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Official Sound Quality Thread

Lets talk about SQ, DAC and anything related to thread title here...
Since XperiaT utilize same chipset that HTC One-S (which is good enough with Beats turn off) use, i expect SQ to be on par, if not better because yes its a Sony

knights.JayTana said:
Lets talk about SQ, DAC and anything related to thread title here...
Since XperiaT utilize same chipset that HTC One-S (which is good enough with Beats turn off) use, i expect SQ to be on par, if not better because yes its a Sony
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The loud speaker is, in my opinion, exquisite!

I've got to agree with the above, the loud speaker is excellent, much better than my old HTC Desire. I've yet to try out the headphone output yet though.

The loud speaker is amazing, and sound through headphones is amazing!!
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Yes, 100% agree. Absolutely great sound!
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If any of you happen to have a Sony Walkman X to compare it to, I'd love to hear.
My brother has an old Walkman that has pretty great SQ and while my Captivate is pretty up there for a smartphone in terms of SQ, I most certainly don't want to take any steps back.
Also does the T come with headphones? If so are they worth keeping?

Snow_fox said:
If any of you happen to have a Sony Walkman X to compare it to, I'd love to hear.
My brother has an old Walkman that has pretty great SQ and while my Captivate is pretty up there for a smartphone in terms of SQ, I most certainly don't want to take any steps back.
Also does the T come with headphones? If so are they worth keeping?
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They come with some standard headset, haven't tried them though.
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Speaker makes my One S sound like complete garbage...
After a couple of tweaks with the equalizer the sound quality is very good through my Shure headphones.

I was going to buy this phone but after listening to a song on the phone whihc i tested on my ex SGS3, My GFs HOS and XT the XTs sound was low in volume compared to both and lacked bass however the sound was very clear and seemed a bit louder than my old XS which was rubbish.
I have heard about battery life problems, however I have learned like the one X that can be improved under software update but sound for me is a problem not loud or bassy enough. Shame as it a great looking phone at a bargain price £400

One thing to mention about the sound from the loudspeaker, it can vary a lot depending where you put it.
ie, holding it in your hand or having the phone face-down doesn't sound great IMO. However, place it on a table with the screen facing up and it's transformed.
I used to place my HoX in a big coffee mug and that improves the sound a bit too.
Not felt the need with the XpT tbh...

i haven't got xperia T or TX
but they got same headset like xperia s
headphone's sound worth enough; eqivalent to ~45 bucks...
sony sell it at 60bucks if i not mistaken

Personally the sound is awesome, I was skeptical at first with sound but I love it now and the amount of pass for a phone speaker just makes music sound awesome, my Neo isn't bad but this speaker is badass
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So is the sound of the loud speaker better then the other Xperia phones? I've heard the Xperia s is clear but not very loud and my arc is well not that great to listen to is the Xperia T at least an improvement over it's predecessors?
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My personal opinión
From my personal opinion, I can say that the speaker has a very good quality a sound but well, I think something is missing when you use headphones, I'm using Bose headphones and the sound is clear but it seems like sometimes it is missed of volumen and also the bass, I know that it could depend on the song but all my songs are nearly 360 kbps. Even this happens with the original headphone.
This is from my personal point of view.

Did you mess with the equalizer?
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I just got the T last night and now have tested out the loud speakers there good but not great first of all they don't even go as loud as my arcs speakers do but they are a bit deeper which is nice but the two phones are almost 2 years apart and I don't find there to be a big enough improvement in this aria
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I just got the T last night and now have tested out the loud speakers there good but not great first of all they don't even go as loud as my arcs speakers do but they are a bit deeper which is nice but the two phones are almost 2 years apart and I don't find there to be a big enough improvement in this aria
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It's a tiny flat speaker and there isn't room for anything bigger, what do you expect? All phone speakers are crappy, some are just crappier than others. My laptop sounds a lot worse for example.
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IMHO my previous phone (a Nexus S with Voodoo sound) had a way more powerful/rich sound.

