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Best headphones for inc?

Hello
I am on the hunt for some good headphones that I can use to listen to music and answer/talk on the phone. I got some headphones off amazon that said they were for the incredible, however you can't answer the phone by the headphone controls... Has anyone found some good headphones?
Thanks
Swegin
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I'd recommend pre-ordering the Klipsch Image S4A's. I have the regular Image S4's (no inline remote/mic, otherwise identical) and they sound incredible. They're well worth the asking price.

I am notoriously cheap. Um, I mean frugal.
Awhile back I looked around for earbuds and found a few that I liked. I like Koss, though they can tend to be kind of bass-heavy (to the point of muddiness). The Plug by Koss is an example of this: they fit wonderfully but can be a bit biased toward bass.
I replaced my Plugs by Koss with a pair of black Yamaha EPH-20 earbuds. They are quite a bit "brighter" than the Plug but don't skimp on the bass.
I personally can't see spending more than $30 or so on earbuds for my cell phone, so I hope this helps.

No brainier when these come out. Inline control works with Android, iOS and WindowsPhone for $50.
http://www.jays.se/products/earphones/a-jays-one-plus.html
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I use JH Audio 13 PRO with my Dinc and they sound incredible but they are $1,150 ha ha.

I use a pair of JVC Marshmallow 'buds... they're $20 at Wal-Mart, come in several different colors, and sound amazing to me. Yeah, they don't have a built in mic, no external controls, but if what you're looking for is simply music, they're one heck of a deal.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/JVC-In-Ear-Marshmallow-Black/14562427
If you need the built in mic and answer controls, the wired headset earbuds from my old BlackBerry sound decent and the answer button / mic works. $8 on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/BlackBerry-HDW-16904-003-Blackberry-Microphone-3-5mm/dp/B002ECE8QY

Regular price $60
On sale for $15
http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-High-Performance-Hands-free-Playback-Controller/dp/B005MZU0JY/

Thats a good deal

Bang and Olufsen Earset 3 or A8s
I work for Bang and Olufsen, and we make a killer set, for about $200. I might sound a little biased, but honestly I could care less if you chose to by ours over another brand. Why? If I sell one, I make about 5 Bucks commission. And the odds someone reading this forum is going to buy a set from me? Don't really need to answer that one. That being said, hear me out about the inside scoop:
They are made out of aluminum, and aren't the isolation type that get shoved in your ear canal. You lose a little bass, but you can walk down the street and not get jacked because you are oblivious to whats going on around you. They have great sensitivity (don't need to crank your device, which saves battery life), and the stereo imaging is amazing. The highs are clear and sharp and don't break up. They also stay on your ears very well and are great for exercising. Plus, they come with a 3 year international warranty: If you break them, you can bring them into any showroom in the world and we will swap them out on the spot (provided they don't look like you ran them over with a car) if you have proof of purchase (we will help you out with this part by contacting the store you purchased them from).
We also have sets of the Dre Beats In-Ears, Bose on-ears and in-ears (Bose stands for "Buy Other Sound Equipment"), and the Klipsch S4s in our showroom and have tested them against our own. We beat them hands down. Our customers have all agreed as well (comparing them hands-on with their own phones and ipods, not our demo tracks).
Go find a showroom, and give them a shot. Not saying their the best thing since sliced bread, but you might find them to be exactly what you are looking for.

