I've lost the ones that came with it, and though they may show up, I wasn't that happy with them. I plug in my JBLs that I used with my Zune and they sound so much better, but they've no microphone so I can't use them to answer calls.
A search of amazon hasn't really helped since everything is for the iphone or android and no guarantee they will work with the Focus.
I'd like to get a good set of these too. Something for both music and answering a quick call without having to change to my bluetooth headset.
Well the ibeats work well and sound nice, But what I usually use are sets of headphones made for the psp go by sony. No volume control, but it has a mute switch and I can tell you from experience that the mike works. Also, sincethey all use just a standrard 3.5mm triplex jack you can get any brand you want as long as it is not for nokia. They wire the mike and headphones backwards. Heck you could even use skull candy if you are real tacky like that. I am sometimes, in a pinch.
Skullcandy
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Also, since they all use just a standrard 3.5mm triplex jack you can get any brand you want as long as it is not for nokia. They wire the mike and headphones backwards. Heck you could even use skull candy if you are real tacky like that. I am sometimes, in a pinch.
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Love the Skullcandy. Have a set of Aviators though and mic is not functional on the Samsung although the headset works fine on a iPod touch. Can anyone else confirm that the pinout is standard on the Samsung Focus?
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I have a pair of 50/50 Skull Candy headphones myself and can confirm the mic nor the volume up and down buttons function on the Focus. Comparing the jack to the one on the headphones that came with the phone there seems to be small but visible size differences in the separation rings.
Skullcandy is cheap and stylish, but if you get a pair make sure you are DELICATE with them! I cannot tell you how many headphones I've bought from them that suffer from the 'dead ear' issue only after a couple of weeks. So make sure that whenever you use them or put them in your pockets that there isn't too much pressure around the jack area.
Do any of the Galaxy S headsets work with the Focus? My dog ate my pair and there is no replacment parts listed at samsungparts.com.
No headphones available for something that was built to listen to music and talk is kind of a big deal.
I bought skull candy full metal jackets off Amazon...
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http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S2...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293595379&sr=1-1
These are the same ones on the AT&T site but cheaper...
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod4900501#fbid=feI2GneKy4A
This model has an exact fit 3.5mm jack that fits exactly like Samsung stock headset. Sound quality is superb. If you like bass, these are awesome. You can start and stop music, and answer and end calls from mic. The nylon covered cord is kind of kinky... still getting used to it. Very comfortable in ears and they stay put. Overall, very happy and would buy again. I don't know about durability yet.
Smuook, does the mic work on the skull candy.
Yes, mic seems to work well so far. I've asked a few people and they say they hear me perfectly (depending on call quality obviously). It also works for voice search. You cant initiate a search with mic button, but you can capture your voice with mic. One other thing about cord, it is covered in a nylon jacket. The reason for this is that is that it makes it tangle free and won't end up in knots.
I have some Westone W3's which a Sony Bluetooth Dongle. I find the sound quality is better over Bluetooth (yes believe it or not.)
smuook said:
I bought skull candy full metal jackets off Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S2...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293595379&sr=1-1
These are the same ones on the AT&T site but cheaper...
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod4900501#fbid=feI2GneKy4A
This model has an exact fit 3.5mm jack that fits exactly like Samsung stock headset. Sound quality is superb. If you like bass, these are awesome. You can start and stop music, and answer and end calls from mic. The nylon covered cord is kind of kinky... still getting used to it. Very comfortable in ears and they stay put. Overall, very happy and would buy again. I don't know about durability yet.
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Is there just one model of FMJs, or a particular one that works best with the Focus?
Westone T1 might be a great choice, will begin to ship in 1st quarter.
http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/music-products/pro-audio/custom-fit-pro-audio-1
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Is there just one model of FMJs, or a particular one that works best with the Focus?
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I've seen different colors... and the black ones with different model numbers. I don't know what the differences are, if there is any. One more "by the way", the FMJs will forward music on double click and backup on triple click. The only thing they don't do is volume, but phone has buttons on side for that so not a big deal.
Sebo1985 said:
Westone T1 might be a great choice, will begin to ship in 1st quarter.
http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/music-products/pro-audio/custom-fit-pro-audio-1
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$185 for a pair of earbuds. Wow. I'll stick with the Skullcandy FMJ's (which are working great for me).
