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Headphones

Hello!
Thread especially made for headphone segment of the Xperia X8.
Also if you need help with picking a headphones for your phone post here,
i'll help if i can.
P.S.Sennheiser CX500 G4ME arriving in 2weeks so i'll pop a review and comparison beetwen the stock one and these.

I just got my X8 today and tried using it with my aftermarket iPhone ones and found they didn't work at all.
It works with the included headphones of course, but they're not very good (they don't even hold in my ears very well, which is a worry when I'm hoping to use them while running or cycling) and it works with ordinary (no microphone) 3.5mm headphones.
The plug of the iPhone headphones looks similar to the one of the Sony headphones but for some reason the X8 completely ignores them, it doesn't even send sound to the earphones let alone take microphone input.
Meanwhile, the Sony ones work on my iPod but they're extremely quiet.
Can someone confirm that this is in fact true generally, not just for my (two pairs of) iPhone headphones which I tried?
Is there any way I can get iPhone headphones to work with it (desirable because these earphones are easy to find and buy, relatively cheap and with wide choice) or do I have to stick with special Sony ones?
A major reason behind me getting my new phone was that I was sick of the crap Nokia pulled with my old phone requiring proprietary headphones with their connector. It's nice that the X8 works with standard non-microphone 3.5mm earphones, but what's the deal with microphone ones?

I use this nokia headphones for my xperia. Mic works as well as call button. All other nokia headphones with volume control won't work!
Xperia has unique jack for headphones with music controls...and I hate them for that! Original ones for music player are too expensive

I use the same ones as they're great for skype!

I1m using sennheiser HD 518 and they are great !!

Stock X8 headphones are sh%t.
Previously, I had a SE W810i Walkman and I must say, that hearing to the music (with stock headphones) was a real pleasure - very close to iPhone IMO.
So, when I bought X8, I was truly unsatisfied.
Then I decided to buy OEM SE MH810 stereo - AFAIK it comes with Xperia X10 mini Pro. That was a good choice - quite goood sound quality and I can control music player app (volume up/down, next/previous, play/pause).

I bought the mh810 and i use them while cycling.
The headphones are excellent. Its a shame they don't work on the big x10
I got mine for £12 off ebay
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Has anyone tried something like this - bluetooth stereo headphones?

i used to use blue-tooth stereo headphones on my mobile previously but a different model from those. i found there was quite high battery drain, but that might have been just my phone..

DrMokusatsu said:
I just got my X8 today and tried using it with my aftermarket iPhone ones and found they didn't work at all.
It works with the included headphones of course, but they're not very good (they don't even hold in my ears very well, which is a worry when I'm hoping to use them while running or cycling) and it works with ordinary (no microphone) 3.5mm headphones.
The plug of the iPhone headphones looks similar to the one of the Sony headphones but for some reason the X8 completely ignores them, it doesn't even send sound to the earphones let alone take microphone input.
Meanwhile, the Sony ones work on my iPod but they're extremely quiet.
Can someone confirm that this is in fact true generally, not just for my (two pairs of) iPhone headphones which I tried?
Is there any way I can get iPhone headphones to work with it (desirable because these earphones are easy to find and buy, relatively cheap and with wide choice) or do I have to stick with special Sony ones?
A major reason behind me getting my new phone was that I was sick of the crap Nokia pulled with my old phone requiring proprietary headphones with their connector. It's nice that the X8 works with standard non-microphone 3.5mm earphones, but what's the deal with microphone ones?
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Confirmed. SE stock does not work with IPods, well you could make it work by pulling the connector out a little. It's due to the speaker part of the connector is differently recognized by SE and Apple. My apple headphones broke down a long time ago so can't test.

OEM SE headphones that come out of the box with W810i work pretty well, but the wire is short.

