Shure SE535 Sound Isolating Earphones Review

At CES 2010 in January, Shure unveiled the new Shure SE535 as an improvement of their glorious Shure SE535. The previous Shure SE530, like I wrote before, were nothing short of magical. Top audiophile quality with no compromise.

The Shure SE535 earphones sit firmly in the second category. Stylish and good-looking they are not, but they do sound utterly fantastic.

At £350 they're certainly not cheap. If you're looking for some iPod-replacement earphones these probably aren't for you. They're bulky and can be a tad fiddly to put in your ears.

But if you're an audiophile or at the very least someone who appreciates well-rounded, natural-sounding high-bitrate music, these earphones are brilliant.

The units themselves are fairly chunky. They need to be – each one contains three separate drivers - two woofers and a tweeter in each one. This makes music played through the SE535's shimmer with crystal clarity.

The highs are crisp and clean, the bass is deep and silky smooth, while the oft-forgotten midrange is full-blooded, meaty and wholesome.

It's only when you treat yourself to a pair of earphones like this that you realise how good music can sound. That said, if you're listening to low-bitrate MP3s, you needn't bother.

These earphones show up the inadequacies of compressed music more than any other earphones out there. Unless you're listening to decent source, the extra money you'd pay for these isn't worth it.

Our test album for these earphones was a FLAC copy of The King of Limbs. It's a well produced album which does a great job of showing off the ninja audio skills of these high-end earphones.

However, as we alluded earlier, they can be a bit of a fiddle to use. It takes a bit of practise to perfect the installation of each unit into your ear. And if you've got long hair, it's even more difficult. Like other Shure earphones, the bud is inserted into your ear drum and the cable is designed to go up and over the back of your ear.

The Shure SE535 are my top recommendation if you are looking for the best sound quality. Their clarity and definition, coupled with great comfort, are unmatched by any pair of universal-fit in ear headphones.

This awesome quality comes at a high price. However, if you are looking for the best sounding in-ear headphones, don't want any compromise, and budget is not your main issue, you really can't go wrong with the Shure SE535. They're worth every penny.

With the new detachable cables, these headphones will last, and keep your ears happy, forever. So, consider them more of a lifetime investment than a temporary gadget.

Sony MDR-NC300D Earphones review

Your audio, uninterrupted. Featuring Sony's groundbreaking digital noise canceling technology, the Sony MDR-NC300D earbud style headphones produce incredible noise reduction and pristine quality audio. Plus, exclusive digital signal processing technology reduces up to 98.4% of ambient noise (at 160Hz) from airplanes, trains, or at the office. Enjoy studio-quality sound from the 16mm driver units, while a convenient monitor switch allows you to minimize your audio and listen to conversation. Depending on your listening needs, you can choose from Movie, Bass or Normal modes. Additional features include a gold-plated, L type stereo mini plug, carrying case, in-flight plug adapter, cord adjuster and seven ear cushion sizes.

Design and Accessories
The earpieces on the MDR-NC300D look a bit large, but aren't heavy and stay in place just fine. Microphones, pointing outward on each earpiece in order to sample the ambient room noise and feed it to the noise canceling circuitry, are the primary reason for the bulkiness of the black-and-chrome design. The largish 2.9-by-1.3-by-0.7-inch circuitry-and-battery compartment sits about halfway of the way down the 47.2-inch cable. With the required single AA battery installed, the MDR-NC300D weighs 2.2 ounces—it doesn't operate in a passive mode without the battery like the Creative Aurvana X-Fi ($300.00, ), for example, does. Five sizes of rubber ear-tips come with the earphones, as does a velvet pouch, a leather carrying case, an earphone extension cable, an airline adapter, and a shirt clip. Sony estimates battery life at about 15 hours, but, of course, this depends on what brand you use, and the AA battery is not included.
   
