Usually headphones from the box are absolute rubbish (Apple i'm looking at you) but I've found the Galaxy Note 2 internationals Samsung headphones to be pretty good! Been using them at the gym and walking to uni and they sounds good if not better than my SoundMagic headphones (about £30). Or maybe i have just got used to how they sound. Anyone else still using the headphones that come with the phone? or am i completely deluded?
Those head phones are really good.
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Im using the Brainwavz M5 but I have to agree that the sound quality on the stock IEM is pretty good even compared to theh M5.
I don't use stock a lot for listening to music, but they're the only stock headphones I've used yet that's decent for that. Surprisingly good for stock headphones - I guess people just assume that "it's stock so it must be crap". Seriously underrated IMO.
The Verizon version of the Note 2 does not include headphones. However, the ones that came with the Galaxy Nexus are outstanding.
The stock headphones are good as long as you stay around 40-50% volume, at highs audio distorts pretty badly. A decent IEM imo, nowhere near good though. Especially if your ear is used with mid range Shure or Senn, or Sony's.
Also the overall sound signature is below average, bloated/muddy bass kills it all!
I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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Ebay or Amazon is always a good place to start for cases. I got a pretty sleek case for £4 on ebay!
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I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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The biggest selection of cases can be found at eforchina.com. Over 2,000 Note 2 accessories.
The stock headphones are fine for me. As long as they fit my ears, stay in and make noise, I'm straight.
Where I'm serious about my audio is in my truck.
Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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This one is, or was, legit when I ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C5S3AU/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
not too bad, but still have less sq with professional headphone
Sorry to be the only negative nelly here... but I have to stay true (IMHO, etc.):
Yes, that bad.
I've been using the Samsung stock phones for the last 2 days, until I had time to solder my abused Sennheiser's (a $50 model) plug.
It was a hurting and offensive experience: distorted highs, undefined and fake lows, and overall noisy and harsh. Couldn't bare listening to music, only podcasts that are low quality to begin with.
Yes, I am sensitive, and I'd like to keep it that way, for me it's a good thing. . I'm not a crazy audiophile, I just love music and I love my ears.
If your expectations are low, then one can say they're not end-of-the-world horrible like those that I received with my SansaClip+ player for example, but then again, Even as backup - meh...
It's kinda hard to compare super cheap audio gear. Yes, they are. Samsung are not known to waste money. The Samsung logo isn't even something to be reckoned with, when audio quality is concerned. Any headphones that you receive as an extra with a gadget, are always different kinds of crappy (Sony the exception, maybe a few others.) It's specs - freq. response, distortion %, noise floor...
If you want good audio, I highly recommend trying some mid to hi-end earphones. The difference will be educational, and apparent to any ear.
It doesn't necessarily mean more spending, but often times it does. Good hardware and R&D cost money. No need to go crazy either, even entry level stuff from a reputable audio manufacturer will be far better the the stock Samsung.
OK, some positives : they're reasonably comfortable; the white is cool; I love the tiny plug; the cable untangles very easily and is pretty sturdy; the buttons are functional.
Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used tbh. Also I hope it's EHS64 BTW, mine is.
You can read this thread from head-fi for a comparison: http://www.head-fi.org/t/634154/stock-headset-shootout-apple-htc-samsung-and-sony
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Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used
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You're right, as far as this category is concerned, then yes. For people who never upgrade their phones or don't fuss too much about it, yeah, they're getting a better deal.
Like I said, not "end of the world horrible", just regular terribleness . Headphones that are retailed for $5 will probably be less worse than $2 ones (the difference in manufacturing cost would be what - $1.75?...)
Anyway, in the last few years, all those cheap stock accessories are generally getting better.
I still think that one should invest in his own hearing system's comfort and health more than the cost of a pack of cigarettes.
BTW, the stock smartphone those headphones come with is amazing.:cyclops:
I think you have really high standards if you think they're "terrible" - because even other audiophiles seem to think they're decent. And price is not necessarily proportionate to quality, as I personally think my Koss KSC75 are superior to some much expensive beats dre crap out there. Anywho, to each their own and all that
I agree with Aby_148 somewhat, as I said previously it's decent, as long as you stay on mid volume. On highs it indeed is terrible. I don't know what's the price of the stock headset, as if mine gets damaged or lost I will never ever bother to make a purchase of the same. But you don't need to go high or mid range, even low range Sony MH1C sounds way better than this, and that's just 40$. So yeah it might be better than other stock headphones, but that's doesn't mean this is good. Samsung and a good IEM can't go together.
Haven't tried MH1C, but MH750 is rated lower than EHS64 by the guy in the thread over there. Obviously MH1 is much better without a doubt, and it costs more too, I'd assume. That said, EHS64 holding up pretty well in the comparison there, and I'd concur having tried earpods before. It's really decent.
That's my 2c though.
Samsung replacement headphones from dx.com
I wish I could contribute my opinion about Note 2 stock headphones, BUT since I got my phone from Verizon - headphones were not included I do have a few premium bluetooth headphones, but sometime you do want something similar to stock wired headphones (no worry if battery is charged, or how much time you have before it runs out while you are in the middle of watching a movie ) with volume control, play/pause, and ability to pick up a call. Something small and simple. I guess that was an intention of stock headphones.
Here is the one I just got as a replacement. I learned my lesson and not dealing with ebay sellers anymore because their quality control is awful and often it feels like 50/50 chance you get something working. I had success in the past with DX.com, found their customer support very responsive, so ordered this pair of Samsung replacement Note 2 headphones for $4 plus change (shipped): http://dx.com/p/samsung-in-ear-earp...xy-note-2-white-3-5mm-plug-120cm-cable-170924
Ok, I'm not naive and realize these are not OEM Samsung for $4+ shipped. But what's important, I got these and they work perfectly! No issues controlling volume up/down, play/pause works as expected if you either listening to music or playing YT video or playing a movie. It picks up a call and hangs up when you done, with the same in-line remote control button. That's all that matters. The build is pretty solid, not some flimsy piece of plastic. The sound quality? Well, I'm sure the sound doesn't match original headphones. As a matter of fact, I have S4 headphones next to me for a little side-by-side sound comparison, and those sounds more clear. But both have the same issue of distortion at higher volume level, and absolute lack of bass.
