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Im looking for headphones that have music seek controls (forward and back), pause, and a mic. They have to be compatible with the Atrix, as my nexus headphones are not.
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Sony Ericsson MW600. Bluetooth headphones that work pretty well with the Atrix.

you need to make sure you have compatible software (music player) - there are only 4 wires (connections) - left and right audio, mic, and ground - putting more buttons doesn't change this fact.
Something has to interpret what connections you are making and breaking and turn that into actions.

jbrussee said:
Im looking for headphones that have music seek controls (forward and back), pause, and a mic. They have to be compatible with the Atrix, as my nexus headphones are not.
Sent from my GingerBlur'd, de-odex'd, modded Motorola Atrix 4G (ish.)
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I use these for both travel, and to drown out noise at work while I am constipating deeply:
Motorola S9-HD
So far I have had 5 hours battery life on a full charge, despite reading previously that a full charge was 2-1/2 - 3 hours. Now I have had time to really use them I have found it to be good. Also, the mic, although in one of the earpieces has had good feedback as far as people hearing me on calls. Atrix battery barely drains while using these over bluetooth.

CaelanT said:
I use these for both travel, and to drown out noise at work while I am constipating deeply:
Motorola S9-HD
So far I have had 5 hours battery life on a full charge, despite reading previously that a full charge was 2-1/2 - 3 hours. Now I have had time to really use them I have found it to be good. Also, the mic, although in one of the earpieces has had good feedback as far as people hearing me on calls. Atrix battery barely drains while using these over bluetooth.
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I have the original S9 headphones, this 'sport headset' stopped working because of moisture while using at the gym. I just put them in a box, but discovered that this is a major and longstanding issue that Motorola refuses to address. Sound familiar?

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I hear the S10 headphone are horrendous. The reviews on amazon are bad.
I have a S9-HD (came from moto warranty), and they are pretty good with Atrix. My previous phone seemed to hate them. Coudln't get a foot away without it cracking out. Seems to work okay with Atrix.
Just make sure you buy them from moto or amazon... there are a lot of fakes.
Other ones I like are the HT820's from moto, but I don't htink they sell them anymore. They are kind of big (and hurt your ears until you get used to them), but they have amazing range and like 15 hours of battery.

Mgamerz said:
Just make sure you buy them from moto or amazon..
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Link I posted was for Newegg............doesn't get any better than that as far as product, delivery, and customer service!

CaelanT said:
Link I posted was for Newegg............doesn't get any better than that as far as product, delivery, and customer service!
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Unless you're a student and have free 2 day shipping on almost everything from amazon

Thanks so much guys!
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Have you considered something like the jabra bt3030? Has controls and Mic but allow you to use your own headphones quality headphones. I think there is also a jabra clip or something like that. Might be worth looking into.
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Mgamerz said:
I hear the S10 headphone are horrendous. The reviews on amazon are bad.
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I have some S10s. Had a set of S9s before that. Sound reproduction on both isn't the best but as functional devices they are excellent. For good quality a headphone rather than an earphone is the way to go.
Only real downside is that the earbuds tend to ping off in your bag.
Haven't had any issues with moisture either. Even dropped my S9s in the sink once and they were fine afterwards.

Mgamerz said:
Unless you're a student and have free 2 day shipping on almost everything from amazon
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But I am old, have lots of money, and can afford overnight shipping!

I was actually looking to something similar. I tried to plug in the headphones that came with my iPhone but it doesn't seem to work for some reason. Anybody know of anything that is under the $30 mark? Don't want to spend a fortune for a wireless bluetooth headset

Try the Klipsch S4i's. I have the S4's and they're amazing

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Try the Klipsch S4i's. I have the S4's and they're amazing
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You have a pm
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Try the motorokr s305's, they are the same brand plus i heard there perfect because of the flexibility and sound especially for music. they have controls as well!

+1 to the s4i's. My s4's are awesome. I can never go back to those crappy apple headphones.
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Nixon has been making some pretty nice headphones for a little while now, I'll test the ones with the buttons soon when I go to my rep's house
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xx0505xx said:
I was actually looking to something similar. I tried to plug in the headphones that came with my iPhone but it doesn't seem to work for some reason. Anybody know of anything that is under the $30 mark? Don't want to spend a fortune for a wireless bluetooth headset
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I still haven't figured out why they won't work. My wife picked up a set of Bose headphones from Sam's for her iPhone and the button works on my Atrix, but the stock iPhone headset doesn't.

