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Better Samsung OEM headphones on ebay

Hey guys, i bought these headphones http://tiny.cc/ptf4c , there Samsung OEM, the sound coming out these headphones is just mind blowing....the default headphones of the captivate not only are in ear(i hate does types) the sound coming from them is not perfect, so anyways get the ones from ebay, there cheap and the sound is just amazing!
rafyvitto
heres a picture of them on my captivate:
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You know I dont understand why the captivate didnt come with a headset with the volume control/skip-previous control. My brother has an HD2 and I really wish I had that.
for 4 bucks I might bite on those samsung ones as well because I am not a fan of the ones that this came iwth

I suppose it's all relative...

Yeah, I've never been a fan of IEMs. I just use my Yuin PK3s with it. I only listen to music on it, so I don't need a headset.

To be honest, I was impressed with the stock IEMs. For a free set of phones, they don't sound half bad, and they do a good job of blocking out ambient noise. I wear them in bed to listen to something calming when the AC in my room is on (it's super loud). I have yet to use them as a headset, but I've read that the mic is not great. I won't turn my nose up at free stuff if it's good quality.
I also use Yuin PK3s with my Captivate most of the time. They obviously sound leagues better than the Samsung IEMs, but as earbuds don't block any noise.
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I had no issues at all with the cheap stock ones, I wore them on my flight to Vegas from DC for Blackhat/Defcon, cut down on most of the engine/plane noise.

The in the ear headphones are ok. But when in a house with 3 kids under 8 it gets a little dangerous cause I can't hear them.
But in some cases that may be a good thing. Lol.
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rafyvitto said:
Hey guys, i bought these headphones http://tiny.cc/ptf4c , there Samsung OEM, the sound coming out these headphones is just mind blowing....the default headphones of the captivate not only are in ear(i hate does types) the sound coming from them is not perfect, so anyways get the ones from ebay, there cheap and the sound is just amazing!
rafyvitto
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Please tell if they control song selection, other than just pause, such as skip to next song.

i prefer in ear more than those regular one
it helps a lot when you are in a noisy environment,i.e. subway
you don't need to turn the volume to really high to get the music you wants! better for your ears!
the stock is okay but kind of annoying since it doesn't have the control with it

I actually like the stock headphones, except the thin cable is always winding it'self up.
And I doubt that any $4 pair of earbuds will blow any minds with their sound quality

I was rather impressed with the included IEMs... they have great sound quality, and its nice to see earbuds come with a phone. They even have acceptable low end frequency response (sounds like between 10-20 hz).
I'm a dj (hence my name) so i'm a bit of an audiophile, but I was totally fine going on a run using these as my headphones for pandora (since I can use the button to skip and pause).

doubletap the button on the included headphones to skip to next song

I prefer earbuds. These look pretty comfortable. I ordered a set.
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iamamp3pimp said:
doubletap the button on the included headphones to skip to next song
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See, mine doesn't do that, it just pauses and unpauses. Same with my iphone ear buds.

magikspl said:
See, mine doesn't do that, it just pauses and unpauses. Same with my iphone ear buds.
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Mine either... how did you guys get this to work on your cappys?

http://www.amazon.com/NuForce-NE-7M...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1282721778&sr=8-1
These are pretty much THE BEST earphones I've ever used!
The sound is perfectly balanced with bass you can pretty much feel
It's very comfortable (Though I'm using them with the sony hybrid silicon tips/comply foam tips)
The microphone is of excellent quality! (No one ever complains about voice quality when I'm talking to them on the phone)
And most importantly to me is that the button works with MixZing to play/pause and skip songs.
These ARE in-ears so most people (like the OP) either don't like them at all, or will have to take some time to get used to them.
Now, I'm not an audiophile, but I have tried other "mid-end" earphones *just to try something new* like the Klipsch S4i, Shure SE115+, Bose In Ear, BEATZ by Dre, and the Sony earphones for the Iphone and I always end up falling back to these. Thankfully Apple has a very good return policy ;D It also helps that the NuForce are about half the price of all of the other brands I listed here
What's also great about these is the company has a VERY good warranty. I've had them sent me a replacement absolutely free a couple times, because of the wires going out due to me mishandling them.

