont work on it. Try to hold the mic button down you will get nice sound.
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Wow! So THIS is why I haven't been able to use other headsets! That is very sneaky of SE.. I hope this is a software issue rather than intentional to force users to only buy SE headsets

My old Android phone also had this problem so I do not think it is a SE issue...
(Motorola Backflip)

It seems with the 2.3.3 update they don't even let you use these "incompatible" headsets, it just displays "Accessory not supported".

I used samsung and motorola headsets with no problem.

blackhawk1 said:
The arc stupidly reverse the ground and mic wiring thats why other headsets dont work on it.
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there HAS to be a fix for this! i cant stand the headset that comes with it, i hate those in ear noise cancelling things, make my ears feel weird! lol
but seriously, im having to use a normal pair of earphones with no control because of this issue, i have a liveview for controls but thats not always practical (dissconection issues/battery life/running the risk of smashing it to pieces when im skating!)
i have a set of iphone headphones i really wanted to use but because of this ****ty issue i cant. is there a way we could easily modify the headset and reverse the wiring in them ourselves?

We can use normal earphones ? If so, I'm not overly concerned.

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We can use normal earphones ? If so, I'm not overly concerned.
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Yes anything with a regular 2 channel 3.5mm Jack (headphones/speakers) work fine. I would have taken the phone back if this problem effected normal jacks too as I plug my phone into car stereos and portable speakers, but I'm still pissed off I can't use anything with an inline remote
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keyz86 said:
Yes anything with a regular 2 channel 3.5mm Jack (headphones/speakers) work fine. I would have taken the phone back if this problem effected normal jacks too as I plug my phone into car stereos and portable speakers, but I'm still pissed off I can't use anything with an inline remote
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Why don't you use stereo bluetooth hedset MW600. 3.5 mm jack on them is compatible with all wired headphones unlike 3.5 mm jack on arc and portable speakers.

Wired stereo headsets that are not earbuds?

My phone (Captivate) came with an earbud style headset with a mic inline so you could answer calls, talk on the phone, and listen to music. Are there any non-earbud (behind-or-over-the-head) style wired headsets like this? All I can find are ones that have two connectors (pink and green, as if for a PC sound card), or wireless bluetooth ones.

You're right I really can't find any wired-stereo-non-earbud-headsets. Here are some that have trade offs.
The following is an over the head/wired/non-earbud, but its not stereo.
http://www.accessorywiz.com/over-th...-headset-headphone-for-samsung-captivate.html
This one is everything you wanted but it's not wired.
http://www.buy.com/pr/product.aspx?sku=219366058&sellerid=19087894
Anyways, Good hunting!

Yes, it is odd that these are not available since there are so many of the earbud type that are. I already have a few bluetooth headsets with input, including one with a boom mic, that work fine but I would prefer a wired one for all-day use.

I found a pair : Sennheiser PX 100-IIi . Although they are made for iDevices, the controls and mic supposedly work with some android phones (I assume the ones with 4 pole connectors). I will soon see. I already have a pair of plain PX100 and they are my favorite wired headphones, so if these work as I hope, they will be great.

phoneturf said:
I found a pair : Sennheiser PX 100-IIi . Although they are made for iDevices, the controls and mic supposedly work with some android phones (I assume the ones with 4 pole connectors). I will soon see. I already have a pair of plain PX100 and they are my favorite wired headphones, so if these work as I hope, they will be great.
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So, do they work on android?

2 die 4 said:
So, do they work on android?
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Nope - they don't change the volume anyway, but you can use the button to stop and start music as well as answer and hang up the phone.
However, a good set of non-wired headphones that does have full control with volume, starting and stopping music, and talking on the phone, including good voice quality despite not having an external mic, is the Motorola S305 bluetooth headphones. They are not as good as the Sennheisers for music quality, though.

phoneturf said:
Nope - they don't change the volume anyway, but you can use the button to stop and start music as well as answer and hang up the phone.
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OK, thank you. Just one more q, what android device did you test it on?

2 die 4 said:
OK, thank you. Just one more q, what android device did you test it on?
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Some of the Samsung Galaxy series - Note, Note 2, Captivate, Skyrocket. Perhaps for some other manufacturer, like Sony, the volume controls would work.

