Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
Jai Harrison wrote: Hey DarkOtter, I had a look at Amazon for the pmx but they're not in-ear type of earphones that I'm after. (Did you mean to say that they have a neckband?) I had a look at their earphones range and they seem to have reviews that suggest the sound quality is awful (one suggests a constant electrical hum comes through them). I don't really know what to think about these ones: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-CX300-Eco-Headphones-Black/dp/B000S8EUNM/ They are £17 and are being sold by a preferred merchant (another word for amazon market place? I hear they're selling poor copies on there). I consider them pretty expensive but would be willing to pay that if they're a good pair. I'm not sure where to buy them from though or whether it's safe to buy them from the Amazon merchant/reseller/whatever they suggest. All I really want is a good pair of earphones so that I can listen to music and use my computer's sound whilst others sleep again yet it seems so difficult. Go for the 400's http://www.amazon.co.uk/SENNHEISER-CX-400-Headset-black/dp/B000WOIG8C/ref=pd_sbs_ce_njs_2 THey also come with an extra 1m extension, and they sound better. What I use. Badger. -- Badger Freelance Sound Engineer http://www.badgerdotcom.co.uk/wordpress http://www.myspace.com/badgerarc -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
I use V-moda vibe in-ear headphones (I got a free review pair - lucky me) and there's a stupidly long review here. Can be had for about £30 if you shop around, and I really like mine:- they have a lovely warm sound which I've not got with in-ears before http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/v-moda-vibe-earphones I have the silvery chrome ones btw :) Pete -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
[ubuntu-uk] Earphones
Hey, Until recently I used a pair of Sony MDR-ED21LP Groove Shaped Earpiece headphones (in-ear earphones) but they recently broke. I took a look on Amazon where I bought them from 2 years ago and found that some of the reviews mentioned how fragile they are. So I'm now after a replacement pair of earphones and figured that someone on the mailing list would have some suggestions based on a set of earphones they've been happy with. So, any ideas? Jai / Venko -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ive found the skullcandy and creative earphones work nicely for something under £12 Any specific models? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
not at the top of my head sorry. I think the skull candy was the cheapest of the rangethey sound good as well. and come in different colours...if thats your thing! 2008/9/8 Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 11:25 AM, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ive found the skullcandy and creative earphones work nicely for something under £12 Any specific models? -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: not at the top of my head sorry. I think the skull candy was the cheapest of the rangethey sound good as well. and come in different colours...if thats your thing! I'm again looking at reviews on Amazon for these things but either the item doesn't have reviews or they prove to be unreliable and break shortly after purchase. I'm frankly amazed that my earphones lasted 2 years where others have had to replace them after 3 months. Which is why I'm asking on this mailing list as I want personal recommendations of earphones that people have used and know are reliable. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
tbh the skull candy does look a bit fragile ( wire-wise)...but i dont think they will last me THAT long! 2008/9/8 Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 11:51 AM, Javad Ayaz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: not at the top of my head sorry. I think the skull candy was the cheapest of the rangethey sound good as well. and come in different colours...if thats your thing! I'm again looking at reviews on Amazon for these things but either the item doesn't have reviews or they prove to be unreliable and break shortly after purchase. I'm frankly amazed that my earphones lasted 2 years where others have had to replace them after 3 months. Which is why I'm asking on this mailing list as I want personal recommendations of earphones that people have used and know are reliable. -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
ive found the skullcandy and creative earphones work nicely for something under £12 2008/9/8 Jai Harrison [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey, Until recently I used a pair of Sony MDR-ED21LP Groove Shaped Earpiece headphones (in-ear earphones) but they recently broke. I took a look on Amazon where I bought them from 2 years ago and found that some of the reviews mentioned how fragile they are. So I'm now after a replacement pair of earphones and figured that someone on the mailing list would have some suggestions based on a set of earphones they've been happy with. So, any ideas? Jai / Venko -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
Well, I'm no expert on earphones or sound quality etc., and I'm sure you've heard this before but, If you're prepared to spend about £20 the sennheiser PMX100s (or the other ones, the pmx are the ceckband which I prefer) are very good. Quite sturdy generally, and (to me) they seem to have very good sound quality. Other than that, before I got the sennheiser ones I used a spare pair of archos headphones that came with someone's mp3 player for about 2 years, and they weren't half bad :P. -- |\/| _._|__|_ | |(_| |_ |_ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
Hey DarkOtter, I had a look at Amazon for the pmx but they're not in-ear type of earphones that I'm after. (Did you mean to say that they have a neckband?) I had a look at their earphones range and they seem to have reviews that suggest the sound quality is awful (one suggests a constant electrical hum comes through them). I don't really know what to think about these ones: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-CX300-Eco-Headphones-Black/dp/B000S8EUNM/ They are £17 and are being sold by a preferred merchant (another word for amazon market place? I hear they're selling poor copies on there). I consider them pretty expensive but would be willing to pay that if they're a good pair. I'm not sure where to buy them from though or whether it's safe to buy them from the Amazon merchant/reseller/whatever they suggest. All I really want is a good pair of earphones so that I can listen to music and use my computer's sound whilst others sleep again yet it seems so difficult. On Mon, Sep 8, 2008 at 4:08 PM, DarkOtter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm no expert on earphones or sound quality etc., and I'm sure you've heard this before but, If you're prepared to spend about £20 the sennheiser PMX100s (or the other ones, the pmx are the ceckband which I prefer) are very good. Quite sturdy generally, and (to me) they seem to have very good sound quality. Other than that, before I got the sennheiser ones I used a spare pair of archos headphones that came with someone's mp3 player for about 2 years, and they weren't half bad :P. -- |\/| _._|__|_ | |(_| |_ |_ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
Re: [ubuntu-uk] Earphones
I had a look at Amazon for the pmx but they're not in-ear type of earphones that I'm after. Ah, sorry, missed that bit, but I thought I did say they were the neckband type. Anyway, sorry to go off topic then, I hadn't realised that. Can't say I notice any sort of adverse sound quality in the sennheisers I've got, they've got the best sound quality of any headphones I've had before, and I've heard that of the ones I've got, and the headband version (px100 I think) just about everywhere (including amazon). As I say, I'm no expert, but I'm pretty sure mine don't have the interference you mentioned. Regarding the headphones you sent a link for, people seem to have said the same things about them as they did on mine in the customer reviews. Do watch out for counterfeits, although you should be safe with amazon. They seem to have the same sound technology as my headphones, so they should be good on that score. I would pay attention to the guy who mentions eating/excercising with them on, although I would imagin this is true of all in-ear headphones (personally I really don't like using in-ears). Sorry to suggest something you weren't looking for, -- |\/| _._|__|_ | |(_| |_ |_ -- ubuntu-uk@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-uk https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UKTeam/
