Headphones with iPod controls
Jasmine France,
Senior Associate Editor
October 30, 2009
Now that Apple is thoroughly touting the headphone remote capability of its various iPods, third-party headphone manufacturers are scrambling to provide products with integrated playback controls. One solution we've seen is the in-line remote cable attachment that can connect to any set of headphones, thereby letting you simply update your favorite pair. Of course, if you need to upgrade from Apple's stock earbuds anyway, picking up a brand-new model with the controls (and mic, if applicable) built in makes more sense. There isn't a huge variety to choose from right now, but we managed to round up four sets of earphones that offer the feature.
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| Price | $99.00 to $99.99 | $64.95 to $79.00 | $87.89 to $89.00 | $6.99 | $31.25 to $79.99 |
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| The Bottom Line | The Klipsch Image S4i earphones offer up sound quality on par with and better than sets that cost many times as much, and they include compelling extras for iPhone and iPod users. | If you own a new iPod or iPhone 3GS, the Apple In-Ear headphones are a great value. Owners of older iPods and iPhones will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in sound quality. | The JayBird Tiger Eyes earbuds are a good option for active iPod owners with a hankering for bass. | The Zagg Z.buds with mic offer a rugged design and plenty of bass for iPod owners who are looking for earphones with built-in playback controls. | |
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| Response Bandwidth | 10 - 19000 Hz | 5 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | 17 - 20000 Hz |
| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear ear-bud | In-ear ear-bud | In-ear ear-bud | In-ear ear-bud | In-ear ear-bud |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo | Stereo |
| Connectivity Technology | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired | Wired |
| Headphones Type | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural | Headphones - Binaural |
| Product Type | Headset - Wired | Headset - Wired | Headset - Wired | Headset - Wired | Headset - Wired |
| Recommended Use | Info unavailable | Digital player | Cellular phone Digital player | iPhone | Cellular phone Digital player |
| Product Description | Klipsch Image S4i - Headset | Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic - Headset | JayBird Tiger Eyes - Headset | ZAGG Z.buds Headset | Scosche Increased Dynamic Range earphones with tapLINE control - Headset |
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