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[Q] Earphones that work with the HTC Desire (including mic, controls and volume)

I'm a new convert to Android from the iPhone, and for the most part I'm happy with the HTC Desire. There's just one thing I'm having trouble adjusting to, and that's moving away from the iPhone's default earphones for listening to music. My main hangup is the lack of in-line volume controls.
To get to the point - I'm looking for some good earphones that include:
- A mic
- Prev/next track controls
- Volume controls
What are my options? (If any)

Next and previous track not always supported but you get everything else on sennheiser ip50 ear buds. Sound great, loads on ebay for around a tenner, I paid about 50 quid for mine...
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Earphones which work with Desire
I have been trying to solve the same problem, as yet with no real success. I tried the Sienhessers but they din't do everything you and I want.
Two suggestions; do your old Apple phones not work with the Desire? Most of the iPhone compatible phones I have tried do (I don't have an Apple set to try). The best solution I have found so far is adding these - http://www.complyfoam.com/Product/Whoomp!-Earbud-Enhancers - to the HTC stock phones. The sound quality is not that great but they are comfortable and the inline control has ALL the functions.

If you're really bothered, cut the buds off some decent ear buds and solder to the original htc set....
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The stock HTC phones don't have volume control?

Bluetooth headphones might be an option
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Jarua said:
The stock HTC phones don't have volume control?
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No they don't. Bit silly really!
Would be good to have a lead that plugs into the phone with the controls on and then normal headphones plug into that.
Something like this (the RC E100):
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Hi I am using sennheiser MM400 for my desire, the best headphones i have ever owned, once you go wireless you'll never go back, bit expensive however but worth it. also has a mike so you can take call in between songs. Just so you are aware back and forward skip sound and play pause works for the first media player you open and that one only. If you want to use it on another media player you'll need to shut all media players down and then open the music app you'd like to use.
It's rechargeable and has a wire if you run out of battery.

Anyone recommend any good in ear ones? Tried my old sony ericcson set... but it fails to work

stats101 said:
Anyone recommend any good in ear ones? Tried my old sony ericcson set... but it fails to work
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i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
not only the headphones supplied are good but i can use my other bose headphones when i want! u can plug in any headphones,
and another cool features was the ability to multi pair! i usually use two phones and my laptop on the move. so now i can listen to music from my laptop and choose to take calls from my desire. or listen to music from my desire and take calls from my E71.... etc
must have bluetooth accessory IMHO

shricker said:
i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
not only the headphones supplied are good but i can use my other bose headphones when i want! u can plug in any headphones,
and another cool features was the ability to multi pair! i usually use two phones and my laptop on the move. so now i can listen to music from my laptop and choose to take calls from my desire. or listen to music from my desire and take calls from my E71.... etc
must have bluetooth accessory IMHO
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Indeed. Must be the nicest headset €50 can buy.

Etymotic HF2s here. They've got one button which plays / pauses music and answers the phone. Not quite perfect functionality, but good enough for me. Also has the microphone on it, and the quality is pretty good.
Of course, the headphones themselves are wonderful. I love my etys, but they are an acquired taste. If you don't like in-ear 'phones that go in so deep that they meet in the middle, these might not be for you
Daern

I am using my good old Jabra bt620 stereo BT headset and its working perfectly.
best headset i ever had

I use iPhone 3GS headphones. Volume control isn't really an issue for me seeing as i listen to music on full anyway and the pause button still works so its all fine.

I am now using Sony wm 600 for a week or so and am very satisfied.
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shricker said:
i got bought myself a bluetooth sony WM600!! this thing is amazing!!!
[...]
must have bluetooth accessory IMHO
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Where did you get it? I cannot find anywhere to buy it from.
Thanks.

daern said:
Etymotic HF2s here. They've got one button which plays / pauses music and answers the phone.
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How does the button operate whilst a call is active? If you press it, does it hang-up the call or just mute it?
Thanks.

mouth said:
Where did you get it? I cannot find anywhere to buy it from.
Thanks.
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http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/4-/13704097/Sony-Ericsson-MW600-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headphones/Product.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchstring=sony%20WM600&source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853|prd:28362&urlrefer=search

Nokia BH-214 - 100% compatible, good quality, bought it for 25 euro.

mouth said:
How does the button operate whilst a call is active? If you press it, does it hang-up the call or just mute it?
Thanks.
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Pretty sure it hangs up. You know, I've never really scientifically tested it...I will do so.

