Alright so I picked up my N7 yesterday as a more portable alternative to my Transformer Prime. I'm using it primarily for entertainment and social networking where as the Prime will be my productivity tablet. My question is if I'm walking around listening to music with the N7 in my back pocket, will I be able to use a pair of headphones with built in audio controls for the music? If so does anyone recommend a particular pair? Looking for in-ear ones and preferably ones that won't hurt my College student wallet. Personally I'm not a fan of the big Beats headphones primarily because of the fact that most kids that wear them all the time are tools and I don't want to be associated with that stereotype. Haha pun.
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Bluetooth headphones are your friend.
A bunch can be found for $30-70. Get at it!
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Unfortunately, the headphone jack doesn't have mic support, which is needed for headset control support. I can't understand why they would leave this out, and mic support was even advertised as a feature on Asus' product page. I'm not sure if they've changed the page since the last time I've looked at it.
Is it something that a firmware update will fix? I know with the TP there were a lot of things that were added with firmware updates. I looked into the Bluetooth headsets on amazon and I think I found one I would use, but I'm still not crazy about the size of them. Even the smaller in ear ones.
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This isn't the kind of feature that a software update can add. The Nexus 7 doesn't have the necessary hardware.
Ah I see. Well I guess I'll just trap a pair of BT headphones off Amazon. Any one have a suggestion on which ones to go for or to avoid?
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Guys i find the earphones from the note2 package is good but got a seinheiser instead because of deeper bass. How about yours which one is your best earphone for our Big guy?
Klipsch and meeelectronics both got really good bass
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Guys i find the earphones from the note2 package is good but got a seinheiser instead because of deeper bass. How about yours which one is your best earphone for our Big guy?
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Just go to HeadFi forums lol. This thread is the same as asking which earbuds are the best
I myself am using a Sony MDREX510LP set of earbuds which i got for $40 on Amazon from a deal (good deal for $40, not so much at MSRP)
If you want suggestions, give us your budget and we'll recommend you some
I have a pair of Skull Candy Ink'd which I love. Yes, people condemn them for various reasons but they float my boat which is what matters. What they don't have is a mic and remote and Skull Candy gear supposedly doesn't support Android well in this department.
So, I'd also like some in-ear suggestions with bass at least as good as SC Ink'd plus a mic and remote. My budget is $40-$60.
Pair of big old skull candy hesh headphones... not perfect but for a tenner I wasnt gonna say no!
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I'm using a pair of Westone 4R's with mine. Love the quad drivers!
Personally I used Zagg Smartbuds.
They sound decent for the price (rather bassy, which is something I like but others may not) and the way they hang around your neck when you're not using them is actually really useful.
Plus my last pair lasted me just over a year, which is the longest a pair of earphones have lasted me
I have sennheiser hd 205 headset they are priety good.
And I use a Koss Porta Pro I recommend it.
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For a while I have been using Pioneer SE CL-721K BassHead plugins. Nothing so far among all the earphones I have used comes close to the sound clarity and bass on this. That includes beats by dre.
Getting the note 2 soon. Hope it has enough juice to drive them.
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Just go to HeadFi forums...
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Haha... Sorry about your wallet. (Had to say it).
Sennheiser hd598 for all my mobile music needs.
I have two brand new Kindle Fires, but I recently purchased an Asus Transformer so I have no need for them. I was thinking about selling them for about $80 each, but I feel like it is too much work. (I hate selling stuff online)
If anyone could suggest some cool projects that I could do with them I would happily try it out, and even create a picture tutorial.
Both of them are rooted and running CM10 4.1
I have no idea what to start with. But try taking one if them apart and seeing what's in the inside and posting some pictures of it. Then maybe we could find something to do.
I wouldn't mind taking them apart, but that doesnt seem very useful. If I could some ideas first that would be great!
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I have two brand new Kindle Fires, but I recently purchased an Asus Transformer so I have no need for them. I was thinking about selling them for about $80 each, but I feel like it is too much work. (I hate selling stuff online)
If anyone could suggest some cool projects that I could do with them I would happily try it out, and even create a picture tutorial.
