has anyone else

mikeyman · mikeyman #1 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 06:44 PM

my ipod headphones have turned to rubbish!
the left headphone is okay but the right just makes electrical noises

Has anyone else had this problem? ive only had my ipod for 3 months when this problem started and its just got worse.
Can i return my ipod over this and get a shiney new one :p

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #2 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 06:52 PM

this sounds stupid but it has worked for me in the past.. take the head phone that is makin eletrical noises and blow lightly in it.. if that does not work try it again and blow a bit harder.. I am sure there is some sort of high tech reason for this but here is mine.. the material in the ear bud can get loose because of use and volume increase and decrease. if you blow lightly it can move that material back to where it needs to be and it will fix the sound issue.

mikeyman · mikeyman #3 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 07:03 PM

Thanks KoDorSean, i will try that now.
REP!

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #4 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 07:10 PM

let me know if it works.

yogi · yogi #5 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 07:17 PM

I hardly ever used them. I switched to Sennheiser PXC headphones a week into my 3G iPod, and I love them.

I am an audio-junkie.

Liam · Liam #6 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyman

my ipod headphones have turned to rubbish!
the left headphone is okay but the right just makes electrical noises

Has anyone else had this problem? ive only had my ipod for 3 months when this problem started and its just got worse.
Can i return my ipod over this and get a shiney new one :p

Used to have that crackly sort of sound in my left earphone but then for some reason it sorted itself out.

Other than that I've have no problem with them.

mikeyman · mikeyman #7 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 08:00 PM

My friend said its if you listen to it loud for to long it happens
i never have my ipod below 80% volume generally 100%

I might try take my ipod back under warrenty and see if they will accept it, its worth a try :p
I will blow on the headphones first howeverm i will tell u how it works in the morning

Lisa · Lisa #8 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 08:02 PM

They might give you new headphones, but I doubt you'll get a new ipod.

cwa107 · cwa107 #9 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 08:21 PM

The headphones that come with the iPod are super-cheap Chinese sweat shop made garbage. It doesn't surprise me in the least that you're having issues already. Even the cheapest set of Sony ear buds are a better choice. Besides, white ear buds scream "I have an iPod on me" and invite would-be thieves.

moss918 · moss918 #10 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 09:59 PM

Yep, mine cut out after a month of somewhat high volume listening so i went with a pair of Sennheisers. My girlfriends, on the other hand, are still going strong.

caribiner23 · caribiner23 #11 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 10:04 PM

I never use the iPod headphones either. I used to use my Sony EX-71s, and then I switched to the Shure E3c.

There should be a "none of the above" option in this poll. :-)

Brendan · Brendan #12 (**permalink**)

03-11-2007, 10:25 PM

One of the ears on mine starting giving static 3 or 4 weeks after getting it. It was no big deal, because they hurt my ears anyway!

Kash · Kash #13 (**permalink**)

03-12-2007, 01:48 AM

I never liked the iPod headphones, so I switched to the Shure E2Cs. MUCH better. In fact, there's no comparison. It's like a Bentley versus a tricycle :black:

mikeyman · mikeyman #14 (**permalink**)

03-12-2007, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KoDorSean

this sounds stupid but it has worked for me in the past.. take the head phone that is makin eletrical noises and blow lightly in it.. if that does not work try it again and blow a bit harder.. I am sure there is some sort of high tech reason for this but here is mine.. the material in the ear bud can get loose because of use and volume increase and decrease. if you blow lightly it can move that material back to where it needs to be and it will fix the sound issue.

THANKS!!!

no more rubbish sounding headphones for me
i do expect better quality headphones after paying out £130 with £40 insurance
Oh well, i would go for a more superior player but i cant get my sony 2 work with my mac and im pretty sure the zen isnt compatible either

KoDorSean · KoDorSean #15 (**permalink**)

03-12-2007, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeyman

THANKS!!!

no more rubbish sounding headphones for me
i do expect better quality headphones after paying out £130 with £40 insurance
Oh well, i would go for a more superior player but i cant get my sony 2 work with my mac and im pretty sure the zen isnt compatible either

my pleasure, did it work?

