I've got $40-60 to spend here, and I really really need a new pair of earbuds. Thinking about the Apple In-Ear Headphones (located here: http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APP...702/wo/Ad1AdPLYeHRl2kFMCRL1s5qrAIS/1.3.0.6.10). Well?
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recommend me some good earbuds
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enjoy bell woods
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Why not real headphones?
I would get the Sony Fontopia in-ear buds. I've got them and love 'em. If you order from MiniDisco you can get those snappy white ones to match your iPod. Otherwise, you can get black ones in the US for like $40 (I picked mine up at Best Buy).
Or, you know, you could save up another $200 and get a set of Etymotic ER-4Ps. Mmmmmmmmmmm.
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what makes these bud things so good? I think I wouldn't mind a pair of quality listening thingamees.
enjoy bell woods
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I'm just unpractical. I have these headphones that have a wire that hangs to the ground. Believe me, that isn't convenient at all when I'm hooked up to something that's in my bag.BuddyChrist83 said:
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I second the EX-71 recommendation. I love those things. Perfectly crisp sound quality (I discern things with those that I've never been able to pick out before) and a perfect fit for my ears.
JackFrost2012
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The Sony Fontopias are super awesome and get my recommendation!
mrkapawutzis
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I third the EX-71 recommendation. If you do get them make sure you wear them correctly in order to get the best sound.
CurlySaysX
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EX-71's - the are superb.. after sticking those things in your ear other earphones will feel like bricks in your ear. They sound very good too.
Koss KSC-50, $12.34
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...17163-5295259?v=glance&s=electronics&n=507846
I realize that these aren't earbuds, but they're still very portable and, most importantly, sound incredible for what they cost (they used to be $20). They reproduce bass really well and are just good-sounding all around. I'm buying my second pair now. You can dig up reviews for these if you want, as I'm not the only one that thinks so.
I like the Sennheiser MX-500s. And holy shit they're only 13 dollars now at Newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=26-106-312&depa=0. Amazing sound for the price. Beats all the buds I've heard so far.
Lord Error
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Fontopia EX-71 have IMO the best ratio of price/quality. They sound really good, and you'd have to be somewhat of a superhuman to hear the difference between them and stuff like Etymotic that costs $200-300 more.
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These aren't that good IMO. I have a pair and they muffle the sound tremendously (low volume) but it they sound good. They just suck if you like semi-high volume.
These are the ones to get, although they're kind of fragile. There's a cheaper version of them that are discontinued, which I use more often and find them to be more durable.
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I love my Sony Nude-EX's or whatever they're called these days (EX-71?!). Nice cord, great sound reproduction, comfortable, and not that expensive.
Make sure you clean your ears often though =)
Make sure you clean your ears often though =)
Based on the numerous recommendations in this thread by some trustworthy folk, I picked up a pair of the EX-71s. I looked around for a pair of E888LPs, but I couldn't find them at my Best Buy or Circuit City.
The Fontopias are really comfortable, and very, very nice - perfect for campus use. Thanks guys!
The Fontopias are really comfortable, and very, very nice - perfect for campus use. Thanks guys!
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