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[Nexus 4 Accessories] sdb13:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

Hey guys

What would you recommend that would give the loudest volume? I find the headphone output volume quite low as some others do. I'm thinking of getting the JVC Extreme headphones as I mostly listen to electronic music but wanted to see if there were any headphones in particular that provide great volume.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AvRS:
It all depends what you class as affordable. For me affordable is £30 - 50, mid is £50 - 100 and high is £100 +.

I've owned Klipsh S2's which at the time were affordable (£29.99 I think) and I'm currently looking for replacements to my stolen Phonak PFE 122's which were a high value set for me (£129.99) but want to spend less so am looking at the following:

Soundmagic E10m's ranging between £39.99 - £49.99 depending when and where you look, currently £44.99 from Amazon.

Klipsh S4i's (rev 1) which are now £44.99 on Amazon.

Shure SE215's which are about £75 on Amazon.

I've read many reviews and would say that I'm probably holding out till pay day and going to get the Shure's as know I'll miss the quality too much on the cheaper sets that I had from the Phonak's. Both the Soundmagic's and Klipsh sets have remote controls which you can only use the middle button of but most if not all Android specific headphones only have a single button (like the S4a's) anyway which you can control via different combinations of pressing that button i.e. single press to play/pause, double press change track or set other combinations depending on your player. Only reason I prefer the 3 button controls is so it's compatible with mp3 players or other phones that I may buy in future which is why I chose the S4i's over the a's to mention.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Nexonian:
Sony MH650c (already mentioned earlier in this thread). Note: Must be the c version, without c is not compatible.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] masterchung89:
Currently have my JVC ha-fx40 and I'm blown away by how great they are. There're huge threads over at head-fi over the ha-fx40 and the ha-fx101. The ha-fx40 is for clarity, and I find it has more than sufficient bass for my use, the fx101 is for bassheads.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] marwan91:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

Any1 own vsonic gr99 and can tell how it sounds?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Marlon90:
Mine just arrived two days ago. I'm no expert and I've never spent more then 20-25 € on a pair of headphones or earbuds. That being said, I think they sound really really good, better then anything I tried. They are a bit bassy, but not too much and not in a bad way, I actually hate when bass is too emphasized. I can't be more specific than that without making stuff up, but if you are looking into buying the GR99 I'd assume you saw the guide that has being already posted a couple of times, where you can find very detailed info:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/mul...ed-jvc-ha-fx101-spider-tinyear-added-02-06-13

TL-DR version: that guide speaks the truth and the GR99 are great for the price.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sdb13:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

Think I'm going to go with a pair of JVCs, just need to decide which ones! :p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Jammol:
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The headphones that came with my Samsung infuse a year ago. They kick ass!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] andy775:
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I just bought a pair of jvc XX, and a LG Tone Bluetooth set, and am pleased with both so far.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sdb13:
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The HA-FX1Xs? Are they loud? :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] gilikn:
Has anyone tried the Meelectronic M6P's? Are the microphone and control buttons going to work fine?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] calvinbui:
no. just no.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] masterchung89:
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The fx101s are better; smaller, and have better clarity and bass.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] marwan91:
thanks i already ordered 2 from ebay still w8ing to get them. and i saw that guide its just great, what i saw that this is the best Headphones from that price range.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sdb13:
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I'll get either the FX40s or 101s then :thumbup:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AvRS:
Just a quick follow up to my previous post above. I ended up getting the Shure SE215's as wanted the best I could afford and got them from iheadphones whose service was 2nd to none, ordered at lunchtime yesterday and received this morning and only chose standard delivery which was free so it's excellent. After initial playing around with them I can safely say they're not as initially comfortable as the Phonak's but I don't think I'll ever find another set as naturally comfortable as those again as they sink into the ear and disappear and you'd think you weren't wearing any if it wasn't for the music playing lol The sound however is pretty good so am going to stick with the Shure's and hope my ears adapt soon and know the sound will only get better as they burn in as they're highly rated on every audio forum I've read.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] formicae:
I've tried two pairs on mine, worked perfectly fine with Poweramp. The pairs in question are a few years old, but other than the shape of the connector I don't think anything has changed that'd make them incompatible.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
I have them. Great sets of earbuds. They aren't going anywhere. My only gripe is that the plug is way too thick if you have a bumper like the official LG bumper and the plug won't go in entirely. Other than that its a great set of buds IMO.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

Might pick up monster DNA ear buds, better than Dr* B**ts :D

16GB NEXUS 4

T-MOBILE MONTHLY 4G
[Nexus 4 Accessories] okmijnlp:
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I highly recommend these (UK link) http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0029LHLGY/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?ref_=pd_rhf_cr_p_t_2_1RJ1

