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Zagg smartbuds, Updated, with a review

Zagg just released these new smartbuds ~ zagg /audio/smart-buds.php~, (can't post actual links yet).
some of there specs are
"Compatible with iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, iPhone 4 and all 3.5mm jacks"
I wonder if there "controls will work with Android or at least Double Twist
I went ahead and pulled the trigger on these things and here is what I think so far
Pros:
noise canceling mic (haven't tested it yet)
extensive cord management
armor covered cords, makes them tough and tangle free, REALLY!
built control works with Mixing app
comfortable
Cons:
a little flat in my opinion, compared to shure SE210 but mixing's equalizer made up for it
volume control is analog, it only controls the volume to the phones, independent to phone volume
Still doesn't have the remote functionality of some iphone head phones
I was really hoping to get a little more out of these. I have to say they a probably have the most feature for android users than any other head phones out there. They have one button and a slider on the "mic" part. The one button works like the one button for the latest shuffle, one click=pause, one click= play, double click=forward track, and triple click=back one track. The volume slide is analog so the range of volume depends on how loud the volume is set on the phone. Overall these are pretty good, I'd say the best for the money. the coating of the wires really does make them pretty tangle free. A good buy for $50, a better buy if you check slick deals for a coupon.

I hope they work well with me EVO
Well I just ordered a set of these as I think they will be perfect for work. Still haven't found what buttons will actually work with the EVO but if I can at least answer and hang up then they'll be way better then the Sony set I just returned. Plus I love the way there designed to wear. I have a set of Shure headphones that you wear like that and they are awesome.
it looks like they dropped the price to $50 on zaggs site. and I was able to get them for $40 with the discount code "ZAGG20"
I'll try and post back how well they work with my EVO when I get them.

reallango said:
I'll try and post back how well they work with my EVO when I get them.
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PLease do, as I am interested in buying a pair of zagg buds

Ok those things look comfortable...waiting eagerly on your review.

It shipped Friday so I should have it some time this week.
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Do you have to put water in your ear canals before you insert them?

SilverZero said:
Do you have to put water in your ear canals before you insert them?
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Actually it's water mixed with baby oil. plus they come with a multipurpose squidgy q-tip. JK.
I really can't wait for mine to come in. I figured the volume control would be analog although I was hoping for digital. and I never really expected them to sound as good as my Shure se210's but when you consider the price difference and the terrible build quality on Shure's optional Mic (which only lasted 6 months for me tops. Which is the same problem I had for the original Shure extension cable) I'm sure I will be happy with them. I mean considering these have a longer warranty and cost the same as I paid for the Shure Mic alone I won't mind carrying these with me too work and risking damage. and my se210's can stay home by my computer where they belong.

Does the mic button work for answering a call and ending it?

Alex_GP said:
Does the Mic button work for answering a call and ending it?
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well I just got mine in haven't got a chance to give them a good full test yet.
I have noticed that the button does answer incoming calls although it doesn't end them on my Evo running DamageControl V3.5. Instead it mutes the Mic. This is rather annoying and I hope theres an option somewhere to change that so I can hang up on people with out having to take my phone out.
I also haven't been able to get the previous track by triple pressing the button instead it goes forward a track and then pauses.
I'll give more info after I've had more of a chance to play around with them.
Edit: Ok so I did a little looking and it seems a long press on the button will end the call. So now I'm happy. So when in a call a quick press mutes the mic and a long press ends the call.

You probably couldn't run with these, huh. I need a pair of earphones/headphone that I can run with that has a remote so I can play and pause and skip without having to reach for my phone.

Check my signature for my review on the Nokia BH-214. It's bluetooth that costs me $48 shipped from Amazon! It can do all this can and more!

sparhawk6 said:
You probably couldn't run with these, huh. I need a pair of earphones/headphone that I can run with that has a remote so I can play and pause and skip without having to reach for my phone.
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I'm not a runner but I don't see any reason you couldn't run with these. They fit in your ears pretty tight and with the slides you can adjust them so the cable won't tug them out your ear.
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Running will in-ear headphones is horrible. Every step you take feels and sounds like someone smacking you on the head.
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Running will in-ear headphones is horrible. Every step you take feels and sounds like someone smacking you on the head.
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Huh never heard of that before. I use to do a little running with my old Sony in-ears and don't remember any such issue. Granted I have very little endurance so I was never running for long. Maybe I'll go to the track in the next few days and give it a try with my shures and zaggs and see if I notice what your talking about.
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reallango said:
Huh never heard of that before. I use to do a little running with my old Sony in-ears and don't remember any such issue. Granted I have very little endurance so I was never running for long. Maybe I'll go to the track in the next few days and give it a try with my shures and zaggs and see if I notice what your talking about.
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Do these headphones seal in the air? That's the problem - the ear pressure.