OK, I have a MOTO G, and I have these http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_M9P_Earphones_for_iPhone_iPod_p/earphone-m9p-bk-mee.htm and they work. I mean, the controls work like a charm!
I'm guessing it's because it uses the 4 pull jack, so that should mean that the PX 100-2i should work to!

[Q] Bluetooth Headphones recomendations?

hey guys i'm looking for a good bluetooth stereo headset to hook up to my phone so i can go run, any recommendation?

How much are you willing to spend? This is for listening to music?

yes listening while working out...i dont want wire ...um 200 is max i guess

Sony Ericsson mw600. All the features work with the gs2 stock music app.
Deebo took your bike too?

The_Biz said:
Sony Ericsson mw600. All the features work with the gs2 stock music app.
Deebo took your bike too?
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i was looking at that too but can you try the tune in radio app and tell me how it is?
hows the sound quality??

G1_enthusiast said:
i was looking at that too but can you try the tune in radio app and tell me how it is?
hows the sound quality??
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They sound great to me, I use that app and think its OK. I listen to hiphop though so.....
The headset won't dislpay info on the headsets screen for internet radio players though.

does it work on google music app?

movieaddict said:
does it work on google music app?
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Not the name display part.

The_Biz said:
They sound great to me, I use that app and think its OK. I listen to hiphop though so.....
The headset won't dislpay info on the headsets screen for internet radio players though.
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so the bass must be good...

This one is AWESOME, its kinds big tho...
http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-BH-905i..._1_7?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319684032&sr=1-7
I love wireless headsets but bluetooth has compressed audio so I do not like it...

G1_enthusiast said:
so the bass must be good...
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In my ears it is. It took me a while to decide on what ones to get. These can last around 14hrs or so on a charge and charge by micro usb.
I sometimes use the samsung headphones that came with the gs2 if i don't want the bt module on my shirt. I put it to my pocket. Kinda pointless to some but I keep my phone cordless like this.
I an charge it on a table or something while still using the bt function. And the stock ear buds for the gs2 have a mic and I think the mic is used during a call. Cause people say they can hear me fine when the module is in my pocket or far away from my mouth.

I am using a Plantronics Backbeat. The one I bought came with a dongle that plugs into a non-bluetooth device. So I use the headset with my phone, via bluetooth. And also can hook up to my TV using the dongle. Under $100.
Picked it up last year at Fry's.
-LF

I use a Motorola S305 set. They are cheap in price (under $40 at Amazon) but sound pretty decent. Owned them for almost a year with no problems.

i got a huge list
however of the ones that performed the best
Motorola HT820 the best sound and beat, full feature, easy to use, extra long battery life
as of today i've not found anything that can compare, i've pretty much purchased every sony, jabra, motorola, platonic, all other names i forgot, etc, etc
all the rest were like meh.. 3rd place or worse rating
platonics are the worse
in 2nd place best i'll name Jabra BT8010 super convenient, it kinda sucks in the sound quality for audiophile but gets the job done if you want elegance

What about the LG HBS700: http://www.amazon.com/LG-HBS-700-Wi..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319749852&sr=1-1 inexpensive, comfortable. great sounding.

the wires kinda defeats the purpose
that's something i didn't quite like about the Jabra BT8010
i'm looking forward to try out the new Motorola MOTOACTV https://motoactv.com/ which also have bluetooth stereo addon MOTOROLA SF700

AllGamer said:
the wires kinda defeats the purpose
that's something i didn't quite like about the Jabra BT8010
i'm looking forward to try out the new Motorola MOTOACTV https://motoactv.com/ which also have bluetooth stereo addon MOTOROLA SF700
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Have you used them?

any bluetooth headset recomendations?
Has anyone used one that works with the voice recognition software on the phone? I used to have an old wm5.0 phone that worked great with ms voice command.
I was looking at the Voyager 975. Not sure if it supports the voice though.

Have the Samsung HM3700. Great for talking and music with earbuds that attach to the headset.
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Have the Samsung HM3700. Great for talking and music with earbuds that attach to the headset.
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Jaw bone icon....works great, has great volume and lasts over 4 hours continuous tall time on a single charge

Bluetooth Headset?