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KoDorSean #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	03-11-2007, 06:52 PM this sounds stupid but it has worked for me in the past.. take the head phone that is makin eletrical noises and blow lightly in it.. if that does not work try it again and blow a bit harder.. I am sure there is some sort of high tech reason for this but here is mine.. the material in the ear bud can get loose because of use and volume increase and decrease. if you blow lightly it can move that material back to where it needs to be and it will fix the sound issue. I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007
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Member Since: Jun 03, 2006 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 2,374 Mac Specs: 2.4 GHz intel core 2 duo MBP, iPhone 5, iPad 3	03-11-2007, 07:10 PM let me know if it works. I was on the M-F honor roll for month : May 2007
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Member Since: Jan 14, 2005 Location: St. Gallen, Switzerland Posts: 1,973 Mac Specs: iMac Core i5, iPad, iPhone 4	03-11-2007, 07:17 PM I hardly ever used them. I switched to Sennheiser PXC headphones a week into my 3G iPod, and I love them. I am an audio-junkie. If you liked this post, consider using the Reputation System.
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Member Since: Feb 06, 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,404 Mac Specs: Macbook; iBook G4 12"; iPod 5G 30GB; iPod Shuffle 1GB	03-11-2007, 10:04 PM I never use the iPod headphones either. I used to use my Sony EX-71s, and then I switched to the Shure E3c. There should be a "none of the above" option in this poll. :-) Cheap Date Show: Real people. Real food. Real date.
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mikeyman #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 751 Mac Specs: 13" macbook C2D; 24" Imac, 8GB Iphone	03-11-2007, 06:44 PM my ipod headphones have turned to rubbish! the left headphone is okay but the right just makes electrical noises Has anyone else had this problem? ive only had my ipod for 3 months when this problem started and its just got worse. Can i return my ipod over this and get a shiney new one :p
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mikeyman #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 01, 2007 Posts: 751 Mac Specs: 13" macbook C2D; 24" Imac, 8GB Iphone	03-11-2007, 08:00 PM My friend said its if you listen to it loud for to long it happens i never have my ipod below 80% volume generally 100% I might try take my ipod back under warrenty and see if they will accept it, its worth a try :p I will blow on the headphones first howeverm i will tell u how it works in the morning
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Lisa #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 14, 2007 Location: USA Posts: 162 Mac Specs: 15.4" MBP Core2 Duo, 2.33MHZ, 160GB HD, 2GB RAM, ATI X1600 256 MB	03-11-2007, 08:02 PM They might give you new headphones, but I doubt you'll get a new ipod.
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cwa107 #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 20, 2006 Location: Middletown, Pennsylvania Posts: 25,917 Mac Specs: 15" MBP, Core i7/2GHz, 8GB RAM, 256GB Crucial M4 SSD	03-11-2007, 08:21 PM The headphones that come with the iPod are super-cheap Chinese sweat shop made garbage. It doesn't surprise me in the least that you're having issues already. Even the cheapest set of Sony ear buds are a better choice. Besides, white ear buds scream "I have an iPod on me" and invite would-be thieves.
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moss918 #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: UK Posts: 709 Mac Specs: iMac 2.93C2D 4GB	03-11-2007, 09:59 PM Yep, mine cut out after a month of somewhat high volume listening so i went with a pair of Sennheisers. My girlfriends, on the other hand, are still going strong.
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Member Since: Feb 28, 2007 Posts: 377	03-11-2007, 10:25 PM One of the ears on mine starting giving static 3 or 4 weeks after getting it. It was no big deal, because they hurt my ears anyway! Brendan Welsh Aluminum Macbook Owner
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Kash #13 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	03-12-2007, 01:48 AM I never liked the iPod headphones, so I switched to the Shure E2Cs. MUCH better. In fact, there's no comparison. It's like a Bentley versus a tricycle :black: June 2007 July 2009
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