Nanuq Posted January 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 WHY does that remind me of a past girlfriend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fidestro Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Sennheiser are good but they don't make a lot of their own stuff. I picked up a pair of Sennheisers last year and then found out you could buy the exact same set branded under Creative Labs instead of Sennheiser for under half the price. I don't remember the model numbers off the top of my head. I just picked up a set of Shure headphones for 60 bucks, marked down from 150. I have not tried them out to comment on the sound quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdj Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 For buds with the mic/control button, the new Apple In Ear headphones are pretty friggin great IMO. I owned ER6i and found the sound to be airy but thin. The Apple buds don't have much oomph in the low end, but neither do many "neutral" buds. The Apple are also dual driver based...tough to find that for $79, especially since you get the mic/button. For buds with no mic, I can not say enough good things about the Denon C700/751. They are the mid range darlings of Head-Fi. Amazing punchy bass, smooth mids, great imaging. A bargain at +/-$100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarini Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 2 years old shure e2c entry level in ear buds ... great for the price i payed super durable ... can recommend if u don't wanna pay top dollar ... reat bargain for the price payed. laz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnewbie Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I have these ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shundi Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Thanks for all the great replies! I went to Best Buy and the man there says I can buy 'em and try 'em and if I don't like 'em?? ............bring 'em back, no questions asked. So I picked up a nicer pair of Sony's and they're warm but muddy... so back they go. Then I put my cheap Skullcandy buds back on, jammed the tips in my ears and hit Play, and I was blown away at the bottom octave that suddenly showed up, and how dynamic the sound is. I mean they just sound amazingly open and airy and punchy compared to the high end Sonys, and these little suckers only cost like $16.99 At this price I can afford to freeze them in the car overnight, slam them in the door, drop them in the snow... and not even worry. SHWEEEET!!! Told you, I love those Skullcandies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickey Padge Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I owned ER6i and found the sound to be airy but thin. I have to say that you either weren't wearing them correctly (pushed deep into your ear canal), and/or your ears were not creating a seal with the default rubber flanges. Or you may have actually had a faulty pair. ER6i's are anything but airy and thin when it comes to sound quality I have these ER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkerouac Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 For a great balance between sound, noise isolation, and price, I highly recommend the Shure SE210. http://www.earphonesolutions.com/shseea.html Earphone Solutions also has excellent information discussing the pros and cons of different models of earphones, plus links to independent reviews on sites such as CNET. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX.CPA Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Etymotic or Ultimate Ears I have tried many cans and buds and these two are best bang for a buck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreww Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 So I took the advice of this thread and picked up a set of iAudio in-ear buds the other day. They perform as advertised, cutting just about all outside noise, while increasing the bass and audio quality considerably. My only complaint with these earphones is that all the sounds that you don't usually hear are amplified as well, such as the earphone cable bouncing off my coat. It sounds like a constant bass drum. All the sounds within your head also seem to become much more noticeable (breathing, chewing, etc.), as does the sound of my shoes hitting the pavement. I will say that these in-ear buds stay in my ear far better than the standard Apple earphones. And, when sitting still there is no comparison, but when being active there is just too much annoying noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmurphy926 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 All the sounds within your head also seem to become much more noticeable When I read this, I immediately thought of one of my favorite poems... Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, I'm schizophrenic, and so am I. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanuq Posted February 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 More testing has occurred, and I'm still digging my Skullcandy! I tried the Sure110 and they were sonically very close to the Sonys... a bit smoother mids but still lacking that amazing open PUNCH of the SKCs. I'm still sold on the cheapos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubz Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I really have to vouch for the Bose in-ear headphones. I've used them for about a year now and they are amazing, I've had a number of high end headphones and ear buds and I can say these are deff on par and surpass in some areas most I've owned. You should really check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthebhoy Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 Good thread this. Proves that anything can be made to sound interesting...even ear buds. Next week it's knitting needles and their various uses! Swot up guys. JTB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyaudi42 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I'e had Shure's for the past 5 years with my iPod. I've moved from my orig e2c - to SE210 - and have finally landed on the SE530PTH's. Can't go wrong with these badboys. And if for your ipod/mp3 device, i'd recommend higher bit rate tracks. Again, everyones ears are different, it comes down to what sounds right to you. Cheers, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikki6 Posted February 3, 2009 Report Share Posted February 3, 2009 I've got my Grannie on speed dial JTB, bring on the Needle's!!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansenshukai Posted February 4, 2009 Report Share Posted February 4, 2009 I've got my Grannie on speed dial JTB, bring on the Needle's!!! lol Bose hands down!!! They are the best I have ever used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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