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Good quality earbuds?

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ohmythugaim
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I'm looking to get some legit good quality earbuds, budget of around $100-$120. Any recommendations?
Feb 9 2012 12:31PM
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Bateman
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i like the ones that comes with ipods and iphones, and apple products in general. the white ones, with adjustable audio etc on the side.
Feb 9 2012 12:36PM
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Errl
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i heard the searchbar makes nice ones
Feb 9 2012 12:36PM
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Balto
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bose
Feb 9 2012 12:39PM
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Benjo
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godawful.

klipsch s4 are decent, they are $60. If you want to spend more i reccomend you to get headphones.

inb4 beats, skullcandy.
Feb 9 2012 12:41PM
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Spinoza
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I too prefer apple earbuds. They fit nice where the other kind go deeper and are uncomfortable. If I really want outstanding sound I'll wear headphones otherwise apples's are adequate
Feb 9 2012 12:43PM
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Bateman
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^ever since beats got so goddamn mainstream and popular around here i just cant stand the looks of them. Also the beats earplugs are so fucking long, on of my friend got one stuck in his ear, and he needed a doctor to pull it out, with blood etc... yuck.


i have an old skullcandy headset and they suck. leaking sound and bad fit on my head. not the icons tho, and not the huge ass ones.
Feb 9 2012 12:44PM
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dirtylion27
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change your icon.. thief
Feb 9 2012 12:44PM
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Bateman
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thanks for putting my thoughts in here :)
Feb 9 2012 12:47PM
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ryano
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these are the best ones for your money.. 70 bucks. and you can spend another 20 if you want the inline phone button thing..(S4i)..

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noise reduction
frequency response down to 10, up to 19 or 20k.
super comfy, different sized rubber insert things


again, best in ears.. i work with an audio engineer that recommended em to me. and they live up to their word
Feb 9 2012 12:47PM
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skifoo
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I just simply hate that kind of ear buds. Feels awful when you have to stick them inside your head.
Feb 9 2012 12:52PM
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ryano
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it deff is a different kind of feeling.. but if you want quality sound with high lows and mids and also noise reduction, in-ears are the way to go.
Feb 9 2012 12:55PM
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ohmythugaim
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These look pretty legit. I actually prefer the in-ear kind, the audio quality is so much better...

I also would love to find some headphones that, at max volume, will be too loud to listen to. Also something with super legit bass.



I have considered headphones but i prefer the convenience of buds.
Feb 9 2012 1:00PM
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Keyjibbs
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I bought some Nixon Microblaster's a few months back after breaking like 10 pairs of earbuds within a 3 month time period. There are the only headphones that haven't broke on me and sound very nice. They also come with the 3 button mic and are very comfortable to have in for long periods of time They retail for like $100 but you can find them for like $35-40 on Ebay and the blow away any other earbud in that price category.
Feb 9 2012 1:03PM
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ryano
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go to best buy, and buy some, try em out, if you dont like them, return em.

but really, you wont find in ears with this low of frequency response. most only go down to 18-25db's.. these go to 10, so you hear the deep part of the bass.

also, i dont listen to my music at full volume with these
Feb 9 2012 1:06PM
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Phil-X-
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this
Feb 9 2012 1:12PM
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foodisfun
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PM'd you about a pair of Sol Republic Amps HD I have for sale. Here's one review-

