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chopper dave
Aug 23, 2007, 10:17 AM
I lost my headphones last week and have been looking for a replacement since then. I really liked the way Apple had integrated the mic and button on their headphones, I just want something that sounds better.

The only thing I saw that came close are the Vibe Duos, but they don't even have a button, and their sound is notoriously bass heavy. Has anyone seen anything for $100 or less that has the button, mic, AND good sound? I am afraid that my only option is to solder a new pair of the original headphones to these:

http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/product/MDR-EX71SLA/W

Please don't recommend any extension cords combos, since the whole point of a mobile device is to have ONE piece of hardware, not a jumble of cords hanging around my neck, i.e. the overpriced SURE mic extension.



drater
Aug 23, 2007, 11:10 AM
I lost my headphones last week and have been looking for a replacement since then. I really liked the way Apple had integrated the mic and button on their headphones, I just want something that sounds better.

The only thing I saw that came close are the Vibe Duos, but they don't even have a button, and their sound is notoriously bass heavy. Has anyone seen anything for $100 or less that has the button, mic, AND good sound? I am afraid that my only option is to solder a new pair of the original headphones to these:

http://b2b.sony.com/Solutions/product/MDR-EX71SLA/W

Please don't recommend any extension cords combos, since the whole point of a mobile device is to have ONE piece of hardware, not a jumble of cords hanging around my neck, i.e. the overpriced SURE mic extension.

These headphones are pretty darn good for the price. I used to own a pair, the only real complain I have about them is after a while the little ear gel thingie loose their grip, meaning they will stick in your ear before on the earphone. But I like them a lot. I use the iPhone ones now, and I switched over to bose for over the ear at home. But for $50 its a good deal, I'd look online, you'd probably be able to get them cheaper than in a store like at amazon...$30 isn't bad at all

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/105-4876974-2372452?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=MDR-EX71SLA%2Fw&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=Go

b257177
Aug 23, 2007, 07:47 PM
We just finished our review of the UltimateBuds headphone solution for the Apple iPhone. Linked to below, in the signature, and also linked to here (http://iphonewriter.blogspot.com/2007/08/review-ultimatebuds-apple-iphone.html).

All in all, a great product for those looking into a mid-level price range headphone solution for their Apple iPhone that *does not* require and adapter or extension... or soldering by you. ;)