philycheezblunt said:
I work for Bang and Olufsen, and we make a killer set, for about $200. I might sound a little biased, but honestly I could care less if you chose to by ours over another brand. Why? If I sell one, I make about 5 Bucks commission. And the odds someone reading this forum is going to buy a set from me? Don't really need to answer that one. That being said, hear me out about the inside scoop:
They are made out of aluminum, and aren't the isolation type that get shoved in your ear canal. You lose a little bass, but you can walk down the street and not get jacked because you are oblivious to whats going on around you. They have great sensitivity (don't need to crank your device, which saves battery life), and the stereo imaging is amazing. The highs are clear and sharp and don't break up. They also stay on your ears very well and are great for exercising. Plus, they come with a 3 year international warranty: If you break them, you can bring them into any showroom in the world and we will swap them out on the spot (provided they don't look like you ran them over with a car) if you have proof of purchase (we will help you out with this part by contacting the store you purchased them from).
We also have sets of the Dre Beats In-Ears, Bose on-ears and in-ears (Bose stands for "Buy Other Sound Equipment"), and the Klipsch S4s in our showroom and have tested them against our own. We beat them hands down. Our customers have all agreed as well (comparing them hands-on with their own phones and ipods, not our demo tracks).
Go find a showroom, and give them a shot. Not saying their the best thing since sliced bread, but you might find them to be exactly what you are looking for.
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While I have no doubt that the B&O set is very good, I have difficulty imagining that they're as much bang for your buck as (at least) the Klipsch S4s. I agree with a lot of your points (with Bose and Beats, you're paying for the brand, not for quality) but when you say that the B&O set beats all those, it should... it costs $200. The rest are $75-100, or cheaper if you find a decent deal (not too hard). As great as the B&O set may be, 3/8 the price for at least 5/8 sound quality (S4) makes a much better deal for the average, non-audiophile, consumer who wants great sound from their device.

but also to consider; the Klipsch ones aren't as durable. You'll probably go through 3 pairs in the time you go through one set of B&Os. $200 is for the earset, which has a mic for handsfree calling. 160 gets you headphones only.

philycheezblunt said:
but also to consider; the Klipsch ones aren't as durable. You'll probably go through 3 pairs in the time you go through one set of B&Os. $200 is for the earset, which has a mic for handsfree calling. 160 gets you headphones only.
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How long are you talking about going through the B&O's in? I've had the S4s for about 6 months. That's longer than I've ever had earbuds before (I'm VEEEERY hard on them), and they still look and feel brand new. By my standards, the build quality is extremely impressive.

My buddy is on an earbud hunting kick and I've been helping him out. We've tested just about everything we can find locally and so far the best sounding are the Klipsch X10I. We found them locally for $250.00 and they are worth it. I have a set of JH Audio 13 PRO's and the Klipsch X10I's sound about 50% of the JH Audio and that's really saying something. Besides the JH Audio, the Klipsch X10I's are the best sounding earbuds I've heard yet.

http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-S2m-Noise-Isolating-Microphone-Single-Button/dp/B002FB7IWU
I like the S2m. Decent price too.
And BOSE also stands for "Basically...Overpriced Stereo Equipment"
No highs...No lows...Must be BOSE!!

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-DRBT101-BLK-Stereo-Bluetooth-Headphones-Black/13904899
I use these as headphone for music and calls. I cannot attest to any sound quality As I am somewhat hearing impaired(need aids) But these are able to play music loud enuff for me listen too. On calls I hear the voice quite well and the caller says they can hear me clearly.

I have a pair of Shure SE210s and I love them, but I can't recommend them unless you're planning on photo-shopping your receipt to make it look like they're still under the 2 year warranty when they break every 1.5 years. The audio quality is fantastic, and I like the in-ear design but they just don't hold up to what I think is normal use.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-200-iems-compared-hifiman-re272-added-10-14-11
That's all you need.
I use the $50-$60 ViSang R03 / Brainwavz M2, and couldn't be happier.
"The ViSang R03 is an incredible performer - a wholesome combination of build quality, comfort, and sound at a price well south of $100. In terms of coherency of sound signature they are up there with the best sub-$100 earphones I have heard. The combination of impactful bass, clear mids, and crisp treble give the R03 a very agreeable sound that can be enjoyed by both the audiophile and the casual listener in equal measure. And that fact alone makes them highly recommended earphones with a sound signature geared slightly towards the mainstream market compared to much of the gear talked about on head-fi. Do I personally still prefer a more analytical sound? Yes. But that does not prevent me from enjoying the R03 in the least. They are not perfect, but they are unreasonably good for what they cost."

