| Woodees IESW100B Inner-ear Stereo Earphone with Microphone | 
| Brand: Woodees
Category: CE
List Price: $79.99
Buy New: $47.95
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Seller: WiredForLess
Rating:  65 reviews
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.8 x 1.3 x 5
MPN: IESW100B
Model: IESW100B
UPC: 047020002515
EAN: 0847020002719
ASIN: B001U612R8
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Natural Wood Housing | | • | Rugged construction/lightweight/soft cable | | • | In-line Mic for answer/hang-up as well as play/pause control for music compatible with iPhone 3G, iPhone, Ipod | | • | Noise-isolation inner-ear fit | | • | Four pair of extra silicone buds for customized fittings |
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Product Description
Wood Sounds Richer. The finest musical instruments have always been made from wood. Like a finely-tuned piano or the best acoustic guitars, Woodees from iConnects deliver pure and natural listening pleasure. Wood sounds amazing¿nothing beats its deep bass, rich range of sound and inherent low resonance. And for your money, nothing beats Woodees. These natural wood earphones bring out a dense, polished listening experience from your mp3 player. And at about half the price of comparable high-end ear buds, you¿re getting the best sound at the best price. Woodees from iConnects.Give your ears a pair today. Compatible with iPhone & 2G 3G Smartphones.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 65
 Does Wood Work: A Woodees IESW100B Inner-ear Stereo Earphone with Microphone Review June 23, 2009
L. T. Beasimer (Dallas, TX)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Initially I found the idea of using wood for earphones to be a gimmick; however I decided to try the Woodees IESW100B earphones anyway. Typically I use inexpensive options like the Sony S2 sport headphones at work or to work out so I don't bother others. The idea of using earphones for my own listening pleasure was a foreign concept to me.
According to manufacturer, these lightweight noise-isolating earphones are designed to provide "deep bass, rich range of sound and inherent low resonance" for about half the price of high end alternatives. Additionally, the in-line mic is designed to work with BlackBerrys and iPhones to answer incoming calls or to pause/play audio. A carrying pouch, various sized ear buds for a custom fit, and a shirt clip, and an instructions are included in the tasteful but simple package with the earphones.
When I received my earphones, I tried them out as quickly as I could. The difference in sound quality compared to what I am used to was shockingly clear, the opening of Macy Gray's Sexual Revolution never sounded this good on my other earphones. I didn't need a side by side comparison to immediately realize the sound quality of the earphones I've been using can't compare. The custom sized silicone ear buds block out noise just like earplugs. Blocking the noise permits listening at a comfortable sound level. I have noticed I turn the volume much lower than I have in the past. Others have mentioned needing to crank the volume to find distortion. That may be so, but if you are listening to audio at that level, the distortion is probably the least of your worries. The sound is rich and vibrant, plus the inline mic works well. I've used it on several calls and the other person has no problem hearing me.
The shirt clip doesn't come attached, if desired choose to spend a little time doing so. The wire didn't just slip on easily for me; it took a little time and effort to get the wire in place. I would have preferred to skip this step altogether, fortunately it only needs to be done once. Additionally the instructions are limited to a brief paragraph on inserting the earphones into your ear, and two short paragraphs regarding the selection of properly sized ear buds followed by some recommendations. There is no mention of how to use the inline mic system. These earphones are not a difficult product to learn, but the instructions could have been more complete.
It didn't take long to convince me the Woodees earphones are not just a gimmick. From Metallica's The Unforgiven, Cold Play's Viva La Vida, to Sarah Brightman's Time to Say Goodbye with Andrea Bocelli the Woodees earphones are a joy to listen to. Eventually I did a side by side comparison, although it wasn't necessary. Not only was my initial assessment correct, it made me realize it was worse than I thought. However the real proof comes from the fact I no longer use my old pair. Instead I take my Woodees earphones with me to work and back home daily, and I want to wear them. The price may be a bit steep for someone like me, but for the quality of the sound you may be hard pressed to find an alternative for less. If you are ready to take a step up from cheap earphones, purchase the Woodees IESW100B earphones.
