Good headphones w/ mic for the iPhone4

reservedegotist · 12:08 AM

I was debating between the B&W p5s and the V-Moda Crossfade LPs; has anyone tried either and would like to share their experience?

Or are there alternatives that are just as good but aren't $300 :P? I currently have an in-ear pair so no need for another in-ear pair (unless there's a high-end one going at insane discounts!) Thus I would like one that I could wear for a long time comfortably and provides good passive noise isolation. Sound-wise I prefer to listen to a more neutral sound (damn I'm getting a bit demanding aren't I?) but if that's beyond my $300 budget I would prefer a slightly warmer and a slightly bass-heavy sound.

Thanks for the help!

The510Kid · Jul 3, 2010, 10:29 PM

Beats by Dr. Dre........... iphone ready cable included with em

saxon48 · Jul 3, 2010, 10:30 PM

IMO, any of the higher-end Skullcandy over-ear headphone models. (i.e. Skullcrushers, etc.)

lorenwade · Jul 3, 2010, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reservedegotist

I was debating between the B&W p5s and the V-Moda Crossfade LPs; has anyone tried either and would like to share their experience?

Or are there alternatives that are just as good but aren't $300 :P? I currently have an in-ear pair but would like one that I could wear for a long time comfortably and provides good passive noise isolation. Sound-wise I prefer to listen to a more neutral sound (damn I'm getting a bit demanding aren't I?) but if that's beyond my $300 budget I would prefer a slightly warmer and a slightly bass-heavy sound.

Thanks for the help!

If you have a $300 budget, I'd suggest actually looking into Sennheiser. They're incredible. I'd also suggest checking out www.head-fi.org and www.headphone.com which are the two best sites on audiophile listening. Hope that helps.

RMXO · Jul 3, 2010, 10:36 PM

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-...8214562&sr=8-1

this is the one I got & i'm loving it. if you want to spend more then i suggest the 10vi's.

lorenwade · Jul 3, 2010, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMXO

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-...8214562&sr=8-1

this is the one I got & i'm loving it. if you want to spend more then i suggest the 10vi's.

I second Ultimate Ears.

jsgreen · Jul 3, 2010, 10:38 PM

My vote is for Etymotic HF2 (great sound and very good customer service)

reservedegotist · Jul 3, 2010, 11:03 PM

Hmm thanks for the suggestions so far guys, I'll definitely hit up the websites and find some time to test them out.

I forgot to clarify though I was specifically not looking for in-ear headphones since for me they tend to amplify my chewing while I eat (lol I'm weird, sorry :P) and I have one already. I was looking for over the ear headphones for office work or home listening. I'll definitely look at the Sennheiser headphones; if they have a mic that's a plus.

lorenwade · Jul 3, 2010, 11:24 PM

In that case, here's a great portable, non in-ear or earbud headset. These things get rave reviews. Definitely not in the $300 range, but a great set! I think you'd like these.

Sennheiser MM60 iP

macbookpro45 · Jul 3, 2010, 11:27 PM

bose qc15...they're great. crank up the volume and no one knows what you're playing

theone09 · Jul 4, 2010, 12:32 AM

how about bose in ear with my mic. $129. it is very great

schulzmc · Jul 4, 2010, 02:37 PM

I have and absolutely love the B&W p5's. Sound is amazing, and the design and quality of the build makes me admire them every time I pull them out of the case. The only downside is the pads are so soft and close fitting that they get a little warm on my ears.

BoleCailey · Jul 4, 2010, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RMXO

http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-...8214562&sr=8-1

this is the one I got & i'm loving it. if you want to spend more then i suggest the 10vi's.

I got lucky and scored the 10vi's for like $90 when amazon closed them out.

Opie · Jul 4, 2010, 08:57 PM

Skullcandy full metal jackets are beast.

wattsja · Jul 4, 2010, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lorenwade

I second Ultimate Ears.

I third them.

Save your money on the <Anythings> by Dre ... they are overpriced and are cheaply constructed. They are a fad and not even a good one.

lorenwade · Jul 4, 2010, 09:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reservedegotist

Hmm thanks for the suggestions so far guys, I'll definitely hit up the websites and find some time to test them out.

