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iPhone Stereo Headset

Hurts my ear! Apple-I am dissappointed with your choice here!!

Written by BR from Highlands Ranch

Jun 25, 2009

I love Apple products. Just got the new iPhone 3GS.
About the headset: Ok, I have read a lot of reviews here. Almost everyone says that these headsets hurts the ears. They fit poorly. It is really hard to take a one-size fits all concept here. Apple - please either don't include these headsets with the iPhones or include the better one - the "Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic".
But, on the positive side- I really like the functionality of the Control Capsule. Apple - please make this a better product by improving the comfort aspect. Thanks!

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iPhone Stereo Headset

pretty nice package for the price

Written by GR from New York

Jun 24, 2009

First the good:
* inexpensive relative to many other earbuds
* sound quality is very good for calls, decent for music. but more important, the sound for callers is also decent--they can actually understand you!
* durable. I've had another brand i swap off with (much higher cost) and I've replaced the other brand twice while this one is still going strong.
* you can actually be on calls with both earbuds in. They don't seal completely, so you have some sense of hearing your own voice and can judge volume. With the in-ear buds i have, i wind up shouting at some point and callers tell me to "settle down."
* i can wear these at the gym and i don't get those little ear-shocks when i start to sweat.

Now the bad:
* hurts your ears after about 30 minutes
* no volume control for iphone
* sound quality for music is OK, but not great

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Terrible

Written by JH from FAIRFAX

Jun 24, 2009

I first got this type of earphones with the new iPod shuffle. I have had nothing but trouble with them. THEY BREAK TOO EASILY. In addition, if you are a runner, the positioning of the controls is not convenient. My advice: Don't buy these.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Not Worth It!

Written by JB

Jun 23, 2009

Although the iPhone is a fantastic product, the earphones that come with it are terrible. Way to large, keep falling out of ears, and very uncomfortable to wear. It would be worth your while to by an aftermarket set.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Poor Life

Written by KK from PASSAIC

Jun 23, 2009

The headset doesn't last long. After a while my left side headset stopped working. Only right side work properly. In sister's iPhone, the same thing happened.
Poor life....

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Very good earbuds!

Written by DN from Norfolk

Jun 22, 2009

I'm no professional musician, but am pretty picky when it comes to headphones. I'm a recent new owner of an iPhone and these came with it. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of sound from them. I have some Koss PortaPros that I compared them to, and although they don't achieve the same level of bass or warmth, they come surprisingly close. I've had an iPod with the previous generation of horrible earbuds that come with it, and this is a major improvement in the sound. I haven't worn them too long, but they're definitely more comfortable than before. I can't vouch for the quality of the mic just yet. But again for some Apple earbuds, they definitely sound great.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Cost to High for low quality

Written by MA from Inglewood

Jun 22, 2009

I wish I could find something that I could speak into when I'm walking, for the price I should be able to have an item for more than 3 months. We have 3 Iphones in the home and no one has a working Headset.

2 of 4 people found this useful

iPhone Stereo Headset

They Just Don't Fit

Written by AK from Greensboro

Jun 22, 2009

The iPhone headset just doesn't stay in my ears no matter what I do. When I get a premium product I expect the accessories to be at least partly good, but no matter how Apple has changed their earbuds in recent years, they still just don't fit for some people. This is a design flaw that renders them useless to a large minority of their users and it really needs to be addressed by Apple.

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They Do Their Job Well

Written by CK from Tumwater

Jun 20, 2009

My first pair of these came with my iPhone which I bought in November 2007 and they lasted until June 2009, when the left ear bud didn't work unless I pulled down on the wire. I bought a new pair today. I think a lifespan of almost two years is pretty good for them and I am very satisfied. I love being able to pause my music and answer calls without having to get my phone out of my pocket.

1 of 2 people found this useful

iPhone Stereo Headset

Only lasted 4 months

Written by RD from Washington

Jun 19, 2009

I am having to buy another set of headphones, they work great while they worked but one of the earphones is no longer working. . .

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Bud drop

Written by JW from New Orleans

Jun 17, 2009

I've had mine since Jan 08 with no problem, EXCEPT, the buds won't stay in my ears. That is very annoying.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

break so often

Written by MJ from PLANO

Jun 17, 2009

i have gone through 3 sets of these since i bought my iphone 3G the day it came out, i like the sound but they break easily.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

ALWAYS break

Written by TM from State College

Jun 17, 2009

I have had my iphone for a little over a year and have gone through 3 sets of headsets, the same thing happens everytime, the start to sound fuzzy then one ear stops working then quiet...frustrating i guess i should spend the $100+ it takes for good quality headphones

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Just another disapointment

Written by LC from Bloomingdale

Jun 16, 2009

This was...may i stress second pair, of headphones. The original headset broke at the ear piece and the replacement just broke as i was taking it out of my purse to plug in my phone. For the price of these things i sure hope they can find better glue or material to put together headsets. At 40 bucks or so a pop I think I'm getting ripped off!

iPhone Stereo Headset

I wish there was an alternative...

Written by RF from williamstown

Jun 15, 2009

I go through a pair about every six months. Very disappointing that Apple is putting out such poor quality. I cannot find all the things that are good about these headphones in the others, even the expensive ones. I like that they don't go in your ear so they don't totally block out the world around you (if I want great sound I plug the phone into the stereo or better headphones for plane rides) and that they have the button to easily turn music on and off. None of the others have both these simple items so here I am shelling out another $30 for my umpteenth pair...

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Broken again

Written by BF from Chicago

Jun 12, 2009

Like everyone else. They sounds fine for a while. Then, they break easily. I just broke my second pair in 6 months. Time to buy another set. I don't see a good alternative you can speak into for under $100.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

Replace every 6 months

Written by GM from TOLUCA LAKE

Jun 9, 2009

I go through a set of these every 6 months. Sound falls off in one ear and then they start dropping volume/quality. One ear eventually dies.

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iPhone Stereo Headset

unreliable

Written by BS from Shakopee

Jun 8, 2009

I bought these thinking they would work great with my ipod touch. I quickly found out they are unreliable because the controls don't work over half the time. I feel sorry for those who try and use them with the new shuffles.

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