Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic

The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic are designed to rest comfortably inside — and stay inside — a variety of ear types. The audio quality is so superior, they rival high-end headphones that cost much more. And you can use the improved remote to adjust volume, control music and video playback, and answer or end calls on your iPhone.
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Features

Unlike traditional, circular earbuds, the design of the new Apple EarPods is defined by the geometry of the ear. Which makes them more comfortable for more people than any other earbud-style headphone.

The speakers inside Apple EarPods have been engineered to minimize sound loss and maximize sound output. So you get high-quality audio that’s just as impressive as what you’d hear from more expensive headphones.

The Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic also include a built-in remote that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and video, and answer or end calls with a pinch of the cord.

Highlights

  • Designed by Apple
  • Deeper, richer bass tones
  • Greater protection from sweat and water
  • Control music and video playback
  • Answer and end calls

What's in the Box?

  • Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic
  • Storage and travel case

System Requirements

Compatibility Information
  • The remote and mic are supported by all models of iPod, iPhone, and iPad (not all models support volume up/down functions). Audio is supported by all iPod models.
  • Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB), and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation).

Compatibility

  • iPhone 5

  • iPhone 4S

  • iPhone 4

  • iPhone 3GS

  • iPod touch
    5th generation

  • iPod touch
    4th generation

  • iPod touch
    3rd generation

  • iPod touch
    2nd generation

  • iPod classic
    120GB 160GB (2009)

  • iPod nano
    7th generation

  • iPod nano
    6th generation

  • iPod nano
    5th generation (video camera)

  • iPod nano
    4th generation (video)

  • iPod shuffle
    4th generation

  • iPad
    1st generation

  • iPad 2
    2nd generation

  • iPad
    3rd generation

  • iPad
    4th generation

  • iPad mini

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic for $30

    • Written by from San Antonio

    These little suckers are on par with my Bose $130 headphones (MIE2i). They are a HUGE leap forward from the prior Apple Ear Buds. There are immensely comfortable, and even the buttons on the chord have a better feel (more satisfying click) than the prior Ear Buds. As for sound, they produce a great, rich, range; with much improved bass.

    I seriously couldn't recommend these more.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Handsdown, these are best $30 headphones you can buy.

    • Written by from BOCA RATON

    I just got these today and they are the most comfortable headphones I have ever used.
    Having had high end headphones for many years I can say that Apple has outdone themselves in every aspect of these Earpods.
    As far as the old headphones that came with my iPhone one of the annoying parts were over time the rubber washer around the earpiece would fade away leaving the rough inner part exposed. This one is smooth and sleek. It fits perfectly in your ear with no compromise.

    The first time I put these on I could not believe the sound difference.
    There is a presence there that was not on the older iPod headphones.
    The bass is rich but not too overbearing. The highs are clear and the mids are there to balance things out. I've tested these out thoroughly and I have to say at $30 its a no brainer.

    When I saw these headphones I knew there must have been something magical about them. Apple doesn't just change their headphones without a good reason.
    I've been listening to random music. One track in particular sounded just incredible on these Earpods it was Phaeleh Afterglow. I'm not sure if its on iTunes but the lows are jaw dropping.
    Along with all of the Tool songs and A perfect circle. I test these with Classical works from Vivaldi, Mozart, and Bach.

    Simply incredible...

    This was one of the many gifts that Steve Jobs left us before he passed.
    I tip my virtual hat to you Apple.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Very Impressed

    • Written by from Norco

    These are a huge improvement over the old version in every way:

    1. The sound is a huge improvement. There is a lot more bass and clarity. They almost sound as good as my Philips O'Neil Stretch Over-ear Headphones. There is more isolation from outside noise.
    2. The fit in the ear is better. They feel bigger in your ear.
    3. The cord is a bit thicker and more smooth. The old version was more rubbery.
    4. The microphone/control buttons are bigger and feel better made and more clicky. The microphone does not seem any better than the old version.     …More

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Surprisingly good

    • Written by from New York

    Best manufacturer-supplied / in-the-box headphones I have ever used.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    THE FACT..

    • Written by from Taguig City

    when I bought an iPhone5, the earpods was free and I'm so curious about it's performance because of it's new design so I tested it immediately...
    The sound was really great, it fits my ears well and it doesn't fall in my every head turns unlike the previous earpiece that it annoys me that every time I turn my head it falls!
    THUMBS UP for this product..     …More

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Apple EarPods- Not quite what they used to be?

    • Written by from Lake Stevens

    I was very excited to get some new Apple headphones, as my old ones had taken a beating and no longer functioned. I liked the appearance of the new headphones and bought a pair at Best Buy. The fit, turns out, is not so great (at least for me). The pointed ends of the Pods tend to poke the insides of my ears. Though they worked, so I kept using them. After about two months, something happened to the plating or wiring because audio was distorted and ruined. I plugged the headphones into my Macbook to see if it was the Pods or my phone,and the problem persisted. To conclude, I would not recommend this gen. of headphones, the previous iPhone headphones were a much better product, in my experience. Some options of earbud sizes would be a good idea. …More

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which earpod is best for the ipod nano 7th gereraton and would it have a radio antenna
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