The new iPod headphones are good!

The mid range of the iPod headphones sound good to me, but I hear wildly distorted bass. Had to immediately switch over to some Sony EX70/71's... ahh much better.

I wondered about the the headphone/remote connection. How is the headphone connected? Can you still use the remote while using 3rd party headphones? Thanks.

Yep, the connector on the iPod's earbuds is identical to any 3rd party headphones with a 1/8 inch stereo mini.

I think the Apple earbuds fit very nicely in the ear, but my sony buds definitely has better sound, so i use my sonys.

Originally posted by columbo
They're OK for bundled phones. A little tinny but the response isn't that bad. Better than the Sony bundled POS.

Joe: The mid range of the iPod headphones sound good to me, but I hear wildly distorted bass. Had to immediately switch over to some Sony EX70/71's... ahh much better.
Excuse me while I fall off my chair laughing :p

The bundeled clip ons with the Sony Clie (expensive!) are great; much better than the Apple earbuds IMHO. I use those primarily.

Although I dont use them, I have to say that for stock earbuds, the apple earbud headphones are pretty good (dare I say great) quality.

I've used many high end PCDP's, and high end MD/R units, and by far, the earbuds that apple supplies are the highest quality.

The EX70/71 are great at isolation and bass (and comfort), but Im not sure if they're necessarily better.
I think they sound more muddy than the stock earbuds (not by much though). However, in loud and populated areas, the EX70/71s definately have purpose.

The E888's are probably the best sounding sony earbuds you can get (they're only $10-15US more than the 70/71's). But lack the isolation.

Originally posted by Kenny
The EX70/71 are great at isolation and bass (and comfort), but Im not sure if they're necessarily better.
I think they sound more muddy than the stock earbuds (not by much though). However, in loud and populated areas, the EX70/71s definately have purpose.

The E888's are probably the best sounding sony earbuds you can get (they're only $10-15US more than the 70/71's). But lack the isolation.

Hey! I have the 888's, I didn't knew that they were the best sounding sonys, but that makes me happy.
woohoo

I have to say that the iPod headphone is not bad. Of course, if I put on something real heavy bass, i gotta change the EQ a little bit so that the headphone can handle. I can live with that...!!

However, i can't seem to wear these headphones too long... my ears hurt after awhile...

Hmmm... I LOVE music. I play many instruments, and always have my iPod on. I however cannot tell the difference in sound quality as many other people can. I ripped a song in AAC using 128k, and 112k (around there), and I couldn't tell the difference. When the change is very far (128 to 64), then I hear it. Also, when people say mp3PRO is a bad format, I cannot hear the difference (I don't want this to start a format war, so i'll stop). I think that the earphones are very good. I like how they aren't made of crappy plastic (like those that come with expensive Sony players). The quality is very good (to me anyway), and they fit exceptionally well. I have large ears, and they slide right in.

If anyone can tell me what to listen for in songs to compare, tell me:)

Originally posted by benklop
Etymotic ER-6s are better than any earbuds Sony makes IMO. They also isolate extremely well. These can be picked up for ~90 dollars used. Headfi.com is a great resource when it comes to headphones, and you can find awesome deals in the FS/T forum.

No doubt about that, but they're also twice the cost. For that price, you might be able to get headphones (cans) that sound better than the ER-6s.

i think they're comfortable also...i have large ears though. maybe that is the requirement for comfort.

brian

the stock ones have no bass at all

hey, for everyone that keeps sayin "ex70/71".. the ex70 and ex71 differ in sound, the ex71 are actually better.. you should be sayin ex51/71 because those are the same.. (different shape, same phones..)

not to be a stickler, but if people are readin these posts, and they see ex70/71... they might go out and buy the ex70 thinking they're the same, but they'll be pretty disappointed..

i didn't even touch em. i sold em on ebay asap for 20 bucks