Its most likely proprietary, like everything apple makes is.
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[Q]"Best" Headset for Note?

Hi all,
I'm wondering what headset (Bluetooth/Wired) you use for your Note? I'm using Marshall Minor, but I still find the volume not loud enough.
Would any of you recommend something else? I live in Hong Kong which is fairly noisy, so something that has good volume would be great.
Thanks in advance!

I haven't got a Note yet, but I use the Sony MW600 bluetooth headset with my HD2. And I'd be lost without it - best thing I've bought!
No problems syncing to the device, it has remote control (pause, next/previous), hands free talk as it has built in mic, and comes with in ear buds, which are very good indeed. They block out quite a bit of external noise too, but you can plug in any headset you want to it if you want to go to higher spec headphones. Battery lasts about 10 hours continuous use, and it will re-charge of your Note's charger.
I'm not an audiophile, but I do like music. And it does me fine.
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...w600---black?gclid=CLftmIS1n6wCFYEZ4QodOzpc_Q
Edit - Just had a look at the Marshalls, and these would offer a tighter fit in the ear then the Marshalls, so would block out more external noise. I wear mine in work, even if i'm not listening to music. I work in the print industry with loud machinery, and they are better than the ear plugs we get given, which reduce external noise by 27 dB. If I'm listening to music in work while my machines are running, and you want to chat - then you ain't gonna get through unless you're in my face!

wendyalison said:
Hi all,
I'm wondering what headset (Bluetooth/Wired) you use for your Note? I'm using Marshall Minor, but I still find the volume not loud enough.
Would any of you recommend something else? I live in Hong Kong which is fairly noisy, so something that has good volume would be great.
Thanks in advance!
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I use the Novero Rockaway wireless-BT headphones (they also have Mic). Good bass-response for music together with active-DSP for voice calls, all in a neat little package. [http://shop1.novero.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=44&language=en]

joeearl13 said:
I use the Novero Rockaway wireless-BT headphones (they also have Mic). Good bass-response for music together with voice calls, all in a neat little package. [http://shop1.novero.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=44&language=en]
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That's a pretty sweet headset. How much does it stick out after you put it on? Does it get loose easily? I used to own a pair of the Sony is800 headset and it would fall out easily. I was wondering if this is the same.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1320511788&sr=1-1
I'm currently using the Jaybird JFM3, its not bad but the mic is not that good when it comes to calls.
http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-JF3MB..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1320512394&sr=1-1
Im thinking about buying the novero and giving it a try.

using lg hbm-900 for voice calls and nokia for music. tried sennheiser and sony in-ear headsets but u cant listen music without closed earphones

starbuck123 said:
That's a pretty sweet headset. How much does it stick out after you put it on? Does it get loose easily? I used to own a pair of the Sony is800 headset and it would fall out easily. I was wondering if this is the same.
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Ericsson..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1320511788&sr=1-1
I'm currently using the Jaybird JFM3, its not bad but the mic is not that good when it comes to calls.
http://www.amazon.com/Jaybird-JF3MB..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1320512394&sr=1-1
Im thinking about buying the novero and giving it a try.
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My previous headset was the Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800
Compared to the Sonys:
- They seem to fit better in my ear (they come with 3 different bud sizes)
- The earbuds are slightly larger and so I guess they do stick out a little more, though I haven't noticed any issue with it
- An extra 2 hours of call/music time
- Have FF/RW controls as well as volume adjust (The Sony's only have Play/Pause/Answer)
- I haven't had any issues with people hearing me or me hearing other people when using them, but I've yet to test them somewhere really noisy
- They come in Red (if that's your thing)

joeearl13 said:
My previous headset was the Sony Ericsson HBH-IS800
Compared to the Sonys:
- They seem to fit better in my ear (they come with 3 different bud sizes)
- The earbuds are slightly larger and so I guess they do stick out a little more, though I haven't noticed any issue with it
- An extra 2 hours of call/music time
- Have FF/RW controls as well as volume adjust (The Sony's only have Play/Pause/Answer)
- I haven't had any issues with people hearing me or me hearing other people when using them, but I've yet to test them somewhere really noisy
- They come in Red (if that's your thing)
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Thanks for the comparison. How's the sound quality compare to the Sony?