Using the included shirt clip, which attaches to the back of the circuitry/battery compartment is pretty much essential—otherwise, you'll have this heavy, awkward box dangling from the cable—and likely yanking the earpieces from your ears. A Monitor button on the front face of the compartment mutes all music and disengages the noise canceling circuitry—but still utilizes the microphones—so you can hear what's going on in the outside world with a simple push. Beside the button is a tiny battery-life-indicator and mode display. The Sound Mode button is on the top panel, along with the Volume rocker, and the Power/Hold switch.

Noise Cancellation
Sony is proud of its new technology, claiming it's the only manufacturer to offer true 100 percent digital noise cancellation. And the MDR-NC300D impresses with its array of noise-cancellation modes. Mode A focuses on low-to mid-range frequencies (best for airplanes), Mode B focuses on extremely low frequencies (better for trains and buses), and Mode C minimizes over a wide band of frequencies (ideal for noisy office settings). In addition, you can press the "NC Optimize" button on the back panel of the compartment, which, according to Sony, adjusts the noise canceling signal shape to fit the unique contour of your inner ear. Adjusting this setting, which spans from -10 up to 10, seems to allow more low frequencies through at the lowest setting and higher frequencies at the highest setting. During testing, I kept my NC Optimization set to 0.

Given their respective sizes, it's not quite fair to compare the noise cancellation of the MDR-NC300D with headphones trying to accomplish the same task. Bose's $299 QuietComfort 15 ($299.95 ) headphones are the best noise canceling pair available, but Sony's earphones use their in-ear seal to great advantage. Combining passive reduction with the active digital noise-canceling circuitry and the ability to adjust which frequencies get the most attention the MDR-NC300D rivals just about any other model you can buy. Thing is, there aren't many in-ear 'phones with active cancellation on the market. Denon makes an in-ear model, the AH-NC600 ($199.99 ) that sounds fantastic, but its noise cancellation is merely decent the opposite of the MDR-NC300D. Denon can't touch the selectable modes and the excellent seal created by Sony's comfortable rubbery ear tips.

Audio Performance
Unfortunately, like with Bose's earlier QuietComfort headphone models, audio performance is not a strong suit here. During testing regardless of the sound mode I selected, the audio was a bit too sculpted for my taste. My primary complaint is the earphones are overly crisp the Rolling Stone's "Rocks Off" sounds too sibilant and bright, although Bass mode seemed to balance things out a bit. Basically, the middle frequencies seem a bit under-represented. Movie mode is helpful for hearing dialogue better especially if you are in a particularly loud environment that the noise cancellation can't completely conquer. The bass response, in Bass mode, is definitely enjoyable, but it's offset a bit by the middle frequency deficiencies.

Is the sound you'll get from the MDR-NC300D downright awful? Not by any stretch of the imagination. The thing is, though, the audio quality isn't what you'd expect from a $300 pair of earphones. But again, the noise cancellation is top-notch. While it isn't fair to compare apples and oranges, it's worth noting that Bose has made strides in the frequency response of its QuietComfort line—the same-price QC 15 still isn't a sonic masterpiece, but it does offer a better listening experience than the MDR-NC300D. Why don't these pricey products deliver audio bliss? It's simple: All the manufacturing cost is sunk into the impressive noise-canceling technology and the hardware with little left for the earphone's drivers, which are responsible for sound quality.

If you eschew bulky over-the-ear headphones like the Bose QuietComfort 15, but effective noise cancellation is your top priority, the Sony MDR-NC300D is a solid option. But if sound quality trumps dampening the outside din, you should skip this pair and check out the $200 Denon AH-NC600, which offers capable-but-not-astounding noise reduction and great audio performance for $100 less.

You get the sound quality of over the ear headphones without the size. I prefer earbuds for travel because they are so much easier to pack. These have the best sound I have ever heard from an earbud.

AKG K318 Ear Bud Headphone

Available in black, the K 318s include a soft carrying pouch.With the K 318s, you enjoy your private listening space anywhere your travels take you.The AKG K 318 semi-open headphones feature 15mm drivers for wide-spectrum, high-output sound from virtually any portable device.

