Should iPads come with headphones?

gamecube117 · Mar 25, 2012, 11:16 PM

Seems like this question is asked a lot here. But what do you guys think?

Redjericho · Mar 25, 2012, 11:20 PM

Surely apple could throw in a cheap pair of earbuds with their 500-800$ device.

I suppose it's acceptable that they didn't come with the 3 because apple already took a bit of a profit reduction from refusing to raise the price, which I am eternally greatful for.

cipo · Mar 26, 2012, 12:38 AM

No, because they are only of (dubious) value for those customers who are using the iPad for listening to music, yet are still willing to cope with the crappy OEM earbuds Apple is providing. In fact, I wish Apple would do the same with iPods. So many people don't even realize what they're missing.

shyam09 · Mar 26, 2012, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipo

No, because they are only of (dubious) value for those customers who are using the iPad for listening to music, yet are still willing to cope with the crappy OEM earbuds Apple is providing. In fact, I wish Apple would do the same with iPods. So many people don't even realize what they're missing.

I'm with you on this one. Although I enjoyed my Apple headphones with my iPod Nano in the beginning, I got a much better and higher quality pair of headphones than Apple.

Since Apple supplies them, people just stick with it, and I am assuming under the conditions that the Apple ones breaks or fail, people will go out purchase the same ones because of the "experience" or whatever.

+1

LanEvo · Mar 26, 2012, 12:45 AM

Sure I would like it, but the iPad is not just solely for music, so I can see their view of not including it.

Yr Blues · Mar 26, 2012, 12:53 AM

Include the regular earbuds so you can use it out of the box while you decide if you want to replace it with something substantial.

BigB117 · Mar 26, 2012, 12:57 AM

Wirelessly posted

I'd rather have a lower price and have them be optional.

DS3 · Mar 26, 2012, 01:00 AM

Do you expect them with netbooks and laptops?

I'd rather they add some part that costs them the 10 cents than headphones.

Yr Blues · Mar 26, 2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DS3

Do you expect them with netbooks and laptops?

That would be nice. I bet the regular earbuds cost them almost nothing in bulk.

liquidsuns · Mar 26, 2012, 02:20 AM

I've always found it a bit strange that Apple supplies such bad sounding, uncomfortable headphones with their stuff, considering how perfect-consumer-experience oriented they are. At the least, they should throw in their upgraded in-ear headphones, those ones are at least tolerable.

Italianblend · Mar 26, 2012, 05:35 AM

I use the 4S headphones when I jog. I like them, with the cool volume switch and button.

What kind of audio quality am I missing and how much do you pay for your super music headphones?

ChrisTX · Mar 26, 2012, 05:36 AM

I voted no on the basis that I never use the stock Apple earbuds. I guess however, for those that do, I don't think it's too much to ask.

Dstopsie · Mar 26, 2012, 05:44 AM

Wirelessly posted

Upgrading your headphones is something you should consider. I purchased a pair of Bose in ear headphones a year ago and they sound fantastic. Never going back to the apple ones again. Quality isn't there and my Bose have lasted longer than the apple ones ever did.

Abazigal · Mar 26, 2012, 05:51 AM

I am using my iPhone earphones. Just as well, I won't know what to do with two sets.

Italianblend · Mar 26, 2012, 05:52 AM

How much did you pay for your Bose and do they stay in your ear when jogging?

cipo · Mar 26, 2012, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Italianblend

I use the 4S headphones when I jog. I like them, with the cool volume switch and button.

What kind of audio quality am I missing and how much do you pay for your super music headphones?

You definitely don't have to enter audiophile territory to *significantly* enhance audio quality. For example, you can get the Klipsch S4i from amazon for 70$ - they even have the same volume control / button / microphone as the stock ear buds.

radiobrmc · Mar 26, 2012, 06:07 AM

The music quality on the iPad 3 is pretty bad - at least relative to Iphone 4S and Ipod Touch (2nd gen) I have. So no, I don't think you should be using the Ipad as a music player. Just use your iphone or ipod. Apple is trying to tell us something providing no earphones.

jivemaster · Mar 26, 2012, 06:14 AM

I never understood why manufacturers included headphones with their devices because the supplied ear buds are rubbish, Apple ones included. The quality is offensive. If you enjoy music, you should invest in a quality pair of buds or cans and move them from device to device. Your ears will thank you for it!

boy-better-know · Mar 26, 2012, 06:22 AM

I really don't get the quality issue with the apple buds to be honest. They are not going to package the iPhone or any device with big ear muff type headphones, if you want quality, why would you use in ear buds anyway. The Apple ones do a good job.

Oh, and don't buy Beats by Dre, you will look like a moron.

cipo · Mar 26, 2012, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boy-better-know

They are not going to package the iPhone or any device with big ear muff type headphones, if you want quality, why would you use in ear buds anyway

I suggest you try some decent in ear buds, you might be in for a serious surprise.

AdeFowler · Mar 26, 2012, 06:47 AM

If they had been supplied, mine would still be in the box, just like the remote that came with an old MacBook. It's as much about the impact on the environment as it is about cost.

boy-better-know · Mar 26, 2012, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cipo

I suggest you try some decent in ear buds, you might be in for a serious surprise.

Hate, hate, hate them. What do you think I have been living in a cave and have never tried in ear buds? They're offensive, a monstrosity to the human ear, truly despicable.
But at least they don't make you look like you can't read and write (Beat's).

ChrisTX · Mar 26, 2012, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by boy-better-know

Hate, hate, hate them. What do you think I have been living in a cave and have never tried in ear buds? They're offensive, a monstrosity to the human ear, truly despicable.
But at least they don't make you look like you can't read and write (Beat's).