[Q] Earphones with mic for Arc

Hey quys i have a problem. I need a decent earphones (in-ears) which have a mic under INR2000 & available in india. I used Skullcandy ink'd and riot (both with mic) and i get a message saying accessory not supported when i plug it in. So can you guys help me out with this as i am desperate for a decent pair of headphones
Ps. If i can get it on ebay or shipped to india under inr 2000 is also fine with me..
I am using 2.3.3 on the mobile if that helps you out...

karthik.chopper said:
Hey quys i have a problem. I need a decent earphones (in-ears) which have a mic under INR2000 & available in india. I used Skullcandy ink'd and riot (both with mic) and i get a message saying accessory not supported when i plug it in. So can you guys help me out with this as i am desperate for a decent pair of headphones
Ps. If i can get it on ebay or shipped to india under inr 2000 is also fine with me..
I am using 2.3.3 on the mobile if that helps you out...
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firstly, all phones with mic that's "made "for iphones and blackberrys" won't work. SE recently releases "LifeSound" accessories that are compatible with androids including this hi-fi earphones> http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/live-sound?cc=sg&lc=en#view=overview
OR you can try the new Klipsch Image S4A >> http://www.klipsch.com/image-S4A-headphones
both of which doesn't come cheap though.

zanndoth said:
SE recently releases "LifeSound" accessories that are compatible with androids including this hi-fi earphones> http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/accessories/overview/live-sound?cc=sg&lc=en#view=overview
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I've been looking for those here in México but couldn't find them anywhere. Even when México is one of the countries where they are supposed to be available.
Does anyone has more info on how or where can we buy those earphones?
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I WANT >_> !!!!

I wanted them as well. Right until Sony releases their XBA headphones >> http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/18/sony-releases-xba-balanced-armature-headphones-eleven-times-ove/ . I know what I want now!!!

wow... awesome earphone... looks elegant.

another compatible headset is joining the android circle. this time, it's from aJays. http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/a-jays-one-brings-in-line-remote-swedish-flair-to-your-smartph/

why does SE give one step forward and two backwards?
the earphones on one handset the earphone piece is perfect volume buttons, next song, answering call, and then next model everything is removed.
where can we buy one of this earphones, that let you skip songs?

Just recieved a set of bose in ear headphones for my birthday, theyre AMAZING
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guys,
i think i figured out the reason.. Its all down to the different standards that are being followed in the market as of date.
Search for "Nokia Adapter" ( i have added an attatchement)
Its a 4pole 3.5mm female to male adapter which alters the internal wirin to make it work in non apple mobiles.
I got a Jabra Rhythm headset which provides the adapter by default and it works spledidly.
You can get the adapter on ebay for $1 depending on your locality
Now you can use any headset/earphone with and without mic.
Enjoy music to your hearts content

karthik.chopper said:
guys,
i think i figured out the reason.. Its all down to the different standards that are being followed in the market as of date.
Search for "Nokia Adapter" ( i have added an attatchement)
Its a 4pole 3.5mm female to male adapter which alters the internal wirin to make it work in non apple mobiles.
I got a Jabra Rhythm headset which provides the adapter by default and it works spledidly.
You can get the adapter on ebay for $1 depending on your locality
Now you can use any headset/earphone with and without mic.
Enjoy music to your hearts content
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I have a very good Nokia headset for the n97mini which in theory should have the same config as this? It doesnt work directly into the Arc, can you post a link to this adapter?