I'm not even going to compare these to any premium headphones, it makes no sense. Sure you can pay $30, $50, $100 and more for good in-ear headphones, but these are just $4.50, purchases from a place I trust, and they do the job!
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Never heard of this brand until 24 hours ago and ended up reading reviews so bought in anticipation of the Galaxy S3 at the end of the month. The Ultimate Ears E100 I have on the S2 are good, just 'good'.
These though, are a lot better where voices sound more natural, bass is no longer a bit heavy like on the E100 and they're closer to the HD595 in detail and feeling of openness, though it's too early to tell for sure until a few days of wearing in.
The cables looping over the ear feature (can be worn normally too) is awesome for runners/walkers who don't like those "Sports" earphones which have plastic clips that sit behind your ears and are less portable. The cable is rather fat too so less tangles.
It's pretty obvious the bundled headphones will be rather garbage at making use of that Wolfson DAC on our S3s so it's worth investing in good quality earphones IMO. Maybe others can add their own thoughts on other brands they have bought/owned and used on devices sporting quality sound chips.
I'll update this thread once I've had them connected to the S3 after launch as by then these will be well worn in
I have a pair of Shure Se215's and they are truly amazing, by far the best I've ever listened too. They are affordable on my student budget and are great down the gym as they loop over your earlobes. Very excited to use them on my galaxy s3!
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For around $55, I can easily recommend the Brainwavz M4. They have a mild V-shape sound but not overwhelming. It's not a bass monster at all but it's got enough bass and a well rounded dynamic earphone with very good clarity in the mids and highs. They only work cord down though, unless you get a cable guide(MEElectronics sells some on their website, I know Audeo Phonak sells them too but costs much more).
I use my TripleFi-10 at home but the cord is thick and I like to grab the M4 on the go. Brainwavz has great support too. I got a pair for myself and my wife, and my friends liked them too so I got 2 more pairs. Good bang for the buck. Won't be disappointed.
For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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Just ordered a pair of these to replace my skull candies - shame I'll have my phone before I get them!
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For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!
I'll be testing it with bose IE2's earphones and AKG k550 headphones
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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!
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I think I'll manage to not be too jealous, somehow...
Audeze LCD-2
Grado GS1000i
ACS-T15
Senn HD25-1 II
Of those though only the ACS-T15 and Senn's will be worth trying with the S3.
Old but still useful review .
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-239-iems-compared-alclair-reference-added-05-24-12
Review led me to Vsang R20 as excellent quality and sound for £20 ebay.
jje
Klipsch s4 sounds great and affordable
Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.
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Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.
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CKS77 - ull love the bass on it - £60 shipped from accessory Jacks.
i really recommend klipsch! the sound is pretty amazong!
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Bose IE2 for the win IMO. most comfortable earphones I have ever had. I thought I was gonna have an issue with it not being an in ear canal earbud, but this is so much more comfortable. I cant believe how well they stay in your ear. I am a competitive cyclist and i will wear these for sometimes 6 hours for my rides (right ear only)and at the end cant even tell that I had been wearing anything in my ear. The sound is very good as well. At $89, I will buy these again in a heartbeat when mine decide to take a dive on me.
I have a pair of new warranty replacement klipsch custom 2 earphones. used only a couple of times but got my bose very shortly after getting my replacement. I have the carrying case and the different size rubber pieces still all sitting in a drawer. I would sell these for a very reasonable price if anyone was interested. (I would ship to anywhere in the US
(picture of headphones are not mine. Google picture)
PM me for info
I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.
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I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.
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Stock earphones are rarely good, in comparison to earphones you can buy for a cheap price.
But recommending him JH is utterly pointless....there isn't a real need to go via the custom route, unless you really are a audio fanatic and/or actual performer.
If you want to dish out a lot of money on customs, then you might as well go for the top of the line universal earphones.
That's £200-400 (universal) vs £700....(customs) - for personal listening
And no, I'm not going to go to the length of recommending the ridiculously priced AKG K3003....
I have these:
Sleek Audio SA-1 and I love them they sounded great on my SII with poweramp as music player.
http://sleek-audio.com/products/universal/sa1
Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.
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Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.
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of course, but why would you get an entry level custom?
End of the day customs are identical to universals (at least I think) - the only difference is how they fit in your ears.
Long story short a 3xBA driver in a universal will be half the price (usually) as a custom.
My honest opinion for high-end earphones - get the TDK BA200's for £160 - they are like my PFE232's, just lack that extra detail - but for that price the TDK are the cream of the crop.
http://www.totallydubbed.net/headphone-inventory/
List of earphones I've heard - with reviews.
This is a review of Ultimate Ears UE Boom wireless bluetooth speaker: http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/boom
I have been around the block testing and reviewing various Android gadgets and accessories. Honestly, there is not much that makes go Wow! The concept of external compact bluetooth speaker is not new, and some of you might be familiar with another similar product which has been dominating this category. I think introduction of UE Boom is going to change this!!! I want to mention this ahead of time, we are talking about Premium Product at a Premium Price. Yes, it will not be everyone's cup of tea in terms of being able to justify $199. But if you are willing to invest money into a high quality product with sound and sex appeal of EU Boom - I guarantee you will get every penny worth.
