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Replacement earbuds for Galaxy S3 upto 1.5k

9 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/replacement-earbuds-for-galaxy-s3-upto-1-5k.178087/

izzikio_rage
izzikio_rage Original post #1
Sep 26, 2013 at 10:58 PM
After about 8 months of use the bundled earphones with my galaxy S3 finally conked out. The wire is probably broken internally near the 3.5mm jack and now only the left earbud works. Needed some help on getting some new ear buds for it.

1. does samsung not sell replacement earbuds for this? can't seem to find any
2. Incase samsung does not then what do you suggest I get.

my needs

1. mic, call receive button and preferably volume control are really important to me
2. durability, I need these to take jogging with me - jumping around in the pocket broke the last one :)

My options till now look like this
1. Galaxy s4 headphone (orignal, I think) at 1300 bucks
2. Skullcandy S2IKDY-003 Ink'd 2 Headset at 1120
3. Skullcandy S2SBDY-209 Smokin Bud Mic In-the-ear Headset - 1438
izzikio_rage
Sep 27, 2013 at 11:26 PM
All the audiophiles of TDF.... A little help here :eek::eek::confused:
Chaitanya
Sep 28, 2013 at 4:56 AM
AFAIK skullcandy ain't that good,
SoundMagic E10M
(Costs around 2k.)
izzikio_rage
Sep 28, 2013 at 9:38 AM
just read about the soundmagic, I don't think it has a mic or a button to pick up calls. Apart from that it sounds like a really awesome set.

I really need a mic and a button to pick up calls, I can probably make do without the volume control on the headphones.
Chaitanya
Sep 28, 2013 at 9:42 PM
just read about the soundmagic, I don't think it has a mic or a button to pick up calls. Apart from that it sounds like a really awesome set.

I really need a mic and a button to pick up calls, I can probably make do without the volume control on the headphones.

You have seen E10 & not E10M.
Here have a look. . . E10M--SoundMAGIC Technology Development Co., Ltd.
izzikio_rage
Sep 29, 2013 at 7:45 AM
Thanks for the link. The reviews are amazing but at 3300 bucks it's a little too much for me.

*www.flipkart.com/soundmagic-in-ear...id=ACCDK2JCBCGHR2T5&otracker=search&pageNum=1

Btw, How do the skulcandy and all fare against the bundled headphones of the s3?
Chaitanya
Sep 29, 2013 at 11:24 PM
Most probably an average set from any manufacturer sounds better than stock IMO..
3.5k is like selling a kidney.. Holy $h!t,,
try these these are basically PL21 + mic SoundMagic MP21 - Buy Online @ Rs.1600/- | Snapdeal

If you find any option post it....
izzikio_rage
Oct 2, 2013 at 12:41 AM
Finally got the galaxy s4 headset for rs950. It seems to sound better than the skulcandy ones which are a bit too heavy on the bass. I couldn't get a hold of the sound magic ones, and didn't want to buy without trying it
Chaitanya
Oct 2, 2013 at 8:52 PM
No idea about S4 earphones but you ought to have tried SM....
anyway congo..