Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
j&r makes you feel like a criminal for returning something that isn't
even opened!!! (believe me it happened) - I only go there for things
I know that I really have to use and that I won't be returning... they
really do have one of the cheapest prices if you don't want to wait
for your things in the mail
i recs going to best buy (or any other store for that matter) and
getting them to match price.
amazon is ok for returns (as far as I have experienced)...
On Tue, Sep 23, 2008 at 8:10 AM, Frank Glazer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> j&r down by city hall in new york will not allow earbud returns which
> is why i did not make a purchase when i went there today to buy two or
> three sets to test.
>
> On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 6:07 PM, darnistle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Very simple: I took them back to the store.
>>
>> The first place didn't ask why I was returning them. They simply issued the
>> refund.
>>
>> The second place asked and I told them I wasn't happy with the sound
>> quality. They didn't ask any more questions after that.
>>
>> I got the third set through the mail, but I told that company the same
>> thing, namely that I was unhappy with the sound quality. They didn't make
>> an issue out of it and said they'd refund the money once they received the
>> item in the mail.
>>
>> {}0+>|
>>
>>
>> Odeluga, Ken wrote:
>>>
>>> Cool. Glad you find ones that suit you - and thanks for the research, I
>>> will try to check out the SE100s as I'll be needing some ear phones
>>> myself soon I think.
>>>
>>> One thing puzzles me though: how did you mannage to return used in-ear
>>> ear phones?!?!? :)
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: darnistle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September
>>> 22, 2008 3:18 AM
>>> To: 313
>>> Subject: Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
>>>
>>>
>>> Update to this week-long drama:
>>>
>>> The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good
>>> earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s.
>>>
>>> The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs
>>> aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and thwarted,
>>> I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again.
>>>
>>> This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and
>>> found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall richness
>>> was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very surprised that these
>>> earphones are able to produce some of the really low bass in certain dubstep
>>> or techno tracks.
>>>
>>> So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N
>>>
>>> are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less
>>> expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony
>>>
>>> MDR-EX71SL earphones.
>>>
>>> However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is
>>> really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the
>>>
>>> sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay
>>>
>>> off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
>>>
>>>
>>> {}0+>|
>>>
>>>
>>> darnistle wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
>>>> MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
>>>
>>>> time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two
>>>
>>> years,
>>>>
>>>> which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
>>>> time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
>>>>
>>>> This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
>>>> bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was
>>>
>>> expensive,
>>>>
>>>> but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in
>>>
>>> sound
>>>>
>>>> quality.
>>>>
>>>> The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to tracks
>>>> I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
>>>> nuances I'd
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
hate the little rubber earpieces that pop off and disappear at the worst times. - Original Message - From: "Kowalsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "[313]" <313@hyperreal.org> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 9:59 AM Subject: Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations? Sennheiser CX-300 will do the job very properly – although they're not very solid built. And, when you compare them with any Shure or M- audio, you'll see that they sound much better even though they're much cheaper! Kw On Sep 14, 2008, at 8:51 PM, Frank Glazer wrote: I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt. I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response. They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435680&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000V5L5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221436093&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER4S-Reference-Earphones/dp/B000300Y9O/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TBZ27N3IMN3O&colid=2ZPLTMQTI9YUX http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221434596&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-IE-10-Professional-Reference-Monitors/dp/B000JNNNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1221436137&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE9850-Headphones-Advanced-Acoustics/dp/B00176TEGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435109&sr=1-1 or your recommendation under $175 Thanks in advance! -- peace, frank dj mix archive: http://www.deejaycountzero.com
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
j&r down by city hall in new york will not allow earbud returns which
is why i did not make a purchase when i went there today to buy two or
three sets to test.
On Mon, Sep 22, 2008 at 6:07 PM, darnistle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Very simple: I took them back to the store.
>
> The first place didn't ask why I was returning them. They simply issued the
> refund.
>
> The second place asked and I told them I wasn't happy with the sound
> quality. They didn't ask any more questions after that.
>
> I got the third set through the mail, but I told that company the same
> thing, namely that I was unhappy with the sound quality. They didn't make
> an issue out of it and said they'd refund the money once they received the
> item in the mail.