LG Tone HBS-700 Bluetooth review

Okay guys I recently ordered these on Amazon since I was in need of Bluetooth headphones. It has 4.5/5 stars on Amazon and for only $50, it wouldn't hurt to try them. Starting off, I really liked the packaging. It was love at first sight
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When taken out, these headphones look really really good.
These has a unique design. They headphones are attached to the band that stays around your neck. Just pull them out the socket and put them in your ear. When you're done, put them back in the socket, which connects with a magnet that's on the back part of the ear buds.
They have controls that work well with the phone. They have Play/Pause, Volume Up/Down, Next/Previous and a phone button
The headset itself has its own volumes. You can set the volume for the headset and if its not loud enough or too loud, you can also make it louder or less louder with the volume button on the phones. There is also a bass booster feature that enables when you hold down Volume up and down at the same time and it sounds good for Bluetooth headphones. The only control that doesn't seem to work right is the fast forward/rewind button. It says to hold down the next/previous button to do this. The headphones itself makes the noise that makes it seem like its doing it but the song continues at normal speed. Not a deal breaker. I tried this with Google Music so it might be different with other players. It has a built in mic and I only made one call and the person said they heard me loud and clear. The headset will have its own notification to let you know about the call and the neck band actually vibrates which I think is cool
It comes with an app that reads the message but let me save another long block of text by simply saying: ICS=No Worky.
Another thing is when you have it on, the phone button works like voice commands. I have Vlingo on my phone and it only seems to work right with the In Car feature of Vlingo as everything with that is done by voice but I'm sure that's yet another battery hog.
Also when you pick it up, it feels very light and like it dangles so at first it felt like it could break easily but I'm sure its durable. The ear buds are also sweat proof and water resistant (Im sure read this in the description)
Okay sorry for the long review but I just wanted to get this out there for any one in search of a good Bluetooth set. I know us GNex users suffer battery issues but if you don't mind that or you have great battery life, I HIGHLY recommend these. These are some great Bluetooth ear buds and for $50 with how great it works and looks, you really can't go wrong. Hope this helped someone out there
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0052YFYFK/ref=mp_s_a_2?qid=1327344010&sr=8-2

Does anyone know if any local stores like, best buy, target, staples, etc... sell this headset.

I got the exact same ones about 2-3 weeks ago from newegg for $40. Awesome headset for the price. I've been using them almost everyday at work.

Yea these are awesome. I didn't think they were gonna be this awesome and I was about to buy a pair of beats by Dre wireless but idk if I will now lol
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xXJay_RXx said:
Yea these are awesome. I didn't think they were gonna be this awesome and I was about to buy a pair of beats by Dre wireless but idk if I will now lol
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The Beats By Dre has WAY too much bass...

J.Max said:
The Beats By Dre has WAY too much bass...
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Well from what I've read the wireless ones has lesser bass than the actual corded ones. I might still get them but with these, I'm almost positive I've found my perfect Bluetooth headphones

I just returned the ibeats earbuds to best buy last week. Those were by far the worst headphones I have ever owned.

I searched the entire market and this is the model that struck me.
Now that you have owned this piece for about 4 months, can you tell us the pros and cons in real usage ??
I am mainly looking at Multipoint connectivity an iPOD and my Galaxy Note at the same time. Is that possible with this model ??

I've had these since at least November. I use them almost every single day at work. I use them while jogging, working out, shopping... basically everywhere.
I bought my sister and her boyfriend each a set for Christmas.
I've said it a few times but these are literally my favorite tech purchase of the year. For wireless they sound excellent. I don't expect audiophile quality out of any wireless equipment, but these did surprise me for the price. The design is superb. I love being able to have one ear bud in at work listening to podcasts while the other bud is safely stored away. The battery will likely outlast your nexus and as long as you plug it in each night you shouldn't have any issues there.
I've had mine for 6 months and they don't seem any worse for the wear. I try to wipe them down after jogging / working out, but other than that they don't get any special treatment.
5/5.

