Recommend a pair of headphones for me

oh cool i need to check those then

i was happy with the etymotics but i'm looking for something below $80 this time, yknow?

not sure how much the sennheisers are...

to take this thread full circle

I just bought a new cheap pair of earbuds to replace my Apple earbuds

so anyone who thinks those are bad (though I don't) should try these

I'm not sure whether they're worse or not

I suspect they are

oh cool i need to check those then

i was happy with the etymotics but i'm looking for something below $80 this time, yknow?

not sure how much the sennheisers are...

over time sweat will damage phones. sennheisers are water resistant, sq ain't great though. senns are also designed to stay in your ear through exercise although they may be a bit uncomfortable

ilxor, i use these when running and they are great

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-80-ECO-Rugged-Neckband-Headphones/dp/B001IKKDL2/ref=pd_ys_iyr_img

My skullcandy titan earbuds just broke. Looking to replace them with other earbuds sub-$40. Any recommendations?

What do you people make of this? I don't want to get scammed - is that even possible on Amazon?
A bunch of people are selling the Dr. Dre BEATS earbuds - which retail for £120+ and sell on Amazon for £98 - for about £24.99, brand new.
That seems nuts to me - and a lot of these sellers are listed as "Just Launched" without any profile or feedback.
Too good to be true?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B002GI2YXA/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new

probably - maybe its a fake

Sounds like a fake version of an already mediocre product.

Are they bad? I thought the consensus was they were at least sturdy. I have gone through a pair of Bose earbuds and then a pair of Sennheiser CX300IIs (with that hideous one-headphone-is-longer-than-the-other thing they do), and both of them frayed at the jack. Very frustrating.
I use my iPod a lot, but not in any crazy circumstances - just general in-the-front-pocket commuting.

I need some STURDY earbuds!

(also, thanks - you've warned me off of them!)

Not to go all Stewart Lee on you, but keep the receipt. I ALWAYS go through my headphones (all makes, all models) within 18 months, but most manufacturers have a 2yr guarantee, so send them back and get a new pair. I've started doing it, will have to see if it actually works.

Actually there's only one thing that stood out at me about the Dr Dre phones based on my time working for an authorized dealer: they have the highest return/warranty claim rate of any brand I dealt with.

I'm curious about Club Beats because, when recently shopping for new headphones, I was shocked to see how expensive they were, especially for such a ubiquitous product (and when top notch stuff is available for $100 < less).

Granted, I've never heard them, so they may be better than mediocre.

Anyways, I wouldn't do it, sounds like a gyp.

just ordered a pair of Sennheiser CX-500 in ears on Amazon for $39.

dawning on me that they are probably fakes tho

You think? That price looks about right for genuine ones, but if they do seem dodgy when you get them then a full refund and report of the seller is in order - loads of fakes on ebay, but Amazon marketplace stores ought to know better.

I was reading comments about only getting them from authorized dealers. I cancelled the order and bought different headphones.

Fair enough - saves the hassle. I bought some (genuine) CX300s last year and they lasted less than six months before they failed, so no real love for them here.

My current pair of CX-270s have lasted a little over 2 years. They're finally going now though.

shakes, I'm really pleased with the build quality of my denons - thick wire and good jack. they've been yanked out of my ears I dunno how many times but still work.

but yeah it's best to think of portable earbuds as things that just will break over time, like anything else that gets subjected to repeated mechanical stresses constantly

i've also found denon buds to be long lasting

I had Sennheiser (cx400??) earbuds that worked fine for 18 months and one day the audio in the left ear muted to a whisper. Sent them away for repair/exchange about 6 wks ago. Received an email a few weeks ago from a Sennheiser CS lady regarding delivery; she said DPD would deliver 'a package' to my work the following day, which of course never happened. I've been trying to chase this with Sennheiser and it seems DPD may have just delivered my stuff to some random other person... so I'm kind of giving up hope of ever getting my headphones back. Pretty frustrated with this, it's put me off buying the same ones again even though they were good while they lasted.

A few people have mentioned it upthread, but to confirm - the Klipsch S4s sound amazing but seem to be crafted from eggshell. Mine lost sound to the right bud <6 months in. Very annoyingly Amazon UK told me they won't be getting them back in for a couple of months (not sure why... are they discontinued?) so in the meantime I'm tiding myself over with Soundmagic PL11s, which a couple of audiophiley forums have suggested are the best of the bargain basement in-ears. For 13 quid I've no complaints - they're a bit better to my ears than senn cx300s. Would recommend as an emergency/backup pair.

Anyone had a pair of Beyer buds? Not sure whether to try these or just get new S4s...

think i mentioned this on the other headphones thread but if one of yr headphones goes it's unlikely it'll be the driver itself it'll be the jack end, should cost more than £2 to fix.

Thanks for the recommendation on the Denon buds, I'm going to check those out. My Sennheiser CX-300 II's lasted a year and I was perfectly happy with the sound - they only broke when the plastic around the jack separated, exposing wires which eventually frayed.

That said, I can't buy another pair of Sennheisers because of that absolutely INFURIATING 'innovation' of theirs where one headphone cable is longer than the other. Does ANYONE like that?!

update: my denons broke! :( I had to order a new pair because I dont' think they offer international warranties.

otoh I am going to purchase a squaretrade warranty this time

I took the denons apart and it's actually only the rubber sheath that's thick, the actual cable is still thin copper.

That said, I can't buy another pair of Sennheisers because of that absolutely INFURIATING 'innovation' of theirs where one headphone cable is longer than the other. Does ANYONE like that?!

