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need quick answer (apple headphones)
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I'm not an audiophile, but on the headphones front, I would steer as far away as possible from Apple headphones.
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I would buy another brand. The ones that come with iPods are OK i guess but there are definitely better ones out there for around the same price. Plus you'll be less likely to get mugged according to this article... http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9885873-7.html?tag=blog.2
I would buy another brand. The ones that come with iPods are OK i guess but there are definitely better ones out there for around the same price. Plus you'll be less likely to get mugged according to this article... http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9885873-7.html?tag=blog.2
I will admit the apple earphones are good but personally I found they would fall out my ear too easily (maybe I have big ears lol) I currently have http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProd...GB&imageType=Main&category=HDO+Classic+In-ear these and couldn't ask for a better pair of day to day use earphones
I guess really we can all say get these or get thoes but I guess it would come down to personal choice
I guess really we can all say get these or get thoes but I guess it would come down to personal choice
go these......amazing sound and they block out external noise. at least 10 times better than the apple headphones (which i personally dislike because of lack of bass, stopping external noise)
sennheiser CX300, darn good. my apple store has them (australia store) i tried to find them on the US store but couldnt find them..
sennheiser CX300, darn good. my apple store has them (australia store) i tried to find them on the US store but couldnt find them..
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Honestly, I think Apple's headphones are horrible, not the worst out there, but too expensive for the sound quality. Depending on what you want to spend though is really what determines the quality. I would reccomend V-Moda Bass Freq earphones as a better stock replacement, I found these off of CNet's reviews, and they're not bad. Link
This is a no brainer. The apple earphones, while better now than they used to be, will give you sound quality no better than a pair of $8 Phillips, while charging you almost 3x for a pair. Just check out the current color of the pair that came with the touch, used to be white, I bet ya has turned grey. Get a pair of Sony or other known brands.
I've been using Shure E3s for some time and found them to be excellent for iPod use, especially on planes.
second for the shure amazing for the price. I have the e2c; Just cleaned mine and replaced the wax guards
I'm no audiophile, but I'm sure based on your question you aren't either. I've been really happy with these. They're nothing fancy, but they work well at cutting out the noise around you and they have adjustable silicone ear fittings. I'd recommend them. I bought a pair for myself and a pair for my wife.
Of course, if you have $50-$60 bucks to spend, you may want to consider their higher end ear phones.
Of course, if you have $50-$60 bucks to spend, you may want to consider their higher end ear phones.
I agree its down to taste.
Pro's and con's for every set you can think of !
Its a massive minefield of choice.
I opted for the sony mdr90 in ear and after burning them in they are sick !
Pro's and con's for every set you can think of !
Its a massive minefield of choice.
I opted for the sony mdr90 in ear and after burning them in they are sick !
For the record there have been a few other posts on this subject as well.
And, apple headphones are decent. If they fall out for you too much, wrap the wire around your hear and put them in upside down, it helps me a lot.