I'm looking for a new pair of earbuds and headphones because my ipod earbuds are almost completely destroyed. Any suggestions? What are your favorite?
Earbuds/Headphones
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I have a really great pair of earbuds. I don't know the model name, but they're Panasonic in ear earbuds, and they're grayish black. The sound quality is great, they stay in your ears, and I haven't yet had any of the problems that usually affect headphones and earbuds after a few months (i.e. Sound only coming in through one ear unless the wires are positioned correctly). Best of all, they're cheap!
I got a pair of blue Sony earbuds at Target a few months back. They've served me quite well so far.
Sorry, but this is the worst advice you can take when looking for headphones.Skullkid4187 said:
Unlike most other things, price and quality are not proportionate, and there are so many others in the price bracket that it would be a waste of your money to not do some research, as the difference in quality can be huge.
Try Koss Portapro headphones, they're regarded as one of the best cheap (~$20) headphones you can get.
As a non industry guru, my best advice comes in a form factor advice. I find that my biggest problem with earbuds comes from them falling out. If you have similar problems, I would suggest earbuds that have something which wraps around the ear.
I currently use these(White): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+Sports-Clip+Earbud+Headphones+-+Purple/9684812.p?skuId=9684812&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9684812&ref=06&loc=01&id=1218146396339
They aren't the loudest, but they're loud enough. Base comes through reasonably for buds, and I was surprised out how much outside noise they block for earbuds. I put the smallest outside thingy on them. Best of all, I can jump rope with them. They really don't fall out.
I currently use these(White): http://www.bestbuy.com/site/JVC+-+Sports-Clip+Earbud+Headphones+-+Purple/9684812.p?skuId=9684812&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=9684812&ref=06&loc=01&id=1218146396339
They aren't the loudest, but they're loud enough. Base comes through reasonably for buds, and I was surprised out how much outside noise they block for earbuds. I put the smallest outside thingy on them. Best of all, I can jump rope with them. They really don't fall out.
A couple years back, I ended up getting new earbuds, and it was a relatively expensive top end set by sony I think. They ended up sounding alright, but were uncomfortable as a proctologist exam. Two days after getting them, while going to work and running to catch a bus with them on, they fell out of my ears and I stomped on them, then I cursed loudly...
I ended up just buying a cheap $14 set of earbuds by JVC with the soft tips because I didn't want to dish out on expensive ones again, and you know what? They sound just as good (I'm no audiophile I guess), still work fine years later, and are a hell of a lot more comfortable than those overpriced Sony ones.
So my advice is just find ones that look comfortable.
I ended up just buying a cheap $14 set of earbuds by JVC with the soft tips because I didn't want to dish out on expensive ones again, and you know what? They sound just as good (I'm no audiophile I guess), still work fine years later, and are a hell of a lot more comfortable than those overpriced Sony ones.
So my advice is just find ones that look comfortable.
Is price an object? it sort of was for me so I went with earbuds that werent super expensive but were very good quality and about $80hyperhammy said:
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE-S4-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B001V9LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1278800910&sr=1-1
and then there is the other version thats $20 more but has the apple buttons.
EDIT: Also, hella comfy and they come with multiple tips to fit your ear.
I have a pair of skull candy ear buds that are fantastic, the only thing I dont like is that they are the kind that goes in your ear, but other than that they have great sound and have lasted for me at least quiet awhile.