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(More customer reviews)I got an iPod 20 for christmas last year and have been using it with the iBuds and remote. At first I thought "wow, this is great!" The remote is useful and the iBuds are better than anything from sony for less that $50. However I soon identified a specific list of problems with these. Let me tell you them:
1. The remote cable is way too long. At about 3 feet I was having problems keeping the remote cable and iBud cables tucked away so they'd be useful, and I (at 6 feet) am not exactly short on height in which to use up the cable length.
2. The iBuds have no bass. As a test of headphones I always listen to Seven Nation Army (White Stripes) or Are You Gonna Be My Girl (JET), since they both have heavy treble and very subtle bass. With the iBuds the treble and mid range came over clearly as I could want (I now know why Steve Jobs is half deaf), but the bass is completely inaudible.
3. The remote is very fragile. After about 3 months of intermittent use, my remote cable has somehow broken so that you only get audio in one ear unless you lay with the iPod suspended above your head. It's the oddest failiure I've ever had in headphones, and a bit dissapointing.
Overall I still like the iBuds, but i'm planning on upgrading to the in-ear model. I just wish they made a good, durable remote.
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Listening to your iPod on the go is even more convenient with this wired remote and high-quality earphones set. Compatible with all iPod models except iPod with video, iPod nano and iPod shuffle. The earbud-style headphones rely on Neodymium transducers, a rare earth magnet that significantly enhances frequency response and overall sound quality - in fact, five times as powerful as other headphones that use aluminum, cobalt, or ceramic drivers. The wired remote lets you fast forward, rewind, play/pause, and control the volume with four simple buttons. The Hold switch allows you to lock your iPod remote so buttons can't be pressed accidentally. Clip the remote to your lapel, shirt, or collar for easy access.
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