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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Sound Quality
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03.Isolation
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04.Comfort
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05.Usability
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06.Apple In ear Headphones with Remote and Mic Comparison
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07.Sennheiser MM 50 iP Comparison
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08.Denon AH-C351 Comparison
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09.Shure SE115 Comparison
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10.Conclusion
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11.Snippets
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12.Ratings & Specs
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13.Comments
Comfort
They’re likely a good bet for people that dislike in-ears. For those used to canal phones, these will always feel like they’re about to fall out.
Short-Term Use (5.00)
The iPhone 3G S’ headphones aren’t particularly comfortable or uncomfortable. They sit on the outside of your ears, so they get around the issue most people have with inserting foreign objects into their ear canal. If you are someone who’s used to canal headphones, however, these will leave you with a vague sense of unease. For us, they always felt like they were falling out.
As always, this is just our opinion. We don’t have a robot that can test comfort and, even if we somehow did, we doubt everyone would agree with the robot’s standards.
Extended Use (5.00)
Since the headphones don’t protrude into the ear and aren’t particularly heavy, there’s really nothing that would inspire change over the course of a 6-hour period.
Customizability (0.25)
These headphones don’t really have much in the way of customization. They don’t come with sleeves. They do have one of those neck split adjusters, for those that like the cord to follow the contour of their chin. The neck split adjuster can also detach if the left and right cables get pulled apart. This will help increase durability if you violently remove your headphones.
Latest News
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03-Feb-2012
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