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How long are you talking about going through the B&O's in? I've had the S4s for about 6 months. That's longer than I've ever had earbuds before (I'm VEEEERY hard on them), and they still look and feel brand new. By my standards, the build quality is extremely impressive.
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3 Years plus. They will most likely last you well past that, but if they break within 3, you get a brand new pair for free.

Klipsch
I love the new Klipsch S4A great sound quality for a low price, plus it's made specifically for android

I'm going to sound insane compared to folks advocating $50-$250 headphones.
I use OEM Palm Stereo Headset 3.5mm model#3422WW. These are in ear, not in ear canal. They sound better than $30 & $50 headphones I've tried. Oh yeah easily had on eBay $3.50.

Cheap in-ear buds better or just as good as Sennheiser CX300 II?

I've owned 2 pairs of Sennheiser CX300, the I and the II and I've been terribly happy with them, until this morning when my 3-year old CX300 IIs said bye bye. One side went mute and there seems not to be anything wrong with the cable... twisting an turning it all along its length does nothing. On the way to work, this morning they worked fine, as did they every day for the past 3 years.
Now they pretty much died so I need new earbuds.
What would you recommend for replacement, under $40, cheaper the better?
I found these Panasonic earbuds for very cheap at a local store and reviews are pretty good. But the price being so low - I can get them for $8 - makes me a bit skeptical of their quality.

zgomot said:
I've owned 2 pairs of Sennheiser CX300, the I and the II and I've been terribly happy with them, until this morning when my 3-year old CX300 IIs said bye bye. One side went mute and there seems not to be anything wrong with the cable... twisting an turning it all along it's length does nothing. On the way to work, this morning they worked fine, as did they every day for the past 3 years.
Now they pretty much died so I need new earbuds.
What would you recommend for replacement, under $40, cheaper the better?
I found these Panasonic earbuds for very cheap at a local store and reviews are pretty good. But the price being so low - I can get them for $8 - makes me a bit skeptical of their quality.
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i do use a pair of skullcandy jib, i've bought them for about €9.99, and i use them woth the EQ set on "raise trebles" or whatever is in english (i'm from .it XD)
don't know, i'm fully satisfied, maybe you'll find a fit with them

Best way is always to test each set before buying, although it is becoming increasingly difficult even on more expensive equipment. Some more information on your preferences would help though. Open or canalphones, bright/flat/bassy, etc.
In general though, the Yuin PK2 or PK3s for open sets and i've heard nothing but good from the Brainwavz M1/M2 for canalphones as all-rounders. Do some research and if possible listen to them with your phone, the best way to find out which set you like best.
There isn't much good for less than what those cost, so probably your best bet.

Yeah, I should've provided more info.
I'm looking for in-ear buds, with those silicone/rubber things that mold to your ear canal. I love how they isolate outside sounds and I find them very comfortable. Soundwise I'd like them to be as flat as possible.
Regarding trying them out... there are very few stores here that would let me open a sealed box to test the speakers so that's why I'm asking instead of just going shopping.
Also I don't care all that much for volume/play/skip controls on the cable... actually I rather they don't have any.

I personally have the CX300-IIs so i know what you're after (they have a very nice sound for the price, comfort and durability, and slightly bassy just how i like it), though i too don't have anywhere nearby to audition so i can't help you with the specific sounds of alternatives. Don't know how much products would cost you either.
There is however alot of great information that you can find through forums like headfi and hydrogenaudio. There is one retailer in Aus that has also been alot of help for me and many i know in choosing equipment, so you can also have a look at the descriptions, recommendations and forum posts over at Headphonic. One of the most objective places on the net for headphones, though just remember it is still essentially a retailer.

IMHO the CX300-II are nothing near "flat". But if you like boomy bass, warm sound signature, but with a better sound quality, try ViSang R02.

Really cheap with great sound quality?? Philips SHE3570

kong said:
IMHO the CX300-II are nothing near "flat".
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Well, IMHO, they are.
kong said:
But if you like boomy bass, warm sound signature, but with a better sound quality, try R02.
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Thanks, but as I said previously I'm ruling out anything that colors the sound too much and "boomy bass, warm sound" is exactly that.