Features:
•  15mm Drivers
•  In-Line Microphone & Volume Control
•  Best for portable DVD, CD & MP3 Players
•  iPhone Compatible
•  Soft carrying pouch included
•  Comfortable Fit
•  Lightweight
•  Specifications:
•  Frequency response 16Hz - 21kHz
•  Maximum Input Power 15 mW
•  Input Impedance 32 Ohms
•  Sensitivity 127 DB SPL/V
•  Cable 1m (3.28 ft.)
•  Weight: 5g (0.18 oz.)The AKG K 318 semi-open Headphones feature 15mm Drivers for wide-spectrum, high-output Sound from virtually any portable device. The K 318s include a soft carrying pouch. With the K 318s, you enjoy your private listening space anywhere your travels take you

Heartbeats 2.0 Lady Gaga In-Ear Headphones Review

Lady Gaga joined forces with Monster Beats by Dr. Dre again for another pair of headphones, called the Heartbeats 2.0 Lady Gaga. Designed by none other than Lady Gaga herself, they come in black or white/gold equipped with ControlTalk Universal™(works with online voice or video chats on iPad, iPhone or iPod touch).

The Heartbeats 2.0 by Lady Gaga are available in two colors, black and gold, for $149 (list). They come with a small protective pouch and six sets of eartips, one of which should allow you to get a comfortable fit.

Design and features
The Heartbeats' new look is more appealing than the original, with a new flat cord that's tangle-resistant and features a flexible, flat L-shaped plug that should hold up well over time. It also hugs the top of your device better and is more discreet, so there's no awkward plug sticking out of the top of your smartphone).

The design earns our favor, though just like Lady Gaga, it's obviously not for everyone. It's also worth mentioning that while the studded ends of the buds aren't sharp, they're fairly pointy, which does produce an odd sensation when you go to push on the buds to get a snug fit in your ear. Some might say they bring out your inner masochist.

More of today's earphones include an integrated microphone for making cell phone calls, and the Heartbeats 2.0 are no exception. The integrated in-line mic is compatible with Android and iOS devices (iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch) and allows you to jump tracks forward and back by double- or triple-clicking the call answer/end button. Alas, there's no volume control in the ControlTalk button. That's unfortunate.

Performance
In our tests, we listened to some Gillian Welch, Adele, The National, Peter Gabriel's "Scratch My Back" album, then moved on to Lady Gaga herself and some hip-hop tracks. Overall, we liked the sound of the Heartbeats 2.0. They're pleasant-sounding earphones with lots of bass. But clarity just isn't their strength.

As we said, like seemingly all Monster and Beats by Dre headphones, you'll get plenty of thumping low-end out of these guys (or should we say gals, since these are Lady Gaga earphones). It's just not terribly well-defined bass, and for those who like more natural sound, you'll consider these a little too accentuated.

In other words, if superclear sound is your thing, these probably aren't the headphones for you. The Bowers and Wilkins C5 earphones are the next logical step up in quality, and for $179, they offer more detail in terms of sound quality. And if you can do without the flashy design, the Klipsch S4i's at $90 are a better bargain along with Monster's own $99 Turbine earphones.

Still, the Heartbeats 2.0 offer decent sound that appeals to the types of folks who would buy them (perhaps we're stereotyping, but we're assuming that if you're interested in Lady Gaga earphones, you listen to music that's oriented more toward pop and hip-hop).

AKG K 3003 Earphone Review

All of us get bugged up when we are listening to our favorite music piece and the entire world around us is speaking aloud. If you are facing the same problem, new AKG K 3003 3-way hand crafted headphone are the perfect option for you. The headphone is equipped with a stainless steel in-line microphone along with a remote control and a leather carrying case easy storage and is made up of stainless steel.

