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Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 02, 2006, 12:22:24 AM: I am sick of the Ipod earphones hurting my ears, not to mention their cr@p quality. Which headphones are the best which arent in ear, or huge beasts. I like the clip on ones like these the best, they seem to give you good sound, and dont look as stupid as big ass ones :lol:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/KOSS-KSC75-TITANIUM-SPORTS-PLUG-Headphones-ipod-zen-mp3_W0QQitemZ9704241788QQcategoryZ112529QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Anyone used these? Opinions?

Cheers.
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: Muttley on April 02, 2006, 09:36:39 AM: I just bought a set of these for using at work, and on the iPod:
http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/7886

Great sound, light, comfy and they fold up into a nice neat carry case.

Muttley
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: Kilby on April 02, 2006, 10:53:20 AM: Try these, theyre loud, comfortable and they leak almost no sound at all.

http://www.sony.co.uk/view/ShowProduct.action?product=MDR-EX71SL&site=odw_en_GB&pageType=Overview&category=HEA+Walkman
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: sambo on April 02, 2006, 10:55:12 AM: YES ROB!!!! i have those EXACT ones.... they're sooooo good.... they never fall out, have different head sizes so you can get LOADS of bass and stuff if you want as well... they're damn excellent
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 02, 2006, 11:17:34 AM: hmm I dunno if I wanna spend that much money on in ear ones, I've never found in ear to be comfortable atall. Also, Muttley I've heard cheap Senheisers arent much cop but you seem to love em so..

I've also heard Koss Porta-pro are very good for the money, which is why I thought I'd look at those Koss clip on ones.
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: Kilby on April 02, 2006, 11:33:52 AM: I used to hate in ear until I started using these as they are actually comfortable.

Game (the games shop) actually do a copy of them for about 7 quid which arnt too bad (and an even better copy for about 13 with Neodymium magnets just like the Sonys).

Rob...
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: sambo on April 02, 2006, 11:41:41 AM: yer i hate in-ears like the apple ones... they hurt so bad.... but with these i dont think i actually notice when they're in my ears.... they fit soo well and are soft and squidgy so dont hurt

and the sound is awesome
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: Kilby on April 02, 2006, 11:49:53 AM: Quote from: sambo
yer they fit soo well and are soft and squidgy so dont hurt

That quote also sounds awsome I'm gonna use it as my new tagline

Rob...
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 02, 2006, 12:04:20 PM: Quote from: sambo
yer i hate in-ears like the apple ones... they hurt so bad.... but with these i dont think i actually notice when they're in my ears.... they fit soo well and are soft and squidgy so dont hurt

and the sound is awesome

Yeah the apple ones are true ear rapers. I might try those sony ones afterall then seeing as I can probably find em cheap on ebay anyway.. I could get some big beastly ones for computer use I guess.. I dont mind looking a tw@t in my own room :lol:
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: sambo on April 02, 2006, 12:13:40 PM: good idea tom lol

HAHA!!! ive made two sig's and counting... 8)
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 02, 2006, 12:26:47 PM: OOh what are these like anyone?!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/NEW-KOSS-PLUG-HEADPHONES-EARPHONES-FOR-ZEN-MP3-SONY_W0QQitemZ9703716043QQcategoryZ73839QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItem

They are cheaper than the sonys and apparently the foam provides a custom fit..?
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on April 02, 2006, 01:10:54 PM: This company who make in ear monitors make some good if v expensive headphones

http://www.ultimateears.com/superfi/superfi.htm
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 02, 2006, 02:14:48 PM: Quote from: FELINEGUITARS
This company who make in ear monitors make some good if v expensive headphones

http://www.ultimateears.com/superfi/superfi.htm

Yeah they just LOOK expensive :lol: Anyway I think I'm goin out for a drive soon so I'll have to go to Currys and maybe get some cheap copies of those sony ones if they have em :P
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: schmendict on April 03, 2006, 01:39:06 PM: Ive got some on ear JVC headphones i already told you about, with UBER bass.
Turns out they rock for a tenner.
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: Dakine on April 03, 2006, 03:00:08 PM: +1 with Feline.
I wanted to upgrade my Apple Nano headphones.
Did a ton of research and a/b testing.
Finally bought set of Ultimate Ears 5pro.
Yeah not cheap (although prob. lot cheaper here) but excellent dual driver in ear monitors.
The wire is bendable at the actual monitor to form around your ear. The cable is replaceable seperately (if ever broken). Comes with great metal storage/carry case. Also comes with attenuator, adaptor, cleaning device,several different sets of ear tips.
As said, probably way more than ya wanna pay though.
i had the sony set but they coloured the sound ALOT.
To get a good sound a price has to be paid.
The nano, which does not have best eq of the Apples, I run on flat eq with the UE as they are that good. I did NOT get the UE5pro B series as B is for bass and is VERY boomy for like hip hop and rap stuff.
Title: Good earphones for ipod/computer music late at night
Post by: _tom_ on April 03, 2006, 03:08:19 PM: hmm I havent seen anywere in the UK but I'm guessing they are too expensive.. especially for in ear which may not even be comfy for me.. Anyway I've been recommended some Sennheiser pmx60 which look comfy and apparently sound good with the lower output devices such as Ipods..