Earbuds (not IEM/Canalphones) recommendations

[merlocka]

So I have a pair of EX51's, and they sound OK. Probably will move to something better in the IEM department in the future. They are great when on airplanes or not in the proximity of moving vehicles which may need to be avoided

However, I'm looking for a pair of earbuds. The isolation of IEM's is sometimes not good.

I had a pair of MX400's (lost) and some MX550's (broke a wire).

They are OK for the price, but I'm wondering if there are better earbuds out there.

Anyone have any recommendations? Most seem to be re-brands of the same drivers.

 

[Baked]

Creative EP-630 or Sennheiser CX300-B or Sharp HP-MD33S.

 

[NuAlphaMan]

I've just ordered the Bose Triport IEs. They've gotten great reviews. I'll see if they live up to the hype. I had a pair of Sennheiser CX300s and I wasn't to impressed with them.

 

[merlocka]

Originally posted by: Baked
Creative EP-630 or Sennheiser CX300-B or Sharp HP-MD33S.

Aren't those all IEM?

"The Creative Earphones EP-630 is designed with ergonomic soft silicon in-ear earbuds"

"The Sennheiser CX300-B Earbuds ...
Soft silicone-rubber ear adapters in three different sizes are included to ensure a perfect fit, high wearing comfort and an excellent attenuation of ambient noise. These ear buds, with their in-ear, sound-isolating design, offer powerful, bass-driven stereo performance."

"Sharp HP-MD33S Four Pole In-Ear Headphones
Features:
* High quality sound via Sharp's unique 4 polar stereo plug for better separation of left and right channel sounds
* Popular in-the-ear style creates a great seal against unwanted external noises and enhance the listening experience "

 

[merlocka]

Originally posted by: NuAlphaMan
I've just ordered the Bose Triport IEs.

There are a lot of great IE choices out there.

However, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any "buds" (which rest on your outer ear, minimal isolation) which are a higher sound quality than say, the Sennheiser MX400.

 

[syee]

If you can still find them, Sony MDR EX888's were pretty highly rated back in the day (i'm talking 5-6 years ago). Not sure if they make them anymore or not.

EDIT: Saw some on Ebay for about $15 or so. Not bad seeing they were close to $100 back in the day.