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[Nexus 4 Accessories] benrees21:
Can someone tell me what is the proper name for earphones that are just round? I don't like the ones that stick right in your ears. I always go with Sony for my earphones/headphones but I'm looking for a little upgrade to them, I like the bass provided with Sony's so if I can find some that have the same bass but better overall sound I'd be happy. Thanks.

I normally get these. Not the best looking but very good sound for a little price.

http://www.argos.co.uk/m/static/Product/partNumber/5340459/Trail/searchtext>SONY+EARPHONES.htm

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
They're called earbuds

I probably should add a couple to the list. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] benrees21:
Ahh thanks. Don't know how people have earphones sticking right in their ears!!

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] chrisjcks:
I just picked these up for my new phone,

Now I gotta wait for the damn phone....still.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Better sound quality that way. Only thing better is a full headgear. It's not for everyone though cause it gets uncomfortable if you don't have a good fit. Foam tips help for long use.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] drht:
I used to wear 15$ earphones. Thankfully, I discovered the Beyerdynamic DTX 101 iE and can't go back to cheap hw. Ample, natural sound, albeit a bit weak on bass.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dubt17:
I can back the SE215's, had them for a year and just now getting wire issues. These things are tough, love them to death, and audio is perfect!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] r3loaded2010:
I'm planning to buy some nice Etymotics to go with my soon-to-be-ordered Nexus 4. I was looking at the hf5, but there's also the phone headset version in the form of the hf2 and hf3.

Does anyone know whether the Nexus 4's TRRS connector uses mic on ring, ground on sleeve (like my Galaxy S) or mic on sleeve, ring on ground (like the iPhone)? I assume that the hf2 uses the former while the hf3 uses the latter (unless I'm mistaken?). Please let me know, I don't want to buy some expensive headphones that I can only use by holding down the mic button lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] roughavoc:
Weak on bass? whats wrong with you! 0:

As for me, CAL! and I might be getting some VSONIC GR02's, need to do some research on headfi
[Nexus 4 Accessories] sub69:
Personally, I use WestOne 4R earphones with my Nexus 4 - but I fully appreciate that these would not be for everyone...

For a budget set of earphones, I'm surprised that no-one has mentioned the Sennheiser CX-300 / CX-215 / CX-200. I found the series to be pretty decent. My wife likes them, too.

Anything that costs less than $20 will be pretty terrible, so there's little to choose between them besides design.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DroidMahn:
Klipsch Image s4a. Amazing headphones, 'Nuff said.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] drht:
HAHAHA. I come from overamplified cheap earphones, it's hard to break the habits.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
If your looking for some cheap high quality ear buds here are some sennheiser MX 270 and MX 365

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MX...353687985&sr=8-1&keywords=mx+270+-+sennheiser

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-MX-365-Earphones-White/dp/B005920D1A/ref=pd_sim_e_2

I think I'm gonna pick up one of these
[Nexus 4 Accessories] yinkus:
This is what I use:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/JVC-HAFX1X-...7Q8CA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353756154&sr=8-

1

Best I ever had
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
hey guys,i've updated the thread.

Wasnt too sure about the beyerdynamics,drht,but otherwise good recommendations all round.

Also,a review of the E10's after a few days use would be nice, chrisjcks.

If i missed your recommendation or such like, let me know. :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] robs898:
These are fantastic had them for a few months best IEM i've bought! Im waiting for my nexus 4 too but they sound great with the Galaxy Nexus :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] edgeicator:
Does anyone else have to apply a fair bit of pressure to insert their headphones? The jack seems really tight to me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Yep, it's been mentioned a few pages back.

Had the same experience on the Optimus Black when it was new. Just wait for the 'click'. It disappeared after a while.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] svengalis:
Just ordered these. I know JVC makes some crazy awesome shelf systems with killer base so I can't wait to try these out.

I also ordered a pair of these because they were on sale so that I can compare the two.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000WAHFBK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00
[Nexus 4 Accessories] modstorm:
If you're getting Skullcandy, get the Ink'd which is their cheapest model. I previously had the 50/50 which are quite a bit more expensive and I can notice almost no difference between the two. Only difference is that the Ink'd don't have in-line controls but that is not really a problem for me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
How good are these im debating between the xtreme explosives and the sennheiser MX 270?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Nice! Post it right here. :D

Really trying to avoid skullcandy,simply because they are not very good value for money,i.e there's always something better for the price.

