I know reception is bad enough as I is, but if I made a better antenna from a cut headphone wire, is there a way to force the output to the speakers? Ive seen it on other phones before.
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I know reception is bad enough as I is, but if I made a better antenna from a cut headphone wire, is there a way to force the output to the speakers? Ive seen it on other phones before.
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Click settings and check output to speaker
I just went back into the app and I see the popup. I missed it the first time because I had headphones in already. Thanks!
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I do wish they could also use the USB plug as an antenna. We have awesome speakers why put headphones in.
Heck I could do without a headphone jack at all and have a small headphone to micro usb adapter. This would allow better speaker docks like ipods/phones/pad/maxipad/iPod mini/iPod nano. Etc... I know MHL works great for video/audio but I think it is a combined all or none. Would be nice to just take the audio from there.
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I was looking up some cheap 3.5 mm FM antennas that are out there. I mean. I'm sure they'll look dumb, but if they're retractable and I can play the radio at say, the beach, or something, seems worth it.
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jcoinster said:
I was looking up some cheap 3.5 mm FM antennas that are out there. I mean. I'm sure they'll look dumb, but if they're retractable and I can play the radio at say, the beach, or something, seems worth it.
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I do not see them being much better than a chopped off pair of headphones. I have headphones everywhere from flights old crappy broken ones etc...
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I know reception is bad enough as I is, but if I made a better antenna from a cut headphone wire, is there a way to force the output to the speakers? Ive seen it on other phones before.
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You ever consider using Tune-In to pull in your locale channels via WIFI/cellular data connection? That is how I get my local channels, and others that are too far away. Search for Tune-In in the apps store, it is free.
I'd have no problem with Tune in but my favorite station isn't on there because they have been having stream issues for the past few months...
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Anyone know of a good combination of bluetooth headset and armband phone case to use with the Cardiotrainer app on the HTC Incredible? The last bluetooth set I got moved around too much... my guess is I would need a bluetooth headset that was stereo and hooked together. Also with the armband... I just don't want it sliding around too much Any ideas?
I use the backbeat bluetooth headset. Work great for me, only issue is that there is no button to control the music. Still trying to find a good armband to work on the Incredible.
I have the motorola s9 that i used with my touchpro and really like them not sure on the armband yet
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I have the motorola s9 that i used with my touchpro and really like them not sure on the armband yet
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S9 are not sweat proof unfortunately, the buttons stop working, great set other wise.
I use a Jabra BT3030 with a pair of Sennheiser earbuds. It's nice and does the job without being a burden. You can find them for reasonable prices on ebay. Because the earbud cables are long the Jabra is usually runs under my shirt and into my pocket.
I had an iTech clip radio for the same purpose and it was the worst piece of tech garbage I've even owned.
So has anyone found a good armband yet for the Dinc? I figure someone must have found a decent one by now
Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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I have noticed the same I'm not sure why. I use a Nike ARM band for an iPhone
Just get an iphone armband. I'm using a belkin, its a tight fit but works fine.
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Have you looked on eBay?
I seen a couple on there the other day.
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I second this. I used the same **Belkin Iphone/Ipod** armband on my old HTC Tilt. And I have no idea why you want to listen to music on a bluetooth headset. There is no way the degraded sound quality and increased battery consumption is worth it just to not have wires. Also , I don't have an issue with headphone cables getting in the way. And if you want to be able to answer the phone, dont worry about it. Plug in the headphones and make a call. try it. the microphone on the phone picks up your voice just fine.
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Has anyone had an issue with the music skipping when walking or running? I've tried the Backbeat and S9 on two incredibles. Both have done this. Its fine when just laying around, but the smallest motion and it skips.
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Supposedly the issue is caused by the headset jack thinking control signals are being sent to it by your headset. This is why people have reported better performance with higher quality headphones that have gold contacts, less interference. A cheaper solution is to download the Headset Blocker widget from the marketplace which prevents the supposed signals from having any effect on your music app. Do note that if you have a controller on your headset the widget will block all of its controls too.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/com.idunnolol.headsetblocker
The armband case that you seek is this one!
