------------- Need good pair of ear buds for ~$50

[thatsright]

Have a Creative zen, but the included buds suck and they are falling apart.

Would like to spend less than $40 on a good pair of buds. Maybe even $50 if I'm blown away.

Anyone know of a roundup review of buds for this price range?

Thanks

 

[JDub02]

Big :thumbsup: to the JVC Marshmallows. Sub $20 and they sound better than my $80 Shure E2's.

 

[ggnl]

Originally posted by: JDub02
Big :thumbsup: to the JVC Marshmallows. Sub $20 and they sound better than my $80 Shure E2's.

Ditto, my E2C's have been sitting unused in a drawer since I got a pair of the JVCs. Incredible sound for the price.

 

[thatsright]

Anyone try anything else?

 

[AgaBoogaBoo]

I'd agree with them, JVC Marshmallows are your best bet.

 

[silverpig]

I have some panasonic earbuds I got for fairly cheap ($50 at the time with a $30 gift card, but I've seen them on sale for $20 lately) and they're really good.

 

[PaNsyBoy8]

there's a set of creative ear buds that are suppose to be very good

EDIT: LINK

 

[TheGizmo]

another vote for jvc marshmellows

 

[aCynic2]

I have a pair of Ultimate Ears Li.3s. They are awesome, but they plugs, not buds and they are ~$80.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

How do these compare to the Sony Fontopias?

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: silverpig
I have some panasonic earbuds I got for fairly cheap ($50 at the time with a $30 gift card, but I've seen them on sale for $20 lately) and they're really good.

I have a pair of those as well. They work fine and I think I paid $30 for them. Much better than the crappy ear buds that come with the iPod.

 

[Dudewithoutapet]

Where may one find these JVC Marchmellows for cheap?

 

[Tiamat]

Originally posted by: Dudewithoutapet
Where may one find these JVC Marchmellows for cheap?

Bestbuy has for 20$. Is that cheap enough?

 

[thatsright]

Originally posted by: Dudewithoutapet
Where may one find these JVC Marchmellows for cheap?

Don't bother!! Seriously.

Just got some of the JVC Marshmallows and they are without a doubt, HORRIBLE. distorted, tiney sound, scratching. But the most noticeable is the utter lack of Bass. Nothing.

Thank god I saved the BB receipt. "Worst headphones ever!!"

 

[Cabages]

Originally posted by: Dudewithoutapet
Where may one find these JVC Marchmellows for cheap?

I looked around and tigerdirect had some for $12. I think thats pretty cheap.

Originally posted by: thatsright
Don't bother!! Seriously.

Just got some of the JVC Marshmallows and they are without a doubt, HORRIBLE. distorted, tiney sound, scratching. But the most noticeable is the utter lack of Bass. Nothing.

Thank god I saved the BB receipt. "Worst headphones ever!!"

ORLY?

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

How come no one is recommending Sony MDR-EX51s/71s? Those are a good bang for the buck.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Originally posted by: Cabages

Originally posted by: Dudewithoutapet
Where may one find these JVC Marchmellows for cheap?

I looked around and tigerdirect had some for $12. I think thats pretty cheap.

Originally posted by: thatsright
Don't bother!! Seriously.

Just got some of the JVC Marshmallows and they are without a doubt, HORRIBLE. distorted, tiney sound, scratching. But the most noticeable is the utter lack of Bass. Nothing.

Thank god I saved the BB receipt. "Worst headphones ever!!"

ORLY?

Amazon ratings are not too bad.

I think I'll try out a pair.

 

[Flammable]

Creative Ep-630 same as sennheiser cx300 but different brand