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Wired Headset Recommendation?

Happy New Year everyone!
I've been searching for a specific type of headset to use with the ET4G for weeks without success and hoping someone might be able to help.
I'm a runner and for years have used these Sony clip on headpones:
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I've found that they are the only style of headphones that don't keep falling out when I am out running and sweating (the ear bud style keep falling out, I tried the Motorola S10-HD Bluetooth headset but found that enough sweat will short out the Bluetooth receiver on the back). While the Sony headphones work fine with the ET4G, to use it for phone calls I have to hold the device up to my mouth; so I am looking for something with a built-in microphone.
Might anyone have a recommendation for a wired headset with microphone similar to the headphones pictured above?
Thanks so much for your thoughtful feedback!

I don't know how the skullcandy 50/50's are (w/mic) but the titans sound really great (no mic). The titans have good low end and good clarity.

I can't speak from experience this is just an idea of what "might" work, but the Monster iSport Immersion Headphones may be what you're looking for.
Pros:
Water proof (You can actually rinse them off)
Light weight
Built in cable controls
***Check for device compatibility first as they may or may not work with Android devices as far as the controls go***
Great build quality
Noise cancellation
Cons:
Noise cancellation (Not good if your running in areas with traffic as you'll need to be able to hear oncoming traffic etc)
Price (The Monster cable site lists them at $149.95) though I'm sure they can be had cheaper online (Ebay, Amazon etc)
They also come in black.

I don't run very much, but I have a pair of Sennheiser MM 50 iP earbuds that suction into the ear.
While I'm at work, I can rack servers, change backup batteries, and run around the datacentre like a mad man and they never fall out.
Also, the sound quality is EXCELLENT and I can barely hear anything outside.
Only downside is that I like to hear what's going on outside of my earbuds when talking on the phone. So, they're great for music and quick phone calls, but for longer calls I don't care for them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001FWYXF0/ref=oh_o03_s00_i01_details

Thanks to each of you for your suggestions so far; looking forward to any other suggestions folks might have.
The one suggestion that comes somewhat close is the Monster iSport Immersion because it comes close to clipping on the ear which, along with the Mic, is the key feature for me because having tried every modification of in-ear/ear bud style- they all fall out whereas the ear clip prevents that.
Has anyone tried:
Powerbeats by Dre Sport?
or
The Sprint Stereo Headset
http://shop2.sprint.com/NASApp/onli...ID=HPX2480R_C&topPageNumber=0&subPageNumber=0
Thanks again for your continued help.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk

Hi all,
I've had these headphones since January (2012). I can vouch how durable they are and they do sound AMAZING. I'd always hated the in-ear phones because they'd always fall out. The little in-ear clip on these does a good job of staying put, once you fit yourself with the properly sized attachments (included).
The iSport Immersions are awesome, but know this...the only part that works with Android devices is the pause/play button. Track skipping does NOT work. When running or working out, I tend to not mess with the music very much, so for me it's not very important.
Monster does make a iSport LIVESTRONG (yellow) with Universal control. Basically the same as the Immersion, but different control. I'd recommend these over the Immersion for Android users.
Cheers!
EL TEJANO said:
I can't speak from experience this is just an idea of what "might" work, but the Monster iSport Immersion Headphones may be what you're looking for.
Pros:
Water proof (You can actually rinse them off)
Light weight
Built in cable controls
***Check for device compatibility first as they may or may not work with Android devices as far as the controls go***
Great build quality
Noise cancellation
Cons:
Noise cancellation (Not good if your running in areas with traffic as you'll need to be able to hear oncoming traffic etc)
Price (The Monster cable site lists them at $149.95) though I'm sure they can be had cheaper online (Ebay, Amazon etc)
They also come in black.
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Go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of body glove in ear buds. They come with over ear clips. I work on an oil rig and they stay put no matter what. Plus they are only 20 bucks and sound 20 times better than the skull candy ear buds I have. Almost as good as my Sure ear buds. Built in mic too
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Hope this helps