I bought the TuneBelt from Amazon for like $20 before the holidays. It keeps my phone safe, sweat free, and you can even buy a little extender belt if you plan on running with heavier clothes on like a sweatshirt. Great buy!
http://www.amazon.com/Tune-Belt-Thun.../dp/B003ZJGZ8O
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I use the backbeat bluetooth headset. Work great for me, only issue is that there is no button to control the music. Still trying to find a good armband to work on the Incredible.
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RTFM ... hold the volume up or volume down to change tracks w/ the backbeat headset.
I have experienced the music skip issue as well so I'll have to give the headset blocker app a try.
Sty I'm going to spend a gold chin on a pair of headphones.
My first though was to get sennheiser HD 650 but I read around and it seems they need an amplifier to be able to make good sound. I then looked at b&w p5 but there are so many mixed reviews of it.
Any recommendations on "audiophile" headphones in the same price range as the two mentioned above?
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Klipsch S4a, i have the S2 and they are amazing headphones. The S4a is built for android, it has a button on the cable along with an app so you can control the button to do what you like. Ive had my pair for 2.5 years and going strong.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-Headphones-Android-Microphone/dp/B005M1KO1C
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Klipsch S4a, i have the S2 and they are amazing headphones. The S4a is built for android, it has a button on the cable along with an app so you can control the button to do what you like. Ive had my pair for 2.5 years and going strong.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-Headphones-Android-Microphone/dp/B005M1KO1C
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Bah it's to bad in-ear headphones don't like my ears. (Keeps falling out)
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What are you looking for in headphones? Do you want them to be mellow like the hd650? Or do you want something even more bassy? Something that puts emphasis on the treble? Neutrality? Emphasis on both bass and treble? Would you rather them be open like the hd650 or closed?
Anyways, one suggestion I can put up is the he400, but if you can find out what you are looking for, I can give you other suggestions... The he400's performance can be improved with an amp and dac, but it still can sound good without these.
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What are you looking for in headphones? Do you want them to be mellow like the hd650? Or do you want something even more bassy? Something that puts emphasis on the treble? Neutrality? Emphasis on both bass and treble? Would you rather them be open like the hd650 or closed?
Anyways, one suggestion I can put up is the he400, but if you can find out what you are looking for, I can give you other suggestions... The he400's performance can be improved with an amp and dac, but it still can sound good without these.
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I want the sound to be as close as possible to the original sound (the way the studio equalized the songs to be).
I'll take a look at the he400 and hopefully can test them in a store.
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They come with 3 sets of ear tips to fit any ear. BTW
Just check out the Audio-Technica ATH-M50 it's available in multiple colors. I like the White-on-White combination if you have a white Note 2.
The good: The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones offer excellent build quality and very detailed, balanced sound with tight bass. They're also very comfortable and are a relative bargain.
The bad: There's no integrated microphone for making cell phone calls; the bulkier design makes them less suitable for mobile use; and the headphone cord isn't detachable.
The bottom line: The Audio-Technica ATH-M50 Professional Studio Monitor Headphones are among the best available for less than $200, offering excellent sound and build quality.
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I want the sound to be as close as possible to the original sound (the way the studio equalized the songs to be).
I'll take a look at the he400 and hopefully can test them in a store.
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Hmm, well there's the K701/702/Q701 family with their analytical sound signature or the DT880. But, since you don't want to get an amp, it's going to be tough to find something in that price range. The he400 seems like your best bet, however it's more of a fun sounding headphone.
Perhaps, the MS2 or ad900? If you still want to go with sennheisers, you may want to get the hd600 instead, the hd650 have been tuned to have more emphasis in the lower frequencies and are less neutral.
You could also very well think the headphones you chose will sound fine without an amp...
Well I have a pair of detox beats that I love maby not what your lookibg for but I love mine
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They come with 3 sets of ear tips to fit any ear. BTW
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the OP has the same issue as me. In ears just dont work! I wish they made some on ear or around the ear ones with android functionality.
