[ZackT]

Headphone advice please....

My brother-in-law wants to buy an iPod for when he travels (proffessional soccer) he was gonna just use the ones that come with it but I want him to get something better. I'll even pay (he's a nice guy).

So what I'd like to know from you guys what you'd recommend as a good (and inexpensive) iPod bud replacement.

I'm NOT gonna streatch to the $100 + headphones but something that will give good bass response and better overall sound than the ones that come with it.

Thanks.

ZT

 

[chrisfromalbany]

I got my mom er6i for 75 shipping from buy.com and a coupon. The shure 2e's.. Otherwize the standard Sony's are better then ipod headphones.

 

[gshan]

White EX51/71s should keep him satisifed - tons of bass, and a little isolation too. Go for whichever is cheaper.

(Sony MDR-EX51LP, Sony MDR-EX71SL)

 

[ZackT]

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Originally Posted by chrisfromalbany I got my mom er6i for 75 shipping from buy.com and a coupon. The shure 2e's.. Otherwize the standard Sony's are better then ipod headphones.

Thanks, I'd get him the er6i's if I could - but still a bit pricy as a gift. Also not sure if they are bassy enough for the iPod (tell me I'm wrong).

Which Sonys do you recommend?

What about the Senn ear buds?

ZT

 

[ZackT]

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Originally Posted by gshan White EX51/71s should keep him satisifed - tons of bass, and a little isolation too. Go for whichever is cheaper. (Sony MDR-EX51LP, Sony MDR-EX71SL)

You snuck in there gshan. Thanks for the Sony advice. I'll search for a good price on them.

ZT

 

[albau]

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Originally Posted by ZackT Thanks, I'd get him the er6i's if I could - but still a bit pricy as a gift. Also not sure if they are bassy enough for the iPod (tell me I'm wrong).

er6i's aren't that bassy, he may be dissapointed. Shure e2c's have more bass but less detail and clarity. Still way better than stock buds.
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Originally Posted by ZackT Which Sonys do you recommend?

ex51s/71s
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Originally Posted by ZackT What about the Senn ear buds?

Senn mx-500/550 sound very nice (clean and ballanced) for $15 buds. Again better than stock buds.

 

[deaconblues]

Well, since since nobody else has done it, I shall go ahead and give the inevitable ksc75 recommendation

. They really are amazing little phones. For only $15, you can't go wrong

 

[Yellowjacket]

I think that for a normal person, the EX51/71 are the perfect choice. They aren't as invading to the ear canal as Shure/Ety and they don't have the inconvenience of the KSC's

 

[overlunge]

Hi ZackT,

Sony EX51s/71s can be found on Trademe easily and maybe try your local Sony Style stores for the full RRP

Canalphones (ER-6i) are probably not the best to give as a gift since the fit/comfort level is quite subjective. The Sony's semi-canalphone (IMHO) is better.

Best of luck,


Overlunge

p.s Your brother-in-law is one lucky dude...

 

[Yellowjacket]

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Originally Posted by overlunge Hi ZackT, Sony EX51s/71s can be found on Trademe easily and maybe try your local Sony Style stores for the full RRP Canalphones (ER-6i) are probably not the best to give as a gift since the fit/comfort level is quite subjective. The Sony's semi-canalphone (IMHO) is better. Best of luck, Overlunge p.s Your brother-in-law is one lucky dude...

The EX51 and 71 can be had on Amazon for $25 and $30 respectively:
51: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846
71:http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...onics&n=507846

There is no difference in sound; the cables are different however. The EX71 has a short cable + extension while the EX51 just has a single longer cable.

The EX71 is typically white to match the iPod but for some reason Amazon doesn't carry that model anymore...