well the last god damn rubber piece on my sony earbuds finally fell off this morning so I'm going to need some new ones.

stipulations:

1) must be available at best buy (in store) - can't wait 2 or 3 days. I'm totally impatient.
2) need to be under 30 bucks. - I'm totally poor.
3) must be earbud style - I'm totally... uh... into the earbud style.

that's about it. I've found two on there that stood out:

Burton Techs

and Sonys

anybody have any experience with either ones?

the main thing I didn't like about the old ones, other than the rubber pieces constantly coming off, was the fact that the god damn cords to your ears were different lengths. they were constantly imbalanced and horribly annoying. I mean who were the ad wizards who came up with that one?

I use these and find them highly effective:



You can find them in almost any pharmacy and sometimes in supermarkets too. They are very easy to use, you just stick one of the covered ends into your ear, twizzle it around, and then throw it away. Be careful not to poke too hard inside your ears as this can damage your brain. I love these earbuds as they are such good value too, you can get about a hundred for less than a dollar, and the packet will last you for months. Here's a tip: I like to use one end for the left ear, then the other end for the right ear (not necessarily in that order). If you do this, make sure both ends are covered with cotton, they do make some earbuds with just one cotton end.

I HATE YOU ALL

Dammit

Okay okay. I agree with you about the different length cords, the ones I have now are like that. I get that you are supposed to wear one around the back of your neck, but it lways ends up pulling down when I try it and it is uncomfortable. Next time I'll get normal length ones.

Here is my technique for buying earphones: I decide the maximum I want to spend, go to the store, look at all the ones they have, and pick whatever looks best which is closest to the maximum budget. As a rule, the more expensive the better, so don't go for the cheapest if you're willing to spend $30. Go for the $29.99 ones that fit your other criteria.

GOOD LUCK

we all know that this is exactly what I'm going to do anyways, regardless of what anybody posts here. I just wanted to start a thread.


hope I'll be able to tell what the cords are like while they're still in their packaging.

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rubbin's racin'.

I have an unused pair of Shures that are really good except they don't fit in my small freak sized ears. But I would want more than $30.

I've found the "marshmallow" style to be comfortable and so far, pretty sturdy. I got mine at best buy and I think they were about 20 bucks.

go ahead and ship them to me. I'll pay you whatever you want right after thanksgiving.

Ackbar!

Pay a crackhead to steal some high end earbuds. Beats has earbuds out now I am not sure how good they are but there regular headphones get rave reviews.

Don't be such a noob sal. Get these. Free shipping and everything


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16826159152

I just use the ones that came with my Ipod. Which makes me look cool, because everybody knows that I have a Ipod when they see them. And since having an Ipod is very special, as hardly anyone owns an Ipod or Iphone these days, I look very cool. You wanna look cool? Get Ipod earphones.

Probally your best post ever.

All of her posts are great.

anything under 30 bucks will sound like shit especially after you put them to work for a while


The best ones are made my SHURE they are amazing i think the cheapest pair are about 100 bucks but id recommend at least the one that are a level up from those. Which run for around 130. They are made for the pros. if your not looking to spend that much money take your pick cause they are all pretty much the same.

GOOD ear buds are gonna cost around 100 for a set.

but sigh you wont be as cool as people with ipod earbuds

I use these, SkullCandy earbuds. They're reasonably cheap (less than $35 IIRC), sound good, look good, and they're available at Best Buy. What else do you want?

this information three days ago.



guess I should let all those concerned know that I went out and bought some jvc's that evening. they're working ok. do all I need them to do.

But I bet you're going to turn around and go get those professional grade $130 earbuds, huh?

I'd bet SuitedAces' life on it.

thats not saying much

DIE!

Sorry to hijack but is their a site out there that independently reviews items like earbuds. Gonna ask for some better quality ones for Christmas(probally Monster Beats but I would like to research them a little more).

that's really not a hijack at all. that's completely on topic.

monster beat products are good but alot of your money is paying for what it looks like and not the parts inside. SHURE dominates the earbud market youll learn that quick. That is if your looking for QUALITY. My guess is sennheiser probably make a pretty good pair too that would be cheaper. I dont think any of SHURE sound isolating ear buds come in under 100 after its all said and done. They have a pair that run for 500 or something stupid like that.

These look good. Click the pic to go there:


I got these:

Poor criteria.

I have and love the Sennhieser 280HDs, but the high impedance is a slight issue with my iPod and I really need another pair anyway, besides not wanting to build and carry an amp around, so I think I'm going to fire off another barrel on the Grado SR80is. I will let you know how it works out.

Earbud people: do you use earbuds exclusively, or just when you're traveling or whatever?

I have such little interest in any kind of earbuds, and I've long wondered why they've become so popular. To me, having something in my ear is simply uncomfortable. So what's the deal? Explain them to me.

Picked this exact pair at Target two days ago. Meh, for $15 they get the job done.

I've found the ones with the 'marshmallow' padding on the inside much more comfortable than headphones. And, unless I'm going to shell out $100+ for some awesome, noice-cancelling ones, I've found the sound quality better as well.

I don't even know what 'kind' I have - I think they were like $12.

I use them when using my ipod and traveling, I use sennheiser over the ear at home. Ear buds take a little getting used to, but I prefer their sound to any other small headphone. After you wear them enough they aren't uncomfortable at all.

You both offered pretty good explanations. I think I have narrow ear canals or something, but maybe I'll try out some soft-looking-ones.

HEY IDIOTS



http://www.amazon.com/Bose-327279-0020-Bos...4566&sr=8-1


got these for christmas and they are by far the best earbuds I've ever had. fit really well, sound really good, and the cord is a good length and it doesn't slam together sending that horrible scratchy banging sound that cheaper earbud cords make. just thought I'd share.

I got some earbuds from the supermarket. They are "in ear" which means I need to remember to clean the wax off them sometime. They are very comfy, never make my ears feel sore, and they stay in really well. One annoying thing is that they sometimes make ocean noises, and they kinda amplify any sounds like when they tap against my earrings etc. What is really neat about them is the buds are magnetic so they stick together automatically, which means they are far less tanglacious than normal ear buds.

True story, I was just looking at earbuds on bestbuy.com and was gonna make a post about these.

Damn, forgot this was about earbuds.

I am looking for a new pair of over the ear headphones. Looking to spend no more than $200. Anyone have any decent recommendations. Hard to find places that let you actually listen to them before you buy them so was hoping to hear some hands on reviews from you fine folks.