I was thinking about this but didnt bother getting one once i saw the Note, not as big as the press would have u believe!
I was considering the NOKIA J - i has a small clipable dock so i wouldnt have to have it in the ear all the time...
3 months standby time
Auto answer when taken out of dock
Few more feature i cant remember now, worth having a look at.
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Besides being a gadget phone nut I am also a sick buyer of headsets. I have been in search of the perfect headset forever ..
There is one by Sony that I love the way it fits. They don't make it any more and every now and then I find one on eBay ..
I have the Sennheiser bluetooth headset. If you look hard you can find one new on eBay most of the time for about $60 .. I like that one a lot because I have small ear holes and those go on the outside of your ear ..
I also have 2 Bang & Olafsen bluetooth headsets .. One left ear which I am keeping and the other right ear which I am gonna sell when I find it .. I also have the wired Bang & Olafsen head set. I read that it has a teeny tiny microphone somewhere .. I don't know if that is my model .. use it for listening to music ..
I actually have a box of discarded bluetooth headsets. I should put them all together in one lot and sell them. Maybe I will do that today. Don't know if I can find all the chargers though .. They are all discarded because I find them uncomfortable to wear.

For music or movies I use the Sennheiser M400s which have a nice balanced sound and good battery life. For calls, it's hard to go past the Plantronics Discovery 975 - small and sleek, super comfortable to wear, and really good battery life (especially with the included charging case).......

I can't wear anything that doesn't go around the ear. And if it goes in the ear, ugh. After a half hour I have to take it out because it gets painful. Maybe if I had bigger ears .. or Man Ears .. it wouldn't be so bad. They are doing hearing aid implants now, maybe they could do a little bluetooth implant ??

starbuck123 said:
Thanks for the comparison. How's the sound quality compare to the Sony?
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Roughly about the same, although I haven't listened to much through my Novero's.

joeearl13 said:
Roughly about the same, although I haven't listened to much through my Novero's.
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Any chance you can take a picture with the headset on? I want to see how it looks on and have an idea on how much it sticks out. I cannot find a pic or review anywhere for this headset.

I got these 2 days ago from Amazon:
amazon.de/Philips-SHB9001-00-Bluetooth-Headset/dp/B00424O4RU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320610417&sr=8-1[/url]
the quality while talking is not the best but its enough for me.
Despite the positive comments about the quality of just listening to music, i can hear some "scratches" when a song gets "heavier". This is my first BT Headset so maybe its normal for BT headsets, or i just overlooked a setting i have to change in the Software.. Hint, anyone?

wendyalison said:
Hi all,
I'm wondering what headset (Bluetooth/Wired) you use for your Note? I'm using Marshall Minor, but I still find the volume not loud enough.
Would any of you recommend something else? I live in Hong Kong which is fairly noisy, so something that has good volume would be great.
Thanks in advance!
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Do you have a budget in mind? I think we can offer better suggestions if you give us a budget range.
I use Sennheiser IE8 connected to a Sony/Ericsson Bluetooth receiver on the go, and a small digital analog converter/amplifier by NuFore together with the headphones when working.

Bigmille said:
Do you have a budget in mind? I think we can offer better suggestions if you give us a budget range.
I use Sennheiser IE8 connected to a Sony/Ericsson Bluetooth receiver on the go, and a small digital analog converter/amplifier by NuFore together with the headphones when working.
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Hi, thanks for replying. I do not have a budget in mind, my usual principle is to pay what's worth its salt.
So far, everyone's recommended bluetooth wireless headsets, I'm not a big fan of charging stuff, having need to recharge my phone nightly already. But if there are no better wired devices out there, I might as well get Bluetooth because call quality is more important to me than music quality which my Marshall Minor does just fine.

I'm looking for a $100 max wired in-hear headset with mike and very complete remote too. It seems Android is not very friendly with those at all, so I'm thinking I'll have to go Bluetooth. What I found:
- http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/mc2.html, if their software works on Note (untested)
- a-JAYS One+, coming in Dec.: http://www.jays.se/products/earphones/a-jays-one-plus.html (uses software too)
- Sennheiser just confirmed they have nothing wired.
- Klipsch: Image S4A http://www.klipsch.com/image-S4A-headphones being adapted for S2, Note = S2 ?
- Samsung: told me to go f... (...ind a solution by) myself
Soft: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.kober.headset , and others, look for "headset control". This one has a trial version, yeahhhh ^^
EDIT: I'm putting everything worthwhile I find in this post, so as not to spread it all over the place.

wendyalison said:
Hi, thanks for replying. I do not have a budget in mind, my usual principle is to pay what's worth its salt.
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I am very happy with my Bang and Olefsen wired headset ..

hi all... just like to pop a quick question:
does the Gnote able to accept the standard wired headphones w/mic from other brands for example: UE? i am on galaxy S and i have been searching for headphone w/mic to replace the original ones from samsung but as usual when i connect other brands of headphone w/mic to my S; all i can hear is the music.. whenever i am making calls the headphone fails me...

starbuck123 said:
Any chance you can take a picture with the headset on? I want to see how it looks on and have an idea on how much it sticks out. I cannot find a pic or review anywhere for this headset.
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I'll try and sort one out later today.

