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Headphones

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..

DrMokusatsu said:
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...

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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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

ibeats headset compatiability

i got a pair of monster ibeats and i was wondering if there was any 3 button headset apps or music apps that can make all 3 buttons work. the center button works but the volume buttons do not. i have already tried jays, headset button controller and headset control and non of them let me use the other buttons. from what i can find out it has something to do with the framework of android. the ibeats are made for an apple based but is there anyway around this???? please any more info would be nice since i just got these headphones and there AWESOME. i dont really need the buttons to work but would be nice since they were pricey...

Sell them and get the klipsch s4a that are made for android just as good if not better sound quality.
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actually, no don't sell them for a klipsch s4a set, because you will run into the same (if not worse) problems. you aren't going to get any better than what you have right now. all idevice headsets function fine as one button headsets. doing my own searching has told me that a special circuit board in the controls is the only way to get any headset working like an idevice set. and even then it would be no guarantee. samsung has their headphone jack wired a little differently so even any headset made for android devices would have trouble here.
it isn't just the klipsch s4a i'm talking about here. it's all the android headsets with all samsungs running android. maybe samsung will release a 3 button headset or someone would produce an adapter that will fix that problem. either way i wouldn't go around selling anything just yet.

jm0nki3 said:
i got a pair of monster ibeats and i was wondering if there was any 3 button headset apps or music apps that can make all 3 buttons work. the center button works but the volume buttons do not. i have already tried jays, headset button controller and headset control and non of them let me use the other buttons. from what i can find out it has something to do with the framework of android. the ibeats are made for an apple based but is there anyway around this???? please any more info would be nice since i just got these headphones and there AWESOME. i dont really need the buttons to work but would be nice since they were pricey...
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Try using the app power amp I dont have a pair of ibeats but they have headset controls in the settings.

Ive tried power amp and other apps and no use for the other two buttons...i guess i gota live with it. The headphones are awesome. Just bugs me i can use all the features...but thanks for the info, i didnt know that samsungs are mad a little different than other android devices.
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The best in-ear headphones with remote control

Hello everybody !
I'm looking for the good-quality headset with mike and remote control (VolumeUp/Down FF/Rewind and answering button.
Are there any really good one compatible with our great HOX ?
Thank you in advance,
Best regards,

Try the urBeats that comes with the HTC sensation xe the remote works well with the one x or else try the sony smart headset (wired)
If you dont want to buy a new headset use this apphttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.chobirich.tools.mediabutton&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImpwLmNvLmNob2JpcmljaC50b29scy5tZWRpYWJ1dHRvbiJd
It can remap your stock headset button to do a lot more functions!

the a-Jays One+ Earphones are especially made for Android and have that functionality

thesnodgrass said:
the a-Jays One+ Earphones are especially made for Android and have that functionality
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Ya they are also good but they also have only one button on the remote and do all the functions through the provided software!

I've tested today in 4 Sony's and HTC brand stores, Sony works like Ipone headphones - u can listen, but can't control, only one button active - start/stop. The same with HTC RC E190, only DrDre Monster in-ear recognized by stock player and PlayerPro - you can FF/Rewind/Start/Stop and answer a call plus better sound than others. There is no way to control sound level (volume) by DrDre monster as far as i know, i will try to resolve this by the ProPlayer settings.

Golubev said:
I've tested today in 4 Sony's and HTC brand stores, Sony works like Ipone headphones - u can listen, but can't control, only one button active - start/stop. The same with HTC RC E190, only DrDre Monster in-ear recognized by stock player and PlayerPro - you can FF/Rewind/Start/Stop and answer a call plus better sound than others. There is no way to control sound level (volume) by DrDre monster as far as i know, i will try to resolve this by the ProPlayer settings.
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I have heard that the HTC RC E190 works with the one x from the other threads and the sound quality is also good for its really cheap price !
But I personally use the urBeats that come with the sensation xe they work well and sound quality is good in my opinion !
And to control the volume I use the remote control app with the beats headset so the play/pause button can be used to control the volume..Press 5 times to decrease and 6 times to increase it !

rn9215 said:
Press 5 times to decrease and 6 times to increase it !
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Cool!!! Thanx, it's really works!