The speaker on this blows my Sensation XE out of the water then sh*ts on it from a great height, Beats audio what??

I think the great sound of Xperia Ts' speakers is because of Sony creativity They created the phone with curved back and put the speaker there so when you put the phone on the table and press play the music, the speaker will create a "surround" sound and also play the role as a subwoofer :laugh: That's why it's so impressive and unique :victory:

Samsung HS330

So after watching a couple of GS4 unboxing videos, I've become pretty interested in the included earphones which, as far as I've read, will be available separately for around $30.
Now I'm far from an audiophile but I would still like some decent earphones to use. I was planning to buy myself a pair of these but since the HS330s have volume control on the in-line remote, I thought they might be better.
Since real-world testing is somewhat out of the question at this point, based on specs alone, which of the two do you guys think should have better sound quality?

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So after watching a couple of GS4 unboxing videos, I've become pretty interested in the included earphones which, as far as I've read, will be available separately for around $30.
Now I'm far from an audiophile but I would still like some decent earphones to use. I was planning to buy myself a pair of these but since the HS330s have volume control on the in-line remote, I thought they might be better.
Since real-world testing is somewhat out of the question at this point, based on specs alone, which of the two do you guys think should have better sound quality?
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I was wondering the same thing after reading this review. What got me was this: They offer better bass than just about any other pair of headphones you can find in a smartphone's retail package, although they probably won't fully replace any high-end aftermarket earphones, if you happen to have those. I was looking for something new so that I could retire my current headphones. So I collected an S4 for my mom today and tested out the earphones.
I was not impressed at all. I don't know what bass they are talking about. The max volume from them is also quite low.
To be fair, all the earphones that come with the phones I get normally stay in the box untouched. So I can't say how they fared against other headsets which come in the retail packaging.
I have a 10yr old pair of Sony MDR-EX70LP Fontopia Headphones which even went through a wash cycle and they totally blew the HS330s out of the water in every sound aspect. (I am not an audiophile, so I can't go into lots of detail, but they are much louder, have much deeper and louder bass and are clear and crisp. All the other sounds are there too and sound just as good. )
I don't know if this a an apples to apples comparison, but take it as my 2c.

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I was wondering the same thing after reading this review. What got me was this: They offer better bass than just about any other pair of headphones you can find in a smartphone's retail package, although they probably won't fully replace any high-end aftermarket earphones, if you happen to have those. I was looking for something new so that I could retire my current headphones. So I collected an S4 for my mom today and tested out the earphones.
I was not impressed at all. I don't know what bass they are talking about. The max volume from them is also quite low.
To be fair, all the earphones that come with the phones I get normally stay in the box untouched. So I can't say how they fared against other headsets which come in the retail packaging.
I have a 10yr old pair of Sony MDR-EX70LP Fontopia Headphones which even went through a wash cycle and they totally blew the HS330s out of the water in every sound aspect. (I am not an audiophile, so I can't go into lots of detail, but they are much louder, have much deeper and louder bass and are clear and crisp. All the other sounds are there too and sound just as good. )
I don't know if this a an apples to apples comparison, but take it as my 2c.
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This is really helpful. Thanks a lot. Even though I know I can get better, I'm actually content with the earphones that came with my Note 2. So if the S4 ones are at least as good as that, I'll probably buy them still. But if they're actually a downgrade then screw that, haha.

Anyone have a review about Samsung HS330 Please... and where is we can buy this earphone online?

jauhari said:
Anyone have a review about Samsung HS330 Please... and where is we can buy this earphone online?
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Same here. Looked on ebay and amazon. Couldn't find it. Thanks.
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I have a pair of Zagg Headphones that came free with my screen protector that work better then anything else I have had. But speaking on headphones, my wife's iphone5 headphones are pretty nice I must say.
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Rams99 said:
Same here. Looked on ebay and amazon. Couldn't find it. Thanks.
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They're finally on Ebay. This is the cheapest of two that I found, at around 27 dollars or so: http://www.ebay.com/itm/400504212596
Btw, the Sony MH1C would be a better buy, since it's one of the best earphones you can buy that has functioning buttons for Android devices.

