[Blitzula]

I've never bought sub $100 canalphones, and a friend needs a pair. He isn't picky with music at all, so anything that sounds decent will satisfy him.

Here are his requirements:

1. He wants a canalphone with deep isolation.
2. He'll use it while biking, in one ear only.
3. He'll spend up to $50.

Any suggestions?

 

[EdipisReks]

he might as well just get the sony ex51's.

 

[ghart999]

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Originally Posted by Blitzula I've never bought sub $100 canalphones, and a friend needs a pair. He isn't picky with music at all, so anything that sounds decent will satisfy him. Here are his requirements: 1. He wants a canalphone with deep isolation. 2. He'll use it while biking, in one ear only. 3. He'll spend up to $50. Any suggestions?

Using in 1 ear is going to sound like crap. I suggest he spend next to nothing then because nothing will sound very good using 1 ear.

 

[Blitzula]

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Originally Posted by EdipisReks he might as well just get the sony ex51's.

So the Sonys go deep into the ear, like an Ety/Shure would?

 

[Jmmmmm]

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Originally Posted by Blitzula So the Sonys go deep into the ear, like an Ety/Shure would?

not quite as deep, but theyre more comfortable and still isolate.
i use my ex71's in one ear only sometimes, while riding my bike (dont want to get killed in DC traffic), and they work fine. A good thing is the sony's can be picked up at best buy, although it's cheaper to get them online.

 

[lindrone]

perhaps Sharp MD33?

I haven't tried them myself, but every indication is at least they're better than EX71, and they're at the same price range.

 

[EdipisReks]

i don't think that, in this case, the potentially better sound quality of the MD33 is going to matter much.

 

[lindrone]

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Originally Posted by EdipisReks i don't think that, in this case, the potentially better sound quality of the MD33 is going to matter much.

Probably not, but if you're going to spend $50 anyway, shouldn't you at least spend it on the best you can get for $50 regardless of how you're going to use (in this case, it's more like not use) it?

Anyway... you're right about it not really matter much in terms of sound quality for his particular use.

 

[fr4c]

ex51 or 71 if your friend like boomy bass

 

[fr4c]

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[frankcent]

e2c/e2s.. they are cheap and sound good. the sony low end earphones have harsh highs and bad mids..

 

[fr4c]

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Originally Posted by frankcent e2c/e2s.. they are cheap and sound good. the sony low end earphones have harsh highs and bad mids..

for under $50?

 

[EdipisReks]

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Originally Posted by lindrone Probably not, but if you're going to spend $50 anyway, shouldn't you at least spend it on the best you can get for $50 regardless of how you're going to use (in this case, it's more like not use) it?

sure, but that's why i posted a link for ex51's for $32 shipped

 

[bg4533]

Biking with canalphones is scary and incredibly stupid. I have tried it and while it is an interesting experience I would likely be dead if I did it regularly.

I can listen to some things through 1 ear, but canalphones no. It is just too odd.

How about something like Grado SR60s? They would be safer to ride with.

 

[fr4c]

i would just go with some ksc35 or mx500.