Charmed :) said:
I use this nokia headphones for my xperia. Mic works as well as call button. All other nokia headphones with volume control won't work!
Xperia has unique jack for headphones with music controls...and I hate them for that! Original ones for music player are too expensive
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can i know wat version is that? and also.. can u use for receiving call without touch the phone?
Case87 said:
I1m using sennheiser HD 518 and they are great !!
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same question.. can u use for receiving incoming call without sliding the phone
sanefirst said:
Stock X8 headphones are sh%t.
Previously, I had a SE W810i Walkman and I must say, that hearing to the music (with stock headphones) was a real pleasure - very close to iPhone IMO.
So, when I bought X8, I was truly unsatisfied.
Then I decided to buy OEM SE MH810 stereo - AFAIK it comes with Xperia X10 mini Pro. That was a good choice - quite goood sound quality and I can control music player app (volume up/down, next/previous, play/pause).
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the worst thing is,,, none in my country selling that..
hope because i doesn.t find the shop yet...

cuecak said:
can i know wat version is that? and also.. can u use for receiving call without touch the phone?
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Model is HS-45, AD-57
http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/headsets/wired-headsets/hs-45-ad-57
yes, you can answer the phone with button on the headset!
cuecak said:
the worst thing is,,, none in my country selling that..
hope because i doesn.t find the shop yet...
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you can find it on ebay!
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-GENUINE-SONY-ERICSSON-MH810-X10-MINI-PRO-YENDO-X8-/190516441106?pt=UK_Mobiles_Accessories_RL&hash=item2c5baa3012#ht_1128wt_1139

cuecak said:
can i know wat version is that? and also.. can u use for receiving call without touch the phone?
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You can install AutoAnswer and use stock earphones.

air.surfer said:
You can install AutoAnswer and use stock earphones.
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Yes,but if someone calls and you don't wanna answer?

I'm aleady using Jabra BT620s bluetooth headset and its realy good.

sanefirst said:
Stock X8 headphones are sh%t.
Previously, I had a SE W810i Walkman and I must say, that hearing to the music (with stock headphones) was a real pleasure - very close to iPhone IMO.
So, when I bought X8, I was truly unsatisfied.
Then I decided to buy OEM SE MH810 stereo - AFAIK it comes with Xperia X10 mini Pro. That was a good choice - quite goood sound quality and I can control music player app (volume up/down, next/previous, play/pause).
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Just ordered one from ebay

i use headphones from Galaxy S and i like what i hear , the stock headphones are kinda mizerable.

hi i use my xperia x8 with bluetooth headphone hbh-ds205 and everthing work fine for me

wait till w8 comes and buy the head phone which is bundled with it... simple

[Q] Does anyone uses Apple In-Ear Headphones for Xperia S??

OMG my Apple In-Ear is not working with the new Xperia S.
Anyone with same problems?

I use a pair of Shure in-ear headphones designed for the iPhone and they work great.

So sad :-(

sfai05 said:
So sad :-(
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No need to be, the apple in-ear phones stink anyway.

sfai05 said:
So sad :-(
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I read somewhere that Sony have changed it so that it's the same as most devices like Apple and Blackberry so it should work.
Maybe your ones are broken.

k1018277 said:
I read somewhere that Sony have changed it so that it's the same as most devices like Apple and Blackberry so it should work.
Maybe your ones are broken.
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I read the same article too!
I try my apple in ear with my friends iPhone and I works perfectly. :-(

Tested OEM apple headphones, doesn't work
Tested Seinhauser headphones, doesn't work
Tested OEM Samsung GSII headphones, works....
I've had it, sending mine back. First the retailer doesn't supply the hdmi as advertised, then I have to deal with "some" headphones work issues.
No thanks.

No offense but why would you want to use Apple headphones? They are some of the worst headphones on the planet.

Yeah, I don't understand why you'd want to use apple headphones, you can buy a lot better headphones for so low... try some audio technica ones if you are in a budget. Apple standard ones distort everything so much...

If you are asking me, my sennheiser are my primary headphones, they were around $100 and just plain rock. With the same standard, they "should" work.
I shouldn't need to buy new headphones because Sony can't play nice with the "standard"

bustervic said:
If you are asking me, my sennheiser are my primary headphones, they were around $100 and just plain rock. With the same standard, they "should" work.
I shouldn't need to buy new headphones because Sony can't play nice with the "standard"
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I use Etymotics designed for the iPhone and they work perfectly.

