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But you do realize that you can use any ear/headphones you want, right? Seems obvious to most, but some people think they're tied to Apple approved products or some smurf. I use Sennheiser PX200s.

I think it comes down to the ear of the beholder; especially for fit.

http://www.head-fi.org
V-moda Vibes

I have tons of headphones....here is my list

Sony MDR-V150 = crap
Sony MDR-EX71 = good
Sony MDR-EX81 = same as 71 shorter cord is most notable difference.  they are different but I couldn't really tell

Sennheiser PX100w - GREAT sounding on ear headphones.  Commonly rated as the best iPod headphone.  Koss portapros are pretty good too but they are awful looking.

V-moda Vibes - the best in ear headphone I have ever used.

Last edited by Kurto2021 (2007-01-02 12:52 pm)

I got a pair of $7 earbuds at CVS, since the white iPod phones basically are a large "mug me" sign.

As a bonus, they sound better.

C'mon, the place is teaming with Viking hordes.

I'll second the sure. I have a low end one but to me the ec-3's are a great bang for the buck. I used a pair at an airport in MN. they have just about the same effect as noise canceling.

normally I have to turn my Ipod all the way up to drone out the ambient noise in an airport. the EC 3 only needed about 1/4 volume. and probably safer for my ear drums.

I wound up with set of ec-1 instead and they are ok but I still have to turn them up while flying.

they are 100 times better than the stock ear buds.

I second the V-Moda Vibes.  Really really great headphones, especially for the price (~$80).  If that's still too pricey, the V-Moda Bass Freq in-ear headphones (~$35) are great too (what I'm using right now on a day to day basis).

Earphones are all about the fit and the extent to which the listener cares about little musical details.  If cheap ones fit your ears, and they sound good to you, those are the ones for you.  If you don't know whether or not it's a good idea to pay more than you're usually willing for a certain pair of headphones, you probably won't notice much of the difference.  And, buyer's remorse sucks. 

I recommend Skull Candy.  Good variety of fits and qualities at relatively low prices.  I like the "rockin' buds".

Skullcandy for me:
http://tinyurl.com/4dqpv6

God these things are awesome. They sound great, they feel great. (I should be getting paid for this.)
SH

Just curious NARK ... how did the original ipod headphone fit you? I ask this because I figured the gummies would have a similar fit ... and I found the original ipod phone outright painful ...  which is why I went with the marshmallows for yard work.