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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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
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I am looking to buy stereo bluetooth headset for HD2. I want earbuds, not over the head. Sony Ericsson ds980 got my attention, and also cheaper models like Plantronics Pulsar 260 and Sony DRBT100CX, but ds980 is my first pick so far.
Can anyone point me in right direction?
Thanks in advance.
I have a Magic and I am using this: Bluetooth Nokia BH-214.
Back then I was using HBH-DS970, great sound and good bluetooth performance but the plastic mesh sleeve covering the lanyard part going to the receiver "shrinks" after a few months, exposing the actual wire cables in a "pulled-out" state. If the HBH-DS980 has the same mesh sleeves, I wouldn't recommend it for you.
An alternative is HBH-DS205 which I had next. It has more stable bluetooth connection and longer battery life than DS970/DS980 and its older brothers, DS200 and DS220. Though it doesn't come with in-ear set rather with a standard Bass Reflex earphones, but you have the freedom to use any earphones in the market that has 3.5mm jack. Its only drawbacks are, one, the LCD functions only as a battery/pairing-mode indicator and it doesn't lit up, two, it only has one slider control for both volume and skip track function. But for me it was a good trade-off since it's more convenient to use.
Another alternative choice is the one I have now, a Jabra BT3030. It has complete function controls for music and calls, comes with decent 3.5mm in-ears, and has two options for wearing it, either it be by lanyard or by clip-on. Only drawback I can think of is that it has no screen, which is in my opinion better as LCD screens only add up to battery consumption. Another bonus is that it comes with microUSB port and charger, which you may use to charge your phone with and vice versa. Though these chargers have different ampere output and not entirely recommendable to interchanging use, its a good feel having similar chargers amongst your gadgets, especially when situations that you need them most arise.
had a look at motorola S9-HD? excellent sound
also have a pair of altec lansing 903 - also good sound (not as good as the S9) but better comfort
Yeah, surprised to see that the best ad2p headset isn't even in that shopping list
Get the motorola s9-hd, briefly the best in all aspects amongst all.
I've been using Moto S9s and love em. Great while I'm working out and controls are simple and easy to activate.
Yep, the Motorola S9-hd Rock!
You want the best, then you should buy a Sennheiser MM450 Travel. It's kinda expensive but it has the best sound in the market.
Anyone got any idea what the Sony Ericsson MW600 headset is like? I've got an HD2 and been tempted for a while but reluctant to pay £40 before I find out about them and if they work ok with the phone.
How about somethine like this Sony DRBT100CX seem like what you are looking for. Or the Nokie BH-214. Also, Bluetrek Duo and LG HBS-110
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Anyone got any idea what the Sony Ericsson MW600 headset is like? I've got an HD2 and been tempted for a while but reluctant to pay £40 before I find out about them and if they work ok with the phone.
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someone should really move this to the polls section.
Hi Guys, is anyone using the JVC HA-W700BT with their HD2. I need to know if it's fully compatible with the HD2 as I know many of you are having compatibility issues with HD2 and Bluetooth Headsets.
Many thanks in advance
I'm pretty unsure as well. I dont think I want the motorola s9 cause I just dont want a pair of headphones... I've been looking at the Jabra BT8010 and the Altec Lansing Backbeat 903. Both are basically double bluetooths that still have the mic in your ear.
The Jabra's second earpiece detaches which is nice when you just want the BT part in your ear.
But I've heard the 903's earphones fit much nicer in your ear and the strap around the back is nice plus mic quality is suppose to be great.
On the other hand there are a couple units out there that are tabs that you wear around your neck that have a headphone slot...those are pretty nice...but I think I have my choice narrowed down to one of those two.
Just a final question has anyone used either of these two with a newer android device. I'm getting a samsung galaxy s and I'm hoping it works well with it.
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..
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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...
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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
Hi Guys.i have got a ibeats headphone from inside the htc sensation xe.But it doesnt work with arc s.When I connected the headset phone give error.it say unsupported device.what can i do about this issue?
Sorry for my english.Thanks
magicli said:
Hi Guys.i have got a ibeats headphone from inside the htc sensation xe.But it doesnt work with arc s.When I connected the headset phone give error.it say unsupported device.what can i do about this issue?
Sorry for my english.Thanks
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Any kind of headphones with a Talk Controller or microphone will not work with Sony Ericsson devices. Sony did something to the AUX port and its connections are inverted or something. I read a while back when i bought my pair of Dr.Dre beats.
I just got my LiveSound Headset and it does the same thing on my Asus Transformer like the DreBeats did on my Sony Ericsson. Great set of headphones Much better then Dr.Dre Beats and cheaper too.