Creative EP-630 In-Ears, Working
Plantronics GameCom 377 (PC Headset), Working
Sony Ericsson OEM In-Ears, Working

Hello
My headphones from Iphone work great with Xperia s and i recieve the phone today and i think is the best thing i had samsung galaxy s2 before.

Rashkae said:
I use Etymotics designed for the iPhone and they work perfectly.
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Do they have an inline mic or control?

bustervic said:
Do they have an inline mic or control?
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Yes, works perfectly.

No offense, but get some decent earphones
The Apple ones are poor anyway
Sent from my Xperia Ray

sfai05 said:
OMG my Apple In-Ear is not working with the new Xperia S.
Anyone with same problems?
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Hello sfai05,
I have got exactly the same problem as you describe .
Did you already manage to fix this? Or do you know what the problem is?
I am looking forward to your response. If I solve the problem myself I will post it here (sadly I'm not very technical minded; maybe that's why I bought those Apple- In-Ear plugs ).
Good luck man.
Armstrong
PS I cannot imagine that there is not a solution to this. Sony cannot be that retarded can they? :S

Sorry for un-burying this topic but I just got an Idea.
Theres some workarounds here to modify some iphone headseats to work perfectly with xperia S.
But in those you have to open the microphone housing and solder some wires and add resistors.
Shouldnt it be possible to just add an extension headset cable which you open and change the wirings and maybe add some resistors?

So pissed, Bought some Pioneer headphones with a compatible with Iphone cable, wont work on my new Xperia S grrrr..
This says it should work??
http://talk.sonymobile.com/message/154264#154264

Will sennheiser mm50 work?
Sent from my Android 4.2.1 Xperia S

Replacement earphones for Sony Ericsson MW-600 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones

I've had two MW600's in my time, great bit of kit imo, only problem is, when the earphones eventually die I haven't been able to find any replacement earphones with a really short lead, only ones with standard sized leads, thus defeating the point of bluetooth earphones >.<
I've emailed Sony/Sony Ericsson and they said they don't stock them and to send them in for repair lol! Anyone had this problem/got any ideas? Cheers

short lead head phones
The only ones I can find are the Sennheiser Sport range
Sennheiser/Adidas CX 680 High-Performance 60cm plus 60 cm extension with volume
Sennheiser PMX 680 neck band head phones same extension
Sennheiser/Adidas OMX 680 High-Performance Stereo Clip-On Earphones
don't get the similar ones with the i after the name they don't have the extension

bexwhitt said:
The only ones I can find are the Sennheiser Sport range
Sennheiser/Adidas CX 680 High-Performance 60cm plus 60 cm extension with volume
Sennheiser PMX 680 neck band head phones same extension
Sennheiser/Adidas OMX 680 High-Performance Stereo Clip-On Earphones
don't get the similar ones with the i after the name they don't have the extension
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Looks like they have quite long leads to me? Just to clarify, I'm looking for a replacement for just the earphones, not the whole device - Cheers

They are in 2 parts they are plugged into the volume control not super short but not super long like some head phones. Main bit without extension is 60cm.
Cable length - 0.6 m symmetric + 0.6 m extension cable with integrated volume control
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Videos of 2 parts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhn_0ClVj34&lr=1&feature=mhsn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VU-wDyoKTog

U should try any monitor earphone from Sony
I mean Asian versions, Japan HK TW SG etc.
All short leads

The adidas ones look good, but they're so expensive! Not really viable buying them just to replace the earphones, pretty much the same price as buying a new MW600
Do you have a link to the ones you're talking about staynam, I can't find them?

Sony MDR-AS30G 60 cm plus 60 cm extension
Sony MDR-AS40E
Philips SHQ1017
some of the jays headphones are short leads too

Here's what your looking for, I have been using them for music & they are great.
w w w.ryda.com.au/Sony-Ericsson-HPM-78-Stereo-Headset-p/hpm78.htm

I got the Tdk ba 200 to be used with these.. There is also another brand to look, for
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Do anyone know how to reset MW 600 bluetooth
When i hearing songs, i can't attend the calls. The mw600 gets hangs. Each and every time i need to restart my device.

