Amazon.com Product Description
With the Apple MA360G/A iPod nano In-Ear Lanyard Headphones, just plug the lanyard into the dock connector, put it around your neck and you're off. Its ingenious built-in earbuds conquer clutter by integrating the audio signal with the lanyard itself, so you get a streamlined look without all the extra wire. When you want to change songs or adjust the volume, just look down: the iPod nano is right there, always at the ready.
iPod Compatibility
iPod nano 1G
Product Description
Plug the lanyard into the dock connector and wear your iPod nano. Its built-in earbud design prevents clutters with it's integrated audio signal into the lanyard itself so achieve a streamlined look without all the extra wires. Change songs or adjust the volume with the controls hanging by your neck.
Customer Reviews:
Pricey Accessory that is Great in the Gym.......2006-12-26
With Apple's iPod being the dominant player in the mp3 market, there is a panoply of Apple and third-party products to aid its operation. While the sound quality of the included iPod headphones has always been sufficient for my needs, they did not provide optimal placement of the player. Spending most of my mp3 listening time using free weights in the gym, I needed a secure means of carrying my iPod that wouldn't interfere with arm movements. The lanyard was the perfect choice. After hundreds of hours of use with the first and second generation lanyards, I have been rather pleased with both their sound quality and durability.
Given my experiences with other headphones and mp3 players, however, I would suggest two enhancements. First, there should be a means of detaching the iPod mechanically while the headphone jack is still connected. This would require two attachment points and some slack in the audio cable. I previously owned an inexpensive, nameless mp3 player acquired on eBay that has this arrangement. While less durable than iPod-lanyard combo, it offered much greater flexibility. With Apple's lanyard, the iPod placement becomes a hassle during exercises where a straight bar is brought down on the chest, such as bench pressing. With the previous arrangement, I could simply detach the mechanical cable and place the mp3 player in my pocket while still listening to my favorite songs.
Secondly, given my experience with the Koss Spark Plug earphones (see review), I would have preferred better sound isolation. The lanyard headphones do little to stop ambient noise, which is an issue in health clubs. In addition, the lanyard headphones just don't have the deep bass of the Koss product.
Having owned both first and second generation lanyards, I can't determine any difference between their construction or sound quality. In both cases, I paid roughly fifty dollars, which seems a bit exorbitant. However, this is to be expected with most brand-name iPod accessories. If you use your iPod while working out, cycling or walking as much as I do, you are certain to get your money's worth nonetheless.
Pros
Great for use during exercise
Durable
Cons
No non-lanyard mode
Difficult to use during bench press due to bar impact
Little sound isolation
Overpriced
Great for the Gym!.......2006-12-25
I am not the kind of person who likes a band strapped around my arm, so these headphones are the perfect solution for me. I love being able to listen to music at the gym without having to find a pocket for my Nano or getting tangled up in long headphone cords. The adjustable lanyard keeps my Nano easily accessible for effortless music and volume adjustments and is quite comfortable. I can't imagine my Nano without this.
Typifies the best and worst of Apple: excellent innovation, but maddeningly proprietary design.......2006-10-23
The paramount consideration for all prospective buyers of these Apple lanyard/headphones is this: You can ONLY use the supplied (and irrevocably-attached), Apple-brand ear buds. This raises two important considerations: 1) Apple's ear buds, ultimately, sound undistinguished, fit in the ear poorly and last a few weeks to several months before failing/beginning to fail; 2) You will have no (ordinary) ability to replace (or upgrade from) Apple's integral ear buds because the USB-connector fully engages the bottom edge of the Nano -- including, of course, the 1/8" headphone jack.
Now, anticipating this, I have resolved to either dismantle the lanyard base and solder a new headphone cord to Apple's 1/8" male plug (which is integral with the lanyard base), or I will use a cut-off wheel to remove enough of the lanyard base so that the Nano headphone jack is now accessible to any 1/8" plug. But then I will have to use electrical tape to wrap (and secure) the lanyard base and bottom edge of my Nano so that it doesn't pull away after having cut a third of it off.
Despite all of this, I still award three stars to Apple for the sheer innovation of this product. Plus, I bought it while being fully aware of the modifications ahead of me.
Only for the OLD Nano.......2006-10-04
These are part# MA093G/A -- Apple iPod Nano Lanyard Headphones for the 1st generation Nano ONLY.
For a new 2nd generation Nano, you need part# MA597G/A -- Apple iPod Nano Lanyard Headphones for the 2nd generation Nano ONLY.
The different Nano generations are different sizes and the lanyard connector are NOT interchangable.
