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[Nexus 4 Accessories] TeddyBeers:
Comparing apple headphones to anything else - Enything else always win.

Friend of mine having iPhone 4s with stock headset. Once he tested my soundmagic e10m and only thing he said is "f**k".

After that he chucked away stock apple headphones (directly to rubbish bin) and bought e10m straight away.

Don't waste your money on Apple crap.

Also most of headphones which come with a phone are same rubbish as Apple.

I've had have stock headphones branded LG, Sony, SE , HTC.

I can say all of them are worth no more than £2.

In England you can get better ones from poundland.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] eefo:
Just like one pound fish ? :D:D:D:D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] TeddyBeers:
Don't know what that mean.

English it's not my native language.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Joey-UK:
Anybody know which functions of the Soundmagic E10m headphones work, they said they were releasing an android version but that never happened
[Nexus 4 Accessories] leiros:
A-Jays four, on my second pair now and it still sounds damn good for well under 100 bucks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] timak24:
Cheaper than Klipsh S4a?

Sennheiser Cx 275s - great quiality for cheaper price.

sennheiser cx 300 - II prescision : one of the best in its price range but no mic.

Creative Ep630 - no mic again, great quality for dirt cheap price
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Alex_XV6700:
I dont really like earbuds, so I bought this Creative WP-300 about 3 months ago and they have awesome bass, I love to hear rock music, post hardcore and dubstep, so I tried them pretty well, I started using them with my AHD and now on nexus with Awesome Beats eq and Musixmatch player.

here is a link to ebay, these are manufacturer refurbished which come with the USB charging cable (they charge from 0% like in an hour or so and charge lasts about 5 - 7 hours)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Creative-Wi...35643903?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item53fd8518ff

When I bought them they were about 39.99, now price dropped to 29.99. two of my work mates bought them too and we´ve had no problem with them being refurbished....
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Svardskampe:
I've got sennheiser MX270 earthingies. I despite in-ear stuff, and the €10 price gives it an overal good price/quality ratio. I will never pay 30 or 40 bucks for something that breaks so easely as earbuds.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] twowheeler:
I recently bought these

The Philips Citiscape Uptown and they are GREAT!

They have a built in microphone/controlbutton. Works great with the n4, you can pick up a call, start google voice control, pauze a track or go to the next one. The brown/black and silver/brown version also have a volume rocker which is noted as the main downside of this headphone in allmost every review( Lowering the volume via a slider basicly creates distortion). The black version was released later and doesn't have the volume slider.

They originally were marked for €150 but i got them for €50. They hover around €60 everywhere.

The sound:

Great! Bass is strong, but not too pronounced. It's there when you want it. Trebles are crisp. They say it has a slight U-profile to its sound, but im not really experiencing that. Sound is just great. I've listened to rock,classical,house,chillstep,trance. And the headphone sounds great on all those genres.

Comfort:

Comfort is very good. They are over ear, with the drivers tilted to match the angle of your ear. They aren't very light, but never irritating. The pleather is of high quality making for a very pleasant wearing experience.

Would really recommend these!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
Another handy link for anyone interested in over ears.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/sho...hones-reviewed-denon-dn-hp1000-added-09-07-13

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ninja_Harbinger:
Necro I know but has anyone else bought these and used them with the Nexus 4 or any android device? I'm just wondering if the inline controls work.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Snyper0012:
Best bass iems- ath cks1000/sony xb90ex

Nexus 4 - PSX + AK
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BassBlaster:
JVC HA-FX1X Xtreme Xplosives, got them for cheap and they have superb, head-imploding bass, (so much that I have to use EQ to lower the bass by about 2-3db) as the name implies. Great for listening to EDM, don't know about other genres though. They do however have a muddy mid-range, but that can be sorted out with some EQ. Sound great with Viper4Android.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BigBT:
These Henson BTH033 are amazing.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Henson-Audio-BTH033-Bluetooth-Headphones/dp/B008YSG33S

I paid £150 for them and don't regret it!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cream$ickleHJ:
How are sennheiser 429 headphones?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ermacwins:
Are there any reasonably priced earphones that work with nexus 4?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] c4sp3r:
Have a look at m4 from brainwavz.

