the monthly headphones topic...

[amnesiac]

Any recommendations on good earbuds? I have some cheap Sony ones, which don't block out the sound on the Metro, and so I think it's about time to upgrade. I'm hoping to pay no more than $100...

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by amnesiac:
  Any recommendations on good earbuds? I have some cheap Sony ones, which don't block out the sound on the Metro, and so I think it's about time to upgrade. I'm hoping to pay no more than $100...

i'm loving the AKG's but my earbuds died and i'm looking for a new pair of those, so i'm interested as well ... i'm hoping for the under $50 range, any decent options?
 
 EDIT:
 
 i'm looking at these:
 http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/sennheiser-cx300-b.php
 http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ... etymotics ER-6i are on sale for just under $70 on amazon, i loved these ear buds, but they died on me after almost two years (1 year warranty)

[azaghal1981]

No love for the MDR v600s?
 
 
 I like mine and they were very decently priced.

[vansmack]

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
   
  http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ...  

Thanks Hoya.  I'm going to give those a shot - I've been looking for earphones for flying for sometime.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
   
   http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA  
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ...  

Thanks Hoya.  I'm going to give those a shot - I've been looking for earphones for flying for sometime. [/b]

i hope you saw on amazon where you can get them for 19.99 + 4.99 shipping, just ordered mine...

[brennser]

linky?
 
 

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
   

Originally posted by vansmack:
   

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
   
    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA  
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ...  

Thanks Hoya.  I'm going to give those a shot - I've been looking for earphones for flying for sometime. [/b]

i hope you saw on amazon where you can get them for 19.99 + 4.99 shipping, just ordered mine... [/b]

[930clubber]

Can Grados even be driven by portable electronic devices without an amp or pre-amp?
 
 

Originally posted by sweetcell:
  biggie - what environment will you be using the 'phones in?  at home in your quiet living room?  outside or on the metro?  while jogging?  during DJ sets at a club?  this will affect what would be best for you...
 
 i'm a HUGE fan of Grado headphones, but they're open-ear so not very good for metro/outdoors.  they sound as good as they look retro/dorky    

[930clubber]

I have the Sennheiser CX-300b's too.  They sound great.  I've also seen V-Moda ear buds at Costco for ~$80.  I don't have experience with them but you can look into it.
 
 

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
   

Originally posted by amnesiac:
  Any recommendations on good earbuds? I have some cheap Sony ones, which don't block out the sound on the Metro, and so I think it's about time to upgrade. I'm hoping to pay no more than $100...

i'm loving the AKG's but my earbuds died and i'm looking for a new pair of those, so i'm interested as well ... i'm hoping for the under $50 range, any decent options?
 
 EDIT:
 
 i'm looking at these:
  http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/sennheiser-cx300-b.php
  http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ... etymotics ER-6i are on sale for just under $70 on amazon, i loved these ear buds, but they died on me after almost two years (1 year warranty) [/b]

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by 930clubber:
  Can Grados even be driven by portable electronic devices without an amp or pre-amp?

the sr-60, sr-80 and sr-125: definitely.  not sure about anything above that, shouldn't be hard to look up tho.  they have just come out with the iGrado, made especially for portable electronics.  details on their website.

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by brennser:
  linky?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000E1FYQA/ref=dp_olp_2
 
 first link under "NEW"

[sweetcell]

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
 i'm looking at these:
    http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/sennheiser-cx300-b.php  
    http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA  
 
 $31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones ... etymotics ER-6i are on sale for just under $70 on amazon, i loved these ear buds, but they died on me after almost two years (1 year warranty)

one thing that concerns me about the cx-300's:  frequency response.  that's an ugly low-end boost they have going on.  i'd make sure your player has a flexible EQ so you can control that.  electronic music might not sound so good on these.
 
 considering the wear and tear that in-ear headphones go through, i think a two year lifespan isn't too surprising.

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by 930clubber:
  I have the Sennheiser CX-300b's too.  They sound great.  I've also seen V-Moda ear buds at Costco for ~$80.  I don't have experience with them but you can look into it.

I was actually looking at both these models. I'm leaning toward the V-Modas, largely because of this comment on Amazon about Sennheisers:
 
  The bad part is that there are microphonics with this unit. When the lead wires bounce against you you hear it; a stong breeze can produce a whistling sound in your ear; you may hear your own footsteps / breathing / gum chewing / etc.
 
 Not sure if that's also the case with V-Modas, but it seems like that would be annoying, especially on days like yesterday. Plus, I don't think I'd like the long "J" cord...

[HoyaSaxa03]

Originally posted by amnesiac:
  The bad part is that there are microphonics with this unit. When the lead wires bounce against you you hear it; a stong breeze can produce a whistling sound in your ear; you may hear your own footsteps / breathing / gum chewing / etc.
 
 Not sure if that's also the case with V-Modas, but it seems like that would be annoying, especially on days like yesterday. Plus, I don't think I'd like the long "J" cord...

i had those same issues with the much-lauded ER-6i's, i think it's a pretty common thing for in-ear headphones

[vansmack]

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