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zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 00:27:41
August 19 2009 00:15 GMT
#1
Hi I'm looking for a new pair of headphones for both my computer and ipod. I'd prefer earbuds since they're smaller and harder to break, but any kind is fine. Price range around or under $100. I did some research and found these

Sony MDR-EX75 Stereo Headphones
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sony-mdr-ex75-stereo-headphones/

which seem to be of good value. Main reason I don't like the original ipod headphones is they don't have any bass at all. Thanks for suggestions.

edit: also something durable

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Diggity
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States806 Posts
August 19 2009 00:17 GMT
#2
I usually trust anything Koss produces.
Zoler
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Sweden6339 Posts
August 19 2009 00:25 GMT
#3
Sennheiser is better imo
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Last Romantic
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States20661 Posts
August 19 2009 00:34 GMT
#4
The ubiquitous Grado SR60s

http://www.amazon.com/Grado-60-SR-60-Padded-Headphones/dp/B0006DPMU4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250642016&sr=8-2

Price got raised recently from $65, but they're still better than most headphones even up to the $100 range.
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Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 00:36:10
August 19 2009 00:35 GMT
#5
Those Sony earbuds are good for budget buds, but they will break. In fact, most earbuds will break in a stupidly short amount of time (less than 3 years) because they all make terrible design decisions.

V-moda Vibes (first generation) probably have the best sound/price, but they've only got a 1 year warranty. I think Shure has been making some cheaper earbuds, but they look thinner than their previous models.

My Sennheiser CX300s are cheap and have a lot of bass (maybe too much) but I think I prefer the sound of my original Sony EX71 to them.

So I guess I'm saying those are a good choice, depending on how much you can get for them. I've basically decided to never spend more than $50 on earbuds again because every $90 pair I've had have died from exposed wire or one of the buds randomly dying, and I treat them fairly well. The budget buds I've had (Sony & Sennheiser) have lasted longer, and I don't mind replacing them. The sound is obviously worse, but sound quality is one of those things where ignorance is bliss.

If you're getting headphones, then Grado SR60/80 are fantastic, as are Sennheiser HD280s. I've got the 280s right now and these things are built like a rock. Not good for a portable device, but excellent on a computer.
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CharlieMurphy
Profile Blog Joined March 2006
United States22895 Posts
August 19 2009 00:52 GMT
#6
yea like i said in IRC the 280pros are hero. Not sure about travel phones though, but I assume sennhieser is the way to go.
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Dr. Tran
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States125 Posts
August 19 2009 01:00 GMT
#7
I would agree, with Last Romantic, and that the best sound quality you'll get in the 100- sub 100 range would be from the Grado sr-60s. But be warned, those headphones are open back and will leak sound (and let sound in, it's all up to preference and application). If you were looking for sealed phones you should consider the sennheiser hd228. If you wanted buds, I'd look at products from iHarmonix, Ultimate Ears, and perhaps even Shure.
Dr. Tran
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States125 Posts
August 19 2009 01:01 GMT
#8
A good site for headphone reference and buying: www.headphone.com (aka Headroom)
.Ix
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Philippines266 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 01:03:16
August 19 2009 01:01 GMT
#9
The SR-60 is pretty awesome for the price, but worthless for portable purposes IMO. It doesn't block out noise at all, so you will be put in situations where noise will drown out, or at least seriously mess with your listening. Airplanes, for example, will do that every time.

edit:

If you want isolation, this is the best deal i've found.
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f38/99-re0-iem-summer-sale-head-direct-431735/

I've already ordered one but it hasn't made it here yet.
caelym
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6421 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 01:07:54
August 19 2009 01:04 GMT
#10
earbuds are probably easier to break, but they're cheap and easily replaceable. if you want something portable and convenient get the budget earbud like the one you posted. I have the ex75, and they're functioning great after one year. I actually dropped them in the ocean, and they still worked lol (the ipod on the other hand had to be repaired >.< ). They're a great value. I also heard these were good (Seenheiser cx-400): http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B000WOIG8C/ref=dp_cp_ob_e_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1248926142&sr=8-3
I'll probably buy them when my ex75 breaks.