In this moment, I'm using 'that' panasonic earbud. It's just awesome, for this price it's the best. If I will ever buy another earbud, it's because it doesn't have a mic. For music, it is perfect. Oh, and don't forget to use Voodoo sound! I also flashed HTC's Beats audio btw...

The CX300s are definitely not flat, they do push more towards a warm, slightly boomy but not overpowering sound. Whether it is similar to the Alpha-series Brainwavz i wouldn't know.

zgomot said:
kong said:
IMHO the CX300-II are nothing near "flat".
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Well, IMHO, they are.
kong said:
But if you like boomy bass, warm sound signature, but with a better sound quality, try ViSang R02
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Thanks, but as I said previously I'm ruling out anything that colors the sound too much and "boomy bass, warm sound" is exactly that.
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Lol nevermind, it's subjective anyway

I don't own the cx300-II, but from what I've read they aren't the best headphones for flatness. Actually, I think they are known to appeal to bass lovers.
I'd say get the "Soundmagic e30" for budget and "Hifiman RE-0" for something a bit pricier. personally, I really like the energetic sound offered by my Klipsch S4's though they are definitely not flat.

I absolutely love my Beta Brainwavz. They're pretty cheap, and the quality is good. I've had mine for over a year and some, and they've only been getting better the more I burn them in.

I use Bose IE2 and it is really good except for one thing, price. It seems to be too expensive. It sure has a quality that matches it's price but it may be too expensive for most people.
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Klipsch Promedia can be had for under $40 if you check Slickdeals, etc.
Got mine on sale from Tigerdirect a while ago for $25.
They are relatively unknown which is a shame because they are the exact same thing as the more popular and expensive, S4/S4i model. They use the same drivers.
For the price you can't do better.
If you are willing to go over the ear route, Koss Portapros are the budget cans to get.
Hope this helps.

DO Sennheiser CX 300-II supports xperia neo v ?
Hey, i really want to know, do these headphones (Sennheiser CX 300-II) supports neo v or not?
Please people help me out....

sonnysekhon said:
Klipsch Promedia can be had for under $40 if you check Slickdeals, etc.
Got mine on sale from Tigerdirect a while ago for $25.
They are relatively unknown which is a shame because they are the exact same thing as the more popular and expensive, S4/S4i model. They use the same drivers.
For the price you can't do better.
If you are willing to go over the ear route, Koss Portapros are the budget cans to get.
Hope this helps.
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I have the Klipsch s4is and personally, I love them a lot. Best ear buds ever for me
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Best and Must Have Wireless Bluetooth Headset - LG TONE HBS-700

Hi Guys,
Galaxy Note 2 seriously needs a bluetooth headset if you are talking a lot on phones. I have tried many bluetooth sets but none was perfect, either not good for music or clumsy n difficult to handle.
Then I came across this LG Tone HBS-700 and trust me its awesome.
1. Awesome sound quality (calling + music)
2. Form factor - very easy to carry.
3. Good battery.
4. Acceptable price.
Here is Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/LG-Wireless-B...id=1359344283&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+tone+hbs-700
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I second this recomendation. Battery life is great I usually charge it once a week. I often forget that it's even there, so light and comfortable.
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My co worker bought a set of these on black friday and let me try them. The sould quality is good and they are comftorable i have to say i still prefer my jaybird freedoms. The jaybirds are lighter and dont have the rounded stiff cable. Just 1 wire from bud to bud that rest on your shoulder. I run and play basketball with the freedoms and there perfect. Plus there lifetime sweat warranty. Idk how much the lg headphones are but if there over $70 i say just pay the extra $30 for the jaybirds
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for running nothing beats this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0D8KLeGHx8

elbarto7 said:
for running nothing beats this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0D8KLeGHx8
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I have to disagree. I know too many people who have destroyed theses because they get sweat in them. One guy has had his replaced 3 times already (he runs Ultras).
I have the HBS-700s and I have run in the pouring rain .. and lets not even talk about running in the summer here in Louisiana ... and these have lasted me for over a year with NO issues.

