Can anyone recommend me some good headphones for less than $40?
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Here we go again!
It matters what kind, because if they aren't comfortable, you won't use them.
Where you will be listening to them, will there be a lot of noise?
Are you worried about bothering other people with your loud music?
How important is portability? Would you like to be able to put them in your pocket?
It matters what kind, because if they aren't comfortable, you won't use them.
Where you will be listening to them, will there be a lot of noise?
Are you worried about bothering other people with your loud music?
How important is portability? Would you like to be able to put them in your pocket?
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This isnt exactly what you asked for, but I recently took a 2nd job listening to phone calls and because of my kids, I had to buy some noise-defeaning headaphones....since, I have used them for music and theres no comparison....I paid $90 for mine and they are fantastic....they are Panasonics and I got them through Amazon.com....if you have the means, I highly recommend spending a little bit more and getting noise-defeaning over the ear headphones....
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 12:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here we go again!
It matters what kind, because if they aren't comfortable, you won't use them.
Where you will be listening to them, will there be a lot of noise?
Are you worried about bothering other people with your loud music?
How important is portability? Would you like to be able to put them in your pocket?</div>
I listen to them whenever. By myself, with a bunch of people around.
I'm not worried about bothering other people with loud music.
Portability is a plus, and I wouldn't mind being able to put them in my pocket...but I also wouldn't mind sacrificing that for better quality.
I'm extremely flexible when it comes to headphones. Doesn't matter what kind they are, as long as I like em and they work good.
It matters what kind, because if they aren't comfortable, you won't use them.
Where you will be listening to them, will there be a lot of noise?
Are you worried about bothering other people with your loud music?
How important is portability? Would you like to be able to put them in your pocket?</div>
I listen to them whenever. By myself, with a bunch of people around.
I'm not worried about bothering other people with loud music.
Portability is a plus, and I wouldn't mind being able to put them in my pocket...but I also wouldn't mind sacrificing that for better quality.
I'm extremely flexible when it comes to headphones. Doesn't matter what kind they are, as long as I like em and they work good.
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And what is your feeling about sticking things into your ear canal?
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And what is your feeling about sticking things into your ear canal?
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.</div>
I don't mind it at all...it's just that, with most ear buds, I can't get 'em to stay in my ear. They always end up falling out...even if I'm not moving. So I try to stay away from those.
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.</div>
I don't mind it at all...it's just that, with most ear buds, I can't get 'em to stay in my ear. They always end up falling out...even if I'm not moving. So I try to stay away from those.
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Well, I'll start with my favorite pocket headphones, the Yuin PK3.
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.
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The king of cheap headphones is the Koss KSC-75.
These have a lifetime guarantee. If you break them, Koss will replace them no questions asked.
They sound extremely good. They are comfortable, but I always had trouble getting the fit right with the earclips.
I solved that problem this way, which was fun, but not necessary to enjoy the great sound these have right out of the box.
These are great for running. They leak sound like a seive. Everyone nearby will enjoy your music.
These have a lifetime guarantee. If you break them, Koss will replace them no questions asked.
They sound extremely good. They are comfortable, but I always had trouble getting the fit right with the earclips.
I solved that problem this way, which was fun, but not necessary to enjoy the great sound these have right out of the box.
These are great for running. They leak sound like a seive. Everyone nearby will enjoy your music.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (cpawfan @ Jul 14 2008, 01:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I love when ghoti talks about head phones
Anymore cool mods of cheap Wal Mart headphones?</div>
Link above!
(You need to read the whole thread to get the right model of crappy radio to buy, though.)
Anymore cool mods of cheap Wal Mart headphones?</div>
Link above!
(You need to read the whole thread to get the right model of crappy radio to buy, though.)
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 14 2008, 01:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>And what is your feeling about sticking things into your ear canal?
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.</div>
I don't mind it at all...it's just that, with most ear buds, I can't get 'em to stay in my ear. They always end up falling out...even if I'm not moving. So I try to stay away from those.
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OK. IEM recommendation coming up!
The benefit of this is great noise isolation (even better than that "noise cancelling" stuff") and you can really get into your music. There are also lots of different kinds for every budget that sound very good. These are very portable.
