
They included three different sized plastic caps, and Apple claimed improved sound quality and bass response. IPod In-Ear Headphones were introduced in January 2004 as premium headphones compared to those bundled with iPods, and were available for $39. There have been many reports of moisture problems with the remote/mic. There was also a version without the microphone that was more rare.

The iPhone Stereo Headset was introduced in 2007 and was bundled with the original iPhone and iPhone 3G, and featured a control capsule in-line with the left earbud's wire with a microphone and a single button, actuated by squeezing the unit, which can be programmed to control calls, presentations, music and video playback, launch Siri, or take pictures with the Camera application. The third generation were redesigned with a slightly longer strain relief, a slightly smaller speaker grill, and the left/right marking being moved from the outside to the inside.

The second generation added a plastic slider to allow the user to limit the gap between the wires. They were bundled with two pairs of foam covers.

They were never given a formal name and were referred to variously as "iPod headphones" and "the iPod's earbud-style headphones". Comparison of early and later iPod earphonesĪpple's original earbuds shipped with the original iPod, released on October 23, 2001.