AKG is one of the most established audio brands and their recently released flagship model is like a jewel in its crown. K3003 is a high performance, handmade 3-way headphones with a timeless design. The most unique aspect of the earphone design is that it is hand crafted out of a single piece of stainless steel. Another element that makes it unique and superior is that the design is based on a new hybrid technology that helps produce unmatched sound. The product is not just unique but great in terms of design, looks, quality and performance.

The headphones also feature a stainless steel in-line mic and remote and a leather carrying case for storage. Apart from the microphone it also features in-line volume control. Passive noise reduction feature has been incorporated in the headphones. It enables the headphones to offer undistracted listening by effectively sealing out most unwanted sound. The silver colored headphone has a brushed stainless steel housing and steel remote face. The Y connector is made of steel but the upper cable is rubberized whereas the lower cable has a cover made from cloth.

The headphones come with 6 pairs of sleeves, two in each size of small, medium and large. At a net weight of just 12 grams you hardly feel it and it does not come between you and your music. The headset comes with a steel 3.5 mm jack plug and steel flight adapter. It has a 1.2 meter cable to allow free movement while listening to music. This is definitely one of the best so far to come out of the AKG stable. It is not cheap at $1,188 plus Vat but you will have to pay a price for its unmatched quality.

The AKG K3003 is the new flagship model from the established audio brand, a high-performance, handmade 3-way headphone crafted from a single piece of stainless steel. The headphones will also feature a stainless steel in-line mic and remote

UE700 Earphones Review

The UE700 Earphones.The updated model features a brand new box adorned with Logitech, a more protective cardboard box for storage, and a combination of foam and silicone tips. What has not changed, though, is double the UE700 pilot project led to two speakers in each earpiece - a focal point for high-frequency and intermediate level, and another that offers flying, low natural. The result is a headset that lets you play the bass and sparkling notes of your music with a smooth three-dimensional sound stage that controls nearly listen to your music library, note by note. If it is not already clear, the last ear headphones $ 700 150 worth of listening, if you're a listener of music that requires his brilliant affordable.

Design and features
The UE700 headphones are smaller than most, purposefully slim for comfort and style at only 11.6 grams per earbud. The wire lacks the heavy remote control that normally adds weight to smartphone-friendly headphones, making them comfortable to wear for long periods of time, to the point where they become unnoticeable through a full day of work. The tiny earbud housing also allows you to easily push them farther into your ear canal, which is important for creating a proper noise-isolating seal.

The reflective silver earbud housing is complemented by a smoky red hook with a small circular ridge that secures the ear tips into place, and Ultimate Ears offers both silicone and foam ear cushions by Comply, a company highly regarded by the audiophile community for its softly padded material and universal fits.

The Ultimate Ears 700 headphones come with five sizes of the silicone cushions and only two variations of the foam version for comparison. Choosing between silicone or foam tips is ultimately a personal decision, but it's usually easier to create a seal with the foam by compressing it prior to insertion. We should also note that foam is more susceptible to dirt and grime, so you may find a more hygienic solution in the silicone. Logitech also includes a protective hard shell case that has ample room for the headphones and all the ear tips to go with you.

We feel shortchanged by the lack of a remote control and microphone on the 46-inch long cord, and it's a surprising oversight by Logitech given the number of users who listen to music on Android and iOS smartphones. Since neither of those devices has a tactile button that lets you change tracks manually, the omission of an in-line remote may dissuade potential owners of these earbuds looking for hands-free music navigation.

Performance Music lovers shopping for a headphone to highlight the instrumental nuances of their collection will appreciate the Ultimate Ears 700's balanced dual-armature drivers that combine two separate speakers into each earbud. This design effectively creates a wider frequency of sound, giving your ears access to more aural detail and brings out the natural bass and treble characters of your music.

The passive crossover network built into the design routes each sound to the driver best fitting of its flavor and is essentially the same technology used for premium in-ear monitors. Audiophiles will prefer the natural element of sound they provide over alternative buds that intentionally overpower the low-end to appease the younger, head-bobbing market, but that doesn't mean the Ultimate Ears 700's can't reproduce the same booming bass notes.