I've had the lg 700 for over a year...
Ups n downs... More ups though. Very comfortable, excellent battery life, light weight, good volume levels...
The down side is it's not the best call quality and that varies from time to time. Sometimes call quality is good and other times people can't even understand me. It's even harder talking to someone with another 700! Most of the time it's ok for call use. For music it's good not great. Bass sucks, and bass button doesn't help out that much. Over all i would highly recommend them. I did my research when buying and I'm very happy with them. If they broke I'd buy another set. That should tell you for the money it's a smart buy

wattsja said:
I have to disagree. I know too many people who have destroyed theses because they get sweat in them. One guy has had his replaced 3 times already (he runs Ultras).
I have the HBS-700s and I have run in the pouring rain .. and lets not even talk about running in the summer here in Louisiana ... and these have lasted me for over a year with NO issues.
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jaybird has a lifetime warranty on sweat.

They are a bit hard to find now because they stopped making them but I have yet to find someting as good as my Plantronic Pulsars 590s. Bought them 6 years ago. Use them every single day I only charge them once a week or less and I've only had to replace the earmuff pads once. They are awesome, can't stress just how great this product is!
http://www.plantronics.com/ca/product/pulsar590e

Does not work with on-screen keyboard
I have this headset, when I push the mic button on the samsung (or any third party on-screen keyboard) it will not let me use voice recognition. Anybody else have this problem. Other than this minor problem, this is the best bluetooth headset I have ever owned.
Jason

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I have this headset, when I push the mic button on the samsung (or any third party on-screen keyboard) it will not let me use voice recognition. Anybody else have this problem. Other than this minor problem, this is the best bluetooth headset I have ever owned.
Jason
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pretty sure it works on mine just fine.
i have these and the jaybirds...got tired of the jaybirds sliding off my neck when not in use.
both have great sound
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Ive had one for a few months and I love it. Had a Motorola and senheisser one and it beats em hands down
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love mine. the new model is 730 btw. i prefer the 700...battery life and range seem better.
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I just got this one and it's awesome sorry to disagree, Sony Smart Wireless Headset pro.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SONY-MW1-...e_Phones_Bluetooth_Acc_ET&hash=item232543cf11

that sony is good too...especially if one has no bluetooth in the car and has a line input. plus it has an fm antenna
not the greatest if looking to go wireless though..
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Guys,
I can see many suggestions and opinions but trust me LG beats them simple because of its EASE TO USE & CARRY thing.
You dont have to put it in pocket or some bag, simple wear around your neck.
No hanging ear pieces.
from the Giant Killer Samsung Note 2

Does the LG kit (either the 700 or 730) have caller ID announcement, or just a vibrate function?
Also the 730 has gotten some bad reviews on Amazon lately for range problems. It looks like they pulled it for awhile and now it's back; maybe a bad batch?

xperiax10.awesome said:
Guys,
I can see many suggestions and opinions but trust me LG beats them simple because of its EASE TO USE & CARRY thing.
You dont have to put it in pocket or some bag, simple wear around your neck.
No hanging ear pieces.
from the Giant Killer Samsung Note 2
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As much as I delighted by new innovation, but I had to say sorry and disagree with you about LG HBS-700. Your claimed about no hanging earpiece not quite truth too. If you read various feedbacks around the various website, I'm pretty sure you'll be getting something else.
I've noted this set before, prior to my moved from SE MW600 to a new stereo bluetooth headset.
I had shortlisted many new headsets like, Sony MW-1 Smart Wireless Headset pro, Senheisser MW100, Moto S10HD, Jaybird Freedom , including LG HBS700. But after tested them, I almost got a hook by Sony MW1 but in the I gave up all of them.
It was not until I've found Samsung HS3000. It totally change my mindset for stay put with SE MW600, which is now ended in my drawer for good after the many glorious days serving me.

