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LMN_O

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Jul 17, 2016
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Anything out there like Apple's EarPods but with better audio quality?

Requirements:
  1. Wired, with 3.5mm jack (used all day long with office-provided iPhone 6s)
  2. NON in-ear-canal design — in other words the loose-style fit that EarPods have. Don't want the isolation that comes with the full "in-ear-canal" buds.
  3. Has a good integrated mic/volume control — quality on par with EarPods is fine
  4. No (or very limited) microphonics from the cable
  5. As mentioned in the title: Better audio than EarPods.
Does it exist?

The 1More Triple Driver In-Ears look like a possibility, even though they're advertised as noise-isolating in-ears — quite a few reviews say they're not great at isolation. :p But some are saying the cable is noisy/microphonic when jostled.
 
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No worries, the names are almost too close.

Back to the original question... anyone have ideas? The EarPods have ok sound quality, but I'm looking for something better!
 
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