Position them right in your ear and you will notice a huge difference when it comes to sound quality.
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Unsatisfied with iPhone 5's EarPods.
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yes, those that costs $10. They can't make a good product for the amount of moeny they are investing in it.
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I haven't actually heard the new bundled headphones yet. However, it seems virtually unanimous that they are better than the old ones. The point in question seems to be whether they are good enough.
I don't understand how this can form the basis for a complaint. I have 2 sets of quality iem's, a nice set of supra-aural cans, and a dedicated headphone amp. It would never occur to me that I should expect comparable sound quality out of a cheap, bundled set. I would either use it as is, because I can't afford anything else, or buy something decent. But to complain about the improved set, whether you feel they are adequate or not, is juvenile.
I haven't actually heard the new bundled headphones yet. However, it seems virtually unanimous that they are better than the old ones. The point in question seems to be whether they are good enough.
I don't understand how this can form the basis for a complaint. I have 2 sets of quality iem's, a nice set of supra-aural cans, and a dedicated headphone amp. It would never occur to me that I should expect comparable sound quality out of a cheap, bundled set. I would either use it as is, because I can't afford anything else, or buy something decent. But to complain about the improved set, whether you feel they are adequate or not, is juvenile.
If you want good quality headphones you need to buy one that isn't included with a phone. Good quality headphones just aren't included with any phone other than some that come with beats.
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Beats audio is crap. Maybe some good seinhesser headphones would have been nice but again if you want good headphones you need to come up with extra $$$. HTC beats phones selling point are the headphones, the iPhones selling point is the phone itself.
I've put the new ear pods against the old earphones and I notice a HUGE difference in sound quality specifically bass, so I can't figure out what the fuss is about. How much better do you want to listen to music out of portable earphones? I'm sorry, I don't get it. People just love spending money.
lol... not when there are $1.5k+ customer IEM's. I still have my pair of UE-10 which I bought like 6 years ago, but I'm finding that the earpods are actually quite good for casual listening. No complaints at all and they are much better than the prior earbuds.
It's hard to justify complaining about something that is bundled for free with a phone. I mean do you guys want beats or bose in there? I mean they are passable. If you want high-end, them pay for it. No free lunch
I love my beats headphones I got with my HTC rezound. The phone itself is alright although I have it rooted and ROM'ed and the ROM is kinda buggy.
my iphone 5 ships Oct 19th and I plan on using my beats headphones.
my iphone 5 ships Oct 19th and I plan on using my beats headphones.
Dude seriously? The beats headphones from the HTC rezound are amazing! Nothing beat's them, nothing. You put them on and I guarantee you will never go back to whatever you have now.
These are fine for casual listening. If I'm going to be putting them in and taking them out a lot or if I'm somewhere where people are talking to me a lot, I'll just use the EarPods. They're not terrific, but they're pretty good and acceptable in my book.
If I'm going to be listening for a while without being disturbed (like at the library) I'll use my Beats Tour headphones - I don't really like the big over ear style. For working out I have a pair of Adidas/Sennheiser PMX680i headphones - best exercise headphones ever. And for speakers I have Bose Companion 5's at my desk.
If I'm going to be listening for a while without being disturbed (like at the library) I'll use my Beats Tour headphones - I don't really like the big over ear style. For working out I have a pair of Adidas/Sennheiser PMX680i headphones - best exercise headphones ever. And for speakers I have Bose Companion 5's at my desk.
You must be kidding me.
Ok people I'm going to say this Once and only once.
Beats headphones are the best on the market. Beats by Dre my friends.
Quality, comfort, bass - they simply do not get better.
If you don't have beats headphones, you haven't listened to music.
Can't build a house without a foundation. Bass is the most important part of music that has it. That's the way music works.
Not sure which ones you got but I've used friends' Studio beats and I thought they were great. A little bass heavy but I guess that's the point. You wouldn't buy them if all you listen to is classical music.
I prefer in-ear headphones so I got the Tours and had issues with sound quality until I spent half an hour switching between the included tips. Once you get a good seal, they sound really good. Definitely worth more than the $29 EarPods
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Depends on the kind of music. Most of my jazz and classical music doesn't sound right on my beats. Rap and pop on the other hand...
You are just listening to market hype. beats are rubbish. I'm a DJ, I would know.
Nah man you got to listen to them. They are phenomenal. Def the best money can buy.
Are you kidding me?
Either trolling or being sarcastic. I will admit they are comfortable headphones, but no way in hell are they the best on the market. Wouldn't even crack my TOP 10 list.
I dont see a huge issue, they sound great to me, they cost $29 bucks so they will sound like a $29 headphones, and by those standards these are excellent, if they dont fit in anyones ear sorry they aren't made for everyone lol , great thing is there are plenty of options out there no need to complain just go out and buy what works for you