I bought the SHQ3017 to use with my Android phone while commuting and running. Unfortunately the in-line volume control does not work even after trying it with two diffferent Android phones (HTC annd Samsung). Because the spec only mentions iPhone compatibility I had checked with Philips support in advance and they assured me in writing that the inline controls would work with Android. Another issue I have with this headset is that they are uncomfortable to wear after about a half an hour. The headset appears to me to be over-engineered compared to the SH4800. I have used the SH4800 running and cycling in all types of weather and never had any problems with sweat or rain. The SH4800 also fits better and is more comfortable.

Just purchased these and have no quibbles over quality. Love the black/red styling, excellent fit, and performance. I've used a Phillips non-sports version for 3 years and only have to replace them because I dunked them in water! The only reason I've marked these down is the cord is far too short. A little over the length of a standard newspaper page. Fine if you wear your device with an armband. No good if you carry it in pockets, or in the back of your cycle jersey pouch. I will now need to search for and buy a separate extension cord that won't degrade performance and allow me to carry my phone in my pocket: extra cost and inconvenience.

I'm someone who values sound quality above all else I just can't settle with any earphones if it's not perfect, well, perfect in my opinion. I bought these SHQ3017 about an year ago and even now they are working just fine. I did have a pair before my current one that got damaged thanks to an little accident, but that was mainly my fault. The audio quality coming from these earphones is superb. The sound is crisp, and very powerful. It feels great wearing them, and I have yet to experience any disconfort from using them. Mind you that I use them for over 10h a day. It's microfone has above average quality, and works fine on any (smart)phone that supports 3.5mm earphones with microphones. I do take care of them as if they were made of glass, but that's mainly me being over zealous. The only complains I have about it is that sometimes the silicon caps fall off pretty easily, and if you try to store them in your pocket, you might wind up losing it. I'm also not very fond of the bright red color they have but thankfully the parts which are bright red aren't very visible.