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[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
May not be an update to 2.2.1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1023847

jje
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mkzak78:
Still no update. Just waiting twiting from THree UK regarding 2.2.1 update rather 2.3. Hopefully, both update will be available for all Three UK customer for SGS...
[Captivate Accessories] Jeffu:
Figured I'd ask for some opinions!

My earbud stopped working (well, the mic part still does. somewhat) and I've been without for probably a few months now. Does anyone have any recommendations on what would be a decent replacement? I see a bunch on ebay but I'm afraid to end up paying for a mediocre one.

I do place some value on good sound quality, and don't mind spending a bit more $50~100? if they're really good.

Thanks!
[Captivate Accessories] m3thods:
does it have to have the inline mic?

I've used Klipsch S4's for a year now- best "budget" earbuds IMO. They are ~80USD, and if you get the S4i (inline mic) they'll set you back 100. You won't be disappointed.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
the klipsh s4 are supposed to be pretty good. but reading user reviews some like cheaper alternatives better, not that the cheaper ones are actually better but everything is a matter of taste.

as for what i've been reading and what i know i like started lookin into woodies and also found thicksound, reviews looked good on both but brought me to reviews on xeers from germany. they supply a large number of iem's at reasonable prices. of those the td iii blackwoods (they have ebony housings for what that's worth) got excellant reviews, ordered them on ebay and will review them as soon as they get here.

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300540943565

if these things are as sensitive and wide ranged as they claim they might make your ears bleed. not recomending them yet but will let you know!
[Captivate Accessories] ccdoggy:
Ultimate Ears 5vi great ear-buds and they are usually on sale for about 75 or so.
[Captivate Accessories] Jeffu:
Ah, yes, having the inline mic is probably necessary. I'll probably pick up a bluetooth eventually but I think my main issue now is not being able to talk to the girlfriend while working on stuff at the computer with two hands :P

I'll google up the ones listed in this thread, thanks! If anyone else has some alternatives, that'd be great too.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
might i ask what your taste is. the cheaper ones tend to be bass cannons. i kinda like that and can add more mids and highs in galaxy tuner to compensate. when you spend $100+ you will see flatter respose curves which is great for classical and hearing vocals but the lowend might sound weak.

http://www.headphone.com/

read the user reviews as well as the top ratings. you might find that a $30 set from dennon is better for you than a $200 set from etymotics or $80 set from klipch.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
Coming from an audiophile that has spent way too much money on headphones, I recommend that you give this massive review a look.

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/

I, personally, recommend the Denon C452, I bought mine months back for only $30, and they retail at $70. Right now, I could not stand to listen to them (after hearing $300+ iems), but before then, these were outstanding. They blow anything from Bose out of the water, including the Beats Tour.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
true im definately not impressed by the beats by dre series or anything from monster cable especially not there cables!
[Captivate Accessories] m3thods:
It's also worth noting what you listen to. I don't listen to too much rap so I care more for mids and highs instead of bass. Certain buds perform better listening to certain genres, so keep that in mind when you read reviews.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
it is nice to see others that are serious about there iem's. audio performance is soo overlooked when selecting a phone, i mean they play various codecs of music and have massive internal storage. why not give phones the same scrutiny that we give mp3 players.
[Captivate Accessories] MaxRabbit:
The NuForce NE-700Ms are exactly what you are looking for. They have excellent sound quality, a microphone, and aren't ridiculously expensive.

Their sound quality and NuForce's customer support are often praised on Head-Fi.

You could even go for the now cheaper older versions, the NE-7Ms. They are what I have and I still love them, though I've had to contact customer support about once a year to get replacement foam tips, which they kindly reply back that for $4.00 for shipping they'll send me some.