Great. This surely helps me make the decision.
Anything you can say about the multipoint connectivity?

Coolkriss said:
Great. This surely helps me make the decision.
Anything you can say about the multipoint connectivity?
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I haven't used multi point much, but it does switch between my MacBook and Galaxy Nexus without problem.

I absolutely love these headphones. They sound great, the battery lasts for quite a few hours, and it works perfectly for calls as well. This is especially great when I travel for work. Because the headset is stereo and goes in both ears, I have no problems tuning airport noises out while on any call.

dkotoric said:
Does anyone know if any local stores like, best buy, target, staples, etc... sell this headset.
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Best Buy has them for $70. You might be able to price match Amazon.com

Compatibility with Windows Phone 7?
Anyone confirmed the LG tone working with Windows Phone?

I use These everyday at work.mthey are fantastic!

Breezer23 said:
I use These everyday at work.mthey are fantastic!
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Thank you. My brother has purchased it over Amazon. Will receive it on 12th.
Just waiting now
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I bought a pair a month ago. I got then on ebay for $35 & I really love them. I had the motorola's SD-9, those were uncomfortable, sounded weak & the controls stopped responding a couple of month after I bought them. These are very comfy. They sound great with good sound level. I use them with my iPod & HTC OneX. I listen to my audiobooks in the iPod and when I get a call it just pauses the iPod, I do my call and then the iPod resumes. The batery life is awesome, I listen to my iPod all day long without having to stop to recharge. The calls sound loud & clear, the caller hears me clearly without having to raise my voice. These are great!

Bought the updated version of these bluetooth headphones (HBS-730) and they are fantastic.

Thanks for the reviews everyone, guess I found my bluetooth headset

Some Cons
I purchased the HBS-730 and all of the positive reviews are correct. I would like to share two real-world-use concerns.
1) The ear buds have a hole opposite the speaker. I can tell that they enhance the sound quality because when I cover them with my finger, the audio degrades. When I'm running this hole creates a noticeable wooshing sound.
2) These are designed to rest comfortably around your neck. When running, they bounce up and down and bonk against my collar bones. I have attempted to put the front parts under my shirt, but that hasn't worked very well. I may try clipping them to my shirt to keep them from bouncing up.
Has anyone else experienced these issues?

Headphones adapter

Does anybody know a headphone adapter to use ordinary headphones with the Galaxy Note? I mean those adapters with a built in mic which make it possible to use standard headphones without having to pull out your headphones every time you receive a phone call. It's kind of strange, I looked almost everywhere but could not find one that works. I even bought one called AARM040BBE but it's either defective or not compatible since I have to constantly push the button to hear the music clearly.
If someone knows a working adapter I would be really grateful if he/ she could direct me to a store where I can buy it.

Just curious but what about the stock headphones that the galaxy note comes with? That should work out pretty well both for handling calls and your music riight?

seraph011 said:
Just curious but what about the stock headphones that the galaxy note comes with? That should work out pretty well both for handling calls and your music riight?
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i actually like the stock headphones quite a bit =) for music and calls!!