hausman said:
Does the LG kit (either the 700 or 730) have caller ID announcement, or just a vibrate function?
Also the 730 has gotten some bad reviews on Amazon lately for range problems. It looks like they pulled it for awhile and now it's back; maybe a bad batch?
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may be...i know the first set of 730s i got did not have near the range of the 700.
lg has an app in the market that will announce callers and txt.
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The 730 range is weird. When I am outdoor, the music will skip if the Note 2 is in my pant pocket(shirt pocket or jacket pocket is fine). So when I am mowing the lawn, Pandora will skip. However, when I am indoor and moving around and jumping to get it to skip, it will not. Can't figure that one out.
Other than that, it is fantastic. On off announcement, connected announcement, control is well thought out and you get use to it very quick. I have hanging around my neck when in my car and can skip track with ease.
The phone audio is also very good. Callers said I am as clear as a whistle. Also the battery last very long and the micro usb makes it easy to charge since I have those laying around everywhere.
Music audio is very good, when it doesn't skip that is. The range is at least 20 ft indoor and it won't skip unless the phone is in my pant pocket.

i have the new 730s and i love them. comfortable to wear, music sounds amazing and battery life is great. highly recommend these to anyone.

Senesiher CX 400 ii vs skull candy titan which headphones to buy for my nexus 7

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Skull Candy are trash, so..

AW: Senesiher CX 400 ii vs skull candy titan which headphones to buy for my nexus 7
Why start a new thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2142915
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I have skullcandy titans and their pretty sweet. Best part was they was free.
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You - meaning the OP, adithh - need to find a way to demo both sets and then decide which one sounds best to you, seriously. Nobody else's ears are going to be able to do that for you.
I will say that in my own experience, I've yet to demo anything that Skull Candy has ever made that was worth even 1/10th the price, and to be honest my opinion is "I'm saddened that this company is still in business, but then I feel that way about a lot of companies like MonsterCable and many many others..."
Even if they're free they're just not worth it, but that's my opinion so...

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Skull Candy are trash, so..
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Sehnheisers are great and reliable. Skullcandys are great. And reliability is crap.
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I am a massive audio buff and I would definitely recommend the Sennheiser pair over pretty much anything else!

Sennheiser cx150's kill, IMO. You can find them on sale now and then for $18 at Newegg. They are second only to my expensive Shure IEM's. No need to spend the extra bucks on the 400's.

I love great sounding audio, however I was looking for audio on a budget, and something I wouldn't wince about damaging if I decided to use them bicycling etc.
For that reason, approximately 4?5? months ago I bought some JVC HA-FX3X in ear "monitors".
They can be found on Amazong for $29, which is a savings of $70 over local retailers, at least in Canada.
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HA-FX3X-Headphones-Xtreme-Xplosivs-REPLACE/dp/B009UVILNS
I bought them locally on sale for $29 myself.
All I have to say is that I have NEVER come across headphones with such strong, but amazingly clear bass and mid frequencies! The highs are excellent, but a lot of other headphones reproduce highs quite nicely too in that price range.
After letting them burn in, then go from a little on the harsher side to damned well perfect for the $100 price point, so buying them for $29 is a stea.
These models features a 10" driver and very excellent cables that do not tangle well, and they come with a carrying case that works so well.
The first time listening to them, focusing on songs with DEEP bass, it was like being kicked in the ear since I had the volume turned up too loud for the previous ****ty earphones that came with my phone. This does not mean they suffer sound wise for other songs. I regularly listen to music from bands such as Mumford And Sons which feature lots of acoustic instrumentation, so sound quality is very important when I choose headphones.
They DO NOT feature in-line controls, but that has never been a feature I look for, as its just something that drives up the price, or reduces sound quality at the price you're looking for.
I've recommended them to friends that are extremely picky, that don't mind dropping up to $1-400 on earbuds but bought them anyways at the $29 price point.. and admittedly use them as their main earbuds now since the sound is simply mind boggling for the price.

Out of those two, Sennheiser of course. It shouldn't even be a question..

1TB iPod... Because why not??

