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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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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Personally I rank them a bit higher, others will say these don't have enough bass (I would strongly disagree) however to be honest I haven't used these in ~9months, I gave them to my fiance and bought some ATH-A900X's which are the same driver but with aluminium housing and sound a few notches above both. Both are fantastic headphones, but the M50's have a much flatter soundstage compared to the ATH-A700X's, I would also say that they are not as comfortable. Slightly more portable.
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I would say that there is a considerable sound leakage as these are "on the ear" headphones. If you are worried about sound leakage you should consider "over the ear" headphones preferably with noise cancellation features.
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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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I find the Ziks to be very comfortable. I also wear them for hours at a time and have never felt the need to take them off. I also had a pair of Bose headphones and I agree with Junggue that they are lighter but the sound is not near as good (or flexible) with the application.
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I was using a pair of Bose ear buds. I like these way better. They sound very good you will not be disappointed.
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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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You should better get the audio technica ath-m50 instead. You will be happy. :)
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Bet you'll be happy you asked because I am a heavy sweater and I drowned my earphones a month ago. They broke cause of my sweat, so don't buy this one. I'm looking at the new Monster Freedom, but a little pricey. Good luck Carmen!
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More comfortable than a pair of Beats, I suppose, but....I'm not sure if I would advise sleeping on your side with something jammed into your ear in any set of circumstances...
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Just look at the list at the bottom for these headphones, the "Users who bought this also bought..." list. Any of those tips will work great. I bought the super cheap memory foam ones that come in the three pack with three different sizes and they're awesome, link to those ones below. The comply tips are more expensive but considered higher quality, my friend bought those ones, and likes them as well. http://www.amazon.com/Bluecell-Medium-Eartips-earbuds-earphones/dp/B007BWCDYQ/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0D3SHEJ5FY31YCEH1NN5
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I would say no on the mids... for the sound quality, what's impressive about the earphones is that they actually sound decent and compare favorably with many earphones costing $25 to $30. By that I mean you get a reasonable amount of both bass and detail, and they only tend to reveal their truly budget nature on quieter, more refined tracks (jazz, acoustical material) where they're apt to have a harsher edge. They also have their limitations with bass-heavy material.
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I would give it a solid "decent". I believe I was expecting better, and looked for something else. In the course of trying more expensive Sennheiser, B&W;, Beats models, I came to feel the less than perfect isolation was way more than offset by everything else. Audio quality is fabulous and so is the design and fit and finish. Let me know how you go on this. Ed
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I had the same issue and returned them and got a less expensive fataly1. not quite as comfortable and in stero only. I run a sound blaster card with great 2. 1 and 5.1 plugged in back. It your choise.
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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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These are pretty much 'reference' earphones - so they will sound almost exactly as the audio is mastered (generally will sound flat in their response). If you want punchier bass, go for the cheaper SE-315 which are optimized for low-end/bass.