Awesome Little Bluetooth Speaker!

If you are looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth portable speaker... this thing rocks! It's the "Hdmx Jam", comes in a little jelly jar in several colors. Cost is 39.00 dollars at Bed Bath Beyond and can also be found on Amazon. You will be very surprised at the sound from this little jewel! Plays for about 4 hours on a charge, and charges via the included micro USB.
I wanted something that had a good sound but couldn't pay the hundreds of dollars for some of the wireless Bluetooth speakers out there. For the price, this can't be beat! Sounds as good as some of the top of line five times as expensive speakers. Hope you will give it a try, let me know what you think!

Granna said:
If you are looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth portable speaker... this thing rocks! It's the "Hdmx Jam", comes in a little jelly jar in several colors. Cost is 39.00 dollars at Bed Bath Beyond and can also be found on Amazon. You will be very surprised at the sound from this little jewel! Plays for about 4 hours on a charge, and charges via the included micro USB.
I wanted something that had a good sound but couldn't pay the hundreds of dollars for some of the wireless Bluetooth speakers out there. For the price, this can't be beat! Sounds as good as some of the top of line five times as expensive speakers. Hope you will give it a try, let me know what you think!
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I tought embedded speakers were alerady good enough and provided a good sound..is this really better? is it worth it?

This is room filling sound, a lot more than the speakers in the note 10.1. Watching a movie, streaming music, even You Tube videos sound so much better. Just my opinion, I thi nk it's worth it, and wanted to pass along an inexpensive choice to others, but we all have preferences and you may not want a wireless speaker at all. A decent portable Bluetooth speaker usually runs in the 200.00 range and this one really surprised me!

afarnedi said:
I tought embedded speakers were alerady good enough and provided a good sound..is this really better? is it worth it?
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I own a slightly more expensive BT speaker and use it for more "room filling" sound, as the OP put it, but IMO for everyday use the built-in speakers are great.

@, OP-Thanks may pick that up today!
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I use the Belkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth music receiver for my home stereo system, and that is what I call "room-filling sound". For 20 $ you get an adapter which can pair with up to 9 (!) gadgets. Sound is perfect,
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-F8Z492...7T79VS/ref=dp_ob_title_ce/181-4103335-2155248

Three button headphone

A simple question for the lucky owner of the new Nexus 5: does the three button headphone properly work on it?? With volume and play/pause..
Thank you and have a nice day!!

MattiaRs said:
A simple question for the lucky owner of the new Nexus 5: does the three button headphone properly work on it?? With volume and play/pause..
Thank you and have a nice day!!
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My blue cable for the Ultimate ears 900 doesn't work on it, just the middle button.

kuyam said:
My blue cable for the Ultimate ears 900 doesn't work on it, just the middle button.
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Yeah same with both my Bose headphones, only works with the middle button.
The 3 button headsets are patented by apple as far as I know.

The G2 come with three button headphone, like the s4.. I thought that finally google made a nexus compatible with this standard

Try Jaybird BlueBuds X. They are a bit spendy but they work perfectly with my Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and I assume that will be true with the Nexus 5.

Alternatively, the working middle button can be programmed using Headset Button Controller to do everything the other two buttons would do. IMO, it's a better compromise than sacrificing sound quality for functionality.
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the problem is that there is no standard about it. apple has its standard (if i remember correctly the use some kink of signal on the negative pin for the volume and a resistor for the play/pause), samsung has its standard (if i remember correcly they use 3 different resitors for the 3 buttons and i think they also have a different pin layout), others have other standards (most with 3 resistors and standard pins). anyway most of the headphones on the market are for apple, and few are for samsung... nothing for the others... amyway if you want some time ago i've found a generic guide to tear down the buttons of an apple standard headphone and convert it to android "standard". try searching for it.