[Q] Best in ear headphones for the Z?

Hi there. Since I am not happy with the bundled headphones (the main problem is the volume, it is far from enough), I decided to buy better ones.
What do you recommend?

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Hi there. Since I am not happy with the bundled headphones (the main problem is the volume, it is far from enough), I decided to buy better ones.
What do you recommend?
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No such thing as best. It depends on the music you listen. Different head/ear phones for different genres.
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No such thing as best. It depends on the music you listen. Different head/ear phones for different genres.
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Right. I listen mainly pop/rock. Since the bundled is simply not loud enough, I would need something much louder.

I have these which are very good: http://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundMAGIC-...qid=1370878702&sr=8-1&keywords=soundmagic+e10
I am going to buy these saves opening the flap everytime.: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=358549767&pf_rd_i=468294

Gubro said:
Right. I listen mainly pop/rock. Since the bundled is simply not loud enough, I would need something much louder.
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Well many people complain about the loudness of the XZ, try flashing ZeroFinity's soundmod. And for the ear phones I would suggest you to take a look @ headfi.org. There is no other place where you can get recommendations to what device you should buy. I also got mine after read that forum.

Dsteppa said:
Well many people complain about the loudness of the XZ, try flashing ZeroFinity's soundmod. And for the ear phones I would suggest you to take a look @ headfi.org. There is no other place where you can get recommendations to what device you should buy. I also got mine after read that forum.
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I just tried the XZ with a Skullcandy 50/50 and that one is way louder. Also, tested the Sony earbuds with the laptop and it is bad with it either, so it is deffinitely the earpods. I will check on headfi as well, thanks for the advice.

I'm using Shure SE215 in-ears. Would recommend them any day!
Amazing bass and nice hights when you use an EQ to finetune them a little. Also the cable is completely detachable / replaceable.
The customer support is amazing too, my old SE115 started to fail after 2,5 years of excessive use, still I got a 50% rebate when I send them in in exchange for the SE215.

Bluebuds x with comply foam tips - I love them

I listen to alot of rock and hiphop and recommend these, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beats-urBeats-Headphones-Control-Devices/dp/B008EH7AFO/ref=pd_sim_sbs_ce_4, Love em!

shure e5c....u get what u pay for

Sennheiser IE8 for music, Klipsch Image S4A (II) for voice and music.
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If this thread doesn't have the info you need, you won't find it anywhere:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-284-iems-compared-sony-mh1c-added-06-09-13-p-704
I personally have the Etymotic HF3 with custom ear molds and they are pretty awesome.

Recommendations for earpiece/headset with good bass for sports

Hi fellow SGN2 users, does anyone have recommendations of a good compatible earpiece for the phone?
I realised the one that came in with the handset is really mediocre and I'm considering getting a good one specifically for my sports workout.
Thanks for reading!
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What is your budget? Wired or wireless (bluetooth)?
Personally I'm not a fan of Beats, overpriced and inaccurate sound with bass exaggeration. Just my opinion. I found Klipsch S4A II to be excellent wired headphone with accurate sound representation without any exaggeration of dynamic frequency range. Jaybird BlueBuds X have some of the best wireless sound and for exercising these are unmatched! I have reviewed both, in my signature link. Keep in mind these are great for active lifestyle and also price is $100 and higher.
Perhaps others can suggest other budget ones with a decent sound. It's not hard to find bass enhanced earpiece. But the one with accurate sound representation and comfortable fit is hard to find.