They will cost about 120, as soon as they are available. And I have to tell you: Westones are worth it!
When I go to the Amazon link, it says a newer version is available.
I wonder if the new version would work the same?
smuook said:
I bought skull candy full metal jackets off Amazon...
http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-S2...1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1293595379&sr=1-1
These are the same ones on the AT&T site but cheaper...
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod4900501#fbid=feI2GneKy4A
This model has an exact fit 3.5mm jack that fits exactly like Samsung stock headset. Sound quality is superb. If you like bass, these are awesome. You can start and stop music, and answer and end calls from mic. The nylon covered cord is kind of kinky... still getting used to it. Very comfortable in ears and they stay put. Overall, very happy and would buy again. I don't know about durability yet.
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first post in the focus forum
The mytouch 4g headphones are awesome! Everything works even voice activation. I borrowed a pair from a friend. Now I will be checking amazon or eBay for a pair.
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I ordered this from the official Samsung website a few days ago... Here is my "slideshow" review.
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http://picasaweb.google.com/jetblackforever/SamsungGalaxyTabOfficialCarMountCharger?feat=directlink
Thanks for looking.
The mount is looking good and great clear pics...thanks.
Would it bebpossible to post the link to mount on samsung site?
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Would it bebpossible to post the link to mount on samsung site?
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Here you go.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ECS-V980BEGSTA
Would love to see some pix of it mounted in your car!
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wish there was a way to attach it with a gel case on the tab
Looks good! I also like the fact you get the charger and the cables.
I bought this:
ebay link
Apparently, this one can be used with the protective case on, but I really like the streamlined charging solution on the official charger... Probably gonna get that one as well
Wow, that looks really good. I may have to rethink going thats route. My homemade ideas are not working out.
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Would love to see some pix of it mounted in your car!
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I will take a few in a moment and add to the album. It was too dark when I mounted it last night. I do appreciate the auto brightness on the Tab, makes for an easy transition when driving during the day and night.
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wish there was a way to attach it with a gel case on the tab
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Fair point. I plan on using an Invisible Shield, full body kit. It seems as though it will fit fine with the car dock.
Pics as requested
Bigger versions are at the link in the OP.
Look nice, hope the santa will have one in the bag
/soli
Thanks for sharing this pics, is there an audio out like samsung announced?
How does the Tab clip in? How is it fixed?
Greets
Thanks for the photo's.
It looks like it won't work for me and i think alot of others, you can't mount it for example coming up the side of a center console, judging by the shape of the arm? am i wrong has to be on a horizontal surface or windshield.
NightFire123 said:
Thanks for sharing this pics, is there an audio out like samsung announced?
How does the Tab clip in? How is it fixed?
Greets
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As described on their website, the headphone jack is accessible when the Tab is mounted. No audio out built into the mount.
The Tab stays clipped in at each corner. The mount grabs each corner. To insert or remove, you peel back each edge.
sjjones said:
Thanks for the photo's.
It looks like it won't work for me and i think alot of others, you can't mount it for example coming up the side of a center console, judging by the shape of the arm? am i wrong has to be on a horizontal surface or windshield.
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The design is a bit restrictive. Currently the arm is best suited for a windshield or dash via the adhesive base plate.
I plan on taking the mounting plate and fabbing my own bracket that will put the Tab in front of the stock head unit. It will have a slide mechanism so that the head unit can still be accessed if necessary.
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Thanks for sharing this pics, is there an audio out like samsung announced?
How does the Tab clip in? How is it fixed?
Greets
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For your information:
The german version comes without the base plate (got.mine today).
In Norway it comes without baseplate and without audio output !
It won't reach for a good position in my Range Rover with the stupid suction cup so I will have to fabricate some bracket for it instead.
The worst was it came without audio output.
I got both the car holder and HDMI desktop stand today and have ripped both apart.
Hopefully I will have time tomorrow to make some schematics of both.
And come up with a good solution so we can get audio output from the car holder as well.
Hmm, $70, it's a pricey wee beast. Looks like a good quality unit though. What're your overall thoughts of it?