Well, if you wear them as designed ie. looped round back of neck, then it does mean you can pop the earphones out and they'll rest on yr shoulders which can be handy when out and about / getting served in shops / scrabbling for change on a bus etc. Quite useful, imo.

the one-cable-longer-than-other thing surely isn't a sennheiser 'innovation', is it? it used to be very common among the crappy £5 headphones of my teenhood. i got quite used to it tbh - keeping the mp3 player on the left side and running the right cable behind the back of my head always felt quite comfortable, plus useful if you regularly need to take your earbuds out for conversation purposes.

my sennheiser cx200s (which have a symmetrical cable) remain okay in terms of sound but for some reason they're fond of losing the replaceable rubber earbud part.

i think I'm ready to plunge back into my never-ending quest for great headphones.
I own the AKG 240 for home use - which I warmed up to ever since I coupled them to a nice little pre-amp.
For portable use, I've been using the B&W PS5 but they still haven't won me over, both sound wise and comfort wise
Now I'm debating whether to pick up the TMA-1, the HD-25 or the ATH-M50
Advice?

After much searching I have settled on a quartet of headphones which have seen me through the last four years - Koss Portapros for out and about; some Sennheiser sport ones for running / cycling; Alessandro MS1s for indoors feeling fruity; and some AKG K601s (through a Corda amp) for at home feeling dreamy.

Alessandro MS1s for indoors feeling fruity

lol

some Sennheiser sport ones for running

i've looked into a bunch of these... would love to know the specific model # of the ones you like

Finally made the plunge and got the TMA-1 - the design is now an afterthought for me, these sound fantastic - exactly the sound signature I've been looking for.

IlXor - I have the PMX80s - not amazing but do a job (i.e. Stay in my ears when I run!).

not a bad deal for britishers: http://www.richersounds.com/product/headphones/vivanco/aircoustic-premium/viva-aircoustic

I've been trying to not pick up the TMA-1s since I've been using money on home improvement tasks but the reviews I'm seeing keep tempting me!

yeah I relate - I had that feeling since seeing them in a store a year ago - the lack of mic and remote was what allowed me to resist til now - so when they solved that with the new edition, I had no choice but to submit.

I actually have no interest in the mic/remote ones! I can see that as a selling point, though.

I've actually been able to get a good deal on a few pairs of headphones lately due to the fact new versions with a mic/remote will come out and the older model will be put on sale.

I bought a pair of those aircoustic in ears as a spur-of-the-moment thing when I walked past richer sounds at the weekend. Not sure I'd be overly thrilled with them had I paid the £50 or whatever it is they rrp'ed at, but for a tenner they sound absolutely great. Definitely like them more than the soundmagic pl11s I previously had as my backup in-ears, and they're really comfortable.

The only thing about them is that wooden headphones with rope cables = feels a bit like you're robinson crusoe/a flintstone

hey ilm: looking for a decent pair of earbuds, or perhaps something with some kind of external support (head band, behind-the-ear thingies). I have some good cans for home & leisure use, but I need something to use w/ my ipod whilst jogging/biking/gym-going.

I used to have a pair of Shure SE425s & I loved them dearly. I think they were stolen or I lost them in a move or something, though, b/c I have looked for them everywhere & nope.. I'd love simply to buy another pair of those, but $$$ - not happening. I'm thinking something obtainable for less than a hundred bucks.

thoughts?

a cursory glance around & I'm intrigued by the idea of Klipsch S4s. Anyone have an opinion on those?

I had these until really recently and loved them - I think they might be my favourite in-ears ever. They were kind of the upward end of phones I've ever owned though (my previous favourites were senn cx550s and before that cx95s which I guess are both pretty midrange in the scheme of things?) I've never owned shures or etys so can't give much of a comparison, but the s4s felt to me like they had a pretty well-rounded sound (defined mids, clear highs, nice bass - none of which overshadowed the rest), and the soundstage felt really wide.

I would say though that the cables fray and snap very easily- I went through two pairs where one or other ear would lose its sound after six months' frequent but normal use. So I guess you'd maybe want to buy them from amazon or someone who are not going to cause a faff with replacing them..

hmm.. that sounds about right. thanks! I'm a bit concerned about cord ruggedness, tho, b/c I can be pretty rough on headphones I use for running about. cord shorts are the worst!

The Shures I had were pretty amazing (who knew earbuds could be capable of such well-defined bass!), though not something I would have budgeted for, save for that I got them for a good price from a friend. I mean, I'll drop some loot on some good cans, sure, but for this I just need phones which passably good, are not TOO delicate & not so expensive that I'll flip out if they get lost or stolen.

My klipsch s4's just broke, so i need some new headphones. Am thinking of just buying another pair off amazon, does anyone here have any other recommendations? eg sennheisers, etc. Dont really want to spend over £100.

Just get Klipsch S2s. Quite a bit cheaper than S4s but virtually identical sound-wise except for bass, which is better in the S4s. It's like getting MOST of the quality for not as much money.

i have a pair of fake hdj-2000s that i will sell you for $50

i had these before: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDR-EX500LP-Multi-Diaphragm-Resolution/dp/B001FWXELO/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1315139373&sr=8-15

they were maybe my favourite pair of in-ears i've ever had, stood on one by mistake and broke them but would buy them again. i got them at half price in sales, i consider 60 a bit steep but am in the market for a new pair at the moment.

Just cut through a pair of band new Sennheiser CX299 trying to open the ridiculous packaging.

Yes, idiotic and I blame myself - but in mitigation I was trying to open them one handed whilst tied up on an incredibly long phone call. And if they could make the packaging easier to open, I'd have used them as soon as I bought them 6 hours ago - but there was no way of opening them whilst I was out.