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[HTC One X] THFourteen:
Does anyone have any idea whether this will support the iphone standard of headphone?

i have a couple of in-ear vmoda earphones which were about £60 each and they have a 3-button mic (play/pause, volume up/down). wondering if they will work with the HTC or whether i'll miss out on some functionality
[HTC One X] w1nter456:
No, quality better than 10times compare iphone headset. It will be beats headset : ).
[HTC One X] Audioboxer:
So what are the likely versions of beats? Urbeats? What else?

No experience with beats or the models offered with previous HTC models.
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
People mentioned iBeats, but like you, I have never used them or know much about them.

I just view them as one massive gimmick (er overpriced gimmick). But since they give them with other HTC phones I would expect them with a 'flagship' one too.
[HTC One X] sebbo90:
I have used them as my gf just got a htc sensation xe and they are very good, especially for free headphones with a mobile. It makes the whole package better, one of the reasons I pre ordered the htc one x
[HTC One X] Droidyou:
[YOUTUBE]xTPQBSoSGFo[/YOUTUBE]
[HTC One X] diegosps:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/3/20/2887698/beats-mog-music-service-purchase

Besides the headset, could we also receive a subscription?
[HTC One X] xavier2k3:
They're both UrBeats headphones. The iBeats ones have a diamond remote.

http://tecluv.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Monster_iBeats_Dr_Dre_In-Ear_Headphones.jpg
[HTC One X] Solitas:
Just got off the phone with Phones4U and they said that the HTC One X will come with beats headphones and also confirmed that they were of the in ear variety.

He didn't say as to which model it was though.
[HTC One X] maverick1103:
Thanks for confirming this, prob will be the ibeats.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Getting lots of mixed replies from HTC

My latest reply was:

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Dear Sir/madam,

You recently contacted us regarding whether the HTC One X will come with beats headphones or not.

Currently still we are yet to confirm this for UK devices. The device will have the technology but no news as of yet if it will come with the beats accessory.

All details of what will come with the device will be posted on the UK shop: http://uk.shop.htc.com/coming_soon.asp?intcid=HPH_CS_Banner

For additional news on this please follow our Facebook and Twitter.

Sincerely,

Robert

HTC
[HTC One X] gnomesgames:
Hi !

On a french website where you can preorder the HTC One X it is said that it will come with intra-beats.

They don't say if it will be ibeats or urbeats...

Source : materiel.net, search for "HTC One X", sorry can't post the link cause i'm new to the forum...
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Here you go:

http://translate.google.com/transla...x-blanc-77030.html&sl=fr&tl=en&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

However, I don't think this is confirmation.

I don't understand why HTC can't just tell us, I'd be very disappointed if HTC didn't supply a good pair of beats earphones with their flagship device, the device that is promoting beats audio throughout the device & through adverts & websites too.

If they didn't supply beats earphones, it would be an utter disaster.
[HTC One X] Audioboxer:
With how unclear this whole headphones thing has been I have a feeling it may be something along the lines of dependent on certain regions/contract suppliers/retailers.

Most likely some people are going to get "screwed".
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
Vodafone UK:

UrBeats for first 10,000 orders.

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/mobile-phone/htc-one-x-grey?WT.srch=1&cid=ppc-goo-h-c120-22563-ex

The HTC One X comes with urBeats headphones included

This offer is limited to the first 10,000 purchases. Choose the HTC One X and you'll also get 10 tracks a month free for three months from Vodafone Music. Just select Vodafone Music when prompted in the extras list. If you're looking for another HTC phone with the same camera and Beats Audio™ technology - but with an ultra-slim design - why not try the HTC One S
[HTC One X] brent8577:
for someone with sennheiser ie8, how much can these beats ones be sold for?
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Hmm, thats not good!

This tells me the HTC ONE X will not come with Beats earphones....

Time to give HTC a piece of my mind!

£500 phone & they can't even include urbeats worth £30!

Lame lame lame if this is the case.