I have to first start with a package of this speaker, something that became a trend of premium priced products. You might be looking for a minute or two at this black cylinder before you realize it opens in the middle, flips open revealing the speaker itself and accessories in the separate compartments. Just the presentation of this package by itself is super cool and makes a very nice storage box for it. So beside the speaker you get this yellowish-greenish neon color travel wall adapter (rated at 2A) and flat noodle usb to micro-usb cable. In the middle of this cylinder box is the jewel itself, the UE Boom. First impression once you pick it up is the weight of the speaker which is going to tip scale at 536g (1lb 3oz). Yes, we are talking about a cool little cylinder that fits comfortable in your hand and weight over a pound. So what does the weight means? It means quality driver components packed inside of this external speaker unit. With measurement of 180mm x 65mm, it stands 7" tall with 2.5" diameter. The speaker grill goes all the way around, interrupted by a rubber strip with two big "+" and "-" touch controls (for volume up/down). The grill itself is made of some dense interweaving material, described as acoustic skin with plasma coating for water and stain resistance. I have seen YT demo of someone pouring water over it while playing the music, and it didn't even skip the beat. The speaker is intended for indoor/outdoor use, and with water resistance keeping it close to a pool will not be a problem. The speaker itself can be positioned vertically or horizontally, whatever is your preference. The rubber control strip should prevent it from rolling.
Beside volume up/down control, which also could be used simultaneously for UE Boom to announce it's battery capacity percentage, one side of the end cap has a power and bluetooth pair button, and the other side has 3.5mm auxiliary input, micro-usb charging cable, and a detachable loop/tab that will enable your clipping Boom to your backpack or maybe hanging it down from some hook. Speaking of charging, at full charge the speaker is rated for 15 hours of use!!! Once you power it up, you have a pleasant drum tone and it goes into a pair mode (the first time use). Within seconds you are paired up and ready to use it. At that point, better sit down and hit play. This is the most impressive sound I ever heard coming out of such a small speaker system. It fills up the room or any outdoor area with full deep non-distorted sound even at highest volume level. The sound is very crisp and clear, very loud (without distortion as I mentioned), and has enough of bass tone suitable for bigger speaker. Of course, don't expect deep bass of a subwoofer, but for this size it was very impressive. The sound radiates 360 degrees, so no need to turn it or to position it in certain direction. Apparently there is a way you can use 2 EU Boom from the same paired up source to extend this sound to a wider stereo spectrum. For that, you need to use a free app downloaded from Google Play. The app itself is very simple and self explanatory. What is super impressive is when you start it - it goes through a palette of available Boom colors (the speaker comes in different skins) and picks the right one you have. In there you have an option to run double pair up, Setting, and General on-line help with "getting to know" info. In Setting you have a choice to rename your UE Boom, obtain the battery level charge (also you can do that by holding + and - together), alert language, EQ setting (currently only 3 available), enabling alert sound, and also app and fw versions.
For audio playback it supports A2DP bt audio profile, in addition to direct 3.5mm cable input, and it can also pickup calls working as a speaker phone. It's minimalistic design didn't include call pick up button, which would have been a nice feature. Also, very common to other premium bt speakers - is lack of any audio playback controls. If you want to pause the sound, you have to go back to remote use with a phone. It's not a show stopper since I was able to use my portable external bluetooth receiver unit connected to 3.5mm port of UE Boom and paired up instead of the speaker itself. That allowed me to play/pause and skip the track. Also today after playing with MetaWatch smart watch - I also discovered that I can control phone audio right from my watch without even a need for bt remote receiver. Also another comment, for such a price I was surprised they didn't include 3.5mm audio cable piece. Although not intended for most of the uses, I think it would have been a nice accessory to include.
But in general all I can say is the second you hear the full loud sound of this speaker, your jaw drops. Yes, its an expensive accessory and will not be everyone's cup of tea because of the price. I also hope that after awhile (since it was just introduced), the price will drop making it more affordable. But even at $199 - you are paying for a high quality design and premium quality top notch sound, something you would expect from Ultimate Ears! My recommendation - if you can afford it, get it! Just in time for the summer, for your outdoor party - you will not be disappointed!. And with 2 year warranty, you know UE truly believes in it's quality.
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How does it sound compared to the Big Jambox. I love my BJB but would love something to use near the pool.
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How does it sound compared to the Big Jambox. I love my BJB but would love something to use near the pool.
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I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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Thanks. The lack of waterproofness(word?) is my biggest gripe with the BJB. Might have to get one cor the outside. I'mm very happy with my JamBox sound quality.
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Thanks. The lack of waterproofness(word?) is my biggest gripe with the BJB. Might have to get one cor the outside. I'mm very happy with my JamBox sound quality.
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Well, waterproof and water resistant are two different things. I'm sure if you drop Boom into a pool of water where its going to be submerged for awhile - it will damage it. But if you are outside and get splattered by water, Boom can take it like a champ. I have two little kids and outside they constantly run around with water guns or splatter in our above the ground pool. I wouldn't have to worry about speaker getting wet in this situation or of it starts raining before I get a chance to bring it inside.
I was trying to get a review sample from JB, but their replies take forever and I'm still waiting to hear back from them on confirmation. In a meantime, I can only judge the comparison by listening to other people reviews (lots of the professional reviews are on-line now with a recent introduction of Boom).
... EDIT... never mind about 40% coupon, it was just my misunderstanding
Thanks a lot for the info. I have 2 boys myself. They would almost rather run around squirting me and mom than swim in the pool. :laugh:
vectron said:
I knew this question would come up I don't have any Jawbone products, but have done a lot of search and reading on the net and watched a number of YT reviews, everybody confirms that UE Boom blows jawbone out of the water, not to mention that you can't even keep jawbone anywhere near the water This speaker definitely has Ultimate Ears sound quality.
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Wow, I find it hard to believe the this UE Boom will "blow Jawbone out of the water"!! It may be very similar in sound quality and loudness to the original Jawbone Jambox, because the Boom and OG Jambox are similar in size. The Big Jambox is about twice as big as the Boom. I could be totally wrong though, and this Boom may destroy the Big Jambox. I have a Big Jambox and absolutely LOVE IT!! I am very impressed with the sound quality and how loud this speaker gets! Hopefully an XDA member who has the Big Jambox will get a Boom and let us know how the 2 compare.
Either way, OP, thanks for sharing the info with us! If Best Buy does carry these in the future then I'll probably go ahead buy one myself! Not sure that I'll keep it, but that way I can at least compare the Boom and Big Jambox side by side at my house. I'll let you all know if I get a Boom. If anyone here has them both, please let us know how the 2 compare.
