[Innova]

I am looking for some decent quality IEMs for my creative Zen player to use at work, when cutting the grass, etc.

One of the problems I have is that when I am at work, I would like to hear what is going on around me at least a little bit. But when I am cutting the grass, I don't want to hear the mower.

I would say that if I can't have both, blocking out the lawn mower would be more important than hearing at work

Anyway, my budget is very low (I am even too cheap for an iPod, hence the Zen.

), I would like to definitely stay under $50...Under $20 would be awesome.

I listen to all different kinds of music, metal, country, rap, jazz, etc.

I am just looking for an upgrade over what came with the Zen. Something that will sound good, but it doesn't have to be audiophile quality. I was looking on ebay and found Sennheiser cx300s for around $15, would you recommend something like that? Is ebay a safe place to go, or are they selling a lot of fakes there?

Other suggestions both models and places to buy?

 

[iareConfusE]

Jbuds J2.

 

[raekwonse]

Koss KSC75 would be perfect, they are open so you can hear things around you. However, that means other people might be able to hear your music as well. They run about $15-$20, but I think people on this forum may be clearing out the Radio Shack version for cheaper.

 

[Kees]

Soundmagic PL30.

 

[walkingman]

None fake CX 300 from Amazon for around $23

Isolation is ok

 

[tstarn06]

Just PM'd OP with some offers, since I have PL30s and a pair of Creative EP630 sitting around and not being used.