Not sure what that is in reference to, but I own a pair of power beats that I use in the gym, and they're the best pair of in ear buds, or otherwise that I have owned.

The Californian · Mar 26, 2012, 07:13 AM

Wait, my iPad didn't come with headphones? I literally didn't even notice.

GoCubsGo · Mar 26, 2012, 07:16 AM

Not if they're the same **** ones that every iPhone & iPod came with. I don't need another set of those.

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Mar 25, 2012, 11:16 PM	#1
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Mar 26, 2012, 12:45 AM	#5
LanEvo macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2010	Sure I would like it, but the iPad is not just solely for music, so I can see their view of not including it. __________________ Apple iPad 3rd Generation White - 32GB Apple iPod Nano 6th Generation - 8GB
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Mar 26, 2012, 05:35 AM	#11
Italianblend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Igloo	I use the 4S headphones when I jog. I like them, with the cool volume switch and button. What kind of audio quality am I missing and how much do you pay for your super music headphones? __________________ Grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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Mar 26, 2012, 05:36 AM	#12
ChrisTX macrumors 68020 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Texas	I voted no on the basis that I never use the stock Apple earbuds. I guess however, for those that do, I don't think it's too much to ask. __________________ Thanks Steve for all of the awesome technology! Proud owner of an early 2011 15" MacBook Pro, First gen 15" MacBook Pro, iPad 3, Apple TV, Galaxy SIII, and numerous iPods.
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Mar 25, 2012, 11:20 PM	#2
Redjericho macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2011	Surely apple could throw in a cheap pair of earbuds with their 500-800$ device. I suppose it's acceptable that they didn't come with the 3 because apple already took a bit of a profit reduction from refusing to raise the price, which I am eternally greatful for.
	1

Mar 26, 2012, 12:38 AM	#3
cipo macrumors member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stuttgart, Germany	No, because they are only of (dubious) value for those customers who are using the iPad for listening to music, yet are still willing to cope with the crappy OEM earbuds Apple is providing. In fact, I wish Apple would do the same with iPods. So many people don't even realize what they're missing.
	2

Mar 26, 2012, 12:53 AM	#6
Yr Blues macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Houston, Texas	Include the regular earbuds so you can use it out of the box while you decide if you want to replace it with something substantial.
	3

Mar 26, 2012, 12:57 AM	#7
BigB117 macrumors member Join Date: Mar 2012	Wirelessly posted I'd rather have a lower price and have them be optional.
	5

Mar 26, 2012, 01:00 AM	#8
DS3 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011	Do you expect them with netbooks and laptops? I'd rather they add some part that costs them the 10 cents than headphones.
	6

Mar 26, 2012, 02:20 AM	#10
liquidsuns macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2009	I've always found it a bit strange that Apple supplies such bad sounding, uncomfortable headphones with their stuff, considering how perfect-consumer-experience oriented they are. At the least, they should throw in their upgraded in-ear headphones, those ones are at least tolerable.
	2

Mar 26, 2012, 05:44 AM	#13
Dstopsie macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: LOS ANGELES BABY!!	Wirelessly posted Upgrading your headphones is something you should consider. I purchased a pair of Bose in ear headphones a year ago and they sound fantastic. Never going back to the apple ones again. Quality isn't there and my Bose have lasted longer than the apple ones ever did.
	0

Mar 26, 2012, 05:51 AM	#14
Abazigal macrumors 68000 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Singapore	I am using my iPhone earphones. Just as well, I won't know what to do with two sets.
	2

Mar 26, 2012, 05:52 AM	#15
Italianblend macrumors 6502a Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Igloo	How much did you pay for your Bose and do they stay in your ear when jogging? __________________ Grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. -St. Alphonsus Maria de Liguori
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Mar 26, 2012, 06:07 AM	#17
radiobrmc macrumors newbie Join Date: Mar 2012	The music quality on the iPad 3 is pretty bad - at least relative to Iphone 4S and Ipod Touch (2nd gen) I have. So no, I don't think you should be using the Ipad as a music player. Just use your iphone or ipod. Apple is trying to tell us something providing no earphones.
	-3

Mar 26, 2012, 06:14 AM	#18
jivemaster macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2011	I never understood why manufacturers included headphones with their devices because the supplied ear buds are rubbish, Apple ones included. The quality is offensive. If you enjoy music, you should invest in a quality pair of buds or cans and move them from device to device. Your ears will thank you for it!
	-1

Mar 26, 2012, 06:22 AM	#19
boy-better-know macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England	I really don't get the quality issue with the apple buds to be honest. They are not going to package the iPhone or any device with big ear muff type headphones, if you want quality, why would you use in ear buds anyway. The Apple ones do a good job. Oh, and don't buy Beats by Dre, you will look like a moron.
	-3

Mar 26, 2012, 06:47 AM	#21
AdeFowler macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: England	If they had been supplied, mine would still be in the box, just like the remote that came with an old MacBook. It's as much about the impact on the environment as it is about cost. __________________ 15” 2012 MacBook Pro \| Mac Pro 6-core \| 30” ACD 64gb 3g iPad and an iPod or two
	3

Mar 26, 2012, 07:13 AM	#24
The Californian macrumors 68040 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Surfers Paradise	Wait, my iPad didn't come with headphones? I literally didn't even notice. __________________ Half of what I say is meaningless, but I say it so that the other half may reach you. All I need are some tasty waves and a cool buzz and I’m fine.
	7

Mar 26, 2012, 07:16 AM	#25
GoCubsGo In Time-Out Join Date: Feb 2005	Not if they're the same **** ones that every iPhone & iPod came with. I don't need another set of those.
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