robb01
New Head-Fier
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great thread

After reading alot of posts spread over different fora...i got the following information.
The above mentioned headsets are all Iphone compatible headsets. HTC also works with these headsets.(i think most brands are also iphone compatible)
Basically 99,99% of the aftermarket headsets falls in this category. Sadly enough big brands like Nokia , Samsung(phones)(and i believe LG) aren't compatible. The problem is entirely due to the plug and how its set up.
For these owners you are basically left with 3 options.
1) using their OEM headphones
2) Buying the Sennheiser MM50n(nokia 3,5mm)..this is the only aftermarket headset available i believe.
3) Buying a seperate compatible handsfree adapter
For samsung galaxy s the volume controls on the adapters wont work either. Because samsung also uses the plug for putting out video.
Anyway something to consider when looking to buy a new smartphone.![]()
This looks like an old thread, but I'm looking for alternatives to the EarPods - however, I like the fact that the EarPods don't isolate me too much from my environment, so I'm not looking for In Ear, but more like the earbuds that hang in the ear and still allow ambient sound/noise to leak through.