Replacement Headphones,
crimsonnight said:
I've had two MW600's in my time, great bit of kit imo, only problem is, when the earphones eventually die I haven't been able to find any replacement earphones with a really short lead, only ones with standard sized leads, thus defeating the point of bluetooth earphones >.<
I've emailed Sony/Sony Ericsson and they said they don't stock them and to send them in for repair lol! Anyone had this problem/got any ideas? Cheers
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Have you been able to get a replacement? I had the same problem as you and I found this when looking around. I am thinking of buying it, what do you think? SONY ERICSSON HPM-77 STEREO HEADSET

peaceborn said:
Have you been able to get a replacement? I had the same problem as you and I found this when looking around. I am thinking of buying it, what do you think? SONY ERICSSON HPM-77 STEREO HEADSET
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the HPM-77 is probably the same headphones that came with the MW-600 though I am not a big fan of the asymmetric lead length

Hello !
I have a MW600 too, and i'd like to know after how manny months (years) you had to change the earphones ?
thanks

dankko said:
Hello !
I have a MW600 too, and i'd like to know after how manny months (years) you had to change the earphones ?
thanks
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fyi, I used to have 2 mw600, bought in EU and Asia separately, now both have similar problem of the cable somewhere close to the Y joint, after around 1.5 years.

Is anyone interested to sell their mw 600. I don't mind if it does not have the earphones. Do please pm me
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I am having the same problem as the op.
Anyone has found a solution? Only the earphones. The wired part.

By the way, the exact model is HPM-78. But u guys can get any short-cable generic headphones, it doesn't matter...

Walkman phone earphones if you still can source them

mine also,
after the oem earphone broke then i used iphone earphone and now just buy Sony Stereo Headset EX Monitor MH-EX300AP....although its a bit longer but like you guys, i also couldnt find the short lead

[Q] ION earphones w/ mic

Ok so I saw this from the Xperia S board
Splinter153 said:
Hi Guys
So after painstakingly reading through every message in this thread to ensure I do not paste a duplicate answer, I can inform you I have found the true problem regarding headphones.
Straight from the words of a Sony technician:
The cause of the incompatibility: Sony Xperia S supply 2V (Volts) purely from an energy consumption perspective. The microphone in the boundled Sony Mobile headset is Electret microphones that only require a 2V feed. For other suppliers (e.g. IPhones headsets) they can use MEMS microphones that require a minimum of 2,7V.
In order for fully compatibility, Sony smartphones need to supply a minimum of 2,7V. This requires a feature/HW change.
A feature/HW change has been submitted to be implemented in coming products.
So moral of the story is, Sony screwed us all...
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Does this mean I can't use a mic similar to my X10? I tried using them earlier and I now know they dont work with my ION because Sony went with the CTIA format. So what do you guys use for a mic? I'm wanting to use a mic similar to the one that came with the X10, by that I mean I want to be able to plug in any earphones I want with the mic since earphones eventually break with one side not working. Thanks.

I'll check the ones I have. I have a set I got from my dell streak and the ones from my xperia s.
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thanks because I use google hangouts with friends but the ion isn't exactly loud, even with xloud on

May not be exactly what you're looking for but I use Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds with the mic.
http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/headphones/earphones-and-earbuds/inkd
I've used these for probably the last 2 years, great sound quality, full refund too if they stop working, only thing I've had happen to mine were one of the buds stops working. Pretty durable for the price, I've only broken 1 pair from skateboarding/biking. Also most stores will carry them for $15 instead of $25 like listed on the site.

Tried the generic ones I got with my Dell Streak and they worked....gotta find my Xperia S headphones to try.