And for more ratings, the buds without a microphone have 5/5 stars out of 38 outstanding reviews. In fact, out of 38 reviews there are no 1 or 2 star ratings, and only 2 for 3 stars and 3 for 4 stars. The rest are 5/5. I say go NuForce and you will not be let down.
[Captivate Accessories] 41LY45:
TBH, it's the Wolfson WM8994 chip that kinda sealed the deal for me. ;)

And SuperAMOLED too. :D
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I bought my phone a little after it came out, so I was not even aware at the time of the Wolfson WM8994 codec. I'm happy that there are others that appreciate headphones as much as I do...at least on XDA. I'd also overlook all reviews from Amazon, as they, a lot of the time, come from people that do not listen to high end headphones and do not know what true quality is. I'd peruse Head-Fi though if anyone is truly serious about a GOOD set of headphones.
[Captivate Accessories] Jeffu:
Thanks for the recommendation - I made the order.

While I definitely appreciate audio quality to my music listening, I'm hardly hardcore so I should be happy with these.

Thanks!
[Captivate Accessories] MaxRabbit:
Let me know how awesome they are! They might just make me want to upgrade my ol' NE-7Ms. :)
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
hmm Wolfson WM8994 codec chip

google is amazing and i finally learned something today!
[Captivate Accessories] ryboto:
so, it might just be me, but $75 for a set of earbuds is kinda steep...anyone have any recommendations in the $10-30 range? I've just been using iphone headsets, since you can get them cheap on ebay, but it'd be nice to have an in-ear pair for better sound.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
well it seems you dont have the appreciation for headphones as others do. $80 is barely entry level but i see your point. i wont spend $300+ like some do.

from the reviews at headfi and headroom the cheaper dennons tendto get good review even from people that have more expensive klipch earbuds.

http://www.headphone.com/headphones/denon-ah-c360.php#tabs
[Captivate Accessories] ryboto:
Well, first, I don't have a collection of FLAC encoded music on my phone, and even then, the phone isn't the best at sound reproduction/noise reduction, so why spend the money on high end headphones? Plus, I've easily lost them in the past, so when it's less cost, it doesn't hurt as much to have to replace.
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
a couple cheap pairs have already been listed

but further more, as stated before here as well, the answers you are looking for are just a Google search away. Amazon, Ebay and many other stores have customer reviews already.

you could have had your answers already, but you are waiting for us?
[Captivate Accessories] nickm50:
Some people value the information they get here more than ebay, amazon, and many other stores!

As I read along, I am learning all kinds of things about decent quality earphones............

Most of the brands mentioned here I have never heard of, but appreciate the information, more than I would on ebay or amazon.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I've actually spent about $800 on headphones total. Being a student, my budget is very limited though. Those Denons were my first venture into better-quality iems.

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/

Just wanted to post this again, as this has a ton of information that is in one central place. I really do feel that this guide can help people get a decent iem.
[Captivate Accessories] vizographic:
I've been through many ear buds. Three sets of shures, uncountable cheapies, and OEM crappies. I am an audiobook junkie and listen while working around the house, cutting grass, edging etc. What I can't find are durable sound isolating ear buds. Ear buds that can take a few unintentional tugs, human sweat, or wrapping up around the phone without shorting out a channel or exposing wire from degraded wire covering. Hope springs eternal, and I'm hoping one of you audiophiles might have stumbled on some buds that can survive my Neanderthal ways. That said, I don't believe such bud beasts exist though this is one time I would enjoy being wrong, feel free to have at me!
[Captivate Accessories] MaxRabbit:
The NuForce, that I recommended a few posts earlier in this thread, might be what you're looking for. I've had these ne-7ms for years without a single problem, despite accidental pulls many times while in the gym. Also, NuForce support is fantastic.
[Captivate Accessories] vizographic:
Hey MaxRabbit, thanks for the quick reply. I checked out your buds and read some of the reviews, they all looked good. None had directly addressed my durability concerns though, so I appreciate your direct recommendation. One more question, if it wouldn't be much trouble. The bud speakers are vented, if this is correct, then how is sound isolation? Think lawnmower or weedeater. Thanks .....bud.
[Captivate Accessories] TRusselo:
back in the day i actually was happy with my ummm (cough cough) iPod headphones.. 8$ ebay
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I'd go for a set of customs. They aren't vented, provide very good sound isolation, and are very durable (on average). The Kozee Infinity X1 is quite cheap in comparison to many other customs.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
wasnt meant as an insult and the phone can reproduce music pretty well with a good set of headphones. i have run it direct into my power amp and the noise level and sound quality is good. only using cheap headphones give me some anomalies. and even even mp3's will see a difference from good heaphones. also i listed a set for under $40 that gets great reviews. another member also listed a set on amazon with greast reviews. as far as i can tell we have been helpful in answering exactly what you are looking for. but if you still want cheaper and doubt the phones ability to create good sound then why even ask? you can get $30 skullcandies @ radio shack and the att store. or find something on amazon which is a great source for accessories
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I would stay away from Skullcandys, the sound that they produce compared to their price point is not all too good.
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
true, im just a little confused about what ryboto is looking for. i had some skull candies and the beats by dre ibeats and both were a huge waist of money, the beats sounded compressed and the skull candies 50/50 set were too treble heavy, maybe i wasn't getting a good seal but the quality wasn't all that good anyway. i didn't have a way to eq the headphones at that time, and i use pandora alot which doesnt have a built in eq. i didn't like the idea of buying on line and having to pay shipping if i needed to return them or hated them.