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Awesome review as always Vectron. I've been looking for a bluetooth portable speaker and I was about 99% sold on the jbl flip. For the money ($99) most reviews say it blows away most other comparable devices which cost 2 and 3 times as much. Now I'll have to look into this product to see if it's worth the extra $.
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Shoot, I might end up going to Verizon store myself just to pick up Jawbone for comparison this weekend. Now, I'm really curious myself. I read reviews from zdnet and cnet and other places and they're showing arsenal of their portable speakers in the background saying this one sounds the best.
I can only judge relative to what I hear, not as a/b comparison. I'm also thinking that UE guys had to think hard to come up with a price point to justify their advantage over the competition which cost less. Also, competition is a little dated now. This unit has 15hr battery, and water splatter protection, and covers a range of 50 feet. But I'm surprised there is no Call Button. I really wish instead of talking battery percentage they would implement a programmable feature for "+" and "-" buttons pushed together to either mute the sound if music is playing or pickup the call when it's incoming. It should be handled through BT protocol and everything is under app control to assign different functionality - so why not? I will make sure to suggest it to them with my feedback.
But other then that, I'm very impressed!!!
That's for bringing The Boom Vectron. Your reviews have become a valuable source when making a purchase decision. Keep up the good work Mr. Gadget hero.
All - I have the Big Jambox and compared it side by side with the UE Boom.
My perspective - while for its size the UE Boom sounded very good, the BJB was clearly better sounding and larger. Obviously the amount of portability you want/need can impact your decision as on this point they are very different, but if the BJB's form factor works for you and you are basing the decision primarily on sound, I think you will find the BJB to be a better choice,
Best buy does carry this product now. Just found it there by surprise this weekend. They didn't have a display model out or anything so I almost missed it. So far the sound is great and it does get really loud for a small speaker. I can compare the sound to a Bose SoundLink and it is comparable to it IMO. I don't know about the Jawbone Big Jambox so can't give any input on that one.
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Wow, I find it hard to believe the this UE Boom will "blow Jawbone out if the water"!! It may be very similar in sound quality and loudness to the original Jawbone Jambox, because the Boom and OG Jambox are similar in size. The Big Jambox is about twice as big as the Boom. I could be totally wrong though, and this Boom may destroy the Big Jambox. I have a Big Jambox and absolutely LOVE IT!! I am very impressed with the sound quality and how loud this speaker gets! Hopefully an XDA member who has the Big Jambox will get a Boom and let us know how the 2 compare.
Either way, OP, thanks for sharing the info with us! If Best Buy does carry these in the future then I'll probably go ahead buy one myself! Not sure that I'll keep it, but that way I can at least compare the Boom and Big Jambox side by side at my house. I'll let you all know if I get a Boom. If anyone here has them both, please let us know how the 2 compare.
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All - I have the Big Jambox and compared it side by side with the UE Boom.
My perspective - while for its size the UE Boom sounded very good, the BJB was clearly better sounding and larger. Obviously the amount of portability you want/need can impact your decision as on this point they are very different, but if the BJB's form factor works for you and you are basing the decision primarily on sound, I think you will find the BJB to be a better choice,
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Awesome! Thank you for your input and comparison!! That's exactly what I had expected, as I found it VERY hard to believe that the Boom was louder an sounded better (much less that it could "blow the Big Jambox out of the water", lol!). I figured that the Boom was more like the original Jawbone Jambox, and not the Jawbone Big Jambox! The original Jambox and the Boom are very similar in size and price. Now that you have compared the two, I won't have to purchase the Boom just to compare it to the Big Jambox! Again, thank you very much for your comparison!!
The Big Jambox isn't too large for me to make the portability impractical. On the contrary actually. I often take my Big Jambox outside with me in the evenings. I spend a good part of my time at home sitting outside. The weather is nice and I don't smoke inside the house, so I like to sit outside and smoke while I drink beer. I use the Big Jambox for listening to music and for playing games on my phone or tablet. I even use it for a speaker phone occasionally and love that it's capable of that! Callers in the other end never know I'm not talking directly in to the phone unless I tell them I'm using my Big Jambox, and then they are shocked at how clear the sound quality is.
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Best buy does carry this product now. Just found it there by surprise this weekend. They didn't have a display model out or anything so I almost missed it. So far the sound is great and it does get really loud for a small speaker. I can compare the sound to a Bose SoundLink and it is comparable to it IMO. I don't know about the Jawbone Big Jambox so can't give any input on that one.
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Thanks for the info!! If it wasn't for LIRONG then I would definitely be purchasing one of these from Best Buy. Thanks to his comparison though, I no longer need to!
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True, I can't comment on comparison to Big JamBox. But I absolutely love UE Boom. I had it setup this weekend: phone at home, Boom on a hook hanging of outside, and I'm in our above-the-ground pool with MetaWatch under water controlling music. Sounds is not just loud, but also very rich and deep. Started to drizzle, we got out of the pool, and only later I realized while I was bringing stuff into the house - the speaker was still hanging on the hook. I'm still hoping to get around to check out Jambox, but I'm afraid my opinion might be on a biased side For sure, Big Jambox sounds like it will be louder because of the size of the speaker/driver/amp so if that's your priority, then its a perfect choice! For something very small and compact (Boom is small round cylinder, smaller than original jambox) and rugged with splash protection when you go to the beach, I think Boom is a great choice.
BUT still, I wish either Boom or Jambox would have play/pause/skip track controls. Why wouldn't they add it to these bt speakers?!? The protocol supports it. It's just a matter of 3 extra buttons. I have no idea why it's not part of the design...
Glad it was helpful.
I agree with all of the above...The Boom was a very nice speaker, especially for its size, and if you need more portability its a great choice.
I happen to like the look and form factor of the BJB better, and for use around the yard, etc. I think its a better choice.
