*Updated Feb 2009*
Looking to replace your iPhone headphones? Do you also want a pair with a built-in microphone and play/pause/answer features? They may be tougher to find than you think. Third-party headphone makers have been slow to market with their full-featured earphones. Some sell extension-cord dongles that add the microphone/button control to regular earphones. But many people find that solution unsatisfactory. Here’s what your selection looks like right now for full-featured earphones:
Radius Atomic Bass for iPhone ($50)
Average review rating: 7.5/10
Links:
Official site for Radius Atomic Bass for iPhone.
Amazon.com: Radius Atomic Bass
Apple In-Ear Headphones ($79.00)
Average review rating: 8.25/10
Links:
Official Apple.com site for Apple In-Ear Headphones.
Art of the iPhone review.
Sennheiser MM50 IP Earbuds ($70)
Average rating: 7.5/10
Links:
Official site for Sennheiser MM50 IP Headset.
Amazon.com: Sennheiser MM50 iP Earbuds
Skullcandy iPhone FMJ ($69.95)
Average review: 8.5 /10
Links:
Amazon.com: Skullcandy FMJ Earbuds
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi Sound Isolating Headset for iPhone ($150)
Average rating: 8.5/10
Jessica Alba posing with Ultimate Ears.
Links:
Amazon.com: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 4vi Earphones
v-moda Vibe Duo Earphones with Microphone ($85.00)
Average rating: 8.5/10
Links:
Amazon.com: V-Moda Vibe Duo Earbuds
Griffin Technology TuneBuds Mobile for iPhone ($20.99)
Average review: 7/10
Links:
Amazon.com: Griffin TuneBuds Mobile for iPhone
Maximo iMetal iP-HS1 and iP-HS2 Earphones ($24.99, $54.99)
Average review: 7.5, 8.5/10
Links:
Etymotic Research hf2 Noise-Isolating Headset + Earphones ($179.00)
Average review rating: 9/10
Links:
Amazon.com: Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones
Altec Lansing UHS307 ($40)
Average review rating: 8/10
#1 by Tim W on July 24th, 2009
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Does anyone know if any of these headphones be used as a headset with vista software for voice recognition on a PC?
Greatful for feedback