lesson learned. the shippin is worth it because store bought iems are almost garenteed to be sub par.

the dennons i mentioned will likely be my next pair. as i fear losing more expensive sets. after that i will buy something in the $200 range for home use. maybe etymotics maybe something else. but i dont think i will ever buy anything over $300. well maybe if i hit the lottery. but not any time soon.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I think you may want to try the Denon C452. They are a step up from the 360, and can cost the same amount if bought from the right place. I've yet to hear headphones that can match them for under $60. Here is an eBay link to them.

Stores seem to be the worst place to get anything except for when they are on sale. I remembering seeing an NVIDIA 6600GT at Best Buy for $149, while it was $15 on the internet (at the time).
[Captivate Accessories] MaxRabbit:
The NE-7Ms I have, which are the first model, are not vented (if by vented, you mean having holes on the outside). The isolation is better than any other 'phones I've tried, like the JVC Marshmallows or the V-Moda Vibes (which were definitely vented). But I do not think you'll have much luck isolating yourself from a weedeater or lawnmower.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
Sounds like you haven't tried any customs or Etymotic iems. Etymotics are revered by people for their sound (supposing you want a neutral sound, which is great for classical and such) and their isolation, which appears to be even better than many dedicated ear plugs. With customs though, you can get a custom that is suited to anyone's needs, such as being bass-heavy, mid-centric, or treble-focused. Plus, they will provide comfort that can only be experienced to be believed (as they do not even feel they are in your ear if the impressions and build are good enough) and they can offer isolation that may make you wonder if the weedeater is even on (assuming you order from the right custom manufacterer).
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
ok finally got my xears tdii blackwood headphones, here is my review.

they come with several sizes of seals including a double seal and foam seals. i dont use foam seals because they get quite nasty after they have been in your ears, also they pickup dirt. the double seals fit my ears well and dont have any molding seams that can irritate my ears. the multi sized single seals do have some molding flash, haven't tried them and wont.

they appear to be well enough built though maybe not as good as some others i have seen/tried. they are definately not as fragile as the $20 specials that you see in the stores.

the cord is a little on the short side and lacks flexibility. it does appear to be tough and that is important but microphonics are a problem.

the noise isolation is about what i expected. nothing too special, pretty average for iems.

sound is very good. very bass heavy though, theses are not for classical. but the bass in pretty precise. not muddy like cheaper ones i have tried. actually all of the sound is precise and with some eq-ing would be great for most types of listening. they do not appear to be as sensitive as advertised, maybe a different measurment criteria but on the plus side i cant push these into driver overload with my phone like i have with store bought examples.

honestly i cant give the best review not having too much reference with more expensive examples but to me they are more pleasant to listen to than the beats by dre ibeats. the ibeats seems to be a little compressed, not very dynamic. the tdiii blackwoods are a better alternative for less money.

the blackwoods however dont have a mic as i thought they did. i may get a set of dennon iems soon and do a A/B comparison.
[Captivate Accessories] Jeffu:
I just got them in today.