The drawback is that not everyone is comfortable with them for long stretches and they are no good if you are running, biking or gathering the carts in the supermarket parking lot.</div>
I don't mind it at all...it's just that, with most ear buds, I can't get 'em to stay in my ear. They always end up falling out...even if I'm not moving. So I try to stay away from those.
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OK. IEM recommendation coming up!
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 01:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well, I'll start with my favorite pocket headphones, the Yuin PK3.
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.</div>
Oh, hot damn! These are new!
These are buds and iems and they are on sale for $20 off the regular price.
Great pegs, you cost me 60 bucks.
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.</div>
Oh, hot damn! These are new!
These are buds and iems and they are on sale for $20 off the regular price.
Great pegs, you cost me 60 bucks.
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These are good headphones, and I don't know how you can beat the price.
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX33A-Marshmallow-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B000IS1ZYY/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b" target="_blank">
JVC Marshmallows.</a>
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX33A-Marshmallow-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B000IS1ZYY/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b" target="_blank">
JVC Marshmallows.</a>
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These kick all kinds of ass.
I have these and they are great. They are more comfortable but less isolating than the AKG. They also make you look cool. They fold so you can carry them in a coat pocket. (They aren't too bad around your neck, either.)
Those are the best choices anywhere near your price range. The AKG are very popular.
Both of these sound great, but not as good as the Yuins. (And not really better than the KSC-75, which sound incredible for the price.)
I have these and they are great. They are more comfortable but less isolating than the AKG. They also make you look cool. They fold so you can carry them in a coat pocket. (They aren't too bad around your neck, either.)
Those are the best choices anywhere near your price range. The AKG are very popular.
Both of these sound great, but not as good as the Yuins. (And not really better than the KSC-75, which sound incredible for the price.)
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 01:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 01:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Well, I'll start with my favorite pocket headphones, the Yuin PK3.
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.</div>
Oh, hot damn! These are new!
These are buds and iems and they are on sale for $20 off the regular price.
Great pegs, you cost me 60 bucks.
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LOL. I really bought these.
They are actually $30 of with free shipping and have a cable long enough for me to put my player in my damn pocket!
(And they are an upgrade over PK3. These should sound really amazing.)
These are earbuds, but they sound incredible. (Unusual for earbuds)
These have a better cord than the ones I have. Great if you are used to earbuds but just want them to sound better. I can't recommend them highly enough.
These are extremely comfortable and low maintenance. I lost them for a few days and I was lost, and I have several pairs of portable phones that cost a lot more.</div>
Oh, hot damn! These are new!
These are buds and iems and they are on sale for $20 off the regular price.
Great pegs, you cost me 60 bucks.
</div>
LOL. I really bought these.
They are actually $30 of with free shipping and have a cable long enough for me to put my player in my damn pocket!
(And they are an upgrade over PK3. These should sound really amazing.)
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I hate the Marshmallows. My ex had em, they were so ugly and pretty crappy quality.
Some of the best quality/value headphones I ever got were these:
But the cord proved to be shitty and it broke very quickly
The last ones I dealt with were very similar to the Sony ones. I can't even find a picture of them. They were Panasonic, and I was disappointed with the quality.
They were also not durable at all and broke very quickly as well.
I'm sort of leaning towards these:
I'm thinking that maybe getting bigger headphones may cause me to be more careful with them, and cause me to refrain from putting them in my pocket
Keep in mind, I'm a college kid trying to salvage money
Some of the best quality/value headphones I ever got were these:
But the cord proved to be shitty and it broke very quickly
The last ones I dealt with were very similar to the Sony ones. I can't even find a picture of them. They were Panasonic, and I was disappointed with the quality.
They were also not durable at all and broke very quickly as well.
I'm sort of leaning towards these:
I'm thinking that maybe getting bigger headphones may cause me to be more careful with them, and cause me to refrain from putting them in my pocket
Keep in mind, I'm a college kid trying to salvage money
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Those Sony MDR-Vxxx series are very poorly received. I'd stay away from them.
I had the "good" Sony DJ headphones (V6) a long time ago and they were very hot and uncomfortable.
Sennheiser 201s are full-size and supposedly very good, though I've never heard them. They are very inexpensive as well.