LAYGO said:
Check my signature for my review on the Nokia BH-214. It's bluetooth that costs me $48 shipped from Amazon! It can do all this can and more!
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WOW. This looks awesome. And it works with the EVO? Thanks!

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Do these headphones seal in the air? That's the problem - the ear pressure.
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Well, if that`s the case.. maybe some smaller buds would do the trick? (I saw smaller ones on Zagg`s site).
Please note that I haven`t used any bud-type headphones so I`m only speculating.

Alex_GP said:
Well, if that`s the case.. maybe some smaller buds would do the trick? (I saw smaller ones on Zagg`s site).
Please note that I haven`t used any bud-type headphones so I`m only speculating.
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Well they do come with different sizes. But the problem with buds is if they don't seal then they don't sound right. Plus they would be more likely to fall out. Although I wonder how well it would work if you used the foam style tips and cut breather grooves. You would probably loose some sound quality if it worked but at least they shouldn't fall out all the time. If I get a chance to go to the track in the next couple of days I might try a few things but between rain and drama I haven't gotten over there yet.
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reallango said:
Well they do come with different sizes. But the problem with buds is if they don't seal then they don't sound right.
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Ah... I didn`t know that... like I said, I haven`t used bud style headphones.

everyone has different reviews, so you cannot use comfort for a reason to buy these. i went through 8 different models of bluetooths at bestbuy before i found one that was good.
yes they hated me for doing it, but that's their fault with the 30day return policy

Looking for Headphones w/ Mic for Samsung Vibrant

As much as I enjoy the stock heaphones shipped with my Vibrant, I want something a little better. Looking for some good inexpensive ($80 or less) headphones with a microphone.
If you all have any good reviews, testimonials or just suggestions for good headsets, please post here. I would really appreciate it and I'm sure plenty of people would want to know too.
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ROD2TRILL4U said:
As much as I enjoy the stock heaphones shipped with my Vibrant, I want something a little better. Looking for some good inexpensive ($80 or less) headphones with a microphone.
If you all have any good reviews, testimonials or just suggestions for good headsets, please post here. I would really appreciate it and I'm sure plenty of people would want to know too.
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I would very much recommend Zagg! They are the best I have ever had. And they always have coupons available, I just cant find any at the moment...

Check out the meelectonic m9's
They are very good inexpensive headphones. I purchased mine on amazon.
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I know sennheiser has been posting about some great portables with a mic and media controls. Check out their web.
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Go bluetooth. I'll gladly recommend my Sony MW600. It's just a little receiver that you can plug your own headphones into. It has a mic, FM radio, and can pair up to three devices. I pretty much use it for anything, including listening to music on my computer. The sound is very good (almost indistinguishable from the 3.5mm jack), and it has volume and track controls which work with pretty much any player.
It's also super light and can go 8 hours of audio, prob a little less for voice comms; standby time is in days. In terms of power draw on the phone, I've noticed that leaving BT on drains about 2% total... which probably saves me power since I don't have to turn on the screen as much.
I got mine for about $50 on Amazon. It comes with its own earphones, but I opted to get a nicer pair (Audio Technica, ckm50a) with short cables. Total cost was under $90.
If you must go the wired route, I would suggest the Ultimate Ears Superfi 5vi. You can go more expensive, but this is probably the cheapest wired headset approaching audiophile quality.

you can get skullcandy headphones with the mic at T-Mobile.

I would say try the Skull Candy 50/50's. I have heard good things about them and thats what ill be purchasing soon. U can get them from radioshack or the direct website for more color choices.

K_esco said:
I would say try the Skull Candy 50/50's. I have heard good things about them and thats what ill be purchasing soon. U can get them from radioshack or the direct website for more color choices.
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Do the volume control's on the 50/50 work on the Vibrant?
Are there any wired headsets with controls other than the one button (hang-up, start/stop) that work well with the vibrant?

