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Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse

bellenseb
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Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 02:37 PM UTC #
These are my preferred style headphones, but they have become impossible to find in stores. Best Buy, Target, etc. have hundreds of high-end cans and bandless earbuds but none of my banded buds. It's easy enough to order online when I need a pair, but kind of shocked.

Does everyone really prefer earbuds for their cheap lightweight headphone needs? Banded buds stay in my ears much better and they rest on my neck when I need to take them off. AM I ALONE
K8teebug
Joined: August 03, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 02:40 PM UTC #
I love earbuds.  Have you tried a running store?  There are alot of earbuds used by runners…
DeathFromAbove1979
Joined: November 29, 2006 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 04:27 PM UTC #
Earbuds hurt my ear and regular headphones also hurt my ears. I need to find the right pair, I always seems to find headphones that [over prolonged usage] press on my ears too much and it ends up hurting after an hour of use or so. Same thing with ear buds. I need to find ones that conform to my gigantic, El Salvadorean ears.
sweetcell
Joined: July 18, 2006 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 05:21 PM UTC #
i have two sets of earbuds.  my fancier buds are Klipsch S4.  they sound awesome.

my everyday cheapies for jogging, commuting, etc are Sony MDR-AS40EX (link).  i like the "earclip" design better than a headband.  sound is quite good.  they aren't the strongest on bass but i can take care of that via equalizer.
vansmack
Joined: October 04, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 06:40 PM UTC #
I have the Plantronic wireless backbeat 903+ as my earbuds for running and commuting, and a set of UrbanEars Plattan's for traveling. 
slappy
Joined: October 16, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 07:28 PM UTC #
I always go to head-fi.org first for research.
Well organized and has user reviews and rankings. A bunch of audiophiles that cover all prices and generally aren't snobs.
Here's their 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for in-ear.
http://www.head-fi.org/a/2012-head-fi-holiday-gift-guide-in-ear

I got a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s over-ear headphones based on reviews. The sound is better than most headphones that are twice the price. 
ggw
Joined: December 16, 2001 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 08:19 PM UTC #
I hate earbuds.  Uncomfortable and they always fall out when I run.  The best phones I have found for running are these Sennheisers.  They stay in place and the fit is loose enough that I can detect any kamikaze cyclists or would-be muggers bearing down on me from behind. 

I went through a couple of pairs of those Sonys that sweetcell linked but they crapped out after a few weeks due to the apparently unusually large quantity of sweat I produce in the ear region.
James Ford
Joined: July 22, 2009 at 09:02 PM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 08:21 PM UTC #
I think it's probably best not to run with music playing in your ears, particularly if you're crossing streets or running on a the side of a road with no sidewalk.
ggw
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 08:26 PM UTC #
James wrote:
I think it's probably best not to run with music playing in your ears, particularly if you're crossing streets or running on a the side of a road with no sidewalk.


Thanks Grandma.
kmdobrz
Joined: February 10, 2000 at 06:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 08:37 PM UTC #
James wrote:
I think it's probably best not to run with music playing in your ears, particularly if you're crossing streets or running on a the side of a road with no sidewalk.


Seriously.
K8teebug
Joined: August 03, 2004 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 09:00 PM UTC #
I do not run with headphones or music.  One - I love to listen to the outdoors, Two - I'm deaf in my right ear and can't hear much anyway, Three - I need the other ear for listening for cars and dogs and other things which might injure me while running.

Got Haggis?
Joined: October 22, 2001 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 09:14 PM UTC #
http://www.motorheadphones.com/en
sweetcell
Joined: July 18, 2006 at 05:01 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse December 20, 2012 at 09:55 PM UTC #
ggw wrote:
I went through a couple of pairs of those Sonys that sweetcell linked but they crapped out after a few weeks due to the apparently unusually large quantity of sweat I produce in the ear region.

considering how much hair you have pouring out of your ears, i'm not surprised to hear this (and frankly, i'm shocked you can hear anything at all).
vansmack
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse April 04, 2016 at 10:06 PM UTC #
Are right folks, what are the people using these days?

I was using these Micro-USB plug headphones instead of 3.5mm Analog plug to keep the digital sound and power the DAC, but this weekend I upgraded from the LG G4 to the LG G5.  The G5 uses a USB-C plug and the upgraded version aren't going to be ready until July (if they meet their target).  I tried a Micro-USB to USB-C adapter, but it didn't work.

So, I'm need of a stop gap 3.5mm analog in ear head set.  I'd like to stay in the $25-$75 range if possible as I only need to use them for a few months. 

What say ye, people of the analog world?
sweetcell
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse April 05, 2016 at 02:37 AM UTC #
i'm still loving my pair of Klipsch
walk,on,by
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse April 05, 2016 at 02:43 AM UTC #
I'll stick anything, in my two holes.  As long as they work, I'm easy.
vansmack
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse April 12, 2016 at 07:09 PM UTC #
sweetcell wrote:
i'm still loving my pair of Klipsch


Thanks.

I ended up going with Sennheiser Momentum's….
Sidehatch
Joined: October 04, 2011 at 04:33 AM UTC
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Re: Vertical earbud banded headphone apocalypse July 16, 2019 at 04:22 PM UTC #
vansmack wrote:
Are right folks, what are the people using these days?

Haven't received them yet…but made the plunge on these
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