Recommend good affordable Ipod headphones
 

My old headphones broke and they were crappy anyway. I just got the new 60 GB photo one and I've never liked the in ear headphones because my ears are sensitive like that.

I would like out of ear headphones.

I don't like buds like this:

http://www.apple.com/pr/images/ref_03ipod_buds.jpg

I don't like jacket ones like this:

http://www.soundring.com.au/images/QZ99_lg.jpg

I DO like headphones like this:

http://web.ncf.ca/ew989/headphones_big.jpg

Ones that have the pads that cover your whole ear but don't surround them.

Can any one recommend decent sounding affordable ones that are the same style as the ones in the last picture? I'd prefer to spend less than $60 but I could be persuaded to spend a little more provided they are good headphones.

Thanks.

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There are Sennheisers PDX100, they are decent quality non-cup mini size. I believe they have a oversize model too that is non-cup...........EH1430.

Grado SR-60 is probably the best choice non-cups. Maybe a little oversized though for your taste.

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I agree with Sennheiser PX100. Not too much $ and very highly rated. They are also what you are looking for shape and fit-wise.

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Thanks for your help guys. I'll pick a pair of these up.

Scoot

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Thanks for your help guys. I'll pick a pair of these up.

Scoot

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Figured it was better to bump an old thread than start a new one.

My complain with earphones is that even when very loud you can still hear over them. There are often times when I want to tune people out... (=trying to sleep/concentrate etc)

How much sound do these let in?

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I realize you don't like the earbud style, but don't judge them all by the crappy ones included with the Ipod. Take a look at these. They fit inside the ear like ear plugs, don't aggrevate your ear canal and don't fall out. On top of that they provide much better sound than most other styles. You can get really fancy ones from other makers, but these Sony ones work well for me, and cost about $35 shipped. The model is MDR-EX71.

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Swede

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How much better are these than the ipod standard ones? Do you notice a better bass?

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I have a MP3 player from Creative, which has pretty much the same earphones as the Ipod. I noticed a big improvement in overall sound with the Sony plugs. The bass and mid range is much better, but the biggest difference is that they fit way deep in your ear canal compared to the standard ones so all the sound is directed at your ear.

Swede

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How much better are these than the ipod standard ones? Do you notice a better bass?

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If you want good earbuds, I have these and they kick ass.

GoT

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You're right. The Shure ones are outstanding. I just can't justify spending hundreds of dollars for ear buds that I carry with me all the time. The cords snap too easily.

Swede

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I've heard decent things about the Sony's, but if you want cheap earbuds, I'd rather go with the Sharp MD-33s.

I have the e2c earbuds, and Grado SR-125s myself.

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i consider myself to be a headphone geek. straight out my ipod i use the AKG K26p's, which you can find at http://www.headphone.com/products/he...akg-k-26-p.php
enjoy!

rj

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If you want good earbuds, I have these and they kick ass.

GoT

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actually shures are pretty damn good, until you consider...

http://www.headphone.com/products/he...-ue10-pro.php.

i would say theyre easily the best portable headphone in the world. but many find the 900 dollar price tag a bit steep. you can have custom earmolds made for super comfort too.

rj

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