Ad: Manage updates with the Download App

The Apple EarPods that took 3 years to make Video

To play this video, you need Javascript enabled and the latest version of Flash installed. Install Flash now
The Apple EarPods that took 3 years to make
Created: 09/13/2012
Video description: Apple's new EarPods come included with all of Apple's new iPhones and iPods and will also be offered as a separate accessory for $29.

The Apple EarPods that took 3 years to make Video Transcript

I'm David Carnoy executive editor for cnet.com. And -- with the new Apple ear pods. These and view -- ear headphones that come with the new iPhone 5 as well as the next generation iPod Touch products and iPod nano. And these are the new de facto. Standard Apple white ear buds that Apple -- -- spent three years developing these new earphones. And they certainly sound a lot better than what they had before he simply have a lot more base they have a pretty clean sound and I I didn't like their sound their pleasant. They are not designed to seal inside -- that really designed to rest inside your ears. This is really an excellent free. Your phone for those who get it with their product it's a little hard to judge -- -- separate standalone product over because Apple -- that as the 29 dollar accessory. The -- -- these guys is that while they feel pretty comfortable -- years for some people they may not fit terribly securely in my case they just didn't fit that securely. If I -- little bit too much on they would actually fall out I wouldn't do anything active in these earphones. This model does have an inline remote with a Mike in it you can activate -- by simply pressing the middle but you can also. -- and and calls that way and you can raise and lower volume as well as pause and skip tracks forward and back using that in -- -- Does come with an excellent carrying case I'm not sure everyone would use that can case because you have to wrap it around and put it in acting case -- cutting -- but this model is it when they do you go when you hear that you have too little speakers and he said this of these events. On the -- themselves. And that sound does provide a bigger base they do have played a database for the small. -- -- style headphone. The other small detail what Beijing is that like Apple's previous -- but these -- heavy vary Nero. Jack on and that means that -- even with thicker iPhone cases where it's hard to get a thicker Jack into the -- port of these will actually fit into those cases. As he still -- -- a little bit harder -- people because there are other thirty dollar ear phones that use sound about as good as these. -- so it's really a choice of what he -- an Apple branded product. -- these and this particular style product. This does not seal out -- from -- do you get some leakage. As this is a little bit different style here but it really is designed to fit a little bit more loosely in your ear so if you like that kind of -- This is a good -- again I'm David Carnoy and those of the Apple your -- thanks for watching.

Related Videos

Apple reworks earbuds with EarPods

Apple introduces new earphones, called EarPods. The company says the new shape offers better comfort and sound. They are expected to ship with the iPhone 5 and the new iPods.

Unboxing the iPhone 5

What comes inside the box when you buy your iPhone 5? Scott Stein takes you through the packaging: EarPods, stickers, and all.

Ep. 1135: Where we turn the piracy up

The wait is over for iPhone 5 buyers today despite the ongoing Apple Maps mess, so let the Apple picking begin! To combat smartphone theft, the NYPD wants to remind everyone about their Operation ID plan that lets users register their devices with local authorities. To everyone's surprise, the iPhone 5 gets a positive scores on iFixit and the company is about to make the current owner of Earpods.com very, very rich. It's not all about Apple today though, tune in to hear what Neil Young thinks about the golden age of music piracy.

iPod Touch and Nano: unboxed

The 2012 iPod Touch and new iPod Nano are now shipping. What do you get inside? CNET's Scott Stein unwraps both products and pulls out all the cables, EarPods and stickers.

Apple adds voice and photos to the iPod

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduces new accessories for the iPod music player, expanding its capabilities to include voice recording and photo storage.

Make video playlists for iTunes, iPods, and iPhones

Learn how to make video playlists in iTunes and use them on an Apple iPod or iPhone.

First Look at the iPod Touch

CNET's Donald Bell takes a look at Apple's latest iPod offering, the iPod Touch, which has many of the features found in the iPhone.

Touch me, Steve Jobs

This week on the CNET Tech Review, all the news on Apple's new iPods; Netflix comes to the iPhone; get off the couch with PlayStation Move; and how to resurrect your waterlogged phone.

The next-gen iPhone on June 11?

WWDC is coming in June, but will Apple unveil their newest iteration of the iPhone in San Francisco? Good luck trying to even get tickets; they're sold out. Plus a CNET Editors' Choice accessory for your iPad.

Ep. 556: Where we finally finally finally get multitasking

It's been a long, single-tasking journey but Apple finally released OS 4.0 for the iPhone, and one of the key upgrades includes the ability to multitask. Took you long enough, Darth Jobs!

Apple EarPods (with Remote and Mic, White) Review

The good: The Apple EarPods offer mostly impressive sound, with good detail and better bass than Apple's previous headphones. They're also lightweight, with a comfortable fit, and have an integrated inline remote and microphone for making calls and controlling your music playback.

The bad: Some people may find that the EarPods don't fit securely in their ears, and these earbuds also let in a lot of sound and leak a little sound, too.

The bottom line: Apple's EarPods offer much-improved sound over the previous standard-issue earbuds, but they won't fit all ears equally well -- and that fit will determine whether you think they're great or just so-so.

Read full review

Apple EarPods (with Remote and Mic, White) Specs

Manufacturer: Apple
Part number: CNETAPPLEHEADPHONE

Product Specifications
  • Product Specifications

Read full specs