Has anyone successfully used any third-party headset with the Arc?
I was one step away from buying the beats with control talk before I came accross this incompatibility issue.

zanndoth said:
another compatible headset is joining the android circle. this time, it's from aJays. http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/a-jays-one-brings-in-line-remote-swedish-flair-to-your-smartph/
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I have the a-Jays one+ and it shows up as accessory not supported on my Arc

i heard you can get an adaptor that converts the pins or something, and then everything should work, havent tested it myself though

Klipsch s4i and Beats solo hd on Arc sony???
Hi
I own expensive headsets for my iphone 4.
At this moment I give my iphone to my girlfriend and
want to use the iphone headsets on HTC Sensation XE or Sony Arc or upcoming
...
- Dre dre beats Solo HD : will this work on HTC Sensation XE/Sony Arc ??
- Klipsch S4i, wil this in ears headset work on HTC Sensation XE/Sony Arc ??
If not working I could be a dealbreaker for me...
What about the upcoming Sony Experia S LT26i ???
Regards Valentijn

I have , I bought of cheap smartphone headphones made by radiopaq u can get them on ebay for a couple of quid . They come with a little.adapter and I know use the beats headphones that came with my Mrs sensation as my everyday headphones . There is a thread about it in q&a I've posted a photo of said adapter on there
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Does Music and Micrphone both work???
karthik.chopper said:
guys,
i think i figured out the reason.. Its all down to the different standards that are being followed in the market as of date.
Search for "Nokia Adapter" ( i have added an attatchement)
Its a 4pole 3.5mm female to male adapter which alters the internal wirin to make it work in non apple mobiles.
I got a Jabra Rhythm headset which provides the adapter by default and it works spledidly.
You can get the adapter on ebay for $1 depending on your locality
Now you can use any headset/earphone with and without mic.
Enjoy music to your hearts content
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Thanks for this. I tried searching in ebay and was not able to find a similar one. Nevertheless I am going to try and find one. Just wanted to confirm if we use this adapter the microphone and earphones will both work without any problems? I have bought a skullcandy ink'd mic'd series headphones which is not compatbile with my xperia neo and trying to fix the situation. Thanks in advance

[email protected]@lker said:
Thanks for this. I tried searching in ebay and was not able to find a similar one. Nevertheless I am going to try and find one. Just wanted to confirm if we use this adapter the microphone and earphones will both work without any problems? I have bought a skullcandy ink'd mic'd series headphones which is not compatbile with my xperia neo and trying to fix the situation. Thanks in advance
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No, only the hearing part will work fine.

Hi,
I ´m using this Fiio LU2 adapter with Xperia Arc and Klipsch S4a earphones, works nice.
I found it by googling "CTIA and OMTP headphone converter cable"
Link was:
XDA devs /Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Active, Ray / Xperia Mini & Mini Pro & Active Accessories / CTIA and OMTP headphone converter cable
Seller was mobimega and you can also find adapter at amazon.com

iv got Nokia HS 125 Earphones, mic and button works too! =)
but the sound is not so good!

Adapter to use Beats/Other Headphones

Hi,
Is there a way to use iBeats or any other non sony headphones on the Play? Would it work using an adapter like the one below:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Griffin-Hea...sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329412297&sr=8-1-spell
The reason im asking is my iBeats work on the Kindle Fire, but on the play they come up as accesorry not supported and you cannot hear anything through them.

My Play came with an adapter for headphones, does that one not work? I haven't actually tried it with anything, as I don't generally use my Play for music unless it's over bluetooth while driving...

I never got an adapter for headphones?