Zagg buds..

jn_vista said:
I would very much recommend Zagg! They are the best I have ever had. And they always have coupons available, I just cant find any at the moment...
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Sign up for the 12-week Christmas giveway promotion they currently have. Bottom right hand corner.. and you get anywhere from 10% to 50%.. i managed to get a 40% coupon.. going to use it very soon!

ive bought this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00352LW4I/ref=oss_product i love it

Zagg Smartbuds for $24.99 with the coupon code: 50sport

does anyone know of any smaller quality earbuds? my ear canal is very small & pretty much any earbud i've tried has been too big. if they do fit, it's like sideways and leaves a sore on my ear lol :/

Master™ said:
Zagg Smartbuds for $24.99 with the coupon code: 50sport
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Thanks very much.
I also picked up an AUF3SBEBXAR and an AARM0U3BBE WEP870 mentioned earlier. We'll see for they go when they arrive.
Sorry, can't post links, you'll have to Google the product codes.

The holy grail of blue tooth ear buds for gym

If your a big gym nut and do a lot of cardio, sports. The Freedom JF3's are remarkable! I've been waiting for these since CES and bought them yesterday. No more snagging your cord and knocking down your precious.
Thought I would share my success with everyone here. Highly recommended!!!
A bit pricey at $99.00, but it's worth every penny.
http://www.jaybirdgear.com/support/geckogrip.html
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JayBird...=1218316933151&skuId=2264036&st=jf3&cp=1&lp=1

I may consider this. I was gonna get moto's S10 but it's freakin' tiny for my big head.

How's the sound quality, do they compare to a wired headset?

AstarteSV said:
How's the sound quality, do they compare to a wired headset?
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The sound is great. Can't tell the difference.
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xdpurp said:
I may consider this. I was gonna get moto's S10 but it's freakin' tiny for my big head.
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Give it a try. You can always return them if your not satisfied.
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I do alot of road cycling; any idea on how well they would fit under a helmet (bicycle)?
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pmdied said:
I do alot of road cycling; any idea on how well they would fit under a helmet (bicycle)?
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Not sure on that, sorry

wearing your bluetooth at the gym and mall seems like your trying a little too hard..
then you have me, i try too hard not to look like i'm trying hard and BAM.. 150 dollar ticket for no bluetooth while driving.
either way you can't win with bluetooth.

MisterDonut said:
wearing your bluetooth at the gym and mall seems like your trying a little too hard..
then you have me, i try too hard not to look like i'm trying hard and BAM.. 150 dollar ticket for no bluetooth while driving.
either way you can't win with bluetooth.
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Trying hard? I'm tired of getting the wire caught while running and watching my phone fly 10 feet. How is that trying hard?? Please explain.
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i mean. i'm sure you use it for a good reason.. but i'm just trying to promote a bluetooth free america.. i hate the look of bluetooth. but seriously i'm off topic and i'm sorry

MisterDonut said:
i mean. i'm sure you use it for a good reason.. but i'm just trying to promote a bluetooth free america.. i hate the look of bluetooth. but seriously i'm off topic and i'm sorry
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Apology accepted, everyone has different views on BT, but yes, let's keep this on topic. Thanks

D3TH METAL said:
Trying hard? I'm tired of getting the wire caught while running and watching my phone fly 10 feet. How is that trying hard?? Please explain.
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Piss just did this the other day.
Bolted.....

off topic too but i just got a supertooth bluetooth speaker. its awesome as well!
Also i heard certain roms like CM7 have tweaks that will transmit better quality audio through BT anyone know if this is true?
i agree walking around talking on your bluetooth at the mall makes you look like a jackass but these are headphones and their main use is music not phone calls.
they look pretty nice thanks for the review.

bblanski said:
Piss just did this the other day.
Bolted.....
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Embarrassing huh?
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headcheese said:
off topic too but i just got a supertooth bluetooth speaker. its awesome as well!
Also i heard certain roms like CM7 have tweaks that will transmit better quality audio through BT anyone know if this is true?
i agree walking around talking on your bluetooth at the mall makes you look like a jackass but these are headphones and their main use is music not phone calls.
they look pretty nice thanks for the review.
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I agree. Can't stand people that wear them all day and hardly ever use them.. How's your speaker? Do you have to scream into it?
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it doesnt even have a mic for phone calls. it sounds great for music though really impressed.