I forgot to clarify though I was specifically not looking for in-ear headphones since for me they tend to amplify my chewing while I eat (lol I'm weird, sorry :P) and I have one already. I was looking for over the ear headphones for office work or home listening. I'll definitely look at the Sennheiser headphones; if they have a mic that's a plus.

Quote:

Originally Posted by macbookpro45

bose qc15...they're great. crank up the volume and no one knows what you're playing

I think he wants a mic too.

Quote:

Originally Posted by theone09

how about bose in ear with my mic. $129. it is very great

He doesn't want in-ear.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wattsja

I third them.

Save your money on the <Anythings> by Dre ... they are overpriced and are cheaply constructed. They are a fad and not even a good one.

Same with Skull Candy. Skull Candy pales in comparison to my $14 Sennheisers!

LordOBoogie · Jul 4, 2010, 09:36 PM

Not a fan of Skull Candy. I love my Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones.

wattsja · Jul 4, 2010, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by macbookpro45

bose qc15...they're great. crank up the volume and no one knows what you're playing

I would have voted for these also because they are great with some of THE best noise canceling available ... BUT, the OP requested the earphones have a MIC and these do not.

reservedegotist · 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schulzmc

I have and absolutely love the B&W p5's. Sound is amazing, and the design and quality of the build makes me admire them every time I pull them out of the case. The only downside is the pads are so soft and close fitting that they get a little warm on my ears.

Do you wear glasses by any chance? If so, how is it after sustained periods of wearing? Sounds like it's quite a snug fit...

Quote:

Originally Posted by wattsja

Save your money on the <Anythings> by Dre ... they are overpriced and are cheaply constructed. They are a fad and not even a good one.

Strangely enough I haven't seen people wear them outside; but it does seem a bit too bass-heavy. Based on build-quality alone I agree; I would rather get the B&W p5 over their over-ear variant which is the same price.

Macficionado · Jul 5, 2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reservedegotist

Do you wear glasses by any chance? If so, how is it after sustained periods of wearing? Sounds like it's quite a snug fit...

Strangely enough I haven't seen people wear them outside; but it does seem a bit too bass-heavy. Based on build-quality alone I agree; I would rather get the B&W p5 over their over-ear variant which is the same price.

I have the BnW p5 and wear glasses. They do fit very tightly but it hasn't been an issue. My biggest issue with them is that I have a relatively large head and they barely fit. You may want to go to an apple store and try them on to see how they fit.

I'd have Bose QC3 and Sennheiser HD650 and I have to say that the sound quality of the BnW p5 is really stunning and almost as good as the HD650 to my untrained ear. i particularly dislike Sennheiser device designs; they're really tacky and poorly crafted, regardless of their actual sound quality. Therefore I'm not getting rid of these anytime soon.

RMXO · Jul 5, 2010, 08:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoleCailey;

I got lucky and scored the 10vi's for like $90 when amazon closed them out.

You lucky bastard! JK

Wish I was able to get some back then.

Makaveli6103 · Jul 5, 2010, 08:44 PM

Klipsch S4i are under $100 and have great sound quality. I had to break them in for around 200 hours.

reservedegotist · Jul 5, 2010, 09:20 PM

Does the whole concept of breaking in new headphones actually do anything or is that a placebo effect?

(I'd get the s4is if it were uber-cheap but alas, they're not

)

SnowLeopard2008 · Jul 5, 2010, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reservedegotist

Does the whole concept of breaking in new headphones actually do anything or is that a placebo effect?

(I'd get the s4is if it were uber-cheap but alas, they're not

)

Breaking in new headphones is audiophile crap. I doubt anyone can hear the difference.

Vertigo50 · Jul 6, 2010, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reservedegotist

Does the whole concept of breaking in new headphones actually do anything or is that a placebo effect?

(I'd get the s4is if it were uber-cheap but alas, they're not

)

It does. The drivers are usually very "stiff" when they come out of the factory. Playing music through them for a while loosens them up, and the bass response gets better.

I wouldn't necessarily run them for hours, but just realize that the bass will get better and don't return them just because the bass is weak at first.