They are good considering their price. mp4nation also has them on discount every other month.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jakubs11:
I highly recommend bluethooth headphones Phillips SHB7000

I use them on daily basis, both wirelessly and occasionally on cable (when I run out of battery) and they're just fine - good in terms of price/quality
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Cyborgpope:
I have the HA-fx-101.I debated getting between the HA-FX1X and the JVC HA-FX101 and I went with the 101. From What I've gathered The 101 is the newer version of the xtreme xplosives and I think they are a bit more well rounded. The only problem I have is with them is sometimes finding a good seal on my right side and it falling out. I think I have weird ears though. I really enjoy them, I think they are "fun" for $13 they are hard to beat.

Anyway, I'm late to the party, but I've had my phone since launch and I might have some good input. I consider myself an audiophile on a budget and I've tried a couple different combos with the phone.

I've tried the ATH-M50,Panasonic-RP-HTF600, Monoprice 8323, Monoprice 8320, JVC HA-FX101 and a few others.

The main problem I found with the phone is the ability to drive the full size cans. At first I tried all the loudness mods. Some of them worked a tad but mostly I just got louder music with a bunch of distortion. I ended up just getting a fio e6. Sometimes It is still not as much as I would like but It's pretty close. I think it's a limitation of the phone more than the amp. On the phone I have to have the volume almost all the way up and the amp all the way up. If I plug the amp into my pc I have to turn the volume way down on the amp after using it on the phone.

So now if I'm going to be listening to music on the phone I always pick the JVC HA-FX101. The phone pushes it really well, I actually prefer it to listening to the cans on the phone with the amp. They do improve a bit while amped but not enough to want to drag the amp around as well.

I like the FX101 and HTF600 because I don't find myself trying to analyze the sound quality when listening to music. Instead when I listen to my favorite songs I can actually have fun. I think I prefer the V shape sound signature.

TL;DR

I really enjoy the JVC HA-FX101 and Panasonic-RP-HTF600
[Nexus 4 Accessories] anonymous724:
Fake SMS by 50 XD
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Federico_96:
Right now I'm using sony mdr-ex50lp I was thinking to buy a-jays one + but i don't know if the a-jays are better than the sony that I'm using and if listening 128/250 kbps mp3 files i would notice any difference in audio quality between the sony and the a-jays.

I would really appreciate if someone could write his personal review of the a-jays one + or at least tell me if they are worth the price (50 $)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cribol:
Hello, how do I know if an earphone is compatible with the nexus 4? I am looking to buy the xiaomi earphone. Reviews seems positive and it's cheap. But it has audio control buttons, which I'm not sure if the nexus 4 supports
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DxTcmix:
For in ear headphones I use the Meelec M9P 2nd gen for general listening. And the Meelec M6P for workouts. I also have a pair of over the ear Sony MDR-v50dj and they all sound amazing especially with fauxsound with quality preset + viper4android with clarity+ option.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] twowheeler:
Philips cityscape uptown is really good too! And all the "functions" work. Philips has a special android version of a lot of in-ear headphones too. And customer service is excellent!

Beamed from my nexus⁴
[Nexus 4 Accessories] numero7b:
[MENTION=4707249]cribol[/MENTION]

About the Xiaomi Earphones, I bought an improved version from ibuygou.com. The sound and the construction quality build are awesome and for the price are killers.

They send me the real ones, the a lot of fakes around. And about the the buttoms, it only works the end/answer or pause play one.

I don´t know for sure if there are any earphones that fully work.

I am going to try a workaround via app.

PS If you are using the web above, do a registration first, they would send a 10$ discount code.