Feb 9 2012 1:20PM
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theBearJew
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I got some Yurbuds from best buy for like 40 bucks. They wrap around your ear. Good sound and never fall out. I used them to run, work out, ride and everything. I like them.
Feb 9 2012 1:23PM
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Lé.Skiing
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as hard as it may be to believe but check out some panasonic ear buds I got the ergo ones and they fit like a glove and the bass is like a boss.  they were fairly cheap too. 
Feb 9 2012 1:25PM
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CheddarJack
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Click for larger image Pros: amazing acoustics and bass, very wide range, crisp, clean sound, insanely comfertable and don't fall out. Con: no noise reduction whatsoever. Bottom line: yes, I'd recommend them to a friend - best headphones I've ever owned imo
Feb 9 2012 1:53PM
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ryano
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you're paying for the name on these. if you're dropping 100 bucks on in ears, they better have noise reduction..
Feb 9 2012 1:58PM
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Errl
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whaaaat get outta here ;D
Feb 9 2012 1:58PM
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panojibber
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Those S4s are like little speakers for your head, its awesome. They have a great bass response too. Turn them up and they get very loud, but its not painful. They also have an awesome warranty.
Feb 9 2012 2:03PM
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Balto
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they block out noise just fine, i have a pair and love them, plus the tip that goes into your upper ear is fucking genius, they will NEVER fall out
Feb 9 2012 2:11PM
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rockySMDross
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The Skullcandy Fix are the best headphones iv ever had i would definitely recommend them.
Feb 9 2012 2:12PM
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ryano
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Feb 9 2012 2:18PM
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DurrrLapz
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Idk i really like the skullcandy titan earbuds but maybe thats just me
Feb 9 2012 2:21PM
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stupendous-man
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seriously this, awesome quality and dont fall out
Feb 9 2012 2:26PM
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ChocolateMilk.
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These are epic got a pair for Christmas i would say they have a little noise reduction.
And usually ear buds besides the ones that come with iPods don't fit in my ears or stay these stay perfectly.
Feb 9 2012 2:30PM
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Wompuscat
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I agree with Bose IE2. Theyre what I have and they are just simply phenomenal. They dont block out the most noise, but sound quality and comfort is just fucking awesome. I use em for running and working out and where I have oddly shaped ears and most in-ears fall out, these are solid, just never move.
Feb 9 2012 2:56PM
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skifoo
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Doesn't wires get damaged on expensive ear buds? I buy cheaps ear buds only because wires always get damaged, as I use them during sports..
Feb 9 2012 3:03PM
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REDFRO420
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Most earbuds suck if you want good quality you need to get headphones got mine for like 40$ and they sound awesome i can put music as loud as i want and it never gets staticy
Feb 9 2012 3:57PM
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dirtylion27
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not really feeling the winky face shit...
Feb 9 2012 7:18PM
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PlaygroundRapist
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AKG Acoustics K3003 Reference Class 3-Way Headphones:

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http://www.amazon.com/AKG-Acoustics-Reference-Class-Headphones/dp/B006Q4NSK8/ref=sr_1_7?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1328833213&sr=1-7
Feb 9 2012 7:30PM
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GavinW
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I really recomend the monster turbines. They sound great. they cost like 140-170 but its well worth the extra money
Feb 9 2012 7:31PM
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.JPolster
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These.
Feb 9 2012 7:34PM
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POHTAYDO
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Skull candy titans are my favorite.
Feb 9 2012 8:09PM
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J.Quest
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Trust me, regardless if you like this or not before once you try them you will be amazed. These are hands down the best earbuds

Feb 9 2012 8:10PM
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PlaygroundRapist
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no they aren't.

These are:
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Feb 9 2012 8:16PM
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RickAstley
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why does everyone insist on stealing my icon
Feb 9 2012 8:16PM
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ryano
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if you're going to go into that price range, ultimate ears make the best in ears.. 3 drivers.. hi mids lows, custom fit.. sound soooo titties.
Feb 9 2012 8:20PM
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Aidan-G
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I got ear pollution ones for like 20 or 30 bucks and they're pretty good
Feb 9 2012 8:23PM
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PlaygroundRapist
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Actually no, these are three times as expensive as UE's

If you demand the very, very best from your earphones, and have a catalogue of lossless music files to fawn over, the AKG K3003s make the perfect companion.
Feb 9 2012 8:23PM
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ryano
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if you're going to spend that much on in ears, you mise well get them custom fit.. UE custom fit in ear monitors win IMO
Feb 9 2012 8:30PM
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james6345789
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Please tell me you didn't buy those... FOURTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS?
Feb 9 2012 8:33PM
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Alpine3
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yesssssss. one of the best $80-100 ive ever spent.

i actually do think they have a bit of noise reduction tho. i mean, if your listening to your music loud then u wont hear shit. no it doesn't have "noise reduction" but the way they fit, they let very little noise in IMO
Feb 9 2012 8:34PM
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Heart
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heres a guide of

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from $20 to the top of the line

personally i have the klipsch s4 and they are amazing for the price. almost everyone who tries my pair wants to buy a pair for themselves afterwards.
Feb 9 2012 8:35PM
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Errl
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not really feeling the bad attitude. cheer up man!
Feb 10 2012 7:26PM
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Benji.
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beat tours. solid sound, dope looks, dope cable.

be a man and spend that extra $30. what else are you gonna buy with 30 bucks
Feb 10 2012 7:57PM
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jason...
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panasonic. best headphones ever
Feb 10 2012 7:59PM
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Mister.F
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buds for a hundred bucks?! The only ones i know of are Bose, pretty sick tho
Feb 10 2012 8:00PM
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