[emelius]

how 'bout the akg k14p earbuds?...~$20 + shippin' if bought online...wouldn't be a complete loss if they weren't to your likin'...

 

[justi]

I can't seem to find the EX81

so, you're saying that in this range they are the best for my iPod or the EX71 are?

 

[apnk]

try audiocubes.com

 

[fureshi]

Quote:

Originally Posted by justi I can't seem to find the EX81 so, you're saying that in this range they are the best for my iPod or the EX71 are?

Not exactly, I'm just saying that IMO they work well with the ipod since they are known for their heavy bass, which compensates for the ipod's weak bass. From initial listening, the EX81 seem like they are a better balanced set of headphones than the EX71.

 

[justi]

running the iPod through my 570s it didn't seem like it was weak on bass but then again I don't know if the 570s are known for heavy bass. I am just wondering if I should get the 71s or the 81s.... decisions, decisions

 

[Eagle_Driver]

I have the Sony EX71s. Right now they sound really bloated, bright and harsh and a bit incoherent.

And unlike a few people, I'm not a big fan of the Sennheiser HD570s. I have their successor model, the HD555s, and I could power them directly from my 4G iPod (though they still sound better with an amp, as usual).

 

[justi]

hmm really bloated, bright and harsh and a bit incoherent don't sound like a good thing

what would you recommend then?

it seems like everywhere I look I get so many different reviews, my main concern with the EX81s are that I've heard they don't fit very well in some peoples ears. is there any rule of thumb that I can use to be more certain on if they will fit well or not?

I'm also hearing that the mx500s don't sound that much better than the stock ipod earbuds. I have a hard time believing it but I also have no idea.

 

[Guyferd]

AKG K14p totally blows away the sennheiser mx500. It has a much larger and wider soundstage and its mid is more natural and forward making senn very laidback and unfocussed. The bass is tighter and not as bloated as the mx500 esp the mid-bass. The tonal range is also more balanced. IMO it's the best bud in the $30 category!

 

[john-james]

I'm also looking for some cheap but decent portables to replace the mini's buds. Can't contribute since I haven't heard anything yet, but I will say that the Apple earbuds BITE.

Maybe It is a good choice for you,try it
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078S2TJGK
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078PHZ35Z

 

[Planet_JASE]

Hopefully you just provided the original poster with the answer they’ve been waiting almost 13 long, long years to hear. If so, bravo to you, good sir

 

[john-james]

Hopefully you just provided the original poster with the answer they’ve been waiting almost 13 long, long years to hear. If so, bravo to you, good sir

I am so sorry,maybe i just want to sell my earphone if you like it