Check out skullcandy I like the sound it's portable & costs around $50

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On Nov 16, 2010, at 23:42, Jeffrey Kaplan <yahoo@gordol.org> wrote:

> Dawn wrote:
>
> > I'm having a heck a time finding a quality set of headphones with an
> > inline microphone and phone/music controls.
>
> This is an area where you get what you pay for. The only sub-$50
> earbuds I've found that sounded decent were from Sony, but they are
> earbuds only, no mic and no controls. I have not found a phone set
> from them. Note that I'm only talking about wired sets, I have had
> generally lousy results of one form or another from BT headsets.
>
> > I would like the audio to be of a good enough quality for listening to a
> > wide range of music. Audiophile quality is not necessary, but tiny,
> > tinny speakers are not cutting it.
>
> Then you are looking for something that costs at least $50. How much
> more than that depends on how good you want the sound.
>
> > I was trying to stay relatively inexpensive but am willing to entertain
> > more costly solutions if it means good headphones with a useful mic.
> > Wireless or wired.
>
> Do you care about bulk? One of my wired headsets is from Shure, I
> don't recall the model number but I got it via Apple. Great sound,
> both in and apparently out (out, at least with my Blackberry anyway),
> inline controls and mic on one of the earphone wires positioned so
> it's just below my chin and it has a clothing clip to keep it in
> position. However, because the control block is rather large (for the
> headphone type) it doesn't wrap small enough to fit in the pocket I
> want to carry my headset in. So I only use it at home.
>
> For a more portable unit, I have one of the less expensive VModas,
> with the rubberized wires. It doesn't sound quite as good and
> sometimes the other end has problems hearing me, but it does wrap up
> nicely. I previously had a VModa Vibe II, with the cloth wrapped
> wires. That one sounded good in and out with my old iPhone, but
> didn't physically last because the wires are poorly designed: the
> cloth wrapping frayed and came apart at the jack, exposing the wires
> underneath.
>
> Better sound in than the VModa is Kipslich (sp?). However, I have no
> idea how its mic is, as I've only used it with an iTouch. The
> control/mic block is at the Y split which dangles against my chest.
>
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Thanks for the opinion, Donald, but of course those were the first I tried.
The microphone is far too low for my face.

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From: Donald <xlnt74@sbcglobal.net>
To: apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 16, 2010 6:42:17 PM
Subject: [apple-iphone] Re: Headphone recommendation iPhone 4

In my opinion, the Apple ear buds that come with the iPhone 4 seam to meet all
your requirements. It's all I use.

--- In apple-iphone@yahoogroups.com, Dawn <dawnmfb12@...> wrote:
>
> Hello group,
> I'm having a heck a time finding a quality set of headphones with an inline
>microphone and phone/music controls.
>
>
> I would like the audio to be of a good enough quality for listening to a wide
>range of music. Audiophile quality is not necessary, but tiny, tinny speakers
>are not cutting it.
>
>
> Speaker quality has not proven to be the biggest challenge, though. After
>trying five different sets of headphones, each one of them had the same
>problem--the mic is too low on the wire, too far away from my mouth/jaw for it
>to pick up my speech well. For the person on the other end to hear clearly, I
>have to either put my chin to my chest or hold the mic to my mouth, obviously
>defeating the handsfree intent.
>
>
> I was trying to stay relatively inexpensive but am willing to entertain more
>costly solutions if it means good headphones with a useful mic. Wireless or
>wired.
>
>
> Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
> Dawn
>

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The Scosche IDR655m have done very well in reviews.
<http://www.scosche.com/products/sfID1/210/sfID2/320/productID/1722>

This brand is new to me but they seem to make quite a few accessories worth
looking at.

Otto

On 17 November 2010 12:32, Dawn Biller <dawnmfb12@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Thanks for the opinion, Donald, but of course those were the first I tried.
> The microphone is far too low for my face.
>

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Go to best but and buy the black Sony ones that look like the origionall apple ones $32. They are louder and better. The volume up/down does not work on my 3g. I picked up a spare set just the other day and noticed they have a ear bud style also but I prefer the style that won't fall out of my ear. I use them 12 hours a day.

Happy QSO'ing. Mike R

Dawn,
I use the Scosche IDR655m and I love 'em.
The in-line mic is high on the cable and the controls are easy to use.
I've tried lots of earbud types and these seem to meet my needs currently -- good sound and easy to use for phone or music.
List is about $100 but I think you can find them for less.

John

The Zagg smart earbuds with microphone are selling for $37.00 on Amazon
as of now (12:09 pm 11/17/2010.