In-ear headphones

Bits, Bytes & Bootstraps

Moderator: Jedi

Locked
User avatar
Lichtgestalt
Going Postal
Posts: 1984
Joined: 19th Feb, '08, 01:00
Location: Fatherland

In-ear headphones

Post by Lichtgestalt » 17th Jul, '12, 01:27

Looks like my good old Shure 304 (or E3) finally gave up and I'm in the market for new high quality in-ear headphones. Any recommendations?

The Shure 4series still seems to be top, read some good reviews for the Sennheiser IE80 as well. Never tried Etymotics.

User avatar
Morrolan
Part of the furniture
Posts: 4118
Joined: 14th Feb, '08, 07:30
Mood: sceptical
Location: Singapore

Re: In-ear headphones

Post by Morrolan » 20th Jul, '12, 09:46

i have a pair of Sennheisers that are my favourites. the quality is never top of the line with these earphones, but what matters most for me is how comfortable they are. these, i can wear for hours (long flights) without discomfort. something i can't say about, for instance, Klipsch...

User avatar
Lichtgestalt
Going Postal
Posts: 1984
Joined: 19th Feb, '08, 01:00
Location: Fatherland

Re: In-ear headphones

Post by Lichtgestalt » 20th Jul, '12, 17:45

Friend of mine swears on Westone UM3X

User avatar
Fat Bob
Can't find the exit
Posts: 7964
Joined: 14th Feb, '08, 07:42
Mood: Born to Tour!
Location: Top of the world, looking down on creation

Re: In-ear headphones

Post by Fat Bob » 20th Jul, '12, 18:28

Wear a pair of Sony Noise Cancelling ones, specifically for flights. Interchangeable different sized ear buds gives you good comfort....until you lose one! GRRRR!!
"Remember that you are an Englishman, and have consequently won first prize in the lottery of life" ...Cecil Rhodes.

Poppy Appeal

User avatar
nev
Going Postal
Posts: 1264
Joined: 18th Feb, '08, 10:59
Mood: mental

Re: In-ear headphones

Post by nev » 20th Jul, '12, 18:48

Mine are also Sony, the noise canceling type, although not sure which model. Whichever model that came with my phone. They really cancel out noise during long-haul flights full of caterwauling babies.

Locked