i have a phiaton ps 20 bluetooth headset. they are semi in-ears. you can adjust volume, fast forward or back songs and answer or decline phone calls with them. sound quality is actually pretty good. they can be pricey (in the $120+ range on amazon) but i did see them somewhere for about $70. my only complaint is no voice dialing function.

love my Jays a-Jays One+.. even though there's only 1 button, most audio players these days have options to utilize the single button with single/double/triple clicks so doesn't bother me in terms of control. and the main point, they sound great.. way better than the urBeats (or any Monster/Beats in-ear headphones for that matter) ... and are way cheaper

i have the sony mw600 bluetooth stereo headset. it links up to phone and controls music etc and also calls from it. also can just be a stand alone radio if needed. very pleased with it.

I'm using Bose ie2 (I guess) - the ones with remote control but not for iPhone...
In combination with headset button controller.... I really like it
sent from my HTC One X

I bought some NOCS NS400 - 3 buttons remote, but it's made for the iPhone: I can only use one button. I am very happy with the way they sound.
NOCS also has NS200 made for Android with a 3 buttons remote.
JP.

I'm currently using urBeats (came with my One X)....they sound pretty good and the remote buttons works perfectly...i've also got a Sony Ericsson MW600 Bluetooth headset but I haven't paired it up yet to test
For those who said that buttons don't work on their headset, I would purchase/download Headset Button Controller (or even download the trail version first). You can assign commands to the non working buttons on your headset remote...it's great for all those headsets that are designed to work on iPhone

I just bought NOCS NS200 as per the recommendation above. Got it for 40USD.

Got a pair of white NoiseHush NX80 for about £15. Awesome effect combined with the beats audio plugin on my One X. The a-Jays android app works with this. So double click skips to next track and triple click goes backwards. Click and hold increases volume and double click and hold decreases volume.
Gives an excellent performance and on the cheap.

boofhead said:
i have the sony mw600 bluetooth stereo headset. it links up to phone and controls music etc and also calls from it. also can just be a stand alone radio if needed. very pleased with it.
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I also have it but sound quality in music over bluetooth is awful.

Klipsch s4i
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jpascal said:
I bought some NOCS NS400 - 3 buttons remote, but it's made for the iPhone: I can only use one button. I am very happy with the way they sound.
NOCS also has NS200 made for Android with a 3 buttons remote.
JP.
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Bought the headset and it is so good. I can't wait to break them in for 20 hours and feel its real power. Mine is with one button. I suggest you use the NOCS software in Google Play. It kicks.

Golubev said:
I've tested today in 4 Sony's and HTC brand stores, Sony works like Ipone headphones - u can listen, but can't control, only one button active - start/stop. The same with HTC RC E190, only DrDre Monster in-ear recognized by stock player and PlayerPro - you can FF/Rewind/Start/Stop and answer a call plus better sound than others. There is no way to control sound level (volume) by DrDre monster as far as i know, i will try to resolve this by the ProPlayer settings.
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I've just got HTC RC E190 for 13EUR from a local mobile operator store(couldn't believe they are so cheap) and they CAN control HOX - tested with the stock player and poweramp. Sound quality is great.

Sony MH1C
baudy2 said:
Hello everybody !
I'm looking for the good-quality headset with mike and remote control (VolumeUp/Down FF/Rewind and answering button.
Are there any really good one compatible with our great HOX ?
Thank you in advance,
Best regards,
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Sony MH1C rules! rew ff stop play vol + and - and excelent sound quality.

Sony IPhone-compatible headsets and the SGS2

Hey folks, quick question...
Does anybody out there knows if Sony's line of IPhone-compatible headsets is also compatible with the SGS2? Particularly the DR-EX61iP (image attached).
I've always been quite a fan of Sony's in-ear earphones and I use them with my S2, but I've always missed the very handy mic and button than comes with the stock earphones shipped with the S2 (which, in my personal opinion, are decent earphones, but lack the audio quality that Sony earphones have) and I've noticed some of these headsets Sony has been manufacturing exclusivelly for the IPhone/IPad/IPod line.
Now, the only reason why I'm asking you guys is that here in Brazil there is only one model of Sony headset available by an absurd price (the DR-EX12iP, around R$ 100,00 or US$ 50,00) and I've been thinking about importing the DR-EX61iP, which, with brazilian customs, will probably take a while to get here...
So, I've been wondering if anybody out there has ever tried one of these Sony IPhone-compatible headsets with our SGS2 and checked if at least the earphones work properly as well as the mic and the central (or "home") button - I don't really care about the volume control...
Thanks in advanced...