I don't like the stock headphones. First they have almost no bass. Their sound quality is absolutely no match for decent headphones. What's more they are white. Come on a black phone with white headphones, am I an Iphone user? I'll never understand why the phone does not come with such an adapter. Even my last phone (SE Xperia X1) did.

altae said:
I don't like the stock headphones. First they have almost no bass. Their sound quality is absolutely no match for decent headphones. What's more they are white. Come on a black phone with white headphones, am I an Iphone user? I'll never understand why the phone does not come with such an adapter. Even my last phone (SE Xperia X1) did.
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It's strange that yours has almost no bass, I thought the bass was quite alright on my unit. It could be that you have got the wrong sized silicon earbuds on, or maybe you've not pushed the earphones deep enough. It has to 'plug' your hearing for you to get decent sound.
For other headphones with mic to work, you may need one of these adaptors : meelec.com/MEE_TRRS_Adapter_for_P_Version_Headphones_p/adptr-trrs-35.htm

I got an official samsung one for my galaxy S that appears to work fine on my new Note.
I actually use mine in a different use case to you.
I have it fixed to my dashboard with a 3.5mm jack connecting it to my car stereo as a line in. It is essentially then a wired car kit that interrupts my mp3 listening when I get a call.
Lrmulli

altae said:
I don't like the stock headphones. First they have almost no bass. Their sound quality is absolutely no match for decent headphones. What's more they are white. Come on a black phone with white headphones, am I an Iphone user? I'll never understand why the phone does not come with such an adapter. Even my last phone (SE Xperia X1) did.
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The galaxy s2 ones are black! I use one

altae said:
I don't like the stock headphones. First they have almost no bass. Their sound quality is absolutely no match for decent headphones. What's more they are white. Come on a black phone with white headphones, am I an Iphone user? I'll never understand why the phone does not come with such an adapter. Even my last phone (SE Xperia X1) did.
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here is the trick on how to fix the ****ty bass. i went out and bought a fake copy beats tours headphones just for the earbud's part then i put them on my samsung stock headphones that i got from my n7000 and BAMB.. TONS of BASS. the quality of the earbud piece i agree are very ****ty that is because they are extremely thin. but with this little trick they sound amazing now.. let me show you what i did. from the picture you can see i have two original pairs of headphones for my galaxy note.. the white tips are the bad quality earbud parts. and the black tips are the ones that i took from my ****ty copy beats that i didn't care about to begin with. (i live in china so i can get all this stuff cheap.) (another pair of original samsung n7000 headphones only cost around 4 usd here.
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http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/154264#154264
some information.
btw if you find a decent adapter. Let me know,
i am thinkign bluetooth, but then more batteries...but would be nice no having sooo many wires.
The trouble is, any adapter and im going to be swamped with meteres of cable!
or a BT headset..hm :\ so expensive..
or a jays headset or something similar, with built in mic,
my main beef with the stock is the mic is so terrible.

ElganSayer said:
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/154264#154264
some information.
btw if you find a decent adapter. Let me know,
i am thinkign bluetooth, but then more batteries...but would be nice no having sooo many wires.
The trouble is, any adapter and im going to be swamped with meteres of cable!
or a BT headset..hm :\ so expensive..
or a jays headset or something similar, with built in mic,
my main beef with the stock is the mic is so terrible.
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I ordered an adapter I found on Amazon. I'll let you know whether it works or not.
Sent from my Galaxy Note running ICS

It has arrived and it works. What you need is this http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B002HE5MDW/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00 together with this http://www.amazon.de/Headset-Adapte...inbelegung/dp/B006SECMM6/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_b. Given the fact that a second adapter is needed to revert the pin assignment it is possible that any adapter intended for the iphone works. If not the second adapter does the trick like in my case.
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best bluetooth music heaphone

hey guys im looking for some good Bluetooth music headphone, i like to listen to music most of the time so mostly they have to have a good battery that will last 8h+ on music plz help me out?

I like the MW600.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B003DQ1DCM
Good battery life, FM radio, plus you have the option to use your own headphones if you have good ones or are picky like that. Only down side is the difficult to adjust volume control, but I don't find it's often an issue.