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Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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flame? why? is beats an apple product lol... i was wondering how this stacks up vs the pill.. thanks for the input.. I think imma go w a dock over these
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Haven't messed with many of the bigger bt units, but I can imagine this sounds pretty good. I have the small UE boombox and it's pretty impressive for it's size/price. Super crisp and clear even when played really loud, but to be honest, and I'm embarrassed to admit it, the Beats Pill is probably the best portable bt speaker I've heard. And this is coming from a Beats headphones hater. It sounds much better than the boombox and jambox imo, and when I played with the bjb, aside from the volume, I felt like the Pill sounded better. Flame away lol
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Never tried the Pill. I read a bunch of mixed reviews on it, including a couple that cited frequent bluetooth connection issues, so based on all the research I knocked them off my list.
I tried the new Bose, the Big Jambox, the UE Boom and the JBL Charge. The JBL Charge and UE Boom were both nice form factors and decent sound and volume. The Bose and BJB both (in my opinion) clearly sound better. I was mixed between the two...both sound good but very different sounds. Ultimately I liked the form factor, longer battery and ability for web updates on the BJB.
In the end I think it comes down to price (although the gap isnt that big) and how much portability you need. I think Bose and BJB are very portable - certainly around the house and yard, throw in a car, throw in a suitcase. But if you want something really portable that you can put in a knapsack, briefcase, etc. and carry around all day, then you are likely to be better off with the JBL or UE.
Btw, I have been using our Boom for 2 weeks since the last charge. Not everyday or hours in a row, but I probably accumulated close to 3-4 hours. The battery is still at 90%. Probably rounded off since it reports in increments of 10, but still pretty good.
I wish I can find some time to compare it to other speakers. Thus can't chime into discussion above, but I do really appreciate all the replies!!!
Also, hope that maybe after initial introduction and considering you can pair up two Boom into a stereo config - they will offer some discount if you buy a pair of these.
Regarding last comment about traveling, Boom is very compact and heavy duty built. Definitely no worries throwing it in a packed suitcase.
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Other than that, it seems like a great headphone for the price! Is it ported? The back of the earcup looks like it has a vent in it.
Just wanted to say I can't get enough of these headphones. They hands down beat Senns, B&W, V-Moda, Monster, and other heaadphones in $300+ range. I thought Sennheiser Momentum over-ear was the reference in quality for closed back over-ear headphones, but Dolphins destroy those in sound quality. Just my humble opinion
Can I connect another headphone to this headphone
If me and my friend need to listen to one phone, Can my friend connect through this headphone or what ?
Since there are two jacks on the headset, one on the left and the other on the right, can I connect another headphone ?
If so, is the sound volume decreased or not ?
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If me and my friend need to listen to one phone, Can my friend connect through this headphone or what ?
Since there are two jacks on the headset, one on the left and the other on the right, can I connect another headphone ?
If so, is the sound volume decreased or not ?
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Yes, they have so called share-play where you can daisy chain headphones playing from one source. I do it sometime when my wife and I watch a movie on laptop. The volume level stays the same.
I know I'm a bit obsessed with these headphones, and for a good reason lol!!! But anyway, I was checking for something else on tvc-mall and noticed they dropped the price on Dolphins down to $110.
Colors?
Can't seem to find a listing for the Blue, Gray or Black versions?
As the other colors that I can find (Pk, Lg, Wh, Lo) are not what I would want.
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Can't seem to find a listing for the Blue, Gray or Black versions?
As the other colors that I can find (Pk, Lg, Wh, Lo) are not what I would want.
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TVC mall only has that "ocean" color. But when I got the 2nd one from them, it was actually blue. Haven't seen any other colors beside pearl white.
Looks precisely like what Im looking for. 2 questions:
1: How is the bass compared to the beats?
2: Have you tried the Marshall Monitors? If so, how do these stack up? I was about to buy the Monitors, but then I saw this and it peaked my interest.
Never heard Marshall Monitors; also those are not as highly discussed on head-fi? In comparison to Beats, Dolphins will have a lot better separation/layering of sounds where Beats just overpower/saturate and spill into lower mids. Dolphins will definitely have more details across the entire frequency range, though neither Dolphins nor Beats will have natural tones when it comes to upper mids where your vocals are sitting. But you get used to it. Audio Technica ATH-M50/50x will deliver a more accurate sound, thus they referred to as studio monitors (with enhanced bass) to provide a more accurate monitoring.
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Never heard Marshall Monitors; also those are not as highly discussed on head-fi? In comparison to Beats, Dolphins will have a lot better separation/layering of sounds where Beats just overpower/saturate and spill into lower mids. Dolphins will definitely have more details across the entire frequency range, though neither Dolphins nor Beats will have natural tones when it comes to upper mids where your vocals are sitting. But you get used to it. Audio Technica ATH-M50/50x will deliver a more accurate sound, thus they referred to as studio monitors (with enhanced bass) to provide a more accurate monitoring.
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Im looking for something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but portable as I will use them for a few applications, one of which will require an inline mic. What can you recommend?
Also, the Monitors have been discussed quite favorably on head-fi. Apparently they are regarded as a worthy successor to the Majors.
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Im looking for something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but portable as I will use them for a few applications, one of which will require an inline mic. What can you recommend?
Also, the Monitors have been discussed quite favorably on head-fi. Apparently they are regarded as a worthy successor to the Majors.
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By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.
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By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.
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Size is not an issue. I do however want over the ear. By portable I mean simply that they fold into a case of sorts, be it a hard or soft case. But like I said, it has to have an in line mic. And I do want sound quality. Dance music isn't really my thing.
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By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.
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Hiya, what do u think of the donscorpio dolphin in comparison to the yamaha pro 500? I'm trying to decide between the 2. Also, have u heard of the donscorpio dramas?
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Hiya, what do u think of the donscorpio dolphin in comparison to the yamaha pro 500? I'm trying to decide between the 2. Also, have u heard of the donscorpio dramas?
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From what I gathered, Pro 500 is a lot heavier, has less bass, and not as forgiving when playing lower quality audio. It does look polished (piano polished ) and kind of reminds me of a slicker Beats version, and it costs 2.5 times as much as Dolphins. Btw, Penonaudio has different colors of Dolphins: http://penonaudio.com/DONSCORPIO-Dolphin ($99).