I solved the problem.i sold my arc s and i bought galaxy s 2.Now i'm very happy with my phone and headphones.
Thanks for reply @rsingh612
magicli said:
I solved the problem.i sold my arc s and i bought galaxy s 2.Now i'm very happy with my phone and headphones.
Thanks for reply @rsingh612
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WoW what a solution
iPhone+BlackBerry and SE+Nokia are using different standards for pin-outs on headphone jacks, so you have to change either headset, or headphones..
i hate all those companies for doing this kind of thing to us
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WoW what a solution
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Yeah...
I think I'm going to tosh around a few hundred bucks for a new phone, because I don't like Arc's default ringtones.
iridaki said:
Yeah...
I think I'm going to tosh around a few hundred bucks for a new phone, because I don't like Arc's default ringtones.
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I'm going to sell mine because I don't like the wallpapers.
Haha, cazy and funny solution
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Is it so hard to use the Standard SE cable with mic/switch and plug in whatever headphones to that? For crying out loud! That's what I do and EVERY single pair of headphones that had issues does not do it if you plug them in that way! For now though, I found some nice ear buds that were for the xperia pure, I use them with the standard cable and the sound quality is fantastic.
There is a APK somewhere in SYSTEM folder that detects the unsupported headphone have someone tried to delete it and test it? Atleast we can get the headphones to work
Would this problem also occur when using my own headphones? (original iBeats, not from htc)
try to find a neutral stereo plug, they're included in marshal or urbanears headphone
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make an adapter... every manufacture only invert, and change the position
(download electrodroid from market, theres many port mapping)
re-route using adapter
sorry for bad english
There is a software solution for this?
say, a modding or something?
or just selling the same S Arc? lol
thank you
u can try to modify hardware
I ordered an MH1 LiveSound Headset in white for 19.99GBP and 1.99GBP shipping off eBay yesterday and they came today. The flat anti tangle cable is way better than the iBeats cable & the mic/control unit is a better quality than the iBeats, the sound quality is way better than the stock black headset that comes in the box of the Arc S and I would say it's on a par with the Audio quality of the iBeats. I've got the LiveKey set up to launch Play Music via LiveKey Launchee that's available in the Play Store, I might set it up to control Track ID or FM Radio as the Music Control feature on the LiveView kind of makes it obsolete, as there is no propper Music Control on the MH1s other than Volume & Play/Pause using the middle button.
I chose the white MH1s only on the grounds that they go nicely with my white Arc S. I tried using the white headset that came with my X8 but the sound was really poor compared with the black headset that comes with the Arc S.
Roland
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magicli said:
I solved the problem.i sold my arc s and i bought galaxy s 2.Now i'm very happy with my phone and headphones.
Thanks for reply @rsingh612
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Thanks for the tip ...
I solved the problem also, I bought a HTC Sensation XE lol
like device.
thank you
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,
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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
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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
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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
Hi,
I'm looking for a headset for my S3. The features that I want include an in-line mic, flat aka 'Tangle-free' cable and preferably white under or around £20. I've previously used the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi headset on my previous Xperia Arc S and now i'm trying to find an equivalent for my S3. Although the LiveSound's carried an RRP of £69.99, I got them (genuine) on eBay for less than a tenner. If not could you please find a cable that would allow me to use my OMTP LiveSound headset on my CTIA S3 port.
Thanks beforehand.
ibz100 said:
Hi,
I'm looking for a headset for my S3. The features that I want include an in-line mic, flat aka 'Tangle-free' cable and preferably white under or around £20. I've previously used the Sony LiveSound Hi-Fi headset on my previous Xperia Arc S and now i'm trying to find an equivalent for my S3. Although the LiveSound's carried an RRP of £69.99, I got them (genuine) on eBay for less than a tenner. If not could you please find a cable that would allow me to use my OMTP LiveSound headset on my CTIA S3 port.
Thanks beforehand.
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Look for the Jays A-jay One+
Those one are make for Android, uses the flat cable and sound quality is good.
If you liked the Sony headset, why not just get the same one? ...the Sony MH1c (the "c" version being compatible with the S3).
It was available for relatively cheap on Amazon & eBay in the past (in bulk packaging), but now the going rate seems to be above your budget. Still, you can keep your eye out for a set if you're patient. Plus, it comes in white, too (albeit usually a bit higher in price).
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sony-Smar...e_Phones_Bluetooth_Acc_ET&hash=item3ccdef5056
As the person above me said. Just grab the MH1C's. The older model MH1 is useless, so make sure the one you buy says Sony written on the earphones. If the earphones carry the Sony Ericsson Logo then they are the MH1's which you don't want