Both of them are rooted and running CM10 4.1
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Give one as a gift......I'm sure someone would love it
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They'd work nicely installed in a car, and hooked up to the stereo.
Or just as a general music hub for your stereo system.
And make sure you give one as a gift! ^^"
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They'd work nicely installed in a car, and hooked up to the stereo.
Or just as a general music hub for your stereo system.
And make sure you give one as a gift! ^^"
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I was thinking about installing it in my car, but I already have an expansive after market radio.
I was thinking about making my own boom box and using a kindle fire as the player.
Root it and install JellyBean then go ahead and use it as a hardware mod
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I'm giving 1 away, but im going to keep 1 for a cool project!!
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Idk yet, that's the point of this thread lol
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Build a dedicated boombox docking station. Loud speakers, integrated charging, additional storage, music videos and visualizers. It could be a great party and family room accessory.
Or a gaming station. Install several emulators and get a playstation or custom controller. Plus the entire app store. Old school gaming with Open Source possibilities.
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Yeah I'm thinking about building a boom box. Or maybe mounting it in my car and buying a GPS dongle.
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Yeah a Car Dock was my first thought but you would indeed have to overcome the lack of GPS. Touchscreen Gmaps, Navigation, and Yelp would be sweet.
Although, there's no microphone on the KF - so no voice activation. Maybe it would be better to leave that to you're phone and leave the KF at home.
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I would most definitely put the device to good use for the community here. I need a device to test Factory Cables on, so I can make sure they work beyond just the standard meter test.
Thanks for the consideration
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I was thinking about making my own boom box and using a kindle fire as the player.
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That would be a novel idea. If you decide to make one, here's a link for audio equalizer apps. I looked for some graphic apps, but I couldn't find any. I think that it would look cool to have some graphics but maybe just an EQ is what you want. Either way, hope it works out for you!
http://www.androidauthority.com/best-sound-audio-equalizer-apps-android-103890/
P.S. 5-8 gigs isn't a whole lot of room for a boom box. You probably should have Stickmount installed for OTG support.
if you dont end up giving one away, they would be pretty cool as headrest monitors. Port out the headphone jack so passengers could watch whatever they wanted individually, or use DLNA to watch whatever off a carpc. I've currently got my kindle droid attached to the drivers sun visor and plan build a dock for it there if I end up liking it there. A full on computer will go into the dash, and I may end up putting several more tablets in the truck as well.
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I have recently changed my iphone to a nexus 4 and wondered if there is any way i can stream/play music to my Bose airplay speaker.
I am aware that the bose has a 3.5mm input but would love to be able to connect to it and play stuff wireless.
Is there any application/way i can do this?
thanks
Not sure if there is an airplay replicating app. You could plug a Bluetooth dongle into the audio in of the speaker and use Bluetooth for wireless streaming but not a very elegant solution.
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That's the problem when Apple decides to do their special stuff, or in this case take already implemented stuff and change it ever so slightly that you need a Apple device to get it work and the original standard isn't compatible anymore. WIFI Direct is what Airplay is made up from and the Nexus 4 (and all newer devices) can do it just fine (or even older devices with apps) but there's nothing for AirPlay because that's Apple tech and only theirs.
As mentioned though, the bluetooth to 3.5MM dongle is your only bet now with those speakers or just get some bluetooth speakers in general and those will work with everything - Apple devices included.
Try iplay in the play store. I know there is an app for apple TV that works. Kinda limited but works. Iplay claims to have speaker headset functionality but its not 100% clear if that is only to the device or from device to speakers. Anyway just search airplay in the play store and see if one works
thanks for the reply guys, went for the Bose airplay speaker over the bluetooth version as sound quality form the blueetoth was poor at the time and this seemed better, however, with no longer having the iphone it kinda loses its functionality as the only way i can now use it is to plug into the 3.5mm jack or i guess buy an ipod touch.
Bit of a pain as i was hoping to have all my music in the cloud (google music) and be able to access it from there.