>
> {}0+>|
>
>
> Odeluga, Ken wrote:
>>
>> Cool. Glad you find ones that suit you - and thanks for the research, I
>> will try to check out the SE100s as I'll be needing some ear phones
>> myself soon I think.
>>
>> One thing puzzles me though: how did you mannage to return used in-ear
>> ear phones?!?!? :)
>>
>> Ken
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: darnistle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September
>> 22, 2008 3:18 AM
>> To: 313
>> Subject: Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
>>
>>
>> Update to this week-long drama:
>>
>> The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good
>> earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s.
>>
>> The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs
>> aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and thwarted,
>> I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again.
>>
>> This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and
>> found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall richness
>> was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very surprised that these
>> earphones are able to produce some of the really low bass in certain dubstep
>> or techno tracks.
>>
>> So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N
>>
>> are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less
>> expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony
>>
>> MDR-EX71SL earphones.
>>
>> However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is
>> really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the
>>
>> sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay
>>
>> off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
>>
>>
>> {}0+>|
>>
>>
>> darnistle wrote:
>>>
>>> Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
>>> MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
>>
>>> time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two
>>
>> years,
>>>
>>> which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
>>> time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
>>>
>>> This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
>>> bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was
>>
>> expensive,
>>>
>>> but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in
>>
>> sound
>>>
>>> quality.
>>>
>>> The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to tracks
>>> I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
>>> nuances I'd never heard before were suddenly very clear. The
>>
>> earphones
>>>
>>> also did an excellent job of blocking outside sounds. I felt like I
>>
>> was
>>>
>>> in a wonderfully exquisite aural cocoon.
>>>
>>> My only complaint about them was the lack of bass, even though I tried
>>> pushing the earpads further in my ear. It helped somewhat, but not as
>>
>>> much as I would have expected. I thought to put on one of the
>>
>> alternate
>>>
>>> earpads to ensure a better fit, but had trouble getting the pads off.
>>
>> I
>>>
>>> didn't want to risk ripping the rubber cover since I wasn't sure if
>>
>> I'd
>>>
>>> keep the earphones. I never got to experiment to see if using
>>
>> different
>>>
>>> earpads would help wi
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Very simple: I took them back to the store.
The first place didn't ask why I was returning them. They simply issued
the refund.
The second place asked and I told them I wasn't happy with the sound
quality. They didn't ask any more questions after that.
I got the third set through the mail, but I told that company the same
thing, namely that I was unhappy with the sound quality. They didn't
make an issue out of it and said they'd refund the money once they
received the item in the mail.
{}0+>|
Odeluga, Ken wrote:
Cool. Glad you find ones that suit you - and thanks for the research, I
will try to check out the SE100s as I'll be needing some ear phones
myself soon I think.
One thing puzzles me though: how did you mannage to return used in-ear
ear phones?!?!? :)
Ken
-Original Message-
From: darnistle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 3:18 AM
To: 313
Subject: Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Update to this week-long drama:
The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good
earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s.
The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs
aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and
thwarted, I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again.
This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and
found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall
richness was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very
surprised that these earphones are able to produce some of the really
low bass in certain dubstep or techno tracks.
So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N
are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less
expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony
MDR-EX71SL earphones.
However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is
really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the
sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay
off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
{}0+>|
darnistle wrote:
Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two
years,
which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was
expensive,
but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in
sound
quality.
The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to
tracks
I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
nuances I'd never heard before were suddenly very clear. The
earphones
also did an excellent job of blocking outside sounds. I felt like I
was
in a wonderfully exquisite aural cocoon.
My only complaint about them was the lack of bass, even though I tried
pushing the earpads further in my ear. It helped somewhat, but not as
much as I would have expected. I thought to put on one of the
alternate
earpads to ensure a better fit, but had trouble getting the pads off.
I
didn't want to risk ripping the rubber cover since I wasn't sure if
I'd
keep the earphones. I never got to experiment to see if using
different
earpads would help with the bass problem.
I convinced myself to return the earphones to the store because of the
bass issue, but the sheer clarity of the sound haunted me for days
after.