PROS:
Rich and vibrant sound
Comfortable noise-isolating design
In-line mic for caller control as well as play/pause control for audio
Various ear bud sizes for a custom fit
CONS:
Incomplete instructions
Unattached shirt clip
Convenient fit for bus travel, awesome sound February 1, 2010
Joseph Stough (lake charles, la)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I have an iPhone and travel often (for business) - and I need to take advantage of every little chance I get to relax with some quality sounding music. Since I am constantly getting in and out of taxi's, trains, subways, airports, etc... - I want some quality-sounding ear phones that are light weight but won't pop out of my ear everytime I wave my arms or fling my computer bag around my shoulder. And I really need the sound quality to give me the best relaxation in those little 10 or 15 minute intervals that arise during the day.
So I spent a lot of time looking around - and I am pleased to have discovered Woodees. The sound quality can't be matched - especially in this price-range. And the offering of mulitple sized inserts not only makes them more comfortable for me but also assures a snug fit - so they stay in my ear even when I'm doing the OJ in the airport (the Hertz commercial / not the white bronco).
Another thing I really like is that I don't have to lug around my noise-cancelling headphones anymore. I do some international travel - which often means trying to get my nights' sleep on an airplane. With the noise-cancelling headphones, they were too clunky to use while sleeping - or at least they woke me up. The snug fit of the Woodees provides a similar result to block-out the noise but I have found that I can fall asleep and sleep for hours with some nice soft background music.
I understand the manufacturer recently addressed some earlier issues with durability of the plugs - so they seem to be in tune to their customers. I hope so - because I really feel like I have found something unique and want to see it continue - certainly makes my hectic travel schedule more comfortable and tolerable.
I bought two pairs for myself and one for my wife. I put one pair in my computer bag so that I always have one with me on the road. And my wife uses them to run on the tread mill and to talk on the phone (which she does tirelessly) - and she seems to like them too...
Great sound at a great price March 21, 2010
Justin Choi
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I normally use a couple different sets of Sony in-ear headphones. The wood aspect of the headphones intrigued me and I needed a set of earphones with a mic so I figured I'd tried the Woodees. I was pleasantly surprised by the improvement in sound quality that I immediately noticed when I tried the Woodees. I was immediately able to hear more lows and clearer highs compared to my Sony in-ear headphones. There was just more clarity across the board.
The Woodees are also much more comfortable than my Sony's. After about an a hour or so, my Sony's got uncomfortable. In comparison, the Woodees somehow feel "lighter" in my ear and certainly feel way more comfortable. They are a joy to use and I think the better fit may be the reason why the bass is so much better with these headphones.
All in all, for the price, they are a great value. You get excellent sound quality and great fit. For me, there's not much more I would ask for.
Awesome for iPhones/iPods! June 2, 2009
FLYingG0D (GLENDALE, AZ USA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
These inner-ear phones are awesome! They work great with iPhones and iPods, and the sound is GREAT! They sound so much better than earbuds. I have compared them to the Sennheiser MX500's and the original iPod Nano earbuds. I think the inner-ear design is key, and the silicone buds really keep the outside sounds out, and enable the full robustness of the sound to really come out.
The bass and sound is actually on par with my Sennheiser DJs (HD202). That, and the silicone buds perform about on par with the headphone cups for noise cancellation. However, having a small earbud in lieu of a large set of headphones is really awesome for portability! I used to lug around my full headphones to work, but now I can just bring the little pouch with my Woodees, and enjoy the same rich sound, without the bulk!
So, the sound is great, and the bass is actually better than expected, but are indeed some drawbacks that many will find. First off, to get enjoyable, rich bass - you will have to make sure you find the right sized silicone buds to use, and they have to be properly seated in your ear. I found this out when I Was trying other sizes, and realized that the bass is very lacking if the silicone buds were not properly snug in my ear. As soon as they snug up, the sound is great!
Another issue is using these with other players. They work GREAT in the iPhone, iPod Nano, and many other items. However, some things do not work so great even though the box claims it should work with most any MP3 player. My work computer for instance does not work well, making it sound like the Woodees are not plugged into the audio jack all the way. Ny Nokia N96 sounds the same way if you put it into heaphone or headset mode, otherwise it sometimes jumps to TV-Out mode and you get a nice TV screeching (no, it is not really nice at all). So, only use this mic edition if you have an iPhone, or a product that would have a similar jack (Apple brand with Mic support). If not, get the IESW101B model, which does not have the microphone.
So, if you have an iPhone, these guys are great! Set the buds properly in your ear, and enjoy the excellent sound!
Second honeymoon February 15, 2010
Samuel Chell (Kenosha,, WI United States)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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.]
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