[KyPeN]

Pretty much split between the EX71SL and the Shure E2s. What is this "Plug" that I heard about the EX's?

I'm just going to be wearing these when I'm riding in a car, sitting in school, etc., so no critical listening will be involved. Source will be a G2 iPod unamped.

 

[KyPeN]

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[DJGeorgeT]

My vote is Shure E2

 

[rextrade]

Definitely the e2s. Granted, I only heard the EX71SLs for about 1/2 hour, but I really didn't care for the sound, but some people like them and maybe my ears needed to adjust. The e2s are just a fun phone, good for working out and traveling.

 

[reeseboisse]

The Plug is a Koss earbud that is infamous for sounding terrible.

 

[jpmac55]

I'll give a plug for the EX71SL's, especially for the money. I don't own the Shure E2's but have read good things about these as well. I went with the Sony's because the price was better and many folks owning both considered it a wash. Fit is pretty easy.

Since then, I just upgraded to the Shure E3's. Not burned in yet but bass is less as mentioned by many. I happen to prefer less bass as it can sound muffled - in my ears anyway. - John

 

[Padre]

Im not sure if you are looking for something nicer than this but the MX400/500 sound excellent for the price. I paid $12 for the MX400 and I probably use them more than any other 'phones that I own, just because they are always with me, wrapped around my MD recorder. Super portable, durable and at that price almost disposable!

 

[jboehle]

If you don't need isolation, the Koss KSC35s are great for $30. And ultra-portable!

-Jason

 

[wctkdman]

I second the Sennheiser earbuds. I have some MX 300's and they aren't terrible (I got them for free). I can only assume that the 400's and 500';s will sound better.

 

[Oddball]

I had good synergy with the Shure e2s and my 2nd gen iPod. Go for it, you won't regret it.

 

[cmascatello]

Have not heard the E2, but it has got to be better than the EX71. I have had those little Sonys for a few months and can not stomach the bloated bass and shriek-iness for more than a few minutes at a time. The Shure sound (I love my E5s) is bound to be mmore pleasing than the Sony.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

HI: What about the Sharp 4 pole earbuds at 39.00. Do a search on them. They have very good reviews.

 

[jpmac55]

Erased - system duplicated my previous post.

 

[simplelife]

Third on Senn earbuds. One thing is when using headphones on a go, accident is prone to happen. I'd not be so upset, if i break my $15 MX-500, compare to $99 E2.

That is what he say right? No critical listen involved.

 

[Oddball]

Shure has a great warranty policy for 2 years, fyi. I broke my Shure e2 cord and sent it back. They sent me a new/refurbished one without any questions.