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hanrythoms55

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my head phone

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chrmjenkins

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Only iDevice DACs can bypass the built-in DAC of the iPhone. FiiO products are not iDevice approved, therefore will not bypass the built-in DAC. The proper method to use the amplifier of the E17 is to use a Line-Out Dock connector (LOD).

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Yes, this is true because the iphone cannot be forced to work as a USB host with the camera connection kit as the iPad can.

The best hope for a DAC that works with the iphone 5 that isn't 400+ (like the fostex hp-p1 or Go-DAP X) is to hope that V-moda continues their VAMP line with something more affordable.
 
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Destroysall

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The best hope for a DAC that works with the iphone 5 that isn't 400+ (like the fostex hp-p1 or Go-DAP X) is to hope that V-moda continues their VAMP line with something more affordable.
Not necessarily. It depends on the headphone being used. No sense on spending money on a portable amplifier for Apple EarPods or something similar..
 

chrmjenkins

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Not necessarily. It depends on the headphone being used. No sense on spending money on a portable amplifier for Apple EarPods or something similar..

I don't see how that conflicts with what I said? I made no headphone recommendations, only offered details of what DACs that would work with the iphone 5.
 

zen97

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JayBird BlueBuds X

The perfect workout headphones.
 

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ljusmc

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Have them both and LOVE them. Yes Ive heard other headphones but these have everything I want. Bought the Mixr's as a B day gift for myself.
 

BlakeBrattina

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Have them both and LOVE them. Yes Ive heard other headphones but these have everything I want. Bought the Mixr's as a B day gift for myself.

So I'm in the market for some new phones as the ones I use at the gym broke on me. My question is, how do the beats hold up while running, etc.? I cannot stand the stock ear buds that come with the Iphone as they do not stay in my ear and it's a constant battle.. Any advice?
 

panda bear

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The perfect workout headphones.

Do these drain your battery badly?

I purchased a pair of cheap ones from Amazon just to test it out on a bike ride.

I had a BT heart rate monitor and a pair of BT headphones. My phone battery died about halfway through my 2hr 20m ride.
 

zen97

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Do these drain your battery badly?

I purchased a pair of cheap ones from Amazon just to test it out on a bike ride.

I had a BT heart rate monitor and a pair of BT headphones. My phone battery died about halfway through my 2hr 20m ride.


So far I am averaging about 6 hrs per charge paring them w/ the new iPod nano via BT. I use them daily while running and lifting.. with no wires getting in the way.
 

brad5

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I'm using Grado Prestige Series SR125i Headphones, not best looking but high quality sound .:cool:
 

panda bear

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So far I am averaging about 6 hrs per charge paring them w/ the new iPod nano via BT. I use them daily while running and lifting.. with no wires getting in the way.

Wow, that's awesome, This, however, would be with my iPhone 5. Though, I won't be using the BT heartrate monitor anymore, as i've realized that it's just not worth the hassle.

I may check them out. Thanks.

Are they worth the price? I just run my headphones under my shirt, no issues with them getting in the way.

Yeah, I never have any problems when i'm running, but at the gym wires can be annoying. Though, i've never even thought about putting the wire under my shirt. I use a shuffle at the gym and just slide it in my pocket, so that'd work perfectly.

My main reason for wanting BT headphones is for riding my bike. I have a mount for my phone, so I don't want headphones to be connected to the phone, in case I have to quickly dismount for whatever reason.
 

dinggus

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Yeah, I never have any problems when i'm running, but at the gym wires can be annoying. Though, i've never even thought about putting the wire under my shirt. I use a shuffle at the gym and just slide it in my pocket, so that'd work perfectly.

My main reason for wanting BT headphones is for riding my bike. I have a mount for my phone, so I don't want headphones to be connected to the phone, in case I have to quickly dismount for whatever reason.

I think they might be a nice touch for when I ride my motorcycle, but I'll have to wait.
 

ljusmc

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So I'm in the market for some new phones as the ones I use at the gym broke on me. My question is, how do the beats hold up while running, etc.? I cannot stand the stock ear buds that come with the Iphone as they do not stay in my ear and it's a constant battle.. Any advice?

I cant speak for the Mixrs but the iBeats wouldnt be good. I was on the bike and sweat on them and I had a scare. Lost volume in one but eventually it began to work again.
 

zen97

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Are they worth the price? I just run my headphones under my shirt, no issues with them getting in the way.

They function exactly they way I imagined. Great sound, small and wire free. No regrets worth the price and wait.
 

ggabriele3

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I can't remember if I posted this. I have the ATH-M50, which had a good/real level of bass compared to, say, the AKGs. I wasn't happy with the iPhones ability to drive them so I added the Fiio E17. the pic shows it about as portable as it gets.

I walked about 80 blocks in NYC today with this setup and it was great.

next i plan to try the V-Moda M100s.

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mynameiskishan

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Not my picture, but just picked them up today.. So far so good :D They are the Koss ProDJ200's
 

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