I will have to give these a look. Any idea if they are sweatproof? That's my biggest problem with headphones and working out. I sweat a lot and they eventually short out. I didn't see anything obvious on the product page regarding this feature. I sent a product inquiry asking the company and will report back if anyone's interested.

machostallion said:
I will have to give these a look. Any idea if they are sweatproof? That's my biggest problem with headphones and working out. I sweat a lot and they eventually short out. I didn't see anything obvious on the product page regarding this feature. I sent a product inquiry asking the company and will report back if anyone's interested.
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Very much sweatproof, that's the idea behind these headphones. Lifetime warranty against sweat and malfunction.

oh i am really feeling these. i cant wear my huge Beats by Dr Dre everywhere so i might give this a go for when i hit the gym

Just picked up a pair from BestBuy since they have an exclusive on the things I was forced to pay the full retail of $99.99. I'm charging them up now but I'll be back with a full report back on how they do. I currently have a pair of Motorola S9-HD, I did have the S10-HD but they sounded worse then the S9 so I returned them.
So check back and I'll have that report after I return from the gym in about 2 hours.
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It took me a few minutes to set them up, pair with my Thunderbolt and find the correct earbud sleeve as well as adjust the cable that links them around my neck but they fit well and were easy to pair.
The Good:
They sound amazing... maybe not on par with a great set of plug in headphones like say the Beatz by Dre but head and shoulders above my Moto S9-HD that I use currently. They fit great even though I didn't really spend alot of time finding the perfect combo for my ears. They also felt comfortable as well, they give you 3 or the standard sleeves you get on the S9's and 3 additional sleeves they call GeckoGrip for a total of 6 sleeves. 2 small, 2 medium and 2 large. I only had them slip out maybe twice during my entire workout with stretching, running and weights all in my workout and I think that with a little fine tuning they won't slip at all. Volume is also very loud with a tiny bit of clipping at the highest volume but still well louder than I would ever need before the clipping occurs. The battery seems stout as I made it through an entire 2 hours plus between drive time, stretching/warmup, workout and I even tanned (yes I know.... I'm a guy and I tan. I suffer from S.A.D. and my dr suggested trying it rather than medication and it works for me) and that's with only maybe a half full battery.
The Bad:
Even though they are fairly easy to use I really don't like the multi use buttons all that much. The volume up/down combo for a track back/forward button depending on how they are pressed. That in itself isn't bad but they are fairly small which does make them a bit tricky to short press or long press while running. After a little more use I'm sure I'll have no issues with getting used to them but larger buttons would be a nice addition as there is plenty of room for it. For some the price might be an issue at $99.99 and only available through 1 source at present.
Conclusion:
I think that I'll be selling my S9's and these will be my new BT stereo workout headphones as they are by far the best that I have personally used. Small and light without feeling cheap. Clean, clear sound with great bass response and plenty of volume to drown out the noisiest of gyms. Easy to use with enough choices in sleeves to make a comfortable, secure fit for anyone.

Good earphones for working out

Just got back into the gym and I am wondering if anyone knowsof anything good have a Michael and controls would be nice. I would like to not spend over a $100.
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havi007 said:
Just got back into the gym and I am wondering if anyone knowsof anything good have a Michael and controls would be nice. I would like to not spend over a $100.
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The ones that came with your phone? Double tap to select different song.

wilsonlam97 said:
The ones that came with your phone? Double tap to select different song.
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lol, beyond awful

I use a pair of Panasonic RP-HSC200K as my dedicated gym buds. They're the kind that wrap around your ear so they don't fall out and can resist my gross sweat. They're flexible and can take the abuse of throwing them into my gym bag with my shoes and gear (so far). I like that style because buds like the stock one and iPod ones I have kept popping out my ear when I jog/use the elliptical and get sweaty. They cost $60 and the sound is decent in my opinion. I wasn't looking for audiophile quality considering that I knew they would be abused and soaked in sweat, lol. I didn't want to get something that I would have to worry about.
The mic integration works fine and the button to pause/skip to next song, but the volume controls don't work with my Nexus. They do on iPhone and iPods.