I know what audiophiles say about bose (Buy Other Sound Equipment) but I have had very good luck with my bose ie2 earphones. They are in ear non noise canceling ear buds, but unlike most ear buds, they actually stay in your ears and are extremely comfortable. Definitely worth a look.
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If you want the open pure sennheiser sound get the HD 558s. The note 2 drives them no problem. Sound is a little more pure than the ath-m50s.
Hmm wonder if it's worth it to get a portable headphone amplifier. And if so what one?
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Hmm wonder if it's worth it to get a portable headphone amplifier. And if so, what one?
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Denon d5000 is great. Along with denon dh200
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My top 3 is AKG K701 , Audio Technica ATH-M50 , and the HD 650's... Highly reccommend them all but the AKG's take the cake.
If you are looking for cheapies, check out the Koss KSC-75. $20, amazing sound
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Hmm wonder if it's worth it to get a portable headphone amplifier. And if so what one?
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I personally do not think its worth it unless you are really serious about listening to music on your phone. I just take what my phone gives me and save the actual listening for when I'm connected into my setup. The Note 2 does the job with my Sennheiser 558s. I wouldn't want to add extra bulk and things to carry around for better audio out of my phone while walking around.
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Sty I'm going to spend a gold chin on a pair of headphones.
My first though was to get sennheiser HD 650 but I read around and it seems they need an amplifier to be able to make good sound. I then looked at b&w p5 but there are so many mixed reviews of it.
Any recommendations on "audiophile" headphones in the same price range as the two mentioned above?
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I have the hd 650s. I have an amp. But u dont need it it still sounds really good without ir. Just even better with. Most headphones do
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Will my note 1 support beats head phone to its best?
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Will my note 1 support beats head phone to its best?
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Anybody got any information about the FM Radio feature particularly in UK.
Like to use this occasionally with my Desire HD but it only works with headphones that were originally supplied which I have usually mislaid within the first fortnight.
My pre-order is still awaiting delivery so can anybody tell me if the HTC One uses the headphone cable as the aerial or will it work through the speakers without headphones.
Thanks in advance.
Headphones needed.
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Headphones needed.
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Oh well, I'll just have to take better care of the headphones, perhaps the red buds will stop them disappearing into my mass of cables everywhere!
1st it's not possible without headphones(although we could mod it to allow it to run without headphones) but still you won't get any reception at all as it acts as the antenna.
2nd it works on any headphones it doesn't have to be the original supplied headphones in fact even just cheap headphones work.
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1st it's not possible without headphones(although we could mod it to allow it to run without headphones) but still you won't get any reception at all as it acts as the antenna.
2nd it works on any headphones it doesn't have to be the original supplied headphones in fact even just cheap headphones work.
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Make sure you switch NFC off if you use the FM radio. The NFC seems to interfere with the radio and you hear this strange white noise interference every second.
One my one x i took an old set of headphones, cut off the jack part leaving a bit of wire at the end for reception and used that to listen to the radio thru the speakers....
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One my one x i took an old set of headphones, cut off the jack part leaving a bit of wire at the end for reception and used that to listen to the radio thru the speakers....
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Nice idea, gotta try it
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I tried that with 3 old sets of ear buds, couldn't get it to work on my One X.
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One my one x i took an old set of headphones, cut off the jack part leaving a bit of wire at the end for reception and used that to listen to the radio thru the speakers....
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any" noise disturbance"? like some kind of static sound or white noise? The wire which acts as a antenna is cut off, which means the antenna might be broken to receive reception. might try on a cheap earpiece
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The wire which acts as a antenna is cut off, which means the antenna might be broken to receive reception.
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Impedance, we've heard of it
Quick, everyone snip their old headphones up in an attempt to defy the laws of physics!
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Quick, everyone snip their old headphones up in an attempt to defy the laws of physics!
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Wow so uhm... Cutting a wire that acts like an antenna now defys physics huh?