Bye
[Nexus 4 Accessories] stevepwolf:
i have the jays right now... wouldn't recommend. the flat cord is tangle free, but is very stiff.. which makes it awkward. the earbuds don't stay in your ears as well as others + my right bud doesn't output the same level of audio as the left anymore.

i've only had them for 6 months.... not worth it to me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Federico_96:
Thank you for your opinion :highfive:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zingga:
I have jays too, but i recommend it. In package you have 5 pairs of rubber tips so, you need try which one is best for your ears, flat tangle resistant cable. Bass have awesome sound and soundproofing is very good. But i had problem too with output of right and left level audio, but its been fixed by turn rubber tips a little and its in rubber tips and not in speaker. I really love them!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mashed_Potatoes:
I've bought me some Sennheiser MX-270's for 18 euros in Switzerland 2 years ago, they have good mileage and they are still rocking

great sound for the price, more oriented towards treble than bass but with DSP Manager tweaks you can balance them

build quality is great, and they are not in-ear buds so they won't get dirty
[Nexus 4 Accessories] CB620:
I'm using some Skullcandy Full Metal Jackets

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BassBlaster:
I had the JVC Xtreme Xplosives HAFX1X in-ear headphones

Great quality and great bass, definitely perfect for a budget basshead. Lol my username :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
So far so good then. I'm looking to add some more and maybe split them into categories :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abe in space:
I'm not saying you don't have any insight, but the amount of money you've spent can have very little bearing; you could just own a couple pairs of Bose and Beats and have $800 covered. Now, if that $800 was comprised of say, Senn HD650, AKG K702, and a couple other pair, that would be a different story.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Those are nice, but they split opinion too much, so I won't be putting them up.

Thanks though. How is music on the phone?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ATMOSF3AR:
Headphones and earphones are two different things.

And BTW I love skullcandy hesh 2.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abe in space:
Absolutely, totally agreed on all these points. I'll never understand this "you MUST have an amp and FLAC or it's pointless" snobbery.

But here you've lost me, to some extent. First, IEMs are great for portability, no question. But for working out, they can be terrible unless you've got either perfect tips, or just never sweat. But then, there's no perfect solution for working out anyway. Humans didn't evolve with headphones in our ears, after all.

As far as the $30-100 thing, I'm not sure if you're saying "it's all the same," but if you are, I just can't agree. I think no matter what your price range is, there are worthy options to choose from; sure, you can get better headphones the larger your budget is, but that's true of almost anything. The $7 Monoprice 8320 blow away most of the sub-$50 competition for in-ears. And the Koss KSC75 & SportaPro do the same for on-ear headphones in that range.

---------- Post added at 01:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:10 AM ----------

Sort of; all headphones are earphones, but not all earphones are headphones. Usage varies widely among people, but that's how the dictionary defines them. But definitionally speaking, it would be just as correct to call Stax SR-Ω a pair of earphones as it would be to call the UE Triple-Fi.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tclaw:
I had 3 pairs of skull candy and i work outside keep getting them caught and they broke. I got pair of beats on sale 70 bucks and i had best buy gift card for 20 so paid 53 and some change they have been the best i've had for durability. They sound is good but 50/50 skull candy's i had sounded bout the same to me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Added the Porta Pro,not sure if the sport is any better. Definitionaly,how should i name the thread?

Beats are overpriced,won't be adding those.Not everyone can get them on sale.

Won't be adding those.Kinda average. Look cool though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cchap07:
I love my skullcandy Heavy Medals. They are a bit on the pricey side $80 but have amazing bass and great sound quality. And a free lifetime warranty is amazing.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
You're right, they are overpriced.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] hbkmog:
Nope I always warn people against those brands if you read my earlier posts.

My equipment are from Denon, Audio Techinica, Hifiman, etc.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Hey guys

The teardown by iFixit shows the audio codec as Qualcomm WCD9310. Should I be considering more powerful headphones for the list?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] abe in space:
I mention the SportaPro rather than the PortaPro not because they're better (they have identical drivers, actually; SportaPro just tends to have black rather than blue housings), but because they're cheaper for the same drivers. If you'd prefer the PP headband, then that's the one to go with, but twice as much for a headband and a goofy blue housing isn't my style. PortaPros are where the drivers first debuted, though; they only later spread to the KSC35 and Sportas.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] florian3000:
Do we have any news about full Mic/Controls/etc compatible earphones already? Like from someone that tested those functions already.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
Thermaltake Isurus - $30-40 CAD

They are rebranded Audio Technica CKM99's. Come with the inline single button remote+mic and the converter to use it as a headset for a PC. The stock tips are abysmal so you might want to get a new set from Comply or somewhere else. Last time I checked they were very very very low on stock and had to be ordered so I'm not sure how one might find them easily these days.

