The Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are Apples newest latest set of headphones with an overly generic name. These headphones do, in fact, feature a remote and mic, which are supported by iPods and iPhones alike. The remote is a bit awkwardly placed and doesn’t have the best tactile feedback. Also, the remote and plug don’t have cord guards around them; no cord guards means the cord can bend sharply in these areas, which is a significant durability concern. The last issue we ran into was with comfort: the ear buds fall out constantly. Make sure you wear the Apple In-ears for a while to make sure they’re a good fit.

These issues aside, the headphones have above average audio quality overall. They have a solid bass response but fall steadily into the high frequencies. They do have a bit of distortion present, mainly in the form of some very soft high-end noise. The headphones do have excellent tracking, meaning both ear buds will almost always be playing at the same volume. The headphones also have good isolation, a are capable of loud output without distortion, and barely leak at all.

Though the durability issues have a very high potential to reduce the Apple In-ears lifespan, they remain a solid pair of headphones. Make sure they don’t constantly pop out, wrap some electrical tape around the plug, and save your receipt, but keep them in mind as a set of low-mid-level headphones.

The Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote and Mic are currently available for $80.

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This review is organized into 11 pages
Page 1 Tour & Design Read More...	Page 2 Sound Quality Llow distortion in general, great tracking. High-end noise, frequency response drops off at high-end. Read More...	Page 3 Isolation Good isolation, max usable volume, and leakage control. Read More...
Page 4 Comfort Comfortable when they’re not falling out. They will fall out constantly. Not many customization options. Read More...	Page 5 Usability Very portable, has remote and mic. Not easy to clean or maintain, separate case for sleeves. Read More...	Page 6 Sennheiser MM 50 iP Comparison We compare the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic to the MM50 iP. Read More...
Page 7 V MODA Vibe Duo Comparison We compare the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic to the Vibe Duo. Read More...	Page 8 Monster Turbines Comparison We compare the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic to the Turbines. Read More...	Page 9 Apple iPod In ear Headphones Comparison We compare the In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic to the iPod In-ear Headphones. Read More...
Page 10 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic. Read More...	Part 11 Comments Read what people are saying about the Apple In-ear Headphones with Remote & Mic. Add your comments...