The specs doesn't say anything about coming with an audio output, just that the standard 3.5mm connector is still accessible, are people expecting something more than this? (Bluetooth audio ala the Nexus car dock - which apparently doesn't work very well).
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Hmm, $70, it's a pricey wee beast. Looks like a good quality unit though. What're your overall thoughts of it?
The specs doesn't say anything about coming with an audio output, just that the standard 3.5mm connector is still accessible, are people expecting something more than this? (Bluetooth audio ala the Nexus car dock - which apparently doesn't work very well).
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In my mind its too expensive just form a bunch of plastic.
Tought there would be an audio output via properitary connection so you are able to hide the cable and dont have to put on x connections to your tab with the looking of a cheap navi.
Really disappointed with this. The mount is by the way for the prototype SGT with a build in stylus on the right upper corner. They just dont change the layout, in my eyes needless ports that dont belong to such an expensive device. Other brands did a better job. Such as zenus with the leather case, the samsung original is bad build.
Yes, its really overpriced, even if you notice the quality of the mount. I didnt wanna wait for womething cheaper and didnt find any simple and cheap solution for this. And there seems to be noone selling a cable with two "angled" plugs in germany... Because the arm of the mount is very short, i have to use it in landscape-mode (makes no sense for navigation for example). Audio-out via proprietary port would make it perfect, as was mentioned above.
Anyways, in-car use of the tab as a navi and music player is really great. I synchronize my music from my desktop to my tab (fortunately i dont need any software for this), using mortplayer as player in the car. Works great, carmode automatcally deactivates suspension-mode with power plugged in.
Just purchased a X-Mini II Capsule speaker for the Nook. This little speaker really rocks compared to the internal speaker. It has a rechargeable battery that charges through any computer USB port. Bought in off Amazon for $25.00 but looks like it's on sale now for $16.97. I could barely hear movies before using the internal speaker, usually just hooked up headphones. With this little speaker, I had the volume all the way up and the wife's yelling at me in the next room to turn it down.
Amazon link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001UEBN42/ref=ox_ya_os_product
Here's a picture of it attached to the Nook:
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HA!, thats cool! I might have to get one of those.
awesome. Some guy had a video review of his so you get an idea on volume etc. I went ahead and ordered one. This will be perfect for my travels for work. Thanks for sharing
Love the picture frame holder stand too.
I have one that looks just like that. Sound is excellent and bought it on ebay for $4.95, search for usb hamburger speaker.
***Update mine does not have a rechargeable battery. Works via usb or dc cord.***
Your little speaker looks like a nice find. Just one question before making the jump, how do you find the battery life on this speaker? Hours...a full day...any, observations regarding battery life would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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Haven't really tested the battery life out yet. But my grandson watched 2 movies, I watched one. Streamed Pandora for about 2 hours and still running on intial charge. It doesn't have any battery indicator and the manual says it's get about 12 hours before needing a recharge.
You can probably find them cheaper on Ebay. Take the plunge, you'll enjoy it!
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Haven't really tested the battery life out yet. But my grandson watched 2 movies, I watched one. Streamed Pandora for about 2 hours and still running on intial charge. It doesn't have any battery indicator and the manual says it's get about 12 hours before needing a recharge.
You can probably find them cheaper on Ebay. Take the plunge, you'll enjoy it!
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I wonder can you plug also ear plugs/phones into that ball? and what happens?
Great find anyway. Hopefully someone will find a similar stereo pair of small speakers, to use fixed on that "plate holder" you use for your NC.
Other ways to deal with the NC audio problem -- within the NC itself -- are discussed in my blog: fineoils.blogspot.com.
Buy.com has a two pack for $16.99 with free shipping.
http://www.buy.com/prod/2-pack-muta...-speakers-for-iphone/q/loc/111/219369541.html
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Buy.com has a two pack for $16.99 with free shipping.
http://www.buy.com/prod/2-pack-muta...-speakers-for-iphone/q/loc/111/219369541.html
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Considering it's stereo --and NC's headphones are fed stereo, gosh, it's even the better deal than OP. Thank you mediabear. Though OP tip still stands, at least for his picture of the "stand" for NC.
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I wonder can you plug also ear plugs/phones into that ball? and what happens?
