Best noise-isolating earbuds that are sub-$50?

[Dankk]

I ride the bus up to school Monday-Wednesday-Friday, and the commute is an hour long. Lately I've been listening to a lot of music on my phone. Unfortunately, the only portable earbuds I have are my stock Zune earbuds, which are mediocre. The main reason I'm coming here though is that they don't block out any outside noise, which is a serious problem because them bus engines are loud, no? At least, the buses we have here are very loud. Of course I could just turn my volume up higher but then I just end up damaging my ears.

What do you guys recommend? If you can show me something on Amazon that's $50 or less and great for taking on the bus, I'd really appreciate it. I was thinking those types of earbuds that are rubbery and go into your ear canal, in my experience those usually have better noise isolation, but then again what do I know. Whatever works. Thanks.

 

[gorcorps]

http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-CX-...051314&sr=8-32

It's probably the best you can do in that price range, especially if you like a little more 'thump' in your music. They're pretty solid if you like having good bass. If not, then any of the sony buds would be okay as well. Just stay away from skullcandy.

 

[Dankk]

Thanks, I'll definitely take a look at those. I mainly listen to electronic, a little heavier bass doesn't hurt.

And yes, I've learned not to buy Skullcandy (the hard way unfortunately). Bought one of their special headsets with a built-in MP3 player, and got burned when it died after about two months. Never again.

 

[Ika]

There's an enormous iem review thread by ljokerl in headfi's portable section. I would link to it but I'm on a phone right now. You can most likely do better than the sennheisers linked up ahead.

 

[Dankk]

There's an enormous iem review thread by ljokerl in headfi's portable section. I would link to it but I'm on a phone right now. You can most likely do better than the sennheisers linked up ahead.

Wow, that really is an excellent thread, thanks for the info. (Link here)

 

[blackangst1]

I recommend Vmoda Vibe http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...RBQP0A9CJ0FHW0

 

[sjwaste]

I have the Vmoda Faze. Pretty happy with them, especially for under $20 online. I bought them because I had an accessory credit that I HAD to use on the spot when I picked up my Evo, and Radio Shack was selling them for $50. I would not pay $50 for them.

 

[DivideBYZero]

I have about 5 sets of CX300's. I love them.

 

[gorcorps]

Keep in mind what I linked to is the cx 300 II, not just the cx 300. They're an improved version of what I consider to be the best sounding phones for ~$30. I find most headphones don't pay enough attention to the low end. I like my bass punchy and not muddy, so these are a much better option for me. Sound quality is one of the most personal things that people try to quantify. There's really never a "best" in any category because so much changes depending on your ears and genre of music. It's why I try to stay away from any single score (like the head-fi thread). People just hear different so it's hard to know if you hear the same as me, or the head-fi guy.