Earbuds and Headsets

[Borei]

Are there any companies that make both earbuds with inline mics and controls for Android, and wireless (possibly gaming) headsets (with mic, obviously; non-removeable) for PC and maybe PS3? If so, what are some examples of companies that do this? My budget for each product is roughly $300, give or take.

 

 

 

Thanks in advance.

[doits]

Why are you looking for both from a single company? Be more specific, are you using earbuds for on the go, working out, do you need complete isolation or hear road sounds? Do you want an open or closed headphone, what sound signature? etc. If you want from same company still I guess logitech(owns ultimate ears).

[Borei]

Fair enough. For ear buds I want something that keeps sound in, but doesn't drown out the environment. I want it to be good for taking/making calls on the go, as well as enjoying media while waiting in a car or doctor's office.

 

For the headset, I want a closed-back, circumaural headset that I can use for playing games, watching YouTube/Netflix, and streaming on Twitch. My desk has no space to place/clip a mic, and I'm up and around my house alot, so it needs a built-in mic, and it needs to be wireless.

 

I prefer a dark sound signature, as I mostly play MMOs and listen to industrial and similar when taking in music.

 

As for why the same company, it's merely for convenience. I want to know that the product(s) is/are fully functional on Windows/Android with a full and accurate manual in case it's needed, and not geared mostly toward Mac/iOS with documentation that just assumes that's what I'm using.

 

 

To be clear, I've tried ASTRO/Skullcandy, but they have an Apple bias and don't exactly deliver on promises within a timely manner. I've looked at Logitech, but Ultimate Ears buds are all either without a mic, or upwards to $1k+. I've also looked at the SteelSeries H Wireless, but their customer relations are horrendous, and wearing a $300 circumaural headset on the go just feels like I'm announcing, "Here I am, steal my kit!"

 

I'm also aware of Creative Labs, but their headset mics are either hidden and awkwardly positioned, or removable (which means I'll probably lose them).

 

 

I'm open to mixing companies, but I want good products from upstanding companies, without being overcharged, or committing all of my finances to trying to be an "audiophile".

[iShad]

Fair enough. For ear buds I want something that keeps sound in, but doesn't drown out the environment. I want it to be good for taking/making calls on the go, as well as enjoying media while waiting in a car or doctor's office.

 

For the headset, I want a closed-back, circumaural headset that I can use for playing games, watching YouTube/Netflix, and streaming on Twitch. My desk has no space to place/clip a mic, and I'm up and around my house alot, so it needs a built-in mic, and it needs to be wireless.

 

I prefer a dark sound signature, as I mostly play MMOs and listen to industrial and similar when taking in music.

 

As for why the same company, it's merely for convenience. I want to know that the product(s) is/are fully functional on Windows/Android with a full and accurate manual in case it's needed, and not geared mostly toward Mac/iOS with documentation that just assumes that's what I'm using.

 

 

To be clear, I've tried ASTRO/Skullcandy, but they have an Apple bias and don't exactly deliver on promises within a timely manner. I've looked at Logitech, but Ultimate Ears buds are all either without a mic, or upwards to $1k+. I've also looked at the SteelSeries H Wireless, but their customer relations are horrendous, and wearing a $300 circumaural headset on the go just feels like I'm announcing, "Here I am, steal my kit!"

 

I'm also aware of Creative Labs, but their headset mics are either hidden and awkwardly positioned, or removable (which means I'll probably lose them).

 

 

I'm open to mixing companies, but I want good products from upstanding companies, without being overcharged, or committing all of my finances to trying to be an "audiophile".

Does it have to be wireless? Remember, more features mean you're spending less on audio quality and more on other stuff. But for in-ear, most will required an app on your android device to get those inline buttons working. For a $300 budget:

 

In-ear -$85 Klipsch Image S4A

Headset (if you want dark sound) - $200 Sennheiser G4ME ZERO

The headset is wired, since I can't recommend any wireless gaming headset that's worth buying.

[Borei]

Thank you for the input. Regarding the app, is there any one universal app, or will it just be by the in-ear manufacturer?

 

As for the G4ME ZERO, it seems nice and all, but the impedance is a bit high for a laptop. It also seems inconvenient in that I often need to move around the house while Skyping - due to both back problems, and household responsibilities. Keep in mind, I do still want something that sounds good, but it doesn't need to be be-all-end-all great. Just functional and good within the range of functional.

 

 

I hope this clarifies my position.