Michal Ždanský Ever since I was a teenager, I had a problem with the headphones that came with the manufacturer. They never stayed in my ears, so I always had to buy other ones with a rubber tip that held like nails. The included headphones for the iPhone were no exception. This didn't bother me at all, because I own high-quality Sennheiser headphones. However, I was deprived of the possibility to control the phone with the controller on the cord. So I started looking for a solution and discovered a Griffin brand controller.
Griffin is a well-known manufacturer of accessories for Apple products, its portfolio includes everything from covers to a special cable for connecting an iOS device to a guitar. So I decided to purchase the solution from Griffin.
The device looks a little cheap for my taste, which is mainly due to the cheap plastic used. The only non-plastic part is, apart from the metal jack input, three rubber buttons. I miss a certain "Apple precision" here, which I would expect a little more from a company like Griffin.
From the controller there is a cable about 20 cm long, terminated with the same jack as you can find on original Apple headphones, i.e. with three rings. The length of the cable may seem too short to some, mainly due to the limited possibility of attaching it, however, when you add the length of your headphones to it, I can't imagine a much longer cable. As I mentioned, the controller can be attached to clothing with a clip on the back. It is also entirely made of plastic, so I do not recommend violent handling, it could break.
Of course, the most important part is the control part, which works perfectly. You have three buttons at your disposal, two for volume and one center button, i.e. an identical layout and control options to the original headphones. The buttons have a pleasant response and are easy to press thanks to the rubber surface.
The end is also of high quality, which, in addition to the metal part, is made of very hard rubber, so there is no risk of damage resulting in the loss of the audio signal.
What may freeze is the absence of a microphone. The adapter is originally designed for the iPod, which is why the microphone was probably not included. Nevertheless, you can use the VoiceOver function on iPods, when the player dictates playlists to you by activating them, which you then confirm by pressing the middle button.
Despite the weaker plastic finish, I'm very happy with this control adapter, now I don't have to take my phone out of my pocket or bag every time I want to stop playback or skip a song. The Headphone Control Adapter is compatible with all iDevices including the iPad and the latest iPhone. You can buy it for 500 crowns in stores Macwell or Maczone.
Also, the Apple headphones hold me like nails, the sound quality just falters :/ but the control is perfect :)
Well, I solved it by buying a piece of the plug at the e-shop for 450, the kind that squish the foam and normally take it apart and connect it to the original cable from Apple headphones, I saved 50 compared to this solution and I also have a microphone :) so who knows how to use a micro soldering iron, it's a question of 10 minutes, I've had it for six months and it's good. In addition, after about 3 months of listening to metal and rock, my apple headphones started to rattle quite disgustingly in the highs.
Hi, I wanted to ask if anyone has a tip for some good bluetooth headphones for the iPhone. I don't want a handsfree for calls, but only for listening to music. Thanks a lot
And won't the quality of the headphones (sound) deteriorate?? For me, the sound deteriorates a lot with each reduction, even with headphones for 500 CZK.
I didn't notice any deterioration
And does anyone have experience with an FM receiver from Griffin? I've thought about getting that one a few times, but it's also missing a microphone.
I wonder if they will also fit the iPhone 1G with its recessed socket. Does anyone have experience?
1g has a 2,5 mm Jack and not a 3,5…
it won't be, i.e. without modifications. It has 3.5 only with less space above the end of the connector
who says I somehow didn't notice - the 3,5 is just stupidly sunken
Well, I use this one and I'm very happy with it…
http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/hf2.aspx