Apparently the Chicago Tribune didn't like them...
http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/eric2_0/2008/12/new-apple-headp.html
http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/eric2_0/2008/12/new-apple-headp.html
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First Impressions of Apple In-Ear Headphones
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They don't compare to ANY of those you mentioned and probably anything else for that matter.
The verdict from the reviews is that they are better than regular buds (anything is anyway), but that's about it.
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Yes I'd love to know the same.
I have a first ten iPod Touch. The normal buds I hate, but I've never gotten round to getting new ones.
Would these work just as earphones on the first gen, or would a firmware update do the trick? Even a hack?I'm jailbroken.
Thanks!
GQB said:
Yes I'd love to know the same.
I have a first ten iPod Touch. The normal buds I hate, but I've never gotten round to getting new ones.
Would these work just as earphones on the first gen, or would a firmware update do the trick? Even a hack?I'm jailbroken.
Thanks!
the remote does not work with the 1st generation touch. the headphone jack of the 1st gen touch is just capable of standard headphones with 2 connectors for stereo sound.
the old remote headset of the iphone (1st and 3G) has 3 connectors and was capable of using the clicker of the remote.
the new headphones have 4 connectors, 2 for stereo, 1 for the clicker and 1 for the volume controls. so the hardware of the device must be capable using these connectors.
right now this is just the new generation of ipods presented at the september event.
edit: you can still use the new headphones with all ipods, but you wont get any bonuses of the remote controls.
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Alright, thanks very much! *puts onto Christmas wishlist*
xicemanx said:
Alright, thanks very much! *puts onto Christmas wishlist*
Please actually read the reviews before you make a comment. The Gizmodo review specifically said that the Shure SE110 had better isolation and sound quality.
The Apple site states the new ear phones are not compatible with 1st Gen iPod touch. I'm sure they work just some of the features (mic) will not.
CNET gave them 4 stars.
http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/apple-in-ear-headphones/4505-7877_7-33255274.html?tag=mncol;rnav
Beating the Vibe II, thats pretty good.
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Yes, bit rate is the key to improve sound quality. Nowadays most of my music collection goes with 256kbps just like iTunes DRM free music. Actually the sound is great with my $100 earphones or expensive full size headphones. Most people recommend here ultimate ears or shute, etymotic, v-moda. But try iSkin cerulean x1 earphone. It is amazing. I use it now. It is $100. iLounge review gave it B+. sell it at apple store.
gearkraft said:
Yes, bit rate is the key to improve sound quality. Nowadays most of my music collection goes with 256kbps just like iTunes DRM free music. Actually the sound is great with my $100 earphones or expensive full size headphones. Most people recommend here ultimate ears or shute, etymotic, v-moda. But try iSkin cerulean x1 earphone. It is amazing. I use it now. It is $100. iLounge review gave it B+. sell it at apple store.
If people just read the compatabilty info on Apple's site you'd see:
nothing about the iPhone though..
nothing about the iPhone though..
The reviewer is hurting their credibility by lumping Shure and V-Moda together. Shure's are great, but V-Moda sound horrible and are definitely not better than the other cheap ones mentioned.
probably was intentional to positively skew the perception of the product so they could get more users to click through their affiliate link to generate more sales... hope im wrong though
macrumors seems to be advertising much more aggressively now.. kinda kills the quality of the site if u ask me... but i suppose its only natural in this economic downturn
Actually if you shop around on the net, they can be had for the same price as the Apple ones.
However, that was not my original point. My point was that the reviewers did compare them to Etymotics and Shures, not just original Apple earbuds.
Probably not, much for the same reason that CVS doesn't let you try out the condoms before you buy them.
Well reviewers do say that the Vibe II (the vibes referred to) are better than the normal vibes...
but its kinda weird -- cnet says that the apples definately are better than the Vibe II's, I kinda trust cnet more.
I hope so also. I have the 1st Gen iPod Touch and would love to get these because it is cheaper than the Bose in-ear headphones that I used to have, but I can't get them unless they will work with my iPod.