I had the "good" Sony DJ headphones (V6) a long time ago and they were very hot and uncomfortable.
Sennheiser 201s are full-size and supposedly very good, though I've never heard them. They are very inexpensive as well.
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Get your broke ass $99 and buy these Allessandro MS-1. These I have. You will cry with joy that you spent the extra dough. They are tough, light, impossible to wear out, sound great out of every source and with every kind of music or game.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Get your broke ass $99 and buy these Allessandro MS-1. These I have. You will cry with joy that you spent the extra dough. They are tough, light, impossible to wear out, sound great out of every source and with every kind of music or game.</div>
I just got a 9 to 5, so I'll be gettin money...but I'm looking to save as much as possible.
I may go with the previous headphones you posted.
EDIT: I'm looking all over the internet, and I'm finding some pretty good reviews on those Sony headphones. On the other hand, the Sennheisers look really big and bulky..
I just got a 9 to 5, so I'll be gettin money...but I'm looking to save as much as possible.
I may go with the previous headphones you posted.
EDIT: I'm looking all over the internet, and I'm finding some pretty good reviews on those Sony headphones. On the other hand, the Sennheisers look really big and bulky..
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (pegs @ Jul 14 2008, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 02:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Get your broke ass $99 and buy these Allessandro MS-1. These I have. You will cry with joy that you spent the extra dough. They are tough, light, impossible to wear out, sound great out of every source and with every kind of music or game.</div>
I just got a 9 to 5, so I'll be gettin money...but I'm looking to save as much as possible.
I may go with the previous headphones you posted.
EDIT: I'm looking all over the internet, and I'm finding some pretty good reviews on those Sony headphones. On the other hand, the Sennheisers look really big and bulky..
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I just got a 9 to 5, so I'll be gettin money...but I'm looking to save as much as possible.
I may go with the previous headphones you posted.
EDIT: I'm looking all over the internet, and I'm finding some pretty good reviews on those Sony headphones. On the other hand, the Sennheisers look really big and bulky..
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a couple years ago, I bought a pair of noise cancelling headphones from Fry's. They were some non-major brand, and they cost exactly $40. The noise cancelling feature was completely bogus. I already knew the difference, having sampled other higher quality headphones. I was tricked. You put batteries in these ones, and all they do is amplify the existing output.
The companies set these prices on purpose, I have learned the hard way. You actually have to spend more money to get what you want. The cheapest ones are complete garbage. Buy a brand that you know and are familiar with, like Sony. Do spend more money. Aim for the second tier of headphones. The cheap ones will just leave you disappointed, and out $40.
The companies set these prices on purpose, I have learned the hard way. You actually have to spend more money to get what you want. The cheapest ones are complete garbage. Buy a brand that you know and are familiar with, like Sony. Do spend more money. Aim for the second tier of headphones. The cheap ones will just leave you disappointed, and out $40.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 14 2008, 02:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Sennheiser 201s are full-size and supposedly very good, though I've never heard them. They are very inexpensive as well.</div>
I think I'll go with these ones, as I haven't seen much else better. I've raised my price range from $30 to $50, but still haven't really found anything online that's blown my mind away.
I think I'll go with these ones, as I haven't seen much else better. I've raised my price range from $30 to $50, but still haven't really found anything online that's blown my mind away.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 19 2008, 04:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>I'm just the opposite. I have much more luck with price and convenience online than in a store.</div>
I'm really curious, what kind of places do you order headphones online?
I'm using google to look up stores that sell the headphones, and I'm nervous about getting involved with sketchy sites that screw you over.
How about this site: http://www.jr.com/sennheiser/pe/SEN_HD201/
I'm really curious, what kind of places do you order headphones online?
I'm using google to look up stores that sell the headphones, and I'm nervous about getting involved with sketchy sites that screw you over.
How about this site: http://www.jr.com/sennheiser/pe/SEN_HD201/
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ghoti @ Jul 19 2008, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Im on my phone but if thats JR Music and Photo they are very reputable.</div>
Thanks!
Ordered the Sennheisers. Hopefully they come soon, since J&R is in NYC.
Thanks!
Ordered the Sennheisers. Hopefully they come soon, since J&R is in NYC.
