Original headphones on the iPhone 8: genuine quality or another “branded” bauble

When buying a brand new, long-awaited iPhone 8, I really want everything in its configuration to be ideal: headphones, charger, smartphone itself. Has the California manufacturer decided to pamper the sophisticated buyer this time? Will Apple please the quality of its products or disappoint its “fans”? What to expect from the headphones that come bundled with the iPhone 8: quality or primitive sound? You can find the answer to these and other questions by reading the article below.

About the manufacturer

California Corporation Apple is one of the pioneers in the production of personal use equipment: computers, laptops, smartphones, smart watches, audio players. The products of this organization are considered high-class premium electronics, which allowed Apple to firmly consolidate its leadership position in market capitalization since 2011.

The current CEO of the global “giant” is Tim Cook, who has long held the position of chief operating officer.

Apple’s main contribution to revenue is from IPhone sales worldwide. That is why buyers, buying an expensive smartphone, expect high quality not only from the product itself, but also from its components, in particular, headphones.

Basic equipment

The basic equipment of the 8th line of iPhone, which includes the model 8 and 8 Plus, suggests the presence of:

• a smartphone;
• Charger
• Earphones EarPods with a connector type Lightning;
• various documentation;
• paper clips to remove the SIM card tray.

All components are packed in a corporate box with the image of the iPhone on the front side. In addition to the exact image of the purchased phone, the package contains information about the memory size of the selected model.

Headphones included as standard

The manufacturer’s standard headphones are wired EarPods. The design of the original Apple headphones implies an exact match to the geometry of the human auricle. This fact makes listening to music with their help even more comfortable.

The speakers of the basic EarPods are located in a special way to minimize sound loss and ensure the highest quality sound when using them.

Standard headphones have a button to switch tracks, pause, accept and clear an incoming call. It is extremely convenient, according to the users of iPhones, to call Siri (a personal assistant of the IOS operating system) by pressing this button located on the headphone wire.

Wireless Magic

Prior to the presentation of the 8th generation IPhone line on the network, there were speculations about what the headphones would be, in particular, it was about the likelihood of smartphones being equipped with wireless AirPods. Expectations were not met for objective reasons (high cost), however, this product is available for purchase as an additional accessory in the official stores of the corporation.

The manufacturer promises not only automatic playback of music at the time of putting the headphones in the ear, but also an independent shutdown when removing the device from its intended place.

AirPods begin instant synchronization with nearby other Apple devices belonging to the same owner, without additional commands. The button for switching tracks, accepting or resetting calls, activating Siri, in this model, is replaced by touching the headphones themselves.

Headphone Features for iPhone

Headphones designed for iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have the following features:

• unique design that copies the structure of the auricle;
• the presence of two "mini-speakers" along the edges of the surface of the earphone;
• a large number of acoustic holes for high-quality sound;
• the ability to transmit low frequencies with moderate vibration in the ear;
• satisfactory noise reduction.

Key Specifications of EarPods

How to distinguish a fake from the original

In the event of a breakdown or loss of standard headphones, it is important to know the main differences between the original and the copy so that you don’t give money for a low-quality replica at the time of purchase. The buyer should carefully consider not only the packaging of the products, but also the EarPods themselves.

First, pay attention to the correct spelling of the Apple logo. The phrase “Designed by Apple in California Assembled in China” followed by the serial number of the product must be written in the exact same color in each letter, about 15-20 cm from the plug. After making sure of its presence, you can proceed to further "examination" of the device.

Firstly, the headphones that come with the phone when you buy an iPhone are packed in a transparent box with a blue tint, made of high-quality plastic. Packs of copies, as a rule, are less accurate in execution, and their color “gives away yellowness”.

Secondly, the original EarPods do not have any gaps or crevices at their base, which even the highest quality replicas are famous for.

Thirdly, you need to make sure that there is a designation for the right and left earphones. A genuine Apple product will be labeled L / R.

Fourth, the rag grid of the speaker will give out a fake, since the grid of the original is made of high-quality metal, visible to the naked eye.

Fifth, you should consider in detail the EarPods control panel. In the original version, a microphone is drawn on it, and pressing the button is performed gently, producing a “muffled”, barely audible click. Unlike the original, the button on the fake control panel is pressed with effort and a loud characteristic sound.

In general, the headphones that come with California-based manufacturer iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus have incomparable sound quality, accurate transmission of played frequencies, a beautiful design and physiological shape that is ideal for any auricle. The above information once again proves the premium quality of Apple products designed to facilitate the lives of people through the use of comfortable gadgets in use.