Great find anyway. Hopefully someone will find a similar stereo pair of small speakers, to use fixed on that "plate holder" you use for your NC.
Other ways to deal with the NC audio problem -- within the NC itself -- are discussed in my blog: fineoils.blogspot.com.
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The X-Mini has another 3.5mm audio jack on it. You can daisy chain as many of the speakers as you want. I hooked up headphones to it last night and they work also.
Want I really want is the bluetooth chip enabled on the NK. They I can use my bluetooth headphones.
The 2 pack from Buy.com looks like a good deal. Not sure on how the "Glow LED power indicator ring adds night time ambiance" feature will affect batter life though.
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Considering it's stereo --and NC's headphones are fed stereo, gosh, it's even the better deal than OP. Thank you mediabear. Though OP tip still stands, at least for his picture of the "stand" for NC.
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I received mine today. The sound is decent. Definitely a boost compared to Nooks regular speaker. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can daisy chain these together. I figured all of these would be the same. Should of researched them a little better. It looks like the other ones cost about $20 a piece. So you are looking at a minimum of $40 to daisy chain. The battery life doesnt appear to be as long on these as on the others. I believe these only last a few hours. The others ones I have seen are suppose to last up to 11 hours. I dont know if I would put a lot of money into the other ones anyways. A lot of people have complained on the battery dying after awhile and the only way they could use them was if they were plugged into the usb. Not bad though for the price and still sounds better then the Nook speaker alone.
the x-mini are the original capsule/hamburger speakers. they are by far the best compared to any other ones out there. they also manufacture for ihome so mini ihome speakers are made by x-mini.
they also come in stereo:
http://www.amazon.com/X-Mini-Capsule-Speakers-Color-BLACK/dp/B002PK1COG
Thanks for the feedback on battery life. Reading the posts following your observation, It seems you sparked further feedback from others regarding cheaper less desirable speaker versions, ones that I can now be sure to avoid. Thanks from a frugal (sounds better than cheap) poster.
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great find, considering these myself except for the battery part . but good none the less
Has anyone tried the Logitech Clip on Speakers?
I don't have enough posts for a link yet but try a google search (amazon logitech clip on speakers).
I'm wondering if these would work, it seems like they only output the sound through USB though. These would be great if someone could figure out how to get around the whole driver /install/sound output through usb issue.
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Buy.com has a two pack for $16.99 with free shipping.
http://www.buy.com/prod/2-pack-muta...-speakers-for-iphone/q/loc/111/219369541.html
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The price seems to have gone up to $29.99 on buy.com.
i picked up one and its pretty nice, good sound and loud, moves around on my table when i play music. XD
Cool. Will have to try this. The internal speakers are definitely lacking.
I use this. It's the same width as the short side of the NC & 3/4" D. Sounds pretty good, not great, but increases the volume pretty well. Compact form factor for easy portability. $15 USD at Walmart & Target.
Phillips SBA1600BLK/27
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If some one looking for a great headphones for around $120, you in the right place.
Klipsch announced new "Image S4-II" update version of previous S4.
S4-II present flat cabling for added strength and tangle
resistance, a more streamlined shape and overall improvements in product durability. S4-II model produces the same award-winning sound signature through an 8.5 mm dual-magnet
micro-speaker. This technology covers a wide frequency range and delivers dynamic detail for the
most strikingly realistic sound reproductions of music libraries
More info:
My feedback:
I did't burn them for 50 hours yet, but I surprised, the sound is veeeery good. If you have any good experience with the sound and your want quality for a good amount, I would definitely recommend it, because this is the best choice.(I'm also proud to put them on the shelf with my Sennheiser M550 and Sennheiser HD650)
Regards.
It seems like a very good headphone. Can you confirm if the controls are fully working with SGNII please ?
Yz_MCR said:
It seems like a very good headphone. Can you confirm if the controls are fully working with SGNII please ?
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Yes fully functional. Plus u can download the Klipsch app from google play.
Cheers, definitely going to buy them soon.
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Cheers, definitely going buy them soon.
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You will love them :good:
Wow... No headphones are worth $120... That's just a ridiculous price! I wouldn't pay more than £20 for a pair...