Even the sensation got urbeats.
[HTC One X] johnbhoy89:
Do you think if you got the dialaphone vodafone deal then the urbeats come with that or is it only through the official vodafone website?
[HTC One X] djolebih:
One X Premium comes with Beats headset. Other X models come with standard, tangle-free HTC earbuds. Don't ask how I know, I just do. That is unless they change their friggin mind once again...
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
Nothing worse that information that can't provide a source..
[HTC One X] w1nter456:
I have asked one of my friend which is htc employee, he told me that Vodafone requested to get 10,000 urbeats for marketing purpose.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Which implies beats won't be supplied right?

... Very disappointed if true.

£500 phone & HTC have the nerve to not at least supply £30 urbeats?

Even last year's sensation recieved them.
[HTC One X] w1nter456:
Then you are wrong, all htc headset should have beats headset but depending the carriers decide. Phone4u should be satisfied you since they have ibeats in the box with free media link hd(limited)
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I really hope they do come with Beats, i think it would be a really bad move not to supply them.

But what about unbranded non-carrier sim-free devices?

Surprising to not get concrete confirmation on which earphones are supplied,

You'd think HTC would promote the beats earphones, if it did come with them.

---------- Post added at 02:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:39 PM ----------

Here is another reply:

Thank you for contacting HTC regarding the One X.

I understand that you are currently experiencing difficulties with the HTC One X not being released with beats headphones.

I believe that the reason for this is because the One X has been a highly anticipated phone and we believe that customers that have pre-ordered the devices will get a little extra something for there waiting. If the device is brought unbranded you can buy the deluxe version of the device and the beats headphones will be available to you.

I hope that this information meets with your requirements. Should you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact me again.

_______

Just been on the phone with carphone warehouse & they believe it comes with STANDARD HTC earphones as they are offering beats earphones as an added accessory.
[HTC One X] Audioboxer:
WTF? The reason for not including them is because the phone is going to be popular? What sort of sense is that :confused:
[HTC One X] cgmorris89:
4.0 :cool:
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
You win some you lose some. Let's just wait and see what retail package includes.
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
What a useful post!

Doesn't seem to make sense, though does it? We recognise it is a popular phone, so we won't make the customers happy..
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yeah, my thoughts too.

I'm hoping still that at least, urbeats will be included.

Maybe... Just maybe, pre-orders will get the deluxe version. :)

we just have to wait & see, but I would find it an insult if no beats at all were included.

1. Flagship device

2. UrBeats can be bought for only £30 or there abouts.

3. Last year's sensation recieved them.

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This was carphone warehouses email response:

Thank you for your email.

I have looked into your query in great detail but I have been unable to find a definitive answer to what headphones will come with the HTC One X. Even speaking to a rep at HTC didn't get me a 100% clarification on the matter.

The headphones that are most likely to be provided with the phone are the Urbeats version which has been developed especially for the HTC smartphones with Beats Audio sound. These headphones are the same as though that come with other Beats Audio HTC smartphones.

As this information couldn't be confirmed 100% by HTC until the phone officially goes on sale in the UK I would recommend checking again prior to purchase to avoid disappointment. The handset should go on sale the week commencing 2nd April 2012.
[HTC One X] w1nter456:
My friend told me the phone itself is popular. The real reason was Dr.Dre complaint to HTC, that he earn less than before and he stated the brand of beats become cheap because it is free to some htc devices. Initially, HTC have made a deal with Dr.Dre that they will sale but which is only htc non-tangle headset. If you want the beats headset, you'd have to buy add-on. But right now most of the htc one x should have beats headset because "due to us" who always go to htc.com for request them.They listened to us. HTC will care about us.
[HTC One X] bunglehaze:
Eh?? HTC made a deal with DrDre?? I doubt that very much as beats is run by a corporation with a board and not some dude sat in a studio.... I love when people post up info they clearly dont know and claim it be true with some dumb reason.

HTC own 51% of beats company, they can offer whatever basic/entry level audio they like with their products, its called marketing to try and encourage sales of premium products, in any case they cost a few quid (or dollars if you like) to make in the chinese factory that produces them and in no way the £30 quoted as a sales prices, feck all for HTC to include in a box for their top of the range phone.

Personally I want them to come with any beats headphones because otherwise I feel that offering them with a ****ty sensation and not the flagship is selling us short. Vodafone UK are offering them as a preorder deal and my wife who works for voda cannot tell me what comes in the box so I, like you guys have had to swing for a preorder just to be safe and be sure to get some.