Hi vectron,
Thanks for your recommendations. Frankly I haven't got a clue as to what are the kinds of headsets available in the market yet... However your suggestions are a good place for me to consider.
I'm looking at below $50 usd. Wired headsets are good enough for me. Most importantly the headset should ideally be compatible with most smartphones so I need not spend anymore money in future (if that's not too much to ask for).
I'm not sure if this could help with some idea - I came from sony phones, and I think that the headset the phone comes with, is good enough for me.
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Not a fan of Beats headphones either. There's so many better choices for the price imo. My current rotation of headphones are:
Klipsch S4a - for the price, probably the best headset I've owned. I used these almost every day for a variety of music, and always for movies/videos. Great fit, sound quality and noise cancelation. Unfortunately, someone sat on my phone when they were plugged in and bent the headphone jack on them and Now the connection sucks.
Sol Republic Amps HD - I always get compliments on these and how cool they look. I use them on bass heavy music and for running, since they give the least feedback from the cords moving around (beats tours are actually very good at this). These sound really good when I listen to my music loudly. Actually sound similar to beats, but priced a lot better. They have several sized cushions for your ears, but they don't fit in my cauliflower ears that well.
Monster turbines - Aside from the Klipsch set, but super close, these are probably the cleanest. REALLY good all purpose headphones. They play everything really well. The only knock I have with them, are that they're kinda expensive.
JLab wood/titanium - saw these on Groupon for a really good price so I picked them up (I know, I have a problem lol). These sound actually really good when listening to guitar heavy music. Clarity isn't great when there's a lot of bass though and these give off a ridiculous amount of feedback from the cords moving around, so I'd only listen to them if I'm laying in bed, or sitting at a desk for a while.
Hope this helps some. I've gone through tons of headphones, and I always recommend Klipsch to people who are looking for a solid set at a decent price.
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Skull candy. Cheap.
Doesn't sound like a tin can but may not sound like $300 ones. I don't know my budget is usually below $20.
They have an ebay retail store where older stocks get priced down

Thanks, lhkjohn. That was a great, detailed breakdown of the various reviews.
Thanks, droidbabyxda. I'll check them out.
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I actually use the Samsung ones that came with the Note 2 and they work pretty good

BassBud

Another fan of Skull Candy here. The best they offer costs $50 at Best Buy, but can now be found at places like TJ Maxx for around $15-20!! I think that model is called Titanium, Platinum, or something, I forget. I'll be able to verify shortly when I get back in the car
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Check creative website, bluetooth earpiece. I have it and im quite satisfied.
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You should try the Klipsch S4, very nice sound reproduction, especially paired with the Viper SOund app
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You should try the Klipsch S4, very nice sound reproduction, especially paired with the Viper SOund app
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Those are entry level iems, want something really nice that doesnt bleed to much try vsonic gr07 bass edition or Klipsch x10 are much better.
Take a look in the headfi forum for detailed reviews of a lot of those products.
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Lg HBS 730 Bluetooth stereo headphones 50-70 on amazon.com white or black color about 15 hours battery life.
I had a pair of 200.00 beats before these and these LGs blow them away for 1/3 the cost
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Thank you to all who has replied and contributed! I had decided to go with s4a since there were many positive reviews on it.
Upon receiving, I was excited to give it a try. Noise isolation was great, but bass was not as strong as I hope to be. Sound quality is not too bad too. My only main gripe is the lack of functional volume control with its single button, which I had missed out during my research on earphones. Apparently this is a common problem.
Wondering if there is any way to overcome this?
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Thank you to all who has replied and contributed! I had decided to go with s4a since there were many positive reviews on it.
Upon receiving, I was excited to give it a try. Noise isolation was great, but bass was not as strong as I hope to be. Sound quality is not too bad too. My only main gripe is the lack of functional volume control with its single button, which I had missed out during my research on earphones. Apparently this is a common problem.
Wondering if there is any way to overcome this?
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No way to overcome it. Here is what I figured. S4A is designed for Android, but it's actually just their apple version with a modified in-line remote where they removed volume +/- because you can't get apple volume control to work with Android (after 4.x) without changing a few internal resistors. I just recently got and reviewed UE 600vi (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2381732). Those have apple control, and you can't use volume, but multi-function button works and can be programmed for single/double/triple click to play/pause/next/prev functionality. Use JAYS headset control free app for that (I have link in my review). I like that app better than Klipsch one, although it has an identical functionality anyway. Another thing, S4A needs to be broken in for the sound to shine. It's a normal procedure with all new high quality headphones. In the same UE600vi review I have a link to on-line "white-noise" loop player that you would run for a day with your headphone plugged in (don't put it in your ears lol!!!, just let it run to exercise your headphones). 600vi had hardly any bass when I got them, but after running that loop, I got some low end Not as much as on S4A, but noticeable enough. S4A has a better low frequency response with deeper bass, and it will shine after you will run that white-noise loop to break them in. On a contrary, 600vi has the most detailed high frequency content I ever heard, S4A is good but in high frequency it doesn't compare to 600vi. But since your original intent was bass - S4A will be great for that.