Unfortunately if you're in the USA you're looking to spend at least $120 on these. However in the UK they're as cheap as £15. Very loud, crystal clear, comfortable, great build quality, & great sound blocking.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
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Aren't monster and beats the same crap?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] drbrainsol:
I'm a bit of an audiophile and i can't recommend the Monoprice 8320 enough! They're that awesome for the price! I tend to get a pair a month, just to give away :D They are really well built as well, with the cables being covered in a really sturdy cloth material :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] woody296:
I would have a hard time buying anything with the monster name on it. Best buy pushing their overpriced monster cables on everybody has left a bad taste in my mouth that won't go away any time soon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] formicae:
Monster used to make Beats, son.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kangi26:
Everyone, get back on topic please. And please watch the language around here. If you dont care for what someone has posted.....REPORT IT, dont respond to it. It will just escalate the situation.

2. Member conduct.

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Cleaned thread
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alex Amorales:
Marshall Major

I`m using Marshall Major. Very clear sound with bass at price about 100$:good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AvRS:
This is the only thing that I'm worried about as I've just ordered a TPU case for my phone after using a stretched S2 Casemate rubber case which I just pull the corner off every time I want to plug the headphones in. Oh well was only about £3 or £4 so might just file it back to make the hole bigger.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Evil_munki:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

For those on a budget but want quality sound for minimal price try the Monoprice 8323 headphones. Search it online, nothing but praise for audio quality considering it's price.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

I'm using Creative aurvana with Yamaha tips. Prefect combo imo.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] JFenlon:
Absolutely fantastic these, mine came Today, thanks for the tip.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irononreverse:
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Got these as well. Sound fantastic. This for the tip.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
So I just received my monoprice 8323 it took only 2 days to arrive from monoprice on amazon. I haven't burn them in yet,but my initial impressions is this is "wow" these are great for the price. I paid $30 for it and I'm in impressed keep in mind I'm no audiophile, but the reviews on amazon were great. It even makes the sound louder.

Where to get it

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B007SP2CO2/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1362699402&sr=8-1&pi=SL75

I bought them from monoprices store on amazon,but it seems that they don't sell it anymore.

Amazon currently has them in stock.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
Re: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Feb/5/2013]

Need a headphone recommendation for a budget of $100, either ear buds or over the ears/on ears
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
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With or without Mic/controls?

And if it doesn't matter - Klipsch X10 are $89 on Amazon. You won't get a better sound compared to them for under$300. I own them and have tried many others and nothing I tried compared. I do own some creative aurvana 2s that I use as well. I like them but they don't compare at all to the Klipsch. . I only have them cause it was buy 1 get 2 free and I modded the tips.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davwman:
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S4's with comply tips.

Just ordered x10's for 85! I have s4's with new comply tips for sale
[Nexus 4 Accessories] th3xeroeagle:
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I use JVC Xtreme Xplosives bought them for 20$ on sale... and they sound great with play music + equalizer... sometimes i use my skullcandy hesh2 bought them for 45$ on sale which also sound great :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
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I want to like the comply tips cuz they're so comfy but the sound just doesn't do it for me. I try them out every couple months to see if I still don't like the sound.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] NaijaBoyyz:
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The JLab J4 Ear buds are amazing! They're about $35 on Amazon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] paul_viado:
hows the sound quality on the aurvana2s? i been wanting to pick one up but skeptical because i've heard they sound very tinny.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davwman:
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Just shows how everyone's ears are different. I think they made the s4's sound 1000 times better. Better to the point listening to blues and getting that chill right up your back on certain notes.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xsrcivic:
I'm looking for a nice bluetooth ear bud setup to use when mowing the lawn. Any suggestions?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] formicae:
Is it because you lose the top end? I started pushing the foam back towards the tube before rolling, as detailed in this video, and I've found it makes a vast difference. Been using my Complys on two different IEMs all week!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
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Yea, pretty much. It sounds a bit muffled to me. I'll give that trick a shot and see if I like it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
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I think they sound great for daily use. But like I said, I have modded tips on it and it makes a huge difference. I'll post some pics in a few to show the mod.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davwman:
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Just did this. Definitely changed the sound
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
ADDED!

Monoprice 8323 :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mundane24:
i have an ibeats and i only use it for pandora and tunein. as per OP, only the middle button works - it pauses the track.

hmm any apps suggestions? tia! im using nexus 4 aokp.mr1.b5 w/ franco.kernel#102
[Nexus 4 Accessories] mugabuga:
On 3-button headsets only the middle one works in Android.

