Help looking for headphones w/mic for the evo

**sfazngiants** · 10-25-2010, 12:48 AM

i am currently in the market for a set of in ear buds or in ear ear buds for my htc evo. I am looking for one with a mic so i can use them for calls as well. I am also looking for a decent sounding ones as well as i listen to music on my evo. Looking to spend about $50 any recommendations?

**kinster02** · 10-25-2010, 03:14 AM

Amazon.com: htc Evo headphones

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 10-25-2010, 08:20 AM

Klipsch, Ultimate Ears, Skullcandy. Those are a few brands that I can attest to the sound being good. As far as functioning as a headset (they all have headset models, but I've only used the headphone only versions) I can't say.

**curthibbs** · 10-25-2010, 11:18 AM

I bought "V-MODA Vibe Duo Earbuds/Headset" from a recommendation by someone else. I was a little skeptical because they were only $23. But I ended up liking them so much I bought two more pairs: Amazon.com: V-MODA Vibe Duo Earbuds/Headset

**maxiang** · 10-26-2010, 08:52 PM

I have had a pair of Vmoda Vibe II's for over a year and they sound fantastic! Decent mic from what others tell me and I use them everyday

**2CupsWithString** · 10-26-2010, 09:39 PM

I use the bose in ear headset, it works great.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 10-26-2010, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by thefredelement

I use the bose in ear headset, it works great.

I'm not trying to start an argument but I haven't been impressed with any of the Bose in ear stuff. They have great midrange but lack in bass and the high end. I generally don't like Bose because of the price, but the sound is usually pretty good. That's not the case IMHO with the in ear headphones. They seem to have taken a step back with sound quality with these.

**2CupsWithString** · 10-26-2010, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by iamlilysdad

I'm not trying to start an argument but I haven't been impressed with any of the Bose in ear stuff. They have great midrange but lack in bass and the high end. I generally don't like Bose because of the price, but the sound is usually pretty good. That's not the case IMHO with the in ear headphones. They seem to have taken a step back with sound quality with these.

Man, I *hear* you 100%. I think for the money you can get a better sounding pair of headphones, I'm not sure about headsets. They just released the "IE2" series of headphones and headsets and I can't comment on them because I've only used the version that's been out since 2007 (the first zebra striped ones).

I recently broke my headphones and went with the bose headset, even though I knew at the price range I'd be able to get a better sounding headphone, but here's why (for me):

The comfort, the in ear headphones/headset are by far the most comfortable anything I've ever put in my ear. I have 3 hours total commuting time per day by train and listen at my desk almost all day long.. which leads me to my second point. I need to be able to hear what's around me, I ride the subway in nyc everyday so this is just a good idea for safety and train announcements, as well even at decent volume I can still hear the phone ring or someone call my name. The bose set is not noise cancelling. Overall I think the comfort, the fact that I can still hear some environment noises and the sound quality - which to me gets better with less background noise - was the perfect combo of what I needed.

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 10-26-2010, 11:40 PM

Originally Posted by thefredelement

Man, I *hear* you 100%. I think for the money you can get a better sounding pair of headphones, I'm not sure about headsets. They just released the "IE2" series of headphones and headsets and I can't comment on them because I've only used the version that's been out since 2007 (the first zebra striped ones).

I recently broke my headphones and went with the bose headset, even though I knew at the price range I'd be able to get a better sounding headphone, but here's why (for me):

The comfort, the in ear headphones/headset are by far the most comfortable anything I've ever put in my ear. I have 3 hours total commuting time per day by train and listen at my desk almost all day long.. which leads me to my second point. I need to be able to hear what's around me, I ride the subway in nyc everyday so this is just a good idea for safety and train announcements, as well even at decent volume I can still hear the phone ring or someone call my name. The bose set is not noise cancelling. Overall I think the comfort, the fact that I can still hear some environment noises and the sound quality - which to me gets better with less background noise - was the perfect combo of what I needed.

That all definitely makes sense and was probably a wise decision. Safety first. I just wish they would work on sound quality, but like you said maybe they did with the new version. I haven't heard them. They also just came out with a bluetooth headset that I'm really interested in hearing about.

**drjb74** · 10-27-2010, 04:57 PM

I am not an audiophile by any means, but I am using the headphones that came with my wife's EPIC. They are of decent enough quality, a little light on the low end, but otherwise they work great. they have a microphone built in as well.

Not bad for something that was "free."

**Kevin O'Quinn** · 10-27-2010, 06:10 PM

Originally Posted by drjb74

I am not an audiophile by any means, but I am using the headphones that came with my wife's EPIC. They are of decent enough quality, a little light on the low end, but otherwise they work great. they have a microphone built in as well.

Not bad for something that was "free."

I've actually heard that for the "free" headset that manufacturers include Samsung has included some of the best in the Galaxy phones. Way better than Apple for sure.

**drjb74** · 10-28-2010, 12:20 PM

Like I said, I really like them. Not only do they have decent sound, but the fit is very comfortable. I agree that they are better than the Apple ones.

**srfcrzy** · 11-05-2010, 09:54 PM

I used these with my Pre and the mic worked great for calls, sound was acceptable considering they doubled as a way to make calls (I have a pricey over-ear headset for when I really want great sound).

I just bought a second pair for to keep in my other bag: Amazon.com: FOR HTC : Nexus One / Droid Eris / Imagio / Hero / Touch Pro2 / 3.5mm jack Stereo Handfree Headphone Headset WITH MIC.: Cell Phones & Accessories: Reviews, Prices & more

Can't beat the price (though the shipping costs seem to have gone up a good but since I purchased mine)...

UPDATE: Here are the ones I got. Price is closer to $6 with shipping: http://www.amazon.com/3-5mm-Handsfre...f=cm_cr_wr_img