And what if I could prove that FM Radio works when I snip the wires of my headphone and connect it on my phone and make it recieve data from radio stations? Does that make me the same rank as Mr. Heinrich Hertz since I defied one of his theories/discoveries?
Hi!
Got another query about FM radio on the H1. Does Beats work with the FM radio? I have it activated in settings but I don't get the icon in the status field when listening. And if i toggle beats on/off while listening to FM I cannot hear any difference.
So it seems as if Beats is not working with FM.
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When I plug my beats headphones in (the ones coming with the One), it doesn't seem like they're plugged in correctly. Like if I twist or turn the headphones jack a bit, I get a crackling/distorted sound, but the headphones are plugged in as far as they can go. I even tried applying some force but they're as far in as they can go.
Sound faulty to me mate, do they work fine in any other device like an mp3 player or another phone? Worth checking ... to see if it's the phones or the phone lol
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Sound faulty to me mate, do they work fine in any other device like an mp3 player or another phone? Worth checking ... to see if it's the phones or the phone lol
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Tried them in another phone and it seems it's the same. The headphones don't seem to wanna plug in correctly. I tried a few other headsets on the One and they all connect as they should?
Why can't phone makers make completely flat jacks?
Lol who knows mate. My biggest gripe with the headphone jack on the one is that it's at the top. It should be at the bottom, that way when I take my phone out of my pocket, the screen is the right way up and facing me instead of it being the opposite.
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Lol who knows mate. My biggest gripe with the headphone jack on the one is that it's at the top. It should be at the bottom, that way when I take my phone out of my pocket, the screen is the right way up and facing me instead of it being the opposite.
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+10000000000 I loved the galaxy nexus for that "feature".
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I don't really care if the jack is at the top or the bottom as long as it's on the top or bottom and not on any of the sides.
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I don't really care if the jack is at the top or the bottom as long as it's on the top or bottom and not on any of the sides.
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Sides? Yeah that would be bad.
aooga said:
Sides? Yeah that would be bad.
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Most definitely, and I completely abhor phones which have the charging ports on the sides.
I think you could probably change them at you're local dealer. It sounds like they won't do it in any case.
Also the headphone are not beats. You mean the in-ear headphones?
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I think you could probably change them at you're local dealer. It sounds like they won't do it in any case.
Also the headphone are not beats. You mean the in-ear headphones?
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Yeah I mean the stock ones you get which look like unbranded beats headphones.
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Yeah I mean the stock ones you get which look like unbranded beats headphones.
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I think it could be that these are beats headphones. Anyone knows that HTC has an big deal with beats. Do they sound good? I haven't used mine yet because I have an AKG over ear headphones, which sounds very good.
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I'd bet money on the earphones being Beats, just unbranded ones ... I have used mine and compared to some Sony ones, which I paid about 70 squid for, they sound every bit as good, if not better ... Fact is, Beats or not, they sound very good and are by far, the best earphones I've ever received with a phone, or mp3 player for that matter.
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I'd bet money on the earphones being Beats, just unbranded ones ... I have used mine and compared to some Sony ones, which I paid about 70 squid for, they sound every bit as good, if not better ... Fact is, Beats or not, they sound very good and are by far, the best earphones I've ever received with a phone, or mp3 player for that matter.
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Okay that's really good. I came from iPhone and the earphones there are really bad. Only the new ones from the iPhone 5 are sounding a bit better. Since i'm using my over ears AKG headphones I think I can use the in ear from HTC for sports etc...
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Try cleaning the jack with a damp cloth - worked for me with the new Beats phones
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Try cleaning the jack with a damp cloth - worked for me with the new Beats phones
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The jack isn't the issue, because other headphones work well. It seems to be the headphone pin. The thing you insert into the jack.
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Okay that's really good. I came from iPhone and the earphones there are really bad. Only the new ones from the iPhone 5 are sounding a bit better. Since i'm using my over ears AKG headphones I think I can use the in ear from HTC for sports etc...