JVC Xtreme Xplosivs FTW!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Stretlow:
Hi Chaps, informative thread, thanks

I unfortunately lost a pair of loud ears when i was out at weekend... loved them, my old man bought them me about 3 years ago. Im one of these "baseheads" probably spend upto £50 ($80)

Are the three in the basehead section the best I could get for the money?

Thanks for the help
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rec71:
I'm trying these RHA MA450i headphones next:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B008ET9VY0

Made in the UK (Glasgow I think). :)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] heat361:
Are they loud because I'm using some Sony mdrs that don't get that loud plus I stream from Google music
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Toadily:
Is there an earphone w/ mic whose 3 button control works? Even with the help of an app.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
No Bowers & Wilkins anyone?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
Used to use this: http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354165086&sr=1-12

But now I use this: http://www.amazon.com/MEElectronics...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354165086&sr=1-18
[Nexus 4 Accessories] FaDeGFX:
Allright so I got these headphones a couple months ago and they are the best!! trust me when I say this, these headphones are worth a million bucks! They fit so perfectly in to your ear as well and never fall off. Bass is strong but not too strong. The BEST I TELL YOU!

Bose IE2

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/bose-bose-ie2-in-ear-headphones-ie2/10154225.aspx
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
soundmagic E10 are awesome.

Very very loud. You wont be disappointing.

Nope ,not without hardware modding.

Updates coming soon!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Nicthalon:
I personally love Bluetooth headphones, and the ones offered by Jaybird (jaybirdgear.com) are awesome. They are a bit pricy, but they have fantastic sound and are great for working out, with a lifetime guarantee against sweat.

They have a good mic, full audio and phone controls, and work great with Nexus 4.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] raazman:
Wowo....the BLUEBUDS X look very tempting.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Sinocelt:
:good: Indeed.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
Thinking of picking up a pair of Westone 4R's tomorrow. However has anyone used the EPIC Mics cable with any of the Westones to see if it works correctly for Nexus 4/Droids?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] noobdeagle:
Westone 4r's are amazing good choice !, i use my Shure SE535's more tho because i find that i like their sound signature better

as for OP Isnt the shure SE215 a budget IEM?, the SE535, westone 4r, Earsonics SM3 should be premium tier.

also my recomendations for OP list all confirmed to sound amazing with the Nexus 4;

Jays Q-Jays - http://www.jays.se/q-jays

Audiotechnica M50 - http://audio-technica.com.au/products/pro-audio/m50-white/

Shure SE535 - http://www.shure.com/americas/produ...nes/se-models/se535-sound-isolating-earphones
[Nexus 4 Accessories] AshtonTS:
I'm going to be rocking my EarPods with my Nexus 4 :cool:
[Nexus 4 Accessories] noobdeagle:
this is so wrong i dont know where to begin, ive spent LOTS of money on high headphones/earphones/IEMS essentially if your buying 'hi-fi' equipment then yes a phone will not power it sufficiently; however high end equipment like IEMS are very easy to drive and the difference in IEM quality is very obvious even on phones (with decent DACS) and with lossy audio (VBR -v0).

you should'nt deter people from buying expensive Earphones/IEMS/headphones instead its important that people read the specs and pick something that their device will run effectively and provide the sound signatures that they prefer no matter what the price (provided they are willing to part with the $$$).
[Nexus 4 Accessories] M0D3RNAFR0:
Ditto

I've been using these for over a year and will agree for the most part that they're really good. Not so much "million bucks" good. haha but some of the best quality/durable earphones for under $100!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] n1ggyn1ce:
been using my bang & olufsen headphones and the sound quality is amazingly crisp. However I got small ears so they don't fit quite as comfortably. If I put earbuds, they keep popping out of my ear lol.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] selectah:
Can anybody recommend the MEElectronics A161P on the nexus 4. Also in my consideration: ue 700, shure se215. What do you guys think? Any other recommendations in this Price range?