Well I've been tinkering with my 5th gen IPod. Had it turned to an iMod which bypasses much of the logic board and solders a wire directly from the DAC to the line out dock. From there I run the signal into a Leckerton UHA 6S.MKII amp. My LOD is a solid Mundorf silver. Neither the amp or ipod have DC blocking capacitors so it gives it a very neutral sound.
For my IEMs I'm using Westone W40 IEMs. Quad armature IEMs.
I was using a 128gb SD card as the hard drive, but decided to upgrade a bit. So I put in a 1TB msata drive, Samsung EVO.
Now to start adding tons more FLAC files.
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That's pretty sweet man. I like.

Sound quality is good?
I use NZW-ZX1 along side with my 1st Ipod...

Thanks. Yea sound quality is amazing. Wolfson DAC, by passed logic board. It's a very pure signal. I'm definitely addicted to it. I bought the iPod new in 2007 and have used it probably an average of 3-4 days a week since. Been on 3 deployments with me.
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Apple threads are not welcome in off-to.... wait a minute...
That's pretty cool man. I'm impressed.

And in current news, well... erm... this!
http://m.theinquirer.net/inquirer/n...ew-lease-of-life-with-self-modded-1tb-version
I'd recommend using the share buttons on that page to increase your fame level

Archer said:
And in current news, well... erm... this!
http://m.theinquirer.net/inquirer/n...ew-lease-of-life-with-self-modded-1tb-version
I'd recommend using the share buttons on that page to increase your fame level
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Nice man! Thanks! That's pretty awesome. Yea I had a lot of guidance and most of the testing was done by members over at Head-Fi. I had the iMod portion done by Red Wine Audio. I don't have the workspace or soldering skill for such modding. At least not yet. The nice thing about the mod is that it improves sound quality, but doesn't affect the headphone output of the iPod itself. So if you are satisfied with the sound quality from the iPod, you could walk around with 1TB of music in just the size of an iPod classic. It's really quite crazy to see how far the modding and how far music has come in the last 10 years or so.
Alas though, everything I learned about building a Terapod, came from cmarti, dr408517, and Dminor over at headfi, who were the real pioneers. Huge kudos to Tarken who designed an amazing msata adaptor as well.
Here is a link where we discussed it for anyone how wants to upgrade their iPod.
Link: Head-Fi SSD iPod thread.

I'm no audio person by any means, but reading headfi finally got me into buying a nice set of IEMs, OEMs and DAC/amp. Dude the sound is great. I'm hard hearing, so its great to finally be able to listen to music and enjoy it again.

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ome in the last 10 years or so.
Alas though, everything I learned about building a Terapod, came from cmarti, dr408517, and Dminor over at headfi, who were the real pioneers. Huge kudos to Tarken who designed an amazing msata adaptor as well.
Oh look what you have done! It's been ages since my last post on XDA.
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boborone said:
I'm no audio person by any means, but reading headfi finally got me into buying a nice set of IEMs, OEMs and DAC/amp. Dude the sound is great. I'm hard hearing, so its great to finally be able to listen to music and enjoy it again.
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No kidding. Its true what they say..."Welcome to Headfi, sorry about your wallet"
Since starting on headfi I've bought a nice set of headphones, a nice set of IEMs and sunk more money into my iPod setup than I care to admit. Heck I could have bought an Astell&Kern AK240. But then I wouldn't have 1TB of FLAC in my pocket
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Oh look what you have done! It's been ages since my last post on XDA.
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lol, Yea tinkering with things has a way to suck you in. I think I tinker with everything. Then I learn when I break things and have to fix a whole new issue

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Well I've been tinkering with my 5th gen IPod.
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I'm imagining you explaining this to TSA agents.

that's insane man, and cool...
i just wondering, how long will it takes to play the media file inside of it

