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Control media playback, adjust the volume and answer and end calls on your Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad® with these Apple EarPods™ MD827LL/A, which feature an in-line remote and mic for ease of use.
 
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Best for the $$$
on September 26, 2013
Posted by: SoundConnoisseur
from Atlanta
How Often Used:3-5 times a week
I have tested a bunch of the new sets of earbuds out there right now to see which ones, in my opinion, sound the best (while staying in my ear while running) considering the price.
First, I bought the Motorola SD11 bluetooth that wrap around your head. They were great for running, but the bluetooth sound technology still isn't good enough yet, and they aren't worth $100. Then, I bought the UrBeats, and they wouldn't stay in my ear. They also didn't sound good enough to be $100...returned them. Next, I bought the PowerBeats hoping they would sound better than the UrBeats since they are more expensive. They did stay in my ear (I don't think they had a choice), but they don't sound good enough for $150...returned them.
Finally, I tried the Bose MIE2 after too many people told me to try them. These sound awesome...way better than any of the beats...don't even waste your time. The Beats buds are cheap and sound like a $20 set of Philips. The Bose fit very comfortably in your ear with the silicon, and they sound like Bose. The Bose has great high sounds and clarity (like the Beats), but the Bose also has great bass sounds. The Beats "claim" to have great bass, but the don't I promise you. The Bose buds complete the great sound you want with the whole package.
But this review isn't about the Bose set...this is about the Apple set. The Apple set sounds just like the Bose...for...wait for it...$30. Everything that I was looking for that the Bose has that the Beats didn't...the Apple Pods do as well for a fraction of the price. They feel great in your ear, and don't come out during a run.
The one caveat to this review is that my first set of these that came with my iPhone5 had the right side go out way too soon. I knew I liked the sound of these originally, but I thought for sure these other expensive sets would have to be even better right? wrong. I put 2 stars for durability considering the lifespan of my first set, but I will change it depending on how this second set works out. If you want great earbuds that stay in your ear and have $150 dollar sound, then get these. If you want great sounding buds and you have $150 burning a hole in your pocket buy the Bose...and for the love...do not buy Beats buds. The Beats "real" over-ear phones are great...just not the buds.
What's great about it: Sound Quality/Comfort
What's not so great: First set died after a few weeks
I would recommend this to a friend!
Sound Quality
5 out of 5
5
Comfort
5 out of 5
5
Durability
2 out of 5
2
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