Doubletwist has the ability to stream to airplay. I think you need to purchase it as a module though. I've used in on someone else's phone before and it worked exactly as you'd expect.
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That's the problem when Apple decides to do their special stuff, or in this case take already implemented stuff and change it ever so slightly that you need a Apple device to get it work and the original standard isn't compatible anymore. WIFI Direct is what Airplay is made up from and the Nexus 4 (and all newer devices) can do it just fine (or even older devices with apps) but there's nothing for AirPlay because that's Apple tech and only theirs.
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Change it ever so slightly? You mean... make it work. I have used Airplay for years and it is flawless, and very high quality. Still waiting for something remotely comparable on Android.
You could try AppleTV AirPlay Media Player from the Play store.
I haven't used it. But at least it is free. Give it a whack!
Hello everyone. I just got one these Bose airplay for Christmas but like some of you I have an Android device. Can anyone please confirm a working solution app for this? Any shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Thanks for all the replies guys, it seems there are some possible solutions then. I have tried to 'Google it' also but most air play topics I came up with seemed to be around streaming video/pictures to your TV. I am really just after the ability to stream music content to my new Bose speaker. I know ways of getting my iTunes music etc on my android phone OK. Just want to be able to play it on my airplay speaker. Would be great if I were able to play things like Google music, spotify and tunelin radio also.
Any working suggestions really appreciated.
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Well did you try any of the suggestions?
I have used doubletwist to stream music to an airplay device. Isn't this what you were after??
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Well did you try any of the suggestions?
I have used doubletwist to stream music to an airplay device. Isn't this what you were after??
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Yes I have double twist and that only works with apple TV not airplay speakers, that's what they told me when I contacted them.
I have tried an app called beam but that seems a bit hit and miss and quality is not great.
I need a proper working solution if anyone can help.
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Interesting article, although I haven't tried any of them, but I intend to buy a new amplifier that is airplay compatible, so if someone could try these apps and give feedback:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/android-apps/18049/best-airplay-apps-android
Hello folks,i'm currently in search of a pair of Over the Ear Headphones,willing to pay about 70-80 euros tops...Apart from N4 i have last year's N7,so i'd like something with conntrol buttons..Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
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Hello folks,i'm currently in search of a pair of Over the Ear Headphones,willing to pay about 70-80 euros tops...Apart from N4 i have last year's N7,so i'd like something with conntrol buttons..Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
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I haven't found any control button headsets that work. Only the answer/end button works. I haven't tried on the N7 but I assume it would most likely be the same.
As for over the ear headphones, 70-80 Euros, try:
Audio-Technica ATH-M50-Old reliable...
V-Moda Crossfade LPs, which I have and are awesome, but it's a personal preference thing lol, since upgraded to the V-Moda M-100s, which I adore, but are expensive.
There are a few Sony's that are good, but I haven't tried them at all.
I've seen the Audio Technica, but they're double the price in Amazon plus local stores(around 150 euros), are the m40 and m35 any good??
I'll look into the v-moda too,didn't know them so well..Thanks for the help!!
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I've seen the Audio Technica, but they're double the price in Amazon plus local stores(around 150 euros), are the m40 and m35 any good??
I'll look into the v-moda too,didn't know them so well..Thanks for the help!!
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Here is a great head-fi recommendation post. Might be able to find something here.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/sho...hones-reviewed-denon-dn-hp1000-added-09-07-13
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Here is a great head-fi recommendation post. Might be able to find something here.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/433318/sho...hones-reviewed-denon-dn-hp1000-added-09-07-13
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Wow, great post, thanks!! That was what I was looking for!! Do you by any chance have any favorite to recommend?
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tagari said:
Wow, great post, thanks!! That was what I was looking for!! Do you by any chance have any favorite to recommend?
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I only have 1 pair of over-ear headphones (Beyerdynamic DT880 - 600OHm) but they're not portable. More of a hifi/home audio choice and they're in the $350 range. I would look up some pro audio shops around your area and see what brands/lineup they have and test headphones out in store. A lot of them have variance in how they sound and also how comfortable they are on your ears.