Suggestions on Bluetooth stereo headset

So I am looking for people who have real world experience with their Bluetooth headsets to help me out.
I am quite picky and finicky when it comes to my earpiece preferences.
Firstly I HATE this style of earpiece:
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I have tried COUNTLESS tips, they simply do not work with my ear. they fall out and are uncomfortable.
These wired Bose headphones with the "winglet" and the soft "canal" thing are by far the most comfortable earpieces I have ever worn.
I bought them about a year ago wore them straight for about a month. I couldn't live with the "made for iphone" in line remote. So i returned them.
I would likely be interested in custom fit molding, if available.
Audio quality is also important to me, the bose i tried sounded great, but I have heard better. If I can achieve almost bose quality in a bluetooth package I would be very happy.
Volume is not so much a concern with me, that being said I do not want to strain to hear a soft spoken person on the other end of line.
I would prefer controls on the earpiece itself as opposed to the in-line behind the neck controls.
I do not mind the over the ear style in fact these were my go to headphones in high school
Battery life is not that big of an issue for me (obviously the longer lasting the better though XD) as long as they last 4+ hours I should manage just fine.
I am expecting some standard features as well. pause playback(where available) when answering call, relatively good noise cancellation, sweat resistant, etc.
All in all I am willing to spend $200-$300 for the perfect headset for me.
I appreciate any good reviews and suggestions,
thanks,
~thatsnailguy

@thatsnailguy: have you tried Comply Foam Tips? I reviewed it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314567 Also, a lot of vendors starting to implement removable stabilizer wing tips (like BlueBudsX : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234057 , although I prefer BackBeatGo 2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2433088).

@vectron: Those seem very similar, so out of those two I would have to go with whichever one seemed to have the best audio quality. What is your opinion. BTW those reviews were really helpful.
The bluebuds look nice and with 8 hours battery life it sounds great.
Just one thing I cant get over, if I do decide to go with one of these I will have to try the Comply Foam tips, but I am very skeptical. I dont think that my ear canal is shaped to hold the buds up. Have you ever seen tips that are hollow and soft like the bose tips, not designed to be structurally sound but just to funnel the sound into the ear?

thatsnailguy said:
@vectron: Those seem very similar, so out of those two I would have to go with whichever one seemed to have the best audio quality. What is your opinion. BTW those reviews were really helpful.
The bluebuds look nice and with 8 hours battery life it sounds great.
Just one thing I cant get over, if I do decide to go with one of these I will have to try the Comply Foam tips, but I am very skeptical. I dont think that my ear canal is shaped to hold the buds up. Have you ever seen tips that are hollow and soft like the bose tips, not designed to be structurally sound but just to funnel the sound into the ear?
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Oh, if you want more reviews, check out everything I have reviewed on XDA so far: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192333 - scroll down, a ton of stuff
Regarding BluebudsX vs Plantronics BBG2 comparison, scroll down my BBG2 review to the 2nd post where I made a more detailed comparison including similar Anker headphones as well (but those are very uncomfortable even for my big ear canals lol!!!). BBG2 has fantastic audio sound for wireless headphones, and their case has a built in battery charger so after you use it - store them back int he case where they will get charged up, additional 10hr of playback, including a rapid charge mode; plus they are cheaper. It's tricky with wireless headphones because sound will get compressed through bt protocol. New BT4.0 standard with apt-x technology helps to preserve the sound quality, but not in all the cases. Some vendors come up with their own "decompression" algorithm. I enjoyed quality of Plantronics better. But sound quality is always a matter of personal taste So I always recommend people to buy from Amazon for hassle free return if it doesn't meet your expectations.
Another thing to keep in mind, on the last page of BlueBudsX review, people started to post about Decibullz custom eartips: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2234057&page=6 - maybe that will be a solution for you, to custom mold your own eartip, and its not that expensive either.

