Recommend decent earbuds

[MonKENy]

I need to buy new earphones. Something good for around $30. I know I can just newegg it but I figured I would get a feel for what you guys have to say.

 

[runawayprisoner]

Apple's EarPods.

I know what others will say about Apple's old ear buds, but their new EarPods are actually pretty good for $30.

 

[Oyeve]

Apple's EarPods.

I know what others will say about Apple's old ear buds, but their new EarPods are actually pretty good for $30.

Hell no. 10 bucks maybe, 30 bucks hell no.

 

[BenSkywalker]

What type of sound are you looking for? Bass, flat, mids etc?

Any durability issues, you put a lot of stress on the cable etc?

Apple's EarPods.

Maybe compared to SkullCandy, they are pretty gawd awful buds even for $30.

We advise against purchasing individually packaged Apple EarPods from your neighborhood Apple Store. They're a little better than before, but they're still among the worst hardware Apple has ever made.

http://gizmodo.com/5943222/apple-earpods-review-less-terrible-still-garbage

 

[gorcorps]

If you're looking at the lower end and like some decent punchy bass (like me) you should grab the soundmagic E10s.

http://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Iso...SIN=B005HP3OB0

Fantastic little buds for the price, and I've had a LOT of earbuds at a lot of different pricepoints.

 

[Mopetar]

Hell no. 10 bucks maybe, 30 bucks hell no.

I haven't tried the new ones, but the old ones suck at any price. You couldn't even pay may to use them. The new ones look as though they have a better design, but I still wouldn't use them.

Honestly, I've had pretty good luck just getting some cheap $5 pairs. I think the best pair I've ever had I got for a few bucks at a dollar store.

 

[you2]

Two alternatives to the E10

Monoprice 8320 (mep-933) (monoprice.com)
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Sound is very good but build is very weak; not the most comfortable but only $7
(you could replace the tips with:

-http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004HKIAEW/ref=cm_cr_asin_lnk; and then the total would be around $25)
vsonic gr99 $28
(lendmeurears.com)
about same sound quality as the MEP; but better build and more comfortable.
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I'd go with the GR99.

 

[MonKENy]

I just need a good solid all around sound. I would say a put a little stress on them but not heavy

 

[Schadenfreude]

I just ordered the monoproce 8320s after reading rave reviews about them, I'll post a quick review of them once I have them in hand.

 

[WelshBloke]

A slight thread detour but has anyone used the "platronics backbeat go" bluetooth headset?

I've been meaning to get some hands free buds for cycling and these seem ok.

 

[MonKENy]

im looking at

http://www.amazon.com/GOgroove-audiO...I3802X0CE9K7YC

seems to have good reviews and are a good price.