Still outstanding after 9 months.......2006-09-02
I've been using the nano lanyard since it first came out and absolutely love it. It provides a very elegant way to listen to the nano without any extra clutter or dangling loops of wire to get in the way, snag or tangle. Basically, while wearing it, it's as though it's not even there. The connection is quite secure and takes a purposeful effort to detach. I don't see how a nano could fall off unless the connector were not pushed on fully to begin with.
I have only a couple of complaints/suggestions regarding the lanyard:
1. You're tied to standard Apple earbud sound quality. When I want to use my Etymotic ER6i buds, I lose the benefit of the lanyard. It would be great to have a higher-fidelity version or to have the buds themselves be detachable/swappable via a lightweight connector.
2. The lanyard does become dirty from rubbing against ones skin after many months, just like any article of clothing. I needed to wash mine (in a small bowl of detergent water, keeping the connector and buds out of the water) after a few months to keep them looking new and "un-gross."
3. Incompatible with the new Nike+ kit, meaning I can't walk with the lanyard and track the exercise. It would be nice to develop a lanyard either with the Nike+ built-in or with a pass-through 30-pin connector to allow it.
Product Description
In-cord holder for earphones3 ear pads included for comfort fitNo tangle cord sliderImpedance: 16 ohmsSensitivity: 104dB
Product Description
Neckstrap style headphones with convenient quick release mechanism. Extended soft rubber caps channel sound directly to the ears for enhanced sound pleasure, while the ultra soft neck strap is ideal for carrying all compact audio players.
Customer Reviews:
Nice and flexible.......2007-03-27
I bought these because the necklace/lanyard-style headphones that came with my mp3 player (a mobiBLU Cube) were of poor quality and don't work any more. Because it's a very small gadget, it's a bit annoying to have to fumble around in a bag or a pocket to manipulate it. So I wanted to get another pair of necklace headphones, but the Sony ones are really expensive. The price of these is very decent and the sound quality seems good (I'm no great audiophile).
As stated above, these are meant for mp3 players small enough to be worn around the neck, not to listen to your computer or stereo! If you try doing that while wearing them as a necklace, you'll find the short length awkward.
However, if you don't have another pair around and want to plug them into a desktop device, you can unsnap the plastic bit at the back of the neck by pulling, so the /0\ shape becomes a /U\ (imagine the earbuds are at the lower ends of those slashes), which effectively doubles the length from plug to earbuds.
EDIT: by the way, the sound is stronger when I wear them backwards (i.e. left bud in right ear and vice versa). I guess it's just the shape of my earholes specifically. They don't block background noise, which is good when I'm cycling to work but bad when I'm at work trying to listen to music in a fume hood with the fan going.
Product Description
3 ear pads included for comfort fitAdjustable strap lengthNo tangle cord sliderImpedance: 16 ohmsSensitivity: 104dBNeodymium magnetsIncludes carrying case
Product Description
Get turbo bass on the go with neck strap headphones for maximum convenience.
- 24k gold-plated plug
- CCAW voice coil
- Neodymium magnet
- 15 mm speaker driver
- Comfort ear cushions
- Quick release neck strap for convenient use
- Sliders for adjusting comfortable fit
- Ergo locking system for connecting audio player
The flexi-grip neck strap design is ideal for carrying all compact audio players.
Customer Reviews:
Awesome Sound!!.......2007-11-28
This is the perfect neckstrap headphone I was looking for. It allows my daughter to wear it without extra cords, because the neckstrap neatly binds together the wire with the strap. It has a high-quality design. If I need more, I would consider buying another one of this same type.
Product Description
3 ear pads included for comfort fitAdjustable strap lengthNo tangle cord sliderIncludes carrying case
Product Description
for iPod nanos (not including newer models with aluminum finish) * transparent plastic case * attached earbud headphones and neck strap * allows access to Click Wheel *
Product Description
At Maxell, the priority is delivering the highest quality products available in consumer and professional audio and video tapes, computer media, batteries and accessories. To achieve this goal, Maxell has spent the last 30 years focusing all its research and development strengths on creating a long list of innovative solutions for its customers. Today, consumers and professionals all over the world reach for the Maxell name when they want a quality product they can trust.PRODUCT FEATURES:Lanyard assembly for easy access to your portable players;Break-away neck strap for extra safety.
Product Description
In-cord holder for earphones3 ear pads included for comfort fitNo tangle cord slider
Product Description
Neodymium magnet, twin vents, 15mm speaker driver, comfort ear cushionsQuick release neck strapErgo locking system for connecting audio playersIdeal for carrying a compact audio player (MP3, HDD, MD)Flexi-grip design, ultra-soft strap materials
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