Dramas have a lot more bass. Didn't hear those, but if they have more bass than Dolphins - it will be certified basshead cans
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Size is not an issue. I do however want over the ear. By portable I mean simply that they fold into a case of sorts, be it a hard or soft case. But like I said, it has to have an in line mic. And I do want sound quality. Dance music isn't really my thing.
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What is your budget and type of music you are listening to?
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Just wanted to say I can't get enough of these headphones. They hands down beat Senns, B&W, V-Moda, Monster, and other heaadphones in $300+ range. I thought Sennheiser Momentum over-ear was the reference in quality for closed back over-ear headphones, but Dolphins destroy those in sound quality. Just my humble opinion
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Does this still holds true after spending enough time with them? thanks
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Does this still holds true after spending enough time with them? thanks
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Honestly, I cool down a little bit lol!!! In terms of build quality, it's hard to beat V-Moda, but in terms of sound quality I still think Dolphins are better than Beats, B&W, and V-Moda. Not so with Senns, but Dolphins still sound pretty good at a fraction of the price.
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Honestly, I cool down a little bit lol!!! In terms of build quality, it's hard to beat V-Moda, but in terms of sound quality I still think Dolphins are better than Beats, B&W, and V-Moda. Not so with Senns, but Dolphins still sound pretty good at a fraction of the price.
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lol! i know. we really need to wait a little bit before finding faults to a new headphone. but a good sounding headphone will be a good sounding headphone, just maybe not as good as we thought the first time we heard them. So it's still a great buy at that price range right? have you tried takstar pro 80? i have it and i thought it's very good. any chance you could compare them? the thing is i have no idea if its an upgrade.
wait. you're talking about the $300 b&w headphones?
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lol! i know. we really need to wait a little bit before finding faults to a new headphone. but a good sounding headphone will be a good sounding headphone, just maybe not as good as we thought the first time we heard them. So it's still a great buy at that price range right? have you tried takstar pro 80? i have it and i thought it's very good. any chance you could compare them? the thing is i have no idea if its an upgrade.
wait. you're talking about the $300 b&w headphones?
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I was talking about $400 P7 It's a great pair of phones, premium quality build and materials, but after awhile I couldn't get a comfy fit and bass was too overpowering, while upper mids were a bit colored. B&W makes amazing speakers, so they were trying to squeeze speaker design into headphones
I KNEW you are going to bring Takstar Pro 80 because that's what a lot of people compared Dolphins to on head-fi, and I remember Dolphin won hands down. I was watching a movie last night on my laptop, and my wife daisy-chained her IEMs to Dolphins so we don't wake up kids, and I enjoyed the sound a lot. Fantastic bass, great soundstage, and overall great sound signature. It's not audiophile neutral/balanced quality since there is some coloration, but they have a fun sound and fantastic ergonomics to fold flat. Btw, I verified with Penonaudio and they have EVERY color in stock!!!
This is a review of Xiaomi Pistons 2 in-ear headphones with a full featured android in-line remote. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L92CU24/ or http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321443604850 (manufacturer website: http://www.xiaomi.com/huosai)
Once again I'm speechless, sitting down with a pair of $24.90 headphones that look and sound better than a number of other popular brand name IEMs that cost 4x-5x that much. How is it possible? For a lot of us who live in US and EU, there is a whole world of great headphone brands from Asia we never even heard of. After reading and participating in a number of discussions on head-fi, I decided to look into much talked about Xiaomi Pistons currently on their 2nd generation release.
I know the price of under $25 sounds ridiculous for anything of a high quality, but you have to trust me - these headphones are simply amazing! I know a lot of you see the name and the model and quickly get on Google to search for the best deals. Here is a thing, when it comes to these particular in-ear headphones, any search will yield a lot of results with fake models. And because those often cost almost as much or a few dollars less than original, it's really hard to find a trusted seller of Pistons. That is a reason I'm providing you Amazon link of a trusted seller who has real Pistons v2 in stock. Be very careful when placing an order even with amazon where you have multiple sellers, and make sure its with Zhengnan'shop. Apparently there used to be other sellers under the same listing which turned out to be fake ones. The one I received came from Zhengnan'shop, I confirmed it to be the real deal!
OK, since I got that explanation out of the way, let's take a closer look at the headphones itself. The small carton box they arrived in turned out to be a one piece design which unfolded with instructions and other info. Unfortunately, everything was in Chinese, but I can certainly appreciate the originality of this design. Once you take the actual box out, you are presented with a gorgeous view of golden in-ear headphones inside of jewelry-like box. When you lift the cover, the first thing you notice is... a smell. I know what you might think, probably a smell of toxic plastic? Absolutely not, you are getting a smell of a chocolate. Yes, I did say "chocolate". There is a lot of thought that went into design of these headphones and their packaging, including one of the most original presentation with a piece of molded rubber insert that houses earphones, inline remote, a plug, a cord which gets wrapped around, and also made out of material with a sweet smell of chocolate. Underneath on the bottom of the box you will find 3 bonus sets of eartips and a really cool shirt clip (a very original design). Once you take the headphones out, you can't help but notice how super lightweight these are and how detailed is their design. Everything from headphone housing to in-line remote (which also serves as cable y-splitter) and 3.5mm connector is made out of lightweight aluminum alloy material with a gold finish and laser etched circular lines. Everything feels solid, durable, and very premium quality. The cord itself is tangle free, and the portion between splitter-remote and 3.5mm plug has a threaded coating which almost looks like a shoelace. The part of the cable from the splitter-remote up to headphones has a durable rubbery coating attached to earpieces with a decent strain relief.
