the monthly headphones topic...

linky?

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:

Originally posted by vansmack:

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA

$31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones …

Thanks Hoya. I'm going to give those a shot - I've been looking for earphones for flying for sometime.

i hope you saw on amazon where you can get them for 19.99 + 4.99 shipping, just ordered mine…

Can Grados even be driven by portable electronic devices without an amp or pre-amp?

Originally posted by sweetcell:
biggie - what environment will you be using the 'phones in? at home in your quiet living room? outside or on the metro? while jogging? during DJ sets at a club? this will affect what would be best for you…

i'm a HUGE fan of Grado headphones, but they're open-ear so not very good for metro/outdoors. they sound as good as they look retro/dorky :)

I have the Sennheiser CX-300b's too. They sound great. I've also seen V-Moda ear buds at Costco for ~$80. I don't have experience with them but you can look into it.

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:

Originally posted by amnesiac:
Any recommendations on good earbuds? I have some cheap Sony ones, which don't block out the sound on the Metro, and so I think it's about time to upgrade. I'm hoping to pay no more than $100…

i'm loving the AKG's but my earbuds died and i'm looking for a new pair of those, so i'm interested as well … i'm hoping for the under $50 range, any decent options?

EDIT:

i'm looking at these:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/sennheiser-cx300-b.php
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA

$31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones … etymotics ER-6i are on sale for just under $70 on amazon, i loved these ear buds, but they died on me after almost two years (1 year warranty)

Originally posted by 930clubber:
Can Grados even be driven by portable electronic devices without an amp or pre-amp?

the sr-60, sr-80 and sr-125: definitely. not sure about anything above that, shouldn't be hard to look up tho. they have just come out with the iGrado, made especially for portable electronics. details on their website.

Originally posted by brennser:
linky?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B000E1FYQA/ref=dp_olp_2

first link under "NEW"

Originally posted by Hoya Paranoia:
i'm looking at these:
http://www.headphone.com/guide/by-headphone-type/in-ear-monitor-type/sennheiser-cx300-b.php
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-300B-CX300-B-Earbuds/dp/B000E1FYQA

$31.99 seems to be a pretty good deal for entry level in-ear phones … etymotics ER-6i are on sale for just under $70 on amazon, i loved these ear buds, but they died on me after almost two years (1 year warranty)

one thing that concerns me about the cx-300's: frequency response. that's an ugly low-end boost they have going on. i'd make sure your player has a flexible EQ so you can control that. electronic music might not sound so good on these.

considering the wear and tear that in-ear headphones go through, i think a two year lifespan isn't too surprising.

Originally posted by 930clubber:
I have the Sennheiser CX-300b's too. They sound great. I've also seen V-Moda ear buds at Costco for ~$80. I don't have experience with them but you can look into it.

I was actually looking at both these models. I'm leaning toward the V-Modas, largely because of this comment on Amazon about Sennheisers:

The bad part is that there are microphonics with this unit. When the lead wires bounce against you you hear it; a stong breeze can produce a whistling sound in your ear; you may hear your own footsteps / breathing / gum chewing / etc.

Not sure if that's also the case with V-Modas, but it seems like that would be annoying, especially on days like yesterday. Plus, I don't think I'd like the long "J" cord…

Originally posted by amnesiac:
The bad part is that there are microphonics with this unit. When the lead wires bounce against you you hear it; a stong breeze can produce a whistling sound in your ear; you may hear your own footsteps / breathing / gum chewing / etc.

Not sure if that's also the case with V-Modas, but it seems like that would be annoying, especially on days like yesterday. Plus, I don't think I'd like the long "J" cord…

i had those same issues with the much-lauded ER-6i's, i think it's a pretty common thing for in-ear headphones