Instead, I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300s, which sounded just as
good as my old Sonys. They aren't really sound isolating, but they
deliver a good, even sound. No complaints at all. Problem is that
those Shure earphones were SO good, I couldn't deny the massive
difference in quality.
Now that my ears got a taste of the really good stuff, they weren't
havin' the Sennheisers, so I went online this evening and finally
decided to buy the Shure E4c-N earphones today on Amazon.com ($89!!!),
since they got even better reviews than the ones I tried a few days
ago!
Assuming the E4C-N is as good as I hope it'll be, I'll probably keep
the
Sennheiser earphones as a standby in case something happens to the
Shures.
{}0+>|
Frank Glazer wrote:
I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the
train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned
on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt.
I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response.
They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i
do
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Sennheiser CX-300 will do the job very properly – although they're not very solid built. And, when you compare them with any Shure or M- audio, you'll see that they sound much better even though they're much cheaper! Kw On Sep 14, 2008, at 8:51 PM, Frank Glazer wrote: I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt. I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response. They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435680&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000V5L5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221436093&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER4S-Reference-Earphones/dp/B000300Y9O/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TBZ27N3IMN3O&colid=2ZPLTMQTI9YUX http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221434596&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-IE-10-Professional-Reference-Monitors/dp/B000JNNNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1221436137&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE9850-Headphones-Advanced-Acoustics/dp/B00176TEGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435109&sr=1-1 or your recommendation under $175 Thanks in advance! -- peace, frank dj mix archive: http://www.deejaycountzero.com
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
I've had the Sonys, cx300s and Shure E2C in the past and I have to say the CX400s I now have are probably better than all these. The E2cs are nice (sound and build) but the way in which the cables go over the ears is a little fiddly. robin... The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s. The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and thwarted, I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again. This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall richness was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very surprised that these earphones are able to produce some of the really low bass in certain dubstep or techno tracks. So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony MDR-EX71SL earphones. However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
RE: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Cool. Glad you find ones that suit you - and thanks for the research, I
will try to check out the SE100s as I'll be needing some ear phones
myself soon I think.
One thing puzzles me though: how did you mannage to return used in-ear
ear phones?!?!? :)
Ken
-Original Message-
From: darnistle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 3:18 AM
To: 313
Subject: Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Update to this week-long drama:
The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good
earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s.
The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs
aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and
thwarted, I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again.
This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and
found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall
richness was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very
surprised that these earphones are able to produce some of the really
low bass in certain dubstep or techno tracks.
So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N
are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less
expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony
MDR-EX71SL earphones.
However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is
really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the
sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay
off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
{}0+>|
darnistle wrote:
> Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
> MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
> time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two
years,
> which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
> time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
>
> This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
> bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was
expensive,
> but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in
sound
> quality.
>
> The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to
> tracks
> I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
> nuances I'd never heard before were suddenly very clear. The
earphones
> also did an excellent job of blocking outside sounds. I felt like I
was
> in a wonderfully exquisite aural cocoon.
>
> My only complaint about them was the lack of bass, even though I tried
> pushing the earpads further in my ear. It helped somewhat, but not as
> much as I would have expected. I thought to put on one of the
alternate
> earpads to ensure a better fit, but had trouble getting the pads off.
I
> didn't want to risk ripping the rubber cover since I wasn't sure if
I'd
> keep the earphones. I never got to experiment to see if using
different
> earpads would help with the bass problem.
>
> I convinced myself to return the earphones to the store because of the
> bass issue, but the sheer clarity of the sound haunted me for days
after.
>
> Instead, I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300s, which sounded just as
> good as my old Sonys. They aren't really sound isolating, but they
> deliver a good, even sound. No complaints at all. Problem is that
> those Shure earphones were SO good, I couldn't deny the massive
> difference in quality.
>
> Now that my ears got a taste of the really good stuff, they weren't
> havin' the Sennheisers, so I went online this evening and finally
> decided to buy the Shure E4c-N earphones today on Amazon.com ($89!!!),
> since they got even better reviews than the ones I tried a few days
ago!
>
> Assuming the E4C-N is as good as I hope it'll be, I'll probably keep
> the
> Sennheiser earphones as a standby in case something happens to the
Shures.
