Ultimate Ears SuperFi 4vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)I love these buds. There are really only 3 choices for iPhone earbuds if you want the mic/control feature. I tried the UB7 Ultimate Buds Apple / Etymotic ER6i and the V-Moda Vibe Duos and these won out.
Etymotic ER6i are the same price, but not enough bass for me. They are a little bigger and not the most attractive. Only 90 day warranty. Uses the original iPhone cable which is good.
The Duos have WAY too much bass and weak highs. Some like them, but for me they sounded muddy and awful next to the UEs. The mic was big and bulky and the button was too small. The cloth cable makes noises in your ear when it rubs against your clothes. Really annoying. Mic isn't as good as the Apple phones.
The Super.fi's have a great design. Very light and I got a great fit. A really nice balanced sound. The button is a little hard to press at first, but after a while it loosens up and you get the hang of where to press - right in the middle. No other cons on these. The case is small and easy to carry. Every phones should come with a case this cool. Cable is the perfect length. Mic sounds as good if not better than the Apple phones. Nobody can tell I'm using a mic.
I hope this helps with a decision. I worked hard making this choice. You can't go wrong with these beautiful buds!!!

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The super.fi 4vi incorporates the same speaker technology and sound signatures used in Ultimate Ears custom personal monitors, featuring detailed bass with crisp and clean mids and highs. In addition, the noise isolating design reduces ambient interference and enhances sound quality.The ultra compact and lightweight housing makes for a comfortable fit and is perfect for the active, fashion minded consumer. The machined aluminum housing compliments the sophisticated look and feel of the iPhone. An inline control button allows you to answer/end phone calls and control music/video playback functions.

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Ultimate Ears MetroFi 200 Noise Isolating Earphones Review

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(More customer reviews)This review is about the Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 200 series. I got these about 1 month ago from an "unnamed" bargain website for $30. By far the best headphone purchase I've made. I have previously owned a few pairs of Shure E2C's, V-Moda Bass Freq earbuds, and numerous cheapos.
I wear these around the city on a daily basis (Go Steelers), and in the loud environment around the hospitals and buses, the -16dB isolation stands true. This doesn't mean you WON'T hear the noise, but it doesn't override your music. Admittedly, I struggled to find the earbud tips that provided the best isolation with the best bass response (I prefer a slightly emphasized but truly-tuned bass response). Ultimately, I stuck with the ones that came stock on it (though they weren't the most bass).
These are comfortable, versatile, and true to the sound of your music. I love that they have a "slider" to tame the cords a bit, and you can wear them quite easily by wrapping the cord around your ear (illustrated in video).
I'm quite the audiophile, but I just can't afford a nice $500 pair of headphones (who can?!?). These are as close as you're going to get to a nice pair of dual or triple-driver earbuds without shelling out the kind of money that those traditionally cost. The frequency response on these is true to the specs. They have a CLEAR sound and allow me to hear some finite background add-ins that I had struggled to hear in my music before. I'm a studio engineer by trade, and I know good sound. Though these aren't the best earbud-style headphones I've ever used, they by far outperform Shure E2Cs, V Moda Bass Freqs, Shure E4Cs, SCL2s, and the new M-Audio U.E. imitation monitors.
All in all, I'd buy another pair of these if they broke - no questions asked.
Enjoy the music!

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The Metro.fi 200 has the best quality acoustic technology available, making it our best single value in-ear speaker product. Thre Metro.fi 200's comfortable in-ear design provides noise isolation that reduces ambient interference and enhances quality of sound. The body has a small and lightweight yet durable form factor for the active lifestyle. Accessories include three single flange silicone ear tip sizes: small, medium and large, and one set of dual flange silicone ear tips along with a pocket ready hard carrying case. Product specifications are single, high performance, dynamic speaker, 104 dB SPL/mW at 1kHz input sensitivity, 16 Ohms nominal impedance, 46 inch cable length, 1/8 inch (3.5mm) gold plated stereo plug, 20 Hz-13,000 Hz frequency response, and 16 dB of noise isolation

