iPhone earphones/ear buds

EmpireF4i · 06-20-2009, 04:42 PM

Im looking for something other than the stock ear buds that come with the phone. I bought some Vmoda ear buds, but after about 4 months, the cable broke right where the wire meets the connector and when I moved, the cable moved and the music or whatever would cut in and out. They sounded awesome while they worked, but they were $100 and only lasted a few months.

Has anyone tried the Beats by Dre earphones? I was looking at them at the store and they have a flat instead of round cable so it looks like they wont bend like the round ones will and might last longer.

Pagan · 06-21-2009, 02:32 PM

I am on my 3rd pair of ear buds from Skull Candy. For the cost you cannot beat the quality of sound from them. I have even found them for super cheap from places like Staples compared to a Best Buy.

Neph · 06-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Haven't tried the ones in question, but I'd recommend these:

Buds: Amazon.com: Creative EP-630 In-Ear Headphones: Electronics

Reviews: Headphone Reviews :: Creative Creative Labs EP 630

Great price, good isolation, and above average sound quality. There's a little bit of wire noise, but I think that comes with a lot of low-mid quality buds.

Vepil · 06-21-2009, 06:04 PM

Beats by Dre suck for the iPhone, just my experience the phone just cannot drive them to sound like they should. I really like my sennheiser cx300 for the money, had these for a couple years now. I also got the sennheiser MM 50 iP to use with my iPhone and it works great. Found them on sale at newegg for $50 a few months back.

Sennheiser USA - Headphones and Headsets - Microphones

Tallyn · 06-21-2009, 06:08 PM

These are expensive, but I've had them for years and have loved them for every second. Passive noise isolation = win.

Etymotic Research, Inc. - ER-4 MicroPro Insert Earphones

bouhhan · 06-23-2009, 10:37 AM

with the new iphone update i'm in the market for a pair of bluetooth stereo buds. was thinking about these but they're getting less than average reviews: link

anyone hear of anything decent?

EmpireF4i · 06-24-2009, 10:40 AM

The only thing that sucks about most aftermarket earphones/buds is that they dont have the control button on the headset that allows you to answer calls, activate the voice control and change the volume without having to take the phone out of your pocket.

Eyashusa · 06-24-2009, 11:02 AM

I have the Bose ear buds and they are awesome, albeit expensive.

Bose In-Ear Headphones â€“ Audio Headphones - Bose Headsets and Headphones

The skully candy ones recommended earlier are good too. I got a pair free with the last season of Entourage on DVD.

Edit: one of the good things about the Bose ear buds is you can listen to the music loud and people around you can't hear it. I fucking hated being on the train early in the morning (if I'm not listening to my own iPod) and hearing people blast their music through the stock iPod ear buds. No one wants to hear your fucking techno at 6:30 in the morning except you champ.

Tallyn · 06-24-2009, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyashusa

I have the Bose ear buds and they are awesome, albeit expensive.

Bose In-Ear Headphones â€“ Audio Headphones - Bose Headsets and Headphones

The skully candy ones recommended earlier are good too. I got a pair free with the last season of Entourage on DVD.

Edit: one of the good things about the Bose ear buds is you can listen to the music loud and people around you can't hear it. I fucking hated being on the train early in the morning (if I'm not listening to my own iPod) and hearing people blast their music through the stock iPod ear buds. No one wants to hear your fucking techno at 6:30 in the morning except you champ.

I tried the Bose headphones and hated them because the fit on my ear canal was terrible. YMMV.

Eyashusa · 06-24-2009, 02:00 PM

My dad says the same thing. I assume you tried all 3 different sizes of the ear tip things right?

Tallyn · 06-24-2009, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eyashusa

My dad says the same thing. I assume you tried all 3 different sizes of the ear tip things right?

Yeah, my ears just didn't work well with them. I assume it's just specific to your particular physiology. Other friends of mine had good experiences with the Bose set and hated the Etymotics that I love. It's the sort of thing that's essential to try before you buy, or at least make sure you can return them.

Vepil · 06-25-2009, 04:32 AM

That happen to me with the Shures. Damn nice buds but they just will not fit properly.

Eomer · 06-25-2009, 09:22 AM

I have a set of Sennheiser buds, I think CX200 or 300. They're fucking phenomenal. I also have a set of PX100's, but I almost never use them because they annoy the SHIT out of anyone near me, you can pretty much use them as speakers for an MP3 player if you want. Oh and a pair of MX70's (again, I think) for sports/running.

I'm sure there's other brands that are equivalent or even better (Grado etc), but from where I stand I can't see any reason to ever buy headphones that aren't Sennheiser. They're fantastic.

Cor · 06-25-2009, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vepil

That happen to me with the Shures. Damn nice buds but they just will not fit properly.