They are AWESOME. The bass sounds so full and strong, which makes my dubstep songs sound reallly great.

Of course, they might not actually be that amazing compared to other gear - I don't claim to have much background in audio equipment but I'm very happy with my purchase (as of the last hour anyway).

They also seem to be of a good quality construction, with exception to the mic. It's pretty much just very lightweight plastic.

I'll post back after a few days, supposedly they get better?

edit: also, if any of you haven't, download Captivate Tuner from the market... being to adjust the EQ makes it SO much better.
[Captivate Accessories] vizographic:
Nice find! I've never tried a custom set before, it would be worth a shot if just to try something different for a change. The price isn't bad either.

Okay, #1- is there anything I need to keep in mind before ordering? #2- How does the customization work, is there a soft polymer or something to take an impression? #3- Last you should know I'm going to blame you if these babies aren't perfect....just joking and thanks for the heads up.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
What you need to do is find an audiologist than can do ear impressions for you. They shouldn't charge any more than $40 for BOTH ears. I've seen some audiologists charge up to $100 PER EAR, making for $200 overall just for the impressions. That's a complete rip off, as they do not do anything different than a person that would charge $20 for both ears.

Yet, if you are feeling brave and up to the task, Kozee sends their own impression kit that you can do at home yourself. Click here to view the tutorial video. This way, you do not have to worry about paying an audiologist, and it really does not take any skill to do it.

After you have your impressions, just send them in to Kozee, and they will do the rest for you, depending on whether you bought the X1, X2, or X3. Also, as far as I'm aware, the Executive option appears to increase the bottom end, meaning the bass reaches deeper than the non-Executive version. As of right now, no one has both the Executive and non-Executive version of the same headphone.

For the difference between acrylic and silicone, acrylic is supposedly more durable, as it is solid, and it is easier to insert into your ears. Silicone is slightly squishy, and can keep a seal better with jaw movement. Comfort wise, they can both be worn all day (like for 12 hours) comfortably, as long as they are built correctly. The choice seems to be completely user-dependent, as neither one seems to be better than the other. They both have advantages and disadvantages.

I hope I've helped!
[Captivate Accessories] MaxRabbit:
Glad you like them :)
[Captivate Accessories] b0uncyfr0:
Hi Guys how would the RE0 sounds with the Captivate? I listen to mainly RnB songs and bass is a must but not too much like my previous CX300.
[Captivate Accessories] hagayg:
Try Ultimate Ears 500. Way better then the 5vi from what I read.
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I would stay away from the RE0. I am also an R&B listener and they do not have enough bass. Instead, I'd check out the Future Sonics Atrio MG7. They have plenty of bass, especially that deep, sub-bass - the kind that you don't necessarily hear but feel. They aren't ones with much of a mid-bass hump either, like the CX300, which is what I presume you found as having too much bass.
[Captivate Accessories] bluemoon1221:
I really like sennheiser..

Try the cx 300 or 500 ... I got a cx300 on amazon for just $30 and it seems very good

Sent from my Galaxy S captivate
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
He said he did not want the bass to be like that of the CX300, thus he is wanting something with probably a different sound signature altogether. The MG7 I think will fit his bill perfectly.

Though another alternative could be the Denon C452. I bought mine for around $30, and they are very competitive for their price range. They also seem to benefit quite a bit from the sound enhancements that Voodoo sound, from our own Captivate, produces.
[Captivate Accessories] veebomb:
I've got a pair of Bose Quiet Comforts and I'd say they're pretty hard to beat for sound quality.
[Captivate Accessories] sinizter:
Sorry, but no.

There are much better sounding alternatives for that price point. I would personally look into a set like the Brainwavz M3.
[Captivate Accessories] remroux:
Hi guys,

I've always liked good earphones, I've owned Bose headphones, Sennheiser, Dennon and Grado... I broke my current pair and I was looking for a replacement. Even though I love big headphones, they take to much space, and it's annoying when I am at some bar for exemple and I don't have a bag with me to carry them.

