5 budget headsets for the iPhone, which sound better than standard

The official price of Apple EarPods is 2490 rubles. Headphones are good, but have their drawbacks: because of the glossy body constantly strive to fall out ears, but because of the thin wires PVC-free break in the connector area and are confused when carry. Advertised ergonomic shape, unfortunately, does not fit all, and as a result, people with "incompatible" ear headphones do not sound at all.

Buy for 2500 rubles a decent headset with iPhone support is very difficult, so we started with the amount of 3000 rubles, which by today's standards very budget. The main selection criteria were sound, a microphone and a remote control. With this in mind, we have selected five candidates for purchase.

Xiaomi Hybrid

The main characteristics

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New from the infamous Xiaomi, interesting first hybrid construction. The headphones use just two types of emitters: dynamic and reinforcing. The first is responsible for the low frequencies, the second - for medium and high, to achieve the fullest possible picture of the sound.

With the design of the "hybrids" is also a full order. Metal body, cable sheathed in a tissue, control on the right earpiece. Plug straight, but tiny and amortization insert. Remote partially compatible with the iPhone, only works central button (the answer to the challenge and playback control). volume buttons, which also allows you to switch tracks, you can make it work using the CTIA-OMTP adapter (adapter kopek, you can buy on AliExpress). Xiaomi Hybrid is available in two colors: if you start from Apple terminology, this is Space Gray and Gold.

Despite the nuances of the panel, these headphones are some of the most interesting in the budget category. They are good-sounding and very pleased with the price, especially if you buy directly from China (about $ 20).

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Sennheiser CX 2.00i

The main characteristics

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A relatively new model sharpened by Apple in-ear monitor technique in the tradition of Sennheiser. Juicy sound, deep bass - all that love of fans.

Design without frills. Laconic plastic housing, compact, ergonomic design that provides a comfortable fit, and good sound insulation due to the possibility to choose the exact size ear cushions (included as many as four pair). Connector angled, it can not be afraid to break the iPhone connected to a cable in the jeans pocket. The remote is equipped with a good microphone and is fully compatible with Apple devices: You can control playback, switch tracks and adjust the volume. Headphones are available in black and white.

Sennheiser CX 2.00i bribe-known brand, full support for the iPhone and the characteristic sound quality inherent in the headphones company. And all this for a relatively low price.

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SoundMAGIC E10S

The main characteristics

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Improved model proven headphones, which has almost no equal in the budget segment. The clever design ensures a comfortable fit and balanced, soft sound. Thanks to six different pairs of ear pads everyone can choose for themselves the ideal.

SoundMAGIC E10S with compact metal body in four colors combined (gold, gray, red, purple) and equipped with non-confusing cable with characteristic twisted insulated. One-button remote, so the volume can not be adjusted. Plug the corner, but not at 90 °, and at 45 °, which some feel more comfortable. The headset is compatible with all smartphones due to switch mode CTIA-OMTP. The manufacturer has not stinted and put in a set of quite fit carrying case and adapter for connecting headphones to the normal PC.

This model turns out the most expensive in our review, but even with the one-touch remote control it definitely deserves attention thanks to user-friendly design, excellent sound quality and a set of delivery.

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Knowledge Zenith ED9

The main characteristics

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In-ear monitor from a fairly well-known Chinese manufacturer Knowledge Zenith. They have a very interesting sound that is amenable to tuning with two sets of interchangeable sound guides. With standard nozzles balanced sound, without bias in any direction, but with additional nozzles can emphasize the bass.

Weighty body made of steel, interchangeable sound guides - brass, mounted on a thread. All holes are blocked by metal grids. Cable silicone insulation, of circular cross section and a soft moderation. Quite presentable appearance, the performance is very high quality. One-button remote, are only answering phone calls function and pause playback.

Overall, a very high quality with good sound option for those who do not mind the lack of volume. For sport, most likely, will not work because of the weight - at least when the race will definitely fall out of your ears.

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Panasonic RP-TCM125E

The main characteristics

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Extra-model from Panasonic, which has no analogues in its price segment and surprise sound quality. Due to the design Ergofit provide a comfortable fit and not fall.

Housing made of translucent plastic, a wide variety of colors, the ear pads and cable tone. Very modest appearance, as, indeed, and the price. Console with just one click - you can answer calls and pause tracks. Wires several tonkovat, but even if the tear, you can always buy new headphones - for such a price.

Panasonic RP-TCM125E work out their value to one hundred, and the quality is not inferior to even the more expensive models. This is the choice for those who just want to listen to music. Portal The Verge called this model the best budget headphones 2015, and we tend to agree.

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In the niche of low-set selection is not very large. If we consider the offers from well-known brands, and its not at all. Fortunately, thanks to the Chinese manufacturers are quite good headphones can be bought even for little money. In certain cases, will have to compromise and come to terms with the lack of volume with the remote, but without this simple way - a model with full support for iPhone are much more expensive.