Phones4u Uk are offering a medialink which IMO is a better preorder deal. But as I only pay 50% of the retail cost it makes no sense for me to go off the network
[HTC One X] Ali_ultra99:
was just chatting with the HTC middle east customer service , and also confirmed that beats headset is included
[HTC One X] faddys123:
Will buttons of normal beats work?
[HTC One X] sebbo90:
quote from the phones4u website

"q: What is in the box ? beats audio headset/ ibeats headphone or normal headset.

a: All HTC One series handsets will ship with ibeats In-ear headphones as standard. The handsets also feature beats audio software built into the HTC music player for enhanced sound and playback."

So that clears it up for people at least who ordered from phones4u and I assume dialaphone
[HTC One X] fi3ry_icy:
by ALL, i reckon it means all phones bought from phones4u right? telcom sets will still depend on htc and telcom arrangement i suppose..
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yes it does mean that, however..

There is no mention of phones4u offering ibeats as an extra, so guess it means it's just in the box.

Woop woop - hope its correct.

ibeats not urbeats... That's awesome!
[HTC One X] Chad_Petree:
Ibeats and urbeats.... I thought they were the same, at least on Google images they look the same
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I have no idea, but I've seen people ask if they will recieve urbeats or ibeats.

... Just assumed they were different as people seemed to want ibeats over urbeats.

Personally I'm not bothered, i just want it to come with Beats earphones. :)

... & if phones4u can be believed, it does!
[HTC One X] xavier2k3:
ibeats have a diamond shaped in-line control device whereas the urbeats have the normal rectangular silver shaped ones.
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
Heads up for guys over the pond in France. Order via Phone House (Carphone Warehouse) and I think first 100 get Solo headphones.

Link: http://www.phonehouse.fr/htc/one-x-blanc/HTCONEXWHITE

Be the first to discover the new HTC ONE X by ordering now. For the first 100 orders a beats solo worth € 149 is offered *.

*: Offer valid for first 100 individuals performing a pre-order a HTC Smartphone ONE X, on the site www.phonehouse.fr only. Limit one request per person (same name, mailing address). The Solo 100 helmets beats will be sent by post current April.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Darn it,

Carphone warehouse UK isn't offering me anything for pre-ordering.

I get free delivery, but that's as standard. Grrrrr
[HTC One X] arii1986:
If you order from Phones4U you get a free media link when you take HTC One X on a contract
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Yes I know :)

But I want sim-free, so I've pre ordered the £479.95 version. :cool:
[HTC One X] Spence1115:
The first 10,000 preorders for either the One X or the One S on Vodafone UK get urBeats earphones - See Vodafone's UK website for information (too new, can't post links).

And no, there's no way to know if you're in the first 10,000, but I doubt there would even be that many preorders for them anyway, there never usually is for phones on Vodafone - I work there, I should know.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I think that's for the free mp3s they are offering.

Phones4u seem to think ibeats earphones come as standard in all the one series of phones. (its in their faq)
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
On Gsmarena one user from Denmark posted he works in a phone shop and does not come with beats headphones. And I think the AT&T version also doesn't come with any beats headphones.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
But it's on the phones4u website,

Posted by phones4u staff, it says all the one series come with ibeats as standard.

Hmm.
[HTC One X] bigdyl69:
I emailed phones4u on Sunday regarding this issue and here is the response I got:-

Thank you for your recent email regarding your order of the HTC ONE X.

I can confirm that this handset does not come with the Beats earphones. It instead comes with a standard set of headphones. Please be advised that HTC ran the Beats promotion for the HTC Sensation XE and XL only. If you would like to discuss your upgrade further, please contact our Account Managers on 08448 712 234.

I received this email about 5 minutes ago. Seems a waste putting this beats audio thing in a phone and then supply crappy earphones that nobody will use probably. Just glad I still have my Sennheiser earphones. Gutted
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
Awful move by HTC. How can you brand a phone and big up its focus on sound.. and then not supply Beats..
[HTC One X] Brac20:
If beats aren't required does it really matter?
[HTC One X] angusbrasil:
I pay in advance for an expensive phone, without headphones and without anything extra.

