iPhone headphones recommendations?
- KVRAF
- 37533 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
My iPhone headphones have died in one ear (well they were Sennheiser earbuds). Been looking round shops all afternoon but can't seem to fnd the right mix of features - ideally I'm looking for:
- Good sound quality (obviously) - I play a wide range of music types inc classical and jazz
- Good at blocking out external sounds (and also that won't bleed sound and annoy people) - I mainly use these on the train to work
- Won't fall out easily - some earbuds just don't fit well and are always falling out or coming loose - however I'm not sure if the alternatives would be as good at blocking out sounds or stopping sound annoying others = tried taking my open backed Sennheiser 650's on a long train journey once and it was no good as they annoyed everyone else even if they were great for me - would closed be any good?
- Inline volume/track control would be a bonus
- Not sure about active noise cancelling ones - does it affect the music? Are they more bulky to carry round?
- Good sound quality (obviously) - I play a wide range of music types inc classical and jazz
- Good at blocking out external sounds (and also that won't bleed sound and annoy people) - I mainly use these on the train to work
- Won't fall out easily - some earbuds just don't fit well and are always falling out or coming loose - however I'm not sure if the alternatives would be as good at blocking out sounds or stopping sound annoying others = tried taking my open backed Sennheiser 650's on a long train journey once and it was no good as they annoyed everyone else even if they were great for me - would closed be any good?
- Inline volume/track control would be a bonus
- Not sure about active noise cancelling ones - does it affect the music? Are they more bulky to carry round?
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- Skunk Mod
- 21249 posts since 10 Jun, 2004 from Pony Pasture
I'm enjoying my Skullcandy... um, what are they called? Ah -- Full Metal Jackets. If you don't need the inline mic you can get the similar (identical?) Titans for substantially less. The FMJs seem to be made for bass emphasis, which isn't my thing, but I never turn them up very loud* so it doesn't get obnoxious. Other than that they're comfortable, fit my ears well, and produce good, clean sound.
P.S.: I use them with a Droid X. Work great with iPhones too.
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* Don't tell Skullcandy or they'll revoke my ownership for insufficiently extreme rad-ness.
P.S.: I use them with a Droid X. Work great with iPhones too.
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* Don't tell Skullcandy or they'll revoke my ownership for insufficiently extreme rad-ness.
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- KVRian
- 763 posts since 27 Sep, 2009 from Bristol UK
These i find very good..
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-IMAGE-S ... 598&sr=8-3
Mine cost 75 quid but i have seen them around for about 45.
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... CDoQ8wIwAg#
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-IMAGE-S ... 598&sr=8-3
Mine cost 75 quid but i have seen them around for about 45.
http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalo ... CDoQ8wIwAg#
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- KVRAF
- 4908 posts since 10 Aug, 2004 from Colorado Springs
First of all, I have to put a disclaimer here that I work for Westone.aMUSEd wrote:My iPhone headphones have died in one ear (well they were Sennheiser earbuds). Been looking round shops all afternoon but can't seem to fnd the right mix of features - ideally I'm looking for:
- Good sound quality (obviously) - I play a wide range of music types inc classical and jazz
- Good at blocking out external sounds (and also that won't bleed sound and annoy people) - I mainly use these on the train to work
- Won't fall out easily - some earbuds just don't fit well and are always falling out or coming loose - however I'm not sure if the alternatives would be as good at blocking out sounds or stopping sound annoying others = tried taking my open backed Sennheiser 650's on a long train journey once and it was no good as they annoyed everyone else even if they were great for me - would closed be any good?
- Inline volume/track control would be a bonus
- Not sure about active noise cancelling ones - does it affect the music? Are they more bulky to carry round?
That said, I went to work there because I fell in love with their in-ear-monitors and earphones.
Click thee here: http://www.westonemusicproducts.com/products
I don't know what your budget is, but we meet all of your criteria.
-Scott
- KVRist
- 211 posts since 3 Dec, 2007 from Cambridge, UK
These, and none else: http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/soundma ... k-red.html
...absolutely mental for the price, look nowhere else! The E10S are the Android/iPhone equivalent.
...absolutely mental for the price, look nowhere else! The E10S are the Android/iPhone equivalent.