List for Samsung galaxy 2& 3 headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
Update as I found some more

thelastred said:
List for Samsung galaxy 2& 3 headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
Update as I found some more
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Thanks mate. Since I never had any contact with urbeats, HTC or Nocs headsets or headphones before (quality-wise, I mean) I'll look into Sony's Smart Headset for purchase online. Since Amazon won't ship the DR-EX61iP to Brazil and it is not available here, I'll look into it a bit further before purchasing it on eBay.
If in the end I decide to try the DR-EX61iP, I'll let you know if at least the mic and the central function button work (I've done some research and for what I've read, the volume buttons probably won't work, but that's OK, my S2 is always in my pocket)
Thanks again

Tiu Fiu said:
Thanks mate. Since I never had any contact with urbeats, HTC or Nocs headsets or headphones before (quality-wise, I mean) I'll look into Sony's Smart Headset for purchase online. Since Amazon won't ship the DR-EX61iP to Brazil and it is not available here, I'll look into it a bit further before purchasing it on eBay.
If in the end I decide to try the DR-EX61iP, I'll let you know if at least the mic and the central function button work (I've done some research and for what I've read, the volume buttons probably won't work, but that's OK, my S2 is always in my pocket)
Thanks again
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http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/smart-headset/

thelastred said:
List for Samsung galaxy 2& 3 headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
Update as I found some more
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Handy, thanks mate.

thelastred said:
List for Samsung galaxy 2& 3 headset and headphones that work all three buttons & mic
- urbeats
- htc beats solo
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
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Also HTC RC-E160, Samsung GH-59-11721A / EHS64AVFBE (black) and GH-59-11720A / EHS64AVFBE (white).

Hey folks, just want to let you all know. Sony's DR-EX61iP is compatible with our beloved SGSII. The mic and central buttons work like a charm, but the volume buttons do NOT (then again, a wired headset is almost always close in arm's reach). My guess is that all of the Sony "IPhone-exclusive" headsets aren't all that much exclusive and may work with our SGSII as well.
One thing I was quite pleased is that PowerAmp also works well with it (my guess is it works well with all compatible headsets, though)...
Anyway, I just wanted to shared this with you all.
Best regards.
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Tiu Fiu said:
Hey folks, just want to let you all know. Sony's DR-EX61iP is compatible with our beloved SGSII. The mic and central buttons work like a charm, but the volume buttons do NOT (then again, a wired headset is almost always close in arm's reach). My guess is that all of the Sony "IPhone-exclusive" headsets aren't all that much exclusive and may work with our SGSII as well.
One thing I was quite pleased is that PowerAmp also works well with it (my guess is it works well with all compatible headsets, though)...
Anyway, I just wanted to shared this with you all.
Best regards.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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Apple products Samsung htc Nokia lumia Sony mobile all use the same standard as each other.
The only difference and reason apple headphones does not work on Samsung or Sony is bc apple change how volume button is read on smart phone

thelastred said:
Apple products Samsung htc Nokia lumia Sony mobile all use the same standard as each other.
The only difference and reason apple headphones does not work on Samsung or Sony is bc apple change how volume button is read on smart phone
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I can confirm that, i've been buying headphones meant for iphone/ipod and had no problem with the middle button. Of course, for reasons given by thelastred, volume up and volume down do not work. This being said, i have heard that there are headsets with volume down and volume up working on sgs3 (made by samsung afair). I was wondering if these work on sgs2 as well. in fact, it would be cool to list headsets with volume up/down working with sgs2.
(if a thread like this exists, sorry for this ;D)

dot.gif said:
I can confirm that, i've been buying headphones meant for iphone/ipod and had no problem with the middle button. Of course, for reasons given by thelastred, volume up and volume down do not work. This being said, i have heard that there are headsets with volume down and volume up working on sgs3 (made by samsung afair). I was wondering if these work on sgs2 as well. in fact, it would be cool to list headsets with volume up/down working with sgs2.
(if a thread like this exists, sorry for this ;D)
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This should work for the galaxy s 2&3
- urbeats (skip buttons are volume up and down)
- htc beats solo (skip buttons are volume up and down)
- Sony smart headset
- Nocs NS200H-001
Nokia purity in ear and hd
Also htc And samsung stock work as well

I am using sony ericsson's MW600 bluetooth headset. play/pause, forward, rewind, volume, call button all works in my cMIUI ICS s2.
The only problem is the oled display is not displaying the song name/artist. Always unknown.

