Morning View Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Are all headphones rubbish? I am on pair number 3 in less than a year and despite paying a little more on the last pair in the hope that they'd last a little longer I've been disappointed again.Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced pair of in-ear headphones? I don't want anything too fancy as I only use them for my walk to work but I want some that wont send me into a rage after 3 months.Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Are all headphones rubbish? I am on pair number 3 in less than a year and despite paying a little more on the last pair in the hope that they'd last a little longer I've been disappointed again.Can anyone recommend a reasonably priced pair of in-ear headphones? I don't want anything too fancy as I only use them for my walk to work but I want some that wont send me into a rage after 3 months.ThanksChrist, what are you actually doing to them and what makes have you tried already?I agree with the Sennheiser option as recommended by Dave and would also like to throw the Koss "Spark Plugs" into the ring. 16, good bass response and very comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Song MDR EX71. I've had these for over a year and they are unbelievable. When I first bought them and plugged them in I was astounded by the sound quality. I went back and listened to albums I've had for years and I could hear bits that I'd never heard before. Amazing bass, and they completely block out any outside sound. They set me back about 40 from Macro but you could probably get them cheaper if you shop around.In fact they're only 15 on Amazon! Wow I got ripped off.Amazon.co.uk: Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black: Sony: Electronics & Photo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morning View Posted March 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Christ, what are you actually doing to them and what makes have you tried already?I agree with the Sennheiser option as recommended by Dave and would also like to throw the Koss "Spark Plugs" into the ring. 16, good bass response and very comfortable.Um, I don't think I've been doing anything that would damage them. I think I might be jinxed. I can't remember what makes I have tried already because the rage at only hearing music in one ear results in me launching them into the nearest bin.Thanks for all the recommendations, I will look into getting some new ones tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHand Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I got some nice over the ear type - not massive ear muff style - sennheiser. PX100, they fold up to fit easily in your pocket. Sound quality is geat. These were cheaper than previous pair of in ear ones I got and have lasted longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neutral Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Buy Philips SBCHE590 In Ear Headphones. at Argos.co.uk - Your Online Shop for .These Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jo-D Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 sennheiser are great earphonesI got creative ones fro slightly cheaper which are pretty great shtuff too amazon is the place to look! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripey Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 it's not worth spending more than 15-20 quid on in-ear headphones for use with consumer audio devices like ipods, but even a pair for a fiver should last more than 3 months, what are you doing to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marsh Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I agree with the Sennheiser option as recommended by DaveSo do I.I've tried everything and don't think - I KNOW these are the best!!!!They even make Ipod haters like the sound of my Pod! But these sound great on my TV and hifi as well. They can handle the bass no worries with a lovely clear treble sound.Amazon always have them cheap if not from One - Up. And they will fit in your lugs regradless of size due to the interchangeable rubber bits.I can't hear the wife nagging me when I've got these on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huw Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Christ, what are you actually doing to them and what makes have you tried already?I agree with the Sennheiser option as recommended by Dave and would also like to throw the Koss "Spark Plugs" into the ring. 16, good bass response and very comfortable.Yes Koss are awesome. I have a massive pair of electrostatic things and they sound amazing. I had a pair of sennheisers i got with my Rio player a while ago and they were great. the cable was a bit short though... strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Stu Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I second the Sennheiser PX100 recommendation. I just wish I'd gotten the neckband variant. Anyway, they sound great with my stevePod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I would look at how you treat your headphones - the one thing I always see people doing is wrapping them around the mp3 player or sticking them unceremoniously in a pocket where the cable gets stressed right at the jack and dies fairly quickly. Make sure when you stick the mp3 player in your pocket that the jack is free and not being forced in any way and that you don't just ball them up and chuck them in a bag or anything.I am currently using a set of Sennheiser PX200's which do the job, similar to the px100's but a closed design so slightly more isolated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I am currently using a set of Sennheiser PX200's which do the job, similar to the px100's but a closed design so slightly more isolatedThe PX100's sound a lot better than the PX200's in my opinion. The closed back nature of the 200's restricts the dynamics of their sound reproduction. Each to their own though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR!