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Hello, Do you think it possible to use other headphones instead those in the box for receive calls and use remote control? I have Htc desire headphones with controls for the music, but galaxy is not recognized them except as normal headphones. do you think it possible to modify Android and Touchwiz for recognize them or other wired headphones with remote control or/and answer button?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english
what is wrong with the ones that come with the Galaxy...
I actually hate the Galaxy S headphones. The sound quality is fine but I really don't like the style of headphones that insert into your ear canal. I find them extremely uncomfortable, they're bad for sharing and they seem to fall out of my ears when running. I substantially prefer standard ear-buds. Maybe it's an Australian thing, or just the people I know, but I've never met anybody who likes that style of headphones.
I haven't actually paid any attention to the HTC earphones but if they're standard ear-buds, good quality and can be purchased on their own then I might look into this a little further. The main problem will be whether or not the HTC headphone jack matches that of the Galaxy S (which is the same as the iPhone jack). If they physically match and I can get my hands on some I'll investigate modifying the Galaxy S' software to support them.
EDIT: Frenzy_Man, the Galaxy S headphone jack is the same as the iPhone and Samsung claim the Galaxy S is compatible with iPhone headphones. I haven't checked (I will when I get my Galaxy S back from repair) but I suppose that means iPhone headphones can be used to answer calls etc. In which case any iPhone compatible headphones should work with the Galaxy S.
Frenzy_Man said:
Hello, Do you think it possible to use other headphones instead those in the box for receive calls and use remote control? I have Htc desire headphones with controls for the music, but galaxy is not recognized them except as normal headphones. do you think it possible to modify Android and Touchwiz for recognize them or other wired headphones with remote control or/and answer button?
thanks a lot and sorry for my bad english
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If im not mistaken HTC uses the same wiring scheme as Apple (and from what I have seen they are minority), while Samsung uses the same as Nokia and rest of the world.
But I might me a bit wrong about the rest of the world stuff =)
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EDIT: Frenzy_Man, the Galaxy S headphone jack is the same as the iPhone and Samsung claim the Galaxy S is compatible with iPhone headphones. I haven't checked (I will when I get my Galaxy S back from repair) but I suppose that means iPhone headphones can be used to answer calls etc. In which case any iPhone compatible headphones should work with the Galaxy S.
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The headphone jack of the iPhone and SGS are completely different. To be able to use iPhone heaphones with the SGS you need an adapter. I had to buy this adapter http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm to get my iPhone headphones working. If dupel is correct about the HTC headphone scheme then this adapter will be needed.
i can confirm the HTC desire headphones do not function correctly with the Galaxy S, having just tested them.
there's a channel or frequency missing entirely from the signal to the ear buds so makes its sound very odd indeed!!
chrissyg123 said:
i can confirm the HTC desire headphones do not function correctly with the Galaxy S, having just tested them.
there's a channel or frequency missing entirely from the signal to the ear buds so makes its sound very odd indeed!!
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Same kind of behavior with iPhone earbuds.
chrissyg123 said:
i can confirm the HTC desire headphones do not function correctly with the Galaxy S, having just tested them.
there's a channel or frequency missing entirely from the signal to the ear buds so makes its sound very odd indeed!!
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Seems to work fine if I use an elastic band to hold down the middle button on the headphone controls
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The headphone jack of the iPhone and SGS are completely different. To be able to use iPhone heaphones with the SGS you need an adapter. I had to buy this adapter http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm to get my iPhone headphones working. If dupel is correct about the HTC headphone scheme then this adapter will be needed.
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Ah, sorry about the misinformation. I thought I read somewhere when I was originally comparing phones that the Galaxy S was iPhone headphone compatible. I must have got confused and it's the HTC Desire that is iPhone headphone compatible.
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The headphone jack of the iPhone and SGS are completely different. To be able to use iPhone heaphones with the SGS you need an adapter. I had to buy this adapter to get my iPhone headphones working. If dupel is correct about the HTC headphone scheme then this adapter will be needed.
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Does any one know where I can get this in the UK? I am desperate to get my etymotics hf2's up and running again, currently using an elastic band to hold down the button to create a decent sound.
so from what i understand from that link this is an issue with the iphone/htc headphones more than the galaxy s headphone socket?
As the converter is from iphone to any other 3.5mm socket..
chrissyg123 said:
i can confirm the HTC desire headphones do not function correctly with the Galaxy S, having just tested them.
there's a channel or frequency missing entirely from the signal to the ear buds so makes its sound very odd indeed!!
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Well, that's exactly what u get when i use cheap adapters. But when i use original Sony NUDE ones, they work good. So now i bought a Philips 3.5mm adapter instead of those cheap ones and it works great.
Im pretty sure its the same 3.5mm connector standard... Just that the galaxy has low tolerance for size changes.
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The headphone jack of the iPhone and SGS are completely different. To be able to use iPhone heaphones with the SGS you need an adapter. I had to buy this adapter http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-354r3m-r2f.htm to get my iPhone headphones working. If dupel is correct about the HTC headphone scheme then this adapter will be needed.
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Does this adapter (or any other) enable the mic function so I can use my headset as a headset?
Tried a 3,5mm duplicator and got great sound with my iphone compatible headset but the mic still don't work
Hi, thank you for your replay. I don't like galaxy headphones because it's in ear type and without remote control.
Guys, there's already a thread that discusses this extensively
To sum it it up, the i9000 is physically different than the iPhone, HTC and even the US variants of the SGS (Captivate, Vibrant, Epic, Fascinate - the part numbers for the 3.5mm jack and headset are different on the i9000 than those phones).
The mic and ground wires are reversed on the 4-pole male pins. There's no software way around this (though some have suggested there is, I could never find it, and my source for part numbers says same (no soft fix)).
The reason holding the mic button down increases sound is that you are shorting out the mic/ground wires, effectively making it a 3-pole tip. Any 3-pole tip adaptor will do the same, but then you lose the mic and ability to click to answer calls or pause playback.
The only fix is to find an adaptor that crosses those wires, or to build one yourself (like I describe in the link above).
(ps: shouldn't this have been a "General" topics forum thread and not a development one?)
To address some of your comments invidually:
Benjamin Dobell said:
I haven't actually paid any attention to the HTC earphones but if they're standard ear-buds, good quality and can be purchased on their own then I might look into this a little further. The main problem will be whether or not the HTC headphone jack matches that of the Galaxy S (which is the same as the iPhone jack). If they physically match and I can get my hands on some I'll investigate modifying the Galaxy S' software to support them.
