Better earphones? I'm wondering if anyone can recommend some that are more comfortable?
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The question above is the critical one - you can alwys spend more and get better. BUT let me add this: for an immediate, and mind-blowing upgrade at less than 15 bucks, go out and get yourself a pair of Koss KSC75s. They are light on the ears, small, and easy to transport. However, they sound incredible not only "at this price range" but in their own right. Get that purchase over with and then you can think about whether you want to spend more or not. But trust me on this, for most folks the Koss's are fantastic. You won't be disappointed. No I don't work for Koss, but I'd be willing to. Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones
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They're great at noise reduction, but I only have other in ear headphones as a point of reference, so I don't know they compare to something like bose.
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These headphones would be better than your average headphones, but I think your best bet would be noise cancelling earbuds like the ones you can get with a samsung galaxy s3.
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Are you listening to digital or analog recording? I have only listened to digital music with these, and they have had good response. Not having ever used say a $300 pair of headphones; I don't know how they would compare. They do beat the small earbuds by far; and are not too bad to sit for extended times on the head. You will have to sit up though, these are not that comfortable reclined or lying down.
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It's almost like asking "are these the best shoes you can buy"? The answer depends on you and your intended purpose. Most headphones at this price point (and higher) are going to sound pretty good.
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Any earphones that feel comfortable and have good clean sound, and that have a phone jack like this one: http://www.freeimages.com/photo/972402
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Two words....Shure Earbuds, I have the low end ear buds and even they are pricey ($100) but they are WELL worth the price!
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Yes it is a bummer. You'd think with a well know brand name that has been around quite a while, their build quality would be better. I have yet to try a pair out but the Audio-Technica ATH-EQ300M look very promising. You'll have to Google them as it appears Amazon doesn't carry them. I do know that Audio-Technica is a well respected brand amongst audiophiles and they are available in different colors.
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Surprisingly the Apple EarPods fit better. The SOLs tend to fall out of my ears easier unless I'm being still. I prefer my EarPods when I talk on the phone as well because the SOL mic is further down the cord. I really only use these when listening to music or watching Netflix on my iPad but not for everyday use.
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It really isn't THAT great. Its present but I would suggest getting Z11, or X12 from Turtlebeach. They are under 10$ more and they are 1. Over the ear= more comfortable and 2. have better sound canceling and sound quality. I have tried them all. X12>Z11.
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Not compared to some shallower, softer ear buds. The Sony's and Panasonic's at under $10 have good fidelity and extend less further from the ear. These would not be my first choice for sleeping, even with just one of the buds resting in my open ear. The stiffness of the zipper tends to get in the way. Not that they're bad (they can't be everything)--just that there are better alternatives for situations like that.
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I had the same problem with (much, MUCH more expensive) Sennheiser CX400 earbuds - it was awful. I could hear my *hair*, who wants to listen to their hair? Unfortunately, i'm pretty sure all earbuds that have the sound isolation via making full contact between the rubbery part that sits in your ear, and your ear canal itself, are going to conduct some cord noise. No matter what, the cord must be attached in a way that is so integral to the construction that conductivity is a matter of physics. I find these significantly less objectionable than the Sennheisers, in fact I'm not bothered at all (maybe I got used to it?) But with the sound at a decent volume it's hardly noticeable. I really like these (I saw this post when I came looking to buy another pair or two in different colors). So I tried an experiment, on your behalf -- I put the earbuds in my ears, then draped the cord around the back of my neck. I then simulated moving around (hey, I wasn't about to get up off the couch :) by taking the remaining free part of the cord and whipping it around. Not bad, not bad at all. At the resulting length, you'd need to carry your music player approximately at your waist, and with that wrapping strategy it will minimize the cord hitting against things. Bottom line, at the price (plus, doesn't Amazon give you five bucks of free mp3s if you buy them? they did my last pair), go for it, they're better than Sennheisers at three or four times as much money, so ... what the heck, right?
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Agree with Amazon Mama's response. Good earphones but not the best for blocking noise.
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I can confirm and they are okay to use and install. I still wonder why we need to buy such an item for the 'best earphones in the field!' after only a year of use!
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I got a chance to talk to monster guys. He told that I can replace the earphones but he is not sure that if I will receive the earphones with the right angle connector. BTW... i am planning to return these as it doesnt feel comfortable at all. Sound wise its excellent but i have considerable pain in my ears after wearing them for 1 hour. I tried all the eartips, but nothing seems to be comfortable. Any suggestions???
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I think these are more of your normal sit and listen headphones. They are not particularly sporty for that use I think? I think if you want that, you might need ones that go stick inside your ears as opposed to cup over them.
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Unfortunately I have to agree. I have an original pair that's falling apart, so I bought these. First, they are painful if worn longer than 20 minutes. They sit flat on the ears, so a lot of sound is leaked, and the bass response is severely lacking unless you smash them against your head. I have the travel fiio headphone amp. THAT was a great purchase. Used it on a long flight - 14 hours and no problems. Worked the whole way back too.