MattiaRs said:
The G2 come with three button headphone, like the s4.. I thought that finally google made a nexus compatible with this standard
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Wonder if the G2 ones will work on the N5 but I guess it doesn't really matter since the headphones likely aren't that good anyway.

I'm currently using my Galaxy S3 earphones. I can confirm all buttons are working including mic.
Pause/Play, Volume Up & Down

Peanuts. said:
I'm currently using my Galaxy S3 earphones. I can confirm all buttons are working including mic.
Pause/Play, Volume Up & Down
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Are these available anywhere to buy? I only need a cheepo pair of earphones with buttons for listening to podcasts at work. It'd save a lot of wear and tear on my phone if i could just pause/play easily and without having to whip my phone out every time.
I find it unbelievable that manufacturers of Android phones still haven't sorted this out. There needs to be a standard created that all manufacturers can use. If we had one the headphone makers would get on board and then there would be limitless choice for consumers. Clearly there is demand for this so why hasn't it happened yet? It absolutely blows my mind!
Edit: These are the ones, right?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...e_Phones_Bluetooth_Acc_ET&hash=item1e7c774ea9
I can only find them in white.
Edit2: Ordered a pair of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...PHONES-FOR-GALAXY-S-3-III-I9300-/300737038524
I'll try them with and without Headset Button Controller to see how they fare. Will Headset Button Controller even work on KitKat? Anybody want to guess?

DirkGently said:
Are these available anywhere to buy? I only need a cheepo pair of earphones with buttons for listening to podcasts at work. It'd save a lot of wear and tear on my phone if i could just pause/play easily and without having to whip my phone out every time.
I find it unbelievable that manufacturers of Android phones still haven't sorted this out. There needs to be a standard created that all manufacturers can use. If we had one the headphone makers would get on board and then there would be limitless choice for consumers. Clearly there is demand for this so why hasn't it happened yet? It absolutely blows my mind!
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My best bet would be to try eBay? Of course searching for the genuine earphones.
The Galaxy S3 earphones are actually quite good. On par with Bose, Beats, Senheisser

Peanuts. said:
I'm currently using my Galaxy S3 earphones. I can confirm all buttons are working including mic.
Pause/Play, Volume Up & Down
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Wow. Just for me..
These work out of the box with the NX5. No app, no patch, no nothing required?? And all the buttons work?
That would be good news!
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jRi0T68 said:
Alternatively, the working middle button can be programmed using Headset Button Controller to do everything the other two buttons would do. IMO, it's a better compromise than sacrificing sound quality for functionality.
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What single button remote earphones would you suggest? They would be for podcasts rather than music so sound quality doesn't have to be amazing. My only requirement is that they not be in-ear, but rather the ones that sit outside of the ear canal. Like these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-...383733213&sr=8-7&keywords=sennheiser+earphone
Reason being i need them for 13 Hr a day use and in ears cause problems for that duration. I'm looking for Sennheisers like those above but with the button. Not having any luck finding any so far though. Maybe an inline remote adapter would do the trick? Then i could carry on using the ones i currently have.
Any suggestions?

DirkGently said:
What single button remote earphones would you suggest? They would be for podcasts rather than music so sound quality doesn't have to be amazing. My only requirement is that they not be in-ear, but rather the ones that sit outside of the ear canal. Like these:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-...383733213&sr=8-7&keywords=sennheiser+earphone
Reason being i need them for 13 Hr a day use and in ears cause problems for that duration. I'm looking for Sennheisers like those above but with the button. Not having any luck finding any so far though. Maybe an inline remote adapter would do the trick? Then i could carry on using the ones i currently have.
Any suggestions?
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Earbuds vs. IEMs is always tricky for me, because my main focus is on the latter. Audio Technica C505i is a good option, but if you only want them for podcasts, then you may just want whatever is cheapest.
As for in-ears, have you ever tried them with foam tips? It's entirely different than silicone/rubber tips. I find myself having no problem with keeping mine in all day (with clean ears, I clean mine daily, wax makes them itch in my ears). Of course, if my memory serves me right, you do most of your music listening with HD650s, right? Then you probably have little need for anything more than basic earbuds.
How much were you looking to pay? You can easily spend over £100 on earbuds, or spend under £10. An inline adaptor would be cheapest and seems to fit your needs.
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jRi0T68 said:
Earbuds vs. IEMs is always tricky for me, because my main focus is on the latter. Audio Technica C505i is a good option, but if you only want them for podcasts, then you may just want whatever is cheapest.
As for in-ears, have you ever tried them with foam tips? It's entirely different than silicone/rubber tips. I find myself having no problem with keeping mine in all day (with clean ears, I clean mine daily, wax makes them itch in my ears). Of course, if my memory serves me right, you do most of your music listening with HD650s, right? Then you probably have little need for anything more than basic earbuds.
How much were you looking to pay? You can easily spend over £100 on earbuds, or spend under £10. An inline adaptor would be cheapest and seems to fit your needs.
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Those Audio Technica look perfect. I can't find out much information about the remote though. Do you think it'll work with the Headset Button Controller app?
You're right. I use HD650 at home for music, Soundmagic E10 at the gym, and Sennheiser earphones at work for podcasts. My Shure SE530 are gathering dust in my drawer!

