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Hey there, am wanting to get a Stereo In Ear Headset with handsfree..
Been look around and just wondering if any1 could recommend any?
Found a few, what do you think?
Thanks
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SUPERSTORE-HANDFREE-HEADSET-MICROPHONE-SUITABLE/dp/B003F135JO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272559758&sr=1-13
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PREMIUM-HANDSFREE-HANDSET-PALM-PRE-HTC-HD-HD2-HERO-/220595539084
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Hey there, am wanting to get a Stereo In Ear Headset with handsfree..
Been look around and just wondering if any1 could recommend any?
Found a few, what do you think?
Thanks
http://www.amazon.co.uk/SUPERSTORE-HANDFREE-HEADSET-MICROPHONE-SUITABLE/dp/B003F135JO/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1272559758&sr=1-13
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PREMIUM-HANDSFREE-HANDSET-PALM-PRE-HTC-HD-HD2-HERO-/220595539084
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There look nice,but the price is to cheap for to be good!I use Sony mdr-ex38,I recommended instead,good price and good sound!
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDREX38iP-BLK-Earbud-Control/dp/B002M78JA2
http://www.head-direct.com/product_detail.php?p=38
Those are probably some of the nicest in-ears you can buy for less than $300.
Read this if the price seems a little much.
The shure i2c-m's can be had of ebay for a very good price and offer very good quality sound. The same drivers as the e2c's that have very good dynamic drivers that increase in sound quality quite considerably after they been used for a reasonable amount of time. I'd also buy a tripple flange set of plugs or some foam ones, my favourite being the orange medium size shure brand, they give me a perfect fit with complete sound isolation. The quality of the microphone on these is also surprisingly good, better than my expensive bluetooth sonys.
The only problem is a lack of hardware button at the neck of the headphones for answering so i just press the phones hardware button in my pockets during use.
The following are what I use to listen to music and talk hands free.
When speaking to someone the caller is in stereo.
Although not "in ear" very reasonably priced.
http://www.lubixmobile.com/content.php?mode=view&c_idx=c0005&c_type=06&str_block=l001
i made a thread.. it might interest you... i happen to think they are perfect and one of the best... in sound quality, looks etc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656265&highlight=moda
Thanks alot people Now just to decide....
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i made a thread.. it might interest you... i happen to think they are perfect and one of the best... in sound quality, looks etc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656265&highlight=moda
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hey thats what these forums are for yea?? lol no problem
I am looking for a good set of in ear headphones to replace my Dr. Dre beats. I know some on here have commented on said headphones in a negative light, but they do have great bass, but not so great treble. Also, they always seem to slip out of my ear.
Can someone point me in the direction of a good set of in ear headphones. Ones that would be wrap around the ear would be even better. I have been looking at some of the Shure headphones, but have yet to pull the trigger.
Any recommendations would be great, even better with somewhat of an explanation as to why I should get the suggested headphones and any personal experience with your own.
Thank you, MSD
Shure all the way. The more you spend, the better quality you get (SE 535 are amazing). Second goes to Etymotic Research ER4 line.
Either are light-years beyond all other in-ears.
This from a Sennheiser HD800 headphone fan.
-Adam
I just bought bose MIE2 mobile headset for 140 bucks at best buy, and the quality is amazing. Works with all music button clicks, and in line Mic is mind blowing good.
I'm looking into the SE535s as we speak. I was wondering if you have these and were willing to share your experience with them (sound quality, comfort, gym use). That would be great.
For in ears, my previous favorite for years had been the Etymotic ER4. With a good, sealed, in-ear fit, nothing could come close to the flat frequency response through a delicious mid-range all the way up to the limits of high-frequency audibility. Bass was thin, however, but acceptable.
The Shure 535 replicate the incredible, crystalline flat-response of the Etymotics, but add a rich, accurate, fast bass to the mix and are a better headphone for it. They are comfortable for a good in-ear seal.
Now, nothing is better than a good headphone amp and a pair of balanced Sennheiser HD800s with an HD audio source and a good DAC - but for compressed music on a portable player, the Shures are state-of-the-art.
I have a buddy that works for Shure as an engineer. I'm going to see if he can get me a better price. I read about 5 reviews and each states the same you did. These seem like the right fit for me.
Thanks adamsfbay for your help.
Also, RogerPodacter, thanks for telling me about the MIE2s. I checked them out, but I'm not a fan of Bose. I have a pair of AIAIAI y-com greys for use with phone conversations.
