in-ear headphones with short cables...

[sebtomato]

Hi,

I am looking for some new in-ear headphones for my ipod nano. However, since I have the Apple remote (also FM radio), I need headphones with a short cable (designed to be plugged to a remote, and typically with an extender).

I know of the Sennheiser cx400 or the Sony MDR-EX71SL.

Questions:

* Are there any others on the market (in-ear, short cable, good quality)?
* Which of the two is the best?

Thanks!
Seb

 

[tpc41]

dont let the cable length be the limiting factor, the cable can be cut to the desired length and a new plug can be installed for very cheap. What is your budget?

 

[sebtomato]

My budget is less than £40 ($80).

Ideally, I would rather buy something with the right cable length! Not too keen on cutting cables!

 

[Scott549]

Q-Jays have a short cable, but they are out of your price range. You might check the other Jays models.

 

[sebtomato]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott549 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Q-Jays have a short cable, but they are out of your price range. You might check the other Jays models.

Thanks, I looked at those but only the Q-Jays appear to have a short cable + extension.

 

[filipelli]

You can try one of the new sony buds. I know the one that came with my a816 had a short cable and extension. They aren't too bad either...and probably in your price range.

 

[srserl]

Denon AH-C551 have a short cable with extension.

Scott

 

[threads]

Quote:

Originally Posted by srserl /img/forum/go_quote.gif Denon AH-C551 have a short cable with extension. Scott

The Denon AH-C551s are on special at Amazon for $69 here at the moment.

Some great reviews coming out...

TechRadar
CNet UK
PCPro UK

and a comparative review for Best Earphones Under £80 on CNet UK

 

[PetCed]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sebtomato /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks, I looked at those but only the Q-Jays appear to have a short cable + extension.

All our earphones have short cable+extension.

 

[steviebee]

The Shure SE series...but outside yr budget I think, even the lower priced models (110/210). Unless you bought used.

 

[sebtomato]

Quote:

Originally Posted by threads /img/forum/go_quote.gif The Denon AH-C551s are on special at Amazon for $69 at the moment.

Thanks, those do appear to have good reviews. Unfortunately, the $69 US price is translated to £69 in the UK, so pretty much twice as much!!!

Play.com (UK) : Denon AHC551 In-Ear Headphones (Silver) : Electronics - Free Delivery

 

[threads]

Ouch!! .. didn't realise you don't get the Amazon specials in the UK.

What about off of EBay? These are $(US)69 + $19 which comes to about £45 delivered. The seller has over 34000 +ive feedbacks so looks pretty legit and you can pay with PayPal (via credit card).

Or for a more "local" trade, there's these 2nd hand AH-C551s here on EBay UK.

 

[wrecked_porsche]

Phillips SHE9500 has the kinda cable you're looking for. But I think they're waaaay too under budget no?

 

[shigzeo]

sorry to make the post unrelated but the victor fx500 (my favs up to 300 shure se500) come with short cable that i cannot stand as i do not use remotes, rather i go straight from the ipod. but they are not released outside japan yet. i got them for rather cheap: with shipping only 120$ or so, but now they start at 130$ plus shipping