What earphones do you use?

**acitydweller** · 08-30-2012, 02:25 AM

Most of us spend several hours a week commuting to work. Those that take public transportation likely listen to music, watch videos (or sleep)

I'm getting bored of my shure earbuds and are looking to upgrade. What is everyone using with your smart phones, and mp3 players?

Just some background on the buds i have.
Shure E5C
Shure E4
Etymotic HF5
Sony MDR-EX70LP 20th Anniversary fontopia earbuds
Sony MDR-ES310LP (currently using)

Was considering some dual or triple driver earbuds but there arent' any that have really stood out atm.

raven_wilde · 08-30-2012, 03:13 AM

Some kind of skullcandy brand earbuds my boyfriend got me. Not sure which ones exactly but I can tell you that they sound good, fit comfortably and are fairly indestructable despite getting tossed around in my purse.

**Da Plant Man** · 08-30-2012, 03:16 AM

Skullcandy ink'd 2 are pretty good and rather cheap. They have great customer service too. If you happen to break them or something, you get 50% for a replacement if it was your fault, and if it was their fault, you get a free replacement. My only complaint is that the rubber part falls off easy. I have gone through 4 already, but it only costs $5 for 6.

if_fishes_were_wishes · 08-30-2012, 03:33 AM

Zagg's headphones - they're different. I like 'em!

Chrisinator · 08-30-2012, 03:40 AM

Gummy Earphones

T1T4N1UM · 08-30-2012, 03:54 AM

Sony XBA3 for travel
Sennheiser HD650 for home

You should look into the Klipsch S4i's for commutes, they should be around 100 bucks.

moosenart · 08-30-2012, 04:39 AM

Apples shotty ones, I want the Klipsch S4i

Nubster · 08-30-2012, 04:39 AM

Grado SR325i and Ficsher Audio FA-002W.

tobystanton · 08-30-2012, 05:18 AM

Audio Technica M-50
Grado SR-60
Sennhesier HD-600
Monster Miles Davis Tribute Turbine
ATH-ESW7

Try getting monster turbines, branwaves, meelectronics or visit the head-fi forums, its like planted tank for headphones.

**AzFishKid** · 08-30-2012, 06:36 AM

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-XB500...Sony+MDR+XB500

These are excellent headphones. My brother has them and the sound quality is amazing. Don't know if i would really consider them suitable for walking around with, but it all depends on your style i guess.

jeremyTR · 08-30-2012, 07:39 AM

Skullcandy headphones sound good but when a ear bud goes out three months after purchase the second time then yea.

Sent from my HTC Evo 4G

**Eldachleich** · 08-30-2012, 08:16 AM

i recently had to downgrade to Beats headphones... bestbuy doesnt carry my old ones anymore... pretty nice quality.. not the best but miles ahead skullcandy and apple in sound quality. plus for $20 you get endless replacements. I've been using the same insurance policy to get $150 headphones for 5 years now. They just ask you to renew the policy for $20 every time you exchange them.

Nubster · 08-30-2012, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eldachleich

i recently had to downgrade to Beats headphones...

At least you realize they are a downgrade.

GeToChKn · 08-30-2012, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nubster

At least you realize they are a downgrade.

Ya, beats are way overpriced and overrated if you ask me. I had a younger brother of a friend come over with his beats all proud and 30secs of listening to them, I found them muddy as hell. He's like, nooo, they're beats, they're the best. I type up the model # and the word review on google, first 2 reviews that come up, say muddy. lol.

JSE · 08-30-2012, 03:25 PM

Skull candy and beats by blah and blah all you are buying is the name.

This is what I have.

http://www.klipsch.com/image-s4-ii-black-headphones

You're welcome.

08-30-2012, 02:25 AM	#1
acitydweller ओं मणिपद्मे हूं (View User Tanks) PTrader: (124/100%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New York, NY Posts: 6,043	What earphones do you use? Most of us spend several hours a week commuting to work. Those that take public transportation likely listen to music, watch videos (or sleep) I'm getting bored of my shure earbuds and are looking to upgrade. What is everyone using with your smart phones, and mp3 players? Just some background on the buds i have. Shure E5C Shure E4 Etymotic HF5 Sony MDR-EX70LP 20th Anniversary fontopia earbuds Sony MDR-ES310LP (currently using) Was considering some dual or triple driver earbuds but there arent' any that have really stood out atm. Last edited by acitydweller; 08-31-2012 at 02:07 PM.. Reason: adding history