Sidenote, AIAIAI is a great headphone company from Denmark if anyone is interested in their style, kinda funky www.aiaiai.dk
Shures are awful. My SE210s just fell apart after a years use. The cable split, the jack shorted, and the rubber on the housings peeled off.
I've had nothing but good luck with the Etymotic sets I've owned. Their customer service is fantastic, and the IEMs themselves are world class. My ER6s lasted four years with constant use, and the hf5s that replaced them have been flawless.
Get a set of hf5s, you won't be disappointed. If you have extra cash, spring for the custom fit option. I LOVE mine.
What's your budget? $500 for the 535's? Checkout Future Sonics Atrio M5, nice warm sounds and amazing low-end, they can be had for well under $2bills and can't be beat by anything under $350.
You might not have heard of Future Sonics before but they are one of the industry leaders in concert and studio in-ear and reference monitors. These guys know their ****.
Thanks for the input, ill check those out. More recommendations are never a bad thing. Thanks XDAers
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ikon8 said:
What's your budget? $500 for the 535's? Checkout Future Sonics Atrio M5, nice warm sounds and amazing low-end, they can be had for well under $2bills and can't be beat by anything under $350.
You might not have heard of Future Sonics before but they are one of the industry leaders in concert and studio in-ear and reference monitors. These guys know their ****.
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i'm spending wayyy too little, and enjoying wayyy too much my $4 noise cancelling ear buds. do folks really pay that much for earbuds or earphones ?
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i'm spending wayyy too little, and enjoying wayyy too much my $4 noise cancelling ear buds. do folks really pay that much for earbuds or earphones ?
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It is a bit much for any average listener, but for the audiophile hearing even the most minute difference in sound can mean a much better experience. Just like most of XDA, we are phone enthusiasts, but than there are so many other things that everyone seems to enjoy. If your $4 dollar headphones do the trick than thats not a bad thing, but going from $4 to $300 headsets is like going from standard definition TV to high definition TV. To each their own.
I know I saw above that they didnt hold up but I have had my se210 set for a little over a year and they still look and perform like new. Sound pretty good to me and I do have a decent ear. Use B&K Home system thru NAD stuff etc.
No expert, just I can tell the difference between different speakers or headphones.
What's your budget? Care to venture into the area of customs?
I have the JH Audio JH5 for $399, and they're awesome..
Good alternatives to the SE535 are the Westone IEM's, the Sennheiser IE8 if bass is your thing. These threads at Head-Fi might help you out, make a solid choice for yourself.
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread...pared-monster-beats-tour-lil-jamz-added-12-29
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/450407/multiple-iem-shootout-v-3
Head-Fi has a huge amount of content. Don't get overwhelmed.
Hiya, im interested in gettin another pair of headphones and was wondering which ones were decent for around the £80-£150 mark, i have a pair of beats by dre solo's at the moment but i feel i could maybe get a better pair for the price i am paying?
So was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on what were a good brand to buy either from experience or whatever?
I listen to alot of rnb, hip hop and dance music, so if anyone has any suggestions id be happy to hear them
Thanks alot
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Depends on if you actually want to hear your music or you want gimmicky EQ settings.
www.head-fi.org is your best bet.
Do you want actual headphones, or in-ears?
I've always been a fan of Skull Candy headphones. They are crystal clear.
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i cant ever see myself paying that much money for a pair of headphones... absolutely ridiculous. I'm always happy with simple pair of headphones that will last a good while and serve its purpose. Don't see the point in paying so much money for something that could accidentally break as soon as you put it in your bag
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I've always been a fan of Skull Candy headphones. They are crystal clear.
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They're not horrible, but if you do your homework, you can spend $20-40 on headphones that sound better than the best Skull Candy headphones.
I spent $100 on my Shure SE215's. They've got a 2 year warranty dvd removable cables, in addition to fantastic sound for those who like some bass with strong mids. They sound 3 times as good as my old Klipsch S4i's.
No danger in buying high quality audio of you take care of it.
Sony MDR-7506
They've been the industry standard for almost 25 years for a reason.
I bought a pair of Ultimate Ears 700 some time back and am extremely pleased with them. First, look what the Head-Fi crowd think of them:
http://www.head-fi.org/products/ultimate-ears-700-noise-isolating-earphones
As you can see they come highly recommended! My other IEM's are Shure SE530's, which for a long time were the benchmark by which all other IEM's were measured. Unfortunately they are also clunky, cumbersome and not at all suitable for sports use, which is why i bought the UE 700's.