You'll still hear the same punchy emphasis, but the 700 headphones allow each instrument and vocal track to shine individually with more distinctive color and clarity, faithful to the original audio mix. You may react critically at first to the smooth sheen of the Ultimate Ears if you're used to the low-end impact of assisted headphones like the Monster Turbine Pro In-ear Speakers, but we're sure you'll grow to appreciate the greater headroom and wider frequency response that this set offers in comparison.

Summary

Logitech has reduced the price of UE700 to $ 150 when it acquired the company a few years ago, making these headphones some of the most convenient two earphones on the market today. You'll notice a big difference in sound if you upgrade from stock headphones that came with your music player, and as long as you do not mind the lack of a remote control cable on the UE700 earphones won 't disappoint.

Grado GR8 Earphone Review

I like the Grado GR8 earphone, but Grado bGR8 earphone simply not price-competitive at the moment. That may change once the Shure SE420 and SE530 are discontinued to make way for the new Shure SE425 and SE535 earphones  announced at CES. But up until then, the current cheaper or similarly-priced Shures are preferable.

The good: The In-Ear Headphones Grado GR8 use a sound signature that combines the genres most versatile, light and architecture improves comfort.
The bad: Degree typical fashion, GR8s do not have all the accessories and small-cap issues may be specific to particular users.
The bottom line: Grado headphones at GR8 has resonance and sound of audiophile quality, but are currently inaccessible to the average listener.

GR8 Grad0 headphones are the answer to the prayers of the audiophile community for the company to add a pair of headphones to its line of popular over-ear headphones. Grado Labs continues its tradition of full-bodied sound and solid build quality with GR8s, but the high price of $ 300 puts them out of reach for all music lovers, but the most devoted, especially when a music lover than Echelon to the highest sound with headphones as the best choice of award-winning editors of $ 80 earphones Klipsch Image S4.
Design and Features
Although it may be difficult to distinguish from a photo, the slot of the headset is a stylish blue finish with GR8 Glitter silver tips and a connection point of the cable that is reinforced with an angle to complete the shape of your ear.
The headphones are also incredibly light, even for headphones - and 9 grams installed with the tips, GR8s are comfortable to wear with the wire wrapped around the ear or hanging down, you prefer the method of packaging as it keeps the bud tight and prevents them from going out.
We expect a range of accessories headphones rare degree, on the basis of the ears, we have examined, and GR8s are no different. Aside from the headphones themselves, all you get is different dome sizes to work with - no case of wear or wax removal tool is included.
The silver tips are made of soft silicone and GR8 are available in three sizes so you can get a good fit, which is crucial to achieve the sound quality of the highest resolution. Ears of each are different so it is always difficult to find in the end the best solution, but the ones that come with the GR8s are exceptionally small. This editor is normally the average size with most headphones Klipsch as the S4, but only the largest of the things GR8 adjustment and I could not get a good seal. Turbines with gems combination Monster Pro in a sample pack of earphones Supertypes the manufacturer, for example, we expect to offer more flexible if we want to pay $ 300 for Grado GR8s.
We are also disappointed that the headphones have a microphone or the remote control for modern smartphones. How iPhone and Android devices will continue to evolve into the de facto standard for music outside the home, we'd like to see future versions of Grado headphones are equipped with accessories that meet this growing market.
On the other hand, we were pleased to see that the rubber coating on the 51-inch non-stick makes it almost impervious to the headphone cord tangles. The same material also protects the wire to amplify the sound of rubbing clothes, and a right pin in the end must coincide with a variety of cases.
Performance
You might be surprised that the function of a unique design GR8s mobile frame, since we are used to seeing double or even triple the drivers pumping through headphones at this price level. A good example is the Westone UM2 Dual Driver Earphones true, that cost the same, but the architecture of GR8s is limited to a single driver to avoid driver cross.
The result avoids the difficult transition between the woofers and tweeters that reproduce the notes may seem vague and different from the registration requirements. Instead, the tone GR8s generate the same level and frequency separation image on all directional audiophile grado headphones expect.
The headphones are excellent for creating a GR8 imaging experiment that seems natural and realistic in your ears. Their versatile audio profile makes it an excellent candidate for a variety of genres, but we found the bass somewhat 'lacking in bass. However, balanced sound levels produced by each speaker in each ear will certainly satisfy the most discerning audiophiles.