Imagine people with something like this in their pockets LOL

mentaluproar said:
I'm imagining you explaining this to TSA agents.
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Lol, I have traveled with it, never had an issue, but have always been wary of what they would think lol.
Riza said:
that's insane man, and cool...
i just wondering, how long will it takes to play the media file inside of it
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Good question. Lol, no idea but a LONG time lol
Exentio said:
Imagine people with something like this in their pockets LOL
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It actually does fit in my pocket. However I mostly use it at home when relaxing or when I'm working. However, you can go slim it down by removing the amp. That's just for volume control and some of my higher impedance headphones. If I wanted I could plug the IEMs directly into the iPod itself. So really the 1TB iPod is no bigger than any other iPod. In fact, you can upgrade a 7th Gen iPod with a slim back plate and have a normal thin 1TB iPod.
I only use the line out, and amp for better sound quality. :good:

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It actually does fit in my pocket. However I mostly use it at home when relaxing or when I'm working. However, you can go slim it down by removing the amp. That's just for volume control and some of my higher impedance headphones. If I wanted I could plug the IEMs directly into the iPod itself. So really the 1TB iPod is no bigger than any other iPod. In fact, you can upgrade a 7th Gen iPod with a slim back plate and have a normal thin 1TB iPod.
I only use the line out, and amp for better sound quality. :good:
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Well, good! I don't have a iPod, but reading this maybe I'll buy one...

DR650SE said:
Good question. Lol, no idea but a LONG time lol
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Well, i asked that because i'm using sansa clip+ for my daily usage with ~11GB MP3
Andd~ it just feel like almost impossible to hear all the song lol...
But btw, i like that transparent case the most...

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Well I've been tinkering with my 5th gen IPod. Had it turned to an iMod which bypasses much of the logic board and solders a wire directly from the DAC to the line out dock. From there I run the signal into a Leckerton UHA 6S.MKII amp. My LOD is a solid Mundorf silver. Neither the amp or ipod have DC blocking capacitors so it gives it a very neutral sound.
For my IEMs I'm using Westone W40 IEMs. Quad armature IEMs.
I was using a 128gb SD card as the hard drive, but decided to upgrade a bit. So I put in a 1TB msata drive, Samsung EVO.
Now to start adding tons more FLAC files.
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I must admit, I despise Apple with a passion but still.... that's pretty damn impressive:highfive:

i think the Ipod touch should need a 1tb flash memory just because the classics are gone but Ebay somehow has a 1tb Ipod classic custom apple need to make it official they are the original brand in there own Revoulution's peek so means by if necessary make all Ipod touch and Iphone in it's own special way and version software i mean think about it they focus on Iphone's and Imac's watch's ect so much we hardly get any recognition with the Ipod touch what is to come of today's world of storage for apple in 2017 as Airpods huge delay finally over and available in stores this coming Monday limited stock Airpods true wireless will be hard to find available in stock as far as apple store and other apple retailers this has been a huge year for apple in the world of today's wireless technology with Christmas coming up and with the Iphone 8 with wireless charging coming up in 2017 speculation's with high volume electronics production and products chants stakes can not be more higher and what better way can we start developing could we see some more movement with the Ipod touch.

Dope as fukc. How big is your library? lmao

Damn! This thing bounced back up lol. To be honest my library is only about 180GB- for now. But that's just music, no videos. But it's growing. I now import all music in Lossless formats.
I actually switched the 1TB msata drive to a 256GB SD card. This helps to conserve battery power. Plus the 1TB msata proved less reliable and susceptible to corruption, and other issues.
The gentleman that created the msata adapter subsequently came out with the iFlash Quad.
https://www.iflash.xyz/store/iflash-quad/
This adaptor allows you to switch out the iPod HDD for an adapter that can accommodate up to FOUR micro SD cards at once. The micro SD cards are run in a RAID format. The neat thing is the micro SD cards DO NOT have to be the same size. SO you can just grab what you have laying around.
He also had an adapter that can accommodate dual SD cards, which can be purchased in a 512GB capacity each for a full TB
So many options. Plus you throw in a big ass battery and your set.
If you have an iPod Classic laying around and want to make it one of a kind or breath new life into it, I highly recommend checking out the adapters on the page I linked. The prices are decent as well. So get rid of those ****ty mechanical HDDs. And go with flash media!
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