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[Nexus 4 Accessories] ekimx:
Based on my personal collection and research i've done over at headfi by far, probably the best headphones for around 20 bucks would be the HA-FX40. You can find them over on amazon.

They're extremely clear and have been pretty well regarded over in headfi though personally I found the highs a little too sibilant for my ears but everybody has different ears so it may work out for you. Another option if you would like more bass would the HA-FX101s which are also a very great pair of headphones for the money

My most favorite pair of headphones that I recently ordered however are the Audiotechnica CKM-500s which I was able to import from japan on ebay for around ~60 dollars. There are several claims over on headfi saying that they are better than a lot of headphones that can go up to $100 dollars. Sometimes I even think they sound better than my ATH-M50s which is probably the most recommended over-ear headphones like.. everywhere lol
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tclaw:
go local best buy try out a few pairs have some low as 40 bucks last time i went to 1
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
If you spend $30 maximum, might as well just spend $10 on a cheap pair. There's no significant improvement for that price range. For anything that has noticeable better sound quality, you need to go over $50 to $100.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] GoreTan:
Which ones do you recommend then?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
I've put up the cabled one,though aren't iPhone controls reversed?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
Well, If you don't plan to spend more than $50, then just pick whatever one you feel comfortable. For me, the Klipsch S4 earphones are pretty much entry level real high quality earphones which are around $60 something. Then there are better ones over $100 of course.

$60 might seem much if you are used to the cheap ones but I can assure you that you won't regret it as the sound quality of the cheap ones are just not on the same level as the serious earphones.

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Hmm I can't see the difference? And to be honest, it doesn't really matter if it's for iPhone or not as it iPhone still uses 3.5mm headphone jacket.

You can just try it out. If it doesn't work, you can send it back to Amazon with no cost because it's non-working item.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Made for iPhone headsets with Controls have those lines on the Jack setup different, so if you plug it in a Droid that doesn't have it's stock earphones setup that same way (as I suspect on the nexus coz it's LG),it won't skip tracks and pause like it would on an iPhone,requiring an adapter,and vice versa sometimes just to get sound. Single button headsets don't seem to have this problem as much,but three button ones do.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] OmgitzFire:
Skullcandy fix in-ear are great. They retail for $70 but Amazon and ebay have them for cheaper plus they come with lifetime warranty.

It's is the mic3 but only the middle button works to skip songs/pause/previous.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] the1onewolf:
It honestly doesn't matter. Just get something that doesn't suck and break.

You need very expensive equipment (Dac, amp, wiring, acoustical chakra mumbo jumbo feng sui) to drive expensive headphones. You also need high definition lossless music. You also need a very fat wallet. This doesn't really make sense with your phone as the output.

You can of course get a simple portable setup like a portable headphone amp and a pair of portable headphones like the m50s. This will run you 150-200 dollars. This is a good bang for your buck compromise if you care about musical fidelity. You will of course need basic cd quality lossless music to really take advantage of this. No point otherwise.

Or you can just grab a pair of earphones under 30 bucks to listen to lossy music. It all sounds the same because your music is lossy. If your music is lossless - you won't be able to (drive it) hear it with your 30 buck earphones. So it's really like this choosing between 30 dollar earphones is like choosing between two wooden pencils, you're not getting a nice pen with a good grip or a fancy quilt pen that needs special paper; no you're getting a basic pencil (which is what under 30 earphones really are) - from different companies. Just get a good solid pair that doesn't crap up and snap.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Exactly what I'm worried about with the Shure's I've linked. People might expect all three buttons to work. I'm pretty sure it'll do the same.