Has anyone bought the JVC HAFX101s?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] serkanhiziroglu1998:
Ynt: Headphones For Nexus 4 Thread. d°_°b [Updated Mar/12/2013]

Beats tour. The sexiest one imo.

Nexus 4 cihazımdan Tapatalk 2 ile gönderildi
[Nexus 4 Accessories] _Johnito_:
Volume control should work with these earbuds since its analogic. It was priced $80 when prime time but you can get them for dirt cheap now. Apart from volume control and mic/button, it seems to have nice features (sound, tangle free invisibleshield coated cord, pouch, clever management system ...).

I ordered myself a set and will report without concessions when i get it. Since i had to import (way overpriced in local stores) it may take a while though ... Meanwhile here's a review with some pics
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mohit12:
I'm looking cheap, cheap ear buds. Are these my best bet? http://www.amazon.com/Maxell-190336-Crystal-Buds-Black/dp/B0027P9BN8/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top

Is there any difference between these and, say, the default Samsung ear buds? As in the one that comes with every Samsung phone?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
Best $7 earbuds...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gemichi:
I'm using the Logitech UE600 and I really like it. With CM10.1's DSP manager :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
Thinking about getting klipsch s4II's

Nexus 4 tandem
[Nexus 4 Accessories] andy775:
The LG HBS-700 has preformed well for me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sen_crystal:
Nexus 4 headset

I just bought for my Nexus 4 a Sony stereo headset DR-EX14VP for smartphones and everything works: volume control, track control (play/pause, next track), microphone. Four-conductor gold plated plug. Good sound quality and good price (around 25$) so I would recommend them.

You can find them on Amazon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DowntownJeffBrown:
Just bought some Sennheiser HD 558. Can't claim how good or great they are yet as I don't have them. Cheers:beer: Anybody have any experience with these?

Sent by my Kitteh eating my muffin head (Im chocolate chip) via my Sexy Nexi 4 using Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MarioBlacksmith:
I got the vmoda remote remix a year ago.. Still love the sound quality on those!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] micks_address:
Sennheiser ie80s... havent heard better, very easy to drive so the phone has plenty of volume with them
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tsm28:
Sony MH1C with Official Bumper?

Is anyone using the official LG bumper with a pair of Sony MH1C's? The L-jack on those looks a bit chunky to me so I'm not sure if they would fit in the space left by the bumper.

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] androidfoshizzle:
Found these, match my nexus 4..works when using a (mybat tuff hybrid case)

Nexus 4 tandem
[Nexus 4 Accessories] strikelight:
Based on a recommendation from this thread, I got a pair of the hifiman re-zero iem's on sale for about 50.. I picked these up because I don't consider myself a bass head, and these were highly recommended for non-bass heads.. After using them for over a month, I can tell you they have absolutely no bass at all, and with eq tweaks to try and bring bass levels up to a satisfactory level, it just distorts.. And the upper-mids and highs are very piercing that it hurts..

As a result, I picked up a pair of klipsch s4 reference on sale for $35.. Much much better.. Highs are down just a notch from the re-zero's so that they don't pierce, and there is actually bass that can be considered as being more than satisfactory for non-bassheads like myself.. Not overpowering, but noticeable.. Not sure why people get told to stay away from the s4's so much.. More than satisfied with my reference s4s. I also picked up the FiOS e6 amp, so the combo is very enjoyable with my nexus. :thumbup:

I also have a pair of Sony mh1c on the way, that I picked up because of the rave reviews at head-fi, but I'm not sure it can get much better than my current setup for the price range.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davwman:
Nice purchase with the s4's recently got the klipsch x10's and they send chills down my spine listening to blues. Clarity is insane and volume is only half way.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] malikadnanm:
Noontec Zoro if your budget is under $100. Vmoda m-80 if $100-200. Both are amazing headphones.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] d0nuts:
Is there a noticable difference when using the Fiio E6? I'm thinking of getting one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] strikelight:
It gives the volume a boost.. It also has 3 Eq modes that modify the sound.. 1st is supposed to be bass focused, 2nd is supposed to be bass and treble boost, and third is softer.. The eq modes don't seem very noticeable, but do have a subtle effect.. The volume boost is very adequate as it boosts the sound without distorting it.. Don't expect a huge amplification, but for the price, it definitely improves the listening experience on the n4.

If you like bass, I hear the fio e5 has a better bass eq mode than the e6, but I haven't seen the e5 cheaper than the e6, at least in Canada.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
The only thing I hated about the reference s4 is the stupid cord. If you leave it wound up for any amount of time it holds on to the shape for a long time and is incredibly annoying when you have squiggly ass cords going every which way and rubbing on your face and getting tangled up.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ibarra21:
Anyone here has a bluetooth stereo headphone? I have my eye on the Sony MDR-1RBT, though i'd have to see if it's a good investment.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
I have the Sony Ericsson mw-600 and use the creative aurvana 2 with it.

