You guys have convinced me to go with the earpads/portable headphones. I think it will def meet all criteria needed. Will still try the foamies! The senn px 100 II has some more bass, without all the isolation to hear if I am summoned. The ii version even has the mic to boot but primarily for...

Yes...'Sounds' (pun intended) like it. Leaning toward the Sennheiser PX100 II i. Watcha guys think? Under 70 bucks on Amazon.

Never heard of these but I will look into them. Great reviews on Head-fi and within the budget (or how much wife will let me spend) Just don't know if I want that size like the koss clip ons since want to be more subtle and even portable. Great suggestion though! Thanks!!

These are some pretty darn good suggestions thus far and am weighing all options. The Koss, although I am sure sound great, are too big for what I am looking for. I agree that a seal would automatically provide a passive noise blocker but u guys have provided some viable solutions and I am...

I'm shocked. I never expected that would be a suggestion in a forum such as this but I guess it's worth a try! Heck, that's a savings of 100.00 (minus the cost of the foamies...hehe). I own the klipsch s4i but need to use with bigger tips for good seal to get great sound but can't hear unless...

Foam covers on iphone 5 earpods? Really? Guys, I appreciate the help but I am just looking for IEM's that don't totally block out sound from my immediate surroundings.  

I am actually using those currently (iPhone 5 version) but too 'trebly' (noobish term) and want to leave them at work since I use primarily to communicate and not for music. Good suggestion as maybe earbuds are the way to go?? I don't often hear of those too much. Just don't want high noise...

Hello Awesome audio people, I am looking for best sounding IEM's Under $100 for work with situational awareness and no noise canceling. I must be able to hear my coworkers or supervisor that sits right behind me, should they need me. I listen to Pandora and Google Music on work PC. My music...

1st time posting. Just bought the Sol Republic Tracks HD at Best Buy for $130.00 as Bday gift to myself. They looked sexy and price was right for my budget. After 2 days of listening, not for me. Nice Base but mids way low and not enough clarity (noobish description, please bear with me:). Def...