Gesendet von meinem MB525 mit Tapatalk 2
[Nexus 4 Accessories] facetubespam:
Never used the A161P before, but I've owned a bunch of MEElectronics IEMs and they all work great, plus their customer service is superb.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
OMG they're unreal. I had to get a new pair because my HF5's are just done. The entire sheath for the cable is splitting apart and I had already RMA'd them once. Called them again and they said they'd gladly fix them for a fee but wouldn't issue me a replacement for the exact same issue I had RMA'd the first pair for. Needless to say, they won't be getting any more of my money as I was seriously considering the Er4's as my next purchase. Read up a lot on the Westone 4R's and I found out that they share the flat response that Etymotic has.

I did also manage to get the EPIC Mics cable that is manufactured by Westone themselves and I can confirm it does work flawlessly for Android with the single inline button+mic. This cable is also compatible with other earphones with removable cables so its a worthwhile purchase at $45. From a glance the cable looks very cheap but I assure you it is very well constructed. Westone's official site shows them sold out so you may have to order them from Amazon or other retailers.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] noobdeagle:
the UE700 is the same league as the Jays Q-jays i believe they are both dual balanced armature but the Jays can be had for cheaper and they sound relatively the same. either is a good choice, the only issue with Shure is that they are quite large and universal fit IEMS like the 215 are not comfortable for everyone.

---------- Post added at 07:56 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:52 AM ----------

Glad you like them, i used to have Etymotic to and the Cabling on them are very thin it always worried me but i never actually ever damaged the cables :P; it is however one reason i went with shure because the cables are really thick and kevlar braided so i don't think they will be breaking anytime soon.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] batano:
i use the Razr Electra.

I know its called a "Gameing Headset" but because it just has a Square at the cable, where the mic is located, you can use it with any phone (i preffer this :D ) it has a really good bass and sounds really good even for mobile gaming (and also for normal gaming if you want to)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PotatoEngine4:
Anybody used the a-jays 4?

Dont know will it be a good purchase or not. My only concern is whether all the headset buttons will work or not.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] noobdeagle:
I'd suggest buying headphones without controls then look for an adapter. This will give you more options. I've not used the a jays but I've used a few other jays products and they were all very good
[Nexus 4 Accessories] pichu23:
can anyone recommend a pair of earphones.

best if it's in ears with the buds.

budget would be around 20-30 quids.

Thanks
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
I babied the etymotics and still the sheath started to split around the connector and the shirt clip. Really does suck to see them in that shape knowing how well they sound. Maybe I'll get the cables redone from somewhere else later on. I have heard of people getting cable replacement done on them.

Sent from my XT910
[Nexus 4 Accessories] cramu:
I can recommend the 'a-JAYS One+' for 40 EUR.

The single button works well and is tweakable by 'JAYS Headset Control' or 'Headset Droid'.

Sound is pretty nice for all kinds of music.

The cables are flat and tangle-free, which works fine but looks kind of odd.

What I don't like so far is the L-plug.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Keigi:
I use the Munitio Billets 9mm, everything works perfect, great sound. :victory: Mic works too

http://store.munitio.com/Store/Product/Sku/CPFA000025-01?CategoryCode=Billets

$14.99 MW3 Series

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Munitio-Cal...92390089?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item35c24246c9
[Nexus 4 Accessories] dkotoric:
if you want cheap but good especially if you exercise get the Philips - ActionFit Sports Earbud Headphones. I own also a $100 set of earbuds and like these Philips better and they are only about $15 to $20.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Philips+-+ActionFit+Sports+Earbud+Headphones/2150113.p;jsessionid=3209C8944176A90740367498FD507B90.bbolsp-app04-53?id=1218312184232&skuId=2150113&st=philips%20earbuds&cp=1&lp=10
[Nexus 4 Accessories] iam_emailer:
Incompatible earphones with a mic?

Hey there,

Has anyone experienced an incompatibility issue with any type of earphones with a microphone? I have a Skullcandy Ink'd 2, which comes with a microphone and remote, and every time I plug it into my Nexus 4, everything else but the microphone works with the phone. Even remote works fine, but just the microphone. When I try to record something while the earphones attached, it captures nothing but a series of ticks and some hisses.