Hopefully they won't need an adapter like Beats with Control Talk seeing as the cable is identical to the separate adapter I found.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
You should avoid skullcandy, beats and Bose headphones like plague. They are overpriced just because of branding. No real audio gear shop sells them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] MatUK.8:
Check out Nuforce headphones they are highly rated and very affordable. Have versions with mic. I believe they are soldout though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Which NuForce in particular?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ptrm2:
well I got skullcandy ink'd which I like for $6 cause I had a 2.30 ebay bucks certificate, but the best earbuds I've used so far are the JVC Gumy, although they dont block out sound, they are more of an on ear earbud as opposed to in ear.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] konawayne:
the monoprice one's are the best bang for buck. check out the reviews on amazon and below.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-263-iems-compared-1964ears-1964-v3-added-11-04-12
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
It actually matters. Several points here.

1. You don't expensive equipment to drive especially IEMs(in ear monitor, proper name for earphone just in case). They are designed to be portable and powered directly from the source device.

2. You don't need lossless source to enjoy hi fidelity music. Reasons:

1) A well trans-coded 320kbps mp3 is very good source already. The sound quality improvement of lossless source over that is more mental placebo effect than technical. Even with over $500 headphones, the difference is not noticeable.

2) It also depends on the recording quality. If the recording is crappy, it will sound crappy even if it's lossless. A 320kbps well engineered record >> a poorly engineered lossless record.

3. m50 doesn't need amp. It can be driven very easily due to it's low impedance. And it's basically the entry level headphones for real high quality ones.

4. For best portability, IEM should always be the first choice as they are suitable for all situation such as work out.

5. A good pair of $100 IEM beats $30 IEM hands down. The quality jump is very noticeable. If you get $30 IEM, might as well just get $10 ones because they are probably mass produced from the same production line in China just with different labels.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] awasil28:
Harman Kardon ae play perfect for me. They are designed for iPhone and volume rocker not working but sound is awesome.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mohit12:
Are they durable but? Suppose the cable snaps, any way to repair it?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ibarra21:
Does anyone know a good pair with these features:

Over-ear or On-ear

Bluetooth AND Wired. (I dj alot and I hate having 2 sets of headphones for my phone and for dj-ing)

Micro SD Slot would be a plus.

Whenever I go out, i pick which headphones I bring, and I hate that cause sometimes i'll be needing the other one when im out. It would be awesome if I have headphones that gives the option to either be wireless or wired.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] karty:
any one tried these SoUnDs awesome :D with my neXus4

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-MH...or-SONY-LT28i-LT22I-ST25I-MT25I-/151025729782
[Nexus 4 Accessories] desynch-:
If you read the thread at all, it's been mentioned multiple times.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nethackker:
sennheiser CX 300II

I highly recommend people out there to try sennheiser CX300II. It brings the punch out of my N4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] culaterout:
This has to be the worst review on headphones I have ever seen! Ear Buds review is good the head phones review is in never never land from the picks to quality of sound you get. Just cheap headphones with none remove able jack. For house dj maybe! Personally go with 3.5 jack removable. Not even to mention portable headphones that meant for travelling. Ear Buds are all right for short listening times ideal for traveling with in ear piece that puts preassure on inner ear drum or nerve. This is the worst advice I have ever seen.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] punkmonkey1984:
Guys the official head phones ARE EXACTLY the same as the LG Quadbeats head phones that come with the optimus G.

The only changed the logo on both the box and headphones.

They cheaper on eBay.

I picked mine up in Korea for about £5
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Gemichi:
any headphones with nice canceling?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Deeco7:
VEHO 360 Z2 - Compatible with N4? Only asking because it's on sale now on ebay UK for £9.95.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] speedsys:
Have been using this pair for a while, great pair of headphones from JBL!

http://www.amazon.com/JBL-Tempo-High-Performance-On-Ear-Headphones/dp/B007FRYEJY
[Nexus 4 Accessories] K0WAWA:
Just bought a pair of UE200vm (http://www.logitech.com/en-sg/support/ue200vm-noise-isolating-headset) for S$29. first impression is lack of bass, although treble is good. still in burn in process, hopefully the bass will improve. single button and volume slider, however the double/triple tap doesn't seem to work. haven't try the mic quality. anyone else using this earphone?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jtwlbz:
Shure is da best...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akbisw:
VSonic VR02 Bass edition. Enough said.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] JamesInsights:
I have the Ultimate Ears 600vi from logitech. Eargasmic sound, music is crystal clear.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] terrafield:
Thinksound TS02

