If the box says ipod/iphone compatible...

[Rye10516]

Does that mean they wont get staticy with ipods?

 

[ZZMitch]

It could mean that, I would think they probably just have a 3.5mm headjack or the headphones come with some sort of microphone/volume changer on the cord that works with the iphone or ipods.

 

[Rye10516]

Oh, thanks for responding

 

[Spyro]

I believe it just means that the jack fits. I mean...you could run HD650's out on an Ipod. Probably wouldn't sound very good but it's compatible.

 

[kjk1281]

It probably has something to do with that recessed jack that was on the 1st gen iPhone, and that the product has a thin or specially shaped plug boot to accommodate it.

 

[triple-u]

I think it's just a marketing thing. Those "iPod compatible" blurbs are just advertising to the non-audiophile consumer and have been around since before iPhones were introduced.

A person who isn't really knowledgeable about audio equipment would go "Oh, I have an iPod, that means I can use. I'll buy that one!"

Of course, if it says iPhone compatible, it generally does mean it has a recessed jack.

But in general, it's just a way to make people aware that the most popular audio device out there is compatible. Kinda like saying MP3 player vs iPod, even though an iPod is an MP3 player, some people find it essential to distinguish the two.

I also generally don't see these iPod compatible signs on any higher end products, usually < $30 type products. I think UE may be one of the exceptions.

 

[Phil_Boggild]

The original iPhone takes a 2.5mm jack if I'm not mistaken.