Review of Bidenuo G800 in-ear headphone with android controls w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Bidenuo G800 in-ear headphone with Android controls. http://dx.com/p/bidenuo-g800-in-ear...-silver-3-5mm-126cm-cable-254398#.Uyzy6rCPL3h
I'm very pleased to see that more and more companies are starting to recognize importance of fully integrated in-line remote dedicated specifically to Android smartphones. Though multi-function control even with iPhone dedicated remote usually works with Android, volume buttons don't. With this particular model of Bidenuo headphones, I was intrigued since it had "for android" indicator on the box. Plus, it looked really cool Here is what I found.
I have reviewed a number of Bidenuo headphones from dx.com in the past, and those always arrived in a nice looking package. Out of the box, I was very impressed with a level of design details and included accessories. First of all, it comes with a neat looking hard shell storage case, oval in shape instead of a typical round. Also, included was a shirt clip and a set of hybrid eartips, much better quality than a typical silicone eartips. Headphones had a flat textured rubbery cable which appeared to be tangle-free. From a distance, the cable kind of looks like a shoelace, actually very original design. 3.5mm headphone connector was straight and gold plated, and also had a decent strain relief. At the other end, you have a similar strain relief connecting cable to earphones inside of a lightweight metal housing. Now, here is something where I have love-hate comment. The diamond cut of these earphones look cool, but it can "rub" you the wrong way depending on the size of your ears. In theory, once you put it in your ear, it should stay there without moving. But if you don't have a good fitment and earbud is moving, that diamond cut finish will not feel as pleasant rubbing against you ear. I personally didn't have a problem with it, but others might do.
Labeled as "for Android", I was able to confirm it's remote working perfectly with my Note 2 where multi-function button single click performed Play/Pause/Call, double-click to Skip Next, triple-click to Skip Back, and long-press to start Google NOW. Also, Volume up/down buttons worked perfectly, which I would expect for HTC, LG, and Sony phones as well. Call sound quality was good. Regarding audio playback, don't expect high audiophile quality for something that cost $17 plus change. But for that price, it sounded pretty good. Bass was punchy (not deep and boomy), mids/treble were clear. For general audio listening and phone control these will do the job fine!
Overall, Bidenuo G800 was a nice set of in-ear headphones with a confirmed full Android controls. For that price, the sound was not bad at all, and they also had a decent build quality. My only concern was with diamond cut exterior finish which might not suite everybody, depending on your ear size and headphone fitment. But in general, they look pretty cool and represent a good value considering included premium hybrid eartips and a protective case.
Here are the pictures.
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Review of HZSound HZ-EP001 in-ear headphones w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of HZSound HZ-EP001 in-ear headphones. http://penonaudio.com/HZSOUND-HZ-EP001
For those following my headphone reviews, you probably realized by now that quality headphones doesn't have to cost arm'n'leg. That's why I enjoy reviewing budget priced headphones, almost as much as I do some of the better known expensive brand names, and often refer to them as "giant killers" because they sound on par with other headphones that cost at least 2-3 times as much. When I saw Penonaudio listed a pair of new HZ-EP001 headphones from a company I never heard of and priced at $24.90, it really got my attention, and I was interested to find out if they sound as good as they look. Here is what I found.
Arrived in all black box, HZ-EP001 had a quality packaging with some of the familiar design elements from HiFiMAN and VSonic; definitely a first class presentation of the product. Along with headphones, HZSound included a number of accessories such as a set of S/M/L silicone tips, a pair of double-flange tips, a pair of foam tips, a carabiner clip, and a hard shell rectangular headphone case. Though earips were basically generic, I was actually quite impressed with a quality of the case. Headphones itself had a decent build quality and rather a non-traditional round disk shape. One important advantage of such shape is that it doesn't stick out and sits flush with your ear's inner rim, thus making it comfortable to put your head on a pillow while wearing these.
The design has an outer aluminum metal shell with an etched surface and an inner plastic body with an angled nozzle. Such unique shape made it very comfortable to wear these headphones wire down or wire up (though you will need to flip L/R sides for that). The shell has an air port opening on the back and another pinhole one at the base of the nozzle. Both earpieces had a clear L/R marking and also an id bump-dot on the left strain relief, where both strain relieves had a nice flow with a design while protecting wire attachment to the shell. Headphone wires were round and soft, and a little bit thinner before y-splitter, and then thicker going down to a straight gold plated connector. Both connector and y-splitter capsule have a similar design with details matching earpiece outer shell. In addition it has a cable cinch that slides right into y-splitter cavity when not in use. I found very little microphonics contributed by the cable, and also headphones itself provided better than average sound isolation, at least for anatomy of my ear where I prefer a shallow insertion.
They look cool, that's for sure, but what about the sound? HZ-EP001 are warm, smooth, and have a little v-shaped sound signature. Low end extends down to a moderate level of sub-bass with a punchy mid-bass which spills a bit into lower mids, though it doesn't make it bloated but rather adds thickness to a full body sound. Mids are smooth and warm, a bit recessed but still clear. Treble is also smooth with some roll off. Their lack of brightness makes sound less detailed but it still has enough clarity. Soundstage has an average width/depth. Also, I found it to sound good with any source, and amping was not necessary.