I recently bought Thinksound TS02 with mic version. This supports all android models but has only 1 button. Using 3rd party app we can customize it differently

As for sound quality, I feel it to be brighter than my Brainwavz M2 but otherwise good bass, decent mids and treble with good sparkle. It also forgives poor recordings. So far I like it very much

you can refer detailed review in head-fi
[Nexus 4 Accessories] otariq:
I saw the op said there's no way to get 3 button headsets to work with nexus but is there anyway to program the middle to skip songs with double or triple click?

Saw the link for jays app gonna see if that works.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] desynch-:
I use PowerAmp and in their settings, there is an option to double click/triple click forward and back songs. Works awesomely!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] .Gui:
bose ie2

bose ie2 audio headphones, bought it in Feb. to replace my old sony mdr-xb40ex which I gave to my brother

really nice though the older one had more bass course cause it was extra bass:p
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akrabi:
Earbuds with mic suggestions?

Hi there.

I'm looking for in-ear earbuds with mic and one button control for my Nexus 4.

The budget of up to 25$.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zubin111:
That is an interesting choice... I have Brainwavz M2 and dual dynamic R1 with mic, M2 plays good with all volume levels, R1 has low sensitivity and hence i use FiiO e5, after amplification R1 sounds good, but a touch too boomy for my taste, but if bass is on your mind R1 is the one and yes the mic works good...

I also use FauxSound to increase the amplification, and yes it does work, so those with higher resistance earphone should definitely give this app a try...

Any one here having Vsonic VC02 or GR07MKII? I am planning to upgrade but i feel i dont have a good source in N4!!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PrimozR:
Quick question, i have an N4 (obviously) with the Nexus headphones, but a double click just pauses and unpauses the track in Play Music. I'm running Paranoid Android 3.15 with the long press volume skip turned off. Any ideas what could be wrong?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rony1234:
Binaural over ear headphones with boom microphone.

Folks, does anyone know what options are available for binaural over ear headphones with boom microphone for the Nexus 4 ?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] poeartpl:
In next few days, I'll have Nexus4, and I have to buy a pair of well in-ear headphones, because my old have been broken. I'm interested in NuForce Ne-700M, with microphone and only one button. They're dedicated to iPhone in description, so that's my question - will it work with N4? I mean, mic should work, I've got Aerial7 headphones, and mic works with my HTC Desire, and sound is great, but I'm afraid about sound in Nuforce and N4. Somebody know if I can buy NuForce ne-700m?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] philfna:
I had these, and they were great until I left them on a plane. Now I have cheapy ones...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Androidclub:
Now I use Klipsh Image1 at home and beat tout for travel
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Care to share some insight oh enlightened one?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] poeartpl:
I'm sorry, Bro... :\

But it's interesting... I wrote to one e-shop with headphones, where I could buy NuForce, and they told me, it won't work with Nexu4 due to reversed pin's...

And I found JBL j33, "a" version (dedicated for android phones), with better cables than NuForce, and probably, I'll buy them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] philfna:
Odd I had them, and the worked fine...reversed pin....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sblast:
I'm using my SHURE E310 and loving every moment :victory:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] culaterout:
1. most of the head phones have two cordes leading to the headset once the pinch you have to throw away the headset. Get removable 3.5 mm jack best.

2. Are not mid range headsets in price and you get what you pay for!

3. Look like toys instead of actual headsets.

4. Theres like 2,000 headphone reviews on youtube might want to watch at least 25 of them!

5. None of the headsets are classified by section.

Examples

Well Rounded headsets - Boss, AblePlanet 350 ect...

