Does movement (like walking) interrupt music because you can hear every bumping sound the cable makes against your legs, body etc? I have owned Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds and when I walk with them the cable sends all the noise to my ears (isolated from all other sounds) and it interrupts the music flow. I was wondering if the J2 earbuds are better in this area. Anyone know? Does movement (like walking) interrupt music because you can hear every bumping sound the cable makes against your legs, body etc? I have owned Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds and when I walk with... » Read More Does movement (like walking) interrupt music because you can hear every bumping sound the cable makes against your legs, body etc? I have owned Skullcandy Ink'd earbuds and when I walk with them the cable sends all the noise to my ears (isolated from all other sounds) and it interrupts the music flow. I was wondering if the J2 earbuds are better in this area. Anyone know? « Show Less
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I've read posts that there are third party sellers selling counterfeit Sennheiser products. Did you purchase yours directly from Amazon and not a third party? Just curious.
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I've read posts that bigfoot and the chupacabra are running rampant in the SE United States, too.
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I do hear that noise occasionally, especially if I'm trying to play softly. However, I don't seem to hear it when I use the headphones. So far, it hasn't bothered me much, or else I'm getting used to it.
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It mutes when there is no pressure on the headband. I have had the headphones for a few months and never had a problem with the feature. I find it very useful especially in a live or studio environment.
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JBuds J2 sound ok. To me it fills like your missing part of the sound with them. The bass isnt full and cant hear the hi hat on the drums. Im gonna try the V-MODA next to find some better earbuds
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Mine died in about 6 months of regular use at the gym. I suspect it's due to sweat. Here's their product site. Despite being called "Active2", it doesn't really mention anything about using it in a "active" lifestyle. Just generic bluetooth usability. http://www.brightechshop.com/products/item/2/active2tm-bluetooth-headset-headphones Another issue I had that lead to it dying was that it wouldn't hold a charge for more than a day. Even if I charged it and didn't use it for a day, it wouldn't turn on or only last a few minutes. I had to charge it day of use which was annoying. I've tried contacting them through their site to replace my pair and never got a response. If you're going to use it primarily for workouts/exercise, I'd recommend buying one specified for that activity. If you're still wondering, yes, they worked fine while new. Since they're just earbuds essentially, I did have some issues with it getting loose while running so now I prefer bluetooth headphones with some kind of canal or over the ear support for stability.
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By any chance, when you activate it, does it just sound like moderate white noise, but you still hear what's going on outside of the earbuds? Because I have that problem as well, and I too have an Android. The noise-cancellation isn't all that great. If anything, it makes the sound quality worse. Why the noise-cancellation doesn't work well, I don't know. I'll just say the quality of the earbuds isn't the best.
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Just tried it with my Sennheiser PMX 100 and HD280 pro headphones and got nothing. But I have noticed at times some strange static through the headphones as I move around at my desk. I can't pin it on the ICON, but it only happens when using it... so maybe that does pin it on the ICON...
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Actually, no. That's another issue with these headphones...they're not loud enough either. Yesterday, I was wearing them around campus. For studying, they're fine. But when walking to the train station, I had them cranked to full...and it was not very loud. I'm going to be returning them today. I have no clue as to why or how these were ever $300 headphones. I know Bluetooth costs a little more, but I've heard bluetooth headphones at the same pricing point that sound amazing and are loud. I'll be picking up a new set today.
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CX 685 has adapters that fit in the opening to your ear canal which creates kind of a seal. The MX is more of a ear bud that fits outside your ear canal. The CX has better noise isolation and the sound quality is better but if you run then the bounce in the cord can transmit back to earphones and can become annoying. The sound quality of the MX is very good. I run and use these because I do not like the bouncing noise of the cord. It does take a little getting use to the finger that fits in the nook of your ear fold and it holds much better compared to an ear bud. After sampling several different brands, these are my favorite for running. If I didn't run or bounce around while exercising I'd use the CX. CX 685 has adapters that fit in the opening to your ear canal which creates kind of a seal. The MX is more of a ear bud that fits outside your ear canal. The CX has better noise isolation and the sound quality is better but if you run then the bounce in the cord can transmit back to earphones and can become annoying. The sound quality of the MX is very good. I run and use these because I do not like the bouncing noise of the cord. It does take a little getting use to the finger that fits in the nook of your ear fold and it holds much better compared to an ear bud. After sampling several... » Read More CX 685 has adapters that fit in the opening to your ear canal which creates kind of a seal. The MX is more of a ear bud that fits outside your ear canal. The CX has better noise isolation and the sound quality is better but if you run then the bounce in the cord can transmit back to earphones and can become annoying. The sound quality of the MX is very good. I run and use these because I do not like the bouncing noise of the cord. It does take a little getting use to the finger that fits in the nook of your ear fold and it holds much better compared to an ear bud. After sampling several different brands, these are my favorite for running. If I didn't run or bounce around while exercising I'd use the CX. « Show Less
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I know this isn't the best environment, but I listen to music for 2-2.5 hours every day on my commute, on the subway. How much disturbance would this cause others? My previous headphones were the Sony MDR-V6. I wish I could listen to music in a quieter environment, but I don't have the time, the subway unfortunately is the best stretch of time I have every day.If you think these would disturb others too much, is there a closed model you recommend? I can't see anything by Sennheiser at approximately this price range and quality, that has a closed back.
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I'm not sure what that is, but it doesn't work well with my iphone. I am casually listening on my commute (bus) into work, and it'll work for a second, then it sounds like I'm in a tunnel, and I have to jiggle the connection to get it working again. the colors are cool, and they stay in my ears, but the sound is in and out.
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Hi.On mine, when I plug in headphones, the sound switches from the speakers to the headphones. With headphones plugged in, you can listen to music without disturbing anyone else.
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Hi! I was wondering about that too, however, once I put the case on, there is not interruption of the sound quality once the case it on. I don't know how they do it, but it works!
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It's not advice able to buy is you use for physical fitness, one is because the designed is for regular movement like walk while waiting for someone, long trip ect. not for shack and shaking like running which create bumps. Sweat is another because foam earring absorbed moist or sweat it will destroy your gadget. Don't get me wrong this gadget is good for ordinary use only, trip or you want to listen music at night.
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It's in the ear . I have tried many earbuds ..most are uncomfortable to me . These are great. Sound is good. I,too, didn't like the iphone buds.
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Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple earbuds at full volume) alone, not to mention fidelity will more than offset the fact that they don't last forever. Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple... » Read More Hi DarkHawke, I'm a NYC resident riding the ER-4ps hard (both on the street and when I'm mixing in the studio (yeah, they're that good)) but recently after 2 years of hard use, coiling and so forth the left channel connection is starting to come loose, I've heard this from other people as well, that after a couple of years the connection from the wire to the individual braids begins to sever. That said, they're totally worth every penny even if I had to buy a new pair every year...the money they'll save you on getting hearing aids (I'm looking at all the kids on the subway with apple earbuds at full volume) alone, not to mention fidelity will more than offset the fact that they don't last forever. « Show Less
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I use my own ear phones. I switch between ear buds and sony head phones. I have also simply plugged in a mini speaker when on a treadmill. The included headphones have the "button" to interrupt the music and get info, but my mini speaker and wireless headphones do too.