I would also like to know this cause i bought SOUL by Ludacris earphones from america and they are better than my Dre beats i had but don't work on the play. works on ipod, laptop, pc etc.

i can use all headphones in cm7
but for stock i can't find the problem

Came in the box with Verizon, maybe a carrier thing...
"Headset: 3.5mm Audio Jack (3.5mm adapter cable incl. for use with non–Sony Ericcson headsets)"

Why would you need an adapter it works fine on mine always has any headphone any jack
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Beats headphones don't work with mine either, but all other headphones do.... Shame as I ended up buying a pair if b&o headphones to replace my senheiser ones that I use in the gym
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It is something to do with how sony chose the heaphone jack standard.
iBeats have 3 rings or something (mic) and something like the sony ones have ground on a different ring so they dont work.
@marzak probably a carrier thing as ive got the standard UK version and its not got one.
@psxpetey The headphones say accesory not supported (On any headphones that are not the sony ones...) and the sound plays through the speakers.
Also the sony ones do not work with PC....
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../1/5/headset-smartconnector-smartphone_01.jpg
Something called a TRRS adapter might work....
http://www.kvconnection.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=K-AD35M35F4&click=4101
http://www.meelec.com/MEE_TRRS_Adapter_for_P_Version_Headphones_p/adptr-trrs-35.htm
Also the adapter you are talking about is a EC250 headphone adapter which you cant get.....

I have found that there are a couple headphones that don't work because the jack is to big and the rounded xperia play surface won't clear the jack but all headphones and jacks that go in work I've never tried beats tho
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Guys any old adapter will do. I found an old one off an old Samsung phone and tried it with my SOUL by Ludacris earphones and words a treat. Soo much nicer than standard audio
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190515894692?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Will that work then?
Yeh, i think it will work. I have something called an iRig which has a headphone port on it. Plugged one end into the play. Plugged iBeats into headphone port. Can now hear sound through my beats

Sorry for bump, but the above adapter (The samsung one) works fine with my beats. There are no ControlTalk features but I have full volume and everything
Basically, any headset (nokia, samsung.etc) SHOULD work

XperiaPlayer said:
Sorry for bump, but the above adapter (The samsung one) works fine with my beats. There are no ControlTalk features but I have full volume and everything
Basically, any headset (nokia, samsung.etc) SHOULD work
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I can confirm this, i found a VERY old nokia adapter and tried it out too. worked a treat. Same as above for my SOUL by Ludacris earphones, the buttons on the earphones dont function but audio is flawless

I used beats by dre solo hd just to see if it works and it worked (without adapter). I did notice that it has two rings on the jack and I got another pair of headphones with three rings and it doesn't work. I do have a pair of sony QLASPs and they work great.

Beats are really not worth the money lol just saying
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I have found that holding only the center button and plugging in the headphone jack bypasses it, to keep the center button down, I used tape to hold the button and volume keys just incase since they do not operate on Android handsets. I have Beats Tours with ControlTalk and it works great. My phone is a r800at model (AT&T carrier branded) with custom kernel for CM7 and flashed FXP 119 (CM7.2) Rom.

cool
Roshi69 said:
I would also like to know this cause i bought SOUL by Ludacris earphones from america and they are better than my Dre beats i had but don't work on the play. works on ipod, laptop, pc etc.
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aight i gotta check the souls out

my beats studio and audio technica ath m50 are both working fine with this phone, then someone told me if i want to use the potential of ath m50 i should buy a headphone amplifier, so i look for a cheap one then i bought this fiio e6 for $28, now my wife's diddy beats doesn't work on her xperia phone so she tried my head[hone amp and voila she can use her diddybeats now..
so that's my suggestion regarding adapter try that fiio e6 headphone amp, it's dual purpose..

1. Buy adapter for two headphones
2. Gets working
3. Problem solved
4. Thread can be closed
:3
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[Talk] Headphones - Headsets - Music related

Hello.
Good day everyone
Lets have a talk w/ our earphones and other related stuffs for our Y.

Mine.
Me haz this...
the black one...
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I got it free btw...
from here...
I got it w/ my phone, Nov. 29 2011

xjammetx said:
Me haz this...
the black one...
I got it free btw...
from here...
I got it w/ my phone, Nov. 29 2011
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Cool. Is it good?