The sound characteristics between the two are very similar though, which is remarkable considering that the Shures cost between two and three times as much as the UE's. If you consider yourself to be appreciative of audiophile quality though, you won't be disappointed by these. They really punch above their weight! The Shures are lower impedence and therefore easier to drive, although the UE's aren't so high that they require amping. Most portable MP3 players should be capable of providing a sufficient volume for the listener using the UE's.
Returning to the sports angle, one of the biggest benefits to me is the compact nature of the UE's. They are tiny, yet despite that don't feel at all fragile or weak. Using Comply Foam Tips they remain wedged into my ear canal throughout a three hour gym session no matter what activity i'm doing. They can also be worn with the cord over the ear or hanging down. There's no benefit or drawback to either that i can feel, it's user preference only. Nice to have the choice though.
If in three years i'm looking for another pair of IEM's to buy, i'd buy another pair of the UE 700's for sure!
I considered those highly myself, but wanted a little more bass. I figure when I'm ready to buy my next pair, it'll be something similar to UE 900.
Gotta love Head-Fi. Tons of great information over there.
so every pair of headphones ive tried (about 8) seem to have a problem staying connected in the jack. ive had some cheapo $5 earbuds to trying out a friends Beats by Dre professional studio headset that he spent an ungodly amount on. i read somewhere that the slightly smaller jack on some headphones fit better in the port than others, actually snapping in place and not having disconnection problems like ive been.
i have 3 shifts and every one of them cant seem to keep the headphones from disconnecting and scaring the **** out of people i pass by on the street with my *RAWRAWRAWR* music while i fight to get the connection. any little tap dislodges them.
so are there any half decent, reasonably priced headphones at like Walmart or Target or Radioshack i can pick up that WORK with these damn phones?
Read through these two threads... they may be of some help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2040903
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=950552
I only ever had a problem with one jack and I've had my Shift for two years and I used it almost every day.
I use the 40 dollar or whatever Phillips for Android earbuds. The ones that have the ear hook and mic. They sound nice for the money and are sturdy. As in I take a bus and walk a few miles everyday and they put up with me tossing them around.
Shifted from planet Namek
I use a pair of skullcandy 50/50 model they sound good and are pretty sturdy but every1 has their own taste.
sent from my jelly belly evo shift
I use a $5 pair from Walmart... Not one problem.
I used some old ones from my Touch Pro 2 days on the Shift. Also have some Panasonic Earbuds I hellua like.
yea ill probably end up getting my 50/50 skullcrushers back when i get up the funds. loved the hell out of those beasty things! hope it ends up being worth it
This is a review of two models of Awei in-ear headphones I just got from DX.com
Even so I have been reviewing a lot of brand name headphones in a more pricey range, sometime I like to switch to a budget category to show you some amazing deals and quality you can get without breaking the bank. Usually those are no-brand name products from HK retailers, but in this case I'm actually reviewing two pairs of headphones from Awei, a brand name manufacturer I'm not too familiar with until this review which I found to be surprisingly good!
First one is Awei ES-Q3 (http://dx.com/p/stylish-in-ear-earphone-for-iphone-mp3-3-5mm-jack-140cm-cable-73838) with a price tag of $4.99. While browsing on-line catalog of dx.com, these got my attention with a really cool look and 86 5-star reviews. For a price tag of $5 you can't expect too much, so I never set my expectations high. That works great when you get surprised after opening the package So starting with a package, these looked very professional, not some cheap earbuds inside clear plastic bag you get from ebay. They came with 3 sets of different size eartips, pretty good silicone quality, and also a removable cable clip to attach headphones wire to your shirt if you need to. Looking at headphones, you notice right away the high quality of construction and material. The entire wire length is braided to keep it tangle free and to add more durability. Furthermore, the driver housing, 3.5mm connector sleeve, and cable splitter in the middle are all made out of aluminum painted in copper color. This is not a cheap painted plastic, but actually a lightweight aluminum with a good paint job since I couldn't even scratch it with my nail. There is no mic or remote, these are just audio in-ear headphones. Eartips create a good seal with your ear canal for passive noise isolation. The sound is not bad. It is bass heavy with some reduction in high frequencies, while maintaining decent mids. I was actually pleasantly surprised how I was able to raise the volume (you can get a loud sound out of these) and still hear the bass without distortion.
