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[Q] looking for quality wired headset with inline mic

Like the title says, I'm using this one right now:
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Glove-Pr..._1_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1327906766&sr=1-5
Everything works as it should, but the sound quality when listing to music sounds like a cheap 1.99 pair of headphones. I am an audiophile when it comes to sound quality especially with headphones, this particular pair is unbearable.
Can anyone recommend a pair for under $50 that has quality sound? I really like the convenience of the inline mic and the call button. It works well with Vlingo too.

I too would like confirmation on which headsets work for our phones. My previous phone (Epic 4G) would not work with several different headphones with mic. More specifically the buttons did not behave as you would want them to. For example: music controls, volume controls, voice control, etc. I have tried Bose headphones(AE2i and Quietcomfort 3) and earphones(MIE2i), Klipsch S4i, and several skullcandies. None of the inline buttons worked for the Epic 4G and I'm afraid these iDevice headphones will not work for my E4GT as well.

Instead of making a new thread, let me just ask here:
Is there anyway to hack/mod or phones to recognize the inline buttons? I'm not familiar with how an iDevice interprets these commands, so it may be completely out of the question, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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TheHighlightGuy said:
Instead of making a new thread, let me just ask here:
Is there anyway to hack/mod or phones to recognize the inline buttons? I'm not familiar with how an iDevice interprets these commands, so it may be completely out of the question, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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I havent seen one.

TheHighlightGuy said:
Instead of making a new thread, let me just ask here:
Is there anyway to hack/mod or phones to recognize the inline buttons? I'm not familiar with how an iDevice interprets these commands, so it may be completely out of the question, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348504
this fixes the pause play button it looks like!

my headphones that i bought for music that are awesome!!! happened to come with 2 connector cords one has a mic and some buttons that work, not the cheapest on the block but definitely the best. got lucky i guess killed 2 birds with 1 stone
Says deactivated or whatever but just do a search for the brand and you should get some options ..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826626010

Mynaga said:
my headphones that i bought for music that are awesome!!! happened to come with 2 connector cords one has a mic and some buttons that work, not the cheapest on the block but definitely the best. got lucky i guess killed 2 birds with 1 stone
Says deactivated or whatever but just do a search for the brand and you should get some options ..
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826626010
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I have a pair similar to those, the are the Bluetooth Motorola S805 dj style. Great sound and build but they are heavy and get hot.
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Those do look nice though. The thing is, like the Body Glove ones they use words like "premium" and "high quality" and a big WTF/Facepalm when you actually get to use them. I don't want to get suckered again so I want to get some recommended ones.
Ya know, maybe of I could just find the cord with a mic and button with the 3.5mm jack I can put my own headphones on that would be a great option too, I'd need a confirmation that it works with our phones though.

Opinions before I break some plastic in my Galaxy Nexus (Speaker Mod)

I still like my Galaxy Nexus even with the newer handsets (Galaxy S III, HTC ONE X, Sony Xperia Ion..etc) out in the wild now.
Pure ICS, customizability options with the virtual navigation buttons (custom ROMs), likely to have the JellyBean OS update before others.. many things makes it a keeper y'know.
The external speaker, however, is something I still can't get used to in my GNEX. Too weak! If i'm not mistaken, it got a little better since the 4.0.x updates (can anyone confirm?) but still it's way in the quiet side.
For a while, I've been thinking if breaking the plastic of the speaker grill can actually make it louder. Wanted your opinions or experiences of something similar with other phones before I maybe decide on doing it. Thank you
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Or just use cm9 or dsp manager...
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Or volume+
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franco's kernel updater app also has a sound increase function.
since installing aokp, the speaker has been louder too.

Put a finger in the middle of a PC speaker. Notice any difference? Of course not. That's not the reason why the speak isn't louder.

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franco's kernel updater app also has a sound increase function.
since installing aokp, the speaker has been louder too.
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Franco Kernel is pretty much all he needs. I have zero issues with the speaker now.

I see what you're saying there guys about DSP and Vol+. I was thinking if such mod can make a better "headroom" and not just a volume increase.
I purchased the Vol+ app in the past. I just re-downloaded it to try more settings, I don't know if it's the app updates or the new tweaks I just worked on but I'm liking the results. Thank you

I've noticed a bit of a volume boost since going to 4.0.4 but I still prefer using Volume+ which gives it even more of an increase.

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ANY way to set a volume limit? (JB)

My ear is still ringing... I'm honestly surprised that volume limits aren't baked right into every android ROM.
Please, please, please help me find a way to prevent anything from potentially damaging my ear drum while I have my earphones in.
Yeah... I've got a headache now. No fun. No fun at all.
Any and all tips are helpful, I guess...

kehlan said:
My ear is still ringing... I'm honestly surprised that volume limits aren't baked right into every android ROM.
Please, please, please help me find a way to prevent anything from potentially damaging my ear drum while I have my earphones in.
Yeah... I've got a headache now. No fun. No fun at all.
Any and all tips are helpful, I guess...
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The volume down button on the side of the phone?
Sent from My Epic Ice Cream Sandwich With Sprinkles!!!

