Woodees IESW100B Inner Earphone with Microphone - 1 Pack - Retail Packaging - Black

This in-ear headset was exactly what I was looking for for my HD2. I wanted a headset that had in-ear headphones and a in-line microphone that runs along one of the sides of the cable. I don't like headsets with mics bulit in where the L/R lines split, because they don't pick up my voice as well as these ones do. The images are not up to date on this model. There are metal joints at the L/R line split and at the plug. It looks A LOT better than the typical black rubber joints in the photos. It's pretty much the same as the iPhone headset only better. Here are my thoughts on the product broken down.Sound Quality: 9/10I think that the wood material definitely has an impact on the quality of the sound. I've owned a could in-ear headphones (in-ear is the only way to go), and these probably have the most clear sound for low, mid, and high frequencies all-around. My previous Bose, Skullcandy and Altec Lansing earphones definitely had more bass than these earphones, so I wouldn't recommend these if you are a bass lover (rap, hip hop, techno).Noise Reduction: 10/10These are by far the best earphones for noise reduction I have owned. The other reviewers had it spot on when they said these babies will isolate you form the outside world. You can only hear a bit of muffled noise around you, but that's only when there isn't any music playing. Definitely have to watch out if you're walking outside with these babies on. Usually I'd keep one of the earbuds loose from my ear, so I can hear what's going on.Build Quality: 8/10The wood and metal accents certainly gives this headset a high quality feel. The metal pieces are actually metal, not painted metal, and are cool to the touch. I feel where the quality is lacking is the cable. It's much thinner than a typical rubber cable, and just makes you worry it's going to snap one day. It's probably because it has a tangle-free quality to it, but I'd feel more secure if it at least had a material fabric over it; like my Altec Lansing BackBeats. The plus side to it is that it doesn't make any backround noise when it rubs against your shirt, like how Skullcandy Ink'd headphones do. The other negative about this headset is that it doesn't have an L-shaped plug. This is just a matter of preference and can easily be fixed with an adapter, but I would've liked to have this stock. If you put your phone in you pocket as much as I do when this headset is plugged in, it makes it easy for the plug to snap off, which has happened to me before. An L-shaped plug would prevent this.Overall this headset is a great investment, and I can vouch that it will work for the T-Mobile US HD2. Includes a soft carrying bag, 4 sets of earbud tips, and a warranty pamphlet. The remote functions included in the mic port works great. The only thing it cant do is skip songs in the music player, and doesn't work with Pandora radio app (not sure if it works with Pandora on any phone). This is a must buy if you love in-ear headphones, and don't want to hold the phone up to your face during calls.

[11/22/12]: These phones are still serving me well. They refreshingly lightweight, helping them remain comfortably in the ear without the use of expensive Comply foam tips, and they produce deep bass that is "tighter" than some of the 16mm diaphragms of other IEM phones. Moreover, the highs are outstanding brilliance and clarity. I haven't tried the microphone feature, but the in-line switch is a more efficient, convenient way of momentary stoppage of the sound than removing the phones from the user's ears. A fine value as currently priced (below what I paid).]The only other earphones I've fallen head-over-heels in love with at the first encounter were the Sony MDR-EX700LP pair, the first earphones that satisfied me to a degree comparable to the best full-sized headphones. The Woodees had the same effect, "inflecting" the sound with a bit of added warmth and complexity that can come only from wood (I must confess here that the Sleek Audio SA1 wooden earphones, though impressively engineered, have not received much use from me--soundwise, the body, the bass, the natural presence and comfort aren't quite the equal of the Woodees).I don't use a cell phone, much less a Smart Phone, but my wife does, so the Woodees version with microphone went to her (whose father, in addition, was an expert carpenter). It's too early for me to rate either the durability of the phones or the practicality of the mic, so I'll have to return a bit later with an update and, if necessary, a different rating. Regardless, out-of-the-box these are exceptionally pleasing phones for listening to music and voice. I wouldn't trade them for headphones I've heard at twice the price.[For the record, there's a dramatic difference between the aforementioned Sony phones and the Woodees. Both should be listened to because they offer different, unique perspectives on the music. The Sony "centers" the sound, making it difficult to distinguish between "left" and "right" channels. It provides ample bass but is especially good at bringing to the fore mid-range sounds. The human voice and especially the piano are not only realistic and natural but warm and even emotionally moving. The Sony phones inscribe the sound in the listener's consciousness. The Woodees, by contrast, put you into the playing area. They present a "sound stage" in which left and right are easily distinguished. They also bring out the treble range--the brushwork, cymbal and hi-hat artistry of the drummer--to a degree that is not present on the Sony phones.]