I'm not sure if it's the same issue but my first pair of HF3s became unresponsive along with static. It went away after I pressed a few buttons but it was an annoying defect.   I ended up getting it replaced with a new one and haven't had any problems so far (knock on wood). I'm thinking...

Not the 'hottest' deal I'd say, but considering the MSRP being $179.99, I thought someone in Head-fi might appreciate it. I returned the black HF3 that I bought a few days back for $139.99 for this one today. Best Buy   Etymotic Research HF3 $99 USA Not sure if this is a Black Friday...

Okay, I guess I'll just have to get used to it :) Thanks for the replies.   Yeah I got the Awareness app yesterday and they're awesome! I just wish that it had an equalizer as well...not having equalizers for apps that I use for streaming music (like Pandora) sucks. :(

Thanks for letting me know. I was at a busy store yesterday and while I was put on hold, I was literally able to hear conversations around me (a la eavesdrop *gasp). It was annoying to have to hear the everything around me when...well, I did buy a noise canceling set of earphones haven't I? :(...

Hey   I just picked up a new pair of HF3s and they sound great. Just one concern though - whenever I'm on a call using these headsets, the mic activates and I could hear everything around me through my earbuds. Does anyone else have the same issue? I heard that it may be an iOS issue with...