Best headphones/earbuds ever?

Started by Rabbit December 12th, 2009 10:04 PM
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I'm partial to my Philips SHE5910, because the sound quality and depth is really outstanding, but they don't get very high customer reviews. That makes me wonder if there are better headphones out there.

So, what are you personally using? And what would you buy if you had the cash?

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I have this 200 dollar one by some expensive company. Its got a volume controller and also sound amplifier. Its that one starting with S and has a really long name.


... lol XD

I didnt really invest in this though, because... I got it for free during my naughty periods.

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Yes i get free stuff when I'm being naughty at shopping centres and stuff XD

As in thievery!? *Casts stones*. Lol jk. But still...

Those anti brain tumor headphones are awesome looking. Lol (I'm being totally serious.) I like Skull Candies for their aesthetic effect. But I don't know about them being "top quality" in terms of acoustics.
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also; before we derive away from the original topic; I also get Original iPod earphones for $5 :D

THOSE are good.
Really? I hate mine. o.o Cheapest earphones ever, crappy rubber that peels off, poor sound quality and they keep falling out...maybe my ears aren't designed for them? I really feel like I need instructions on how to wear them properly. Or maybe mine are an older version? Didn't they release new marshmallowy ones in rainbow colours for the iPod Chrome?

Those anti brain tumor headphones are awesome looking. Lol (I'm being totally serious.)
Lol really? What do they look like?

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I got a new nano the other week, AND OMG EW I HATE THE EARPHONES THAT COME WITH IT :;

I... don't know what the ones I'm using now are :3;

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Sennheiser is the brand b.p was referencing. They also make these (HD650), which are the best headphones I know. Of course, I can't actually afford them; I'm using the still-pretty good (and much cheaper) HD201.
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I read somewhere that all headphones and earphones have the same sound quality. I think it was in an article on Cracked. Anyway, I'm using a cheap one. I think it's name is Sony MDR-G45. I don't care much for all the features, but I would like some expensive ones, though (seeing as how they come with really neat stuff). If I had the cash, I would get some ones that would last a while (I don't really know any brands of head/earphones).
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Sennheiser is the brand b.p was referencing. They also make these (HD650), which are the best headphones I know. Of course, I can't actually afford them; I'm using the still-pretty good (and much cheaper) HD201.
I had HD202, they were pretty damn awesome until the right side stopped working ;o;

And as for best, it seems that Bose is praised a lot by audiophiles

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Argh PC crashes. Anyway, my post basically said "Bose isn't as good as they used to be, and yes you can tell difference in headphone quality."
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I've had my fair share of headphones over the years, from JVC to Audiovox, about a year a go I splirgeed and bought a set of Bose on-ears and I must say the quality is almost unmatched. Senheiser is close, but Bose is still my choice for sound quality and range.
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Really? I hate mine. o.o Cheapest earphones ever, crappy rubber that peels off, poor sound quality and they keep falling out...maybe my ears aren't designed for them? I really feel like I need instructions on how to wear them properly. Or maybe mine are an older version? Didn't they release new marshmallowy ones in rainbow colours for the iPod Chrome?



Lol really? What do they look like?


Lol the orginal pair costed $1500. But supposedly they reduce the EMF radiation by 98%. Idk haha. Tumors be gone!

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Ear canal speakers (drastically different than earbuds) actually give you the best quality, but the comfort tradeoff isn't something I'm wiling to make. I don't like sticking things into my ear canal. :/
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Ear canal speakers (drastically different than earbuds) actually give you the best quality, but the comfort tradeoff isn't something I'm wiling to make. I don't like sticking things into my ear canal. :/
Actually, I much prefer in-ear headphones. They seem to stay in better, and are actually comfier for extended periods of time or for lying down. Also, they fact that you can listen to them at a lower volume, due to the noise-cancelling, is better for your ears in the long run.

I have a pair of TDK headphones. They cost AU$25, and are still the best pair I've ever used. I've tried the mid-range Senheisers and I still prefer mine. Anyway, the rubber end of the headphones eventually wore out and came off. I bought a pair of $70 Phillips Headphones, used them for a month, and then ripped the rubber canal-tubes off the end and put them back on my TDK pair. I'm happy again.

That said, when it comes to old-style earphones (ie: not in-ear), I'm pretty damn impressed by the Sony ones that came with my Walkman.

I've got to say, the top-of-the-range Skullcandy headphones (over the head) are just awesome.

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Yes i get free stuff when I'm being naughty at shopping centres and stuff XD


also; before we derive away from the original topic; I also get Original iPod earphones for $5 :D

THOSE are good.
In other words you stole it. -_-

I have some generic Korean brand of headphones. They work fine though. I can't stand earbuds. I have a pair of them as well, but I never use them because they give me a headache.

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I love my Apple Headphones. I know a lot of people dont like them and think their awful. And I admit with my first iPod they fell apart after a week. When I got my touch i gave them another go. And here I am a year later. the rubber may have came off. But I just took it off and it is not at all uncomfortable. Very satisfied!

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I love my Apple Headphones. I know a lot of people dont like them and think their awful. And I admit with my first iPod they fell apart after a week. When I got my touch i gave them another go. And here I am a year later. the rubber may have came off. But I just took it off and it is not at all uncomfortable. Very satisfied!
If you're talking about the earbuds, the sound quality is absolutely horrible. It sounds like you're listening to music through a tin can.
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If you're talking about the earbuds, the sound quality is absolutely horrible. It sounds like you're listening to music through a tin can.
Finally, I thought I was the only one xD


I usually use any headphones I can find in my house.
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