EDIT: Frenzy_Man, the Galaxy S headphone jack is the same as the iPhone and Samsung claim the Galaxy S is compatible with iPhone headphones. I haven't checked (I will when I get my Galaxy S back from repair) but I suppose that means iPhone headphones can be used to answer calls etc. In which case any iPhone compatible headphones should work with the Galaxy S.
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The Galaxy S jack is not the same as the iPhone, it may look the same, but the wires are crossed, as indicated above.
IF you can find a software fix for this, I'll buy you a six pack!!!!!! I don't think it's possible.
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Seems to work fine if I use an elastic band to hold down the middle button on the headphone controls
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You're shorting mic/ground as stated above. Bad fix, unless all you care about is louder music.
MasK said:
Well, that's exactly what u get when i use cheap adapters. But when i use original Sony NUDE ones, they work good. So now i bought a Philips 3.5mm adapter instead of those cheap ones and it works great.
Im pretty sure its the same 3.5mm connector standard... Just that the galaxy has low tolerance for size changes.
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Can you link the exact parts you're talking about, please?
My homebrew solutions don't stand up to rigorous use, and I've already had to create/build a new one.
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Samsung claim the Galaxy S is compatible with iPhone headphones.
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I wonder if the confusion is the difference between headphones and headsets?
Headphones are just three pole and don't have a mic. They should be compatible.
Headsets are four pole and include a mic. They are not.
Plus, don't believe everything any of these adaptor manufacturers tell you. I found one adaptor on the web that insists it will work with both the iPhone and the i9000. Not possible.
I'm using Philips adapter an I can use the button to answer calls and the mic functions too.
http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/dcbint/cpindex.pl?ctn=SHH1112/00&scy=nl&slg=en
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if I cut the end of htc headphones and cross the wires can also use the remote control keys, right?
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IF you can find a software fix for this, I'll buy you a six pack!!!!!! I don't think it's possible.
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I'll take you up on that offer when I find a way
I'm currently doing some deep digging into the SGS kernel audio driver and anything related to it (including jack sensing), partly in an all-out effort to get stereo FM radio working.
From reports and partly from the kernel source it's already known that the SGS can sense the difference between either a 3-pole or 4-pole jack being plugged in, e.g. whether the cable is connected to either a headset (in which case it applies that dreaded sound muffling EQ fixable from either the Service Menu or with MixGet) or assumed line-out (in which case the audio is reference quality crystal clear) output. So there may yet be a way to trick it into doing what you want.
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
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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
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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.
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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.
Currently my headphones died and now i use the apple headphones which are horrible :crying: i want to get some good over ear headphones without having to sell my kidney, i narrowed it down to these two:
1. Audio-Technica ATH-M50S EUR 159 on Amazon DE which is very expensive since it costs $115.95 on Amazon USA maybe i could import them, i don't know how much the shipping would cost tough , the downside is the cord is too long ... 10 m wow! Could i replace the cable? would it be too expensive to do so?
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2. Sennheiser HD-598 EUR 162 on amazon DE which could be nice because since im in Germany it would be the natural thing to do , they're cheaper here , they cost $239.95 in Amazon USA in comparison , i find them very beautiful but i the cable is not 3.5 it's 6.3mm damn! (at least is 3 m tall) they include an adaptor but i don't like to use adaptors Could i replace the cable? would it be too expensive to do so?
Keep in mind I will be using these headphones for listening music on my nexus 4 and my macbook pro , i dont have wav files but my mp3s are 320 or v0 so they have nice quality and maybe in the not so distant future i will start downloading apple lossless, i'm not in the music business or anything and i know these headphones are professional but id rather spend my money on these than spend spend it on that overrated glossy beat headphones .
If you can suggest another headphones for the same or less price that would be nice too
Chad_Petree said:
Currently my headphones died and now i use the apple headphones which are horrible :crying: i want to get some good over ear headphones without having to sell my kidney, i narrowed it down to these two:
1. Audio-Technica ATH-M50S EUR 159 on Amazon DE which is very expensive since it costs $115.95 on Amazon USA maybe i could import them, i don't know how much the shipping would cost tough , the downside is the cord is too long ... 10 m wow! Could i replace the cable? would it be too expensive to do so?
2. Sennheiser HD-598 EUR 162 on amazon DE which could be nice because since im in Germany it would be the natural thing to do , they're cheaper here , they cost $239.95 in Amazon USA in comparison , i find them very beautiful but i the cable is not 3.5 it's 6.3mm damn! (at least is 3 m tall) they include an adaptor but i don't like to use adaptors Could i replace the cable? would it be too expensive to do so?
Keep in mind I will be using these headphones for listening music on my nexus 4 and my macbook pro , i dont have wav files but my mp3s are 320 or v0 so they have nice quality and maybe in the not so distant future i will start downloading apple lossless, i'm not in the music business or anything and i know these headphones are professional but id rather spend my money on these than spend spend it on that overrated glossy beat headphones .
If you can suggest another headphones for the same or less price that would be nice too
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I suggest you forget both of these and go with the Grado SR60i's or Grado SR80i's. They are considered to be the best headphones for mobile devices and damn near audiophile quality. The only downside is the retro looks and that they are "open" which means if you commute to work your fellow commutes will hear everything you play.
The SR60i's go for around $150 and the SR80i's for $200.
If I have money over after buying my kids xmas presents I'm getting the SR60i's.
Note: I don't know what the "i" stands for and have seen them on sale with or without!
Here's a review for you: http://www.moon-audio.com/headphones/open-headphones/sr60i.html
Get some Beats man. I hear those are AWESOME!!!!
Both headphones which you are comparing have great sound quality. The Senn's are much much more comfortable.
Edit: I actually prefer the wireless variety for recreational use, and Senn's stand alone for comfort and value.The ones for under $60 aren't bad.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_0_19?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=sennheiser+wireless+headphones&sprefix=sennheiser+wireless%2Celectronics%2C225
If you're thinking economically, usually Senn's are usually _very_ easy to repair yourself.
At least the radio broadcast quality stuff used to be. Not sure anymore.
