#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Still sounds awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 What are the best headphones under $100? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Anything Sennheiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Not anything Sennheiser. They produce plenty of garbage headphones in that price range. I have a pair that I leave to stretch out when I'm not using them so they don't crush my head. It would also depend on your listening environment. You could get several pair of Koss headphones with good sound quality suitable for portable and home listening for under $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Lies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Lie? Me? Never. I'm not actually a woman, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Another lie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick1Ø66 4,710 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Got my Amazon Basics Premium in-ear headphones yesterday. Sound brilliant. The lot of you are saps for paying more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 For earbuds, I've only ever been happy with the Apple ones that come with phones/iPods. I fucking hate the kind that jam into your ear canal, they make me feel muffled and off balance. And the Apple ones are the only ones I've tried that fit my ear comfortably. If only the EarPods weren't stupid as hell and overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 51 minutes ago, Evil-Lyn said: Not anything Sennheiser. They produce plenty of garbage headphones in that price range. I have a pair that I leave to stretch out when I'm not using them so they don't crush my head. It would also depend on your listening environment. You could get several pair of Koss headphones with good sound quality suitable for portable and home listening for under $100. Actually, the Koss ones I got last year basically crush my head. Also, the cord is messed up so you have to plug it in just the right way (very difficult) or the sound is terrible. I barely use them anymore. Maybe they were just a bad pair? I mostly stick with my cheap Phillips in-ear buds I got this summer. It was my first experience with the in-ear kind, and was really weird at first, but I'm pretty used to it now. Although for the last few days I've been bothered by little blips and blops, presumably cord noises or something. Haven't really looked into how to remedy that yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 Nah, the Koss Porta are great for the price (around 30-40$). Earplugs are evil in any way, shape or incarnation. https://www.koss.com/headphones/on-ear-headphones/porta-pro BLUMENKOHL and Gruesome Son of a Bitch 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 I like the SportaPros as well. The KSC75 are interchangeable with that headband and cheaply replaceable if you are prone to having things break. They also have a nice dated 1980s or 90s look as opposed to ugly modern designs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah! Koss is your best bet under $100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will 2,215 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 5 hours ago, publicist said: Nah, the Koss Porta are great for the price (around 30-40$). Earplugs are evil in any way, shape or incarnation. https://www.koss.com/headphones/on-ear-headphones/porta-pro Yeah, those aren't the ones I had. Maybe I should get those at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Or SportaPro. They're slightly cheaper. Perhaps more comfortable. The KSC75 are pretty bitchin' even without a headband. They're under $20, good sound quality, comfy to wear despite the weird-looking "ear clip" design. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I'm fine with my Apple buds for casual listening. Have the Bose QC25 for at home listening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Apple and Bose? Oh dear Koray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Apple earbuds were crappy 12 years ago, but I think they've been decent enough for my purposes for at least 5 years. When was the last time you tried a pair, Stefan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 They don't stay in my ears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Whatever Apple considers a generic ear hole size, I guess I have it. They've always been super comfortable and secure in my ears, at least since they moved to that more funnel-like shape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 16 minutes ago, Disco Stu said: Apple earbuds were crappy 12 years ago, but I think they've been decent enough for my purposes for at least 5 years. When was the last time you tried a pair, Stefan? I owned both the plastic generic ones and the fancier soft ones. Sound is decent. But overpriced for what you get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah I'd never buy them if I wasn't buying Apple products that come with them. The EarPods are probably the most laughably overpriced product Apple's ever released, at least relative to their worth and usefulness and how easy it'd be to lose them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 $30 is a fair price, in my opinion. If mine ever broke, I'd buy a replacement pair. My current ones have survived being in the laundry somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I've had Apple earbuds that have survived multiple laundry cycles. Little workhorses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Oh Koray! There's so much better out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I prefer the convenience of earbuds and I've never found another I like more and I've tried a lot. I'll admit it's very limiting how much I hate the kind that you have to jam in your ear canal, that seems to be the only kind most companies make now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The headphones that comes with the Samsung Galaxy S8 are awesome and sound perfect for film scores IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, Trent B said: The headphones that comes with the Samsung Galaxy S8 are awesome and sound perfect for film scores IMHO. These, right? I just can't handle that piece you have to jam down your ear canal. I need buds that let outside sound in, too weird otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Ya those. Hmm okay well to each