Which headphones do I get?

[SLCentral]

I'm sick of these crappy iPod headphones that came with my Mini, and I'm looking for some decent headphones at $100 or less, cheaper is better. Something really comfortable and small, preferably something that I can sleep with that won't fall out. I have no idea where to start, I do like the B&O A8 headphones, but I don't know good they are.

Any recommendations?

 

[chuckywang]

Shure

 

[randalee]

Shure E2c -- 99 bucks.

http://www.shure.com/earphones/eseries_e2c.asp

 

[MaxDSP]

Originally posted by: randalee
Shure E2c -- 99 bucks.

http://www.shure.com/earphones/eseries_e2c.asp

 

[mjrpes3]

Sony MDR-EX51LP

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...v=glance&s=electronics

May not be as nice as Shure but for $25 they are a good deal; and I can sleep with then and neither worry about them falling out or being uncomfortable.

 

[SLCentral]

I do like the Shures, but reviews are saying that they are hard to put in the ear correctly. I remember I had a PITA with my $40 iPod In-Ears, can someone shed some light on that?

 

[Modeps]

these:
http://www.slickdeals.net/#p5686

 

[LS20]

takes me 5 seconds to put on my headphones

 

[aceO07]

Originally posted by: randalee
Shure E2c -- 99 bucks.

http://www.shure.com/earphones/eseries_e2c.asp

It's only $65 on buy.com

 

[ChinamanatNCSU]

Originally posted by: mjrpes3
Sony MDR-EX51LP

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...v=glance&s=electronics

May not be as nice as Shure but for $25 they are a good deal; and I can sleep with then and neither worry about them falling out or being uncomfortable.

I use the MDR-EX71SLs. Amazon has them on sale for 29.71 or something. Not sure how much better they are than the 51's since I've never used those, but I figure $4 for a step up is a pretty good deal. You can get white versions to match your ipod, but they might cost a bit more (~$36)

 

[torpid]

For just slightly more you can get the e3cs...

 

[Kipper]

Sennheiser MX500s.

$17 at Amazon.

 

[SLCentral]

Originally posted by: torpid
For just slightly more you can get the e3cs...

Is there a large difference between the two (e2c and e3c)?

 

[damonpip]

Either:
Etymotic ER-6 for $99.99
or
Shure E2C for $64.99

 

[EngenZerO]

if ur budget is 100 do the shures...

 

[aceO07]

I can't figure it out. But I bought the e3c instead of the e2c. It looks better.. and people say it's easier to put on.. For 2x the price.. I hope it does sound better though..

 

[WobbleWobble]

Originally posted by: ChinamanatNCSU

Originally posted by: mjrpes3
Sony MDR-EX51LP

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...v=glance&s=electronics

May not be as nice as Shure but for $25 they are a good deal; and I can sleep with then and neither worry about them falling out or being uncomfortable.

I use the MDR-EX71SLs. Amazon has them on sale for 29.71 or something. Not sure how much better they are than the 51's since I've never used those, but I figure $4 for a step up is a pretty good deal. You can get white versions to match your ipod, but they might cost a bit more (~$36)

Another vote for the MDR-EX71SLs.

 

[EngenZerO]

Originally posted by: aceO07
I can't figure it out. But I bought the e3c instead of the e2c. It looks better.. and people say it's easier to put on.. For 2x the price.. I hope it does sound better though..

the e3c will have a better highs and mids with less thump in the bass department.

the e2c is known for more thump in the bass department with recessed highs and mids.

so it really will depend on your music taste if that was a wise decsion.

 

[thelanx]

Shure e2c's are great, so are the ex71s. For a budget of $100 I would recommend the e2c's. Might take a week to get used to putting them in, but after that it's a breeze. If you've had in ear phones before, then it will be even easier to adjust.

 

[Koing]

Originally posted by: SLCentral
I'm sick of these crappy iPod headphones that came with my Mini, and I'm looking for some decent headphones at $100 or less, cheaper is better. Something really comfortable and small, preferably something that I can sleep with that won't fall out. I have no idea where to start, I do like the B&O A8 headphones, but I don't know good they are.

Any recommendations?

DON'T ge the B&O ones. I tried them in the store and they DID NOT SOUND GOOD. High's better but no bass and it was too 'tinny' sounding for my liking.

Another vote for the shure E2C

Koing

 

[Rudee]

Originally posted by: WobbleWobble

Originally posted by: ChinamanatNCSU

Originally posted by: mjrpes3
Sony MDR-EX51LP

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obi...v=glance&s=electronics

May not be as nice as Shure but for $25 they are a good deal; and I can sleep with then and neither worry about them falling out or being uncomfortable.

I use the MDR-EX71SLs. Amazon has them on sale for 29.71 or something. Not sure how much better they are than the 51's since I've never used those, but I figure $4 for a step up is a pretty good deal. You can get white versions to match your ipod, but they might cost a bit more (~$36)

Another vote for the MDR-EX71SLs.

I recommend the 51's over the 71's becuse the length of the 51's cord are the a decent length, thus you don't need to add those stupid cord extensions like you do with the 71's. I originally purchased the 71's but took them back and got the 51's and I'm glad I did.