FloatingFatMan said:
Wow... No headphones are worth $120... That's just a ridiculous price! I wouldn't pay more than £20 for a pair...
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so you haven't experienced good music. Try one of those or Bose In-Ear headphones. It will be a life-changer !
^ Nope. I don't use anything in-ear at all as they constantly fall out.
You'll never convince me that it costs anything close to $120 to make a pair of earbuds. The hardware inside them isn't going to cost more than a couple of bucks at the absolute maximum. You're letting yourself get ripped off.
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^ Nope. I don't use anything in-ear at all as they constantly fall out.
You'll never convince me that it costs anything close to $120 to make a pair of earbuds. The hardware inside them isn't going to cost more than a couple of bucks at the absolute maximum. You're letting yourself get ripped off.
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To be honest, we're being ripped off on a daily basis starting with the price of the galaxy note II. Nowadays if a person wants a good quality product he has to PAY for it. Better to get ripped off with a decent product rather than getting ripped off with a ****ty one.
I have the older version of the s4 and they sound great....don't remember paying 120 bucks for it though....more like 40 bucks I think
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Hi....can you confirm if the iphone ones work with n9te 2....I mean since we also have volume controls...I am hoping they work with note 2 as well...
Price
They're only 99 on amazon it saves 30$ and free shipping..
Happy Hunting!
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Wow... No headphones are worth $120... That's just a ridiculous price! I wouldn't pay more than £20 for a pair...
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But you have a €600 phone? Do you then also feel that no phone is worth more than €80? Is a €80 phone as good as the one you're now holding?
What a puzzling comment. Have you ever listened to a well-recorded SACD with good headphones (high end Sennheiser, Grado, HiFiMAN or the like?)
I guess though if you listen to Nicki Minaj in 128kbps MP3 while riding a motorcycle it doesn't matter, but once you have experienced music in high definition there is no going back.
See the difference between YouTube 240p and 1080p? That difference exists in music also.
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But you have a €600 phone? Do you then also feel that no phone is worth more than €80? Is a €80 phone as good as the one you're now holding?
What a puzzling comment. Have you ever listened to a well-recorded SACD with good headphones (high end Sennheiser, Grado, HiFiMAN or the like?)
I guess though if you listen to Nicki Minaj in 128kbps MP3 while riding a motorcycle it doesn't matter, but once you have experienced music in high definition there is no going back.
See the difference between YouTube 240p and 1080p? That difference exists in music also.
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Sorry, but there's no way EARBUDS are ever going to be that much different in quality. Proper headphones can be much better without a problem, there's plenty of space for the hardware, but not earbuds.
I've tried cheap, reasonable, and expensive ones; I can't hear any difference.
As for your phone analogy, it fails for so many reasons it'd take too long to list them.
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Sorry, but there's no way EARBUDS are ever going to be that much different in quality. Proper headphones can be much better without a problem, there's plenty of space for the hardware, but not earbuds.
I've tried cheap, reasonable, and expensive ones; I can't hear any difference.
As for your phone analogy, it fails for so many reasons it'd take too long to list them.
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I can sure hear the difference between €20 earbuds and good ones. No question about that. Though maybe "expensive" by your standards means Sennheiser CX-300.
I don't think it fails at all.
A Nissan Micra will also take you to the shop, but it's a noisy, uncomfortable ride compared to doing the same trip in a Volvo XC90.
You can watch House on a 17" computer monitor, and the story of the episode will be no different compared to you watching it on a nice plasma screen, but it will be more enjoyable on the plasma.
You can have a cheeseburger at McD, or a garlicy rack of lamb at a nice restaurant - both will be satisfying but I bet the rack of lamb will be a nicer experience for most people.
Those all fail miserably too, though, right?
None of those things compare to microelectronics, where really, size can and does make a difference. They cannot pack high quality, 'hi fidelity' components into a tiny space like a pair of earbuds like they've made you believe; there's a point where you hit diminishing returns in the audio reproduction. You'll get better construction, you'll get better styling, and to a limited extent, you'll get improved dynamic frequency response than the el cheapo $3.99 earbuds, but NEVER enough difference to justify such a ridiculous price difference.
The components in those $120 earbuds won't cost more then a few bucks at most. You're being ripped off and what's worse, you totally fell for the marketing BS.