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Beats by Dr. Dre Tour Mobile with Control Talk In-Ear Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)Just received my In-Ear Beats today, so this is my first impression.
(1) Packaging & Marketing:
Excellent! Yes, we ARE paying for the packaging so I can see where some of the money goes. The in-ear Headphones themselves are in round black container with two sets of rubber adjustment sets inside.
The headphones come out of the packet easily (you can do it with one hand)
and the actual headphones look GREAT. Black glossy case setting with a silver center and a red B.
Packaging and marketing: *****five stars
(2) Quality:
Although some have questioned the quality I beg to differ. For starters, the red cord fitting into each headphone is tight, there are no gaps. This is a major design flaw with less quality product. You do not want gaps when it comes to electronic connections for obvious reasons. The end of the cable fitting into the 3.5 jack is also tight. The seem to put an extra piece of hard plastic there as well. The jack itself is gold plated for solid connections.
Quality: *****five stars
(3) Fitting:
The out of box rubber fittings didn't fit at all.
The headphones easily fell out. Changed to the larger pair of fittings and bingo,
solid fit. The red cord is flat and doesn't get tangled easily. The headphones are designed to fit deep into the ear, almost on a slight slant...something I am not used to. I can see how some reviewers do not like how these feel. It will take some getting used to. What I do like about them is the weight. They are very, very light.
Fitting: ****four stars
(4) Sound:
Ahh, this is where the rubber meets the road. Once the headphones are properly placed in your ear,
the sound is very, very good. I have to note that I use a headphone *amp Fiio E5, (I'll explain why in a minute). Best I have heard from an in-ear headphone thus far. As a matter of fact, I own the Sennheiser HD428, and the in-ear Beats are close to the quality of the Senn's, considering they are an in-ear headphone. Bass is deep and tight, the highs are excellent, and the mid-range is well balanced.
Sound: *****five starts
(5) Price:
I paid $90, and to me these buds appear to be well worth it. Again, I just received them, but will do a follow-up. If you think $90-$100 is a lot to spend on headphones, and it is, consider dinner for two and a movie plus gas for the car will run you about $100. When the movie is done in 2.5 hrs, your money is gone. Didn't like the movie, too bad. At least with Beats, all you have to do is change the track, and you will have quality sounding music for years to enjoy.
Price: ****four stars
*Headphone amp: The reason I use the Fiio E5 headphone amp is for sound clarity. Music sounds much better when the proper power source is applied. Best $20 bucks I have spent in a long time. Try it and you'll be amazed also.

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Finally hear what you've been missing. Beats Tour high resolution in-ear headphones deliver incredibly accurate reproduction of today''s digital music even with demanding hip hop rock and RANDB which crushes ordinary earbuds. Thanks to exclusive Monster technologies you''ll experience clear and natural vocals detailed highs and deep powerful bass. With Tour ControlTalk, you get the same amazing listening experience of the original Beats by Dr. Dre Tour, with the added convenience of a built-in Monster ControlTalk. ControlTalk gives you on-cable control of your music, as well as easy, high quality hands-free calling. Youll enjoy quick-access music playback control, like volume, play/pause and tracking, without having to dig for your iPod. Plus, the high-grade mic and sound-isolating headphones all combine to let you hear and be heard much more clearly than you ever could with your phone to your ear.FEATURES:Hear What Youve Been Missing - At Monster we are true audiophiles, having researched audio technology for over 30 years to develop the finest audio cables, home theater speakers, and headphones. Now, we are proud to unveil Beats Tour featuring Monsters newly developed driver design. Because the ultra-fast response time, the Beats Tour driver can accurately reproduce the full sound and details of todays digital music with precise clarity, natural vocals, and big bass punch.ControlTalk: The Ultimate in iPod and iPhone Control and iPhone/Music Phone Hands-Free Calling - With the built-in ControlTalk remote, you get on-cable control of your music, as well as easy, high quality hands-free calling. Youll enjoy quick-access music playback control, like volume, play/pause and tracking, without having to dig for your iPod or iPhone. Plus, the high-grade mic and high-resolution, sound-isolating headphones all combine to let you hear and be heard much more clearlyand convenientlythan you ever could with your iPhone to your ear.The World

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GE Earbuds with In-Line Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)I got this as replacements for the headphones that come with the iPhone...unfortunately, they don't quite work for it.
1) The microphone is wayyyy down on the cord. Not near mouth level at all - actually at about my waist. So I can't really use it to talk on the phone hands-free, since I have to hold the mike up near my mouth.
2) The microphone isn't "clickable" to pause the music, fast-forward the music, answer calls, etc.
So, while I have no problems with the sound quality, fit, etc - they are pretty useless for my purposes.

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Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Review

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(More customer reviews)I am a long time audiophile and dedicated headphone/earphone buff. I currently own the top line `phones from most of the major manufacturers including Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Sony, Etymotic, AKG, AT, etc. I state this only in an effort to establish my bona fides and not to put down the views any other reviewer. This said, let me state unequivocally that I consider these earphones to be an excellent value. Contrary to the previous review, the bass response is both plentiful and very well balanced. However, as with all in-ear-monitors, the seal between the silicone tip and the ear canal is all important. No seal, no bass--it's that simple. These shouldn't be confused with Apple's other, cheaper in-ear model. These are dual driver earphones and offer considerably higher fidelity than most single driver designs. Despite being much cheaper than most other maker's dual driver models, they are the equal of earphones costing twice as much or more. To compare them to iPod earbuds is absolutely ludicrous. Very highly recommended.

