Ultimate Buds UB3

[Hookem99]

Originally Posted by mofovo

Hi, how does the UB3 wear when you put it on? For example, check out http://www.rivetnow.com/home/file/pr...9/product.html These headphones can be worn as "lanyard-style" (It goes around the back of your neck). Does the Ultimate Buds UB3 "wear" lanyard-style or does it just dangle like the stock iPhone/iPod earphones? Thanks!

I was actually looking at these....have you tried them? Any good?

[mofovo]

Originally Posted by Hookem99

I was actually looking at these....have you tried them? Any good?

Nope, I'm not gonna try them because I read of a lot of bad reviews. I actually bought the Ultimate Bud UB3 today. They should arrive soon.

The Rivet is $20 at amazon but I'd rather add another $10 to get these UB3s instead. I've read more good than bad reviews for these UB3s. I've read that the Rivet headphones have poor quality wires.

[Hawk]

http://www.amazon.com/Maximo-iP-HS2-.../dp/B0011G9LCU
I just bought a pair of these, and LOVE THEM. I wrote an indepth review on them and I am waiting for Chris to tell me how to add it to the review section.

[Hookem99]

Originally Posted by Hawk

http://www.amazon.com/Maximo-iP-HS2-.../dp/B0011G9LCU
I just bought a pair of these, and LOVE THEM. I wrote an indepth review on them and I am waiting for Chris to tell me how to add it to the review section.

I was looking at these too....

I have noticed that at Amazon, they are also trying to sell you the 'iPhone 3.5mm adapter'.... I realize the jack is recessed, but are they really necessary?

[Hawk]

Originally Posted by Hookem99

I was looking at these too....

I have noticed that at Amazon, they are also trying to sell you the 'iPhone 3.5mm adapter'.... I realize the jack is recessed, but are they really necessary?

Not at all. These are specifically made for the iPhone, and they already come with a 2 foot extension cable.
They do require some "burn-in" time before you get their true sound. Unfortunately, their user guide doesn't tell you this.
Connect to a radio or your PC and run music through it for at least 3 hours before using them. They sound horrible right out of the box.

[soilsample]

I just got my Ultimate Buds......
Sound quality is awful!
My $10 Skull Candy Ink'd blow them away.
THERE ARE ABSOLUTELY NO HIGHS..... VERY MUTED SOUND ONLY LOW AND MID SOUNDS.
The clicker and microphone work very well, unfortunately they are bout 4 on a scale of 1-10 sound quality.
I REALLY want some buds with the clicker and mic..... I'll try some skull candy next.

note:
I played music through them for a few hours to try to "burn them in" with no good results. Same sound.

[Hondamaker]

Originally Posted by Bilal

They are better but the skull FMJs are still pretty good. Just wish they were cheaper.

Can you get a review out for them as well.

Would these do well while jogging? I wonder if they would stay in the ears during all that jostling (gasping, falling to the ground, rolling around in pain).

[Hawk]

For anyone buying headphones for more than $20.00, you need to do a little "burn-in" time on them before using.
Connect them to an audio source and let them run continuous at half volume for about 3-6 hours. Then try them out. If the sound is still crap after that, then I say return them.

[Bilal]

I listen to mostly underground rap so my music is definately biased torward bass.

I did try the skullcandys again and they do better with highs but i like the ub3s better for bass.

Maybe you got a bad set. I really liked mine. Although i will probably replace with something else to get a variety in sound.

[Hookem99]

I got a pair of V-moda Vibe Duo's this weekend, and they sounded pretty good out of the box. lll let them burn in a few hours today and see if it gets any better. To me these sound about as good as my old Shure E3c.