A pair of small speakers that are held close to the user's ears. They often have a wire with which the user can connect to a signal source.
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2answers
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iPhone 3GS doesn't react on remote control (headphones) from iPhone 4S
Because I lost my iPhone 3GS headphones (those with microphone and remote control), I now tried to use the latest ones (from iPhone 4S). The microphone is working, but somehow the iPhone doesn't react ...
3
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3answers
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Where to find 3.5mm (male) to 3.5mm (male) cable that can control iPhone/iPod volume
Bonus if it has a mic and can handle iPhone calls
Basically I have a snowboarding helmet that has speakers built into it and has a 3.5mm (female) connection to the speakers.
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4answers
4k views
Recommendations for headset (+ mic ) for macbook in 2012
I'm looking for a stereo headset and not simply in-ear headphones for Skype at affordable prices.
From past experience, I own a dual-jack headset Logitech from my PC. Sound came out but the mic never ...
1
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0answers
287 views
OSX control over MacBook Pro 17 line out minijack - Can I play music out to a device and throught the loudspeakers at the same time?
I am trying to connect an analog subwoofer to the line out of my MacBook Pro 17. Apparently, contrary to the smaller models, the 17 inch's line out minijack switches between analog or digital, ...
0
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1answer
170 views
iPhone headphones right angle (also might be useful for macbook)
So this is a slight design whine, but it is a question.
When I put my headphones into my iPhone the jack sticks straight up and keeps getting caught in things in my pocket and has broken before. ...
9
votes
3answers
2k views
What's the little plastic clip on the headset good for?
On my iPhone headset (the one that came with the device, as well as the in-ear buds) there's a little piece of plastic that slides on the cable to one earbud, and can clip onto the other cable.
...
1
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1answer
224 views
How to fix my headphones
An earpiece of my iPhone headphones felt into a glass of water for 10 seconds last week.
Now the sound volume form both earpieces is lower and it seems the basses are not that strong anymore.
Is ...
4
votes
2answers
812 views
Does Apple provide replacement tips for their In-Ear Headphones?
One of my earbud tips has been lost. I'd like to replace it. I'd prefer not to use a third-party service, as the quality of the material is never as high as Apple's.
Do you know if Apple will replace ...
1
vote
3answers
4k views
How do I tell if my Mac supports Mini Toslink?
Apparently on many modern macs the 3.5mm headphone audio jack supports Mini Toslink.
How can I tell whether my mac supports it, whether it supports surround sound (4 speaker or better), and whether ...
4
votes
1answer
261 views
Can I use a USB headset with my iPad's camera connection kit?
I know the camera connection kit can be used with USB microphones, but I'm wondering if USB headsets will work as well — both the speakers and the microphone — and whether this requires special ...
18
votes
8answers
3k views
How can I keep my iPhone headset untangled?
When I pack away my headset, I loosely loop the cable around my fingers and then stuff the headset in my jacket pocket. When I retrieve the headset later, it has inevitably turned into a little ...
5
votes
1answer
1k views
How do you switch between built-in audio and headphone audio without unplugging?
Once I plug headphones into my iMac I no longer have the option in the sound preferences panel to output audio to the built-in speakers. I have to unplug the headphones to get audio output through the ...
3
votes
2answers
2k views
iPod headphone jack only driving one side - is there an easy way to fix this?
My iPod is out of warranty (30gb older model) and recently one side of the audio dropped out.
If I manipulate the connector I can get both sides. The phones are not the issue - they work on all ...
2
votes
1answer
240 views
Change volume of individual speaker
My headphones are a bit damaged it seems and the left has higher volume than the right. It isn't my ears, the song or the device :). Is there a program to change just one speaker's volume? Lion allows ...
1
vote
1answer
580 views
Why do my headphones hiss when I plug them into my iPod touch
When I plug in my headphones to my iPod touch (first gen), I get a weird hissing noise that I don't get when I plug them into anything else. Also, If I plug different headphones into the iPod, no ...
1
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0answers
155 views
Replicate functionality to double click headphone button
You can use the headphones button to pause or play, or skip to the next song.
Has anyone figured out how to replicate this functionality on a Windows desktop or a MacBook Pro with players like ...
2
votes
3answers
4k views
airplay and wireless headphones
I'm trying to find some headsets that will work with airplay from either my mac or an iPhone.
Should i presume all wireless or bluetooth headsets do?
best, Dan.
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votes
4answers
711 views
Decent sweat-resistant headphones with mic (ie, iPhone compatible) [closed]
Similar to this question already posed: Decent headphones with a Mic for Android and iPhone, I'm looking for a pair of decent sweat resistant headphones that are good for working out.
Originally I ...
4
votes
2answers
305 views
Wireless headphones on a MacBook running 10.4 — Does Bluetooth work?
Can MacBooks (10.4) stream music to Bluetooth headphones? If not, is my only other option to purchase bulky/expensive wireless headphones, or is there another way?
