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Best in-ear earphones for $50?

post #1 of 21
4/19/09 at 5:47am
Thread Starter 
I'm tired of the piece of **** iPod earbuds that won't stay in my ears for more than 5 seconds without falling out.

The #1 thing I'm looking for is something that will fit snug in my ears and actually stay in there. #2 is sound quality. My budget is $50. These are just for listening to music through my iPod.

Make suggestions please.
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post #2 of 21
4/19/09 at 5:56am
Use the search engine.
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post #3 of 21
4/19/09 at 5:58am
Thread Starter 
Can't you just answer my question?


Not everyone with that budget is specifically looking for something that stays in your ears well.
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post #4 of 21
4/19/09 at 6:01am
If you do a bit of research you'll find plenty of answers - there are so many threads like this that a lot of people just don't bother posting any more as plenty of new members just don't bother to do a bit of 'homework' before asking for relevant advice.
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post #5 of 21
4/19/09 at 6:09am
Thread Starter 
Maybe if the garbage search feature on this forum worked, I wouldn't need to make a thread.

I just did an advanced search for thread titles in this subforum that contain the keyword "$50" and it says "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

Would be a lot easier if someone took 10 seconds of their time to post a suggestion.
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post #6 of 21
4/19/09 at 6:26am
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Originally Posted by Superhuman View Post
Maybe if the garbage search feature on this forum worked, I wouldn't need to make a thread.

I just did an advanced search for thread titles in this subforum that contain the keyword "$50" and it says "Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms."

Would be a lot easier if someone took 10 seconds of their time to post a suggestion.
How about "cheap iem's"?:

Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio - Search Results
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post #7 of 21
4/19/09 at 9:17am
Head Direct was having a sale on RE 2s. You might see if the sale continues; the price was right and the RE 2s are pretty musical. And comfortable. Good luck.
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post #8 of 21
4/19/09 at 9:36am
NuForce NE-7M
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post #9 of 21
4/19/09 at 10:34am
NE-7M, UHP336 (rebranded superfi 3), RE2, Custom-1, AH-C551 can all be had for around $50. I haven't heard any, but I've been researching in the same price range as well.
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post #10 of 21
4/19/09 at 10:54am
Apple Dual Driver IEM, which are $79 retail but can be had on ebay for $35-$50. There is an entire thread on them. I like them much more than the RE2 or the NuForce phones, which are two of the better $50 or under in-ear phones. Plus, they work with the iPod (have mic/pause clicker).

As for searching, try reading the portable thread headings, doesn't take very long and has plenty of information. Music4321 is right in that this information already exists, with a little detective work (and it's not difficult).
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post #11 of 21
4/19/09 at 11:33am
Maybe the SoundMAGIC PL30 can fit your requirement.
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post #12 of 21
4/19/09 at 12:47pm
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Originally Posted by koalkoal View Post
Maybe the SoundMAGIC PL30 can fit your requirement.
You forgot to mention that you yourself have a "very particular interest" in recommending the PL30 -- up until yesterday you included the information below in ALL your previous posts:

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Listening Magic Sound, Feeling SoundMagic!

We are looking for oversea distributors for SoundMagic Professional Earphone!
Please contact me for more information.

Michael Lin
email: sound.magic.michael@gmail.com
MSN: lin.michael@hotmail.com
Sound Magic Technology Development Co., Ltd.
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As tstarn06 pointed out yesterday "...If you want to hawk your wares, then stick to the vendor forum..."
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post #13 of 21
4/19/09 at 1:28pm
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Originally Posted by music_4321 View Post
You forgot to mention that you yourself have a "very particular interest" in recommending the PL30 -- up until yesterday you included the information below in ALL your previous posts:
(snip)
Oooh, good point

But still, the PL30's are a STUNNING buy IMHO - how can you go wrong for that sound at that price? They are currently all of $19.75.
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post #14 of 21
4/19/09 at 1:42pm
I know your budget is $50 but i would suggest the Audio Technica CK7 canalphone which can be had for $65 bucks and worth every penny. They are very good. You won't regret your purchase. As for the others that people mentioned, i can't comment on them because i don't know much about them but when i look at earphones of quality it's the CK7s for the $100 & under mark. YOU WiLL NOT REGRET YOUR PURCHASE! I have 2 of these CK7s. I bought one of them almost brand new for $52 (includes shipping/handling) from someone on this forum last year.
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post #15 of 21
4/19/09 at 2:40pm
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Originally Posted by music_4321 View Post
You forgot to mention that you yourself have a "very particular interest" in recommending the PL30 -- up until yesterday you included the information below in ALL your previous posts:

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Listening Magic Sound, Feeling SoundMagic!

We are looking for oversea distributors for SoundMagic Professional Earphone!
Please contact me for more information.

Michael Lin
email: sound.magic.michael@gmail.com
MSN: lin.michael@hotmail.com
Sound Magic Technology Development Co., Ltd.
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As tstarn06 pointed out yesterday "...If you want to hawk your wares, then stick to the vendor forum..."
Can't believe this guy. First time I have seen this happen so blatantly.

As I said, I have the PL30s, and I think their poor design overshadows any SQ benefits, even at $19.
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