Head-Fi review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/the...icrophone-diamond-ht-isu005ebbl-black/reviews

http://www.head-fi.org/t/587765/thermaltake-isurus-review-and-comparison-to-the-gr07

I also use a pair of Etymotic HF5's which are more of a premium option but they do come in the earphone/headset version as well. Same drivers as the HF5's and they sound amazing.

http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf3.html
[Nexus 4 Accessories] i.l.p:
I use Sennheiser IE7's on my HTC HD2 so will be using them on my Nexus 4 too when i get it.

They sound really good using power amp, the treble is rolled off on these headphones though so have to turn the treble dial up quite a bit, sound amazing after that though.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] ludovicien:
I have the Nexus 4 and can confirm that it does come bundled with earphones of the IEM sort and some replacement tips. They are black, with silver caps facing outwards and feel pretty cheap. On the left hand side around 10 cm down from the ear is a plastic switch housing the Mic and a single button. When playing music this button pauses the song when pressed. If you press and hold Google now vice search appears and invites you to speak now. No volume control or track skip.

The good news is that these earphones are the equal of any sub 50 Euro IEM and round pretty good if worn over the ear. The bad news, and its not that bad, is that the N4 does not sound as good as the Nexus S. But the Nexus S had tremendous sound quality for a phone and the N4 is definitely not bad. I have been using it for the last few days with Sennheiser HD 25 ii-1 closed back headphones and with Ultimate Ears 700s. The sound is good on both and the N4 can drive both with ease. With a bit of equalization using Jet Audio it sounds very good. I won't be abandoning my Cowon J3 yet however as I prefer to save my phone battery for chatting, surfing and occasional on the move online radio. I tried the bundled IEMs reading this thread and would advise anyone to wait and listen before throwing away money on cheap earphones which will almost certainly be worse. I am thinking of the €40 Sonys, Philips, Skullcandy rubbish I've bought over the years at airports etc when there's no other choice.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cchap07:
In my opinion they are worth every penny. I had have countless scullcandys that I broke, um I mean broke because of defect ;). They have always replaced them no questions asked and very quickly. I have had $100's of dollars worth of headphones for maybe $100 dollars and have slowly been upgrading the replacement till I got to the Heavy Medals. Say what you will about them being overpriced but I swear by Skullcandy.

Beats on the other hand are crap. I won a pair in a contest and they broke three times within a year. And these really did break for no reason. I always babied them and only kept them at home. I
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jsapp:
I am using the Sennheiser PXC310 BT headphones with the phone. Pricey and you can't use them for phone calls. But the best sounding headphones for use with Bluetooth I have listened to. Although I admit this is the first pair of Bluetooth headphones that weren't under $100.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] akbisw:
JVC HA-FX101 Once you hear that bass, its hard to go back to something else.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Those are some nice buds you've got. Sadly only the french nexus 4 has bundled IEM's and more like $5 ones. Don't know why though,no one else is getting them...must be a french law.

Pricey is right! Whoa.At that price they better be good.

added.

Any headphones with a single button work well.Any with 3 only the middle one works.

Not sure i should add these. Best genre for these in your opinion?

Haha. you should be more careful with the 'defects' . Not everyone can get these on sale,so like beats,i won't be putting them up.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DLFB:
for travelling: Audio Technica ATH-ANC7

for the gym/running: Meelectronics M6P
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Ace42:
I was considering trying the new Apple Earpods or a pair of Mixrs.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] spacep0pe:
I use SoundMagic PL50s with my N4 and they sound great, a little bass light for most people but the mids are mind blowing, seriously the best mids I've ever heard from IEMs.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] levi-17:
I personally like and own these http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B004S7Q8CA/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1353283623&sr=8-1&pi=SL75 the reviews don't lie great price.