Jul 3, 2010, 09:27 PM	#1
reservedegotist macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	Good headphones w/ mic for the iPhone4 I was debating between the B&W p5s and the V-Moda Crossfade LPs; has anyone tried either and would like to share their experience? Or are there alternatives that are just as good but aren't $300 :P? I currently have an in-ear pair so no need for another in-ear pair (unless there's a high-end one going at insane discounts!) Thus I would like one that I could wear for a long time comfortably and provides good passive noise isolation. Sound-wise I prefer to listen to a more neutral sound (damn I'm getting a bit demanding aren't I?) but if that's beyond my $300 budget I would prefer a slightly warmer and a slightly bass-heavy sound. Thanks for the help! __________________ iPhone 5 32GB \| iPad 3 32GB \| AppleTV (2nd gen) \| MacBook Air 13" i7 1.8, 256GB Last edited by reservedegotist; Jul 5, 2010 at 12:08 AM. Reason: Clarifying my needs; sorry for the misunderstanding.
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The510Kid macrumors member Join Date: Jun 2009	Beats by Dr. Dre........... iphone ready cable included with em __________________ Current Set Up:Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/ 16GB Ram/ 512GB SSD, 120 GB Ipod Classic; Black 64GB Iphone 4S; White 64GB Retina iPad Ordered: Black 64GB iPhone 5
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saxon48 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Barad-dûr	IMO, any of the higher-end Skullcandy over-ear headphone models. (i.e. Skullcrushers, etc.) __________________ 15" MacBook Pro (Mid-2009) 2.53 GHz 5.5G iPod U2 Special Edition 30 GB iPhone 4S 16 GB http://www.last.fm/user/saxon48
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RMXO macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009	http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Ears-...8214562&sr=8-1 this is the one I got & i'm loving it. if you want to spend more then i suggest the 10vi's. __________________ Macbook Pro 15" i7 (Early 2011) \| Gaming i7 2600K \| AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 2 \|
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Jul 3, 2010, 11:03 PM	#8
reservedegotist Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	Hmm thanks for the suggestions so far guys, I'll definitely hit up the websites and find some time to test them out. I forgot to clarify though I was specifically not looking for in-ear headphones since for me they tend to amplify my chewing while I eat (lol I'm weird, sorry :P) and I have one already. I was looking for over the ear headphones for office work or home listening. I'll definitely look at the Sennheiser headphones; if they have a mic that's a plus. __________________ iPhone 5 32GB \| iPad 3 32GB \| AppleTV (2nd gen) \| MacBook Air 13" i7 1.8, 256GB
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Jul 3, 2010, 10:38 PM	#7
jsgreen macrumors 6502 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: NH	My vote is for Etymotic HF2 (great sound and very good customer service)
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Jul 3, 2010, 11:24 PM	#9
lorenwade macrumors 68000 Join Date: Aug 2008	In that case, here's a great portable, non in-ear or earbud headset. These things get rave reviews. Definitely not in the $300 range, but a great set! I think you'd like these. Sennheiser MM60 iP __________________ 13" MacBook Pro 64gb White iPhone 5
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Jul 3, 2010, 11:27 PM	#10
macbookpro45 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jun 2010	bose qc15...they're great. crank up the volume and no one knows what you're playing
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Jul 4, 2010, 12:32 AM	#11
theone09 macrumors regular Join Date: Nov 2008	how about bose in ear with my mic. $129. it is very great
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Jul 4, 2010, 02:37 PM	#12
schulzmc macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2006	I have and absolutely love the B&W p5's. Sound is amazing, and the design and quality of the build makes me admire them every time I pull them out of the case. The only downside is the pads are so soft and close fitting that they get a little warm on my ears.
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Jul 4, 2010, 08:57 PM	#14
Opie macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jun 2008	Skullcandy full metal jackets are beast.
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Jul 4, 2010, 09:36 PM	#17
LordOBoogie Banned Join Date: Jun 2009	Not a fan of Skull Candy. I love my Bose Quiet Comfort 2 headphones.
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Jul 5, 2010, 08:44 PM	#22
Makaveli6103 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO	Klipsch S4i are under $100 and have great sound quality. I had to break them in for around 200 hours.
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Jul 5, 2010, 09:20 PM	#23
reservedegotist Thread Starter macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL	Does the whole concept of breaking in new headphones actually do anything or is that a placebo effect? (I'd get the s4is if it were uber-cheap but alas, they're not ) __________________ iPhone 5 32GB \| iPad 3 32GB \| AppleTV (2nd gen) \| MacBook Air 13" i7 1.8, 256GB
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