I haven't had a pair that wouldn't work with it yet. If the middle button works, HBC should let you do everything you need from the center button.
I've yet to get my hands on Audio Technica with a remote, though.
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jRi0T68 said:
I haven't had a pair that wouldn't work with it yet. If the middle button works, HBC should let you do everything you need from the center button.
I've yet to get my hands on Audio Technica with a remote, though.
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Will soon find out. I've ordered a pair! Thanks for the recommendation mate. Providing they both work, whether i use these or the Samsung ones might depend on how easy the access is to the remote while i'm using them. Ideally the remotes would be at the jack end near my pocket, but they'll probably at the business end where i'd have to dig under my jumper to reach it somehow!
We'll see!

DirkGently said:
Are these available anywhere to buy? I only need a cheepo pair of earphones with buttons for listening to podcasts at work. It'd save a lot of wear and tear on my phone if i could just pause/play easily and without having to whip my phone out every time.
I find it unbelievable that manufacturers of Android phones still haven't sorted this out. There needs to be a standard created that all manufacturers can use. If we had one the headphone makers would get on board and then there would be limitless choice for consumers. Clearly there is demand for this so why hasn't it happened yet? It absolutely blows my mind!
Edit: These are the ones, right?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...e_Phones_Bluetooth_Acc_ET&hash=item1e7c774ea9
I can only find them in white.
Edit2: Ordered a pair of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-S...PHONES-FOR-GALAXY-S-3-III-I9300-/300737038524
I'll try them with and without Headset Button Controller to see how they fare. Will Headset Button Controller even work on KitKat? Anybody want to guess?
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Yep those are the ones
They only came in white for the Galaxy S3 as far as I know. In Australia that is.

So the first of my orders to arrive was a Belkin In-line Adaptor. It's handy because it puts the controls near my pocket where i can get to them easily, and it works with any headphones. Designed to work with iPod though so i didn't expect much.
With and without the HBC app the Middle Button does Play/Pause.
With and without the HBC app the other buttons don't function at all.
No Double Click functionality either way and long-press launches Google Now.
Play/Pause was what i needed the most so it's a start. I'll test the other 3-Button earphones when they arrive.
Edit: Both the Audio Technica and Samsung's arrived too. The former are really good quality with great construction. You definitely get what you pay for! They're comfortable and sound great. As far as the remote though, they behave exactly as above. Play/Pause only on middle button, with or without the app.
The Samsung's are in ear which is no good for me, but i bought them more out of curiosity than anything else. They do indeed work as Peanuts said. Volume Up/Volume Down, as well as Play/Pause. This was the same, with or without the app. It seems the app isn't capable of doing anything on the Nexus 5 as yet.
The Audio Technica pair will replace the cheepo Sennheisers i was using for podcast listening and i'm already finding the Play/Pause functionality indispensible.

A-Jays five?
So bought the A-Jays five: http://www.jays.se/a-jays-five At present I have the Nexus 4. Did not realise that three button headsets don't work with the Nexus 4. They however work with the wife's Note 3. I will eventually upgrade to the Nexus 5, once the price drops in HK. Any idea if the A-Jays five will work with the Nexus 5? I have asked Jays, they say they haven't as yet tested the Nexus 5 with the a-Jays five (ironic naming btw).