Thanks vectron!
It's a pity to know that I can't do anything about the volume.
I had tried both jays and klipsch music control. I'll keep the klipsch one first for a few days to see how it goes.
As for the white noise loop, that's something new for me! I'll give it a try. Hopefully it'll improve as yours did.
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ataraxy said:
Thanks vectron!
It's a pity to know that I can't do anything about the volume.
I had tried both jays and klipsch music control. I'll keep the klipsch one first for a few days to see how it goes.
As for the white noise loop, that's something new for me! I'll give it a try. Hopefully it'll improve as yours did.
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Somebody else mentioned to me 3D MAVEN Music Player (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maven.blueplayer) as the one with some awesome surround sound and similar setup as JAYS controls. I haven't tested it yet, but worth checking out.

I haven't tried them personally, but I've seen some reviews that the Monoprice earbuds give a lot bang for the dollar; monoprice headphone search results. 9398 or 9397. They're so cheap you won't care if they get lost, damaged or stolen.
If you want really good headphones, I would check out Headroom. These guys are audiophiles and have cheap to mortgage the house headphones. And they give solid advise about headphones and use.

Included Samsung Earphones Quality?

Hi guys
I was just wondering if the included white earphones (with the mic + remote) that we got with out Note II are any good? I have been using other ones + the bluetooth Jaybird BlueBuds X, but I was wondering if the included ones are any good? I suppose I'm looking for the answer of whether they are any good for included earphones, and if they are any good in a more general term?
The reason I ask is because I have not used them or removed them from their packaging since I've had the phone (over 6 months) as I wanted to have them as new for when I eventually sell the phone. But curiosity has got the better of me but I'm wary of opening them in case they are awful.
Thanks

They are better than Apple's old earbuds for sure, but can't beat the EarPods in terms of mids and lows. I'd say they're good for bundled earphones, but sound too weak to be good IEMs.

The problem with the stock Note 2 is sound level is too low and bundled earphones are no solution for it.
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The problem with the stock Note 2 is sound level is too low and bundled earphones are no solution for it.
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The problem with cheap earphones - low sensitivity. You need to drive them with a high output signal level, and when it's loud you also facing distortion. Do you want to try something good? Use UE 600vi (these ultimate ears, which i have reviewed in my signature link, now on sale on amazon for $59) - they have very high sensitivity and even at low volume level everything will be loud and clear, not to mention these are the most comfortable in-ear headphones I ever had, and also come with mic and controls where using JAYS or 3D MAVEN free apps can turn single function button into multi-click playback control.
Regarding OP question, I have blue buds X as well and you will laugh you arse off going from bbx to stock headphones. No comparison. Btw, only a few carriers included stock headphones with their Note 2, Verizon never included headphones so you will not loose much in the value of sale if you open these up to test them out Worry more about your screen, battery cover, and the area around micro-usb connector that gets warned out.