>
> {}0+>|
>
>
> Frank Glazer wrote:
>> I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the
>> train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned
>> on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt.
>> I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response.
>> They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i
>> don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using
>> for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following:
>>
>> http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5
>> GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&q
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Update to this week-long drama:
The Shure E4c-N earphones arrived in the mail. Though they are good
earphones, they don't really hold a candle to the Shure SE100s.
The Shure E4c-N has much more noticeable bass, but the mids and highs
aren't as crisp and clear as the SE100s. Feeling disappointed and
thwarted, I decided to return the E4C-Ns and buy the SE100s once again.
This time, I experimented with the different earpads for the SE100 and
found the right one for my ear. The increase in bass and overall
richness was immediate. The bass now is very clear and I'm very
surprised that these earphones are able to produce some of the really
low bass in certain dubstep or techno tracks.
So my final assessment is that the Sennheiser CX300s and the Shure E4C-N
are pretty similar in quality, though the CX300s were a little less
expensive. Either of them would be a very good replacement for the Sony
MDR-EX71SL earphones.
However, the SE100s win the prize for clarity and richness!!! It is
really worth paying the extra money for such a marked improvement in the
sound quality!! Making the effort to try the different earpads will pay
off when you find the ones that fit your ears in just the right way.
{}0+>|
darnistle wrote:
Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two years,
which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was expensive,
but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in sound
quality.
The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to tracks
I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
nuances I'd never heard before were suddenly very clear. The earphones
also did an excellent job of blocking outside sounds. I felt like I was
in a wonderfully exquisite aural cocoon.
My only complaint about them was the lack of bass, even though I tried
pushing the earpads further in my ear. It helped somewhat, but not as
much as I would have expected. I thought to put on one of the alternate
earpads to ensure a better fit, but had trouble getting the pads off. I
didn't want to risk ripping the rubber cover since I wasn't sure if I'd
keep the earphones. I never got to experiment to see if using different
earpads would help with the bass problem.
I convinced myself to return the earphones to the store because of the
bass issue, but the sheer clarity of the sound haunted me for days after.
Instead, I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300s, which sounded just as
good as my old Sonys. They aren't really sound isolating, but they
deliver a good, even sound. No complaints at all. Problem is that
those Shure earphones were SO good, I couldn't deny the massive
difference in quality.
Now that my ears got a taste of the really good stuff, they weren't
havin' the Sennheisers, so I went online this evening and finally
decided to buy the Shure E4c-N earphones today on Amazon.com ($89!!!),
since they got even better reviews than the ones I tried a few days ago!
Assuming the E4C-N is as good as I hope it'll be, I'll probably keep the
Sennheiser earphones as a standby in case something happens to the Shures.
{}0+>|
Frank Glazer wrote:
I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the
train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned
on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt.
I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response.
They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i
don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using
for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435680&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000V5L5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221436093&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER4S-Reference-Earphones/dp/B000300Y9O/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TBZ27N3IMN3O&colid=2ZPLTMQTI9YUX
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221434596&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-IE-10-Professional-Reference-Monitors/dp/B000JNNNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1221436137&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE9850-Headphones-Advanced-Acoustics/dp/B00176TEGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435109&sr=1-1
or your recommendation under $175
Thanks in advance!
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Funny that this topic should come up at this time. My favorite Sony
MDR-EX71SL earbuds developed a short in the cord last week, so it was
time to buy another pair. The last set lasted for more than two years,
which is really good considering that I use them daily for hours at a
time and am not as careful with them as I should be.
This time, I decided to try some other brands and took the plunge and
bought the Shure SE100s from a store in town. At $100 it was expensive,
but I was curious to see if there was any significant increase in sound
quality.
The clarity and imaging were astounding!! Truly!! Listening to tracks
I was well familiar with was like hearing them anew: all sorts of
nuances I'd never heard before were suddenly very clear. The earphones
also did an excellent job of blocking outside sounds. I felt like I was
in a wonderfully exquisite aural cocoon.