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Try Sony XBR MD700. They are amazing, they come with extra bass too. And also V-Moda crossfade LP. Cnet rates them #10 best full size headphones
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I suggest you forget both of these and go with the Grado SR60i's or Grado SR80i's. They are considered to be the best headphones for mobile devices and damn near audiophile quality. The only downside is the retro looks and that they are "open" which means if you commute to work your fellow commutes will hear everything you play.
The SR60i's go for around $150 and the SR80i's for $200.
If I have money over after buying my kids xmas presents I'm getting the SR60i's.
Note: I don't know what the "i" stands for and have seen them on sale with or without!
Here's a review for you: http://www.moon-audio.com/headphones/open-headphones/sr60i.html
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They have great reviews, i know I might sound very superficial by saying this but i think they look horrible :/ possible a deal breaker and also that the fact that the sound can "escape" i try not to annoy people around me .
P:S: I want a dad like you! haha
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Both headphones which you are comparing have great sound quality. The Senn's are much much more comfortable.
Edit: I actually prefer the wireless variety for recreational use, and Senn's stand alone for comfort and value.The ones for under $60 aren't bad.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...s&sprefix=sennheiser+wireless,electronics,225
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That's what i thought that the Audio Technica are for producers, singers... not to wear them all day on the street.
How much would it cost me to replace the cable for the seinhaser? (to put a 3. 5mm jack) If I buy a cheap cable would the quality degrade?
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Try Sony XBR MD700. They are amazing, they come with extra bass too. And also V-Moda crossfade LP. Cnet rates them #10 best full size headphones
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Maybe you meant Sony MDR-XB700? they cost 188 EUR, even more expensive than the senheisers
HeadRoom.com<<<< Been buying from these guys for around 15 years.
Have you considered the Sennheiser HD280's?
Very comfy over ear design and they will drive from a portable.
The HD280s are a bit heavy on bass, yet not muddy and very clear.
I really like mine.
I also have the Beyerdynamic DT-880's they're actually my most favorite cans.
The Beyers are an open headphone however...to me they are the best headphone available for the cost.
Just a couple of thoughts from a longtime ear-speaker user....
Thats OK said:
HeadRoom.com<<<< Been buying from these guys for around 15 years.
Have you considered the Sennheiser HD280's?
Very comfy over ear design and they will drive from a portable.
The HD280s are a bit heavy on bass, yet not muddy and very clear.
I really like mine.
I also have the Beyerdynamic DT-880's they're actually my most favorite cans.
The Beyers are an open headphone however...to me they are the best headphone available for the cost.
Just a couple of thoughts from a longtime ear-speaker user....
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Well i'm pretty much set on the senheiser 598 now , the cable can be replacable very easy you just unplug it from the headphones, the thing is will i lose quality if i use a generic 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable?
I have some Senny 598's at home that i used to use before buying my HD650's. They've been sat in my drawer unused for years now, which is a bit of a waste as they're great headphones!
Personally i favour Sennheiser over Audio-Technica, but the only way you'll know for sure which you prefer is to audition both of them. Otherwise you'll have to make a judgement call based on your preferences and the information you can gleen from reviews. Have a look on Head-fi for more information about both.
Grado are okay, i owned a pair of RS1's once which were beautiful, but we pay a premium in Europe for American brands. They're not the most comfortable to wear for extended periods though and i actually ended up with bleeding sores from using mine too much! The Senny's are very, very comfortable though which is in their favour.
Bottom line, you'll probably be pleased with whichever cans you decide to go with. What you should spend more time thinking about is what you are feeding them. A good Headphone Amp, DAC, or even a soundcard with a dedicated Amp will make a world of difference!
Whatever you do,OP,don't even consider the Sony MDR-7506 cans. I don't want them to go out of stock anywhere. I know they're not on your list,but they kill most everything listed sofar in this thread. Everything. So affordable,and an industry standard. Just don't buy them now. Wait for me to buy a second pair first.:highfive:
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And also V-Moda crossfade LP. Cnet rates them #10 best full size headphones
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You mean V-MODA Crossfade M-80 ?
You absolutely should take sound signature and your preferences into account. If you live for audio clarity and beautiful highs, headphones with powerful bass will sound horrible to you, whereas those who love to feel the bass would find them glorious.
IMO, that's the most important thing in buying good headphones, yet most people ignore it.
And, like Dirk said, try before you buy if possible.
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Get some Beats man. I hear those are AWESOME!!!!
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***** plz I screwed my money on beats monster....horrible sound and uncomfortable....senn is way better !
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Well i'm pretty much set on the senheiser 598 now , the cable can be replacable very easy you just unplug it from the headphones, the thing is will i lose quality if i use a generic 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm cable?
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So did you get the 598s?
I guess it's true with cans that they don't come alive till they get around 100 hours on them...
85gallon said:
Get some Beats man. I hear those are AWESOME!!!!
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Damn you gallon! You beat me to it.
You Live To Die.
85gallon said:
Get some Beats man. I hear those are AWESOME!!!!
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You trolls are perpetuating a gross public nuisance that is the ignorant adoration of Beats.
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You trolls are perpetuating a gross public nuisance that is the ignorant adoration of Beats.
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I genuinely enjoy wearing Beats headphones. They have great build quality and I just love the pure sound.
I'm going to mail you the cone of shame my son is wearing in my avatar.
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Hi Guys
searched in the accessories forum but could not find a definite answer.
has anyone tried urbeats monster by DRE and found it to work with the note II. by work i mean all three buttons (answer, volume up, vol down)
it is written on the case that is supports HTC mobile phones, but i dont know if it supports our note II
its quite expensive so i am not going to "buy and try"
hope someone has an answer for that, amazon link below
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Headp...F8&qid=1358683672&sr=8-1&keywords=urbeats+HTC
No Volume. Quaility don't match price. I OWNED ONE SET OF THESE AND ONE SET OF Bose Mie2 by far bose much superior audio and comfort. Dr Dre only is a brand not quality and long research you find on Bose or Sennnheiser (another brand much better than Monster.
Bose Mie2i is the same Mie2 with volume control such feature is named Control Talk and only work on Apple devices since is not an open standard.
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No Volume. Quaility don't match price. I OWNED ONE SET OF THESE AND ONE SET OF Bose Mie2 by far bose much superior audio and comfort. Dr Dre only is a brand not quality and long research you find on Bose or Sennnheiser (another brand much better than Monster.
Bose Mie2i is the same Mie2 with volume control such feature is named Control Talk and only work on Apple devices since is not an open standard.