Searching for compatible headsets

Can someone suggest a compatible headset for OPO ?
I mean, with working Mic, and remote and music controls
Thanks

Nikhs said:
Can someone suggest a compatible headset for OPO ?
I mean, with working Mic, and remote and music controls
Thanks
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I use Jaybird's Bluebuds X, it's a bluetooth headset and it works wonders.

Personally I use a Sony Bluetooth headset, SBH50 which has media controls but I've used dozens of wired headsets in my work, literally, every last one of them worked perfectly, that includes any buttons that were meant to work on an Android phone (so no, on iPhone compatible ones the volume buttons don't work, the answer one does).
I have yet to encounter one that was meant for Android and WASN'T compatible.

Nikhs said:
Can someone suggest a compatible headset for OPO ?
I mean, with working Mic, and remote and music controls
Thanks
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Xiaomi Pistons. Mic and remote
Middle button = Play/Pause
Middle button double press = Skip Forward
Middle button triple press = Skip Backwards
Vol Up Button
Vol Down Button
http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm
As for sound quality, look for the multiple Head-Fi threads that praise the sound quality, especially since it's so cheap

nicholaschum said:
I use Jaybird's Bluebuds X, it's a bluetooth headset and it works wonders.
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These are what I use. Amazing headphones.

I use bytec orceca Bluetooth headset. Simply elegant..

Nikhs said:
Can someone suggest a compatible headset for OPO ?
I mean, with working Mic, and remote and music controls
Thanks
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The Sony Smart MH1C works perfectly, 3 buttons.
Do NOT buy the version without C, which is for Sony Ericson

less quality
Nikhs said:
Can someone suggest a compatible headset for OPO ?
I mean, with working Mic, and remote and music controls
Thanks
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I'm using the fischer consonance earbuds, works like a charm. But it looks like the headset jack is of a lower quality than my previous phone, i tend to hear less of the middle tones en less bass.. Anyone experiencing something like that?

klp said:
The Sony Smart MH1C works perfectly, 3 buttons.
Do NOT buy the version without C, which is for Sony Ericson
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They sound good but the j-cord and bulky remote were bad enough to make me sell them.

Galactus said:
Xiaomi Pistons. Mic and remote
Middle button = Play/Pause
Middle button double press = Skip Forward
Middle button triple press = Skip Backwards
Vol Up Button
Vol Down Button
http://www.merimobiles.com/xiaomi-piston-headphones_p/meri8529.htm
As for sound quality, look for the multiple Head-Fi threads that praise the sound quality, especially since it's so cheap
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I use this one too, and IT ROCKS !!!!:victory:

Have a look into the jabra revo wireless, it's packed with features. Got one for my girlfriend's daughter, the built quality is insane for the price.

I use these ones from sol republic. http://solrepublic.com/shop/jax-in-ear-1-button-headphones.html

Sony MDR-XB920
Could someone confirm if the Sony MDR-XB920 works with the One Plus?
And is it true that all the bluetooth headsets work fine with the One Plus?

MI Piston 2.1 is really good !

Yes all bluetooth headset should work with the OPO. The Sony MDR-XB920 does seems to work without any problem... look here for a review.

The xiaomi pistons 2 (2.1, but the .1 is just an extra .1 of cable length) do all of these things. Only $30, with excellent sound quality.

Galactus said:
Xiaomi Pistons. Mic and remote
Middle button = Play/Pause
Middle button double press = Skip Forward
Middle button triple press = Skip Backwards
Vol Up Button
Vol Down Button
As for sound quality, look for the multiple Head-Fi threads that praise the sound quality, especially since it's so cheap
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thanks to you. i wasnt aware that the middle button has a previous and next button capability. i thought it was meant for play and pause

Try using samsung's original earphones
It works great.