I think you should try out the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi Headset, it cost a little bit of money but it sounds awesome! Comes with an in-line mic with built-in remote.
I personally use the Sony MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, no wires extending to your phone in your pocket. just a short earbud wire that wraps around your neck. you can also disconnect the supplied wire and use a 3mm wire to plug into a stereo or your car's aux so you're completely hands free and the sound comes out of car's speakers.
Both of these are available on the Sony mobile online store, probably sold cheaper on amazon.

so the ION does support earphone's with mic and you guys have all tried out the mic ? sry for this question, I got my phone from best buy and so it didn't come with the earphones. Instead I've been using my earphones from my X10 and with the ION using the new standard and with the quote from my first post I was thinking that the ION didn't support the mic in earphone combo

I used the HTC buds that come with some of there WP7 devices. Worked like a charm.
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Auggy99 said:
so the ION does support earphone's with mic and you guys have all tried out the mic ? sry for this question, I got my phone from best buy and so it didn't come with the earphones. Instead I've been using my earphones from my X10 and with the ION using the new standard and with the quote from my first post I was thinking that the ION didn't support the mic in earphone combo
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Yeah it works with earbyds with inline mics just have to find one that has the new setup.
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xxolvrdrmxx said:
I think you should try out the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi Headset, it cost a little bit of money but it sounds awesome! Comes with an in-line mic with built-in remote.
I personally use the Sony MW600 Stereo Bluetooth Headset, no wires extending to your phone in your pocket. just a short earbud wire that wraps around your neck. you can also disconnect the supplied wire and use a 3mm wire to plug into a stereo or your car's aux so you're completely hands free and the sound comes out of car's speakers.
Both of these are available on the Sony mobile online store, probably sold cheaper on amazon.
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From what I read, the LiveSound headset doesn't fully work on the 2012 Xperia phones. There's another pair called Smart headset that are fully compatible with the ion. They're basically the same set other than that.
I just ordered the MW600 headset, the design reminded me alot of the old Sony MiniDisc Walkman remotes. Seems really slick.

I have the Smart wireless headset pro MW1. They work great and the audio quality is awesome for music and calls.

I just didn't want to buy a pair that the ion wouldn't support, but I'll have to look and see which to get. I wan't the skullcandy ink'd 2 pair but idk if they'll work. time for some more research

Need Advice on Headphones

Hi Guys,
Has anyone ever used any of the 2 below headphones?
Sony Fashion DJ Headphones for iPod / iPhone / MP3 Devices
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Fashion...pr_product_top
Sony DR-ZX302VP Headphones
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DRZX302...2VP+Headphones
Which ones are better or they pretty much the same? I've not had a chance to try any of these ones out... Really want a proper pair of headphones with the Z1!
Thanks
Sean473

The links are broke bud
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Sean473 said:
Hi Guys,
Has anyone ever used any of the 2 below headphones?
Sony Fashion DJ Headphones for iPod / iPhone / MP3 Devices
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-Fashion...pr_product_top
Sony DR-ZX302VP Headphones
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DRZX302...2VP+Headphones
Which ones are better or they pretty much the same? I've not had a chance to try any of these ones out... Really want a proper pair of headphones with the Z1!
Thanks
Sean473
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Seems to me they are exactly the same. Take a look at the packaging here.

If it's Sony you must have, then you can't go wrong with the MDR-1R.

Not sure if i tested the same pair of sony headphones but they look the same and to be honest they didnt sound that great but then since it was a demo they could have been dodgy.
I bought a pair of AKG headphones in a local shop near my university and they sounded as good as the monster ntune headphones (which i also tested) and for less than half the price.

MNX1024 said:
If it's Sony you must have, then you can't go wrong with the MDR-1R.
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ilovemyZ1 said:
How about these DJ-style headphones? Link
The ones you're after didn't get a very good review.
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andymg350 said:
Not sure if i tested the same pair of sony headphones but they look the same and to be honest they didnt sound that great but then since it was a demo they could have been dodgy.
I bought a pair of AKG headphones in a local shop near my university and they sounded as good as the monster ntune headphones (which i also tested) and for less than half the price.
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Guys, I'd love to buy these headphones but 35 quid max is my budget. I've decided to go for the fashion ones since they do have a good reviews and look the same ... Also I need a microphone so pure headphones are a no for me!
Thanks Again
Sean