- So I finally picked up the USB-C headphones. Sound is solid so far. Unfortunately, they don't help me much as there is no in-line microphone. I'll still keep them though as they feel comfortable to the ear...they will be my backups to my Sony Bluetooth headsets. That leaves my cans and my other in-ear headphones for home use.
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- So I finally picked up the USB-C headphones. Sound is solid so far. Unfortunately, they don't help me much as there is no in-line microphone. I'll still keep them though as they feel comfortable to the ear...they will be my backups to my Sony Bluetooth headsets. That leaves my cans and my other in-ear headphones for home use.
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- 😞 I'm sorry to hear that.
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libra89 likes this.06-06-2017 01:58 PMLike 1 - Share
- Thanks. It's ok though. I'll replace them later in the summer. I think between the Bluetooth headset, the Sony noise canceling in-ear ones for the tablet, these USB-C headphones, and the standard in-ear headphones, I'm ok for now.
I just liked the cans because I got to rest my ear canals from the in-ear headphones at home.- Share
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N_LaRUE and Laura Knotek like this.06-06-2017 02:21 PMLike 2 - Share
- So I finally picked up the USB-C headphones. Sound is solid so far. Unfortunately, they don't help me much as there is no in-line microphone. I'll still keep them though as they feel comfortable to the ear...they will be my backups to my Sony Bluetooth headsets. That leaves my cans and my other in-ear headphones for home use.06-06-2017 02:55 PMLike 0
- I've used some high quality headphones without mics before because of the sound, so while it's a convenience for me, I can work without them.
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- These USB-C headphones do feel comfortable. I think they two issues I have are the lack of microphone for convenience and the sound is a little too flat. I got the white ones as they were cheaper ($7), but all in all, so far so good. The cable is very long, which I like.
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libra89 likes this.06-06-2017 03:27 PMLike 1 - Share
- So here are my thoughts on the killing of the headphone jack issue.
Simply put, I'd like a USB-C audio standard. I don't mind OEMs making proprietary headphones as along as there are traditional headphone makers providing universal options. I'd rather the DAC in the headphone with the audio codec support in the phone. Now, there's so much stuff using 3.5mm jacks that won't fully go away. I was never one of those wall huggers who needed to charge their phone and listen to music simultaneously.
As long as I get quality audio, it doesn't matter if it is via Bluetooth, USB-C or 3.5mm jack.- Share
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- fatclue_98Retired ModeratorSo here are my thoughts on the killing of the headphone jack issue.
Simply put, I'd like a USB-C audio standard. I don't mind OEMs making proprietary headphones as along as there are traditional headphone makers providing universal options. I'd rather the DAC in the headphone with the audio codec support in the phone. Now, there's so much stuff using 3.5mm jacks that won't fully go away. I was never one of those wall huggers who needed to charge their phone and listen to music simultaneously.
As long as I get quality audio, it doesn't matter if it is via Bluetooth, USB-C or 3.5mm jack.- Share
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Laura Knotek likes this.06-06-2017 03:46 PMLike 1 - Share
- I'd prefer keeping it separate, leaving the pro audio equipment using 3.5mm. USB-C/Lightning cable audio is good enough for the average consumer.
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fatclue_98 likes this.06-06-2017 03:55 PMLike 1 - Share
- fatclue_98Retired ModeratorLet me amplify my comment. I wish they standardized while maintaining the fidelity. Can't listen to Frampton on substandard equipment.
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- Agreed.
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N_LaRUE and fatclue_98 like this.06-06-2017 04:15 PMLike 2 - Share
- As a old school fan, I still have mixed feelings about HTC. My stable always feels better whenever I have a HTC device in house...but the 10 is too overpriced still in the used market and the U 11 I feel the same way about that as I did the 10 at launch last year - "it's really good, but not enough for a daily driver for me".
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- So I finally picked up the USB-C headphones. Sound is solid so far. Unfortunately, they don't help me much as there is no in-line microphone. I'll still keep them though as they feel comfortable to the ear...they will be my backups to my Sony Bluetooth headsets. That leaves my cans and my other in-ear headphones for home use.