Headphones for Pixel 2 XL (Type C and Bluetooth)

Hey fellows,
using a Galaxy s7 edge since 1.5 years with a 3.5mm Headphonejack, I have to rethink, how to hear music on my Pixel 2 XL.
Tbh i dont like to use 3.5mm headphons with the adapter because of comfort and sound quality.
Thats why I would like to have a nice wired (Type C) or / and good bluetooth in-ear headphones.
Im looking for cheap but good sounding earphones. Any hints?
Actually i guess im going to get Meizu EP51 as bluetooth earphones for running and gym. And now im searching for great wired type c phones.
Let me know, which one you'll get.
Regards!

for Bluetooth go with a good aptx or aptx-hd headphones/earphones
for usb c they are new and there is no good ones so far
for the premium earphones, selection check these
http://a.co/eqpvVeD
http://a.co/0CKRTBw
http://a.co/d5YATXo
http://a.co/aj86CMn
http://a.co/c9FFgA5
http://a.co/2yw7bb5
for premium headphones
http://a.co/gS9DXdi
http://a.co/dUIGl6D
http://a.co/8MmjVbI
http://a.co/a4PLu1i
for cheaper options earphones
http://a.co/cBZvL5B
http://a.co/arc7r0H
http://a.co/5cRiWlS
http://a.co/beOvBst
http://a.co/4yvDfZ1
http://a.co/4ECDD15
for cheaper options headphones
http://a.co/a9EryKC
http://a.co/4u9KjJp
http://a.co/7RaEOm7
this is just an example of what can you find
check the reviews before buying

I'm in the same market, but am waiting to see what happens in the Google Assistant space. Googles website lists a few of the newer premium models that will support Google Assistant, but only some are in stock.
Libratone Q Adapt USB-C
Libratone Q Adapt BT (over ear)
Other models from AiAiAi and Master and Dymanic are coming soon, but most of them are over ear. There's a full list here.
I have the Rowkin's for my in ear bluetooth currently. Can't get much smaller than that.
Lastly, since you asked about in ear USB-C, you can try these out from Zorloo. I had a pair of their Micro-USB Ze:ro's and loved them.

Here is another list
https://9to5google.com/2017/10/05/h...phones-currently-compatible-with-the-pixel-2/

Is there any options for bluetooth 5.0 headphones? Is there any benefit to having BT5.0? The range on my current BT headphones is very weak especially when in my workout carrying case.

I have the Plantronics Backbeat Fit, and I love them. They sound really good (not premium, high-end I don't think), they don't move around when I'm working out, and they are super comfortable. They have a new gen out too. I think I paid $65-70 for them open box?
I checked out reviews for all of the major headphone brands, also tried out a couple cheaper ones. Most did not fair well in reviews except this set, and the others I tried were not good.
Anyway, check out the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJLMBQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I have these.
https://www.bose.com/en_us/products...ndsport-free-wireless.html#ProductTabs_tab999
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GatorsUF said:
Is there any options for bluetooth 5.0 headphones? Is there any benefit to having BT5.0? The range on my current BT headphones is very weak especially when in my workout carrying case.
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Bluetooth 5 has a range 120 to 140 feet, as apposed to 33 feet with most 4.1 bluetooth devices. But you will need a bluetooth device that matches the bluetooth accessory to get the distance. There are also other enhancements such as multiple devices can be used at the same time. I read an articel on this a few weeks ago. I hope my memory has given you some big enhancements with bluetooth 5.

chazall1 said:
Bluetooth 5 has a range 120 to 140 feet, as apposed to 33 feet with most 4.1 bluetooth devices. But you will need a bluetooth device that matches the bluetooth accessory to get the distance. There are also other enhancements such as multiple devices can be used at the same time. I read an articel on this a few weeks ago. I hope my memory has given you some big enhancements with bluetooth 5.
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one problem though
the range and data rate was enhanced but ONLY for bluetooth low energy devices
normal high power devices got nothing
https://www.androidauthority.com/bluetooth-5-gary-explains-703734/

Bose sound sport wireless for the win. They are awesome sound quality. 150 bucks. In my opinion the new truly wireless 250 dollar ones aren't worth it.

I bought these when I was waiting on my Essential to come, and they actually worked really well. Wasn't sure about the whole noise cancelling thing, but since they don't need to be charged separately (the phone powers the noise cancelling), I figured I would give them a shot. Really liked them, but ended up returning the Essential in favor of the 2 XL, so now I'm just hoping they're compatible, but I'm hoping that won't be an issue...they're not the most comfortable, since they have the large rubber things so they stay in place for active folks (I'm not one of them), but I got used to them. And the noise cancelling and ambient noise feature are actually pretty useful. But they've been sitting dormant since I returned the Essential and came back to good old Shamu (If only I could find a reverse 3.5mm -> USB-C adapter hahah). The fact that I got them for like $80 (down from $200 which is just ridiculous) made it a pretty good deal in my mind. The 17th can't come soon enough!
PS I wanted earbuds and didn't want wireless, or anything that needed to be charged, but the options seem to be extremely limited at this point
http://www.htc.com/us/accessories/jbl-reflect-aware-c-earphones/

