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Best earbuds for around $20?

post #1 of 13
10/2/11 at 5:49am
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I have about $20 to spend on earbuds. I would spend more, but I tend to lose them. I was looking at the Creative EP630s, Sennheiser CX300s and the MEElectronics M9. What would be the best between these? Any other recommendations? Preferably, I would like something with inline volume control.

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

MEElectronics M9-SL Hi-Fi Sound-Isolating Earphones (Silver)
Sennheiser CX300-S Earbuds (Silver)
Creative Headphones EP-630
post #2 of 13
10/2/11 at 5:59am
I would consider the Marshmallows with the Kramer Mod. They are really great once that mod is done. All it is just removing the paper filter and putting headphone foams in it. A lot of people recommended before I became a member.

EDIT: JVC Marshmallows is what I am talking about.
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post #3 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:06am
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I just lost my pair of Marshallows that I had for over 2-3 years. :(  Which is why I am earbud-less. I never modded them, though I heard about it.

 

http://www.head-fi.org/a/jvc-ha-fx34-marshmallow-kramer-mod

 

Looks pretty easy, but I don't know what kind of foam I would stuff in there.  Where can I get the kind of foam he was talking about?

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post #4 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:13am
He is talking about any foam from headphones. As in the pads or the ones within the the cans. The foam filters. Both happen to work fine though. I have a modded pair and they really had a positive change.
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post #5 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:21am
If you don't wanna stray to far from earbuds, there are great quality clip-ons such as the Koss KSC 75. Only $17.99 where I live.
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post #6 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:26am

normally with an inline volume control one will cost more already. If can, why not go for the ajays 4?

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post #7 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:52am
Philips SHE9700(overall detailed n has punchy bass, fun to listen), JVC FXC50(crisp clear warm sound), Sennheiser CX300(bassy but very engaging sound), Panasonic HJE450(shows great details in mids n highs with punchy bass).
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post #8 of 13
10/2/11 at 6:59am

Brainwavz M3

Apple Dual-Driver IEM

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post #9 of 13
10/2/11 at 7:51am
I also recommend the Yuin Series. Above your target price, but all in all really good, especially while amped. And the Sony MDR-EX500SL are good too.
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post #10 of 13
10/2/11 at 5:09pm
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So there's no real consensus on what are the best headphones at this pricerange?

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post #11 of 13
10/2/11 at 7:10pm
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Originally Posted by HeadOnAPike View Post

So there's no real consensus on what are the best headphones at this pricerange?


Nope.
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post #12 of 13
10/2/11 at 8:23pm
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I got the Marshmallows cause they were only $12 and I'll try the mod when I can find the right foam.

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post #13 of 13
10/3/11 at 12:14am

sound magic PL11 are better than EP630S and M9 for sure

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Gear mentioned in this thread:

MEElectronics M9-SL Hi-Fi Sound-Isolating Earphones (Silver)
Sennheiser CX300-S Earbuds (Silver)
Creative Headphones EP-630
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