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Best earbuds

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Ski-pilot
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I'm looking for some good earbuds. I know Beats are good but they are expensive. Do you have any recommendation?
Apr 22 2013 12:29PM
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RimJobber
Posts: 3313 - Karma: 10,058
The reposts by skullcandy are decent
I prefer the seachbar slims by outdoor technology though
Apr 22 2013 12:29PM
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.AR6rider.
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I have some Klipsch S4i in-ear headphones and they're pretty good. I also have a pair of Yurbuds "IronMan" edition sweat-resistant headphones that I got for only like $50 bucks to use at the gym and have no complaints about those either. Beats and Skullcandy suck.
Apr 22 2013 12:39PM
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Zimmerman
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For your price range, this is all you need to know.
Apr 22 2013 12:43PM
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artfullydodged
Posts: 8358 - Karma: 1,674
If youre willing to spend a little less than you would one dre's... http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-X10-Noise-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B000WAHFBK ...these are on sale for $126 from $350.
Apr 22 2013 12:45PM
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Laurent.
Posts: 10054 - Karma: 25,277
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Also, the grand chart of IEM's: (Click for really big)

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Apr 22 2013 12:46PM
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CheddarJack
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Bose ie2's are dope. They have a 1 year warranty on them too. I'm on my third pair from the warranty from putting them through the wash too many times.
Apr 22 2013 1:02PM
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whoa-dere
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I'm using diesel vector ear buds, they're really nice
Apr 22 2013 1:46PM
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Parrish
Posts: 8695 - Karma: 1,008
This.

Not that I'm a big headphone fanatic besides my gaming headset, as I use a decently cheap pair of Sony earbuds.

But both beats and skullcandy suck and are a major ripoff for the price.
Apr 22 2013 2:16PM
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TheSteezyKoala
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JVC hafx101
Apr 22 2013 2:25PM
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ryano
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great sound, freq response from 20 to 18k.
fit well and dont fall out. comes with 3 ear fittings
reasonably priced: 70 bucks
great customer service.
if you want the phone mic thinger, its like an extra 20 bucks for the s4i's
Apr 22 2013 2:58PM
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sNaubi
Posts: 1633 - Karma: 2,357
i got skullcandy Jib's they work great and have held up longer than my previous scullcandy phones
Apr 22 2013 3:15PM
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Chron_Rabbit
Posts: 988 - Karma: 1,564
Personally I hate it when people talk shit on Skullcandy. Its not like I love mine or anything but they have a lifetime warranty so if they break, stop bitching, simply get a brand new pair of headphones. Best customer service there is too.
Apr 22 2013 6:13PM
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7springsprod
Posts: 2661 - Karma: 3,181
I had the level 1 ones and they broke and skullcandy wouldnt do anything about them..
Apr 22 2013 6:30PM
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Chron_Rabbit
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Apr 22 2013 6:34PM
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DaffyDaDak
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klipisch look super nice (if i spelled it right) but what about something in a bit of a lower price range say 0-70$ around that area
Apr 22 2013 6:36PM
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Laurent.
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I can see that the chart is too big to be embiggened so take a look here:

Apr 22 2013 7:10PM
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whoa-dere
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deez
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Apr 22 2013 7:23PM
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whoa-dere
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Apr 22 2013 7:24PM
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Miomo
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Shut up. He was making a point and giving a real explanation for a complaint. He gave a reason as to why Skullcandy's are shit (because they are). Not to mention, you were the one bitching in the first place.
Apr 22 2013 7:27PM
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7springsprod
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Apr 22 2013 7:47PM
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Spinoza
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seriously though. they sound good enough for me, and the iconic look of them being white apple earbuds really makes them the best

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Apr 22 2013 7:54PM
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Steeze_Irwin
Posts: 161 - Karma: 218
maybe someone here can answer me this..

what do you actually look for in a good set of headphones?? if i was to walk in a shop and pick a box off the shelf and read the specs, none of it would mean anything to me apart from the price tag.. i generally pay $70 avg and get what i feel is a nice pair.. so, NS, what exactly do i look for in terms of specs?
Apr 22 2013 8:24PM
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steezburgereddie
Posts: 1059 - Karma: 1,944
Monster turbines. They don't sound like shit when you listen to something other than pop and rap like beats do. They have like 3 different versions of it. Each one a step up from the other. The lower end ones that they make sound better than beats.
Apr 22 2013 9:41PM
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steezburgereddie
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I forgot to mention that I was talking about them sounding better than the over ear beats.
Apr 22 2013 9:42PM
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gotti
Posts: 4269 - Karma: 4,548
These are the best earbuds ive used. The sound is good, but the best part is the shape of the bud, it fits perfectly to your ear and cant be pushed in too far like most earbuds. They also stay in your ear when you're running/skiing

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Apr 22 2013 9:45PM
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Darth.Maul
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Vsonic vc02. I saw that chart about 2 months ago and nabbed a pair. Super solid headphones so far and got the highest ratings for earbuds under 100 bucks on the chart
Apr 22 2013 9:49PM
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foodbuffet11
Posts: 843 - Karma: 84
Have the same pair, they're great. I love Bose, however, if something breaks most likely unfixable.
Apr 22 2013 10:01PM
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gotti
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ya true and dont lose the rubber buds (they give you one set in 3 sizes) bc they cost ten dollars to replace one pair. So gay
Apr 22 2013 11:24PM
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JoeTheRipper
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Look at the brand sennheiser. Sound quality on all of their products is awesome.
Apr 22 2013 11:30PM
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Dan.
Posts: 7201 - Karma: 1,126
I have shure se535s and I swear by them, best non-custom molded in-ear monitor I've used.
Apr 23 2013 12:55AM
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NinetyFour
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I hate to say it but if you've been a user of the stock buds for a long time, then these are a wildly drastic improvement. Great bass improvement and the highs are a lot clearer. Way more comfortable and they leak less sound out to others. You still get what you pay for though and a higher end set of headphones will likely sound better yet.
Apr 23 2013 1:02AM
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No.Quarter
Posts: 5257 - Karma: 16,956
I seriously never pay more than 15 bucks for ear buds for how hard I am on them and if they go through the wash etc.
Apr 23 2013 1:04AM
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foodbuffet11
Posts: 843 - Karma: 84
Well then you are welfare.
Apr 23 2013 4:02PM
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LevyLat
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i would suggest you to check these two guides to find best wireless earbuds these days, https://www.pollowers.com/best-wireless-earbuds/ and https://www.bestbuy.com/site/headphones/wireless-headphones/pcmcat331200050015.c?id=pcmcat331200050015
Sep 29 2018 1:12PM
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matt_720
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LevyLati would suggest you to check these two guides to find best wireless earbuds these days, https://www.pollowers.com/best-wireless-earbuds/ and https://www.bestbuy.com/site/headphones/wireless-headphones/pcmcat331200050015.c?id=pcmcat331200050015

What a bump

You realize this thread is 5 years old right
Sep 29 2018 2:06PM
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Da.Vinci
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airpods
Oct 2 2018 9:07AM
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boardlife
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Might as well chip in here. This list is probably one of the better ones because battery life is a constant issue for me. Bought the ActivateBX and have been happy.
Nov 5 2018 5:43AM
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