CHR1S Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 I currently use some Sony MDR-EX85LP In ear headphones, they are ok but lack something. I think they are the model I have, they were only £15 I think. I use them for running so need to fit well and I don't like big ones for out and about. Could I realistically improve on those for say £40 budget? If so what do you guys recommend? I would like bass and good mid but prefer a subtle less harsh treble.
mjs_mjs Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 i use sennheiser cx300II would seem to fit you'r bill. mine came with 3 different size rubber inserts for different size ears. good overall frequency response at a reasonable output level. I use them as in ear monitors when drumming and they keep up with my thrash metal playing, so they can go to a painful volume. only bad thing is the cable is not an even split, its a round the neck job with one earphone longer than the other. 1
Norphy Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Before I got a set of (probably) unrelated ear infections, I had a pair of these: Sennheiser Worldwide - MM 50 iPhone which seemed pretty good to me.You can get them for around £40. I use these: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/home_en.nsf/root/private_headsets_mobile_music_504164 now but if you're out and about running I guess they're not much use to you! Edited April 20, 2011 by Norphy 1
SimpleSi Posted April 20, 2011 Posted April 20, 2011 I've no idea on model But Sennheiser's are the only choice for people with money when it comes to headphones Si 1
DAZZD88 Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 Sennheisers again, specifically the CX300 II Precision ones. I had some and they were awesome. They block pretty much all external noise which is great for ignoring the wife/girlfriend/mother etc... I'm going to get some today, just had to wait to get paid first. eBay are cheapest but beware fakes, there are loads kicking about. Should only cost about £10-£20 from eBay. Anywhere else, probably about £25-£35. 1
speckytecky Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 On the other hand W H Smiths have a half price sale on a couple of headphones currently. Not sure what the make is but I picked up a pair of the in ear type (with 3 different sized buds) for under a tenner. They have an even cable length too. They do the job for me. 1
CHR1S Posted April 21, 2011 Author Posted April 21, 2011 Can you just go into say HMV and test them out?
Norphy Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 I doubt it. Would you want to put a pair of in-ear headphones which untold numbers of random people had jammed into their ears? I wouldn't!
tommej Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Sennheisers again, specifically the CX300 II Precision ones. I had some and they were awesome. They block pretty much all external noise which is great for ignoring the wife/girlfriend/mother etc... I'm going to get some today, just had to wait to get paid first. eBay are cheapest but beware fakes, there are loads kicking about. Should only cost about £10-£20 from eBay. Anywhere else, probably about £25-£35. I'd avoid these on ebay, lots of fakes about. Get em from amazon for £18 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-CX-300-II-Precision-Noise-Isolating/dp/B001EZYMTK/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303380016&sr=1-3 Great headphones Also please be careful when running with these, especially near roads. I've nearly hit so many idiots who don't look when crossing the street who have headphones in and don't realize a car is coming. Edited April 21, 2011 by tommej 1
DAZZD88 Posted April 21, 2011 Posted April 21, 2011 While that's true, there were also a whole load of fakes on Amazon and Play.com at one point so there still maybe some kicking about. Best way to find out whether theres a chance of the item being a fake, is to read the negative feedback (if there's anything that puts the validity of your item in doubt, then avoid that seller). 1
DAZZD88 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Latest update: They've arrived and look to be genuine. Sound genuine. For £11 I'm one happy camper.
CHR1S Posted April 27, 2011 Author Posted April 27, 2011 Latest update: They've arrived and look to be genuine. Sound genuine. For £11 I'm one happy camper. Cool, I held off getting mine, could you post a pic please?
bondbill2k2 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 MIght sound daft but I thought id throw this in here, these are brilliant! Brought myself a set as a cheap headset for the PC and they make amazing headphones. Not sure if they do a headphone without mic option but wouldnt supprise me Cosonic Black Multimedia Headphone With Microphone.. | Ebuyer.com
CHR1S Posted April 27, 2011 Author Posted April 27, 2011 MIght sound daft but I thought id throw this in here, these are brilliant! Might be troublesome jogging with those on tho ;-)
somabc Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Definitely Sennheiser (or if you want to spend more Grado). I own both but use the Sennheiser more often. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grado_Labs
bondbill2k2 Posted April 27, 2011 Posted April 27, 2011 Might be troublesome jogging with those on tho ;-) Nothing some scissors cant sort out! 1
DAZZD88 Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 (edited) Cool, I held off getting mine, could you post a pic please? Well, the latest update is...they're broken. Some drunken fool came in to my house between Saturday night and Sunday morning, used my earphones, fell asleep and then woke up and ran off. Cue me waking up to find the jack still in the socket on my laptop but not attached to the actual earphones. D'oh! Damn that drunken fool!! DISCLAIMER: In no way do I advocate getting ridiculously drunk. Edited May 9, 2011 by DAZZD88 Added a disclaimer
CHR1S Posted May 9, 2011 Author Posted May 9, 2011 Well, the latest update is...they're broken. Some drunken fool came in to my house between Saturday night and Sunday morning, used my earphones, fell asleep and then woke up and ran off. Cue me waking up to find the jack still in the socket on my laptop but not attached to the actual earphones. D'oh! Damn that drunken fool!! DISCLAIMER: In no way do I advocate getting ridiculously drunk. So you broke them?? lol
Domino Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 I've no idea on model But Sennheiser's are the only choice for people with money when it comes to headphones Si The only choice for people with no imagination you mean ;-) I don't mind the various sets I have, but reproduction is really good, but the sound profile is a bit 'flat' for my liking. however the equivilant Klipsch's for each range always have a much more kicking sound. and the build quality tends to be a little better. Play.com - Buy Klipsch Image S3 In-Ear Headphones online at Play.com and read reviews. Free delivery to UK and Europe! Klipsch Custom 1 - High Performance Noise-Isolating: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics If you find the sony's lacking you'll probably have the same issue with Sennheisers.. Just my two-pence 1
DAZZD88 Posted May 9, 2011 Posted May 9, 2011 So you broke them?? lol Yes and I have to say that I'm more gutted about breaking them than I am about ruining my bank account (and also small portions of my life).
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