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Hi....can you confirm if the iphone ones work with n9te 2....I mean since we also have volume controls...I am hoping they work with note 2 as well...
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If you mean the new version, they sound nice enough and the Play/Pause/Call button works, as does the Mic, but the volume buttons do not work.
Volume buttons tend to be the main thing that don't work with Android smartphones, so when somebody finds a good quality earphone with working Play/Pause/Call button as well as working volume buttons, please let me know!
FloatingFatMan said:
None of those things compare to microelectronics, where really, size can and does make a difference. They cannot pack high quality, 'hi fidelity' components into a tiny space like a pair of earbuds like they've made you believe; there's a point where you hit diminishing returns in the audio reproduction. You'll get better construction, you'll get better styling, and to a limited extent, you'll get improved dynamic frequency response than the el cheapo $3.99 earbuds, but NEVER enough difference to justify such a ridiculous price difference.
The components in those $120 ear-buds won't cost more then a few bucks at most. You're being ripped off and what's worse, you totally fell for the marketing BS.
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If it was only marketing BS, tell me why many professionals would used expensive IEMs (often costing more than 1000$) instead of headphones ?!
It's true that usually the higher price you pay for a product the less value per $ you get, but it's the case for every single product. And it doesn't mean there is no difference between 20$ and 100$ earbuds. You probably had a bad experience that's all, don't transform anecdotal evidence into generality.
Headphone burn-in is fake by the way.
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FloatingFatMan said:
^ Nope. I don't use anything in-ear at all as they constantly fall out.
You'll never convince me that it costs anything close to $120 to make a pair of earbuds. The hardware inside them isn't going to cost more than a couple of bucks at the absolute maximum. You're letting yourself get ripped off.
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I'm in audiophile buddy and let me just say there is a huge difference between a 10 dollar pair for f****** headphones versus 100 dollar pair. it's the material that they use, what kind of driver that they use, etc...
it's kind of like car audio would you rather spend let say 40 bucks for some cabinet speakers versus maybe one that might cost you 160 dollars but they are the out most best ones you can find, superior quality and superior sound. the klipsch s4's that I have the original set they have so much bass in them just for some earbuds that they are outstanding for 70 dollars. and I have the regular samsung galaxy note 2 earbuds and they sound like s***. your cheapskate and that's the problem. it's almost like this is well he's another scenario if I buy a BMW 5 Series and I hate BMW I'm just saying if I bought a BMW 5 Series and I decided to go put some tires maybe 60 dollar tires on them let's see how that works out for you.
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Does this exist? I hate trying to watch a quick YT vid and it sounds so far away and then it sounds great if I cup my hand around the back of the phone.
That is what you're supposed to do.
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Why exactly am I supposed to do that?
All case like that is not practical. And if you can use a smart phone you can cup your hand to help the sound. I wish OEM's would make dual speakers on the front side. One on top and bottom and make it where you can use phone right side up or upside down. Would solve a lot of problems including the one you think you have.
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Well not all cases would need to be like that, just a niche product (like those iPhone cases that amplify the sound from the speaker by virtually cupping it through the use of some space at the bottom of the case. The main concern would probably be the thickness of such a case as it needs to redirect the sound from the rear to the sides of the case (in landscape mode).
Samsung missed an opportunity there by not providing stereo speakers on the unit. That would have been awesome.
I dont think it would have to even be that thick to do a good job of directing the sound. Im sure we could get away thinner then a defender case.
slipmagt said:
I dont think it would have to even be that thick to do a good job of directing the sound. Im sure we could get away thinner then a defender case.
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The shape affects how sound travels. Having a non concave shape funneling sound would just muffle your speakers.
Just use your hands...better yet, headphones.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
finalhit said:
The shape affects how sound travels. Having a non concave shape funneling sound would just muffle your speakers.
Just use your hands...better yet, headphones.
swyped all these spelling errors from my galaxy note 2
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If the OP wanted the case to redirect the sound, the more appropriate suggestion would be to use an external speaker (wired or not).
or dual speakers,i had a motorola q9h, that thing was plenty loud..but yeah buds work better
I have an external speaker, and a bluetooth headset capable of music. The point of this was to be instantly available.