Conclusions
We can not imagine many consumers considering GR8 Grado headphones to their current price, despite their excellent sound quality. Unless you are absolutely dedicated to degree, you can spend less and still get a good pair of headphones Klipsch S4.

Etymotic er-4 pt micropro Headphones Review

The good: The Etymotic ER-4 MicroPro headphones points are accurate and balanced. Clarity and precision of high out detail in the shooting, and have a balance richer and more satisfying than the Etymotic HF5s low-and middle. The ER-4 points are solidly constructed, and include a case and airplane adapter.
The bad: The plastic cap thickness around the points of ER-4 "may be able to restrict access to certain smart phones and cases of audio If you really like the weak points of the ER-4. is a short "bit. Full sound insulation and son in connection with the vibrations may interfere with on-the-go listening.
Conclusion: Although the Etymotic ER-4 headphones points is less dark low-end as some of its competitors in this price range that offer great sound in highly accurate tonal balance.

First, a little light. If you do not realize that you have four versions of earphones Etymotic ER-4 MicroPro series, each of which sells for $ 299. According to the company in order to break the differences:
The Etymotic ER-4B MicroPro is "binaural recording and control used in a professional environment."
The Etymotic ER-4S MicroPro, the company is "stereo headphone jack and adapted to control the public through a newspaper or power" versus "control panel" of the house.
The Etymotic ER-4P MicroPro is the mainstream of the federal government, designed for those with a portable audio device, such as the home key.
The Etymotic MicroPro ER-4PT, discussed here, is the latest version of the 4P. Etymotic says the mobile professional who uses his headphones on airplanes and the job is done.
To be clear, the ER-4P and ER-4 points essentially the same products, but in a different format. The ER-4PT used various types of adapters for airplanes and is also a table that explains the channel according to its owner who had ER-4PT all accuracy tests, and each channel has voted and approved by certified the 2 dB within a defined range.
(If you're still confused, please visit the website for a detailed explanation of the Etymotic ER-4 MicroPro series the way. Here are the model numbers too numerous to four very similar products, seems to suggest the number of Etymotic. SKUs to make things as simple as possible for the buyer.)
Well, now under consideration. The first thing you will notice that Etymotic, the handset has also long been a bit "thin cylinder that feels almost like jam sticks in his ears, not a bad thing to do in this case. Etymotic models are made of this way, and there is a point from the aesthetic point of view, these guys stand out from your ears "a little over a pair of headphones.
They have two "Accu-fit" design olives insulation (foam and silicone rubber) to seal the ear from the outside world completely. You can also create their own "custom fit" cap to provide $ 100 Etymotic.
In general, the earphones ER-4PT well designed with a main metal body of the helmet is divided into two twisted son strengthened for each listener. (ER-4PT is guaranteed for two years.) One complaint: the plastic around the headphone jack of a right angle through the thickness, and when a case is not in the portable audio device or smartphone (like a iPod Touch) you may be able to get the plug into the audio jack (the examiner could not include in your iPhone without removing the case).
It is also interesting to note that, because so closely with these headphones, you can really hear much of the outside world, which can be dangerous if you are in the city on foot and must be aware of this sound is happening around. We also noted that the line of clothes when we went to listen. So ideally, these headphones are perfect for stationary listening. (These two issues are common to these headphones.)
What is the sound quality we love. The ER-4PT is more rational - the tonal balance of the majority of in-ear headphones in its class - and you can tell. It is, lack of maturity very low in many high-end headphones. The clarity and precision ER-4PT high you feel exactly what is happening in the recording.
We began our comparison of ER-4PT public with cheaper HF5 Etymotic in-ear headphones, while the new Gregg Allman "Low Blues" album. Both headsets have a similar sound, but the points ER-4 "has a low average balance of bass and richer and more satisfying. The vaccine has very seriously, and we feel we lack HF5s about it.
That is, if you really like the low points ER-4 is too short. It is certainly less dark than the monster low end of the turbine Pro Gold-ear headphones. While listening to "Green Onions" by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers "The Live Anthology" CD, we believe that one of the most dynamic and powerful guitars and drums really cut the ER-4PT. The weight of gold turbine Pro and adds strength to the bass, but softened the battery of attack against ER-4PT. The turbine is still good professional gold helmet, not as accurate as the ER-4PT.
The accuracy of the ER-4PT, it is easy for the difference in sound quality between the two CD live from Bob Marley, who recently released "Live Forever:. Live at the Stanley Theatre, "" Live at the Roxy "Stanley and listen to the album as a slightly distorted, so that the plates diffuses the sound of drums. Songs of Roxy are bright and clear, and feels that the public is really a great time. The ER-4PT give more music you have a helmet, and if the music sounds good it feels - it's what you need headphones, will cost $ 300.

