amgupt01
New Head-Fier
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Hey there guys, this is my first post here so please don't eat me
I've had a pair of JVC Marshmallows for a while (the FX33's) and I really liked them, but all of a sudden the right earbud stopped working unless I push the cord in at a certain angle. I could probably fix it by opening it up and resoldering it, but I'd like to see if I should just take this opportunity to buy a new pair of phones.
I'm too young for a job in my state and I'm really new to this quality audio stuff... I've only had the Marshmallows and a Sony MDR-EX71. While I like them both, I preferred the Marshmallows.
So basically, which in-ear headphones would you all recommend for someone like me? I like to listen to hip-hop and rap but there's some other stuff thrown into the mix, too...
I've seen recommendations for these headphones so far:
Also, should I get a Fiio E3? I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on an amp, but since the E3's only like 7 bucks I'd be willing to get it if it makes a difference, but I'm not going to get an E5 or some other amp.
Thanks guys.
~amgupt01

I've had a pair of JVC Marshmallows for a while (the FX33's) and I really liked them, but all of a sudden the right earbud stopped working unless I push the cord in at a certain angle. I could probably fix it by opening it up and resoldering it, but I'd like to see if I should just take this opportunity to buy a new pair of phones.
I'm too young for a job in my state and I'm really new to this quality audio stuff... I've only had the Marshmallows and a Sony MDR-EX71. While I like them both, I preferred the Marshmallows.
So basically, which in-ear headphones would you all recommend for someone like me? I like to listen to hip-hop and rap but there's some other stuff thrown into the mix, too...
I've seen recommendations for these headphones so far:
- JVC Air Cushions
- Sennheiser CX300
- SoundMAGIC PL30
- SoundMAGIC PL11
- another set of JVC Marshmallows
Also, should I get a Fiio E3? I don't want to spend a whole lot of money on an amp, but since the E3's only like 7 bucks I'd be willing to get it if it makes a difference, but I'm not going to get an E5 or some other amp.
Thanks guys.
~amgupt01