Nice HTC.. nice...
[HTC One X] x3phyr:
Truthfully, I was only hoping for a pair of Beats headphones so I could sell them online and get a rebate on my phone. I have two pairs of superior IEM's so it makes very little difference to me. I will be interested however to see how the Beats software(hardware?) is in a sound quality point of view though. I agree it wasn't a great move by HTC, but that means That Monster is losing $80 per phone sold, and that's going to be a big deal considering this is a flagship phone. We're talking hundreds of thousands of units, millions of dollars lost by Monster. Unless HTC is buying them, and then putting them free with the One X.

Way too much money lost on both sides, imho.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
I can't see htc not supplying them.

If htc don't know yet, I doubt phones4u do.

Plus on phones4u, it states otherwise
[HTC One X] gordongartrell:
First, HTC owns 51% of Beats Electronics. Monster are just the manufacturer. Also, you have to remember that the earphones probably cost like $5 to make. And i bet that $10-$15 was added to the final cost of the phone to cover the cost of the earphones.
[HTC One X] x3phyr:
While your first few claims are legitimate and correct, the i(ur)Beats, do NOT cost $5 to make. That would be implying that they're making a 1600% profit for every pair of buds sold, making that the most profitable piece of equipment sold to anyone, basically ever. That's also price-gouging to a severe degree. To be realistic, it's most likely $30-$40 if anything. That's just a prediction, and hey, I might be wrong, but $5 is absurd.

Either way, it's a loss, and I understand why HTC wouldn't include them HOWEVER I'd rather they would, considering the phone has Beats Audio out of the box. What came with the Sensation was a promotion of the Beats Audio platform, so it's expected for them to have given a bit extra to push it out there.

"Hey, this phone looks nice, wait, what? It comes with $80 headphones? Free? Well I can't pass this up"

Consider beats audio promoted.
[HTC One X] Reckless187:
According to Vodafone, the first 10,000 orders placed will get a set or urBeats headphones and 3 month free subscription to some music download service. I think this is only available on the 24 month contracts though.

I went for the 12 month contract so most probably wont get it as it wasnt automatically added to my cart when I done the order online, whereas when I tried doing the 24 month contract, the headphones were auto added to my cart.
[HTC One X] wolfraim:
i pre-purchase it but... it comes only with a hands-free non beats audio :( !!
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
Beats are amongst the worst headphones you can buy. I think it's a good thing they are not included, added bonus if they are but they are still poor.

My Senns are far better.
[HTC One X] chrisjcks:
Regardless of what people think about them, if they ain't included - HTC has really f'ed up!

Not only did last year's model recieve them (which in itself is an insult to one x customers) , & with the ONE X being this year's flagship too.

But HTC have the nerve to promote a beats audio experience, sell a £500 phone & to not include urbeats at the very least (worth just £30) is absolutely disgusting!
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
They are not great, but the case stands that a flagship phone should pack the headphones HTC bigs up so much.
[HTC One X] nikzDHD:
Explain why though, why do Apple stick with their crappy iBuds and not provide the IEMs instead which are worth more?

Just because it's got beats audio on board doesn't necessarily mean it has to include beats headphones. We are paying for the phone not any additional accessories.

Fair enough last years model got them but that was probably to boost sales in a market where the SGS2 was dominating.

The One X is strong enough at the moment without any beats enhancements, I would still get it even if it didn't have beats audio on board.
[HTC One X] Brac20:
The XL and XE required beats headphones to take advantage of the enhancements. The one x doesn't.
[HTC One X] d33f:
No it does not require actual beats headphones, i have tested this with the XL of my girlfriend with a pair of Sony earbuds and i do hear difference between beats on and off ;)

I don't know who did put this myth into the world, but i can confirm that beats will work fine with non beats headphones/earbuds

P.S. if you don't believe me, try it yourself :) it's no joke
[HTC One X] MaXmeOliver:
According to a swedish source the One X does not come with beats headphones.
[HTC One X] Brac20:
It doesn't. My fiance works for 3 and they had it confirmed.
[HTC One X] x3phyr:
Honestly guys... you're getting a top of the line Quad Core SoC, 720p Screen, imageSense, 8 mp camera, 1.3 mp front camera, beats audio built in, ICS, Sense 4.0, etc etc, and you're complaining because it doesn't come with Beats headphones?