Which Shure sleeves did you use? My E500's came with 12 different types of sleeves to try out - the black foams turned out to be the most comfortable for me but my brother uses a triflange with his.

The problem with IEM's is definitely finding the right fit. But once that's sorted, they sound amazing.

To the OP - supposedly the Apple IEM's are good. People on head-fi had pretty good things to say about them.

Apple In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic - Apple Store (U.S.)

They're reasonably priced for a dual driver set of headphones.

The Dauntless One · 06-25-2009, 02:06 PM

There are plenty of good companies out there that provide good in-ear phones with mic nowadays. Just depends on how much you want to spend.

Some suggestions:

Ultimate Ears (super.fi 4 vi, super.fi 5 vi, triple.fi 10 vi)
Shure (none of them but they can come with push to talk)
Etymotics (HF2)

As for the apple, I have no clue. I personally would stay away. You never know what drivers they use for their headphones. I would also stay away from Bose. They lick balls. If The Beat was around 150-200 range I would go for it though but for MSRP? I would pass.

EDIT: If you buy Skull Candy I will personally send ninjas after you...

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Pagan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 282 -1 Internets	I am on my 3rd pair of ear buds from Skull Candy. For the cost you cannot beat the quality of sound from them. I have even found them for super cheap from places like Staples compared to a Best Buy. __________________

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Eyashusa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,305	I have the Bose ear buds and they are awesome, albeit expensive. Bose In-Ear Headphones â€“ Audio Headphones - Bose Headsets and Headphones The skully candy ones recommended earlier are good too. I got a pair free with the last season of Entourage on DVD. Edit: one of the good things about the Bose ear buds is you can listen to the music loud and people around you can't hear it. I fucking hated being on the train early in the morning (if I'm not listening to my own iPod) and hearing people blast their music through the stock iPod ear buds. No one wants to hear your fucking techno at 6:30 in the morning except you champ. Last edited by Eyashusa; 06-24-2009 at 11:08 AM..

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06-21-2009, 04:51 PM	#3 (permalink)
Neph Late to the party Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 843 +6 Internets	Haven't tried the ones in question, but I'd recommend these: Buds: Amazon.com: Creative EP-630 In-Ear Headphones: Electronics Reviews: Headphone Reviews :: Creative Creative Labs EP 630 Great price, good isolation, and above average sound quality. There's a little bit of wire noise, but I think that comes with a lot of low-mid quality buds.

06-21-2009, 06:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vepil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 215 +2 Internets	Beats by Dre suck for the iPhone, just my experience the phone just cannot drive them to sound like they should. I really like my sennheiser cx300 for the money, had these for a couple years now. I also got the sennheiser MM 50 iP to use with my iPhone and it works great. Found them on sale at newegg for $50 a few months back. Sennheiser USA - Headphones and Headsets - Microphones

06-21-2009, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
Tallyn None Given Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 580	These are expensive, but I've had them for years and have loved them for every second. Passive noise isolation = win. Etymotic Research, Inc. - ER-4 MicroPro Insert Earphones

06-23-2009, 10:37 AM	#6 (permalink)
bouhhan putting flesh on the bones of my dreams Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 373	with the new iphone update i'm in the market for a pair of bluetooth stereo buds. was thinking about these but they're getting less than average reviews: link anyone hear of anything decent?

06-24-2009, 02:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Eyashusa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,305	My dad says the same thing. I assume you tried all 3 different sizes of the ear tip things right?

06-25-2009, 04:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Vepil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 215 +2 Internets	That happen to me with the Shures. Damn nice buds but they just will not fit properly.

06-25-2009, 09:22 AM	#13 (permalink)
Eomer You mean I can change this? Neat! Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,975 +66 Internets	I have a set of Sennheiser buds, I think CX200 or 300. They're fucking phenomenal. I also have a set of PX100's, but I almost never use them because they annoy the SHIT out of anyone near me, you can pretty much use them as speakers for an MP3 player if you want. Oh and a pair of MX70's (again, I think) for sports/running. I'm sure there's other brands that are equivalent or even better (Grado etc), but from where I stand I can't see any reason to ever buy headphones that aren't Sennheiser. They're fantastic.

06-25-2009, 02:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
The Dauntless One Flaccid Steel Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver Posts: 2,275	There are plenty of good companies out there that provide good in-ear phones with mic nowadays. Just depends on how much you want to spend. Some suggestions: Ultimate Ears (super.fi 4 vi, super.fi 5 vi, triple.fi 10 vi) Shure (none of them but they can come with push to talk) Etymotics (HF2) As for the apple, I have no clue. I personally would stay away. You never know what drivers they use for their headphones. I would also stay away from Bose. They lick balls. If The Beat was around 150-200 range I would go for it though but for MSRP? I would pass. EDIT: If you buy Skull Candy I will personally send ninjas after you...