Jabra Clipper
I have the Jabra Clipper, and they are totally not bad. I had the sony mentioned above, but lost it. I liked it better, but this Clipper stays put and I've not lost it the way I did the sony.
Amazon has them (tried to put link, but I was denied due to my noob status)
Hope this is helpful. Sound is very good, and surprisingly loud. You can use your own headphones, and it's very small. Battery life is much better listening to music than it is for phone calls.
KC

I have the motorola sp10 hd's. I like them cause of the fact that there are no wires and there waterproof. They are a tad uncomfortable but i got used to them. They also have control functions on them and its own volume so u have the phone volume plus the headphones volume. Call controls if you want to use them to talk and they sound is pretty good
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mrej201 said:
hey guys im looking for some good Bluetooth music headphone, i like to listen to music most of the time so mostly they have to have a good battery that will last 8h+ on music plz help me out?
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if it helps any, I have a similar thread started for the Beatback Go headphones here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1689399

kcfreels said:
I have the Jabra Clipper, and they are totally not bad. I had the sony mentioned above, but lost it. I liked it better, but this Clipper stays put and I've not lost it the way I did the sony.
Amazon has them (tried to put link, but I was denied due to my noob status)
Hope this is helpful. Sound is very good, and surprisingly loud. You can use your own headphones, and it's very small. Battery life is much better listening to music than it is for phone calls.
KC
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+1 for the clipper.

I use motorola s-10hd's. Battery life is alright, they come with 4 different ear plug sizes, and they are waterproof. They are uncomfortable at first, but you get used to them. Of all that I have tried, I like the sound of the motorolas the best. I also have some s-305's, they are good sounding, and comfy, but they are not waterproof. I workout daily and I need something that can handle sweat.

Go with a wireless headset instead of these other poster's recommended turd wired bluetooth pieces since it gets in the way.
I've used these for over a year and a half while working out and running.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Headset-Microphone/dp/B002BH3I9U

Kn0wBuddy said:
Good battery life, FM radio, plus you have the option to use your own headphones if you have good ones or are picky like that. Only down side is the difficult to adjust volume control, but I don't find it's often an issue.
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Wow that looks pretty sweet, I'd never heard of this before - but it looks pretty versatile.
Other than the volume control issue, have you experienced any other issues?

wormsign said:
Wow that looks pretty sweet, I'd never heard of this before - but it looks pretty versatile.
Other than the volume control issue, have you experienced any other issues?
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It (the MW600) is pretty small (about the size of a AA battery), and it is put in place using a small clip down 1/2 of its length. Because of this, it sometimes can be pulled off of clothing if it isn't placed well (hence why kcfreels mentioned a lost one). I work in agribusiness research, so I do quite a bit of regular bending, lifting, and walking, and I've not lost one yet since I've been very careful to attach it securely and not pull on it.
It's quite difficult to switch between sources (FM radio, phone media audio) without looking at the unit. It's possible, but half the time I have to look to make it work without trying 3-4 times. The reason for this is to switch sources, you have to hold the play button (easy to do blind) followed by selecting one of two-3 points (depending on how many sources you have paired) on the oft-maligned volume slide pad... and the points are not very far apart and it's easy to hit somewhere else without meaning to before the change takes. This isn't often a problem though, since I'm either listening to FM radio (and calls come through automatically but not text-by-voice) or I'm listening to music/pandora/g-music through my phone... so I just don't switch more than 2-3 times per day anyway.
Other issues I've seen are inherent to the bluetooth setup, not because of the MW600 unit itself (like the phone needing to be awake and without lock to use completely "hands-free" with the call button on the headset; voice recognition in windy/noisy areas is poor; etc.).

KnukLHead said:
I have the motorola sp10 hd's. I like them cause of the fact that there are no wires and there waterproof. They are a tad uncomfortable but i got used to them. They also have control functions on them and its own volume so u have the phone volume plus the headphones volume. Call controls if you want to use them to talk and they sound is pretty good
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i had the sd9 ima buy then again on amazon i was jusr looking foe something with better battery

I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find the absolute best BT headphones and I can without a doubt tell you the BEST possible thing you can get is the Jaybird Freedom. (J3)
Super comfortable, great battery (8+ hours) superior sound & bass and extremely durable. Get these and you will wish you had got them sooner.. Worth EVERY one of the $99 dollars I spent on them. Yes there are cheaper. They fit and sound cheaper also.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/