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Thanks, do you know of any headset where the volume controls work with the note II (except the default headphone that came with the phone)
Only those made by Samsung. .
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Thanks, do you know of any headset where the volume controls work with the note II (except the default headphone that came with the phone)
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I know that the wireless beats work but are a little pricey. I also know that the Motorola S11 Bluetooth headphones work and sound awsome. I have owned beats earbuds to the beats pros, these to me sound great and retail for far less $129 the wireless beats are 279 last I checked but I have known someone to pick up a set for 209 through Verizon with their discount.
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[QUOTinstalled in your phone=AcostaJA;36951588]Only those made by Samsung. .
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Thats definitely not true, there are plenty of non samsung headphones that will work. I have beats studio with mic and volume control and they work on my note 2 and note 3. Its not the headphone its the mainly the rom youre using and the drivers installed in your phone. If youre rooted, i recommend viper for android (free in playstore). Hands down the best driver/equalizer out there.
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Thats definitely not true, there are plenty of non samsung headphones that will work. I have beats studio with mic and volume control and they work on my note 2 and note 3. Its not the headphone its the mainly the rom youre using and the drivers installed in your phone. If youre rooted, i recommend viper for android (free in playstore). Hands down the best driver/equalizer out there.
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Lies. Video or it didn't happen.
Neither the Monster iSoniTalk (with single play/pause button and mic) nor the non-Monster mic with volume control cable works for me. I've tried it on 5 different ROMs (2 stock Samsung), 2 phones (Note 2 and S2), both rooted and all of the times I've tried, the volume buttons don't work.
Out of curiosity, which ROM (and what "drivers") are you using?
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Exactly. Samsung uses specific resistor values inside of their remote for volume control. No ROM will be able to "correct" that.
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[QUOTinstalled in your phone=AcostaJA;36951588]Only those made by Samsung. .
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Thats definitely not true, there are plenty of non samsung headphones that will work. I have beats studio with mic and volume control and they work on my note 2 and note 3. Its not the headphone its the mainly the rom youre using and the drivers installed in your phone. If youre rooted, i recommend viper for android (free in playstore). Hands down the best driver/equalizer out there.
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Yer it definately is not true. He is chatting nonsense claiming the samsung headphones are the only ones which will work.
OP, these work flawlessly with the Note II. Tested on stock rom
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=htc+e240
I actually find them to be a bit better than the ubeats you are talking about. They're essentially a slightly newer version of the stock HTC One earphones + include volume controls.
Its sad that all this guy wanted was an honest opinion on the urdeats, instead he got an argument about whether things will or will not work on a Samsung device.
I am using slimbean rom and neak kernal.
My urbeats work great, and sound fantastic.
as i do not have dog hearing, my beats pros and urbeats have some of the beast sound I have found in headphones.
admittedly i have not tried every brand, but I am very happy with the quality of the highs and lows i get from my beats especially with lossless music.
as for the other controls.
I can answer the phone with the middle button on my urbeats as well as start the voice recognition with it, not at the same time obviously.
the mics pics up sound great.
as for the other 2 buttons on the urbeats they do not work for volumes for me (music or phone call).
I actually didn't even notice this till i saw this post and decided to try it out.
I am going to look into this further and see if there is anything i can do about it.
The biggest issue i see with beats is they get a lot of hate for being a "popular Brand"
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Its sad that all this guy wanted was an honest opinion on the urdeats, instead he got an argument about whether things will or will not work on a Samsung device.
I am using slimbean rom and neak kernal.
My urbeats work great, and sound fantastic.
as i do not have dog hearing, my beats pros and urbeats have some of the beast sound I have found in headphones.
admittedly i have not tried every brand, but I am very happy with the quality of the highs and lows i get from my beats especially with lossless music.
as for the other controls.
I can answer the phone with the middle button on my urbeats as well as start the voice recognition with it, not at the same time obviously.
the mics pics up sound great.
as for the other 2 buttons on the urbeats they do not work for volumes for me (music or phone call).
I actually didn't even notice this till i saw this post and decided to try it out.
I am going to look into this further and see if there is anything i can do about it.
The biggest issue i see with beats is they get a lot of hate for being a "popular Brand"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Le90IAhbBV4
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Take a look at the link i posted above you. The Urbeats I got free with my old HTC phone, so I have a suspition these other ones are very similar and may have even had a similar manufacturing process even though HTC could no longer use the "beats" logo on them.
I have genuinly found them a bit more crisp than the urbeats, with thumping bass and fully working volume controls. At that ridiculously low price I'd urge people to try them and they play especially nice on the note II with fully working controls.
Personally it was a no brainer for me to replace my urbeats with these, and the controls are a massive bonus. They're definately much better sounding than 11 quid earphones.
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Take a look at the link i posted above you. The Urbeats I got free with my old HTC phone, so I have a suspition these other ones are very similar and may have even had a similar manufacturing process even though HTC could no longer use the "beats" logo on them.
I have genuinly found them a bit more crisp than the urbeats, with thumping bass and fully working volume controls. At that ridiculously low price I'd urge people to try them and they play especially nice on the note II with fully working controls.
Personally it was a no brainer for me to replace my urbeats with these, and the controls are a massive bonus. They're definately much better sounding than 11 quid earphones.
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Thank You.
very helpful and informative.
I'm always on the lookout for new quality products.
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I think we are talking about two different things. Off-the-shelf Beats come with iPhone controls with multifunction button (MFB) and volume control, just like every other pair of headphones. MFB works with any Android phone for playback/call/transport/GoogleNow, while Volume will not work because iPhone volume control uses different set of resistors inside of the remote. The same way Samsung OEM headphones will not work with Apple because Samsung uses it's own set of resistor values for volume control. That is why today a number of manufacturers provide two different versions of their headphones (like Klipsch or V-Moda) by including either MFB without volume (for Android) or MFB with volume (for apple).
You mentioned above HTC phones with their version of "custom" urBeats. With previous HTC affiliation with Beats, those headphones were specifically made for HTC/android where volume does work. I can't confirm 100% since I never used any HTC specific headphones (might make sense to test a few out), but I'm starting to notice a lot of references to HTC headphones working OK with Samsung phones, so I assume HTC specific headphones use the same resistor values in their remote for volume control. Even with my recent review of UE900 replacement cable which was designed with original Samsung in-line remote/volume, they also referenced compatibility with HTC which makes me believe any HTC specific headphones will work with Galaxy phones (MFB and volume controls).
