Review: Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Apple's iPod Earphones and iPhone Stereo Headset get a bad rap. Between the audiophiles who are willing to invest a lot in replacements and those few critics who are just looking to find one thing to criticize harshly in Apple's otherwise impressive...
Overall, the Earphones with Remote and Mic are a very good entry-level pair of earbuds, possessing the same fit, sound quality, and comfort as Apple's prior stock iPod and iPhone earbuds, while adding expanded remote control capabilities and a new...
Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Pros:
- has fair bass support, able to hear the details in the sound
- fit comfortably in the ear, don't make them sore at all
- look stylish and modern, match other Apple products
- remote offers good interactivity with an iPad or iPhone, quick control
- feel nice and light, tend to keep out of the way and aren't awkward at all
Cons:
- falls out of your ear fairly easily, have to readjust
- cord is a little flimsy, rubber tends to peel
Review: Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic
Pros: An entry-level pair of earphones with solid sound quality for their price, particularly strong in the lows and highs. Now includes a three-button in-line remote control designed to allow recent iPod purchasers to control volume and track playback, and...
Cons: Microphone is treble-pushed for voice intelligibility at cost of some fidelity. Remote's mouth-level location may not be ideal for some users. Earphones remain the same in fit and comfort as prior models, which will be great for some users' ears, but...