gettinwicked said:
I have the Plantronics Backbeat Fit, and I love them. They sound really good (not premium, high-end I don't think), they don't move around when I'm working out, and they are super comfortable. They have a new gen out too. I think I paid $65-70 for them open box?
I checked out reviews for all of the major headphone brands, also tried out a couple cheaper ones. Most did not fair well in reviews except this set, and the others I tried were not good.
Anyway, check out the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJLMBQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Absolutely agree. I need good gym headphones that didnt cost $200, and didnt move or fall out or break from sweat. These things are fantastic and i got'm for like $60 from costco

I got these about a year ago but my Nexus 6p doesn't support apt-x (i know it can with some tweaking in Oreo) can't wait to try them out with my new Pixel next week
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SNI44CQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_t543zbXEXW8GA

vansmack said:
I have the https://www.rowkin.com/rowkin-bit-charge - Rowkin's for my in ear bluetooth currently. Can't get much smaller than that.
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Too bad they have such terrible reviews... I was extremely interested in the Surge pair until i read the review on the charge....
vansmack said:
Lastly, since you asked about in ear USB-C, you can try https://www.zorloo.com/product-page/aero-digital-earphone-usb-c these out from Zorloo. I had a pair of their Micro-USB Ze:ro's and loved them.
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How loud did they get? At 100% I would like the music to be uncomfortably loud.
I'm also extremely interested in the https://en-us.sennheiser.com/headphones-bluetooth-hd1-free - Sennheiser HD1 Free. The HD1 non free has great reviews.
I ordered these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y686X78/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_dp_Qa53zbXQQ9TVS - TaoTronics Bluetooth Headphones Model Ft-bh16 for a temporary pair and backup.

fergdizzle9090 said:
Absolutely agree. I need good gym headphones that didnt cost $200, and didnt move or fall out or break from sweat. These things are fantastic and i got'm for like $60 from costco
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Yep, I love mine. They sound REALLY good for just being little earbuds. I've had very nice over-ear headphones, currently have a pair of AiAiAi's, and the fit beats are pretty good! Jump rope is the only thing I've found that makes them budge. Floor workouts, everything else they don't move.

fergdizzle9090 said:
Absolutely agree. I need good gym headphones that didnt cost $200, and didnt move or fall out or break from sweat. These things are fantastic and i got'm for like $60 from costco
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Another agreed, they are excellent for my HIIT cardio workouts and reasonable price!

I love my PowerBeats 2. I previously tested a bunch of different Bluetooth headphones for the gym and these are the only ones that stay in my ears consistently and have excellent sound. Battery life is around 8 hours and the Bluetooth connection distance is quite good. I can put my phone on a ledge and work my way through a ~100ft area for the weights and never lose signal.
If I decide to go with the Pixel 2 XL (still debating) I'll be getting the PowerBeats 3 for the gym and leave my PowerBeats 2 at my office desk. One area of contention with the loss of the headphone jack is that I work from home full time and have various clients calling me multiple times a day. So I usually have a set of wired headphones sitting on my desk that I can quickly plug in before answering the phone. With the 2 XL I won't have that option so I'll resort to the PowerBeats 2 to always be ready to quickly turn on and pair.
For those wondering, the PowerBeats 3 are essentially the same as the previous generation but with an even greater Bluetooth signal range and longer battery life.

I have been using the Samsung Gear Circle for years. They sounds great, stay in my ear while at the gym and the battery seems to last forever.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ODDNPNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_Xsb5zbT05ATW3
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gettinwicked said:
I have the Plantronics Backbeat Fit, and I love them. They sound really good (not premium, high-end I don't think), they don't move around when I'm working out, and they are super comfortable. They have a new gen out too. I think I paid $65-70 for them open box?
I checked out reviews for all of the major headphone brands, also tried out a couple cheaper ones. Most did not fair well in reviews except this set, and the others I tried were not good.
Anyway, check out the link below.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KJLMBQQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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These headphones have lasted through 2 washes for me. They sound great if you squeeze them into your ear canal, but I can't think of a way to keepnthem in like that. Otherwise they are great because they hang on and don't fall out.
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