So I am looking for quality earbuds, I looked into the Kozee X1 someone mentionned a few posts back, they look pretty neat, but I would really like to have a mic, I use the stock Samsung earphones sometimes and I must say the mic is really practical.

What do you recommend for lets say, 120-150$ ? Good isolation is important too. Thanks! :)
[Captivate Accessories] yourname146:
If you liked the ones that came with your phone enough to work, they are on Amazon for less than $10. I got mine for about $5 with shipping! Bought a bunch of them, since I seem to be breaking headphones every 6 months or so (most of the reason why I REFUSE to pay more than $30).

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-EHS60..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Z05TQ1KX4V6NKVSYHQ6
[Captivate Accessories] remroux:
Hi, I actually don't like Samsungs earphones that much, I just think the mic is very usefull.

However, thanks a lot for the link, one of my frieds keeps breaking his earbuds and has been looking for cheap replacements!
[Captivate Accessories] Dani897:
for isolation you want either custom molded ones (expensive) or etymotics. they have pairs as cheap as $100. for $150 you get a pretty decent pair.

also earbud with wood housings seem to get good isolation. read reviews because you may find buds with a great sound stage but bad isolation or microphonics which are a problem with iems. $200 is where you dont have to make too many compromises. but i hear dennon makes great buds for $40-80 and will try some out.
[Captivate Accessories] remroux:
So I checked the Etymotics, but I couldn't find one with a built in microphone. Maybe I missed it. Some of those earphones look pretty great though if anyone doesn't care for a mic.

I ended up buying an Audéo Phonak PFE122, it has great reviews on Head-Fi and a built in mic. I found it online for 159$ shipping included to the US and Canada.

I'll edit this post later for some feedback. Thanks everyone for you recommendations!
[Captivate Accessories] j_bravo14:
Anyone tried the Triple Fi 10 with mic?
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
I own the Triple Fi 10, got them reshelled about a month ago into the world's first silicone reshell w/ detachable cables :D

Anyway, the version with the mic sounds the exact same as the version without. But, there are a few problems that are common with these headphones. Fit is a MAJOR one. It's the exact reason why I even got them reshelled. For me, the fit was horrendous with EVERY TIP I tried except for some Monster triple flanges. Yet, those didn't allow me to listen to music for more than 30 minutes without pain appearing, and if I stretched it to about 3 hours, the pain was terrible. Sound wise though, I would need to know what genre's you listen to, to possibly help you decide if these have the sound you are looking for.
[Captivate Accessories] abmicyau:
If anyone's just looking for regular earphones, check out the Sennheiser CX55's from Dealextreme.

Holy crap, I dont know if they're fake or not (they probably are... some high quality fakes) but I've had a pair for like 4 months now and the sound is amazing (comparable to some $50 Sony earbuds that I owned). Seriously, for like 12 dollars you can't go wrong...
[Captivate Accessories] Hydrocharged:
For $20 you can get the MEElectronics M11+...which is quite a lot better than the CX55's...
[Captivate Accessories] axesd:
http://www.amazon.com/Nuforce-NE-70...2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1307523604&sr=8-2

This pair works pretty good. It comes with mic that work with Galaxy S's phone. I currently own the Nx-700,which is the one without a mic
[Captivate Accessories] movrshakr:
poo...neither that nor hardly any site makes it easy to look for only those with volume control.
[Captivate Accessories] ninjuh:
Run your broken headphones through the washer. I **** you not. It will clean them like new & there's a good chance it'll fix them as well. I had the same problem with mine & my girlfriend washed mine on accident(I left them in my pocket), they work like new again.
[Captivate Accessories] Denarian:
For $50.00, you can purchase the Skull-Candy 50/50 ear-buds. The Sound quality is amazing, and it also comes with the built in Mic. Skull-Candy also gives you a generous lifetime warranty. I highly recommend!