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The iPhone 5 was my previous phone after my Xperia Ray so when I traded up to my One (the mere suggestion of anything bettering an iPhone would have fanboys abusing me about now) I decided to keep the Apple Pods as they call them lol but tbh they are nothing special, certainly not as good as the ones with the One, my opinion of course but I do consider myself somewhat of an Audiophile. :laugh:
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The jack isn't the issue, because other headphones work well. It seems to be the headphone pin. The thing you insert into the jack.
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Yes, that's what I meant - the jack/plug on the headphones, not the socket on the phone handset.
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The iPhone 5 was my previous phone after my Xperia Ray so when I traded up to my One (the mere suggestion of anything bettering an iPhone would have fanboys abusing me about now) I decided to keep the Apple Pods as they call them lol but tbh they are nothing special, certainly not as good as the ones with the One, my opinion of course but I do consider myself somewhat of an Audiophile. :laugh:
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But the new "earpods" are slightly better than the old ones until the iphone 4s. But I'm not an audiophile like you. I would use those in ear headphones only for sports or somewhat. At home I'm using an over ear headphone from akg because they are much more comfortable and sounds better for me.
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When I plug my beats headphones in (the ones coming with the One), it doesn't seem like they're plugged in correctly. Like if I twist or turn the headphones jack a bit, I get a crackling/distorted sound, but the headphones are plugged in as far as they can go. I even tried applying some force but they're as far in as they can go.
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That is completely normal, use a gold plated headphone and try again
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The jack isn't the issue, because other headphones work well. It seems to be the headphone pin. The thing you insert into the jack.
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It is normal if you use regular headphones, gold plated jacks eliminate this issue.
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While the headphones aren't bad they probably aren't beats. they are built very cheaply and are not anywhere as bass heavy as beats would be. Mine died about a week after using them with computer.
Sorry if this the wrong place to ask this question, but as the title says, my Apple earphones aren't clear on my s1. Plz don't say just buy beats or other earphones because the Apple ones are the most comfortable to me. When I use the apple earphones the sound quality is a bit weird, while other earphones work fine. If there is anyway to fix this problem I will be glad to hear.
Thanks.
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Sorry if this the wrong place to ask this question, but as the title says, my Apple earphones aren't clear on my s1. Plz don't say just buy beats or other earphones because the Apple ones are the most comfortable to me. When I use the apple earphones the sound quality is a bit weird, while other earphones work fine. If there is anyway to fix this problem I will be glad to hear.
Thanks.
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Are these the ones with microphone on them (headset)?
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Are these the ones with microphone on them (headset)?
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Yeah they are
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Yeah they are
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Try this thing, while playing music, press and hold answer button on your headset, sound should become clear.
This is a well known hardware problem, it's that apple and samsung manufacture headphones jacks using different connection layout. That way headset mics do not work properly by different manufacturer. Usually, when you buying headset, it defines "iphone, htc compatible" or "samsung, nokia compatible" (not sure about specific phone manufacturer). I also have one philips headset which came with simple 3.5 female to 3.5 male adapter, to work with both connection types.
Moreover SGS1 has tv-out through the same headphones jack, this way it's more messed up, and even the sound does not work properly.
I guess your only option would be buying some adapter, seen several on ebay, specifically designed for sgs1, but I could not tell whether they do what it says.
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Try this thing, while playing music, press and hold answer button on your headset, sound should become clear.
This is a well known hardware problem, it's that apple and samsung manufacture headphones jacks using different connection layout. That way headset mics do not work properly by different manufacturer. Usually, when you buying headset, it defines "iphone, htc compatible" or "samsung, nokia compatible" (not sure about specific phone manufacturer). I also have one philips headset which came with simple 3.5 female to 3.5 male adapter, to work with both connection types.
Moreover SGS1 has tv-out through the same headphones jack, this way it's more messed up, and even the sound does not work properly.
I guess your only option would be buying some adapter, seen several on ebay, specifically designed for sgs1, but I could not tell whether they do what it says.
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OK ill give it a shot
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