I was looking at the ones you mentioned but I don't like over the rear.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] davwman:
Same problem with the s4 cord as well. The x10's cord although cheap looking, doesn't have this issue. It actually keeps its original memory, and I have a technique that I've been using for years to keep the cords on headphones pristine that the s4s sucked for, again not the x10's. On a side note I'm glad I picked the x10's up two weeks ago at $85 because they are back up to $120 which is still alot cheaper than $300
[Nexus 4 Accessories] 20degrees:
What's your trick?

And I bought the x10s at $150 almost 6 months ago and you got a steal. :P

They're great. They're even better with modified tips on them. The aurvana tips with the x10s are a amazing combo. My son loves the klipsch tips on the aurvana 2s he wears though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Deeco7:
Does the playback control of the 'MH1-BL' and 'Dexim DEU039L iGroove' work with the N4?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jt.61:
Here is the official nexus 4 headphones from the play store:

https://play.google.com/store/devic...sMSwyLDExMSwiZGV2aWNlLW5leHVzXzRfaGVhZHNldCJd

Flat tangle free wire with in line mic. Look decent...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Deeco7:
Nice, only just seen this now. Shame no playback controls :(
[Nexus 4 Accessories] numero7b:
Does anyone know what are the technical specs?. It will be nice to know.

Answer to myself:

They seem to be the LG QuadBeat. The earphones bundled with the Lg Optimus G

Type:	Canal

Driver:	Dynamic Unit

Rated Output:	Max 20MW

Sensitivity:	103dB / MW

Frequency Band:	20Hz ~ 20kHz

Impedance:	16 Ohm

Support Calling Key:	Yes
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tkgod:
My three headphone choices are:

Bose IE2 - Cliche maybe but the sound is impressive and they are the only ear buds that stay in my ear due my right having surgery done on it when I was younger. $99.

Philips o'Neal Stretch (over ears type) - amazing sound, extremely comfortable for long listening, and made of vinyl making them virtually indestructible. $50-$80 depending on where you look.

JVC flats - excellent sound with a little more emphasis on treble. On ear style. Extremely cheap $12-$19.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] thacounty:
If only these were Google branded.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irononreverse:
According to someone else on here who just got some, they have the X on the earpieces
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sageandonion:
I recently got myself some RHA Ma 350's and I must say for £25 quid they have blown me away with the quality. Sound reproduction is superb for this type of ear phone.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ace42:
Could someone attest to the quality of ear pods on the nexus?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sdb13:
Just ordered the JVC HA-FX101s in black, hope they're as good as I expect!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] smartphonedude:
Just re purchased the official nexus 4 headphones. Not automatically cancelled as the previous purchase was. From the reviews I've read they seem worth the purchase. Hope my order sticks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Csapi007:
Fustrated

Hy

I was in the hunt but now I'm getting disspointed about getting a 3 button headset work with the Nexus 4.

I've heard that some HTC ones work with it, tried two, nothing.

Literally this is the only thing that I miss from iOS right now, I'm sad that I bought a 100$ headset and can't use it properly.

Maybe I'm gonna buy a BT one.

And I know that there's apps for the same functionality for one button but it's not tha same.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Xers662:
They are very bad. Tried the apple ear pods on an iPhone and the nexus. Sounded good on the iPhone but was terrible on the nexus. Later I tried it on other Android phones as well and it was bad on all of them. The sound was flat.

I guess apple does this to maintain their closed ecosystem. Fail
[Nexus 4 Accessories] IRX120:
Official headphones are the bomb XD

the quality is almost as good as 80$ beats of the same type

Sent from my Nexus 4 @1.67 GHz on Stock 4.2.2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] freezeburn:
If you want the features of having 3 buttons get the jays headset Control app, you'll be able to fast forward, skip, volume and more.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mohit12:
I just bought the AKG K375. Is anyone using these? Are these anywhere close to being worth the price? I got lucky and bought it for like $40 on eBay though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dia_naji:
I bought the jvc gummy, and I love them. There not expensive very good sound quality and for $7... you really can't beat that price :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Deeco7:
Which jays are you talking about? Does or work with all of them?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
How about this.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0046HJLJO

in the comments there's use with the 215.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
The link I posted is the headphone with remote control already.

Your link is just the remote control cable.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] GoreTan:
What's the best midrange earbuds you guys would suggest?

Somewhere between $20-$30, not too cheap, but not too expensive. $30 is the most I'm willing to spend on a pair of earbuds.

Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] simondadiamond:
head-fi.org

That is all.