If your listening experience is so important, go buy a Sensation and quite whining.

Point being, Beats are not and should not be a selling point nor any kind of deal breaker whatsoever.
[HTC One X] keesmathot:
Just contacted htc NL and they confirmed that there NOT wil be a beats audio head set included with the One X only standard htc earplugs.... :(
[HTC One X] vj4:
Hi Everyone,

I've been reading this thread for a while now, and i can see that some of you are getting upset about thge lack of beats headphones.

1. Beats headphones them selfs are a gimmick. i have some hd205s http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/home...onal_headphones-headsets_dj-headphones_500263 they have outpreformed the i,u and solo beats everytime i have tested them on any htc device with beats. Seriously this has been confimed by my friends aswell the only reason im maybe a little dissapointed they arnt included is that i cant flog them on ebay and get some quick cash.

2. The beats enhancement does make a differnace, but it isnt massive.

3. Older sets i.e XE, XL they only require a 3.5 jack with 4 ports on it. I.E Headsets as apposed to ear phones. I spliced my HD205's on to an old head set for the jack and got beats everytime. Sony head sets with noise cancelling also work as they have the same 4 ports on the jack.

So basicly relax, Stop emailing the poor tech guys at hTC i bet they havnt been told about it yet let alone seen a one series device. And save ur self some cash dont bother with beats there are loads of better quality headphones out there that are half tyhe price. End of day your never going to get studio quality sound out of any phone while on the go. if u want studio quality go to a studio.
[HTC One X] HTC-Gunge:
Putting aside the pro's and con's of HTC supplying the one series with or with out beats headphones.

Your ears are very personal and only you have your ears, sound quality is very perception based, what I perceive to be good quality sound you might perceive to be average. Some people really care about the perfect sound while others just want to listen to the music in comfort. For some how they look while listening to music is more important than having the best quality sound (Shocking for some of you I know)!

So please stop posting how beats are rubbish and XYZ is much better. What you mean is to your ears beats sound rubbish and XYZ sound much better, but remember for me it could be the complete reverse.

What ever headphones you buy its always best to try them out first and try them out with your device and with your type of music.
[HTC One X] vj4:
Ok fair enough, i get what ur saying. In my experiance and based on the law of adverages beats headphones are not the be all and end all of headphones and people need to be made aware of this. As i feel it is unfair to charge people a huge amount of cash( to buy seperatly) because they dont know any better and are under the imprestion that they are good. I was only using my headphones as an example and i appogise if that came out a little preachy.

As you said try before you buy is the best way to decide on if the headphones are the correct for each user.
[HTC One X] HTC-Gunge:
I'll admit beats for sure have good marketing or something... there a little bit like the iPhone of the headphone market :)

I'd of been interested to try them and I do like the look of them but I'm sure for me (a non audiophile) I probably wouldn't have noticed much difference.
[HTC One X] ext109:
possibly these ones?

http://www.htcaccessorystore.com/uk/p_htc_item.aspx?i=229925&phone=229814

Just a thought :P
[HTC One X] Taknarosh:
http://www.ubergizmo.com/2012/03/htc-one-s-unboxing/

One S gets the non-tangle non-Beats Headphones
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
Better than Beats ;)

I prefer the earphones that don't stick right in to your ear
[HTC One X] wilkomints:
The person who has to sit next to you on the train doesn't, though.
[HTC One X] DomCowell:
Apparently, unlike many people I don't have my music up louder than necessary as I prefer a calm listening experience. And don't worry, I do generally check to see how loud the music is to check I am not going to be annoying other people.

I just find the 'in ear' ones really uncomfortable and can't help thinking how crappy they are for ears.
[HTC One X] 420kushking:
Are we to expect the same for the Unlocked HTC one X ? I was really stoked to hear about beats by dre headphones. I do not need another ****ty htc headset.
[HTC One X] Reckless187:
I couldn't give a toss about Beats headphones, I just want my One X NOW!!!!!!!
[HTC One X] sylau90:
If its this one,which is quite dissapointed....

As mentioned on the site....

N.B. This headset will not activate Beats audio profile