Also, the amp/dac in Nexus 4 is quite weak so you may want to go for something low impedance so that they can be driven easily without the use of a portable amp/dac.
Personally, I prefer smaller in-ear monitors for on the go and over ears for home. The author of that thread at head-fi also has a review done of in-ear monitors which you can check out if you decide to change your mind. Some of them in the lineup are also offered with an in-line mic/button setup so they can be used as headsets, or they have replaceable cables that can be switched out to one with a mic/button.
Link: http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/mul...s-compared-vsonic-vc1000-added-09-03-13-p-760
Thanks for all the info evonc,you've been of great help!! I have some in-ear monitors,a pair of Sony in particular..Their bass is great but lacking in mid and high,thankfully viper 4 android kind of rectified the situation..I'm leaning towards the AKG 518Dj, as they're the best value for money I can find in my area..Apart from my nexus devices they'll be used with my olde iPod classic and my PC.
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I can also recommend you to get any audio technica or sennheiser...I really enjoy their headphones
tagari said:
Hello folks,i'm currently in search of a pair of Over the Ear Headphones,willing to pay about 70-80 euros tops...Apart from N4 i have last year's N7,so i'd like something with conntrol buttons..Any help would be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
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I would advise u those ones. Original over 300 euro now for cheap: http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=350840269068&globalID=EBAY-GB
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Thanks for all the info evonc,you've been of great help!! I have some in-ear monitors,a pair of Sony in particular..Their bass is great but lacking in mid and high,thankfully viper 4 android kind of rectified the situation..I'm leaning towards the AKG 518Dj, as they're the best value for money I can find in my area..Apart from my nexus devices they'll be used with my olde iPod classic and my PC.
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Welcome. And yeah if you have the cash I'd suggest the Audio Technica M50's. Probably the best priced for performance over ears. I didn't enjoy their signature when I tried them as they're closed so I opted for the dt880's. You can try to find the Audio Technica AD700's which I believe are open ear and go for much less as well.
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Do people still like these?
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-M...=UTF8&colid=K8WOBCC4LM07&coliid=IMM5MO5XTNW6H
Sony MDR-V6
Damm...So many great choices,so little budget ..Thanks all for your interest and feedback but sadly I had to lower my budget once more and I'm lucky I found a great deal for the akg 518Dj for around 30euros. I'm enjoying their sound for the money spent so far.Once I get a job again I know where I'll be spending a part of my first paycheck..
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Philips citiscape uptown. They used to cost €150 but can now be bought for around €60. Reviews are good, especially if you appreciate a more real sound instead of the bass heavy garbage beats produces. They say those Philips are even better (or the same) as the ath-m50. Just look for some reviews . They have a mic as well
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Hi guys,
I was wondering if you guys would have a suggestion of what player to use to play music while driving. I've noticed the sound on the N5 is as loud as on the Iphone, I'm using a FM transmitter, any idea?
Me personally i use poweramp for songs on my device and pandora for everything else. Also...FM transmitters suck you'll never get real good quality....just buy a car stereo with auxiliary...the media ones start as low as $25.
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Me personally i use poweramp for songs on my device and pandora for everything else. Also...FM transmitters suck you'll never get real good quality....just buy a car stereo with auxiliary...the media ones start as low as $25.
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Yeah, was thinking of that, only thing is. I have an Accord EX-L, I have functions from my steering wheel and wanted to keep that. Gonna check it out.
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Yeah, was thinking of that, only thing is. I have an Accord EX-L, I have functions from my steering wheel and wanted to keep that. Gonna check it out.
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You can still keep them if you know which wires control what. If you go to best buy you can ask one of the guys (or gals) there if its possible.
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Take a look at the GROM audio units.
Not sure what the Accord EX-L is compatible with but if it's anything like the Australian Accord Euro (Acura TSX in the states) it should be compatible.
Bluetooth music to the unit and you can change tracks. Pay a little extra and get the mic too.
Definitely Poweramp.
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Definitely Poweramp.
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Cubed if you want an easy to use interface on the phone while driving. not been updated in ages tho.