UPSB v4
Off-topic / Earbuds
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Date: Wed, Mar 23 2011 23:51:54
So I searched earbuds, earphones, and some related terms and didn't find any threads. Delete this if I search failed. Do you guys have any recommendations for a good set of earbuds? Here are some things I am looking for: -Reasonable Price: Even if theyre the best earphones, I don't wanna pay $100 for them -Durability: I've had quite a few earbuds that all frayed, got wiring exposed, or otherwise got damaged around the jack that gets plugged into your iPod or whatever music player. I want something that'll last -Quality: who doesn't want good quality? I'm not the most critical person about sound quality, but I definitely want something that sounds good. Suggestions would be appreciated, preferably from experience :)
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Date: Wed, Mar 23 2011 23:55:25
Well I used to use those sony earbuds. I dont exactly know the name cuz I lost them >_> They were 25 or 35 dollars, i dont remember which. ended with a 5 tho XD Their sound quality is pretty good and they never broke for the duration I had them which was a little less than a year. I use the bose earbuds now ;D Soooo good. But they are out of the price range you want :(
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 00:30:28
Few different options: Ultra Earbuds: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6083762&CatId=2381 - braided cable - electroplated casing - only $15.00 Sony MDR-EB: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4509046&CatId=2381 - Braided cable - 90* jack - Tangle free ribbon cables - $29.99 Just buy them: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6637198&CatId=2381
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 00:57:43
i use meelect its like 15-20, probably last 1 yr, the annoying thing is that the tips can fall off randomly and you might lose them
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 01:03:15
get meelecs. You'll get over 9000 tips anyways so it doesnt matter btw while we're on the topic of earbuds my next purchase will prob be http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Noise-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B003S3RFJA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1300928622&sr=8-5 ...maybe birthday or so :D
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 01:19:51
iMatt wrote: Just buy them: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6637198&CatId=2381
Do it, they are totally worth it. I have the older ones without that arc thingy tho -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 01:55:29
Get some Astro's! I have these: http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/112/ASTAR-Ear-Buds Very durable, excellent quality, and they look nice.
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 02:22:28
Mike wrote: Get some Astro's! I have these: http://www.astrogaming.com/products/detail/112/ASTAR-Ear-Buds Very durable, excellent quality, and they look nice.
those are solid ones. I haven't heard them before so I can't say about audio quality, but the build quality is definitely top notch. -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 02:25:22
I just go to Best Buy or wherever and pick up the $40-50 Panasonic in-ear whatevers. This system has worked out for me for the past few years.
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 06:05:32
Something to consider for the audiophiles out there is to note the difference between noise cancellation and noise isolation. IIRC, noise isolation are just the silicon or earbuds that are made for the earphones, but noise cancellation is where there's a microphone of sorts on the outside of the earpiece, and it receives the noise from the outside, and it then emits a frequency to nullify the sound. To my knowledge, this means that audio quality is hindered in ways, it just seems like noise cancellation is gimmicky, especially since music played at a high enough volume can damn well compete and beat most every day situations. From personal experience however. When it came to efficiency, nothing beats these. http://au.creative.com/products/product.asp?category=437&subcategory=441&product=11397
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 06:16:54
idk if its just me, but i cant stand the in-ear noise cancelling whatever things. the ones that stick way into your ears. =\
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 06:38:54
Sankaku wrote: idk if its just me, but i cant stand the in-ear noise cancelling whatever things. the ones that stick way into your ears. =\
Like the ones you put in your ears and automatically become a little bit deaf and can hear yourself talk loudly when you talk? -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 06:38:55
In-ear noise cancelling stuff is crap. If you're gonna go noise-cancelling, use the big earphones (e.g. Bose QuietComfort). Noise-isolating is usually a better choice.
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 06:42:50
Mike wrote: Like the ones you put in your ears and automatically become a little bit deaf and can hear yourself talk loudly when you talk?
yes exactly, like all the ones posted here so far lolololol -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 09:19:40
hoiboy wrote: In-ear noise cancelling stuff is crap.
What. I think he is refering to the fact that In-Ear headphones always make you a little deaf. Thats how they work btw, no way around that. Anyways, yes it is. Also /Thread: Sennheiser CX880 -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 15:22:57
Sankaku wrote: yes exactly, like all the ones posted here so far lolololol
u get used to it, i liek them better than big headphones, too bulky to carry -
Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 16:21:45
You really get used to the deeper tips. And once you got used to them you really start to appreciate the greatness of complete silence.
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 17:32:02
http://forum.upsb.info/showthread.php?t=4609 There's a deal for M6's
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 17:57:34
i think jeleeze are good.
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Date: Thu, Mar 24 2011 18:37:45
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Date: Fri, Mar 25 2011 23:43:58
Vassenato wrote: http://img.imgcake.com/1284493342204jpgyt.jpg Left click and view image for original,readable size.
kinda outdated 2009 guide tho