And I'm soon upgrading to these

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B008X8HZZO/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1353283852&sr=8-1&pi=SL75
[Nexus 4 Accessories] James.UBC:
I have 3 pairs right now and they're all pretty much perfect

Porta Pros, TMA-1 and MDR-v6

porta pros are the cheapest and sound pretty great for all types of music, does tend to catch hair sometimes but it's super light and comfy.

tma1 is a little bass heavy but that's perfect for electronic music :) looks great

mdr v6 is pretty cheap and has a nice flat response so it's good for just about anything
[Nexus 4 Accessories] irishrally:
The headphone jack on my N4 seems tightly toleranced. I've tried 3 sets of headphones, 3.5mm, and they all fit and work perfectly. I tried to connect a headphone amplifier to the phone through a 3.5mm straight cable and it didn't fit. Looking closely at the straight cable jack, it did look a little bit bigger than the other 3.5mm jacks on the headphones. However, the headphone amp straight cable did fit fine on a Nexus 7 and a Nexus S. I ordered a new 3.5mm straight cable. There is no over molding, etc. stopping the jack from fully inserting.

When I held the straight cable into the N4 with some pressure it did work. The N4 sounds excellent (think NS) with a little amplification.

EDIT: Just in case it wasn't clear, this is not a complaint about the N4.

I use these: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD...1353309451&sr=8-24&keywords=sennheiser+studio

Very accurate sound but not the most comfortable.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] [hfm]:
I use s4a and comply tips. Great value for the quality.

I've spent more on better units in the past, but since I drag them everywhere with me I feel a little better if I lose or break ones that sound great but cost a tad less. :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Don't waste your money on apple ear pods you ought to buy these Sony in ear headphones they have 16mm drivers and cost $10.66

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-ED12...id=1353338535&sr=1-3&keywords=sony+headphones
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Get the s4a instead. See first post.

i'm liking the m6p. i'll be putting it up.

The e10 holds better value though.

s4a is the one you want.See first post. Identical but the button works. s4i wont have controls working.

porta pro's already up. JVC challenge the mdr v6 for cheaper. I'll check out the tma1.

interesting. I'll look into those.

pricey.nice set though.

You've put it very well,sound great but cost a tad less is the purpose of this thread.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] zander145:
I love very heavy bass and I'm not opposed to shelling out some cash for a really good pair of in ear earbuds. Would your recommendation be the s4a's?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DLFB:
You said you really love heavy bass and willing to shell out some cash? If you don't mind a portable headphone amp connected to your phone:

Headphone amp + Beyerdynamic DT770s

even the folks @ head-fi agree.

http://www.head-fi.org/products/beyerdynamic-dt-770-pro-80-closed-studio-headphones

It feels like you brought the whole club on a pair of headphones. The bass is very solid.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aranea100:
I have just got my nexii 4 and 10 today. My cheap Philips headphones are a tidbit too short especially for nexus 10 so they don't cut the sound off the speakers. Can anyone suggest a headphone that'll work for both, preferably with control buttons and below $40? Thanks a lot.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Well , if you're going all out, Monster Miles Davis Tribute ($180) or the whole nine yards for some Shure SE530 ($240) like a boss.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
check out the first post and see what you like.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aranea100:
Thanks, I did but only one of them has more than 1 button and mic and that one says compatible with iphone. I don't know if that means compatible with nexii 4 and 10. Does anyone know?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Pyroshane:
I was looking for a replacement for my Audio Technica ATH-CK7s because their cable is getting frayed and they don't have an inline mic or audio controls so I went with the new Klipsch Image S4A-II IEMs and I am kind of disappointed. They sound pretty good, but nowhere near as good as my CK7s and cost about $30 more.

One question, though: With the CK7s multiple reviewers actually recommended that you "break in" the IEMs by connecting them to an audio source and playing loud music through them for about 48-72 hours. I tested them before and after doing so and there was a noticeable improvement. I have not seen anything similar about the S4As, so I am assuming it was just for the CK7s (which have 11mm drivers in a titanium body, if that makes any difference)?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Any headset with one button works fine. Any 3 button iPhone headset only the middle button works. It's a compromise really.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] aranea100:
Thank you. Does anyone know if there will be headphones available with proper controls?