Never even opened Apple headphones after three iPhones. They look very uncomfortable. I use Bose Mobile phones. Excellent.
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How many sets of iPhone headphones have you gone through?
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I just got a pair of these, and love them. I haven't even used the apple ones since my iPod touch 2g. The apple ones hurt my ears a lot after a half hour of use.
i use the original Apple in-ears. got them in 2005 i think. first with my iPod 3rd gen, then with my 2nd gen iPod touch, now with my iPhone 4. i sold my touch with unused ear buds and i've used the ones that came with my iPhone once or twice.
i'll eventually upgrade to the new version w/ mic & remote.
i'll eventually upgrade to the new version w/ mic & remote.
Have not even taken them out the box to look at, not in my 3G, 3GS or 4.
I've had a set of sennheiser cx300ii for about 18 months now and there as good as new. Before them I had the mx55's which lasted a few years.
I might go try the apple ones out, are they any good?!
I've had a set of sennheiser cx300ii for about 18 months now and there as good as new. Before them I had the mx55's which lasted a few years.
I might go try the apple ones out, are they any good?!
Most people think they aren't too good but they sound fine to me. Plus they're the only earbuds that I can use for hours without making my ears hurt.
The only problem I have is with the gray rubber falling apart. I'm keep them in my backpack so they aren't abused. I haven't had any problems from the speakers or the mic. The ones that came with my 3G still work but I replaced them with the new ones from the ip4.
Apple OEM headphones are garbage, mine are still in the box and unused. I use V Moda vibe Duo which I purchased in early 2009.
Buy a bunch cheap on eBay
I just bought a handful of iPhone headsets off eBay shipped from Hong Kong. They claim to be authentic apple ones - they look like and function/sound the same to me, but cost only $2.99/ea shipped. So what the heck, i bought 3 pairs. Arrived in less than a week.
I just bought a handful of iPhone headsets off eBay shipped from Hong Kong. They claim to be authentic apple ones - they look like and function/sound the same to me, but cost only $2.99/ea shipped. So what the heck, i bought 3 pairs. Arrived in less than a week.
I don't see how people keep going through their headphones so fast. I've used the same pair of headphones since April 09 and they still seem brand new. I guess I must not use them as much as the people who go through them so fast 
The regular ones that come with the iPhones I would say 4 or 5. That is alot I think it might be more but idc
I love them but they only last like 6 months. They are perfect for where I work because I have to wear ear plugs.
To be fair they are played at Maximum Volume for at least 6-8 hours over 42 week.
So I try to pick use a brand new set at BST forums/craigslist for $15 CAN.
To be fair they are played at Maximum Volume for at least 6-8 hours over 42 week.
So I try to pick use a brand new set at BST forums/craigslist for $15 CAN.
You'd think that with as much dope as Steve has smoked over the years, he'd be more respectful of something named "buds."
Apple's are far, far, FAR and away the worst I've encountered. They are clearly designed to combine the worst possible fit, the worst possible sound, and the color white, and an insulting price. Mission accomplished, Apple!
That said, I use the ones that came with the iPhone 4 anyway, because of that nifty microphone built in. Turns out that, at least once a day, I get INTERRUPTED while listening to music by a PHONE CALL. Inconsiderate idiots.
But I really like the way that the iPhone fades the music down and pauses it, lets me talk, then when I hang up on those idiots, it fades the music back up and lets me get back to the music. Lordy knows I didn't buy this thing to talk on the phone.
So are there better-sounding, better-fitting earbuds that have a built-in mic? Bonus points for not being in white.
Apple's are far, far, FAR and away the worst I've encountered. They are clearly designed to combine the worst possible fit, the worst possible sound, and the color white, and an insulting price. Mission accomplished, Apple!
That said, I use the ones that came with the iPhone 4 anyway, because of that nifty microphone built in. Turns out that, at least once a day, I get INTERRUPTED while listening to music by a PHONE CALL. Inconsiderate idiots.
But I really like the way that the iPhone fades the music down and pauses it, lets me talk, then when I hang up on those idiots, it fades the music back up and lets me get back to the music. Lordy knows I didn't buy this thing to talk on the phone.
So are there better-sounding, better-fitting earbuds that have a built-in mic? Bonus points for not being in white.
There's a whole bunch now. The apple earbuds aren't really that bad though imo. Have you ever used skullcandy? Those things are bad. For the $29 that the apple ones are priced at you are pretty much getting the standard as far as quality. If you want something better you're going to end up paying more
I dont use the headphones that come with the phone/iPod. I dont like em.
I have 4 others that i use but mostly use the Skull Candy earbuds.
I have 4 others that i use but mostly use the Skull Candy earbuds.