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Samsung EO-IA500 3.5mm In-Ear Headphones – Black
£11.88
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The Samsung EO-IA500 in-ear headphones put a proper 2-way speaker system — 11mm woofer plus 8mm tweeter — into a budget wired earphone. Balanced, separated sound that single-driver buds at this price can’t manage, with an inline mic and 3.5mm jack.
- ✓ 2-way drivers — 11mm woofer for bass, 8mm tweeter for detail, tuned independently
- ✓ Hybrid canal fit — passive noise isolation and secure hold, multiple eartip sizes included
- ✓ Inline remote + mic — playback, volume and hands-free calls
- ✓ Genuine Samsung (EO-IA500BBEGWW) — works with any 3.5mm device
The Samsung EO-IA500 is Samsung’s wired in-ear earphone built to deliver the balanced, full-range audio that single-driver budget earphones typically cannot manage. Its 2-way speaker system uses two physically separate drivers — an 11mm woofer for bass and low-midrange, an 8mm tweeter for upper midrange and treble — each tuned independently, which removes the distortion that appears when one small cone has to do everything at once. Add a hybrid canal fit with passive noise isolation, an inline remote with microphone, and a standard 3.5mm jack that works with practically everything, and you have one of the strongest genuine-brand wired earphones at this price.
2-Way Speakers
11mm Woofer + 8mm Tweeter
Most earphones at this price use a single dynamic driver for the whole frequency range. The EO-IA500 splits the job: the 11mm woofer is sized and tuned for bass and low-midrange, the 8mm tweeter for high-frequency detail, each in its own acoustic chamber so large bass cone movements never smear the treble. It is the same principle as home speaker systems at far higher price points — and the practical result is bass that stays present without drowning the mids, and treble that keeps its clarity at higher volumes.
Fit
Hybrid Canal — Passive Isolation
The hybrid canal design seats the tip inside the ear canal, creating an acoustic seal that blocks ambient noise without any electronics — and that seal is also what correct bass response depends on: without it, low frequencies leak out and any earphone sounds thin. Multiple silicone eartip sizes are included so you can find the diameter that seals properly, and a correct seal anchors the earphones through commuting, gym sessions and daily movement.
Controls
Inline Remote — Universal 3.5mm
The inline remote handles play, pause, track navigation, volume and call answer/end, with a built-in microphone for hands-free calls and voice assistant commands. The 3.5mm jack connects to Galaxy phones with a headphone port, any Android, Windows laptops, MacBooks, tablets and portable players — and on jack-less phones a simple USB-C to 3.5mm adapter puts them back in business. This is the same earphone Samsung supplies with compatible Galaxy devices.
Right choice if you…
✔ Own a Samsung Galaxy or any phone with a 3.5mm jack
✔ Want genuine Samsung to replace a lost or worn pair
✔ Want 2-way audio that beats single-driver buds at this price
✔ Need passive noise isolation for the commute
✔ Take calls on the move and need a reliable inline mic
Consider something else if…
✖ You want the flagship AKG-tuned version — see the Samsung AKG EO-IG955
✖ You just need a budget genuine spare — the Samsung EHS64 costs less
✖ You prefer an open fit that lets ambient sound in — canal-style isolation isn’t for everyone
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | Samsung EO-IA500 · Black |
| Drivers | 2-way — 11mm woofer + 8mm tweeter |
| Design | Hybrid canal in-ear · multiple eartip sizes |
| Connector | 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Controls / Mic | Inline remote — playback, volume, calls · built-in microphone |
| Compatibility | Galaxy S/A/M with 3.5mm · Android · laptops · tablets · USB-C phones via adapter |
| MPN | EO-IA500BBEGWW |
| EAN / GTIN | 8806092697324 |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty — 1 year (Samsung) |
In the Box
Samsung EO-IA500 earphones — Black
Silicone eartips — multiple sizes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 2-way driver design actually change?
With one driver, heavy bass notes physically disturb the same cone that is trying to render treble detail. With separate woofer and tweeter, each frequency range gets its own driver — so bass stays punchy without muddying vocals, and highs stay clear at volume.
Why does bass sound weak on in-ear earphones sometimes?
Almost always a seal problem, not a driver problem. If the eartip doesn’t seal the ear canal, low frequencies leak out and the sound turns thin. Try the other included tip sizes — the right size transforms the bass.
Will they work with my Galaxy S23/S24 (no headphone jack)?
Yes, with a USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. Natively they plug into any device with a 3.5mm jack — older Galaxy models, laptops, tablets and portable players.
How are these different from the Samsung AKG EO-IG955?
The IG955 is the AKG-tuned flagship supplied with Galaxy S8–S10 flagships; the EO-IA500 is Samsung’s own 2-way design. Both are genuine — the IA500 leans balanced 2-way separation, the IG955 leans AKG’s signature tuning. Both are available at maibo.
Does the remote work on iPhone or PC?
Audio and mic work anywhere there’s a 3.5mm input. Play/pause generally works across devices; volume buttons follow the Android standard, so on some non-Samsung devices volume is adjusted on the device instead.
Condition
Brand New — Retail Packaging
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty
Delivery
4–6 Working Days · Fully Tracked
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