Nobuga said:
Cool. Is it good?
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yes!
sounds really good...
btw, anyone here from the philippines who can recommend me a Bluetooth HS?

I'm using the stock black headset given, and Beats Tour I bought. Works flawlessly.
Just a question: how's the quality of the red one?

@xjammetx
i didnt mangae to get that at DW, they said the phone was out-of-stock, but my gf bought me a urbanears bagis it sounds good also.
i also had a creative EP-630, i gave to my gf, its the best for me (IN-EAR/MONITOR)
ang last my audio technica SJ-11

Here's mine. You can't get it on any store.
It's a stock phone earphone with Samsung Corby earbuds. Better than Class A OEM beats

xomanuel said:
@xjammetx
ang last my audio technica SJ-11
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how much is this?
also, where can I buy it?

bumslayer said:
Here's mine. You can't get it on any store.
It's a stock phone earphone with Samsung Corby earbuds. Better than Class A OEM beats
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you managed to do that?
haha. nice.
Class A OEM Beats = P100? right?
I'm planning to buy one but... lol
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Anyone heard 'Timbre' its nice looking head phone
BTW, anyone to suggest a Bluetooth HS?
I haven't tried using any.

xjammetx said:
how much is this?
also, where can I buy it?
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Around 1.9k-2.1k you can by that at tipidpc.com, or in SM malls, odessy
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The best bluetooth headset is the one from Nokia which is available in Robinsons Manila. My brother has it and it sounds very good. Only thing is that I am wearing eyeglasses all the time and the headset band gets in its way

bumslayer said:
The best bluetooth headset is the one from Nokia which is available in Robinsons Manila. My brother has it and it sounds very good. Only thing is that I am wearing eyeglasses all the time and the headset band gets in its way
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this one?
anyone to confirm if this work?

Looks like it. It should work on our phones bro.

xjammetx said:
Me haz this...
the black one...
I got it free btw...
from here...
I got it w/ my phone, Nov. 29 2011
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Tried testing my SGY with a Philipps headphones. Resulted in low volume though. Used the same on a samsung Champ, volume is low too. Tested on a Nokia, worked just fine. Is it just me, or my phone..?
I really wanted to buy a new headphone. I prefer Pioneer or Audio Technika ones. But they are way too pricey for a student like me. ahaha!
xjammetx said:
yes!
sounds really good...
btw, anyone here from the philippines who can recommend me a Bluetooth HS?
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BH-501 from Nokia. I heard that it is compatible to almost all bluetooth equipped devices.
bumslayer said:
The best bluetooth headset is the one from Nokia which is available in Robinsons Manila. My brother has it and it sounds very good. Only thing is that I am wearing eyeglasses all the time and the headset band gets in its way
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Experienced the same too, with my eyeglasses.

i got my bh503 last saturday.
1500 php
im now enjoying it

i'm using beats tour oem and it's awesome......the sound is very clear as sky when it's summer and the bass is powerful and not too much

JVC marshmallows are the best for average audiophiles .
my self using em , feels like a dj in ma ears

xjammetx said:
this one?
anyone to confirm if this work?
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yes this one is good.. (BH-501) i also have that... but the only problem is when you make a call, the one you are calling, having some distorted feedback on line.. but on your part.. the line was good. thats why i'm finding much better WH that good in call and music as well, i hope theres a radio support for wirelless headset too.

bumslayer said:
Here's mine. You can't get it on any store.
It's a stock phone earphone with Samsung Corby earbuds. Better than Class A OEM beats
I use stock phone this too, so better than others.
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Wow! I was really looking for an affordable headset with great sounds when i found my old Nokia N70 original headset in my storage! Beautiful sounds, awesome details, super bass experience! I can say this old headset of mine sounds like Beats. I heard how Dr. Dre delivers sounds and i can say, as a musician my old 'stuff' sounds perfectly awesome!
Just sharing

