Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

95 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 95 reviews of Apple In-ear OEM Earphone. The average rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the comfort. The price is also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the sound.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Apple In-ear OEM Earphone is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

alaTest has collected and analyzed 87 user reviews of Apple In-ear OEM Earphone from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. There are some mixed reviews about the price.

62% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com)

Apple In-ear OEM Earphone review: Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

The Apple In-Ear headphones offer great sound, stylish design, comfortable ear tips, a one-year warranty, a spare set of mesh caps, and an in-line microphone with an iPod remote control.

The all-white design will show wear over time, and owners of older iPods and iPhones will face compatibility issues with the integrated remote and microphone.

If you own a new iPod or iPhone 3GS, the Apple In-Ear headphones are a great value. Owners of older iPods and iPhones will have to decide whether the mic and remote compatibility issues are worth overlooking for the substantial boost in sound quality.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.com.au)

Apple In-ear OEM Earphone review: Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

Apple In-ear OEM Earphone

The Apple In-Ear headphones offer great sound, stylish design, comfortable ear tips, a one-year warranty, a spare set of mesh caps, and an in-line microphone with an iPod remote control.

The all-white design will show wear over time, and owners of older iPods and iPhones will face compatibility issues with the integrated remote and microphone.

Dec, 2008

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Expert review by : Donald Bell (cnet.co.uk)

Apple In-ear OEM Earphone review

Editors note: The following review has been updated to reflect compatibility with the Apple iPhone 3GS.

The Apple In-Ear headphones offer great sound, stylish design, comfortable ear tips, a one-year warranty, a spare set of mesh caps, and an in-line microphone with an iPod remote control.

The all-white design will show wear over time, and owners of older iPods and iPhones will face compatibility issues with the integrated remote and microphone.

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Great, but expensive

I bought these buds because my awesome Sony MDR EX310LP's wouldn't fit the LifeProof case for the iPhone, plus they have the handy clicker. If you have these, hear Undisclosed Desires of Muse, it is the type of music to hear perfectly with these buds.

incredibly rich sound compared to the stock iPod buds plus clicker and volume (which work with my iPhone 4)

A bit low on bass, and the cord feels kind of cheap for the price I had to pay.

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

Great for classical musicians and balanced sound

I bought these headphones used and have not regretted the purchase. As a classical musician, I am sensitive to my chooses in audio equipment and like to chose products that provide a balanced sound, true to the recording. These headphones do exactly...

Good sound isolation, balanced sound with clarity in all registers, tight bass, design, Apple product integration, carrying case

Chord can make noise if you move a lot, occasional soreness from in-ear design

Jun, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Not bad but I expected more"

Those I my first in-ear headphones and I bought them as they were advertised as being double-driver headphones for a cheap price. I am not an audiophile so I mostly preferred supplied headphones or spent no more than $50 for simple Sennheiser's or...

Cheap and clear double-driver construction, appealing Apple design, comfortable.

Rubbing noise on each move, weak bass.

Feb, 2012

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