I ordered this Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic a few days ago because of the very low price, and because of Amazon's reputation as a trusted retailer. This order was fulfilled by a third part retailer - The OEM Shop.
The Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic arrived a few days after I placed my order. The Apple packaging and instructions were not included in the manila envelope from The OEM Shop. There was also no printed receipt included within the manila envelope. The only thin that was included in the manila envelope from The OEM Shop was the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic.
When I tried to use the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, the play/pause button did not function properly. And, when the mic was used in the recording of audio and video, there was static in both recordings. Although the price for this item was low, it was not woth it because the product does not work as it should.
Amazon's description for this item is "Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (NEWEST VERSION) Retail Packaging] by Apple." The item that I received is not as Apple would sell it. And Amazon should not sell it like this either, even if it is through a third party retailer. I made this purchase because of Amazon's reputation as a trustworthy retailer.
If you're interested in the Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic, I recommend buying it from Apple. If Amazon wants to be known as a reputable retailer, they should discontinue their partnerships with dishonest third party retailers like The OEM Shop. Apple Earphones with Remote and Mic (NEWEST VERSION)[Retail Packaging]
I initially bought these because I really wanted a microphone for my iPod touch, and the remote seemed like an added bonus. However, they arrived with the remote split in half. It snapped back together fine, and I ignored it despite the fact that I had to tape it together (it still worked). But within a few weeks, the cord cover ripped free of the plug, leaving exposed wiring. They continued to work fine, good audio quality, etc, until a month or so ago when the left earphone stopped working. Now I can only listen in the right ear or I have to stretch and bend the cord in odd angles to make the left earbud work. Definitely not worth the price. All I have to say is either they are a really bad knock-off or Apple has gotten cheap.
NOTE! BUY FROM AMAZON! DO NOT BUY FROM THIRD PARTY SELLERS!
I trust Amazon. Though the headphones are more expensive if you buy from them, they are genuinely Apple. The sound quality could use some improvement. The basses are weak and the highs aren't the clearest. However, they work pretty well as casual use headphones and terribly as exercise headphones. Sweat easily gets in the remote and causes it to stop functioning. Use with caution when exercising. Using the remote is dead simple. Volume up, volume down, and center button. Click center once for play/pause music, twice to skip forward, three times to go back, and hold for voice control [if on newer iPhones (will it work for iPod touches?)]. It is very convenient for answering/making calls. The microphone yields good quality talking and listening is clear. The connector part of the microphone has changed from weak rubber to a hard plastic. However, the cord can still easily be pulled out.
I would say these are decent headphones. They're good for calls and some music listening. Just be sure to buy it from Amazon and not a someone selling their product in the Marketplace.
Quick Note: If the product is not genuinely Apple, then don't rate the headphones. The bad reviews due to fake headphones are creating an incorrect rating. Instead, rate the seller lowly, ask for a refund, and buy the headphones from your Apple store, Target, Best Buy, Amazon (with Amazon.com as the seller), etc.
Hi,
These head phones stink. I have never seen a product from Apple this bad. Are they even Apple; I don't think so. Don't buy these head phones. To be smart, spend the extra 15 bucks and buy it from Apple.com.
The look and function exactly like Apple earbuds to the finest detail, however, the sound quality is noticeably lacking on these when compared to the genuine Apple equivalent. The sound lacks the depth and detail that I've come to appreciate in Apple headphones. That said, if you're not an audiophile, these earbuds still sound better than a lot of others around the same price point. Also, recordings through the mic sounded identical to the Apple product. The remote works fine, but the volume buttons don't 'click' as distinctly as the do on my previous pair; not a big deal. Can't say how durable they are as I haven't had them very long.
Bottom line, I guess these earbuds are worth exactly the price I paid for them, but I was looking for something that sounded as good as my previous earbuds, so I'll keep these as a backup pair. If these aren't genuine, they shouldn't be advertised as an Apple product, and they might suffer from some quality issues if I were to use them on a regular basis. - Ipod Accessories - Apple - Earbuds - Headphones'
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