fvoelling
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Hi,
My son "needs" (his claim) new earphones for his video iPod and was bugging me about the $100 Shure model at Best Buy. Now he wants the Etymotic 6i. He mainly listens to Rock and Rap, and watches TV shows on his iPod.
After doing a bit or reading here, a lot of people seem to like the Altec Lansing IM716 better than the above models. However, one concern noted by several users is the IM716's tendency to exhibit "microphonics", and since my son often uses his iPod on the go I'm wondering how much of an issue this would be (and whether other earphones wouldn't have the same issue).
Any advice on the listed models or other potential candidates to consider (price should not exceed $120, that's already too much in my opinion but I'm willing to contribute to his funds if the IM716 are really the best buy of the bunch)?
Thanks,
Frank
My son "needs" (his claim) new earphones for his video iPod and was bugging me about the $100 Shure model at Best Buy. Now he wants the Etymotic 6i. He mainly listens to Rock and Rap, and watches TV shows on his iPod.
After doing a bit or reading here, a lot of people seem to like the Altec Lansing IM716 better than the above models. However, one concern noted by several users is the IM716's tendency to exhibit "microphonics", and since my son often uses his iPod on the go I'm wondering how much of an issue this would be (and whether other earphones wouldn't have the same issue).
Any advice on the listed models or other potential candidates to consider (price should not exceed $120, that's already too much in my opinion but I'm willing to contribute to his funds if the IM716 are really the best buy of the bunch)?
Thanks,
Frank