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I tried them once I really dont like the buds they come with they are too big for my ears. I curious why they come like that my ears are not small lol. I will have to try it again today at the gym going to see how they work.
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I use a pair of Panasonic RP-HSC200K as my dedicated gym buds. They're the kind that wrap around your ear so they don't fall out and can resist my gross sweat. They're flexible and can take the abuse of throwing them into my gym bag with my shoes and gear (so far). I like that style because buds like the stock one and iPod ones I have kept popping out my ear when I jog/use the elliptical and get sweaty. They cost $60 and the sound is decent in my opinion. I wasn't looking for audiophile quality considering that I knew they would be abused and soaked in sweat, lol. I didn't want to get something that I would have to worry about.
The mic integration works fine and the button to pause/skip to next song, but the volume controls don't work with my Nexus. They do on iPhone and iPods.
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Seriously consider buying these but man I would really like good integration with Android I sold my iPod touch last year.

I'm about to buy the skull candy fix in-ear earphones they seams good but I'll wait and see
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Does that have mic and control
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I lose earphones all the time, so refuse to buy the nice ones, believe it or not, those Skull Candy with mic are great, and I'm not even talking about their high end models, i bought one on sale at Staples... and honestly? For $15 (sale price), they are pretty damn impressive. Not to mention that you can use them to talk (well...this model you can).

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Seriously consider buying these but man I would really like good integration with Android I sold my iPod touch last year.
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I hear that. I carried these headphones over from when I used to have an iPhone 4 and yeah, it kind of sucks to lose that functionality.
Apparently it's difficult overall to find a pair where both volume up and down work on the in-line controls? Doesn't seem like a lot of models that are iPhone compatible work with Android as well. I dunno. I do have a pair of Skull Candy earbuds as well with mic and volume controls. I'll have to re-test it and see if it works.

trainerKEN said:
I lose earphones all the time, so refuse to buy the nice ones, believe it or not, those Skull Candy with mic are great, and I'm not even talking about their high end models, i bought one on sale at Staples... and honestly? For $15 (sale price), they are pretty damn impressive. Not to mention that you can use them to talk (well...this model you can).
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Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
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is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better

I just ordered a set of jays one+ they should arrive tomorrow. I'll chime in and let everyone know how they are. I work out 6 days a week, so I'll def put them to the test.
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If your willing to spend the $100 I HIGHLY recommend the Jaybird Freedom. They are very good. Sweat/water resistant, comfortable, bluetooth, and sound really great especially for blue tooth.
I've had mine for about 3 weeks now and I now use them more than my cans or Bose wired headset. They have nice all around sound and nice bass and I've honestly never heard blue tooth headset sound so good.
Only two drawbacks I've seen with them are the mic is a little choppy if your talking to someone (Focus on your workout, not talking ), and your going to need to wear an armband if your outside as the signal won't have walls to bounce off and will cut in and out if your phone is in your pocket.
Check them out:
http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-Freed...8DOM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1333998241&sr=8-1
Edit: These things are easily worth the $99 price tag on Amazon. Now that I've used them and broke them in, I'd gladly pay $200 for them.

Nothing sounds better than the Bose IE2's. You'll never regret getting these.

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Nothing sounds better than the Bose IE2's. You'll never regret getting these.
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I have these as well and wear my Jaybird freedom's when I workout because as the Bose do sound nice the wire is just a pain in the butt when working out or running. I started off wearing these when working out but that only lasted a week or two before I had to switch up to bluetooth.

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I have these as well and wear my Jaybird freedom's when I workout because as the Bose do sound nice the wire is just a pain in the butt when working out or running. I started off wearing these when working out but that only lasted a week or two before I had to switch up to bluetooth.
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I had that same problem with the wire going everywhere, until i picked up a Scosche universal armband...i have the wire running under my arm and into my shirt so it doesn't interfere with my running...and it worked out quite well.

havi007 said:
Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
update what i noticed is the difference between that link i posted and this one
black skullcandy
is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better
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those actually look better than mine...

I've been loving my LG HBS700 Bluetooth headphones while running. Got mine for less than $50 on amazon. They sound great and are very comfortable... really one of the best purchases I've made in the past year. The battery gets me through a day at work listening to podcasts and has plenty left for my workout after.
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I appreciate everyone's input.
Unfortunately at the moment I can not spend more than I guess 50 to 60 dollars on a pair. A) cause I need to replace my windshield and B) This will be probably only to listen to music while I work out I rarely ever since myself in situations where I am listening to music while I am out and about unless I am driving I would have it plugged into my stereo.
Those Jaybirds looks so legit I wish I could get them. I think I am going to have to get the skull candy one. God I wish they didn't have the ****ty logo. Looks so high schoolish. Ugh I hate that. I probably look like so punk kid that has no respect for their elders lol.
Unless anyone else has any suggestions for something under 60 or 50. Sound quality would be nice I understand you get what you pay for.