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I have an external speaker, and a bluetooth headset capable of music. The point of this was to be instantly available.
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I think its a good idea. I'd buy it.
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slipmagt said:
I have an external speaker, and a bluetooth headset capable of music. The point of this was to be instantly available.
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exactly why i dont understand that these highend phones do Not have dual Loud Speakers:laugh:..note 3 i hope
FIREONHIGH said:
exactly why i dont understand that these highend phones do Not have dual Loud Speakers:laugh:..note 3 i hope
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Dual speakers on front that are plenty and have a smart flip feature so you can just grab it and talk. And the noise canceling the mics doing the same would be the bomb. A phone that you couldn't hold wrong and in your face stereo. :thumbup:
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Something like this? I've only seen it for the iPhones.
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All case like that is not practical. And if you can use a smart phone you can cup your hand to help the sound. I wish OEM's would make dual speakers on the front side. One on top and bottom and make it where you can use phone right side up or upside down. Would solve a lot of problems including the one you think you have.
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except the problem with that is the bottom speaker would be right next to the voice microphone, which would make loud speaker cause an echo.
having the speaker on the bottom rear is already close enough to cause echo problems when i use the loud speaker during a call... and noise cancellation doesnt help much due to the differing distances between the speaker and each microphone so it doesnt cancel out perfectly, i can still hear echos.
main reason why most manufacturers dont bother with dual speakers on the rear is because the speakers are too close so you end up with near field interference.
You misunderstood. Dual speakers on the front. One top. One bottom. And use gyroscope and/or accelerometer to smartly use the correct microphone for voice and the other for cancelation. And the same for which speaker needs to be the earpiece in a call and which needs to be deactivated. For games and media both speakers on. For loudspeaker calls, and option to preset which needs to be speaker and a toggle to switch during call if necessary and/or turn off toggle altogether in options. Also makes it easier for us gsm users to use data while using loudspeaker in a call. I am sure the engineering behind it would not be too hard considering all the other more advanced features in a phone. These 5"+ can easily accommodate quality speakers for this purpose. Why it hasn't been done already I don't know. Maybe I should patent it and force the oem who comes out with it first to hook me up with a phone to license it. . If it is apple, I would want time cook to smash an iphone in public and ask for a nexus replacement for right to license.
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LaDoyers said:
Something like this? I've only seen it for the iPhones.
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Ive thought about getting one of these and trying to modifiy it to my needs. I know my local walmart sells them for $4. I havent looked online though.
I found this
A company called element case has these cases.
http://www.elementcase.com/Atom-S4-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Case-p/sms4-1010-xxfx.htm
They also claim to have a patent on it so it may be hard to find another company with the same idea, really hope they start to support more devices with it.
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Something like this? I've only seen it for the iPhones.
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Mahahahhahahaha! Looks like an old timey record player! That's just ridiculous! Just use headphones if sound is that huge of a complaint. I do like the idea of stereo speakers like the htc one. It's stupid and cheap of the manufacturers not to use them...
don't listen to these people
I've been on the same quest looking for this type of case, to no avail. I had something similar from Element cases for my S4, loved it, sounded great, but unfortunately, I'm not seeing anything for the Note 4. I bought my Note 4 in October, and still nothing. I agree, it's a HUGE market these case companies are missing out on. Wish I had access to a 3D printer, I'd start making them myself and make a killing.
I just ordered my lg g2 phone Since this phone supports 24-bit, 192 kHz Hi-Fi playback for FLAC and WAV files i'm looking for a pair of in ear headphones w/ Mic do anybody have any ideas?
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i have a triple fi as well. they rock. but also pretty expensive.
the op wanted one with mic, but as far as i know, they are all crappy.
Get the meelectronics a161p headphones. They have a mic too. Amazing sound! I am a sound engineer.
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I use Denon Urban Raver Ah-c300. Unmatchable Bass.
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i have a triple fi as well. they rock. but also pretty expensive.
the op wanted one with mic, but as far as i know, they are all crappy.
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TripleFi 10vi
You can look into the Shure SE215 but they cost more with the mic. I think it it all comes down to your budget but if your considering sound quality to be important you'll have to put down some serious coin.