Would this be a hardware issue, or just a general compatibility issue?

Thanks in advance!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Sony MH1-C seems to have really good reviews and impressions. Great reviews here on the Head-Fi impression thread.

Many saying that it sounds

better than 130$ IEM's !!

Plus , bulk packaging available [ no fake ones found yet, it seems]

@ 27-30$!!

For those who already know, can you tell me , which comply tips would fit this phone and soundmagic em10? Also, till now I generally prefer the smallest tips [ ME-6,SM PL-30, Creative EP-630, Brainwavz M2 etc, sometime tri or bi-flanges as well ] , is it risky to go with just 3xsmall ones? Large is definitely useless for me, but not sure whether med or small would fit for the particular tip.

EDIT : Never mind, doesn't seem to fit, according to post #94 in this thread.

EDIT 2 : Cheapest link I could find.But not sure whether it is fake or not, but have ordered it anyway. Let's see. Other sites seem to be dealextreme & negri etc. [ Google MH1C bulk ]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/321035105105?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
Here is a thread from Head-Fi that is basically a huge list of reviews done by one member on various iem's/earphones in different categories ranging all the way from $5 - $1000+ . Good starting point if you're looking for some serious audio gear.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/mul...s-compared-rock-it-sounds-r-50-added-11-29-12
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Unfortunately, no thread for iem with mic..

Here is another http://www.head-fi.org/t/541204/concise-multi-iem-comparison-meizu-ep-40-added-nov-30th-2012

Also, here is the main discussion thread for Sony hmc1.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/632892/review-sony-mh1-the-best-kept-secret

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
True but most of those manufacturers have a version of that same iem with mic so most people should be able to check the manufacturers website and find one with it. Also the one's in the higher category can be switched to a mic version by replacing the cable if the iem supports it.

Sent from my XT910
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Hrithan2020:
Is it, I have always found the number to be very low. Didn't know about the latter part, how many support that?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Nexus 4 Accessories] PotatoEngine4:
I think a good purchase would be the on-ear V-MODA Crossfade M-80 headphones.

Still haven't seen a single negative review on head-fi. They are available for about $150 on amazon, though expensive their worth it.

http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-On-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B005HSDLCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354896378&sr=8-1&keywords=v+moda+m80
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Albert62:
Has anyone tried with Apple's NEW Earpods?

I bought them for my Xperia but they didn't work :| but my Nexus is almost here so i was wondering if they work :D
[Nexus 4 Accessories] paulbeattie:
The EarPods work just fine. The single button works and so does the microphone. The volume control buttons don't work. There may be a way to get them working but I've not seen it or looked for one.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
I'm using the Epic Mics cable made by Westone for my 4R's but i've heard that the cable is usable for almost all IEM's since a lot of them seem to share the same connector. However, this only works if your IEM's support removable cables. If it isn't the same connector but you have removable cables, just search up a version of the cable with mic on google or something. I'm sure someone must have come up with it.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] BumbleG:
I'd recommend Brainwavz R1's from mp4nation.net, they're generally pretty well known on Head-Fi as a company that makes budget headphones capable of punching quite a bit above their price. These ones in particular have a fairly balanced, clear sound, although I find that they can lose a little detail at higher volumes compared to my other headphones. They're on sale for $37.50 US right now with free worldwide shipping. I don't like to spend too much on portable headphones since it makes them rather prohibitive to replace if I damage or lose them, so this hits a bit of a sweet spot for me.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] n1ggyn1ce:
so I just made the plunge and bought some bluebuds.. Tested it out at home and the sound quality is amazing. True test will be tomorrow at the gym or out jogging. Let's just say for now, it looks like it was worth the $$$.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] jnewman1991:
For those out there not looking to drop a small fortune on ear buds, check out the Monoprice 8320. They are 8 bucks on Amazon and the people over at head-fi love them.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
Sorry guys,I've had exams

I'll update on Saturday.

Great to see your going on well.

Thanks,I'll probably rename that. However,I'm trying to keep things cheaper than the actual phone....;)
[Nexus 4 Accessories] raazman:
Does it have media buttons and do they work with Android?
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Stretlow:
Bought the E10's sound ace with my N4

Really nice base.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] nomixing:
Jabra Chill

Hi Guys I've been using these Jabra Chill for a couple of days and have found them really comfortable.

