[lukealexander]

Hi,

I currently have three "set-ups"; my casual one being PX100s connected directly to the line-out on my laptop. I use this for watching TV shows, background music, lying in bed etc.

It is almost exclusively used at home, where isolation is a negative attribute. Unfortunately the PX100s hurt my head after a while, and the jack is damaged.

My requirements:

1. Non-isolating - I must be able to hear ringing phones, door-bells and the like
2. Comfortable - be able to wear them for hours, lie down, or prop my head on my hand
3. Right angled jack - my laptop's line-out is at the front and a right-angled jack would reduce the pressure it receives
4. Less than £30 - this is for non-critical listening
5. Be as neutral as possible - I don't like heavy bass

 

[lmmo]

I would be interested on this too...

 

[jaykay]

You could look into one of the yuin earphones at head-direct. pk3 or ok3 should fall into your price range with the holiday discount going on until January 1st.

 

[lukealexander]

I've thought about the Yuins, but they don't look too comfortable?

 

[jaykay]

I'd imagine their comfort may be hit or miss. personally, I can wear my pk3s without discomfort for hours on end. However, I know some people's ears are very picky with the size and shape of earbuds that they use. I find that the I get a more secure fit when I use the foam pads with pk3. The buds don't fall out very easily, which is a big plus.

 

[lukealexander]

I am considering getting Sony EX85 or Sennheiser MX560 at £31 and £20 respectively. The Yuins seem a bit expensive and there is always the risk of import duty here...