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1answer
729 views
When external speakers are plugged in to headphone jack of Macbook Pro (with Lion), output destination randomly switches
I have an essentially new MacBook Pro with Lion and all updates applied, and am wondering if this is a hardware or software problem. Essentially with something plugged into the headphone jack, things ...
1
vote
0answers
489 views
How to override the play/pause function of the button in earphone remote control?
I enjoy using Keyboard Maestro to set custom keys to take control of apps, I can apply more functions to the play/pause button in the earphone remote, but by default it is set to control iTunes.
...
1
vote
1answer
738 views
Can I make my iMac output audio to the speakers when headphones are plugged in? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you switch between built-in audio and headphone audio without unplugging?
When I plug in my headphones the built in speakers are no longer an option for audio ...
4
votes
1answer
932 views
When I unplug my headphones, my speakers (and headphones) stop working
Happens intermittently:
When I unplug my Sony headphones, I am unable to get my 17" MBP (2.8ghz intel core 2 duo, running Lion), to make any sound. I've tried a handful of different hardware, and ...
0
votes
1answer
126 views
Noise isolating in-ear buds headset with mic for iPhone 4? [closed]
What are the top quality headsets available for the iPhone 4? I am looking for:
1) In-ear buds,
2) Noise canceling or noise isolating,
3) Good sound quality for both calls and music,
4) Microphone ...
0
votes
0answers
430 views
iPhone 3GS headphone sound is crackly
I have a problem with the sound from the headphone jack on my iPhone 3GS. Sound from the speaker is fine, but the sound from the headphone jack (on any headphones) is distorted at normal volumes. If I ...
1
vote
5answers
431 views
Headphones that look good on a desk next to a MacBook [closed]
I'm looking for some headphones that will be aesthetically (and acoustically) pleasing when combined with my MacBook Pro (2011, aluminum unibody).
Requirements:
Over-the-ear style (not earbuds or ...
1
vote
0answers
205 views
Remove mono bluetooth profile or set stereo as default [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Remove mono bluetooth profile or set stereo as default.
Whenever I turn on my Nokia bluetooth headphones they automatically connect to my Macbook. The problem is they ...
0
votes
2answers
2k views
iPhone app or mod in cydia to remap headset inline remote buttons?
I was wondering if there's any package in Cydia or iPhone app that would allow me to change the inline remote buttons behavior. I often walk around the cydia with my headphones on and speaking the ...
4
votes
2answers
791 views
Maximum current that could be drawn out of iPhone 4 headphone Jack?
Any clues regarding this value? I couldn't figure it out. I am trying to find the power budget for devices such as Square (www.squareup.com)
Thx
2
votes
3answers
579 views
Mitigating iPhone Headphones Design Flaw/Poor Usage
I've got a first generation iPhone. About once a year, like clockwork, the standard Apple iPhone headphones will start to crap-out on me. Audio will flake out in a channel, the clicker will stop ...
2
votes
2answers
2k views
Does iPhone 4 work with Bluetooth Headphones/Headsets that have Back/Next/Answer?
I am considering purchasing something like Sennheiser MM450 Bluetooth Headphones but I'd like to get some input on whether the Back/Next/Play/Pause/Answer buttons work as expected with iPhone 4?
I've ...
3
votes
1answer
4k views
Can I use iPhone headphones with microphone on MacBook Pro?
Can I use iPhone headphones with microphone on MacBook Pro?
4
votes
2answers
697 views
iPhone headset mic button not working
The little button that sits on the microphone of my iPhone headset stopped working.
Normally, pressing the button will pause a song, go to the next song if you double-click it, and go to the ...
2
votes
1answer
677 views
No sound from internal speakers on a Macbook?
I'm afraid I may have irreversibly harmed my internal speakers, or sound system in general.
Yesterday, I was trying to find a way to hook up my electric guitar to the computer. I, logically, thought ...
3
votes
1answer
129 views
Recommendations for iPhone Bluetooth Headsets for Listening to Music?
I have a Motorola ROKR S9-HD headset and the Previous and Next buttons don't work with my iPhone 4.
I'm thinking about buying a different headset to replace it. What options exist and which are the ...
3
votes
1answer
333 views
Does the iPod Classic respond to the clicker buttons on the iPhone earbuds?
I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the iPad supports the clickers on the iPhone headphones (volume up/down, play/pause, etc). Does the most recent iPod Classic series respond to these buttons ...
2
votes
1answer
243 views
Mac OS X locks up when I plugin in headphones on MacBook Pro
Every time I plug in (or off) my headphones (even white iPhone ones), Mac OS X locks up for about 10 seconds, and then works as normal, and even displays the beach ball. Not everything locks up, as I ...
3
votes
3answers
1k views
Why does my computer freeze when I unplug my headphones?
Whenever I plug in or unplug my headphones into my computer, it freezes for about 10 seconds before it is able to do anything which is rather annoying. This didn't use to happen though, would anyone ...