If you want high sound quality/ audophile stuff, you should look into real headphones (the ones that cover your ear). Grados, Sennheiser, and Audio Technica all have good headphones for under 100. I currently have a ATH-AD700. I like it a lot, but it's too hot in the summer

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Knickknack
Profile Joined February 2004
United States1187 Posts
August 19 2009 01:11 GMT
#11
if you are looking for "earbuds" then yuin pk2:
http://head-direct.amazonwebstore.com/Yuin-Pk2-Earphones/M/B001B484D4.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle

but perhaps you actually want something in-ear.
Look around headfi forums for an hour and then just pick something and be satisfied:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/
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caelym
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6421 Posts
August 19 2009 01:19 GMT
#12
i dunno if it's just me, but getting expensive earbuds just seem wrong to me. they seem so fragile... like they seem more prone to get broken or lost.
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StorrZerg
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States13919 Posts
August 19 2009 01:21 GMT
#13
what about the razor buds. are they any good?
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FragKrag
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
United States11554 Posts
August 19 2009 01:33 GMT
#14
razor buds are for gaming nig
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Hiphopapotamus
Profile Joined July 2009
United States121 Posts
August 19 2009 01:51 GMT
#15
On August 19 2009 10:11 Knickknack wrote:
if you are looking for "earbuds" then yuin pk2:
http://head-direct.amazonwebstore.com/Yuin-Pk2-Earphones/M/B001B484D4.htm?traffic_src=froogle&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=froogle

but perhaps you actually want something in-ear.
Look around headfi forums for an hour and then just pick something and be satisfied:
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/

yeah yuin rocks.
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IntoTheWow
Profile Blog Joined May 2004
is awesome32277 Posts
August 19 2009 01:58 GMT
#16
Grados sr60 are really clear and have awesome mids. They might need some equalizing (so that depends on your player, i never owned an ipod so i don't know how good the eq is).

I would stay away from sony, usually their build quality is not good for the lower price range, and for more money there's usually way better options.

Shure is tempting cause of the "oh im an audiophile" effect, but the cheaper models don't seem to have the same build quality as the rest of their line as I have read from experiences.

Senn's cx300 have good bass, maybe too loud for some people and they have a very good price/quality ratio, but there's a million chinese copies luring around, specially on sites like ebay. So try to find them closed in blister, never oem and check fake checking guides for them if you are going to buy them.

Creative's ep 630 are good too, nice bass, nice isolations, affordable.

Yuin Pk2 i only tried them once, and they sounded good. They get a lot of good reviews, dunno what price they are currently sitting at.

AKG is a very good brand. Their headphones are really comfy (at least the ones i tried) and they have great build quality. They also look good :3

Etymotic er6, super fi 3, etc.

Imo with audio it's about trial an error. Get to try them, see which ones are comfortable for you. People have different head sizes, ears. Some love in-ear, some feel like they are getting raped when they put them on. Street usually requires in-ears to listen to music at a safe level, unless you are fine with walking in the street with big headphones, some people are.

Don't buy gaming headphones for music. Never.
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Klapdout
Profile Joined August 2007
United States282 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-19 02:06:35
August 19 2009 02:02 GMT
#17
If you want a headphone with good bass,that's very comfortable and doesn't leak sound(nice if your in public) go with the Denon AH-D1001.

they can be had at around ~$100
some reviews/impressions you can read
http://www.head-fi.org/forums/gtsearch.php?cx=005274520625664720466:pai3rdbiuu8&cof=FORID:10&q=d1001 review&sa=Search Head-Fi#1233
hideo
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Canada1641 Posts
August 19 2009 02:29 GMT
#18
etymotic er-6i
zulu_nation8
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
China26351 Posts
August 19 2009 02:32 GMT
#19
ok yea after looking at some stuff I think i'm gonna get the

Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones
Jayme
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
United States5866 Posts
August 19 2009 02:47 GMT
#20
On August 19 2009 11:32 zulu_nation8 wrote:
ok yea after looking at some stuff I think i'm gonna get the

Etymotic Research ER6i Isolator In-Ear Earphones


I have them and they are amazing.


Bit on the expensive side though so protect them
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