Speedin07si said:
The volume down button on the side of the phone?
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Thanks asshole. I also would love the ability to change the top end volume. I use IEM a lot and having the volume at 1 is already a comfortable volume and by notch 4 or 5 it's already too loud. I would like to be able to set the mid volume level as my max and have more leeway in the middle for fine tuning. Any apps that can do this yet?

With that kind of attitude no one's going to help you. So how about you get some manners and come back? Thank you.

atomb said:
Thanks asshole. I also would love the ability to change the top end volume. I use IEM a lot and having the volume at 1 is already a comfortable volume and by notch 4 or 5 it's already too loud. I would like to be able to set the mid volume level as my max and have more leeway in the middle for fine tuning. Any apps that can do this yet?
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Really your revived this thread for that kind of childish response?
Really the volume down button works fine for me. If it doesn't for you then it's your problem not mine, no need to be acting like a big bad cyber bully.
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Lmao at ears ringing from headphones. Its called using the volume control. Want better control use something like audio manager pro and stop whining and calling people names just cuz you don't like their logical answer to your ridiculous question.
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Speedin07si said:
The volume down button on the side of the phone?
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Damn you beat me to it Lol
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I did find a solution that works, the app is "Fine Volume Control V2 (Trial)" - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=opotech.finevolumev2 It's a trial so you can see if it fixes your problem but it lets you set the volume much lower than android normally allows so it works well with very sensitive earbuds/IEM's.

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[Q] Xperia S (ICS) - poor audio quality compared to Omnia W

Hi folks,
I just got a new Xperia S, having already a Omnia W. I wanted to get a good music phone and considering gsmarena showing a better rating for Xperia S than Omnia W, I got this one. I am using Phone's speaker, not headphone for playing few songs. However my Xperia S does not sound great and cannot be compared to OMNIA W at all. I played the songs simultaneously and certainly Xperia S is no match. The Xperia S seems a little jarring and as a result the vocals aren't as crisp and clear as Omnia W. It isn't too bad, just that I find it hard after having a omnia w. I have turned on XLoud on and off, no difference.
My Question: Anyone else observed audio issues with Xperia S? I have already seen few folks complaining about ICS, but it does looks like an inherent issue rather than a software. Or is gsmarena wrong to give a high rating for Xperia S? Any thoughts?

If you remove the backplate, the audio will get MUCH better. It is awful, though... low-end phones like the Galaxy Ace have better speaker sound than the XS.

they use proper tests
ur better of trusting them than youre own hearing
i say get a doc involved

The Xperia X10 Mini and X8 had awesome speakers and I think thats what your looking for
But...you are referring to music and when they do those tests they are not done through the Phones speakers but through headphones
Thats where the confusion is, slap in some decent earphones and you'll see the difference compared to your Omnia W
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The Xperia X10 Mini and X8 had awesome speakers and I think thats what your looking for
But...you are referring to music and when they do those tests they are not done through the Phones speakers but through headphones
Thats where the confusion is, slap in some decent earphones and you'll see the difference compared to your Omnia W
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Theres no difference in what sound the test the loudspeakers with. the fact is theyre still testing it
wither it be music or a ringtone on a loop
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The stock codecs are also a factor. Try Nuetron MP. The UI takes a bit of getting used to but I always end up going back to it for external playback qualities. Nuetron relies on its own software instead of the stock Android build. It makes a difference to not only my seasoned ears but to the average listener as well.
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[MOD] Hardware of Xperia ZL

some people may think this is impossible and some maybe think it"s possible .
I only want to ask some suggestion from the community about this..
i owned a Sony Ericsson W580i and i'm thinking to transplant it's speaker to Xperia ZL (before this, i already succeed to transplant this speaker on my Allwinner A13 tab and now i want to take the speaker back and place it on Xperia ZL). The speaker better than stock Xperia ZL speaker i think so.
what did you think?
was it a good, great or a bad idea?
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and if u have any idea about modding devices hardware, feel free to suggest me.
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great idea if it succeeds! lol
while you're at it, do try a GPS antenna hack (just in case you can improve the already great GPS) :thumbup:

peekay2n said:
great idea if it succeeds! lol
while you're at it, do try a GPS antenna hack (just in case you can improve the already great GPS) :thumbup:
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this is more like my ZL is become a school science project. LOL
i will make it on a free time.
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daniLaLaLaLaLa said:
some people may think this is impossible and some maybe think it"s possible .
I only want to ask some suggestion from the community about this..
i owned a Sony Ericsson W580i and i'm thinking to transplant it's speaker to Xperia ZL (before this, i already succeed to transplant this speaker on my Allwinner A13 tab and now i want to take the speaker back and place it on Xperia ZL). The speaker better than stock Xperia ZL speaker i think so.
what did you think?
was it a good, great or a bad idea?
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and if u have any idea about modding devices hardware, feel free to suggest me.
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i think you can't , because the buzzer loud speaker xZL is different with your SE W580i

Rio Rapha said:
i think you can't , because the buzzer loud speaker xZL is different with your SE W580i
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already tested it, yes i can't.. i need to find the great speaker with the same size of xperia zl speaker..