Ear-Bud Headphones? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

bbbbbb555 · 02-02-2005, 10:53 PM

i have an ipod and the headphones that came with it were never that great, but now they rattle and just sound really bad. i have some decent sennheiser headphones that are large, but i would like some good small headphones to use when i am at school and other places. so i am looking for recomendations since i went to best buy and they had a very small selection, and i hate that no one there ever talks to me to try and sell me something.
thanks

jstory · 02-02-2005, 11:52 PM

Have you tried the apple in-ear headphones? They are quite a bit nicer.

WillyPete · 02-03-2005, 05:36 AM

I swapped them for the Sony ones.
http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews76355.html

There's a few models, make sure you get the right models and make sure that your mp3's are higher quality rips as you hear EVERYTHING with these.

Redlemon · 02-03-2005, 06:43 AM

Check out the iPodlounge Gear Guide for headphones and earphones. Full length reviews, plus user comments.

tspikes51 · 02-03-2005, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by bbbbbb555

i have some decent sennheiser headphones that are large

The Seinheiser earbuds that came with my iriver are great. I don't know if you can get them without getting an iriver, but I would check them out.

jstory · 02-05-2005, 07:08 PM

Ive had the sony ones too and liked them also.

wolf · 02-05-2005, 08:05 PM

I have a pair of the sony ones and I really enjoy them. I actually will only buy sony headphones. I just don't like any others, in fact for my at home headphones I have the MDR-V6, which I love.

absorbentishe · 02-05-2005, 08:08 PM

I hate ear bud phones. I just picked up some panasonic wrap around thingys at Wal-Mart, they were like 20 bucks, and the sound is great.

ianthegoat · 02-05-2005, 08:25 PM

you want good earbuds?

how about the best earbuds? They are a little pricey, but well worth it:

www.etymotic.com
Etymotic ER4-P (the p- model has the best bass response)

I have a pair, and they are so good at excluding ambient sound that they are nearly as good as noise cancelling headphones. I love them. They come with rubber triple-gasket ear fittings, as well as the squishy-foam style (and numerous replacements), as well as other accessories. And... they are hand made!

Listed at around $300, but I found mine for just over $200.

I swear: they kick ass. (for critical listening, audio engineers, studio, musicians, audiophiles.

You won't regret the purchase.

02-02-2005, 10:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
bbbbbb555 Crazy Location: New Orleans	Ear-Bud Headphones? i have an ipod and the headphones that came with it were never that great, but now they rattle and just sound really bad. i have some decent sennheiser headphones that are large, but i would like some good small headphones to use when i am at school and other places. so i am looking for recomendations since i went to best buy and they had a very small selection, and i hate that no one there ever talks to me to try and sell me something. thanks

02-03-2005, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Redlemon Devoted Donor Location: New England	Check out the iPodlounge Gear Guide for headphones and earphones. Full length reviews, plus user comments. __________________ I can't read your signature. Sorry.

02-05-2005, 08:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
wolf Ravenous Location: Right Behind You	I have a pair of the sony ones and I really enjoy them. I actually will only buy sony headphones. I just don't like any others, in fact for my at home headphones I have the MDR-V6, which I love. __________________ Thousands of years ago, cats were worshipped as Gods. Cats have never forgotten this.

02-02-2005, 11:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
jstory Crazy	Have you tried the apple in-ear headphones? They are quite a bit nicer.

02-03-2005, 05:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
WillyPete Addict	I swapped them for the Sony ones. http://www.reviewcentre.com/reviews76355.html There's a few models, make sure you get the right models and make sure that your mp3's are higher quality rips as you hear EVERYTHING with these.

02-05-2005, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
jstory Crazy	Ive had the sony ones too and liked them also.

02-05-2005, 08:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
absorbentishe Boy am I horny today Location: T O L E D O, Toledo!!	I hate ear bud phones. I just picked up some panasonic wrap around thingys at Wal-Mart, they were like 20 bucks, and the sound is great.

02-05-2005, 08:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
ianthegoat Upright Location: Cornvalley, Oregon	you want good earbuds? how about the best earbuds? They are a little pricey, but well worth it: www.etymotic.com Etymotic ER4-P (the p- model has the best bass response) I have a pair, and they are so good at excluding ambient sound that they are nearly as good as noise cancelling headphones. I love them. They come with rubber triple-gasket ear fittings, as well as the squishy-foam style (and numerous replacements), as well as other accessories. And... they are hand made! Listed at around $300, but I found mine for just over $200. I swear: they kick ass. (for critical listening, audio engineers, studio, musicians, audiophiles. You won't regret the purchase.