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The problem with cheap earphones - low sensitivity. You need to drive them with a high output signal level, and when it's loud you also facing distortion. Do you want to try something good? Use UE 600vi (these ultimate ears, which i have reviewed in my signature link, now on sale on amazon for $59) - they have very high sensitivity and even at low volume level everything will be loud and clear, not to mention these are the most comfortable in-ear headphones I ever had, and also come with mic and controls where using JAYS or 3D MAVEN free apps can turn single function button into multi-click playback control.
Regarding OP question, I have blue buds X as well and you will laugh you arse off going from bbx to stock headphones. No comparison. Btw, only a few carriers included stock headphones with their Note 2, Verizon never included headphones so you will not loose much in the value of sale if you open these up to test them out Worry more about your screen, battery cover, and the area around micro-usb connector that gets warned out.
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Thanks for your info mate, will give those a look. I'm on the lookout for good earphones with a working mic that I can use when not using the bluebuds. It's a shame they don't have 3 buttons but I can live with that if they're the best in their price range.
On a side note, curiosity got the better of me and I tried the stock ones. They were ok but yeah, as expected they weren't great.

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The problem with the stock Note 2 is sound level is too low and bundled earphones are no solution for it.
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True, but you should do this mod if you're rooted.
http://galaxy-note2.wonderhowto.com...me-limits-your-samsung-galaxy-note-2-0144571/
55db was plenty fine with me, and I wouldn't recommend going over that.

The problem with headphones supporting apple controls - only function button will work, but not volume control. But that single function button will play/pause audio and video, will pick-up/hang-up call, and using JAYS or 3D MAVEN apps you can configure double-/triple-click for other functionality. I typically have double-click to skip next and triple-click to skip prev. Plus, those free apps allow you to set delay between clicks so there is no mistake (setting it longer will eliminate errors). For breaking headphones in, refer to my UE600vi review where I have a link to on-line white/pink-noise audio player loop. Hook up your headphones to laptop and let it play for 10hr, just don't put it on your ears It's the best way to break any headphones in, and with UE600vi it help with bass definition. Still not as deep as Klipsch S4A but, UE has it's own driver for mids/highs - it creates almost 3D soundstage. Of course, you can get more expensive $200, $300, $400, etc earphones from Klipsch, UE, Shure, Seinheiser and others, but for a budget price I found UE600vi to be the best. They also have regular UE600 without inline mic/control for the price, but if you interested, get the one with in-line remote/mic.

My Samsung pair has been breaking in for 6 years, and they've gone through the washing machine once!

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True, but you should do this mod if you're rooted.
http://galaxy-note2.wonderhowto.com...me-limits-your-samsung-galaxy-note-2-0144571/
55db was plenty fine with me, and I wouldn't recommend going over that.
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I haven't rooted my N7100 yet but Samsung's update policy is pushing me to do it ASAP. There are really good ROMs that could replace the stock one.
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fade2black101 said:
Hi guys
I was just wondering if the included white earphones (with the mic + remote) that we got with out Note II are any good? I have been using other ones + the bluetooth Jaybird BlueBuds X, but I was wondering if the included ones are any good? I suppose I'm looking for the answer of whether they are any good for included earphones, and if they are any good in a more general term?
The reason I ask is because I have not used them or removed them from their packaging since I've had the phone (over 6 months) as I wanted to have them as new for when I eventually sell the phone. But curiosity has got the better of me but I'm wary of opening them in case they are awful.
Thanks
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They are actually quite good for OEMs. I like them MUCH better than most earphones in the $20 and $30 range. But nothing beats a premium earphone experience.

For me the quality of the original samsung earphone are really good.. I use, for hobby, piooner hdj2000 and the sound obviously is better, but is not bad for the original..

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They are actually quite good for OEMs. I like them MUCH better than most earphones in the $20 and $30 range. But nothing beats a premium earphone experience.
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That's what I think too. For IEMs, you'll need to go past $50 to really make a difference. I personally prefer on-ear and over-ear sets over in-ears though.

I am VERY happy with AWEI ES-S90Vi that I bought on focalprice . Com website
They were $12 including shipping and blow away the included white Samsung earbuds (which I always thought were great till I tried Awei). Mic works perfectly for phone calls however the headset volume controls don't work, only the hang up button (skip songs etc). There are apps you can get to get around that issue.
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