[schneller]

Any recommendations for an iBud upgrade for the GF costing less then $50-75?

It should at the very least offer some pretty good isolation though does not have to be completely isolating.

Of course also has to be girl approved.

Thanks.

 

[tstarn06]

What, no PFEs?

How about PK3s, not isolating enough? Does she have the iPhone? Nuforce 7s? Or RE2s from Head-Direct. All in the price range.

 

[schneller]

She has a iPod Nano 2G.

 

[fyu]

best gift for her. Don't introduce her to Head-fi. She'll be asking for UE11s next.

 

[Lil' Knight]

The Yuin will fit your budget perfectly. Not sure if your gf like its look

 

[Scarlet Infidel]

Generally I find that women (even GFs) aren't that picky about looks really. If they aren't too big or overly ugly and they sound better than generic earphones It shouldn't be a big issue. However I don't know the exact woman in question so who knows.

 

[Lil' Knight]

My gf hated my PK1 to death. She has the SE530 now

(it's mine...)

 

[schneller]

I just want something that is above the standard iBud, offers more isolation, but not so much that she can't hear absolutely nothing around her.

 

[chinesekiwi]

Nuforce NE-7M. The inline control works with the iPod as well (at least I have read it does).
Nuforce are out of them (again!) (due to the 'Head-fi effect' and Google) 'til March 9th but you can order them now if you wish.

 

[K_19]

Kramer mod the JVC Marshmallow maybe? I've seen a lot of girls with the 'mallows lately. Low profile, okay iso, and available in pink, baby blue, or what have you for girl's colours. She may not like the pronounced bass however.

 

[jonhapimp]

i would also recommend the ne7m got them a few weeks ago and there better than expected

 

[hockeyb213]

+1 on yuin only really good upgrade for ear buds

 

[K_19]

Quote:

Originally Posted by hockeyb213 /img/forum/go_quote.gif +1 on yuin only really good upgrade for ear buds

He has at least a decent isolation as one of his requirements. Yuin, as good as they are, are buds and they provide nearly nada.

 

[Daeregaol]

maybe the OVCTC20's?

 

[schneller]

I think I am leaning towards the NuForce.

Then again, I see I can get some ATH-CK7s for around $50 as well.

Mine served me so-so...they broke after about 1.5 years of use. Hmmm.