In-ear bud recommendation
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In-ear bud recommendation
i've got up to US$100 (not including tax) that i want to spend on some quality in-ear buds (in-earbuds?)
i've owned two pairs of v-moda vibes, and i enjoyed the sound i got (and they looked very nice as well), but the two wires from the buds would get super stiff after time, making them uncomfortable. and i've been hearing that there's better for the money.
i'm currently considering the shure se115's. sennheiser's own website doesn't put specs up (looking at the CX400-II), and i don't want bose.
having gone through two pairs of v-moda's, i'm very hesitant to give them another try. although they appear to be on a different model from the previous two i've used. and my fiancee's v-moda's just had a bud blow out.
if anyone has any recommendations, i'd love to hear them. i want this purchase to actually last and be well worth the money.
i've owned two pairs of v-moda vibes, and i enjoyed the sound i got (and they looked very nice as well), but the two wires from the buds would get super stiff after time, making them uncomfortable. and i've been hearing that there's better for the money.
i'm currently considering the shure se115's. sennheiser's own website doesn't put specs up (looking at the CX400-II), and i don't want bose.
having gone through two pairs of v-moda's, i'm very hesitant to give them another try. although they appear to be on a different model from the previous two i've used. and my fiancee's v-moda's just had a bud blow out.
if anyone has any recommendations, i'd love to hear them. i want this purchase to actually last and be well worth the money.
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the first pair isn't what anyone what would call high quality, since the spec sheet gives no specs, and only assures that it will work on all ipod models
the second two simply aren't the type of in-ear that i want.
i'm assuming that you at least looked at the pairs i mentioned?
the second two simply aren't the type of in-ear that i want.
i'm assuming that you at least looked at the pairs i mentioned?
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Re: In-ear bud recommendation
This thread is now rated AO.sweener2001 wrote:vibes
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Re: In-ear bud recommendation
my gf had se115s. she loved the sound, but they could get uncomfortable with the rubber tips.
("had" is because she lost them on the train.)
i have a hand-me-down set of shures from my sister-in-law - couldn't tell you what model they are, but my only complaint would (again) be discomfort after a while of using the rubber tips.
i haven't tried the foam tips yet, but apparently they're fantastic - they just don't last as long and will eventually need to be replaced.
("had" is because she lost them on the train.)
i have a hand-me-down set of shures from my sister-in-law - couldn't tell you what model they are, but my only complaint would (again) be discomfort after a while of using the rubber tips.
i haven't tried the foam tips yet, but apparently they're fantastic - they just don't last as long and will eventually need to be replaced.
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these are the best there are. This company (Ultimate Ears) started as a company making earphones for professional onstage musicians.
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... erview.php
there are ones under $100
the best you can get for $100 are these
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... i220vi.php
you can also get a set that is in the next tier of product quality for $130 here
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... studio.php
also these, they are a difference set but also for $130
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... perfi4.php
these are the people that will take you in and make a mold of your ear for their top product line which is something rediculous like $1000.
the cheaper ones are just regular stock earbuds but still great quality
here is a page and video on how they make the ultra expensive ones.
http://on10.net/blogs/laura/pt2-Ultimat ... In-Action/
a brief overview and history of the company by one of the employees
http://vimeo.com/1031785
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... erview.php
there are ones under $100
the best you can get for $100 are these
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... i220vi.php
you can also get a set that is in the next tier of product quality for $130 here
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... studio.php
also these, they are a difference set but also for $130
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateea ... perfi4.php
these are the people that will take you in and make a mold of your ear for their top product line which is something rediculous like $1000.
the cheaper ones are just regular stock earbuds but still great quality
here is a page and video on how they make the ultra expensive ones.
http://on10.net/blogs/laura/pt2-Ultimat ... In-Action/
a brief overview and history of the company by one of the employees
http://vimeo.com/1031785
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I have ultimate ears super-fi 3's, I got them at radio shack on clearance for $30, last time I checked they were $90 on ebay. they're awesome, weird thing they wrap around the top of your ears, and have a little flexible metal insert to curve around your ears like glasses. awesome quality.
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i owned a pair of shure se210's for about 20 minutes today. the bass was a little weak compared to the vibes, but everything else about them was pretty amazing. i was hearing new things even in 256 AAC files. but they were not comfortable. the buds were most definitely in my ears, and they didn't let you forget.
i learned that i can also use the wrap around types without any major issues. i thought i wouldn't like them at all, but i barely noticed the cord, and they didn't interfere with my glasses.
that was making me seriously consider the klipsch custom 2's until i saw the gizmodo link. amazon has them for just under 100.
i'm seriously considering going a little bigger and getting monster turbines. they seem to be what i wish the vibes were.
i owned a pair of shure se210's for about 20 minutes today. the bass was a little weak compared to the vibes, but everything else about them was pretty amazing. i was hearing new things even in 256 AAC files. but they were not comfortable. the buds were most definitely in my ears, and they didn't let you forget.
i learned that i can also use the wrap around types without any major issues. i thought i wouldn't like them at all, but i barely noticed the cord, and they didn't interfere with my glasses.
that was making me seriously consider the klipsch custom 2's until i saw the gizmodo link. amazon has them for just under 100.
i'm seriously considering going a little bigger and getting monster turbines. they seem to be what i wish the vibes were.
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I also have V-Moda Vibe earbuds. My first pair's wire stopped working in like 20 days and it took the idiots two months to ship me a new pair. Due to their taking forever to ship the replacement and mixing everything up they actually ended up shipping me two.
Anyway, based on reviews I've read the Sennheiser CX 500 earphones are similar but with better bass. Sennheiser has a pretty good reputation but their prices are usually way up there.
Personally I'm never buying earbuds again, they're a pain in the ass to maintain. I constantly have to be paranoid about dirt going into them because if that happens I'm basically screwed.
Anyway, based on reviews I've read the Sennheiser CX 500 earphones are similar but with better bass. Sennheiser has a pretty good reputation but their prices are usually way up there.
Personally I'm never buying earbuds again, they're a pain in the ass to maintain. I constantly have to be paranoid about dirt going into them because if that happens I'm basically screwed.
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does anyone have experience with either the monster turbine or beats tour buds?
it looks like it's between these two. the beats do deliver on bass, but the turbine is said to have a more neutral EQ that doesn't over-emphasize anything.
my source, found at head-fi:
http://playback.avguide.com/issue/18
reviews of both start at 182
it looks like it's between these two. the beats do deliver on bass, but the turbine is said to have a more neutral EQ that doesn't over-emphasize anything.
my source, found at head-fi:
http://playback.avguide.com/issue/18
reviews of both start at 182
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This thread is still totally non-worksafe.sweener2001 wrote:monster turbine
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<jmr> bsnes has the most accurate wiki page but it takes forever to load (or something)
how did the earbuds turn out? I actually have a few monster products and they are quality but they are despised in the home theater world for their arrogance and overpricing.
Just curious if they are as good as they say.
Just curious if they are as good as they say.
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