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The next set of headphones completely took me by surprise. These are Awei ES900i in-ear headphones (http://dx.com/p/awei-es900i-stylish...-iphone-4-black-3-5mm-plug-125cm-cable-110909) for $8.99. First of all, we are talking about premium quality packaging with a magnetic display window, 3 premium pairs of different size ear-tips, and a premium genuine leather pouch. Headphones itself have flat-noodle cable, the kind you find with most of the expensive headphones nowadays. I don't know why original description page from a link above says plastic material, because these are aluminum as well, headphone housing, cable splitter, and 3.5mm connector sleeve. Everything is crafted very nicely, and looks very durable. Also you get in-line remote with mic to handle your calls and a hidden button for play/pause while listening to audio/video and pickup/hangup calls while on the phone. With a free app like JAYS or MAVEN you turn this single click button into multifunction double/triple-click for playback control to slip next/prev tracks - it worked without a problem. But what set these apart is a sound quality. I thought previous pair for $5 was good, and I expected the sound quality of these to be the same with extra $4 covering fancier packaging, leather pouch, and mic/remote. Well, the sound quality of these are easily on par with some of the $50-$60 ones. It has an enhanced bass definition, clear mids and highs, and volume that goes up pretty loud without distorting the sound. I was VERY impressed with a sound!!! Again, it's not fair to compare these with audiophile headphones that cost over $100, but for $8.99 these sound too good to be true. Also, with a proper size eartips, they provide a good passive noise isolation, and don't forget you get in-line remote with multi-function button and mic for making calls!
Both of these Awei in-ear headphones sound good, have fantastic built quality, and eye catching designs. I will give ES900i an advantage in sound quality and a more modern design with a flat style cable and also in-line remote with mic and multi-function button. Overall, I definitely recommend both, especially ES900i which I found to have a very impressive sound quality.
Thanks for the detailed review. Actually I am using now the earphones which I got with my galaxy s2. But I am not satisfied with that. I want something better. I need a better earphones with MIC. I searched a lot but couldn't find a cheap good earphones with microphone. I don't like the dollar one to five things.
I found this one on TinyDeal.
http://www.tinydeal.com/syllable-g03-35mm-in-ear-stereo-earphones-earpiece-p-77655.html
Do you think that the one you reviewed are better than this one and being cheap also?
Your expert opinion will be highly appreciated.
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Thanks for the detailed review. Actually I am using now the earphones which I got with my galaxy s2. But I am not satisfied with that. I want something better. I need a better earphones with MIC. I searched a lot but couldn't find a cheap good earphones with microphone. I don't like the dollar one to five things.
I found this one on TinyDeal.
http://www.tinydeal.com/syllable-g03-35mm-in-ear-stereo-earphones-earpiece-p-77655.html
Do you think that the one you reviewed are better than this one and being cheap also?
Your expert opinion will be highly appreciated.
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Good question. First of all, I'm not familiar with TinyDeal, is that a Russian site? I see their original currency is listed in rubles and most of the review comments in russian. With that said, those reviews are actually very positive I get a lot of stuff from DX.com which I had only success with, and as a matter of fact they have the whole Syllable page in there: http://dx.com/s/syllable
Now, "Syllable" brand is a name used for "almost real" beats by dre headphone products You can just go to amazon and look up Beats Tour to see what I'm talking about. Pretty much every headphone set on that syllable page above will "remind" you of something you have seen before for 5x-6x time the price With all that said, you can make "almost real" looking product, but the sound quality can't be duplicated. I don't have experience of listening to real Tour or "syllable" version of it to make a judgment. I did read hundreds of comments on amazon about the real Tour giving it 2stars comment because of an awful quality in general (too much bass, hollow sound, no mids or highs). So if "syllable" version uses the same drivers as Awei version - they might sound better than a real thing
Right now I see that dx.com has that particular syllable G03-03 version listed as currently sold out. But they also have some other over the ear headphone version which look pretty good, although priced anywhere from $50 to $140 (which could be a bargain when you compare these to beats $150 to $350 versions).. But I can't comment about their sound quality just by looking at or reading other people's comments. I will contact DX.com guys and see if I can review a few of these headphones.
Bottom line, at the current moment I can only voucher for Awei version I reviewed and can strongly recommend ES900i. Syllable versions - I will try to review.
Thanks once again for the reply. I have seen the thread about Syllable in dx.com. But that model which I pointed is out of stock. I couldn't see any Syllable model from dollar 50 to 150...
What do you think about this model?
http://dx.com/p/awei-ts-130vi-stere...-w-line-control-microphone-black-white-237048
As it has volume control also. The price is little more at 14 dollars.
