[btsgreg]

Thanks everyone!

 

[ethan961]

Meelectronics M6 or M9. Those stock Apple buds are worth about $0.50 if that.

 

[ljokerl]

If you need something with an iphone-compatible mic I would look here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f103/c...eviews-471202/

 

[candy287]

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Originally Posted by ethan961 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Meelectronics M6 or M9. Those stock Apple buds are worth about $0.50 if that.

+1 get M9 or m11 w/ mic

 

[btsgreg]

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I knew there was a much better alternative to Apple's junk.

I'm not entirely thrilled by the M9s in-ear style. It seems like those always fall out of my ears. Any recommendations for something that rests in your ear, as opposed to going in it?

 

[TheWuss]

so you want ear buds, as opposed to fully in-the-ear-canal phones?

what's your budget? if you're willing to spend a little more than the 30 dollars apple wants for their junk, then you can get some seriously good phones.

i'd try Yuin PK3 or OK3.

Head Direct

chinese company, repped by a well-liked seller called Head-Direct. reported to be killer ear buds.

 

[ZARIM]

PK3, JVC Air Cushion FX66.........

 

[muxenle]

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Originally Posted by btsgreg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I knew there was a much better alternative to Apple's junk. I'm not entirely thrilled by the M9s in-ear style. It seems like those always fall out of my ears. Any recommendations for something that rests in your ear, as opposed to going in it?

I'm guessing they the in-ear style (IEM, in-ear-montior) fall out of your ears because you've never gotten a proper fit/seal, most likely because the tip/sleeve (the part that goes in your ear) was either to big or to small for you ear. Both of the IEMs suggest (M6, M9, M11) come with a range of tips, from small to large and I know at least the M6 come with a triple flange tip (which I would almost call extra-small, but I don't that's accurate). I'm also guessing that with the in-ears you've tried they lacked bass/had none at all, which might have been cause by a bad seal too.

Or of course I could be totally wrong.

But any ways, good luck in your search

 

[bba1973]

$30 is way too much. These are just under $4, and they look to be legit. But that's if you have to have the Apple brand. You're better off getting something that sounds better.

 

[btsgreg]

Thanks to all who have contributed to the multitude of excellent information! I will be putting everyone's advice to good use!

Much appreciated!

 

[AhhHoNG]

that sht actually cost 29. Apple is What

 

[bba1973]

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Originally Posted by AhhHoNG /img/forum/go_quote.gif that sht actually cost 29. Apple is What

You think that's bad? I know a guy, who had that exact headset in question, send his back to Apple to be repaired.

 

[rawrster]

I was hoping that link would be the addiem's but no luck. I'm actually surprised they cost that much.

 

[btsgreg]

Can anyone offer some insight as to how the Meelectronics M6 or M9 would compare to Sennhieser's CX-x series? Such as the CX500 or CX380?