Comments on: Arriva Shuffle Headphones Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/06/02/arriva_shuffle_headphones/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: DS http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/06/02/arriva_shuffle_headphones/comment-page-1/#comment-47388 DS Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:53:06 +0000 #comment-47388 Yea, bad review. They fit great and the I Pod fits in the setup just fine. But then again Rolling Stone slammed every album Led Zeppelin ever made so there you have it with critics... Yea, bad review. They fit great and the I Pod fits in the setup just fine. But then again Rolling Stone slammed every album Led Zeppelin ever made so there you have it with critics…

]]> By: bMod http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/06/02/arriva_shuffle_headphones/comment-page-1/#comment-35195 bMod Tue, 12 May 2009 23:00:40 +0000 #comment-35195 I just found these on the internet and decided to give them a try! My biggest peeve with portable music players are those darn wires- so when I came across these I got very excited! So I've placed my order and now I wait. I found your review and wanted to drop this little note to help others that may also be considering this product.. One great thing is that currently they are being sold at a special rate of only $35 + FREE shipping! I'm always happy to get a better price on items as I'm sure most of you are. One other thing I wanted to touch on is the proper way to install your Shuffle --- I noticed in the review that you mentioned how the clip stayed open and you worried that it might eventually wear out the spring --- well, to clarify that is not how it is meant to fit- you actually want to firmly press the clip so that you hear a snap and it closes/appears flush. Complete instructions can be found on Arriva's website at http://arriva.com/Howtofitshuffle.htm Also, they are now offered in sizes: small (for women, kids, and shrunken heads) and regular (for guys and "regular" people) -- they also state that if your head exceeds a particular measurement, to go ahead and contact them! This leads me to believe that they may be willing to create custom headphones for those of you with monster heads out there!! Wow- I'm already impressed with this company! =P Oh and if you're a snowboarder (like me) you will like to know that these were developed with local riders out in Telluride! Frankly I trust that, because I personally know what's most important when you're flying down the trail - I look forward to great fit, ease of use, and decent sound/volume! I just found these on the internet and decided to give them a try! My biggest peeve with portable music players are those darn wires- so when I came across these I got very excited! So I’ve placed my order and now I wait. I found your review and wanted to drop this little note to help others that may also be considering this product.. One great thing is that currently they are being sold at a special rate of only $35 + FREE shipping! I’m always happy to get a better price on items as I’m sure most of you are. One other thing I wanted to touch on is the proper way to install your Shuffle — I noticed in the review that you mentioned how the clip stayed open and you worried that it might eventually wear out the spring — well, to clarify that is not how it is meant to fit- you actually want to firmly press the clip so that you hear a snap and it closes/appears flush. Complete instructions can be found on Arriva’s website at http://arriva.com/Howtofitshuffle.htm
Also, they are now offered in sizes: small (for women, kids, and shrunken heads) and regular (for guys and “regular” people) — they also state that if your head exceeds a particular measurement, to go ahead and contact them! This leads me to believe that they may be willing to create custom headphones for those of you with monster heads out there!! Wow- I’m already impressed with this company! =P
Oh and if you’re a snowboarder (like me) you will like to know that these were developed with local riders out in Telluride! Frankly I trust that, because I personally know what’s most important when you’re flying down the trail – I look forward to great fit, ease of use, and decent sound/volume!

]]> By: Glen http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/06/02/arriva_shuffle_headphones/comment-page-1/#comment-31075 Glen Sun, 01 Mar 2009 19:24:37 +0000 #comment-31075 A fair review, but I must respectfully disagree. I own these and love them. I keep the Arriva and my iPod shuffle in my car's glove compartment and wear them whenever I hop out of the car for shopping -- especially the supermarket, Home Depot, or other situations where I am easily annoyed by the check-out line and happy for some musical distraction. I used to unplug my larger capacity iPod from my car's audio system, get out the earphones, unpack them, then have to repack them to avoid tangling cords next time, plug the iPod back in to the car's system... With the Arriva I just grab the little pouch it comes with out of my glove compartment and I'm on my way. No tangled cords. I have not experienced any problems with the clip that holds the Shuffle in to place. The earpods do fit snugly in the ear and seal out most outside sound. This is an old debate -- some people love this style; others hate it. I think the sound is fine, but definitely not audiophile quality. I've been in touch with the manufacturer, and they tell me that a higher-end model with better sound will be available in the future. Are these as good as my old Etymotics? Definitely not. Do I prefer them to other earpods in the same price range? You bet! All just my two cents. Glen A fair review, but I must respectfully disagree.

I own these and love them. I keep the Arriva and my iPod shuffle in my car’s glove compartment and wear them whenever I hop out of the car for shopping — especially the supermarket, Home Depot, or other situations where I am easily annoyed by the check-out line and happy for some musical distraction.

I used to unplug my larger capacity iPod from my car’s audio system, get out the earphones, unpack them, then have to repack them to avoid tangling cords next time, plug the iPod back in to the car’s system…

With the Arriva I just grab the little pouch it comes with out of my glove compartment and I’m on my way. No tangled cords.

I have not experienced any problems with the clip that holds the Shuffle in to place.

The earpods do fit snugly in the ear and seal out most outside sound. This is an old debate — some people love this style; others hate it.

I think the sound is fine, but definitely not audiophile quality. I’ve been in touch with the manufacturer, and they tell me that a higher-end model with better sound will be available in the future.

Are these as good as my old Etymotics? Definitely not. Do I prefer them to other earpods in the same price range? You bet!

All just my two cents.

Glen

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