Which Earbuds Do I Choose?

thelizardking · 12-09-2013, 06:48 PM

This question has been asked before I'm sure, sorry, but I'm in kind of a rush.
I have about a $40 limit, and I've been considering Sennheisers.
But I don't know for sure. I want ones with great quality and durability.
What do you think, fellow Banters?

LoathsomePete · 12-09-2013, 07:59 PM

I have a pair of Sennheiser CX 300B MK II earbuds for the gym and they do the job just fine. They also fall under your price range on Amazon.

thelizardking · 12-09-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

I have a pair of Sennheiser CX 300B MK II earbuds for the gym and they do the job just fine. They also fall under your price range on Amazon.

Yes, those are the exact same ones I was viewing on Amazon. How's the quality compared to other brands, i.e Sony, Skullcandy, etc.? I heard its amazing.

LoathsomePete · 12-09-2013, 08:48 PM

Can't rightly say as I've never owned a pair of earbuds from either of those manufacturers, but I think it's safe to say that they'll be superior to skullcandy at the very least.

Like I said, I use mine exclusively at the gym, otherwise it's my over-the-ear headphones from Numark. I'd say that for the price they're one of the better ones you can get but I can't imagine they'd be comfortable after say 2+ hours of continuous usage.

thelizardking · 12-09-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Can't rightly say as I've never owned a pair of earbuds from either of those manufacturers, but I think it's safe to say that they'll be superior to skullcandy at the very least.

Like I said, I use mine exclusively at the gym, otherwise it's my over-the-ear headphones from Numark. I'd say that for the price they're one of the better ones you can get but I can't imagine they'd be comfortable after say 2+ hours of continuous usage.

Hmm. 2 hours, you say? Well, got any other good ideas?

LoathsomePete · 12-09-2013, 08:51 PM

Not in your price range.

thelizardking · 12-09-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LoathsomePete

Not in your price range.

Ah, well. Thanks anyway.

Ponzio · 03-09-2014, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by thelizardking

I have about a $40 limit, and I've been considering Sennheisers. But I don't know for sure. I want ones with great quality and durability. What do you think, fellow Banters?

For sound quality & at your price point, I would go with Klipsch S4i Ear Buds. Best buds I've heard under $150, hands down. It's the quality & durability of the hardware itself that I'm a bit leery about. The buds are well constructed but the wires are thin & feel weak. I've owned a pair for 2 years and I'm still amazed at the sound quality and, knock on wood, they've held up quite well but I wouldn't recommend them for exercising or any type of strenuous activity. Plane rides, casual listening while walking ... buy them ... running the marathon ... pass.

Hope this helps.

Wpnfire · 03-09-2014, 01:26 PM

Yeah earbuds are pretty expensive, but you can get on-ear headphones for like $12.

I bought these wicked cheap JVC headphones on amazon and it only cost me like $20 including shipping, and they sound fantastic!

ExtremeMusic · 03-18-2014, 07:46 AM

I was wondering if someone could tell me some in - ear headphones with best possible sound, i listen alot to death metal so i want something with very good and define sound, but no more expensive than 100-150 dollars

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thelizardking Groupie Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 34	Which Earbuds Do I Choose? This question has been asked before I'm sure, sorry, but I'm in kind of a rush. I have about a $40 limit, and I've been considering Sennheisers. But I don't know for sure. I want ones with great quality and durability. What do you think, fellow Banters?

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	I have a pair of Sennheiser CX 300B MK II earbuds for the gym and they do the job just fine. They also fall under your price range on Amazon. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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LoathsomePete Cardboard Box Realtor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hobb's End Posts: 7,648	Can't rightly say as I've never owned a pair of earbuds from either of those manufacturers, but I think it's safe to say that they'll be superior to skullcandy at the very least. Like I said, I use mine exclusively at the gym, otherwise it's my over-the-ear headphones from Numark. I'd say that for the price they're one of the better ones you can get but I can't imagine they'd be comfortable after say 2+ hours of continuous usage. __________________ Last.FM 101 Albums That May Not Change Your Life, But I Really Like And You Might Too

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Wpnfire Dragon Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kansas, United States Posts: 2,744	Yeah earbuds are pretty expensive, but you can get on-ear headphones for like $12. I bought these wicked cheap JVC headphones on amazon and it only cost me like $20 including shipping, and they sound fantastic! __________________ Last.FM My RYM Ratings *My Glitchwave Beta Profile*

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ExtremeMusic Groupie Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 39	In - Ear I was wondering if someone could tell me some in - ear headphones with best possible sound, i listen alot to death metal so i want something with very good and define sound, but no more expensive than 100-150 dollars