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Sennheiser MM60 iP Mobile Headset for i-Phone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted mobile, audiophile grade over-the-ear iPod headphones to replace my old Sony's. Overall, I love these. Combine this with the fact that as a headset they include a hidden, full range mic for use for messaging tools like Office Communicator, and you've got a real winner. To wit...
Sonically, these are excellent. Smooth, solid base. Unbeleivably rich and full sounding, with natural highs and no hint of tinniness. Smooth transitions and very transparent sound. They EQ very nicely to match everything from Mozart to MegaDeth. And best of all - they FOLD and store away nicely in their own case. The case is the size of an eyeglass case, but thinner. Great for popping in the laptop bag or napsack and not worrying about tangled, broken cords anymore. If you've only used earbuds before - even the best earbuds - the full, natural bass and broad frequency response of this headset will absolutely blow you away... try them and see for yourself. Details missing in music before are suddenly apparent and thoroughly enjoyed again.
From a comfort perspective, they are a little on the tight side for my head, applying some extra presssure to the ears noticable during extended listening. But, they are new and might loosen up some. The swiveling earpieces are nice in that they rotate the headband easily behind your head, but you can't get them to sit exactly the way you want. I wish the the earpieces were maybe a few mm larger in diameter and cupped to cover the ear better, but the intent is to make these highly mobile... mission accomplished. Overall, comfort is a 3.5 out of 5. Not perfect, but very nice.
The cord is two piece. The cable and gold-plated connectors are very good quality and the female side has a great mic switch, conveniently located and easily operated. As expected, since these are NOT cheap, throw away headphones, you'll want to store these in the case and use them for years to come. Price is somewhat high, another reason for knocking down the rating a peg, but you get what you pay for. They are a fair value for the quality, assuming you are willing to pay good $$$ for decent headphones. I was, and I'm happy with the purchase. In fact, I'll have to rush out and buy the wife her own pair for Christmas, since when she sees these - they'll be HERS unless I get her her own pair... ;-)

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Sennheiser HD238 Open Aire Stereo Headphone Optimized for iPod/iPhone/MP3/and Music Players Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought these headphones to replace my close-type Sennheisers. HD 238 has a terrific life-like sound which surrounds you and provide a perfect range. Bass is very deep and strong, mid/high ranges are very clear and crisp. I am amazed with the sound, and truly satisfied.
The build quality is perfect, lots of nice touches like metal trims, high-quality cloth padding. HD 238 is one of the most comfortable headphones that I ever tried. It is lightweight and perfectly sized, sits on your head comfortably. Single side cable is a perfect touch to the design.
Just note that HD 238 is an open air headphone and leaks sound both ways (but thanks to this design the sound is crisper and bass is deeper than closed types). If you are a commuter I suggest you to go for HD 218 or 228...

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Airdrives INA099110 Interactive Earphones for IPhone with Microphone Review

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(More customer reviews)Reasons to buy this headset:
-You cannot wear the standard IPhone earphones b.c they fall out
-You are fairly active and you need IPhone earphones for workouts
-You want decent sound quality without paying the Bose-level prices
-You absolutely want the IPhone MIC so you can take calls while listening to your music.
-You have smaller/ish ears that require adjustable earphones
-Replacing any standard pair of earbuds
Lets face it, these are not Bose full noise canceling over the ear three hundred dollar headsets. Nor should they be compared to that sound quality. I always try to do that and am disappointed.
I did however want the best possible sound quality in earbuds, without paying over a hundred dollars for simple buds. That seemed a near impossibility till I found these little buds.
These phones are certainly nice. The best part is that they are one of the only phones that have over-the-ear flexibility with the IPHONE Mic.I almost paid more for some of the other name brand sets out there, but I read over and over how they broke almost immediately.
I've been using these for workouts for 5 months now and so far have had no issues.