A-Jays Four earphones Review

The good: The Blue Jays have four A-Jays a helmet, the final design and robust feature a tangle-free cord and a discreet apartment, three-button remote iPhone.
The bad: The ear of large homes can be inconvenient for some, the sound is not present, and rap and dynamic.
Conclusion: A-Jays Jays headphones offer a sound design of four balanced and elegant and functional, the headset is an excellent replacement for the IOS device.

Design and functionality
Four O Jays Jays earphones are almost exactly the same design as Jay-September 3, we gave a positive assessment of last year, but $ 70 with four pairs of wires adds a remote control that lets you change the power to stop jump and play songs in the IOS. They are $ 10 cheaper than the Apple In-Ears fragile and it is recommended that the tiles every purchase a supplier for replacement.
A four-Jays earphones are the ideal combination of design and adaptation of executive powers, so it does not scream attention that the atomic radius small colored gems. Instead, the equivalent of the silver and black of the iPhone and 4 "fettuccine" style ribbon cable is covered with rubber to get tangled in your bag or avoid.
The headphone cable is more than average and measures 45 inches or a little over three inches longer than the headphone cord from Apple. The additional material means less resistance when you decide to leave the player in your pocket, purse or backpack. Finally, the A-Fours Jays cap a new silver L-shaped reinforced rubber that less strain on the spine and prevents bending.
Remote control on the line is about 6 inches below the right atrium, and appreciate its discreet design and lightweight, often complain of bulky remotes, and drag to create tension in the egg. One side of the remote has three buttons that can be used for a variety of functions - it takes most of its lights, or press twice to play, pause, fast forward, rewind and volume levels, but you can also quickly lead and control of incoming calls. The full set of commands works perfectly with the iPhone 4, but 3G users can play, pause, rewind and volume, without manipulation.
The iPhone 4 you can also call the A-Jays on all fours to make contacts and access to your music with voice commands, click on the remote instructions for more detailed inspections of tiles.
The back of the remote has a small hole in the silicon microphone, your voice when you say that you use the headset for calls or the houses of controls, but the pickup 360 degrees, it is necessary to give the his mouth piece to isolate his voice. Call quality is the norm for a pair of stereo headphones, and our test of the called party reported no problems in maintaining a conversation, even on a busy street in New York.
The four-tile A helmet with a hard case that slides open to reveal a detailed instruction manual and four sets of silicone sleeves, so a total of five ear-covers also the partner that is already installed. A four-Jays earphones are only those that come with the IOS device, the cases are silicone rubber to hold on to your ear. If you listen and want more privacy with rubber inserts at home in the channel, see the Etymotic HF5 series, but remember, you must pay twice the price.
Performance
This means we still have the same problems with the clumsy adaptation covers the circular shape of the headset A-Jays who have experience with the headset A-Three Jays. We continuously between measures of XXS L, and still could not find an affordable solution. You can not put more than half an hour before experiencing discomfort, the necessary adjustments. In addition, the same laptop is not very wide and sit almost flush with the edge of the ear, so you can experiment with other symptoms, depending on the shape of the ears.
If these problems occur with the four A-Jays earphones, we recommend Monster Cable and Supertip foaming gel that we tested with the mobile phone is compatible Monster Jamz and provide a better fit in general. As always, we strongly advocate an oval head, like the one that comes with earphones Klipsch Image S4i, although the jump in price is considerable.
We tested the sound quality of the A-Jays on April 4 legs with an iPhone and a variety of different MP3 and left satisfied with the sound quality. As mentioned earlier, you can switch to a stronger loyalty with a pair of ear canal headphones, but the three A-Jays are a little "iPhone lack of bass boost. Is off to the design of the equalizer sound is more suited to loud music, like hip-hop, rock and hit the club, while fans of jazz and classical music to be disappointed by its lack of tonal definition. This means that the helmet has four tiles are certainly an improvement in the stock even with all the include and the IOS device will not be disappointed if this jump is to be here.