Bass Headsets - Dr. Beats, Ludacris, Sony... etc

Classic Music - Boss, Teachnicas

Travel Set of ear phones - Boss fold up, AblePlanet 350 foldup and come with carrying case, Ludacris Headphones, fold up come with a bag. Lots of headsets are to bulky and don't come with a carrying case. Travel sets are primrary for Planes.

6.Never post Amazon sells on headsets

7. Never tell people to go to headset stores to try out a good pair of headsests.

Examples

1. Office Depot

2. Bling headsphones! Colorado store not sure if this is across USA.

3. Targets has a small section to test headphones like boss...

8. Missing a whole section on explaining decibles in sound there is an app to test outside noise! Every headphone is able to surpress a certain amount of noise labeled on the headset.

App is Sound Meter! Find minor error in reading decibles of noise. Nothing major and is very convenant...

Decibles -

Jet is around 120 decibles and higher!

Highway is around 60 to 80 decibles of noise!

Street two lane traffic is around 40 to 60 decibles!

House noise should range around 20 to 45 decibles!

9. Never stat the type of material used to make headset. Dre Beats plastic, ear fome cheap. Headsets dont cover ears and rest on top of pressure point in ear. Wear head set for about 6 to 8 hours before discomfort.

THIS IS JUST STARTING POINT! Seeing how there are 10 quality headsets you don't have listed and Amazon had all of them on sale less then month ago for 60% OFF!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
I don't understand the point of this reponse. You said not to do things in a most of your points, but you go ahead and do them.:confused:

Here's my latest setup...V-Moda M100's (pearl whites) with custom shields..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
I was trying to wrap my head around that post as well...
[Nexus 4 Accessories] culaterout:
I don't have time to explain science! Just do whatever you feel like doing! Good Bye! :P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
Science? What are you talking about? Your post was just some odd out of context rambling.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kpjimmy:
Maybe the air in Denver is too thin for him? LOL

I was going to say it could be a language barrier but he's in Denver Colorado right?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
That's the only Denver I'm aware of.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
Which one of these two headphones are better? I can't decide between the two, I can get them both for the same price.

http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-earphones-headphones-smart-mobile-phones-mp3-mx-375

vs

http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-earphones-smart-phones-mobile-mx-580

Also, I have previously owned this model http://en-uk.sennheiser.com/stereo-ear-headphones-earphones-mx-170 but fancy a change, because my brother has taken those now.

Please advise, cheers!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
As most people are recommending Apple I've decided to go with this combo below.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/221169135440 and http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220858554902

These should do me nicely.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
Those sound slightly better than a potato on a string.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
Which one will you recommend out of the Apple one and in my previous post I had two there as well. I need one that has the same shaped earphone rather than the one that is sold for Nexus 4 itself. Please advise.

PS: Surely the Apple ones aren't that bad, are they? I need something that I can adjust the volume and more importantly pick up calls and that has everything including microphone ect.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
I'm going back to compare these two as people say the iPhone 4S headset isn't that good and volume rocker doesn't work with it.

Would appreciate it if someone that knows about there earphone specs could compare the two above, the details are in the pages.

As you can see from both, I don't like the new type of earphones where they go completely inside your ear, that type is better for me anymore suggestions would be welcome.

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I've read around and I see that the HTC RC E160 works with the Nexus 4, has anyone tried before I purchase one of these? I see they work with the Galaxy Nexus, hopefully someone has them or has tried them with the Nexus 4 itself.

Cheers.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Andrew025:
I can't comment on the Sennheisers as I've never used them.

I would have recommended the klipsch S4A because there's no fooling around with getting it to work correctly on our phones but those go in the ear.

Do you not want in ear for comfort reasons?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
Yeah, I don't really like that new style fitting, I prefer the style below.

Strange but it fits me better, I've tried the other ones and they don't really fit you need to push them in a bit not really that comfortable lol.

