[spambob]

Looking to buy a set of budget earbuds which don't leak OUT sound for a neighbor who plays her music way too loud and which leak horribly.

I'd like to spend under $30, and they need to be discreet / portable (i.e. in-ear headphones preferred). Any suggestions? So far I'm thinking the Sennheiser CX-300. Suggestions appreciated.

 

[kyleisgreat]

Creative ep-630.

It's my favorite on the go earphone, doesn't leak, provides isolation, Y-cord, and sounds great.

 

[madcappp]

If you're fine with IEM's, I'd strongly recommend the JVC Marshmallow.

 

[souperman]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleisgreat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Creative ep-630. It's my favorite on the go earphone, doesn't leak, provides isolation, Y-cord, and sounds great.

x2. almost as good as the ridiculously priced vibes. i'd go with the 630's any day over the vibes.

 

[Pianist]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleisgreat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Creative ep-630. It's my favorite on the go earphone, doesn't leak, provides isolation, Y-cord, and sounds great.

Yep, EP630 are very good for their price.

 

[LaBreaHead]

Another vote for the EP630's ... I use them as a day-to-day office earphone. No noise leakage outward, and semi-isolating.

 

[kyleisgreat]

Oh and if you do get the ep-630s, watch out when buying on ebay, there seems to be a number of fake ones.

 

[kite7]

Avoid ebay all together when purchasing CX-300 or EP630, the risk to get a headphone that is a little cheaper isn't worth it when there's a possibility of a receiving a fake one

 

[mrdeadfolx]

JVC Marshmallows, awesome on the go phone for $20

 

[ronmtorres]

get the ep-630

 

[slydog64]

marshmallows all the way

 

[funkadelic]

Toss-up between the marshmallows and the EP-630. She will almost certainly be happy with either!

Simon

 

[PeterDLai]

I've had both the JVC HA-FX33 (the Marshmallows) and the Sennheiser CX300 (essentially the same as the Creative EP-630) and I found that the CX300 outshined the Marshmallows, with or without mods.

So my vote goes to the EP-630/CX300, if you can spend the extra $10 over the Marshmallows.