Headphone recommendations (with an awesome microphone)?

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Headphone recommendations (with an awesome microphone)?

Post by matt.wu » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:06 pm

Creating a new thread for this due to a slightly different request than most headphone recommendation asks.

I generally have headphones on for 8+ hours a day due to always being on the phone - more on travel days. I would love some high quality wireless headphones, but my absolute #1 requirement is that the microphone is awesome. By awesome, I mean it performs well outdoors (mutes wind a bit) and doesn't pick up too much ambient noise. Right now, based on anecdotal evidence in the form of feedback from people I talk to, the iPhone headset is pretty stellar in the mic department (surprise surprise).

Anything out there that has as good or better microphone but is a higher quality sound and/or wireless and/or more comfortable?
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Post by nweash » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:10 pm

I use these for the gym. Think the battery life is 6 hours though. Can't vouch if the microphone performs well. The sound is excellent with a snug fit. Excellent noise cancelling. Takes some adjusting but worth the effort.

Jay bird bluebuds x.

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Actually think they have a new model out now with two types of ear pieces to choose from.

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Post by blowfish89 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:35 pm

I have the Bluebuds X above for the same purpose but could never get a good fit (and never went to the gym), so its just collecting dust. I think the mic on Bose earphones is pretty decent and I love the fit and the clip, I use it for long phone calls/interviews (but then, I don't have too much to compare it to). Why not try the in-ear noise canceling QC20i - would be better than the iphone ones I guess :~

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Post by hoppyjr » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:44 pm

Although I've not tried them yet, I bet those Bose noise cancelling in-ear QC20i's would be the way to go. All my other Bose stuff has always been stellar.

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Post by matt.wu » Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:45 pm

I also don't mind over/on ear, as I have no hair to mess up. In-ear gets uncomfortable after long periods of time.
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Post by blowfish89 » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:02 pm

matt.wu wrote:I also don't mind over/on ear, as I have no hair to mess up. In-ear gets uncomfortable after long periods of time.
Did you author the top Google search result for 'bald asian' ? :rolleyes:
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Post by matt.wu » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:22 pm

No way that could be me. That double negative really bothers me (and I really have no idea what the intent of that sentence is).

Doesn't mean I disagree with it... :shifty:
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Post by blkgsl » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:54 pm

In my experience, Asian girls want hair on head and nowhere else.

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Post by blkgsl » Tue Feb 09, 2016 11:55 pm

I also have no further value add in this thread. I use ultimate ears earbuds.

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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Feb 10, 2016 12:56 am

blkgsl wrote:In my experience, Asian girls want hair on head and nowhere else.
I prefer all women be equipped this way. Just say no to Chewbacca Bush!


(Yes, Chewbacca Bush will be running in the 2024 election, but never vote Bush!)

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Post by blkgsl » Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:04 am

hoppyjr wrote:
blkgsl wrote:In my experience, Asian girls want hair on head and nowhere else.
I prefer all women be equipped this way. Just say no to Chewbacca Bush!


(Yes, Chewbacca Bush will be running in the 2024 election, but never vote Bush!)

I need an Asian girl. Zack, you got any old ones that you can send me?
She's in the package with the Ranger !

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Post by hoppyjr » Wed Feb 10, 2016 1:08 am

blkgsl wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
blkgsl wrote:In my experience, Asian girls want hair on head and nowhere else.
I prefer all women be equipped this way. Just say no to Chewbacca Bush!


(Yes, Chewbacca Bush will be running in the 2024 election, but never vote Bush!)

I need an Asian girl. Zack, you got any old ones that you can send me?
She's in the package with the Ranger !
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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:29 am

hoppyjr wrote:
blkgsl wrote:
hoppyjr wrote:
blkgsl wrote:In my experience, Asian girls want hair on head and nowhere else.
I prefer all women be equipped this way. Just say no to Chewbacca Bush!


(Yes, Chewbacca Bush will be running in the 2024 election, but never vote Bush!)

I need an Asian girl. Zack, you got any old ones that you can send me?
She's in the package with the Ranger !
非常感謝你 !!!
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Post by zepp21 » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:17 am

LG Electronics Tone Pro HBS-750 Bluetooth Wireless Stereo Headset.

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Post by mikeylacroix » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:29 am

marchone wrote:你的母亲穿着军靴和你的妹妹可以吸铬掀起了汽车保险杠

Hey this translator works pretty good!
first part made sense...second half was a mess lol.
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Post by andrema » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:39 am

I use Plantronic for the gym and Hands free.
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Post by andrema » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:41 am

matt.wu wrote:No way that could be me. That double negative really bothers me (and I really have no idea what the intent of that sentence is).

Doesn't mean I disagree with it... :shifty:
You are such a grammar elitist.
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Post by unixshrk » Wed Feb 10, 2016 4:50 am

andrema wrote:
matt.wu wrote:No way that could be me. That double negative really bothers me (and I really have no idea what the intent of that sentence is).

Doesn't mean I disagree with it... :shifty:
You are such a grammar elitist.
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Post by Joeprez » Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:30 am

nweash wrote:I use these for the gym. Think the battery life is 6 hours though. Can't vouch if the microphone performs well. The sound is excellent with a snug fit. Excellent noise cancelling. Takes some adjusting but worth the effort.

Jay bird bluebuds x.

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Actually think they have a new model out now with two types of ear pieces to choose from.
These look cool, may try them.
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Post by jtbenson » Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:57 am

the shure in ear headphones were great and the mic was as good, ime, as the apple oem buds mic.
not a bargain, but they have a pretty wide range to choose from.
i got mine from music direct when they were still a short walk from me in chicago.
left mine on a plane and need to replace them. thanks for the reminder.
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Post by Panerai7 » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:06 am

andrema wrote:I use Plantronic for the gym and Hands free.
Plantronics usually makes the best no nonsense no cutesy wootsy (candy skull poopoo bird) business headsets with microphones.
Their noise cancelling is incredible and batteries usually last a long time.

And by the way Bush is coming back :thumbsup:

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Post by marchone » Wed Feb 10, 2016 9:15 am

Panerai7 wrote:And by the way Bush is coming back :thumbsup:
The low energy loser?

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