There is no doubt, Pistons have a very luxurious look and feel, but how about the sound quality? Once you put these in your ears, get ready for a very pleasant surprise!!! Featuring a patented beryllium diaphragm, I found these dynamic drivers to cover quite an extended frequency range. The first thing you will notice a rich deep bass which extends quite nicely down to a powerful sub-bass layer while still having a well controlled punchy mid-bass. The selection of a proper eartip size to create the best seal with your earcanal will play a significant role in the amount of bass you will hear. With my selection of medium eartips, I found the bass quantity to be definitely boosted. Not quite at basshead level, but enough to feel it. At the other side of the spectrum, treble was very clear and smooth, hardly any hint of sibilance. Mids were detailed, a bit recessed, but still leveled enough to enjoy vocals. Overall the sound was bright and balanced with a little bit of v-shaped eq, a nice low end enhancement, and in general very airy and smooth. Of course, as great as they sound, it will not replace $500 multi-driver IEMs with a fuller body sound and better separation, but the fact I'm even bringing up a comparison of $25 to $500 in-ear headphones can tell you how highly I think of these. The soundstage was above average thanks to semi-open design with a port on the back of these headphones. Despite that, they actually had a decent passive noise isolation, but as I mentioned above a good seal with a proper eartip is very important to achieve that.
Usually I don't spend too much time talking about in-line remote, but in case of Pistons it deserves a special mentioning. Every pair of headphones I reviewed so far with in-line remote never had a set of volume controls that works with Android phones. Typically you have multi-function button which is universal between android and apple devices, mic for taking calls, and up/down volume for iPhones. Well, Xiaomi is actually a very well known Chinese android smartphone maker, and that is why their headphones were designed specifically for android phones. Though I only tested it with my Galaxy Note 2, the volume control worked perfectly!!!!! Furthermore, multi-function button worked great for play/pause/call with a single click, skip next with a double click, and skip prev with a triple click, and long-press for Google Now. No additional software was necessary, everything worked by default. Also, phone calls were loud and clear.
Overall, I found Xiaomi Pistons 2 to be one of the best value headphones I have tested in a very long time!!! The combination of a sexy design, durable construction, amazing sound quality with a great bass, and full remote control compatibility with android phones makes this a MUST have accessory which gets my high recommendation.
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Apparently these Pistons 2 just won a prestigious IF 2014 design award, and even going to be re-leased in a limited edition white box. For $25 with their sound quality and full android controls, it's a no-brainer.
Vectron,
Thanks for the great review. Just ordered them using your provided link. Question.
How long did it take to get them?
Rusty
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Vectron,
Thanks for the great review. Just ordered them using your provided link. Question.
How long did it take to get them?
Rusty
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About 10 days.
Make sure to come back with your impressions Sound quality is very subjective, so I'm always curious to find out what others think about it.
Will do
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amazing ear phone
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Apparently these Pistons 2 just won a prestigious IF 2014 design award, and even going to be re-leased in a limited edition white box. For $25 with their sound quality and full android controls, it's a no-brainer.
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Vectron,
Thanks for letting us know about these headphones. Just received them yesterday and the sound is fantastic. These are going to be my go to headphones for now. Now mind you I am no music guru but for me these are crisp, and super clear through the entire spectrum. I have had Sony's, V-moda, Panasonic, Skull Candy's (all which are good) but there is just something about these that seem a little better than the others I have had, plus the Android controls just make it that much better.
And the price just puts the icing on the cake.
Rusty
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looks good, but i don't like golden... the sound is good or average?
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The sound is VERY good, better than some $150 headphones I tested. Definitely highly recommend! Just make sure you get a real thing, too make fakes are floating around.
May I ask about the length of the wire between the controller and the in-ear headphone? Because I've seen in some reviews that people say the distance is long, thus it is hard to either reach for the controller, or talk in a call while walking or standing outside
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May I ask about the length of the wire between the controller and the in-ear headphone? Because I've seen in some reviews that people say the distance is long, thus it is hard to either reach for the controller, or talk in a call while walking or standing outside
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It's about 10.5 inches. There is no problem to reach the buttons, it's actually very convenient since the in-line remote is also y-splitter for the wires. But sometime when I make a call the mic is too far away and I have to lift it up to speak. For those occasions the included metal shirt clip is a lifesaver Just attach it to the cable underneath of the remote and place it closer to your face. Problem solved! This headphone has the highest price/performance ratio at the current moment from everything I have tested. For $25 it's an amazing value, great sound quality, sexy design, and full android integration including volume up/down.
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wow xiaomi is a big name in china:victory::victory:
it looks good
Maybe I should try to get one to use
Doesn't work for my Moto X 4.2
I want to buy this, I don't live in the US, I'm assuming the ones on eBay are mostly fake
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Faux - Cataclysm Nexus 5
gunrunner25 said:
Doesn't work for my Moto X 4.2
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You mean volume control, right? The multifunction middle button should work for play/pause/call. I have no idea why Moto had to be different with volume control
honeybunchie said:
I want to buy this, I don't live in the US, I'm assuming the ones on eBay are mostly fake
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Faux - Cataclysm Nexus 5
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Why don't you contact Zhengnan's shop on Amazon (US) and asked them about it?
Just ordered a pair, and awaiting shipment!
vectron said:
Be very careful when placing an order even with amazon where you have multiple sellers, and make sure its with Zhengnan'shop. Apparently there used to be other sellers under the same listing which turned out to be fake ones. The one I received came from Zhengnan'shop, I confirmed it to be the real deal!
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Thanks for the heads up.
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vectron said:
You mean volume control, right? The multifunction middle button should work for play/pause/call. I have no idea why Moto had to be different with volume control
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Right. the middle button works fine. On my wife's HTC DNA, the volume controls function as the next/previous track. I assume it's software dependent.
gunrunner25 said:
Right. the middle button works fine. On my wife's HTC DNA, the volume controls function as the next/previous track. I assume it's software dependent.
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Have you tried JAYS Headset control app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol
Not 100% sure it will resolve your problem, but still worth a shot!
vectron said:
Have you tried JAYS Headset control app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol
Not 100% sure it will resolve your problem, but still worth a shot!
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yes. in the advanced options, it only recognizes the button press for the center button.