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I've spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to find the absolute best BT headphones and I can without a doubt tell you the BEST possible thing you can get is the Jaybird Freedom. (J3)
Super comfortable, great battery (8+ hours) superior sound & bass and extremely durable. Get these and you will wish you had got them sooner.. Worth EVERY one of the $99 dollars I spent on them. Yes there are cheaper. They fit and sound cheaper also.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/jf3/
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thanx i order

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thanx i order
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Cool! You won't be disappointed. Spend some time finding the right in ear bud size. It comes with 3 sizes. Also, the upside-down shark fins that hold it into your ears, there are 3 sets of them also. You'll want to find that size as well.
DSP manager is a good idea if you are a audiophile.

hey man thanx actually im running the blue kuban rom which has beats audio plus i like the earclip im just looking for a bluetooth heaphone with good battery life

i thought a rom with beats audio messes up the bluetooth? was that fixed?

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i thought a rom with beats audio messes up the bluetooth? was that fixed?
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i got no isue with blue kabun maybe in other roms but not in this one

bose mobile in war headset 2 streams music flawlessly. pretty clear running on vlazer 4.1
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i made my own. bought a zonda set for cheap. the headphones on it were pretty bad. replaced them with some koss ksc75 headphones, because they are known for great sound on a budget. the headphones pivot at the connection point to the headband. they really sound great now. also, the battery life and range is excellent.
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He new awesome beats plays over Bluetooth real well. I was having to flash a version of the rom I use without beats so I can use my bt headphones but "The goodness v16.3" has "Awesome Beats" and they work with Bluetooth devices.
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Sports headphones that have working volume control

I've been looking around about an hour now and I can't find headphones that have volume control, the ability to answer calls, and will stay in my ear when running. It seems I can get any 2 of the above, but not all 3 at once.
Really, for running, the earphone needs to have some kind of earclip or behind the neck. The sennheiser sport Adidas line would be perfect if volume worked.... Maybe i'm asking too much .
quick edit - i did look on the samsung sight, and the "active" headphones they have listed really don't look like they'll stay in my ear when running..... but if someone has experience with them, i'd love to hear.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Brian

Been there... The best solutions I have found are made by Philips with hooks over the ears and is programmable via their android app. They make 3 different models for Android phones. Also, check out Klipsch S4a.
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Check out this site too:
http://www.earphonesolutions.com/beeaforyoli.html
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Motorola S10 HD. They have everything you are looking for. Sweat proof too! I run with a pair.
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Go to the Jaybird website and they some of the best workouts headset/earbuds for the price.
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RoboWarriorSr said:
Go to the Jaybird website and they some of the best workouts headset/earbuds for the price.
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All,
Thank you, as always, for the responses. I'm tentative about the motorola headsets because I'd like to use them to lift weights as well and i'm not sure how having that band on the back of my neck will work. Also, I have a pair of klipsh s4's for normal use, and they don't stay in my ear for more than 50 yards if i'm running.
So, it's down to the philips and jaybird. The philips are exactly what i'm looking for. I don't mind having one button as long as I can configure it to answer calls and move the volume up and down. Also, It's certain the over the ear will clip will hold the set in my ears - after trying many different earphones for running over the years, this configuration has always been the best. That combined with the price make this the smart choice.
But I gotta say the jaybirds just look too cool (plus full music control with the bluetooth). Even with the hassle of recharging them and the uncertainty of whether or not the fins will keep the earphones in my ear through a workout, I decided to try them. So thanks for making me the guy who buys something to look cool in the gym ;-). I'll let you know if it works out.
Brian

if you're ok with having something around your neck, the LG Tone HBS-700 is a good option
I use it at the gym all the time, thing is when you're benching, it'll fall off unless you turn it around.
Other than that, running/machines/etc all are fine.
Volume button/call answer on the left side, track skip/play/pause button on the right side.
Also goes on sale at newegg frequently for $40.00