Hopefully someone can advise me a good pair with those kind of fitting.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
I've made up my mind, dead certain now. I've decided to go with the new Apple EarPods, they are much more safer than the iPhone 4S headset I've seen them break easily the top pop out and the cable isn't securely firm no rubber protection it's very lose. Apple EarPods it is!

Part no. MD827ZM/A
[Nexus 4 Accessories] daewond3r:
Currently using Klipsch S4a (II) with Comply TSX-100 foam tips :good::good:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
I've looked around, seen the Apple EarPods which was highly recommended but then I read that it doesn't fit all people and can sometimes hurt.

I'm considering the previous model to that, the Apple EarBuds that come with the iPhone 4/4S. Picture below.

Now I've recently seen these headsets below that look quite good.

http://www.samsungdirect.com/uk/products/accessories/mobile-devices/samsung/70

Are the Samsung set any good do you think?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mancubus99:
If you care about sound quality at all then don't even think about the Apple headphones. You can do much better for a little more money. Check out the Monster iSport headphones. They sound amazing and are the most durable headphones ever made.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
The fitting of the Monster iSport headphones don't fit me properly. How about the Samsung headset mentioned above, are those any good?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mancubus99:
It's hard to believe that they don't fit you considering they come with 6 different sizes for the ear buds and 4 different sizes for the ear bracket. If yo can't find a combination that fits for you then no in ear headphones will work in your ears and you'll need to get over the ear headphones. I haven't tried the Samsung earphones that you posted but I do have another set of Samsung headphones that sound ok on their own but sound like crap in comparison to the iSport.

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Here's the fitment guide for the iSport. I stand corrected, there are 5 buds and 5 bracket sizes available. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LP7_2ORwI40&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
There are other options I've seen. I don't know what you may think but check the HTC RC E160, these look pretty decent with a remote 3 buttons along with mic. Picture below.

Maybe they will fit with the other earbuds but I just don't like the fitting of them personally, the ones I'm showing I prefer better.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mancubus99:
If these and the Samsung are the options you're looking at then I'm assuming that cost is probably your deciding factor. I can't comment on these HTC headphones but they appear to be freebies that are available with some of their phones. Personally, I think this style of headphones don't sound good so I'd never use them but whatever works for you and your budget is your best choice.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
I don't mind spending upto £25 on a good pair of headsets, that provide a mic and mini remote. It's just finding the right product with the fitting that I require. I think both the Samsung and HTC are freebies, they are about £15 to buy seperate though so not the very cheapest out there.

Hopefully someone can shed some light on which one of these headsets out of the Samsung and HTC are best to get, or any other suggestions are welcome.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cyda:
I can totally recommend the STK BTHS600 bluetooth headphones for use with the Nexus 4. I bought them mainly because they got fairly good reviews and they were pretty cheap so if I didn't like them it was no big loss but after using them I'd buy another set in a instant because the sound quality is excellent.

You can get them for £24 @ amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001LF24PW

Here's a review: http://www.trustedreviews.com/Santok-STK-BTHS600-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset_Portable-Audio_review
[Nexus 4 Accessories] J. Clarkson:
Does anyone know if the SkullCandy S3FXDM earphones work with the Nexus 4? Microphone is important here. They say they are supported by Apple devices so not really sure here.

These are the ones I'm planning on getting.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
1.Which is the point. This list is cheap enough that you won't cry tears of blood when your phone's earbuds die

2. Correct,but there are much worse things out there

3.To you.

4.You should too

5.it's not a physics lesson

Was hoping for models here

6.why? the prices are representative of MRRP

7.???xda is not just for Americans

8.Link to HeadFi,click it.

9.See above, also I don't own all of them anyway.

Sales arent permanent, and seeing as you're not naming any of the 10,you're not helping. Not everyone buys $300 headsets for a $300 phone,bear that in mind too.