First let me say that I have been using my iPod for years listening to music regularly while I workout. So when I got my Palm Pre, it was nice to be able to retire my iPod Classic and go with my more compact (always on me anyway) Smartphone as my primary mp3 player. At the time, I had some slightly modified factory iPod headsets (I put Griffin EarJams on them) which I had been using for years and loved up to that point (or so I thought).
Now when I first started using the Palm Pre and its factory headset I remember thinking right away that it had a pretty good sound quality. When I compared that sound to my Griffin EarJam modified iPod factory headset, there was no comparison. I immediately retired my iPod faithfuls and moved forward with the Palm Pre factory headset.
Well unfortunately my Palm Pre headset eventually gave out on me (probably due to a little to much rough housing on my part). Having no choice I went back to an Apple headset once again. Only this time opting for a 2nd generation factory iPhone headset so I could still control my calls and my music on my Palm Pre. I again immediately noticed a difference in sound quality. Only this time is was a downgrade. Since it had been a couple weeks since I broke my Palm Pre headset I didn't realize how much of a negative change it was, so I eventually became acceptant of the difference in sound quality.
Still feeling a little dissatisfied with the sound, but mostly because I hated walking around looking like one of Apple's minions (despite the fact I use a Mac) with their white earbuds dangling from my ears, and also hating that the white headset didn't match my black Palm Pre smartphone (I'm anal that way :-), I wandered in a couple Sprint stores to see if I could finagle a replacement for my original Palm Pre factory set.
NO LUCK OF COURSE :-( And I even gave them my best bees and honey routine :-).
Eventually one of the ears on my iPhone substitutes went out which only complicated my issue further. At which point I went on a quest through a myriad of replacement headsets only to find myself longing for a replacement for my original Palm Pre headset because of some now vague and faded memory I had of their "somewhat better" sound quality. I visited several more Sprint stores trying to acquire a complimentary replacement to no avail. After several stints with several different headsets that sinking feeling that I was missing something, and that my music just wasn't moving me the same way it use to remained.
Then I found these replacements on Amazon! Based on the price, I was a little skeptical as to whether they would be the genuine Palm Pre originals, but I ordered two pair anyway. Not only were they definitely the Palm Pre originals (complete with the perfectly placed microphone/controller button and the magnetic earbuds), but my music once again came to life with a sound quality I hadn't heard in months. I have to admit, I never truly realized initially how good they actually are! I can hear every ping of every cymbal, the lingering tone of every piano note, the crisp ambiance of every violin, and the thud of every bass beat! These things sound truly amazing! It took my experience without them to really appreciate the overall quality of the build and the sound!
!!!!!!!!THESE ARE THE BEST DAMN HEADPHONES UNDER $50 BAR NONE!!!!!!!!
Now maybe I haven't experienced any of the high-end headsets and don't know what the quality of sound is at that end of the spectrum, but I certainly am an avid music listener with a very diverse taste in the types of music I enjoy. So I certainly have an awareness of and fondness for good sound quality. That said, if you are the average listener who like me believes that my HEADSET SHOULD NOT HAVE TO COST MORE THAN MY DAMN PHONE TO SOUND GOOD and is just looking for some great sound at a realistic cost (in this case it's a steal actually).
BUY THESE IMMEDIATELY!!!
And ur Welcome! (No need to thank me later :-)! Palm Stereo Headset for Palm Pixi and Palm Pre
THese headphones are a pleasure to use. The microphone is so discrete, but gives a very clear and reliable performance. No one has ever detected in phone conversations that I was using an external microphone. They have always told me the sound was fine. Listening through the headset to music is a pleasure - the stero efffect is good. Could not ask for better nor more at the competitive price of obtainment! I am very pleased and happy with the product and vendor.
These are the headphones that come stock with a Palm Pre. When I bought my Pre, I didn't even look at these headphones, expecting them to be the typical low-quality cheapies usually bundled with phones/mp3 players. After reading someone's comments in a Pre forum, I decided to give them a try, and I was instantly impressed. The sound quality is great for listening to music, which is what I was chiefly interested in. In addition, the one button allows the user to answer calls, pause and resume tracks, and skip to the next track (by double-clicking). The mic must be good, since I haven't heard any complaints from the other end of my phone calls. The only thing lacking is a volume control, but if you're using it with your Pre, at least you can use its external volume buttons. I'd highly recommend these if you're looking for a bang-for-the-buck high quality earbud headset.
These headphones are a great value! I use them every day. I use them at night when I go to bed so I don't bother my wife. I have had 3 other type of earbuds which have fallen apart in a couple months of use. I paid less than $5 for these and that was SHIPPED! I also use these in the car to talk on the phone. To be clear I only use 1 in my ear. I also use them in the car when my kids want listen to their music on the radio. The BEST part feature of these earbuds is the little inline button. I can use it when I listen to music on my smart phone. One click and I pause the music player. Two clicks and it skips to the next song. They even work with the Android music player.
I'm not really sure if it's great audio or not. I've never really compared them to anything else. My only small complaint would be the microphone isn't very noise canceling. But the product never says that it is. When I'm on the treadmill I can talk on the phone just fine.
Overall the construction of these earbuds are excellent. They are so inexpensive I purchased 2 more pair. For the price I would highly recommended buying at least 2! To save on shipping by 4 and give 2 away as gifts. - Great Deal - Wired Headsets - Pre - Headphones'
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