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Sennheiser MM 50 iP High Dynamic Sound Earbud Headset Compatible with iPhone & MP3 Players Review

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(More customer reviews)In preparation for the new iPhone coming out in July, I needed to get a new set of headphones that included an inline mic/answer-end/pause button. After a week or so of research, I decided to try this pair, even though there is very little info or reviews regarding actual sound quality.
I switched from Sony EX-51/EX-71 headphones to the mm 50. The MM 50 iP headphones sound similar to the EX headphones I've used, with balanced sound throughout, but even better and clearer. I switched the included ear cuffs from the MM 50s for the ones I used on my Sonys, as the MM 50 set is a bit tacky and had little bits of crap stuck to them just by taking them out of the box. Ick.
The MM 50 wires are very thin, and the whole set is extremely lightweight. They are even more comfortable than the Sonys. Also, the longer I wear and use them, the more I like them.
The cord is shorter than usual, which I like because I tend to catch the wires on stuff if there is too much extra. I put the Nano/iPhone in my right back pocket, and run the headphones up to my left ear, and the length is perfect. From where the phones split (note these are "J-shaped" headphones, where the cord for the right ear goes behind your neck) to the jack that plugs into the iPhone, the cord is just over 36" long.
Currently I'm using them with a Nano, but will be switching to the new iPhone when it is released. The answer/end/ff button works fine with my current 2G iPhone, but there is a noticeable hiss at low volumes sometimes. Also, I can not get the volume from the iPhone to go low enough (I listen at the office and need to be able to hear through them) but I think this is on the iPhone side, as the Sonys don't get as quiet as they do on the Nano either.
Overall, I like the headphones, and like them more after a day of use. As long as they don't break after regular use, or have some weird problem with the new iPhone, I'll continue to use these as a replacement for my old Sony EX-51 and EX-71 sets.
Edit July 13: I got a new iPhone 3G this week, which has a redesigned headphone port. These headphones still work correctly with the new iPhone, the plug fits fine and the answer/end button works. Plus, the annoying hiss is gone!
Edit one year after purchase: These are still my daily (and only) headphones for my iPhone 3G. The play/pause/ff button still works perfectly, sound from the mic and headphones is still good, and I haven't seen any signs of wear around any connections.


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The MM 50 iP is a Stereo Headset for Apple I Phone which allows the iPhone users to have excellent communication capability with top of the class mobile music experience. Based on the successful launch and the popularity of the iPhone , we now introduce a headset tailormade for the iPhone and iPod. Thanks to Sennheiser's expertise as a global leader in electro acoustics, the headset reproduces outstanding, professional quality acoustics to ensure you gain maximum pleasure from your iPhone and iPod.You can even choose your ideal size ear sleeve (3 sizes) for an optimum fit and get high isolation against environmental noise as well as excellent bass response.

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Denon AH-C260R Mobile Elite In-Ear Headphones with 3-Button Remote and Microphone (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm replacing a paid of V-Moda that haven't stood the test of time, and the Denon headphones are a very good choice in this price range. They would probably compete reasonably against much more expensive choices. The audio quality is very good with solid bass response and respectable clarity at higher volumes, and there is no real cord noise or "stethoscope" problems, though I will mention that the cord material seems like the cheapest part of these headphones. I prefer the nylon wrapped feel, but if that's what was making the cord noise, I suppose it's best to skip that. The "Y" shape is pleasant (versus the weird lopsided tailoring of the Sony and others) and the 3 button controller works well, with solid clicking, and is at the fork of the "Y". This distance from my mouth doesn't seem to be a problem for the microphone either with calls or voice command. The L shaped plug fits nicely through the Apple bumper case. Why Apple keeps shipping earbuds with all the ergonomic quality of a hockey puck, I'll never know, but these are a MUCH more comfortable fit with sound that exceeds the Apple standard easily. It may seem trivial, but I also like the small bump that they put on the left earbud stem (yes, I use headphones in the dark).

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Part of Denon's Mobile Elite series, the AH-260R in-ear headphones combine our latest technologies with an inline three button remote that can control select iPod and iPhone models, and includes a microphone that lets you record voice memos with select iPod models and answer calls with select iPhone models. With the inline remote, you can control volume level as well as play, pause, forward and back functions. The AH-C260R contains a host of exclusive Denon technologies to deliver optimum sound quality and superior comfort. Denon's Acoustic Optimizer system provides equal ambient air pressure on both sides of the diaphragm for naturally balanced sound. Our exclusive Radial Cascade Damper system reduces cable transmitted vibration, and the cable features Oxygen Free Copper wire. The earpiece housings are constructed of a hybrid Aluminum and resin compound to dramatically reduce resonance improving sound detail and balanced. The large 9mm diaphragms are driven by powerful Neodymium magnets for dynamic sound and high efficiency, extending the battery life of your portable music player or computer. To ensure optimum fit and comfort, the AH-C260R comes with four sets of compliant ear pads that allow the best match for any ear. The ear pads are super soft, and allow maximum isolation from external noise, as well as supreme comfort even with extended listening sessions. The 1.3 meter (4½ feet) cable features equal length (left/right) earpiece cables, along with an adjustable branch point adjustment slider, as well as a cable clip. A compact soft shell carrying case is included.

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