best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
so whats the best headphones/earbuds that dont require some wonky adapter? ive tried sony and sennheiser, they dont fit. ive read the shures dont either...
[288 byte] By [bmanilow] at [2007-11-11 20:02:06] 
i burgered my iGrados trying to trim off the rubber w/ an exacto knife, i really hate the way they did this headphone jack.
so whats the best headphones/earbuds that dont require some wonky adapter? ive tried sony and sennheiser, they dont fit. ive read the shures dont either...
# 1 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
shure makes a version that has a mic that fitsv moda makes a version that mic that fits
etymotic just came out with a version that has mic and apples iphone controls that fits
MedRed at 2007-11-15 15:16:28 >
# 2 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
As of right now I think the best solution is to create a frankenstein hybrid headphone from the stock apple ones and your favorite earbuds. That way you get your fav earbuds + mic & button + perfect fitting plug. I hear vmoda are releasing a new headset with a mic button soon. That might be worth waiting for.
philapod at 2007-11-15 15:17:28 >
# 3 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
I didn't really like the vmoda's which really aren't much better than the stock buds. I ended up spending the forty bucks on the Shure adapter, so I could use my E500's. To me, there really aren't a good pair of iPhone earphones yet, so someone needs to come out with a good adapter so you can use the ones you've got. Shure's is nice, but the cord is way too long.SouthsideIrish at 2007-11-15 15:18:26 >
# 4 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
I haven't tried them but the Etymotic ER-6i and Apple Earbud cord combo looks nice. http://www.ultimatebuds.com/
Has anyone here tried them?
Sele
sele at 2007-11-15 15:19:31 >
# 5 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
do you have specifics? i checked the etymotic and dont see anything like that - same with shure and vmoda - nothing iphone specific besides the adapters...i wouldnt even know where to begin soldering the connectors to make the frankenstein adapter, the wires are so thin
shure makes a version that has a mic that fits
v moda makes a version that mic that fits
etymotic just came out with a version that has mic and apples iphone controls that fits
bmanilow at 2007-11-15 15:20:30 >
# 6 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
bmanilow, its actually really really simple, you should give it a try. Each earbud only has 2 soldering points, so just take note of where they are when you're taking them apart, and solder them back on exactly the same way onto the Apple cord.I had never soldered anything before, but I tried the transplant cause there isn't anything else out that can compare. I'm 100% glad I did it. You can do it too!
philapod at 2007-11-15 15:21:37 >
# 7 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
I love the vmoda ones personally. Their stylish, sound great, and they werent that expensive. Im sure they dont sound as great as some e500s, but i personally dont have 500+ dollars to buy headphones. I would wait for the vmodas with a button though, that would be so great.joeylang at 2007-11-15 15:22:30 >
# 8 Re: best headphones w/o adapter? help needed
i think right now your best bet is the shure headphone adapter sold on apple's site. Some say the cord is a bit long but look at your alternatives right now. Plus, with the quality that is synonymous with shure you know you are getting top-notch microphone hardware (it is their specialty after all) plus quality connectors. I am going to order mine today.deftdrummer1 at 2007-11-15 15:23:33 >
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