Thanks allot guys for all the quick reply's..
Has anybody heard of the Quadbeat 2 headphones they say it was made for the G2
spawn1980 said:
Thanks allot guys for all the quick reply's..
Has anybody heard of the Quadbeat 2 headphones they say it was made for the G2
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They came with my G2, international version, in the box.
Decent in ear headphones as compared to others (Apple, Samsung), offers pretty good noise isolation but lacking in bass.
You can get them on eBay for about 20 dollars, I heard. Plastic build, wire gets stained easily since it's rubber. Wouldn't really recommend it. But alright if you're just looking for an average pair of headphones with mic that works with the G2.
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jiayit said:
They came with my G2, international version, in the box.
Decent in ear headphones as compared to others (Apple, Samsung), offers pretty good noise isolation but lacking in bass.
You can get them on eBay for about 20 dollars, I heard. Plastic build, wire gets stained easily since it's rubber. Wouldn't really recommend it. But alright if you're just looking for an average pair of headphones with mic that works with the G2.
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That's great to know. glade I didn't get it now.. I have a $12 credit with buydig.com and notice they have a sennheiser cx 275 on sale for $24. I have a sennheiser cx 215 w/o mic and it sounds amazing so I figure this would sound just as good and with a mic. SO I guess i'll try that with my G2 and the poweramp app.. I also should of mention that this will be mostly used at work around dust so I really don't want anything over price for that.
I'm using a-JAYS-Four with powerAMP.
Awesome for me.
Not a fan of the in ear headphones. Can anyone suggest regular headphones? What's a good one to get?
sefirosu0522 said:
Not a fan of the in ear headphones. Can anyone suggest regular headphones? What's a good one to get?
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Never get beats headphones. Except the pro or the mixrs. Alright great headphones would be the audio technica ath -m50 , denon ahd2000, sennheiser amperior, sennheiser hd598 or 600 just to name a few
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I tried alot of earphones using the stock Music app, and the bass was just sorely lacking... I ended up buying the Coloud Pop. They are insanely cheap, and offers enough thump to deliver the bass that the software lacks. I love them colors too.
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jedthehumanoid said:
You can look into the Shure SE215 but they cost more with the mic. I think it it all comes down to your budget but if your considering sound quality to be important you'll have to put down some serious coin.
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Same here. I've had the shure se215LE for a year now and just went and compared them with the 535 and 435 in store and didn't hear a reason to upgrade. I do use Viper for Android 's root app though which levels the playing field. Aside- If you want quality sound from your phone, it makes all the difference. I feel like half my sound comes from the headphones and half from V4A. Let me put it this way... it's good enough to make a $120 pair sound just as good, if not better, than a $500 pair.
Anyway it doesn't come with a mic, but you can easily find the inline mic attachment for about $20 online or in a store.
Klispch also still sells the s4a with a mic if I'm not mistaken, but as far as cheap in ears go, I can't recommend the Shures enough. The fit may take some getting used to in the beginning, but that would be my only concern with em
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wadamean said:
Get the meelectronics a161p headphones. They have a mic too. Amazing sound! I am a sound engineer.
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I have these and they outperform many more expensive iems out there... Highly recommended...
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sefirosu0522 said:
Not a fan of the in ear headphones. Can anyone suggest regular headphones? What's a good one to get?
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Budget?
Are you going to get an amp?
What kind of music do you listen too?
As people mentioned here, your budget is what will determine the final outcome. You know what they say, more money->more music
As far as headphones go, i have a pair of Panasonics DJ series (can't remember exact model) and the sound is amazing. Lacks mic, but headphones are just crazy. Priced around 80-ish $. Basically, you'll want to look for old school brands like Sennheiser and you wont make a mistake.
I was using my headphones for a while but the cost to battery is just a bit too much, so i switched to Sennheiser earphones and they're just amazing! Got them for about 15€ on mad discount at Amsterdam's Media Markt rofl.
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Budget?
Are you going to get an amp?
What kind of music do you listen too?
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$200. Mostly rock and some rap. Never thought about an amp.
MasK said:
I'm using a-JAYS-Four with powerAMP.
Awesome for me.
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Had Jays earphones before, best set I ever had.