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
boojay said:
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
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I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
Dsteppa said:
I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
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Thanks for the tip. I had played around with Viper on my current phone last year, but didn't really notice any improvements. Will give it another shot since so many people swear by it.
Dsteppa said:
I can't really suggest anything in terms of Earbuds, but I can recommend you getting the app Viper4Android when root is available.
It will change your life!
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+1 for V4A :good:
The Xiaomi Piston 2.1 have well impressed me for the price, fantastic sound and compatible inline controls. You can get a genuine set here
geronimoid said:
+1 for V4A :good:
The Xiaomi Piston 2.1 have well impressed me for the price, fantastic sound and compatible inline controls. You can get a genuine set here
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Funny you should bring up the Pistons because I'm using a Xiaomi phone right now. Will definitely look into those, thanks!
Try yuin, if it's not too expensive for you.
Why wouldn't you get the official Sony noise-cancelling earbuds? I picked up a pair on ebay for £20 - the noise cancelling works great, they sound pretty good and are comfy (come with 3 different sized tips).
jfinnie said:
Why wouldn't you get the official Sony noise-cancelling earbuds? I picked up a pair on ebay for £20 - the noise cancelling works great, they sound pretty good and are comfy (come with 3 different sized tips).
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Sadly for some reason these don't have an inline remote (no track or volume change) or proper call handling, both pretty much a must for buds meant for regular phone use, IMHO.
Motorola buds
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Sadly for some reason these don't have an inline remote (no track or volume change) or proper call handling, both pretty much a must for buds meant for regular phone use, IMHO.
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I didn't see the OP list those as requirements; but I take your point. I guess I am an old-timer who just listens to music with headphones... For me, the noise cancelling - for cheap - is more useful.
What's your budget?
Thanks for the suggestions guys. I'm definitely looking into the noise canceling ones as I've never tried such earbuds before. I managed to find someone who's willing to sell his NC Bose earbuds for 80, that currently retail for 350. As mentioned, the Beats I'm using are pretty amazing already, so I'm curious how much better the NC will be if I can get them.
Why not use the supplied earbuds? They work lovely for me and it even has a mic input.
I should mention the different headphone modes that are available for the Z3C work really well. I haven't even messed with the equalizer yet, but I'm liking STH-30, which is why I leave that as the default, but each setting is very unique, depending on your tastes.
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I have a dozen ear buds, both Bluetooth and wired. After comparing all of mine, I realized Sennheiser's CX 300s are the one for me.
The cable is light, the buds don't puncture ears like most do. It stays on comfortably even while jogging, and the sound quality is great. Sounds best with clearaudio+ and headphone setting to STH-30.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001E...200_QL40&qid=1412834791&sr=8-1#ref=mp_s_a_1_1
I already have excellent noise cancellation earbuds, VSonic GR07 Pro Dynamic Noise Isolation Earbuds. Is there any reason to use Sony's MDR-NC31E's over any other brand? Do they have special customization or presets for their own models?
kandelai said:
I already have excellent noise cancellation earbuds, VSonic GR07 Pro Dynamic Noise Isolation Earbuds. Is there any reason to use Sony's MDR-NC31E's over any other brand? Do they have special customization or presets for their own models?
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Noise isolation is not the same as noise cancellation - I'm not sure why you're comparing them. The technology is built into the phone, so you don't need a separate battery pack for it like with other noise cancelling headphones. They're lower profile than the VSonic, and yes there are presets on the phone for Sony buds.
But everyone's tastes in earphones are different, my advice is just to stick with what you already find comfortable and great sounding, as you can go a bit crazy trying to find the perfect set. Just enjoy your music instead
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Noise isolation is not the same as noise cancellation - I'm not sure why you're comparing them. The technology is built into the phone, so you don't need a separate battery pack for it like with other noise cancelling headphones. They're lower profile than the VSonic, and yes there are presets on the phone for Sony buds.
But everyone's tastes in earphones are different, my advice is just to stick with what you already find comfortable and great sounding, as you can go a bit crazy trying to find the perfect set. Just enjoy your music instead
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Sounds like good advice. thanks. :good:
The best!
boojay said:
I don't consider myself an audiophile, but I certainly do appreciate good sound. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions or were aware of any deals currently available? I don't want to spent a ridiculous amount, but would like something reasonable and tailor-made for the Z3C, especially since it's the first phone I've bought outright in a long while. I figured I might as well invest in a quality pair of earbuds.
I've heard the Sony NC31E headphones being recommended time and time again in many reviews and just noticed FS is having a sale right now for the MDRXB50APB model, but again, I have very little knowledge when it comes to these things so would appreciate some input. Most Bose earbuds are outside my budget, but feel free to give me your thoughts on any brands you think are worth buying.
Thanks a lot guys!
Also, currently I'm using Beats earbuds that were included with the HTC One a couple of years ago and they work really great with my existing phone, which is hardly known for music, so maybe I should just stick with those?
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Mate, after chasing the perfect solution for a few years, including ear buds and over ears, I can say i have found the ultimate solution.
Jaybird bird blue buds x (blue tooth ear buds, no more messy cables!) + Decibullz custom contour replacement moulds (a perfect custom fit for your ears. maximum comfort, buds never fall out!)+ lastly, Comply memory foam ear bud tips (pure comfort and sound isolation )
There you have it. Not full audiophile but for less than $200 YOU WONT LOOK BACK!
Woza72 said:
Mate, after chasing the perfect solution for a few years, including ear buds and over ears, I can say i have found the ultimate solution.
Jaybird bird blue buds x (blue tooth ear buds, no more messy cables!) + Decibullz custom contour replacement moulds (a perfect custom fit for your ears. maximum comfort, buds never fall out!)+ lastly, Comply memory foam ear bud tips (pure comfort and sound isolation )
There you have it. Not full audiophile but for less than $200 YOU WONT LOOK BACK!
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Thanks for the suggestion. Those Jaybirds do indeed sound sweet, but they still cost a pretty penny (although I'm sure it's worth it for some) and is well above the budget I'm willing to allot for earbuds. Perhaps others can benefit from your recommendation though.