Bottom line, regular off-the-shelf Beats volume control will not work with Galaxy phone, but custom made HTC Beats will.
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I think we are talking about two different things. Off-the-shelf Beats come with iPhone controls with multifunction button (MFB) and volume control, just like every other pair of headphones. MFB works with any Android phone for playback/call/transport/GoogleNow, while Volume will not work because iPhone volume control uses different set of resistors inside of the remote. The same way Samsung OEM headphones will not work with Apple because Samsung uses it's own set of resistor values for volume control. That is why today a number of manufacturers provide two different versions of their headphones (like Klipsch or V-Moda) by including either MFB without volume (for Android) or MFB with volume (for apple).
You mentioned above HTC phones with their version of "custom" urBeats. With previous HTC affiliation with Beats, those headphones were specifically made for HTC/android where volume does work. I can't confirm 100% since I never used any HTC specific headphones (might make sense to test a few out), but I'm starting to notice a lot of references to HTC headphones working OK with Samsung phones, so I assume HTC specific headphones use the same resistor values in their remote for volume control. Even with my recent review of UE900 replacement cable which was designed with original Samsung in-line remote/volume, they also referenced compatibility with HTC which makes me believe any HTC specific headphones will work with Galaxy phones (MFB and volume controls).
Bottom line, regular off-the-shelf Beats volume control will not work with Galaxy phone, but custom made HTC Beats will.
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Yeah, but interestly enough, my HTC urbeats volume control do not work with the Note 2. However, the slightly newer model of the HTC One stock earphones with volume control work fine.
That's why I suggest them as an alternative to the urbeats, where I also genuinly believe they sound better too.
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The OP asked if all three buttons (volume up/down, play/pause) worked on the Note II, so all this discussion is more relevant than you claiming to own a couple Beats headphones. Something just for relevance's sake.
I have read that urBeats' volume buttons are supposed to work on HTC phones, but I have never seen anyone confirm it for sure so I assume They don't actually work. but people insist that they do. Those people are probably HTC owners who don't actually have a pair but have read the compatibility with HTC phones and brag to others about it.
I know for a fact, however, that the urBeats' inline controls work on the iPhone and other Apple devices. The controller looks very similar to my Beats Executive's inline controls too, which also only work on Apple devices. So from this, I conclude that the urBeats only work with Apple devices, and therefore do not work on Android devices.
RADLOUNI said:
Hi Guys
searched in the accessories forum but could not find a definite answer.
has anyone tried urbeats monster by DRE and found it to work with the note II. by work i mean all three buttons (answer, volume up, vol down)
it is written on the case that is supports HTC mobile phones, but i dont know if it supports our note II
its quite expensive so i am not going to "buy and try"
hope someone has an answer for that, amazon link below
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Headp...F8&qid=1358683672&sr=8-1&keywords=urbeats+HTC
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I'd like to bring your attention to this picture:
This is a picture of my Beats Executive retail box. As seen here, the box clearly says the inline controller's compatibility with a number of devices. The controller is indeed compatible with HTC, Blackberry and Android devices. However, they all share the common characteristic of only supporting the use of the middle button, used for calls and playing/pausing music. This is why there are two separate diagrams; to differentiate iDevices from the rest of the crowd.
Unfortunately, the Executives are and will be the last Beats headphone I will ever buy due to unsatisfactory experiences, meaning that I will not buy the urBeats just to settle this matter. I'll leave that to someone who has already owns a pair and can prove the inline control's compatibility with the Note II with substantiation. I now only buy replicas, as they easily match the genuine article's material and audio quality without me having to spend hundreds of dollars just for the red 'b' on the side. In the end, Beats are just for posers - something I had to painstakingly realise for myself. If it's just for the looks, why not spend a sixth of the price for 100% of the appearance?
Long answer short:
The inline controls of the Monster urBeats by Dr. Dre have partial support for Android devices, but the volume controls do not work.
I now await a counterargument.
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The OP asked if all three buttons (volume up/down, play/pause) worked on the Note II, so all this discussion is more relevant than you claiming to own a couple Beats headphones. Something just for relevance's sake.
I have read that urBeats' volume buttons are supposed to work on HTC phones, but I have never seen anyone confirm it for sure so I assume They don't actually work. but people insist that they do. Those people are probably HTC owners who don't actually have a pair but have read the compatibility with HTC phones and brag to others about it.
I know for a fact, however, that the urBeats' inline controls work on the iPhone and other Apple devices. The controller looks very similar to my Beats Executive's inline controls too, which also only work on Apple devices. So from this, I conclude that the urBeats only work with Apple devices, and therefore do not work on Android devices.
I'd like to bring your attention to this picture:
This is a picture of my Beats Executive retail box. As seen here, the box clearly says the inline controller's compatibility with a number of devices. The controller is indeed compatible with HTC, Blackberry and Android devices. However, they all share the common characteristic of only supporting the use of the middle button, used for calls and playing/pausing music. This is why there are two separate diagrams; to differentiate iDevices from the rest of the crowd.
Unfortunately, the Executives are and will be the last Beats headphone I will ever buy due to unsatisfactory experiences, meaning that I will not buy the urBeats just to settle this matter. I'll leave that to someone who has already owns a pair and can prove the inline control's compatibility with the Note II with substantiation. I now only buy replicas, as they easily match the genuine article's material and audio quality without me having to spend hundreds of dollars just for the red 'b' on the side. In the end, Beats are just for posers - something I had to painstakingly realise for myself. If it's just for the looks, why not spend a sixth of the price for 100% of the appearance?
Long answer short:
The inline controls of the Monster urBeats by Dr. Dre have partial support for Android devices, but the volume controls do not work.
I now await a counterargument.
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Post above yours I said the volume controls do not work with the note 2. However, I have just plugged the urbeats in to test it again and they seem to work.
Not sure why I assumed they didn't, but I can now confirm that YES, the volume controls on the urbeats work perfectly fine on my stock 4.1.2 note 2.
They don't with my nexus 4 though..
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fade2black101 said:
Post above yours I said the volume controls do not work with the note 2. However, I have just plugged the urbeats in to test it again and they seem to work.
Not sure why I assumed they didn't, but I can now confirm that YES, the volume controls on the urbeats work perfectly fine on my stock 4.1.2 note 2.
They don't with my nexus 4 though..
