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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good alternative to the headphones that come with the iPhone, April 29, 2008
For months, I've been looking for a good alternative to the Apple headphones. This was one of the first alternatives available (and only 10 months after the iPhone was released!), so I ordered a pair. I was looking for slightly better sound quality than the Apple ear buds(in particular, better bass response), and headphones that would stick in my ears (so I could wear them in the gym). Currently, this is a unique product: there isn't any other pair of earphones for the iPhone available for $40. I'm happy with my purchase.
The audio quality is acceptable. There is more bass than the Apple ear buds, though they are not very balanced or detailed. (I had to set the EQ to "bass reducer" and they were still a little too bassy for my taste.) The cables are made of a woven material, which makes them a little less slippery than standard wires. Finally, the microphone/button seems functional (no one has complained about the quality when I spoke to them through the headset). The replaceable silicone ear pads are a nice touch; they're comfortable, easy to clean, and do a good job blocking out ambient noise.
In short, I'd recommend these headphones to anyone looking for better audio than the stock apple ear buds, needs a built-in microphone, and doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
[Updated 11/3/2008: Since writing that review, the microphone and button on the headphones have stopped working. I have contacted Griffin about getting them repaired/replaced, and they have refused to help me. I guess that you get what you pay for.]
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
All good... except for piercing trebles, September 17, 2008
I've been using these earbuds for about a month now and am mostly happy with them. First the good stuff. Like others here, I cannot use the earbuds that come with the iPhone. They barely stay in my ears. The TuneBuds fit really well in my ears and offer decent isolation from outside noise as well. The cloth lining of the cords is great for minimizing tangling, as is the carrying case that is included. I've had no complaints about the microphone. It is well placed, unobtrusive, and the button is easy to locate and press.
The only problem I have with these earbuds is the piercing treble. This is not a problem with most music, but it's really bad when listening to "talk radio" style podcasts. Whenever someone says the "s" sound, it actually hurts my ears. Running with the EQ set to Treble Reducer makes it tolerable.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than the OEM earbuds, June 23, 2008
We got two iPhones, and from day one we were furious with the design of the earbuds supplied with them. Unless your ears are of a very specific shape, it is almost impossible to keep the original earbuds into position. Lying down with these is almost impossible, and I like to fall asleep listening to music.
Since I have been using iPods for years I thought who cares? I'll just get a pair of whatever Sony or Philips sells as the equivalent.
No dice. There was no such thing. If you don't like the earbuds in your classic iPod, you have thousands of replacements to choose from. If you have an iPhone, it's not the same since it has a microphone/button and the plug base is much narrower.
The only replacements that would work with the iPhone were very high end, close to $100. I was not ready to put 25% of the cost of the phone for earbuds.
Eventually I found the Griffin Tunebuds. They were the right price, and I have purchased Griffin products in the past so I was familiar with the brand.
What I like: three pairs of ear pads, which means you can find a much better fit. In my case I can use two of the three pairs just fine. The difference is amazing.
The cable is covered with a very tough fiber weave, so it is much harder to break the cables accidentally. The microphone/button works exactly as the original. I also like that they are black, since I don't like to advertise that I am listening to an iPod/iPhone.
What I don't like: Once I am out of earpads, I have to call Griffin, these are no longer available through their website.
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