View attachment 1561084

and I have got fussy ear's,
[Nexus 4 Accessories] n1ggyn1ce:
has volume buttons, pairs easily w/android and the sound quality is excellent for a bluetooth device. I went jogging and they held up in my ears thanks to the little ear cushions. Basically I'd recommend them for gym/jogging. If you just wanna listen to music, I'd go for cheaper cable cord headphones..
[Nexus 4 Accessories] alexanderi:
I have a Diztronic TPU case on. But my Share SE215 does not really fit well. Its kind of loosen.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
added pics :D

More headphones to follow.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] kirdroid:
None of the good high end ear phones work for volume controls.. more of a problem with android. Even downloaded the headphone control app to map the single button control to do volume controls but doesn't work well as well. Haven't found a high end earphone which has mic and volume controls.

If anyone knows one please recommend, most or almost all are iPhone compatible. The android compatible ones only have single button mic control and no volume controls. Not looking for low quality earphones.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Allanitomwesh:
You can get high end buds and change the cable to one with single button and mic. Volume controls dont work on android phones except with Beats Audio or the sony headset on an NXT Xperia.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] slowpc:
my over the ears that I use are my Astro A30's and my IEars I use a set of classic Ultimate ears series before Logitech went all crazy with the brand.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] DarkShoko:
hello

hi guys can someone help me to find a over the ears headset for my nexus 4? like the size of "Beats solo"

i got 80 $ to spend..

someone? :D

edit:

how is that?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sennhei....p;tab=reviews?id=1218102966969&skuId=9417295
[Nexus 4 Accessories] evonc:
Just got my phone yesterday and I can confirm both the westone with epic mics cable and my tt isurus working as intended with the single button and mic. Can play, pause, rewind, forward and long press to go to google now.

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Nexus 4 Accessories] tyea:
LG HBS-730, (i.e. Tone+) are $42 on amazon and work well. Features I like: vibration for call, voice command for calling, can vocalize text messages received, long battery life, ear canal speakers.

LGE-Occam, Tapatalk
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Albert62:
Tested Apple's Ear Pods (iPhone 5/iPod 5G) works excellent! :D Like Allanitomwesh said, Only the volume buttons don't work
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Nexonian:
Low budget tip for a stereo headset with mic & 1 button: Sony MH650c. They are around 8 € on ebay and offer great audio quality for that price.

A few things to watch out for:

- Make sure you get the MH650c version. This is the CTIA model which is compatible with Nexus 4. The one without c is OMTP and doesn't work. See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=35794117#post35794117

- Anything significantly below 7 € is probably a fake.

- Allow ~1 week of burn in before judging the sound quality

- The headsets come with 3 different sizes of silicon inserts. Make sure you pick the right ones that perfectly fit in your ear. This has a great impact on sound quality.

The last two points basically apply to all headphones.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] Mancubus99:
I tested a few headphones and settled on the Monster iSport IEM. Amazing sound quality, tangle proof, look cool, are guaranteed to never fall out of your ears no matter what (I read a review where a boxer used these while sparring) super comfortable and they are the most durable ear buds on the market, PERIOD (they are machine washable).

They have volume controls and a play/pause button but the volume control only works on Apple devices. Highly recommended.
[Nexus 4 Accessories] rdoane:
For those of you with the Klipsch S4As, do people complain of an echo when you're on calls? I had a pair of these with my Galaxy Nexus but apparently a bug in ICS caused there to be an echo for those on the other end. I swapped them out for S4is and it was no longer a problem. How do the S4As work now on JB and the N4? Also has anybody tried the new S4A II's? I just ordered a pair and will report back. Thanks!
[Nexus 4 Accessories] xdviper:
Just ordered an pair of the jvc extreme explosives headphones. They were cheap and reviews stated they were as good for the price, some have stated they were close to the image S4s. Staples had the beats in ears for sale this weekend for $50, so I missed that or else the beats would have been great. I just look for bass in the music I listen too so the beats would have been perfect.