How reliable is the media control for the mic? the earbuds look a bit fragile, just judging from the pictures
2018267
I have been using Etymotic HF2 head phones for many years and they do break every once in a while. Especially if you wear them working out and get them wet. That said they are covered by a 2 year warranty replacement that works awesomely if they do break.
2018268
Both are surprisingly sturdy, I've had them over a year wearing them everyday to work and nothing has broken or worn beyond expected. I'd say the weakest part are the cables; as they are very thin.
470090
No issues as far as I've had it. It's only been 4 months but overall amazing mic!
1140202
The mics in this recorder are sensitive. It might sound s little bit tinny that way, but it will do it.
1111286
I personally don't use the mic,I bought it for my son. He however says that it is pretty sturdy. He's dropped it off his desk a couple of times and it still works like a champ.
858797
It seems to be very durable. I've not had any issues with my remote/mic but then I'm not too rough with my earphones.
2235288
The set of earbud plugs may have a issue if the wire is damage, but my set of skulls utilizing the foam size adjustable cover have protected 2.0 earbuds output microphone speaker buttons for sound quality. I hope your using these accessories, which are usually detachable
880909
Theyre not bad but along with any in ear you can here yourself breathe along with wind. Also the mic for me doesnt work very well at all. But other than that yes they could work well.
1983296
I didn't think they felt cheap at all. I thought they looked and felt like professional quality. I've had mine since June 2014, so about 6 months with no issues. Now granted I've basically plugged them in and left them. They get switched occasionally from game system to game system, but nothing like the wear a DJ would probably put on them so I can't give an informed response if they'd hold up. It seems like they would if they were treated with normal care.
1711103
I got mine back in September I think and they just now broke today sorta. The left earbud doesn't produce as much sound as the right after they both got pulled out of my ears. Other than that they are amazing.
834638
As a game developer, I use these headsets religiously. They are not the best quality, but compared to 90% of wired headsets near the same price range they are just as good. Only problems I have with the headset is the boom for the microphone. The elbow that attaches boom to the left headphone is made out of plastic and if dropped on that elbow it will break with ease. (I strength my headsets by attaching 38 gauge aluminum with some liquid steel adhesive, to the elbow join) I have used a number of these headsets and currently own three. Two for work and one for home. Being able to get up and get a drink or rush to a project meeting, without stressing about tripping over a cord or ripping the USB out is hard to beat. Hope this review helps, if you have any questions about the headset let me know and I'd be happy to answer them for you.
127238
I've actually have been able to have conversations while laying down. And when the mic falls the other person can still hear me but it is lower... It's decent on cancelling noise. My only big complain is these buds lack bass.
1774262
No problem at all. Check the conection on the back. They are two holes and only one will be for the Mic.
1973428
This is a tough question to answer. I feel like, in general, they are more durable than the classic style of earbuds with a rounded cable, but I don't have any physical proof of this. I know that the older generation of these headphones that I owned held up to abuse pretty well; I generally just tossed them in my pocket and they still lasted over a year. That being said, they aren't going to be as durable as the ear buds marketed for sports/activity. I think overall they are well constructed and they have been kept almost exclusively waded up in my pocket for a couple months without visible wear. This is a tough question to answer. I feel like, in general, they are more durable than the classic style of earbuds with a rounded cable, but I don't have any physical proof of this. I know that the older generation of these headphones that I owned held up to abuse pretty well; I generally just tossed them in my pocket and they still lasted over a year. That being said, they aren't going to be as durable as the ear buds marketed for sports/activity. I think overall they are well constructed and they have been kept almost exclusively waded up in my pocket for a couple months without visible... » Read More This is a tough question to answer. I feel like, in general, they are more durable than the classic style of earbuds with a rounded cable, but I don't have any physical proof of this. I know that the older generation of these headphones that I owned held up to abuse pretty well; I generally just tossed them in my pocket and they still lasted over a year. That being said, they aren't going to be as durable as the ear buds marketed for sports/activity. I think overall they are well constructed and they have been kept almost exclusively waded up in my pocket for a couple months without visible wear. « Show Less
1920412
Recording quality for me has been excellent. I use an external mic for voice work for audio-books. Haven't used the internal, built-in mics much, so I can't speak to their recording quality.
1139745
They have worked on all phones I tried. Folks tell me that the mic is pretty clear as well. Lately, the outer cover of the earbuds come off easily, but otherwise its pretty good for the price.
55303
Actually, not really. I haven't really observed much in the way of feedback or bleed-through. The mics are pretty sensitive to wind/breeze, though the windscreens help quite a bit. I've seen some people talk about cable noise affecting their recording but I also haven't really observed that myself either. The only real issue is heavy wind. That can be an issue, but it's really no different with any other mic I think. Minimizing touching of the earphones and excessive yanking on the cables should go without saying though.
1023619
Most of the time it is a little feedback which corrects if you move the mic away from the speaker. Other than that, it seems it would be a defect. My only issue is sometimes it just quits.... which is irritating in the middle of an auction, but I may need to change batteries.