Klipsch Image S5i Review

The good: The rugged earphones Klipsch Image S5i have a waterproof resistant, and in line with the remote control buttons are large enough to be used with gloves. The helmet has a bass line and overall sound is solid. Includes a hard case with a built-in flashlight.

The bad: The headphones Klipsch Image S5i does not offer a better grip, it adds weight to the distance and no ear.

Conclusion: "skaters, snowboarders and skiers who are not integrated into headphones, earphones Klipsch Image S5i better robustness.

Fans of fitness around the world understand the importance of music for motivation when it comes to traffic. Fortunately, if the phone manufacturer, has broken rugged sports models have been for years. The key is the amount that is right for your business, and when that happens, you are skiing or snowboarding, the Klipsch Image S5i difficult for you. These headphones are $ 130 compact, robust and designed with the outdoor sports in mind.

In fact, the design of the helmet is not part of a helmet strong start S4i S5i popular. The headphones are super compact and always slightly tilted, but the ears S5i a textured rubber coating, instead of the shiny plastic. The cables are thin, but the S5i is reinforced and waterproof. In fact, everything was out of the headphone plug for the remote control module designed to withstand a reasonable amount of moisture, an explanation that we encountered when testing the helmet in the snow.

The design chosen other features of the headset is in line micro S5i robust control module and remote. While the microphone is standard hole diversity, the remote is very different from those found in other models. In addition to sealing, a large rubber buttons that can be used with gloves. The module has a volume control and a Play / Pause button (which is also used to switch between tracks, if you use an IOS). The only drawback is that the way to add a little weight, and then there is a removable shirt clip on the package, removable ear hook would be a welcome addition.

Another unique feature of the image presented is the case S5i. There is also a removable clip and ultra-hard sport to ensure unity in his person. More importantly, it offers an integrated LED flash, which may be continuous or flashing mode can be used. This could be useful when you are very special off-road.

Above all, the image S5i Live headset sound quality we expect from Klipsch. In other words, the tone of this jewel "is not as clear and balanced, and audio-S4i, the call will not be so universal. S5i contrary, the huge number of victims. The lower end is so far ahead, if I really want our ears vibrate sometimes. The good news is that is not distorted and the centers are still very rich. If something is suffering, is the high-end retail is not enough for some bubbles.

What is said, these headphones are clearly extreme sports enthusiasts tend to listen to loud music during the activity. To this end, the headphones are practically perfect image S5i.