What are the very best earbud-type headphones for portable players?

[The Sauce]

Thanks for the input.

 

[dighn]

www.head-fi.org

 

[JammingJay]

I personally use a Sony MDR-EX70, and I absolutely love it. Its not the very best out there, but considering its about $50, its not a cheapie either. I believe its a pretty good medium without going too overboard.

 

[conjur]

<shrug>

I picked up a pair of Kenwood brand earbuds from Circuit City...they were on sale for like $9.99.

Been great for 3 years.

 

[bigben]

I don't like earbuds at all. Can they ever match the sound quality of even mediocre full headphones?


I'll stick with my Grado sr-80's. Best buy anywhere

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: bigben
I don't like earbuds at all. Can they ever match the sound quality of even mediocre full headphones?


I'll stick with my Grado sr-80's. Best buy anywhere

I just hate having anything wrapped around my head (hair)...unless it's a ballcap when I head to Home Depot on a Sat. when I haven't showered yet

 

[tweakmm]

Originally posted by: conjur

Originally posted by: bigben
I don't like earbuds at all. Can they ever match the sound quality of even mediocre full headphones?


I'll stick with my Grado sr-80's. Best buy anywhere

I just hate having anything wrapped around my head (hair)...unless it's a ballcap when I head to Home Depot on a Sat. when I haven't showered yet

Koss ksc-35

 

[pulse8]

Absolute best?

These probably.

 

[erikiksaz]

Originally posted by: bigben
I don't like earbuds at all. Can they ever match the sound quality of even mediocre full headphones?


I'll stick with my Grado sr-80's. Best buy anywhere

For detailed listening, the Etymotic ER4s is highly regarded. Either way, cans and earbuds serve their own purposes.

 

[RichieZ]

for realistily price earbuds (< $100) I'd say Sony E888, >$100 range i'd say Etymotic ER4S

 

[AU Tiger]

Sennheiser MX500 are the buds that I use.

 

[fonzinator]

Shure E5c <---- These my friends.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: pulse8
Absolute best?

These probably.

Quoted for emphasis.
Yes, Etymotics are bar none the best earbuds and best for weight/comfort/isolation.

However, if you want to be able to pay attention to things like outside noise such as an approaching bigrig or freight train, you might want something with a little *less* isolation.

 

[Howard]

Sennheiser MX500 earbuds are relatively cheap for the quality you get. Pick up a pair at Newegg.

 

[TNTrulez]

Originally posted by: amnesiac

Originally posted by: pulse8
Absolute best?

These probably.

Quoted for emphasis.
Yes, Etymotics are bar none the best earbuds and best for weight/comfort/isolation.

However, if you want to be able to pay attention to things like outside noise such as an approaching bigrig or freight train, you might want something with a little *less* isolation.

Wow $250+ earbuds. :Q:Q