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Do you have a pair of stock Note 2 earphones? If so, can you try them on the Nexus 4? Also, install this application (on either the Note 2 or Nexus 4, both would be good) and within the application, press the buttons on the controller.
The key codes should be as follows:
Play/pause: 226
Volume down:114
Volume up:115
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Do you have a pair of stock Note 2 earphones? If so, can you try them on the Nexus 4? Also, install this application (on either the Note 2 or Nexus 4, both would be good) and within the application, press the buttons on the controller.
The key codes should be as follows:
Play/pause: 226
Volume down:114
Volume up:115
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Stock note 2 headphones didn't work on nexus. Will try the app out tomorrow as it's extremely late here and I need to get to sleep.
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Stock note 2 headphones didn't work on nexus. Will try the app out tomorrow as it's extremely late here and I need to get to sleep.
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I'm pretty sure the Nexus 4 didn't come with any stock earphones at all, and on top of that it doesn't support volume controls on any headset (correct me if I'm wrong). Maybe it had something to do with cutting costs...
Any luck?
Hello!
I am searching for affordable BT IEMs but with good sound quality and functions (vol +-,tracks,play/pause buttons)
To use with my HTC M8
I have found the Sony SBH-20 to be a good solution as I can plug my RE-272 to get BT + very good sound quality, though the RE-272 cable is too long because of the extension (you can't get stereo sound without it) and the SBH-20 is BT 3.0 and not APTX...
There are tons of Chinese branded BT earphones on Amazon like ''Soundpeats'' ''Mpow'' and ''Imarku'' that are all BT 4.0 and even sometime APTX!
But it's not like the SBH20, meaning the IEMs cant be replaced, so I have no clue which one has a good sound quality.
Please help!
I have a Samsung HS3000 thats like the sony but without the nfc pairing. Its APT-X and works pretty well. The only problem is that it is currently discontinued and I'm not sure where to find one.
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I have a Samsung HS3000 thats like the sony but without the nfc pairing. Its APT-X and works pretty well. The only problem is that it is currently discontinued and I'm not sure where to find one.
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I have heard not so good things about the samsung's one, we even have them in my country (Lebanon) for 50$ but I am not convinced, they say buttons are badly implemented and volume is low.
I have found the Sony SBH50 to be a better deal than SBH20, with the Oled screen I can read music names,SMS,caller ID...and even some weather infos (though I can live without it)
Actually I am using the HTC Stereoclip in my car which is aptx and BT 2.1 and the sound quality is very good, nearly as good as cabled connection by AUX, the Sony ones are not aptx but BT 3.0, so I guess aptx + BT 2.1 = non aptx + BT 3.0 right?
I don't know if I can trust the reviews at Amazon about this earphones by ''Imarku'' but it looks like a good deal http://www.amazon.com/Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Hands-Free-Microphone/dp/B00S7ZXO9E/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t
Could you not just do a search on amazon for that exact thing? I trust the amazon algorithm to output the highest quality item first in the list. Just check the reviews on there.
I have tried a couple BT devices (Jabra, Sony, etc.) with IEMs over the past few years....somewhat of an headphone/IEM audiophile (2 portable headphone amps, 1 desktop tube based headphone amp, and have lost count on IEMs and headphones...if that says anything).
Currently using these when I want stereo BT connection with my M8. Soundpeats Qy7 I believe these are one of the 'clones' mentioned above. I also use Viper4audio mod for sound shaping (on a Viper 3.2.1 ROM'd M8 running 4.4.4). On the Qy7's, I've added ComplyFoam T400s. Works very nicely, have no major complaints. Not as good as a couple other options I have around (all corded, though), but that's to be expected. My biggest gripe is that they are prone to falling out, even with the ComplyFoams inserted correctly, and using the inner ear loops. Have to re-adjust every 10-15 minutes....just while sitting. Not a major deal though.
The best sounding setup I've ever used was actually the Jabra Street2 connected to a pair of Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10s...but the Jabra Street2 is plagued with intermittent skips and annoyances (and it was corrected with a firmware update, but mine won't update).
I'd like to try the Jaybird Bluebuds, but those aren't considered 'budget' by any standard, and happy enough with the options I have, atm.
FWIW. HTH.
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I have tried a couple BT devices (Jabra, Sony, etc.) with IEMs over the past few years....somewhat of an headphone/IEM audiophile (2 portable headphone amps, 1 desktop tube based headphone amp, and have lost count on IEMs and headphones...if that says anything).
Currently using these when I want stereo BT connection with my M8. Soundpeats Qy7 I believe these are one of the 'clones' mentioned above. I also use Viper4audio mod for sound shaping (on a Viper 3.2.1 ROM'd M8 running 4.4.4). On the Qy7's, I've added ComplyFoam T400s. Works very nicely, have no major complaints. Not as good as a couple other options I have around (all corded, though), but that's to be expected. My biggest gripe is that they are prone to falling out, even with the ComplyFoams inserted correctly, and using the inner ear loops. Have to re-adjust every 10-15 minutes....just while sitting. Not a major deal though.
The best sounding setup I've ever used was actually the Jabra Street2 connected to a pair of Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10s...but the Jabra Street2 is plagued with intermittent skips and annoyances (and it was corrected with a firmware update, but mine won't update).
I'd like to try the Jaybird Bluebuds, but those aren't considered 'budget' by any standard, and happy enough with the options I have, atm.
FWIW. HTH.
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Thanks for your report.
I have read that the QY5 and QY7 were having these problems of falling which are a big deal for me as I will use them while jogging.
HIFIMAN can be perfect with SBH50 if the TRRS 3.5mm plug was compatible with it, but I doubt
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Thanks for your report.
I have read that the QY5 and QY7 were having these problems of falling which are a big deal for me as I will use them while jogging.
HIFIMAN can be perfect with SBH50 if the TRRS 3.5mm plug was compatible with it, but I doubt
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One other little tidbit.....IEMs, are nowhere near a 'one size fits all' prospect, even when the manufacturer gives you (like the QY7) 3 different sized ear loops (to hold them in your ear) and also 3 different sized ear tips (the part that inserts into the ear canal).
In my experience......owning 20-30 different sets of IEMs over the past 10 years...some manufacturers work better for me, and some just never will. Ultimate Ears (before purchase by Logitech), Sennheiser, Plantronics....almost always fit me well. Other brands (Shure, Panasonic, Sony, Onkyo, etc.), not so much.