their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 It's just feels unnatural to me. When you listen to music through speakers or on-ear headphones or freakin' live instrument performance the sound is not piped directly to your eardrums. Outside sounds can come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I agree with Disco Stu! On 8/31/2017 at 11:58 AM, Stefancos said: Oh Koray! There's so much better out there. Better than the days when I thought nothing could sound better than my laptop speakers, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 And when Crash was your fav movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 3 hours ago, Koray Savas said: I agree with Disco Stu! Better than the days when I thought nothing could sound better than my laptop speakers, right? I thought you were vermin because of that for a very long time. Apple EarPods are pretty sweet for $30, if they fit your ear. Not as good as a $10 Koss though in terms of pure sound. But they’re practical, stylish, small, and have iPhone controls, so that’s pretty solid. Apple’s AirPods meanwhile are the best wireless headphones you can get for the money. Period. Unless they don’t fit your ears, in which case you’ll spend more money on a wireless headphone that won’t sound or work as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 27 minutes ago, Blumenkohl said: Apple’s AirPods meanwhile are the best wireless headphones you can get for the money. Period. Unless they don’t fit your ears, in which case you’ll spend more money on a wireless headphone that won’t sound or work as good. I think this is true but I still think it's ridiculous there's no option to connect them to make it easier to keep them together. And $160 is just ridiculous for what they are. I think 60-70 is more right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Wel they come with a charging case right? Just pop them in. Harder to lose a little block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu 15,495 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I don't wanna carry a block around in my pockets; real estate is limited!. For years I've just been winding my earbuds around my hand before shoving them in my pocket. Much less space. Besides I'm taking them on and off all the time throughout the day, I don't wanna have to get a dumb block out every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 The block is tiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 My only drawback is that there's no convenient pause/play/answer calls button that's on the wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUMENKOHL 1,068 Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 Yeah. I would think they could just do a software update and get some new gestures to make that happen..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 The Lost World does sound best on my Sennheiser headphones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trent B 337 Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I've also got these which sound great for film scores. https://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Microphone/dp/B017KE9KOU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1504316768&sr=8-4&keywords=Samsung+bluetooth Although sometimes I gotta be careful with them. They are magnetic and if they get a little to close to my pacemaker it tends to set off the metal detector deal. That's the only draw back other than that they are worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 My Apple EarPods broke recently and I bought a replacement pair. I think they're good value for €30. They're a good size and fit for my ears, the sound quality is decent for the price, and the jack actually fits through my stupid TFA Stormtrooper case. The AirPods are the one Apple product I can't justify. I'm sure they're excellent but €170 is a lot for headphones. I need to get some wireless ones for running to go with my new Watch but I'll be looking to spend €25 or so because who needs great sound quality for running? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I just bought some AirPods because the cords on my standard pair have begun to annoy me in all their tangleness. I didn’t realize that the cool contact charging case isn’t out yet though and I’d have to buy that again at a later date. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 I just bought these AKG's which thankfully have both, cable and bluetooth option. Best ones i had in a while. Hate AirPods, design nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sennheiser-audiophile-over-the-ear-headphones-titan/1700513.p?skuId=1700513&cmp=RMX&extStoreId=569&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=22cbead0-9690-4569-936b-449f43b70023&ksprof_id=3&ksaffcode=pg218887&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNeXoPPM1gIVhYqzCh2FPQ8fEAkYASABEgJHhfD_BwE $80 for the Sennheiser HD 558. Is that a good deal? I'm considering them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo 3,709 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 Looking at wireless headphones for my Watch. Another thing to charge. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 The bane of modern life! Thats and buffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 7 hours ago, The Doctor said: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sennheiser-audiophile-over-the-ear-headphones-titan/1700513.p?skuId=1700513&cmp=RMX&extStoreId=569&ref=212&loc=1&ksid=22cbead0-9690-4569-936b-449f43b70023&ksprof_id=3&ksaffcode=pg218887&ksdevice=c&lsft=ref:212,loc:2&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIiNeXoPPM1gIVhYqzCh2FPQ8fEAkYASABEgJHhfD_BwE $80 for the Sennheiser HD 558. Is that a good deal? I'm considering them. Killer deal (if new). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I got them. They're basically open, but they have awesome sound. Unlike all the other Sennheisers I've owned, they seem comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koray Savas 2,251 Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 Received the AirPods today. Pricey for what they are but damn if they aren’t awesome. Instantly connected when the case is opened and the sensors know when they’re in your ears. Pop one out and music pauses. Pop it in, and it continues to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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