08-30-2012, 03:13 AM	#2
raven_wilde Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Outer Rim of the 'D' - Michigan Posts: 523	Some kind of skullcandy brand earbuds my boyfriend got me. Not sure which ones exactly but I can tell you that they sound good, fit comfortably and are fairly indestructable despite getting tossed around in my purse. __________________ Keeper of plants, shrimp & oddball 'monsters'. 30gal X2 Journal \| 'Ebiwagumi' EDGE

08-30-2012, 03:16 AM	#3
Da Plant Man Nerd Alert. (View User Tanks) PTrader: (61/100%) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tennesee Posts: 5,343	Skullcandy ink'd 2 are pretty good and rather cheap. They have great customer service too. If you happen to break them or something, you get 50% for a replacement if it was your fault, and if it was their fault, you get a free replacement. My only complaint is that the rubber part falls off easy. I have gone through 4 already, but it only costs $5 for 6. __________________ RAOK CLUB #12 Wabi-kusa Pimp #1 "99% of the time, a fish tank with plants will fail. Once you start a dedicated planted tank with fish, then you begin to succeed." - Geniusdudekiran

08-30-2012, 03:33 AM	#4
if_fishes_were_wishes Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (22/100%) Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Morrisville, NC Posts: 918	Zagg's headphones - they're different. I like 'em! __________________ Eheim pimp #255 55 gallon semi-aggressive community tank, 13.3 gallon cherry shrimp tank 12 long reef 12G Rimless Club

08-30-2012, 04:39 AM	#7
moosenart The Last One (View User Tanks) PTrader: (13/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado Posts: 766	Apples shotty ones, I want the Klipsch S4i __________________ I have learned that I am the only one left standing and voicing my personal opinion.

08-30-2012, 03:40 AM	#5
Chrisinator Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 1,788	Gummy Earphones

08-30-2012, 03:54 AM	#6
T1T4N1UM Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 22	Sony XBA3 for travel Sennheiser HD650 for home You should look into the Klipsch S4i's for commutes, they should be around 100 bucks.

08-30-2012, 04:39 AM	#8
Nubster Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (15/100%) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Romney, West Virginia Posts: 3,311	Grado SR325i and Ficsher Audio FA-002W. __________________ EVIL Camera Pimp member #1 NIKON Pimp Club member #012 SunSun Pimp Club member #069 ~~20L OEBT/Super Tiger/PFR Tank~~ ~~20L Yellow Neo tank~~ Mr. Aqua Blue Diamond neo Tank

08-30-2012, 05:18 AM	#9
tobystanton Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/83%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: honolulu Posts: 314	Audio Technica M-50 Grado SR-60 Sennhesier HD-600 Monster Miles Davis Tribute Turbine ATH-ESW7 Try getting monster turbines, branwaves, meelectronics or visit the head-fi forums, its like planted tank for headphones. Last edited by tobystanton; 08-30-2012 at 05:45 AM.. Reason: d

08-30-2012, 06:36 AM	#10
AzFishKid Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (106/100%) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 6,252	http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-XB500...Sony+MDR+XB500 These are excellent headphones. My brother has them and the sound quality is amazing. Don't know if i would really consider them suitable for walking around with, but it all depends on your style i guess. __________________ ••• P H I L I P ••• "Because fake plants would be weird and sad." -Bsmith "This isn't a hobby, this is a way of life." -Da Plant Man Bucephalandra "and friends" Collection

08-30-2012, 07:39 AM	#11
jeremyTR Suspended (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 1,578	Skullcandy headphones sound good but when a ear bud goes out three months after purchase the second time then yea. Sent from my HTC Evo 4G __________________ 40B - Shrimp tank ~~~

08-30-2012, 08:16 AM	#12
Eldachleich Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Aliso Viejo, California Posts: 1,679	i recently had to downgrade to Beats headphones... bestbuy doesnt carry my old ones anymore... pretty nice quality.. not the best but miles ahead skullcandy and apple in sound quality. plus for $20 you get endless replacements. I've been using the same insurance policy to get $150 headphones for 5 years now. They just ask you to renew the policy for $20 every time you exchange them. __________________ My hate tank. 5.5 gallons of pure loathing. First ever "Tank" 6.6 gallon... Dutch Style? 4 gallon "Betta Bowl" Work in progress 1 Gallon Shrimp Cubus!

08-30-2012, 03:25 PM	#15
JSE Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Cape Coral Posts: 114	Skull candy and beats by blah and blah all you are buying is the name. This is what I have. http://www.klipsch.com/image-s4-ii-black-headphones You're welcome.

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