Which is the best bluetooth headset which works with Galaxy Note? I want one can let me listen to music, talk in the phone and it has buttons to control volume & songs changing. Please kindly suggest some, thanks.

I have the SE MW600, I didn't get my Note yet but I have read in this forum it works well with the note.
A very nice BT headset with Called ID Display as a bonus

I'm using a Blueant T1 (http://www.myblueant.com/products/headsets/t1/) and it works fine with the Note.
I make no claims to how good it is compared to other BT headsets as its the only one I've owned, but it certainly works more than good enough for what I need.
EDIT: Wait, you need song changing too? Cancel the T1... it has volume up/down, and a voice command button (which doubles as accept/end call) but no media buttons.

yes, I need to one change songs with it as well. I want the Bluetooth headset as two side in-ear, I listen to mp3 alot, but the original headset has a cable and it always blocking me, that's why I want a bluetooth one.
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I have the SE MW600, I didn't get my Note yet but I have read in this forum it works well with the note.
A very nice BT headset with Called ID Display as a bonus
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so, Sony Ericsson is working for Samsung? How's the sound? I am picky in sound.

Oh well, for me, the sound is pretty good. But I am far from being picky

I have SE MW600, its voice quality is not that good (far end usually complains from low voice). in addition I'm facing trouble with it with me nexus one (It hangs up if I receive a missed call without till I restart it again). I think it's not good with Android as I tested it on non-Android device it worked good

I use the Nokia BH905, which is quite pricy, but the sound quality is excellent and works fine with the Note.

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I use the Nokia BH905, which is quite pricy, but the sound quality is excellent and works fine with the Note.
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also the ff and rew buttons work?
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also the ff and rew buttons work?
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Yea, they do work with the standard music player, never tested it with Spotify, although they ain't seperate buttons (long press next = ff, long press last = rewind.)

Just got the note today and, for me, if works great with the mw600.
Voice quality is great by my standards and track info shows but not caller name.

I have ordered the JayBird Freedom headset. I mainly want to use it for music and audio books. Once I have received it I will provide some feedback on how well it works with the Note.

I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052XQFKE/
It's convertible meaning you can use it in your ear as a typical BT headset, attach the provided stereo headphones for music (includes a mic) or there is also an adapter that allows you to plug in any headphones you want. I drop the BT unit in my shirt pocket while listening to my Bose QC15's. Powers them quite well (9-hour battery life).
Highly recommened, especially since I got them for $10 after rebate.

ericshmerick said:
I use this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0052XQFKE/
It's convertible meaning you can use it in your ear as a typical BT headset, attach the provided stereo headphones for music (includes a mic) or there is also an adapter that allows you to plug in any headphones you want. I drop the BT unit in my shirt pocket while listening to my Bose QC15's. Powers them quite well (9-hour battery life).
Highly recommened, especially since I got them for $10 after rebate.
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Great! But that offer is over now.
Does it have controls for music, do I have to use the phone to change tracks?

ultra99 said:
Great! But that offer is over now.
Does it have controls for music, do I have to use the phone to change tracks?
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Developed for android and controls the music player great.
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ericshmerick said:
Developed for android and controls the music player great.
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But does it have physical buttons to control music? Meaning I can leave my phone in my backpack and control calls and music from the head set?
I can't find info talking about this...

ultra99 said:
But does it have physical buttons to control music? Meaning I can leave my phone in my backpack and control calls and music from the head set?
I can't find info talking about this...
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No music player controls: http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/samsung-stream-liner-gray/4505-13831_7-34834970.html
I'm a big fan of the Sony Ericsson MW600, but I don't like the slides-volume-thing...
I hope WP7.8/WP8 will soon get an update so all mics/music controls work as they should (or as they do on an iPhone, which has set a standard for lots of accessoires).

Jaybird BT Freedom 3 has excellent sound quality and reasonable battery life (about 5 hours of music). They're also sweatproof, which is nice for running. Check it out.
Cheers
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Im using philips tapster.. nice touch senstive controls for volume ,song change,call answering and play-pause the music..
The only drawback is lack of deep bass..