[eric521]

I'm doing some research into personal preferences for different types of headphones. I'd really appreciate it if you would vote for the general type of headphones that you prefer.

Thanks in advance!
Eric

 

[chrisfromalbany]

as much I love my UE-10s going with headphone as final answer.

 

[RickG]

Just can't vote. I prefer canalphones for portable use, however, I always listen to full size cans in my home systems.

 

[TooNice]

Regular headphones for me..

Clip-ons work well for portable use, I've actually not needed the isolation of my UM2 much

(I don't travel as I used to)

 

[meat01]

What RickG said

 

[sirnice]

It really depends on where i'm using them.
Home use, definitely headphones.
when I'm out and about, I prefer my E4c.

 

[Regus]

entirely depends...
on the move: canal phones
home listening to music: cans
home listening to the tv/eps: buds
in the car: speakers

In my oppinion the buds are near-useless for music listening, but when sound quality is less of an issue they are more comfortable than either of the other two...

 

[grawk]

At work: open cans (ps1s)
On a plane: IEMs (ety er4p)

 

[dapperbandit]

cans only !!

 

[shplorgh]

Cans!

But what about "ear speakers"?

 

[zeyus]

Well for portable, either clip-ons or IEMs...

But I much prefer listening to my MS-1s any other time...in fact I've walked around several times with my MS-1s, people five me strange looks, I wonder why (maybe its the yellow pads??)

 

[Mr Iriver]

I prefer the sound of headphones, however canalphones are much more usefull IMO while maintaing a competitive sound. As for earbuds if they stay secure, they are simply the best for working out.

 

[White Fox]

Quote:

Originally Posted by eric521 I'm doing some research into personal preferences for different types of headphones.

I hope it isn't any sort of serious research.

I voted Cans because I only use them in ideal real world conditions. However, if I was stranded on a deserted island I might prefer the ER-4S (canal). The only exception would be if I needed to hear the wild boars that were after me as I descended from the cantaloupe tree after looking for some melon.

 

[Jasper994]

At least for the time being, I have to go with canalphones. If I had a quieter environment, I might choose headphones.

Obviously for portable purposes, I'd go with canalphones.

 

[Loftprojection]

Would have been interesting to see speakers there as well, just for fun!

So if speakers were there, I would have voted for speakers but since they are not there, I'll vote for regular cans. Can't stand to have stuff in my ears for a long time.