My only complaint about them was the lack of bass, even though I tried
pushing the earpads further in my ear. It helped somewhat, but not as
much as I would have expected. I thought to put on one of the alternate
earpads to ensure a better fit, but had trouble getting the pads off. I
didn't want to risk ripping the rubber cover since I wasn't sure if I'd
keep the earphones. I never got to experiment to see if using different
earpads would help with the bass problem.
I convinced myself to return the earphones to the store because of the
bass issue, but the sheer clarity of the sound haunted me for days after.
Instead, I bought a pair of Sennheiser CX300s, which sounded just as
good as my old Sonys. They aren't really sound isolating, but they
deliver a good, even sound. No complaints at all. Problem is that
those Shure earphones were SO good, I couldn't deny the massive
difference in quality.
Now that my ears got a taste of the really good stuff, they weren't
havin' the Sennheisers, so I went online this evening and finally
decided to buy the Shure E4c-N earphones today on Amazon.com ($89!!!),
since they got even better reviews than the ones I tried a few days ago!
Assuming the E4C-N is as good as I hope it'll be, I'll probably keep the
Sennheiser earphones as a standby in case something happens to the Shures.
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Frank Glazer wrote:
I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the
train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned
on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt.
I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response.
They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i
don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using
for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following:
http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435680&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000V5L5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221436093&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER4S-Reference-Earphones/dp/B000300Y9O/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TBZ27N3IMN3O&colid=2ZPLTMQTI9YUX
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221434596&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-IE-10-Professional-Reference-Monitors/dp/B000JNNNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1221436137&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE9850-Headphones-Advanced-Acoustics/dp/B00176TEGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435109&sr=1-1
or your recommendation under $175
Thanks in advance!
(313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Hello, I use the Shure ES210 and hve been liking those. They don't seem to be producing the e2c or e3c anymore. You'll probably be able to find them much cheaper else ware. http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.105181400 Cheers, -b -- http://www.mummey.net
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
Err the Koss earbuds: http://www.amazon.com/Koss-SPARKPLUG-Stereo-Ear-Plugs/dp/B00081A2DQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221442341&sr=1-1 On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 8:31 PM, kent williams <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I've tried earbuds, and the ones that were the best balance between > price, sound, and comfort for me were the dirt cheap Koss: >
Re: (313) OT: earbud recommendations?
I've tried earbuds, and the ones that were the best balance between price, sound, and comfort for me were the dirt cheap Koss: But earbuds in general bug me -- I haven't found any that were comfortable or held an acoustically valid seal in my ear canals, so my vote goes to these: http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-202-Headphones/dp/B65BP9/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221441987&sr=8-1 They're very light, only cost $25, and do a surprisingly good job cutting ambient noise. And they sound pretty good to me. I've spent too much on expensive headphones that have gotten broken or stolen, so if it leaves my house it has to be basically disposable. The HD202s have lasted 6 months riding around in my backpack and still look new, despite being light, plastic, and cheap looking. I'm done crying over Grado SR80s when I lose the earmuff and the plug goes wonky. TP told me that he DJ's with a telephone because they work, they're cheap, and no one wants to steal them.
(313) OT: earbud recommendations?
I'm in the market for some new earbuds for ipod listening on the train. It's been about a year since this subject was last mentioned on list, I checked the archives but thought an update wouldn't hurt. I want something very loud with strong, clear defined bass response. They need to block a significant amount of outside sound so that i don't have to hear chatter or rail noise. So what's everybody using for earbuds these days? I'm considering one of the following: http://www.amazon.com/Shure-E2c-n-Sound-Isolating-Earphones/dp/B000E5GKW8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435680&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Vibe-Earbuds-Gunmetal-Black/dp/B000V5L5MG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221436093&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER4S-Reference-Earphones/dp/B000300Y9O/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3TBZ27N3IMN3O&colid=2ZPLTMQTI9YUX http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221434596&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/M-Audio-IE-10-Professional-Reference-Monitors/dp/B000JNNNBQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=musical-instruments&qid=1221436137&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE9850-Headphones-Advanced-Acoustics/dp/B00176TEGM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1221435109&sr=1-1 or your recommendation under $175 Thanks in advance! -- peace, frank dj mix archive: http://www.deejaycountzero.com