if I were you I'd forget everything that the other guys said and get one off these bad boys
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sweat proof, light weight, sound quality is awesome and you can take one ear off and have the other on. it's made by plantronics and is called BackBeat Go. I've had the S10 and trust me it gets in the way working out. when jogging it flaps up and down the back of my neck and it's heavy and everytime someone is trying to talk to me I have to remove it just to listen to what they are saying. with the backbeat I just need to pop off one side of the ear. btw they come with stabilizers to hold them nice and firm
edit: It's A Bluetooth head set for phone and audio. last about 4.5 hours of listening to music and 10 hours standby time.

Thanks for the review of those Go. I was going to get it but 4.5 hrs of music time is weak. I stream 8 hrs straight at work so that won't do.
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jiannichan said:
Thanks for the review of those Go. I was going to get it but 4.5 hrs of music time is weak. I stream 8 hrs straight at work so that won't do.
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you asked for a sport headphones w/volume controls. 4.5 hours of music is plenty. but if you steam 8 hours per day then those wont work for you. i just use them for going to the gym, jogging and any sport related activities. btw it only takes less then an hour to charge back to full.

Really? I asked for s sport headphone?
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jiannichan said:
Really? I asked for s sport headphone?
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sorry thought you were the OP

Go - thanks for the review. If the jaybirds don't work out, I might try those next.
I got the jaybirds yesterday and they came with earhooks included (not just the fins). Since that isn't advertised (or i missed it) I was pleasantly surprised as this pretty much ensures i'll have at least one choice that will keep them stable on my ears. I haven't worked out in them yet, and i'll repost in a week or so after i've worked out in them a few times.
I did try them out last night a little. There are three buttons and a whole bunch you can do with them. The buttons have different functions depending on context (e.g. the phone is ringing or slacker radio application is running) and also whether you hold them for a long time or a short period. You'd think that would be confusing, but their functions are very intuitive based on what situation you're in, and I didn't have to read the instructions to figure them out.
They are extremely light, and seemed to hold in place well. Sound quality for phone calls is excellent. For music, its a little twangy and the bass response is not good. However, I've NEVER thought this was a good criteria for sport headphones as when your running or in a noisy gym, the quality will be lost regardless. Besides, I have klipsh s4's for when I'm in a situation that's just about the music.
Right now, i'd say this is a great buy.

I use my HS3000 Apt-X bluetooth receiver when exercising. Nice thing about it is that you can use whichever headset you want with it depending on the situation, so I use my sports headphones when exercising and over-ear headphones if listening at home wirelessly (also with a 3.5mm-3.5mm cable you can then use the S3 wirelessly with anything that has a 3.5mm input jack). Very versatile and can be picked up cheaply.

This thread's ended up being very helpful (thanks all). If the jaybirds ever break, I think i'll have about 20 other ideas to try.
This will probably be my last post on the subject unless the jaybirds fail or break. I've worked out with them twice and made several hours of phone calls on them just to check performance.
For sound quality: Not as bad as my first impressions (which weren't that bad to begin with). There isn't the distortion i thought i was hearing on the higher frequencies and the bass response seems to be better than i thought, though it could be better.
Stability: I clipped the ear-hooks on the headphones wrong the first time, clipping them onto the neck of the earplugs as opposed to the base of the earplugs. At first they didn't stay on at all. Once i figured this out, they were stable and didn't budge in either of the runs (~45min).
Usability: still pretty intuitive.
Batterylife: I've probably gotten 4 hours out of them without a charge so far, so the 6 hour battery life advertised probably isn't too far off.
bluetooth: it says to keep your phone on your right arm. I had it, at various points of my work outs, on my arm, in my pocket and on the floor if i was lifting weights with no problem. I've seen conflicting reviews on this, and since bluetooth is a two-way system, i'm assuming that your mileage will vary based on environment and the model phone you have.
Brian