ΔNGL€ T€€TH Posted April 1, 2008 Report Share Posted April 1, 2008 Song MDR EX71. I've had these for over a year and they are unbelievable. When I first bought them and plugged them in I was astounded by the sound quality. I went back and listened to albums I've had for years and I could hear bits that I'd never heard before. Amazing bass, and they completely block out any outside sound. They set me back about 40 from Macro but you could probably get them cheaper if you shop around.In fact they're only 15 on Amazon! Wow I got ripped off.Amazon.co.uk: Sony MDR-EX71SLB Fontopia Headphones - Black: Sony: Electronics & PhotoI found these to be very good headphones following a recommendation from Mr. Elwood some time last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 My MDR EX71's finally broke today, after 18 months service. I immediately went online and bought exactly the same pair. That's how much I love them. You can get the white ones on Amazon for 10, which seems to be exactly the same as the black ones, only er... whiter. I can't see a difference anyway.http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_ce/203-8879357-7720706?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=sony+mdr+ex71Anyway, I'm back to the crappy free iPod headphones till my new ones get here. That means all weeknd with shit sound. *sigh* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest treader. Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 anything made by audio technica has never ever failed or been disappointing in my experience.i find sennheisers too trebly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntedbyafreak Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 Play.com (UK) : Shure SE210 Sound Isolating Earphones (White) : Electronics - Free DeliveryExpensive but easily the best money I have ever spent. If my pair broke today, I wouldn't even think twice about replacing them like for like. The only thing is that you have to start ripping cd's at 320 kbps... Anything lower and you can hear the poor quality of the sound file. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoonie Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 dave has gone through 3 MP3 players in a year and you lot are turning into Bendy McShapes about headphones?! I think we need to review our priorities here!I'm with the sennheiser ones tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogofish Posted August 1, 2008 Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 I'm another for the Sennheisers - I have a pair of PX100s to use with an instrument/recording gear & a pair of in-ear for my MP3 player. Both have lasted a good while, although the PX100s do get cared for better.Sony can be variable - I had an excellent set I bought for a replacement for an old player when I could not replace my busted Audio-Technicas (also v.good) in a hurry - I was going into hospital. More recent models have not impressed me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qzdiablo Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 i got a pair of sennheiser in-ear phones and the rubber bit round one of the phones broke after a day, the whole thing fell apart in a couple of monthsi just got a pair of sennheiser px100s cos a sound engineer recommended them and i have no complaints so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain America Posted August 4, 2008 Report Share Posted August 4, 2008 I need some new headphones for my ipod. I would like the in ear ones but not plugs. I can't stand them, I like the sound quality but it feels like my ear is being violated. I have big headphones for at home and on my laptop late at night, I just need something decent for on the go. Preferably 20 or less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemonade Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 My MDR EX71's finally broke today, after 18 months service. I immediately went online and bought exactly the same pair. That's how much I love them. You can get the white ones on Amazon for 10, which seems to be exactly the same as the black ones, only er... whiter. I can't see a difference anyway.Amazon.co.uk: sony mdr ex71 - Electronics & Photo: Electronics & PhotoAnyway, I'm back to the crappy free iPod headphones till my new ones get here. That means all weeknd with shit sound. *sigh*TERRIBLE NEWS. My trusty MDR EX71's, which I've relied on for the past 2 and a half years have broken and Sony have stopped making them!!! 8o I bought some no-names from HMV to tide me over but they're absolutely shit - everything is totally muffled and the bass is just a dull thump. So I'm back in the market for new headphones. I want in ears, something with a sound as crisp and clear as my EX71's, and with a bass reponse as good as my EX71's. I've got about 30 to spend but the lower the better. What should I try?I miss my EX71's WHY DID YOU HAVE TO BREAK???? WHY?????!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teabags Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I would also like any recommendations. I'm probably going to buy some in-ear ones at lunchtime today. So any recommendations of some good ones I can pick up in the centre of town before 1 would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Limeworld Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I used to have the JVC gummies and they worked great until i lost my ipod with them in it. I now use JVC headphones but the ones that go like right in your ear they cancel outside noise and work great! I think I got mine from HMV. There easy to spot as they have like 8 diff colours to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkaline Posted March 20, 2009 Report Share Posted March 20, 2009 I would also like any recommendations. I'm probably going to buy some in-ear ones at lunchtime today. So any recommendations of some good ones I can pick up in the centre of town before 1 would be much appreciated.Koss Plugs. 16(ish) from me at Brucies. I used to use them and they are comfortable and are good sound quality-wise as well for the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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