What I'm getting at is the QY7 may not exhibit that issue at all for you, like it does for the reviews from others (including me). If you order from a place that has a liberal return policy....then you could try and see. Amazon is currently showing $36 for me....not very expensive, even by corded standard pricing....might be worth a shot.
I always take reviews with a slight grain of salt....and look at them a bit differently (than most I think). In respect to the QY7, there are 1K+ reviews, with ~75% of them being reviewed at 4 or 5 stars. Not bad. When reviewing.....participation of positive reviews don't account for nearly as much as sellers/manufactuers would want, (it's in the 10-20% range). The bad/negative reviews have a much higher participation....then, all in all, taking that into consideration....there are many more that are happy with the QY7 vs. those that aren't, but it's hard to see that. Just MHO. FWIW. YMMV. :silly:
If you really want to get into all things IEM and headphone.....Google 'Head-Fi Forums'. Then.....sorry about your wallet!
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One other little tidbit.....IEMs, are nowhere near a 'one size fits all' prospect, even when the manufacturer gives you (like the QY7) 3 different sized ear loops (to hold them in your ear) and also 3 different sized ear tips (the part that inserts into the ear canal).
In my experience......owning 20-30 different sets of IEMs over the past 10 years...some manufacturers work better for me, and some just never will. Ultimate Ears (before purchase by Logitech), Sennheiser, Plantronics....almost always fit me well. Other brands (Shure, Panasonic, Sony, Onkyo, etc.), not so much.
What I'm getting at is the QY7 may not exhibit that issue at all for you, like it does for the reviews from others (including me). If you order from a place that has a liberal return policy....then you could try and see. Amazon is currently showing $36 for me....not very expensive, even by corded standard pricing....might be worth a shot.
I always take reviews with a slight grain of salt....and look at them a bit differently (than most I think). In respect to the QY7, there are 1K+ reviews, with ~75% of them being reviewed at 4 or 5 stars. Not bad. When reviewing.....participation of positive reviews don't account for nearly as much as sellers/manufactuers would want, (it's in the 10-20% range). The bad/negative reviews have a much higher participation....then, all in all, taking that into consideration....there are many more that are happy with the QY7 vs. those that aren't, but it's hard to see that. Just MHO. FWIW. YMMV. :silly:
If you really want to get into all things IEM and headphone.....Google 'Head-Fi Forums'. Then.....sorry about your wallet!
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Lol I know Head-Fi, I bought the Hifiman IEMs thanks to their reviews.
And yeah they are a little snobbish with people paying 600$ for IEM
Reviews at Amazon are not always a good results, specially for IEM.
I bought 4 years ago a pair of these Sony http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDREX10LP-BLU-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B004UDZ8O6 which are still like you see rated 4 stars.
I have never heard a such awful sound in all IEM till now, they were way too in the lows, nothing in the mids not highs, no details!
Why is it so well reviewed? well I figured it's because it costs only 12$ and people who like the sound quality were fans of ''only bass'' music like rap and rnb, which are the only type of music I don't listen too btw.
That's why I am afraid the QY7 models are so well reviewed for the same reasons.
I have found one review that was extremely positive for the Soundpeats QY7 in a blog and another one that smashed it in Head-Fi as a ridiculous sound quality with emphasis on lows only (like the Sony I hated)
I'm sure you know this....but just putting it out there. You can EQ with most any music player (I use PowerAmp)....and with Viper Audio's Viper4Android FX you can even EQ Spotify, Slacker, MOG, Pandora, iHeartRadio.....almost anything. It even has separate options for EQ'ing the different output methods, Bluetooth connected versus wired, for example.
Not trying to twist your arm....but $36 to try them....maybe $6 to return them if they don't work out (Amazon return policy is pretty good, just have to pay return shipping).
Sound wise, they aren't bad IMHO. You're jogging with them. Are you really going to miss the upper/lower 10-15% of the sound spectrum while jogging (as opposed to the pounding of your feet and breathing, since you are wearing IEMs)? And, even if so, you could EQ that back in.... For everything else not jogging, you've got the HiFiMan's. :good:
One other idea (and again, you probably know this if you've spent any length of time on Head-Fi)....reviews of IEMs that include the words 'clarity' and 'detail' are IEMs that are biased towards the high end vs. the low end comments of 'boom' 'bass' 'heavy' 'muddy'.
All good :highfive: Everyone searches for something different in IEMs/headphones, just like the many tastes of music itself.
sttw1fa said:
I'm sure you know this....but just putting it out there. You can EQ with most any music player (I use PowerAmp)....and with Viper Audio's Viper4Android FX you can even EQ Spotify, Slacker, MOG, Pandora, iHeartRadio.....almost anything. It even has separate options for EQ'ing the different output methods, Bluetooth connected versus wired, for example.
Not trying to twist your arm....but $36 to try them....maybe $6 to return them if they don't work out (Amazon return policy is pretty good, just have to pay return shipping).
Sound wise, they aren't bad IMHO. You're jogging with them. Are you really going to miss the upper/lower 10-15% of the sound spectrum while jogging (as opposed to the pounding of your feet and breathing, since you are wearing IEMs)? And, even if so, you could EQ that back in.... For everything else not jogging, you've got the HiFiMan's. :good:
One other idea (and again, you probably know this if you've spent any length of time on Head-Fi)....reviews of IEMs that include the words 'clarity' and 'detail' are IEMs that are biased towards the high end vs. the low end comments of 'boom' 'bass' 'heavy' 'muddy'.
All good :highfive: Everyone searches for something different in IEMs/headphones, just like the many tastes of music itself.
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Don't ask me why but I feel these Imarku http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00S7ZXO9E?ref_=pe_623860_70668520 sound better than QY7-QY5, the seller told me it's totally different from the QY5 and QY7 clones you see in Amazon. BT 4.0 but no aptx (which is not a big deal as BT 3.0 and + are already good enough).
The thing is that they won't deliver to my sis in NYC before the 10th Feb with standard delivery, I will have to pay the fast delivery 13$ to be sure she get it before she meet my friend.
So the that's why I can't try and return like you said, I must be 100% sure it's a good deal for me before buying.
I have a friend who is traveling to NYC next week for 3-4 days, I live in Lebanon and if I want to do a delivery from Amazon to here it will cost me 80$ more lol.