Bluetooth Headphones

I work graveyards in a store, and listen to my phone. My earbuds keep getting caught and pulled out, pain in the arse. Anyway I need recommendation on some bluetooth headphones. Anyone?
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I use the MEElectronics AF-32 they're great and sound awesome. The advantage is that they can be used wireless or wired
Bought them at Amazon herethe one I bought black/gray - http://goo.gl/TzCoj
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I am using Sony mw600 for quite a few years and it's all I ever needed. Highly recommended!
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I am currently using Denon Globe Cruiser AH-W200 they sound great are quite light and last a reasonable amout of time.
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Sennheiser MM 550-X. Can be used wired, wirelessly, have apt-x for loseless audio, noise reduction to mute the noise and some more I forgot about. Oh, and you can have phone calls on them as they have 2 microphones. I doubt any other bluetooth headphones can match these.

Add Sony MDR-1RBT to your consideration list.
The usual , remote control , wired and wireless , microphone.

Is bass sacrificed with bluetooth earphones / headphones?
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bl4ckdr4gon said:
Is bass sacrificed with bluetooth earphones / headphones?
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The AF32 headphones I mentioned above has awesome bass.
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I'm using BackBeats, and they're pretty darn good. The only issue is being earbuds, their playing battery life is in the vicinity of 3-4 hours.

I use the LG Tone+. They work great and have excellent battery life. The only issue I have is that sometimes they have a flaky connection for no apparent reason.
Before these, I had the jaybird freedom. They worked great until I lost them.
If you are an audiophile, you will probably be disappointed with all bluetooth headphones. You sacrifice a bit of fidelity because bluetooth compresses the signal.
I use mine at the gym. The slight downgrade in sound quality is worth it to be wireless when working out.
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marscook said:
I use the LG Tone+. They work great and have excellent battery life. The only issue I have is that sometimes they have a flaky connection for no apparent reason.
Before these, I had the jaybird freedom. They worked great until I lost them.
If you are an audiophile, you will probably be disappointed with all bluetooth headphones. You sacrifice a bit of fidelity because bluetooth compresses the signal.
I use mine at the gym. The slight downgrade in sound quality is worth it to be wireless when working out.
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but although I've heard Bluetooth 4.0 does suffer reduced audio quality compared to earlier variants, I also believe that the One implements one of the newer Bluetooth audio codecs that cleans things up? Granted, it isn't going to match wired connections (or even better wireless methods), but I have heard it's significantly better.

If you want audio quality, all the blue tooth headsets you should look at is anything with apt X as that will make the sound quality almost sound lossless like a member said. Not many headsets support these thought but I really recommend you get an apt X enabled one. Then you have to look at what's more your style. On ear, in ear or over ear. If you want on ear, there are many option. I owned the jaybird sb2 and really liked them but they messed up on me after six months. Got it replaced no problem. If you are in ear, try the LG tone + or the jaybird freedom. There are many variations of the tone but look for one with apt X codec. Well let me go no further. Just get one that has apt X codec and start reading reviews and seeing what others say about what they like about it. Don't expect many people to talk about apt X. Many don't even have a device with it enabled. The HTC one does have it though. Happy hunting
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if you want a set you can work out with, jaybird bluebuds x are awesome

I just received a set of nextwave bluetooth headphones ($24 on groupon) that I plan on using solely at the gym. I just tried them on rally quickly they fit very well, the sound was good, the connection was good also ( i moved my phone around into all my pockets) and for the price i couldnt go wrong. This is my first set of bluetooth headphones so I dont know what the sound quality is in the other ones.

I just bought a deleycon headset, I can't wait to get my hands on it.
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Plantronics 903+, they sound amazing ( really you hear bass in there ), great battery life, very good signal ( you can move around without loosing connection ), and they look and feel superb. I forgot the convinient button placement for controlling your music and taking/placing calls.
Can't be happier with them , plus I bought em for 35USD ( ebay ).
The only con is the audio quality on calls, but other than that it works great in that departmanet as well
Cheers.
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