Overall, I definitely enjoyed these headphones. Everything from a design and a build quality to an included headphone case has a premium feel above its sub $25 price. Sound signature is not necessary suited for a detailed analytical listening, but has a nice warm, smooth, full body fun sound with a decent amount of bass that works great with EDM, pop, and rock music. And as I mentioned before, these are among few in-ear headphones that I can wear in bed with my head on the pillow without hurting my ears. Definitely a worthy addition to anyone's budget headphone collection!
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Review of MEElectronics KidJamz headphones with volume limiting w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of MEElectronics KidJamz safe listening headphones for kids with a volume limiting technology http://www.meelec.com/KidJamz_Safe_Listening_Headphones_for_Kids_p/hp-kj15-bk-mee.htm , currently available on Amazon at an introduction price of $9.99 : http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics-KJ15-Lightweight-Headphones-Volume-Limiting/dp/B00O5A4WHS/
Today I'm going to share with you about a very special pair of headphones. It doesn't have removable cables or multi-driver design, it doesn't have endorsement of rap stars or other celebrities, and it doesn't even have in-line controls for your smartphone. But if you are a parent or a grandparent with little/young kids in the house, these $10 headphones will be more valuable than any fancy IEMs or full size cans with all of the above mentioned features. Here is why.
The name MEElectronics is often associated with a high quality budget priced headphones, and it's well respected among many headphone enthusiasts. As a matter of fact, you will even hear quite often a seasoned Head-Fi audiophiles recommending Meelec eartips. I have tested and reviewed a number of their wired and wireless headphones in the past, but those were for my own listening pleasure. As a father of two young kids, I'm obviously concerned about their headphone listening habits, but have no way of regulating it when they use my headphones. We have purchased a number of children headphones in the past that had volume limiting feature, but they never lasted too long. That is a big problem with these types of headphones, and it's beyond me how you can design a product for an audience of 4-10 year olds, put appropriate safety features, and... have a thin cable and a flimsy plastic headband.
KidJamz headphone have a check mark next to every parents requirement. They have a thick durable tangle-free cable with a heavy duty headphone plug which has a decent strain relief and comfortable grip. The cable connection to earcup also has a good strain relief. Earcups shape and fitment is very comfortable, and they have removable foam earpads which I found to be of a higher density than other headphones of the same type. The headband is adjustable with a default state small enough for little kids, and being able to extend to an adult head size. The headband itself is rather wide which significantly helps with a comfort of wearing, and it doesn't slide off kids head. Furthermore, the headband is super flexible where it can withstand a lot of abuse without snapping in pieces. The built quality is definitely great!
I know a sound quality is not a primary requirement of these headphones, but I actually found them to sound better than I expected. Other kids headphones we owned in the past had a thin veiled sound, probably because manufacturers thought kids will not care about it. KidJamz on a contrary have a relatively clear full body sound and even some bass presence. I think it's definitely great for kids not only to experience a safe volume level and comfortable fit, but also to be able to appreciate music they are listening to. Even so the headphones are limited to 85dB level, it was still loud enough to enjoy the music or YT streaming, etc.
Overall, I was very happy I found these headphones and just wish MEElec guys would have released it sooner! We went through half a dozen of kids safe headphones in the past at twice this price, and it felt like a waste of money. KidJamz has a fantastic build quality designed specifically for kids using BPA-free non-toxic plastic, it has a very comfortable flexible headband to stay on-top of kids head without sliding down, it has a very durable cord and plenty of strain relief, and it has a very pleasant sound characteristic for a non-fatigue listening at a safe volume level. KidJamz comes in 3 vibrant colors and dirt cheap price tag of under $10. If you have little kids at home, I can't think of any reason why you shouldn't get at least a few pairs of these!!! HIGHLY recommend it!!!
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Usually my review follow-ups are based on answering questions from my readers or providing updates if it has something to do with a firmware, a new accessory, etc. I don't get a chance to write "long term use" follow ups simply because I write hundreds of reviews across multiple communities and it's physically impossible to keep a track of everything. But there is one product which I get reminded about almost every day for the last 6 months, and I feel compelled to write a short follow up to my original review of Meelectronics KidJamz headphones.
It's not accidental KidJamz never came up in any of my other reviews where I usually compare products. The truth is that I haven't found anything as simple and durable at such a low price for the little ears, thus I never compared them to anything else. Now after seeing my 7 year old, day in and day out, using KidJamz in the most extreme way by throwing them on a floor, dragging them across the room, sometime even sitting on them!!! - and they still look great and sound excellent (relative to their purpose).
The durability and flexibility of the headband, the thickness of the cable with a tough shielding, the secure connection of the cable to earcup, and high quality of build material - all that keeps these headphones intact and still usable 6 months later. I can't say the same about any of our previous "kids" headphones that never survived even a few months of my sons torture.
So here you have it. If you are still looking for super durable kid friendly headphones, you don't need to spend a fortune and can get it dirt cheap when you buy these Meelec KidJamz. Still gets my high approval as a reviewer and as a parent!