Let me tell you that I am completely novice in this business. Your cooperation will be highly appreciated. Thanks.
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Good review!
I'm waiting for the awei es-q3 from dx hope they come soon (2 weeks to go)
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Good review!
I'm waiting for the awei es-q3 from dx hope they come soon (2 weeks to go)
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Once you get it, please share with us your impression and pics
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Once you get it, please share with use your impression and pics
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Will try..:thumbup:
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Okay just got them
Review:
When putting on the earbuds it sat very comfortable ,steady and very thight in the ear, so I couldn't wait and opened a song.(no EQ or whatsoever)
The sound is just outstanding and full it has great bass but not bloated the clarity is also very good, I owned an other pair of earbuds from DealExtreme (kanen km92) and they are just garbage when comparing it to this one. I never expected this sound of this price, a while ago I had earbuds of 10€ (soundlogic WoW) which is nothing compared to this one.
So I can recommend this product with whole my heart
TIP: if you want awei earbuds with microphone for less money than on DX Go to geekbuying.com, take a look at there just in case
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Got my AWEI ES900i !!!
Hey all .
I also bought
AWEI ES900i
from ebay for ~9$
and after 1 month of usage im very satisfied from the quality of sound they produce!!
recommended for buying !
I had awei es900i. I was very happy with the sound quality but they gave up after 5 months which was so disappointing for me. Sound stopped coming from one side and then another. Does anybody has same issue as if they can go for 1 year I am ready to purchase another one
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I had awei es900i. I was very happy with the sound quality but they gave up after 5 months which was so disappointing for me. Sound stopped coming from one side and then another. Does anybody has same issue as if they can go for 1 year I am ready to purchase another one
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For $8+ with a decent sound quality and 5 months of continuous use - I would say, you got your money worth I read a lot of posts from people having problems with their $500 in-ear headphones some of which don't even have a removable cable to replace. When you deal with headphones under $10, and if you like their sound, just get a bunch since most of their value goes into a driver rather than quality of materials (or in your case - wire attachment to the earpiece).
Vectron always gives good reviews so I ordered both of these headphones along with this OBDII Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Scan Tool http://deals.dx.com/team.php?sku=311835...I have wanted to try one of these for a while but they are always $50 or more. My whole order was only $23 so I can't complain.
How long does it take DX to ship?
Thanks for the review on these headphones!!!
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Vectron always gives good reviews so I ordered both of these headphones along with this OBDII Bluetooth Auto Car Diagnostic Scan Tool http://deals.dx.com/team.php?sku=311835...I have wanted to try one of these for a while but they are always $50 or more. My whole order was only $23 so I can't complain.
How long does it take DX to ship?
Thanks for the review on these headphones!!!
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Thanks, I try to review product at both side of the price spectrum If it's a junk, I don't even mention it. You do have to be realistic that $8 headphones will not sound as good as $100 under a deep analysis, but if you are not a picky audiophile - these will be great, and will sound as good as other stuff for $25-$30. Btw, Deal Extreme gets their products directly from a factory and sells pretty cheap. A lot of ebay/amazon resellers buy it in bulk from them and re-sell at a premium price. If you are willing to wait for a shipment - you will get the same stuff at a discounted price. Regarding shipment wait time, it varies. Could take anywhere from 2-3 weeks.
i saw this in my local computer store before
Just got mine and I'm in love. Been using budget earphones for a while because cables and connections never last long enough. These seem worth me getting an extra pair.
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Mastershake242 said:
Just got mine and I'm in love. Been using budget earphones for a while because cables and connections never last long enough. These seem worth me getting an extra pair.
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How long did it take to get them? I ordered mine about 6 days ago & they are in transit but the tracking site they use isn't very clear as to location...
Thanks for the review. It's a shame there is no mic.
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How long did it take to get them? I ordered mine about 6 days ago & they are in transit but the tracking site they use isn't very clear as to location...
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About 2 weeks that's including the time it took my freight forwarder to bring it to the Bahamas for me.
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Thanks for the review. It's a shame there is no mic.
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The ES900i's do have a mic. One that works well too.
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About 2 weeks that's including the time it took my freight forwarder to bring it to the Bahamas for me.
The ES900i's do have a mic. One that works well too.
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Thanks for the heads up!
Hey bro . Very nice review of this in-ear headphones. but i have a dilemma . You do not know what the difference between AWEI ES-900i and AWEI ES-900M ?. LINK: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-...one-For-mp3-mp4-Free-Shipping/1424173988.html I plan ordering from AliExpress. thank you