havi007 said:
Are these the ones you are talking about.
Skullcandy
Hopefully I can find it somewhere for that 15 dollar price tag
update what i noticed is the difference between that link i posted and this one
black skullcandy
is the cable is flat on the black one I wonder if it is better
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I just read that these do not work for android devices ?

havi007 said:
I just read that these do not work for android devices ?
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Well, the ones i have work fine (for music AND talk), but mine do look different

Looking for a Pair of Earbuds (NOT "In-Ear")

I'm looking for a Pair of Earbuds similar to the white ones that come with the iPhone/iPod Touch. I don't like the "in-ear" ones with the rubber tips that go inside the ear canal. I find them to be uncomfortable and they tend to slip off without much effort. Audio quality is not really a huge issue from me. I mean, I'm no audiophile but I don't want it to sound horrible either. Also, price is not a big concern. The reason why I don't use the iPhone ones is because of the poor build quality. I've searched around but can't find anything I like so I thought I'd ask here thanks in advance!
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Go for beats.
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The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.

I bought some Sony ear buds with the 'wrap around the ear' position retention device (@ the Buy More, $25). I forget they are there and they don't leave blisters on my inner tragus.

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Go for beats.
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Well see I thought about Beats but I keep hearing mixed reviews. Guess I'll have to try them
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sprremix said:
The default ones from HTC are really nice.
Apple earbuds are sweet, too.
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I've never seen the HTC ones. I'll look into that
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Go for beats.
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All of the Beats models look like they are in-ear to me. Which model are you looking at?

I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.

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I'm not too familiar with good quality earbuds, but you should consider that with foam tips, in ear headphones can be very comfortable and stay in place well. The stock silicon ones are usually itchy to me, but the foams are nice and I barely notice my earphones are even in. Extra bonus is added noise isolation.
Just food for thought. Oh, and I'd stay away from all things Beats.
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I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.

jRi0T68 said:
I'm using some Shure's with the Shure black foam "Olives". To fit them in, roll the tip to compress them, then stick the IEM (in ear monitor) in your ear, and hold it for a second. Also, using the kind that runs the cable over the top/back of the ear helps then stay secure.
You might have used a size you small.
Incidentally, Skull Candy never has impressed me either, lol.
www.head-fi.org is the best place to go to research and learn. You might just find the perfect pair of IEMs for cheaper than you think, and then spend a little bit on Shure or Comply foams, and be happy until you realize that even MORE expensive earphones intrigue you.
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Cool! Thanks for that! I'll check k it out.
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Skull Candy and Beats are pretty much a waste as you can get much better quality for the same price. If you just want an everyday brand that's worth the cash Sony is great. The ones I have are excellent sound-wise; the only issue with in-ear headphones is that they can lead to a lot of build-up from actually pushing wax back into your ear canal.

That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag

I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.

Lol. I've spent that much in the last year and a half on two pairs of IEMs. Whenever my current ones die, I'm sure I'll spend around $300.

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That is true. I q-tip my ears daily to eliminate buildup getting into mine.
Also, a little expensive, and I know very little about them, but I did find high quality earbuds fun a respected brand.
http://www.koss.com/en/products/hea...ip_Headphone?gclid=CM299J7z-bECFQs5nAodelcAag
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Lol they are pretty sweet tho... But if I'm going to shell out $250 for earbuds might as well go all out and by some nice quality headphones
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I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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MissionImprobable said:
I'd have to wear those as jewelry at all times to justify that price.
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Most people I see with beats / skull candy / Bose are doing exactly that!
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kennyfool said:
I've tried the foam ones as well but Idk I guess my ear are weird or I'm not putting them in right because they fall off too. The first pair of in-ear earbuds I bought were actually skull candy with foam tips and I haven't liked them since then lol guess I'm just going to have to go with actual headphones.
Any recommendations?
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If you are looking at headphones, Sony stereo headphones MDR-ZX100's are great and cheap. I think they're 25$ at Wal Mart
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I have tried all kinds of earphones and the ones i found most confortable, good quality and excellent sounding are the Sennheiser MX460 . Not expensive either. Not foam or in ear.