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Biggest complaint about iPhone 7 that is absurd

Posted on 9/8/16 at 5:19 pm
Posted by TiVoTiger
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Mar 2006
2048 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 5:19 pm
Finally, they got rid of that 3.5mm analog headphone plug popularized in the early 80's by the Sony Walkman, even though they put the adapter in the box.

The main complaints: no port (of course) and can't charge and listen to wired headphones at the same time. The wired earbuds are also supplied in the box.

Many audiophiles simply do not want wireless (Bluetooth) b/c they believe the sound is inferior. I would agree that the audio quality over BT in yesteryears was terrible.

However, I move around a lot and got tired of being tethered to my phone, so I researched extensively about the new BT versions and headphones. I came across a review of 8 or so audiophiles that work in the industry, from audio magazine reviewers, industry professionals, and acoustical engineers. They were given 10 to 15 (if I remember correctly) different brand BT headphones ranging in price from $49 to $750 (or more) and asked to give a full review.

ALL 8 ranked the Jabra headphones, the best in sound quality, ease of use, comfort after wearing for a workday, battery life, quality of build, and outside noise-cancellation. It beat out the 2 or 3 Beats and very high-end models. I bought them for $199 on Amazon, I believe. Even though I have never had to, I plugged them into the audio port to see if I could tell a difference and I couldn't (disclaimer: I am not an audiophile.)

I wish I could wear earbuds, but nothing has ever fit in my ears. They fall out, aren't snug, etc. Maybe my ears are just weird and I need some custom ones. Believe me, I've tried so many brands, even the ones that go around your ear like a hearing aid to no avail. So, I just leave the Apple ones in the box and sell them when I sell my phone.

The ones I have show up on the phone as Jabra REVO 4.0.0
They probably have newer and more advanced models, but you will not be disappointed with Jabra. (It has an app also that has an equalizer and controls to further customize your experience.)



This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 5:21 pm
Posted by TigerWise
Front Seat of an Uber
Member since Sep 2010
35122 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 5:26 pm to
Would an audiophile even use a phone for a source ?
Posted by junkfunky
Member since Jan 2011
34969 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 5:29 pm to
This thread is absurd.
Posted by Korkstand
Member since Nov 2003
28997 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 5:37 pm to
Is it possible to be more pretentious than the hobbyist audiophile?
Posted by ILikeLSUToo
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2008
18018 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:07 pm to
In my search for high end headphones years ago, I concluded that no, it is not possible.
Posted by jcole4lsu
The Kwisatz Haderach
Member since Nov 2007
31005 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:09 pm to
I'm all for banning the word audiophile outright.
Posted by TiVoTiger
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Mar 2006
2048 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:17 pm to
I'm all for it, but isn't everyone who loves music an audiophile? Maybe I don't hear the range or whatnot that those professionals hear, but if you can't tell the difference between a plugged in analog (outdated) and a digital signal, does it really matter?

Posted by Napoleon
Kenna
Member since Dec 2007
70902 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:22 pm to
I take square payments through my phone, I do have an Apple pay/nfc/chip reader, and it is bluetooth. The issue is, the magstripe card reader only plugs into a headphone port. This just made it impossible to use a square magstripe reader on an iphone.
Posted by Spock's Eyebrow
Member since May 2012
12300 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:33 pm to
quote:

I'm all for banning the word audiophile outright.


Would you accept "audiophool" as the replacement?
Posted by jcole4lsu
The Kwisatz Haderach
Member since Nov 2007
31005 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:37 pm to
I believe insufferable douchebag is the correct term
Posted by Spock's Eyebrow
Member since May 2012
12300 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 6:38 pm to
quote:

I believe insufferable douchebag is the correct term


You forgot "delusional".
Posted by TiVoTiger
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Mar 2006
2048 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 7:55 pm to
There will be an update the device/software within a week or two. Nap: Just don't upgrade yet, it won't interfere with your business at all...

Your Square will now be Lightning.
Posted by Kill Switch
Freeport, TX
Member since Sep 2010
2390 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 7:58 pm to
quote:

I take square payments through my phone, I do have an Apple pay/nfc/chip reader, and it is bluetooth. The issue is, the magstripe card reader only plugs into a headphone port. This just made it impossible to use a square magstripe reader on an iphone


Will it still not work through the lightning adapter to "headphone port" that is supplied with the newest iPhone????
Posted by TiVoTiger
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Mar 2006
2048 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 8:08 pm to
I would almost guarantee it would because that adapter is analog. However, I neither work for Apple or Square, so I cannot swear to it. But, analog is VERY simple to convert to digital, if that's the implementation that Apple has gone with. If I was Napoleon, I would try it.

People still want that ANALOG ... Geez, a digital card to a digital reader, converted to an analog signal, interpreted and converted back into digital. Simpler: Digital to digital (and more reliable).
Posted by rocket31
Member since Jan 2008
41861 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 8:41 pm to
quote:

The wired earbuds are also supplied in the box.


oh ffs

knowing apple, it's terribly quality just like their free earbuds for the last 10+ years.

if you actually pay more for decent headphones and then use the apple supplied converter.

itd be like going back 15 years in audio technology

I CAN NOT STOP LOL
Posted by TiVoTiger
MS Gulf Coast
Member since Mar 2006
2048 posts
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:49 pm to
Although I totally agree, I've always left the earbuds in the box (they've never fit my ears). That's not why people stay with iPhone. Those new wireless Airbuds are rediculous looking. Dependability is key. Gimmickry can't save Apple w/ the phone as it accounts for 65+% of its profits. We'll see...
Posted by AnonymousTiger
Franklin, TN
Member since Jan 2012
4863 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 12:28 am to
Some people will accept anything apple does as dogma.
Posted by Marco Esquandolas
Member since Jul 2013
11589 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 1:33 am to
Checking in...


Posted by djangochained
Gardere
Member since Jul 2013
19054 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 6:48 am to
Are you composing music on your phone?
Posted by ColdDuck
BR via da Parish
Member since Sep 2006
2892 posts
Posted on 9/9/16 at 7:37 am to
BT in my car vs the aux input is night and day. BT blows, like listening in a tin can.

Plus the credit card reader issue.

Plus the BT earbuds that will litter the airport cause when they fall out of your ear, there is no wire to catch them.

Plus the millions of other speakers and such that need headphone jack and power to run your tailgates and other events.

If they had two lightning ports, that would have been a good first start.
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