Sorry to hear about your cans dying on you though :/ That's also a bummer about the lack of an inline mic too.- Share
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MSFTisMIA and Laura Knotek like this.06-06-2017 04:21 PMLike 2 - Share
- Thanks. It happens...they lasted a while though, so I may get another pair at the end of the summer. The USB-C ones worked just fine on the XL.
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libra89 likes this.06-06-2017 04:22 PMLike 1 - Share
- So here are my thoughts on the killing of the headphone jack issue.
Simply put, I'd like a USB-C audio standard. I don't mind OEMs making proprietary headphones as along as there are traditional headphone makers providing universal options. I'd rather the DAC in the headphone with the audio codec support in the phone. Now, there's so much stuff using 3.5mm jacks that won't fully go away. I was never one of those wall huggers who needed to charge their phone and listen to music simultaneously.
As long as I get quality audio, it doesn't matter if it is via Bluetooth, USB-C or 3.5mm jack.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it would be hard for me to guess how you feel about this.- Share
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MSFTisMIA and Laura Knotek like this.06-06-2017 04:26 PMLike 2 - Share
- As a old school fan, I still have mixed feelings about HTC. My stable always feels better whenever I have a HTC device in house...but the 10 is too overpriced still in the used market and the U 11 I feel the same way about that as I did the 10 at launch last year - "it's really good, but not enough for a daily driver for me".06-06-2017 04:32 PMLike 0
- I was looking forward to your thoughts on this, since this seems to be SUPER trendy lately. Of phones recently released and/or to be released, it seems like a decent number of phones are lacking it. The U11, Essential Phone, and the Honor 9 is going without.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, it would be hard for me to guess how you feel about this.
I'm just one who prefers some standard. I've lived through all sorts of proprietary headphones and none of this bothers me. A good USB-C standard though will help combat the knock offs which can put people at risk with dangerously faulty pseudo-equipment.- Share
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libra89 and Laura Knotek like this.06-06-2017 04:36 PMLike 2 - Share
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- So somehow when I was away from my desk, my iPhone restarted by itself, saying that I needed to put in the password since that's required after a restart. It's also not like it updated either so this makes no sense.
I didn't even know that iPhones can do that, so I guess after my long evening tonight, I'll be resetting it and moving to the original (unfortunately financed) iPhone 7 and just use that until I can trade it in for the next iPhone. Going to request to return this one tonight. Ah.
Fortunately, doing a simple backup and restore will transfer everything like a charm.- Share
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Laura Knotek likes this.06-06-2017 04:55 PMLike 1 - Share
- So somehow when I was away from my desk, my iPhone restarted by itself, saying that I needed to put in the password since that's required after a restart. It's also not like it updated either so this makes no sense.
I didn't even know that iPhones can do that, so I guess after my long evening tonight, I'll be resetting it and moving to the original (unfortunately financed) iPhone 7 and just use that until I can trade it in for the next iPhone. Going to request to return this one tonight. Ah.
Fortunately, doing a simple backup and restore will transfer everything like a charm.- Share
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libra89 and Laura Knotek like this.06-06-2017 04:57 PMLike 2 - Share
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- I get you, but it's too much of a PITA for me to pick up a phone while I have earphones in my ears. It's like doing a double job.06-06-2017 05:13 PMLike 0
- So here are my thoughts on the killing of the headphone jack issue.
Simply put, I'd like a USB-C audio standard. I don't mind OEMs making proprietary headphones as along as there are traditional headphone makers providing universal options. I'd rather the DAC in the headphone with the audio codec support in the phone. Now, there's so much stuff using 3.5mm jacks that won't fully go away. I was never one of those wall huggers who needed to charge their phone and listen to music simultaneously.
As long as I get quality audio, it doesn't matter if it is via Bluetooth, USB-C or 3.5mm jack.06-06-2017 05:17 PMLike 0
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