Imarku looks like a good deal if I trust the 24 reviews but I am afraid of the diameter of the earphone itself right after the rubber part as it looks too large and could make it falls on the first jogging vibration,even do some irritation to my ear, the Sony SBH50 is a sure thing as I can plug any IEM if I don't like the ones that come with it. That's why I can't decide :crying:
Oh and btw IEM BT here are the most expensive models like Bose and Beats, even Sony doesn't bring the ''cheap'' models SBH20,50 and 52, they have only 1 model at 150$
You can find some headphones (over the ear) BT like Energysistem for 80$ but I don't see myself jogging with such big things.
Missed the fact about being in Lebanon.
I also have the SBH-50. What did you need to confirm with it? Just that a TRRS plugged IEM would work with it? Don't know that I've tried that. But, I could and let you know.
The way it's 'supposed' to work is that when a TRRS plug is in a regular stereo (3 part) receptor....the result is the same as if both parts were stereo (3 part) connection.
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Missed the fact about being in Lebanon.
I also have the SBH-50. What did you need to confirm with it? Just that a TRRS plugged IEM would work with it? Don't know that I've tried that. But, I could and let you know.
The way it's 'supposed' to work is that when a TRRS plug is in a regular stereo (3 part) receptor....the result is the same as if both parts were stereo (3 part) connection.
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The weird thing is that when I connect directly the TRRS plug into the M8 only one earphone will work, but if I plug it to the HTC BT Stereoclip with the help of a female 3.5mm to female 3.5mm, the sound is stereo like if the TRRS to TRS cable was used
Hoping the Sony SBH50 will act the same it will be awesome because the Hifiman RE-272 and 262 cable lenght with TRRS plug is short and perfect for the Sony SBH50, it's the extension cable (which act as TRRS to TRS adapter too) that add an extra 80cm!
Charging up the HBH50 and will do some comparisons with it connected to a couple different stereo IEMs, and an Apple iPhone 5s headset (the only version of IEM/buds I have with TRRS plug).
Honestly the HBH50 will be the best option, IMHO, as you can use it with any headphone.
Of course, the reason I don't always use the HBH50 is that it's a bit 'bright' with it's presentation of sound. The Jabra Street2 I have is a bit more my liking, which, while I'm no basshead....I do like accurate, tight, controlled, emphasized rhythm (percussion and bass guitar) section. But, the top end still has to be there and quite accurate as well.
Will report back, may be tomorrow....still gotta work! :silly:
Here's why the HTC M8 and M7 before it can't make a stereo sound with the TRRS of Hifiman.
It's the RE-0 one but I am sure it's the same as RE-272 and 262
So as you can see the third ring which is used by earphones+mic models as mic is used here for left channel, I wonder if we can do something app based...
I couldn't find a female TRRS to male TRS small cable yet instead of using the 80cm one.
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Highly doubt a software solution will fix this type of a hardware (the balanced iem plug wiring) issue.
FWIW, the HBH50 works great on the HTC M8 with an iPhone 5s Apple iem/bud earphone (the ones included in purchase). which has the 4 option plug, with the back connection being the mic. Just note, the mic of the headset is NOT connected. This setup uses the mic of the HBH50, but puts stereo out to the Apple iem. All keypress functions of the HBH50 work fine. Auto-reconnect upon turning the HBH50 on/off works nicely too.
And...the HBH50 does come with a iem/bud/headset on it's own that has a short cord.
HTH.
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Highly doubt a software solution will fix this type of a hardware (the balanced iem plug wiring) issue.
FWIW, the HBH50 works great on the HTC M8 with an iPhone 5s Apple iem/bud earphone (the ones included in purchase). which has the 4 option plug, with the back connection being the mic. Just note, the mic of the headset is NOT connected. This setup uses the mic of the HBH50, but puts stereo out to the Apple iem. All keypress functions of the HBH50 work fine. Auto-reconnect upon turning the HBH50 on/off works nicely too.
And...the HBH50 does come with a iem/bud/headset on it's own that has a short cord.
HTH.
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Thanks I ordered a white one from B&H (it's sexier and cheaper than the black one), you have to install the SBH50 app and the Smart connect app to use the full features right(SMS view,song names,ID callers...)?
Can you update its FW from the M8 too or you need an xperia phone?
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Thanks I ordered a white one from B&H (it's sexier and cheaper than the black one), you have to install the SBH50 app and the Smart connect app to use the full features right(SMS view,song names,ID callers...)?
Can you update its FW from the M8 too or you need an xperia phone?
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This part I'm not really sure. I use a Pebble Steel watch along with a couple custom apps for SMS viewing/alerting, caller ID and call dialing/muting/handling features.
Both Slacker and PowerAmp (music apps) worked with the HBH50 without any additional software to show the song names and artist. Same for all the ff/rw/pause/play features. Only had to pair the HBH50 and it all 'just worked'.
For updating firmware...honestly never looked into it for the HBH, but if it's like the Jabra Street2, there's probably a separate app using Windows to do it with a USB cable.
HTH.
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This part I'm not really sure. I use a Pebble Steel watch along with a couple custom apps for SMS viewing/alerting, caller ID and call dialing/muting/handling features.
Both Slacker and PowerAmp (music apps) worked with the HBH50 without any additional software to show the song names and artist. Same for all the ff/rw/pause/play features. Only had to pair the HBH50 and it all 'just worked'.
For updating firmware...honestly never looked into it for the HBH, but if it's like the Jabra Street2, there's probably a separate app using Windows to do it with a USB cable.
HTH.
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I think it's trhough the Sony SBH50 app in the Google playstore,once you install it, it will say there is a new FW.
Hopefully I will get mine in the coming days, it's still with my friend in NY and he's coming back this week
Wow these SBH50 are really good!
BT 3.0 is superior to 2.1 + APTX, sound is clear, soundstage is wide and no muffling sound typical of BT compression.
The given earphones are way too bassy, I had to lower the bass in Viper4android well under the average.
The HIFIMAN RE-272 have a superb sound with the SBH50 but as expected the 3 strips stereo plug didn't work, I have to use the extension cable making it too long for a BT device unless I clip it on my Tshirt sleeve instead of the collar.
I will try to find a shorter extension-adapter cable.
All the functions of the SBH50 are supported with the M8, MP3 tag,caller ID...
Though the sound volume is not very loud, tried it with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm in my car instead of the HTC Stereoclip and it was perhaps 40% more quiet, but with the earphones the volume is good after adding +6db thanks again to V4A, it could have take an extra 10% more.