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Should I get full size headphones or in ear earphones

Poll Results: Should I get full size headphones or in ear earphones

 
  • 40% (2)
    Large headphones
  • 60% (3)
    Small earphones
5 Total Votes  
post #1 of 5
9/13/12 at 11:25pm
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Hey, I need a new pair of headphones/earphones, I like the in ear ones but prefer the large headphones because they are more comfortable, what do you think I should get if:

 

- I listen to rap

- I listen on the way to work

- I like to listen outdoors a lot as well as indoors

- I like to be able to listen to music for a couple of hours

- I want a good quality pair with a decent bass

- Are comfortable

 

Ive found these head/ear phones and they both look good

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SENNHEISER-CX-300-II-PRECISION-HEADPHONE-EARPHONE-Black-UK-/190725658598?pt=UK_Video_Games_Headsets&hash=item2c682297e6

For £13.79 small earphones

 

Or

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sennheiser-HD201-/200818715657?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_Headphones&hash=item2ec1ba6c09

For £17.95 large headphones

 

 

So what would you say and dont be one sided :)

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post #2 of 5
9/14/12 at 4:00am
Welcome to the Forum.

Etymotic (anything) with the NRB Mod...

Cheers, Jim

PS www.Etymotic.com
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post #3 of 5
9/14/12 at 7:01am
VSonic GR06 are a very comfortable IEM that will have a signature I think you will like.

Fullsize headphones are nice (I own several myself) but I do find them a bit more challenging outside. A nice on ear option for might be the JVC S500.
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post #4 of 5
9/14/12 at 2:33pm

Find a decent pair of in ear and they will be comfortable.

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post #5 of 5
9/14/12 at 5:14pm

I wouldnt reccomend either set that you have given us those links to. I have used both the CX300-II and the HD201, neither were that great. Im a big fan of IEM's. I have 3 sets of in ears but only one full size headphone. I use the in ears way more than the full size set that i have.

 

I know i keep recommending these, but i think for in ears the Audio Technica CKM500 is a good inexpensive place to start. They have a sound that is easy for most to like, and they are built well so they should last.

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