Phatmike Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Right, my mum bought me some big ass, DJ style headphones for christmas, and i explained to her that earphones would be more usefull to me. I'm looking for some pretty nice ones, i've found the Bang & Olufsen headphones, they're bloody nice, and can be found for under £55. £53 BIN on ebay (They're inner ear, not ones that are like inbetween inner ear + big ones) Still, they're a bit too expensive, so if anyone can suggest some really nice earphones, that aren't very expensive, are good quality, and hang on the ear (like those ones ^^) too, it'd be brilliant. Or a place where i can buy B&O ones real cheap? Many thanks, Mike. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Sony MDR-EX71 is what I would recomend, £35, and the best headphones I have ever had, and strong too! I always break headphones but these have lasted well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Phaze Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Sony MDR-EX71 is what I would recomend, £35, and the best headphones I have ever had, and strong too! I always break headphones but these have lasted well! ← Are they the ones which fit *inside* your ear, like a rubber plug, and block out all outside noise? I had some like that - Sony ones - and they rocked :P) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royaltrials Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Sony MDR-EX71 is what I would recomend, £35, and the best headphones I have ever had, and strong too! I always break headphones but these have lasted well! ← Aye, I'd have to agree. I think I have the same ones, Sony Fontopia in-ear jobbies? You can get them for £26 off amazon.co.uk. They are really comfortable and don't fall out, not only that - because they block out nearly all outside noise you can play your music quieter... so your portable music thingymabob's battery lasts longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Any sennheiser ones. They are a pro audio company and all the money is spent on development into their products and quality control, not on advertising and tripe packaging like the sony stuff. Also those inear ones can get quite painful as they scrape wax off your ear every time you use them, which is also pretty rank to clean off lol. Those B&O ones are probably good, but you are paying for the fashion a bit there, and I wouldn't be surprised if they got nicked really quickly. At least with senheisser stuff people won't be so keen to blag it as the common fool won't have ever head of them. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Are they the ones which fit *inside* your ear, like a rubber plug, and block out all outside noise? I had some like that - Sony ones - and they rocked :P) ← Aye, I'd have to agree. I think I have the same ones, Sony Fontopia in-ear jobbies? You can get them for £26 off amazon.co.uk. They are really comfortable and don't fall out, not only that - because they block out nearly all outside noise you can play your music quieter... so your portable music thingymabob's battery lasts longer. ← Yea they are the ones, bloody good too, and they clean your ears too, as James said :P . But they arn't painful, well mine havn't been in the year I've had them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janson Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Koss PortaPro. They're bigger and a bit more expensive than the micro 'phones, but they bloody rock. Looks are like Marmite, love it or hate it, but hey, the sound quality is crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtbiker Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 How about these ones? Seem a little cheap though... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Yeah, i've seen those sony ones, they do sound (not literally, as i wouldn't know) good, but ideally i'd prefer some with a hook, like the B&O ones. If there is none, i'll probably just buy the sony ones. Sound quality isn't really that important, since i'll be listening to *.mp3's mostly, and their quality isn't great either. The most important thing is comfort. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTM Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 (edited) Thing is though, you KNOW that those bang oulfsen one will be good. Sure you are paying a little over the odds for a bit of style, but if they ever break, BO will always fix them for you if you go to a dealership. And i wouldnt worry bout anyone nicking them, no one ive ever spoke to who isnt into audio/hi-fi stuff has ever heard of them :lol: Edited January 5, 2005 by JTM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Sennheiser ones.... I should imagine these are about ideal. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Interesting Reading (about headphones, of course). It might be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Mike why don't you go to the B & O shop in Worcester near the station and have a chat about them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexx Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Sony MDR-EX71 is what I would recomend, £35, and the best headphones I have ever had, and strong too! I always break headphones but these have lasted well! ← Yeah I got the current top of the range fontopia sony ones from hong kong for like £50 (they aren't around in the uk) They are wicked sound quality, the way they actually fit inside your ear cancels out all other sound pretty much, and nice sound quality. Mine broke last week though :lol: I smashed the left eat, crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stav Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 the sennhieiser are awesome i have some hd25-1, so damn loud and keep thhe quility through out ! high recommended. Stav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcajh Posted January 5, 2005 Report Share Posted January 5, 2005 Just to let you know those sony fontopia ones are now £14.99 at argos, soon to be discountinued as they are not going to be in the new catalogue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 I don't think you're ever gonna get decent quality sound from in-ear headphones. I have some Sennheiser MX500's (The same as those ones on eBay, but I paid £20 for them :) ). Didn't notice too much improvement in sound quality over in-ear headphones I've used before, and they aren't that comfortable... Do the job though :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted January 6, 2005 Report Share Posted January 6, 2005 (edited) How about these ones? Seem a little cheap though... :) ← Those look identical to the ones i got with my Novatech mp3 player :) I cant complain about the sound quality as i wouldnt notice the difference if i used soap on a rope, but they are without a doubt the most uncomfortable beatches i have ever had the privelege of putting in my ear holes. This is probably due to the shape of my ears, but im investing in some new ones soon, not too sure what though. Is anyone using any good out-ear headphones? (the type of thing with a clip and a big ass speaker attached to it?) The Bang & Ollufsen ones that fatmike found look ideal but are a shade too pricey for what im looking for. Cheers, Tom Edited January 6, 2005 by Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatmike Posted January 15, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 Right, to update people on this topic, i got mine in the post this morning. Through no help to you all. :P I've bought these: They're really comfy, fully adjustable, and so far seem awsome quality. I've been playing some mega songs really loud, and some orchestral type stuff, and they seem to be holding up well! £26.99 from here, although, they're out of stock, so i found a place for £28.99 from amazon, came next day. :o I'd reccomend them, although the one thing that's annoying me so far is putting them in, since the "arms" are so adjustable, they're a faff to put in. I'm sure i'll get used to it. Mike. :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I have some Sony MDR-ED21 and the quality is brilliant, far better than the iPod ones, i did play really bassy songs and eventually the iPod ones blew up so i bought these and so far even on my computer stereo they seem realy good quality * New Groove Shaped Earpiece provides wider frequency and better wearing comfort * Bass Booster delivers strong bass * Neodymium Magnet * Sony acoustic twin turbo circuit * Long bushing for comfortable fitting * Thinner housing for comfortable fit * Y shape cord * 16mm Drive Unit Neodymium Magnet * Pouch Supplied All for £18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtbiker Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 I bought those ones too and i'm really pleased with them. Weird shape but very comfortable once they're in! :"> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_rocks Posted January 15, 2005 Report Share Posted January 15, 2005 (edited) I have some Sony MDR-ED21 and the quality is brilliant, far better than the iPod ones, i did play really bassy songs and eventually the iPod ones blew up so i bought these and so far even on my computer stereo they seem realy good quality * New Groove Shaped Earpiece provides wider frequency and better wearing comfort * Bass Booster delivers strong bass * Neodymium Magnet * Sony acoustic twin turbo circuit * Long bushing for comfortable fitting * Thinner housing for comfortable fit * Y shape cord * 16mm Drive Unit Neodymium Magnet * Pouch Supplied All for £18 ← I love these earphones, I have used them for a good few years (they have changed a little, but the in-ear shape is still the same) and every pair i have had has served me well. If you like in-earphones and dont want to spend too much, get these. Edited January 15, 2005 by trials_rocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 cant you get some that have micrphones in them so you can hear the outside world? i want some of those :o lol (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dai the Socket Posted January 16, 2005 Report Share Posted January 16, 2005 What ever you do dont get the apple ones. I've fallen out with them (this is the in ear £34 ish jobbies) because one has broken and they haven't even been used for long. They're shit. Grr. Were good when they worked though. not worth £34 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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