[AustBart]

New to the site, just looking for some earbud advice. I was hoping someone could point me in the right direction for good bass earbuds.

Budget: $100
Source: Android (S4)
Music: hip hop, dubstep, techno, r&b

Just looking for something I can use when walking to school and at home, looking for overall good sound quality but a little more emphasize on bass. Thanks!

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Grain Audio IEHP if you're really an absolute bass-head.
Audio Technica ATH IM70 if you're just looking for a warm pair of earphones.
Shure SE215 is another option if you want a warm set of earphones.

 

[AustBart]

Thank you for the reply! I was looking at the se215's earlier, and they look like an overall pretty solid pair of earbuds, my only concern is the over the ear style as I am used to the conventional style.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Thank you for the reply! I was looking at the se215's earlier, and they look like an overall pretty solid pair of earbuds, my only concern is the over the ear style as I am used to the conventional style.

I had the same feeling when I got my first pair of over-ears, but once you figure out how to get them in, they're quite comfortable. I actually prefer over-ear nowadays since it cancels out wind noise. 

 

[AustBart]

Yeah thats what I heard that it takes some time getting used to. I think I might pick up the se 215's, are there any others I should consider that would be a little higher priced that might be worth it?

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Yeah thats what I heard that it takes some time getting used to. I think I might pick up the se 215's, are there any others I should consider that would be a little higher priced that might be worth it?

There's the RHA M750i, which are relatively bassier than other headphones in its class. It retails for $130. There's also the Yamaha EPH-100SL ($112), another bass-y headphone, but I can'y say it's the most comfortable to wear.

 

[wateryakcat]

I suggest Audio Technica IM50 over IM70 and SE215.
tlThey are lot cheaper - you can buy $15 replacement cable, because Se215 and im50/im70 cable have annoying memory wire.
soudwise im50 sounds better than se215.
If You want basshead level amoubt of bass - Audio Technica CKS99 or CKS77X is best choice for You, what i have heard.

 

[wateryakcat]

There is also Vsonic VSD3, but i havent heard it. From user reports, im50 is bit better, but se215 bit worse.

 

[AustBart]

Hm. Definitely a lot of choices to consider. I would purchase either the se 215's or the IM50's instantly but I am quite hesitant of this over the ear style..

 

[wateryakcat]

Buy then CKS77X or CKS99.

 

[Dinerenblanc]

Hm. Definitely a lot of choices to consider. I would purchase either the se 215's or the IM50's instantly but I am quite hesitant of this over the ear style..

As you go further up the tiers of IEMs, there's going to be more and more over-ear headphones. It's simply a more ergonomic and secure design, which allows you to wear them for longer periods. It took me less than 10 minutes to get use to them, I have a feeling it won't take you long either. 

 

[AustBart]

The cks77x and the IM 50's are the two that im stuck between. Im thinking the im50's will have overall better sound quality but less bass and the cks77x's might have better bass and less sound quality.

 

[wateryakcat]

Exatly. If i were You, i would get im50 with $15 lunashops replacement cable, because it doesn't have memory wire.

 

[BlacLord]

  I had the same feeling when I got my first pair of over-ears, but once you figure out how to get them in, they're quite comfortable. I actually prefer over-ear nowadays since it cancels out wind noise. 

Not applicable to everyone.
 
I can't physically wear in-ear earphones, I've tried quite a few different ones and I'm not the only one. They don't physically fit so some are left with only the option of earbuds for convenience.