Headphones

[phuzzyfish12]

Can anyone recommend a good pair of in-ear headphones for an iPhone?

I've tried the Apple issued ones (2 pairs), 3 different pairs of skull candy and a couple other random brands all in the last year. Each pair breaks on me and I end up only being able to hear out of one ear. I don't need anything fancy but I do need the earbuds to stay secure when I am at the gym. I would like to spend no more then $50 but I am willing to spend a little more if I knew they wouldn't break on me in 3 months.

[PIE-GUY]

I rock Shure's... love 'em!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=sr_nr_scat_172541_ln?rh=n%3A172541%2Ck%3Ashure+ear&keywords=shure+ear&ie=UTF8&qid=1297201285&scn=172541&h=a565de4eb04788332f2fbf0efc08e92581084dd3#/ref=sr_nr_p_n_feature_browse-b_0?rh=n%3A172282%2Cn%3A!493964%2Cn%3A281407%2Cn%3A172541%2Ck%3Ashure+ear%2Cp_4%3AShure%2Cp_n_feature_browse-bin%3A509312&bbn=172541&keywords=shure+ear&ie=UTF8&qid=1297201382&rnid=2253260011

[nab]

Can anyone recommend a good pair of in-ear headphones for an iPhone?

I've tried the Apple issued ones (2 pairs), 3 different pairs of skull candy and a couple other random brands all in the last year. Each pair breaks on me and I end up only being able to hear out of one ear. I don't need anything fancy but I do need the earbuds to stay secure when I am at the gym. I would like to spend no more then $50 but I am willing to spend a little more if I knew they wouldn't break on me in 3 months.

The Klipsch Image S4 are the best sounding in ear headphones money can buy, under $100.  At $80, they are well worth the extra $30.  I have used them for over a year without breakage, and I wrap them around my ipod nano and carry them in my pocket most of the time. 

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&q=Klipsch+S4&um=1&ie=UTF-8&cid=7300270408837925679&ei=-bhRTabtCoeasAPUtqTjBg&sa=X&oi=product_catalog_result&ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CEIQ8wIwAw#

[ph92]

Can anyone recommend a good pair of in-ear headphones for an iPhone?

I've tried the Apple issued ones (2 pairs), 3 different pairs of skull candy and a couple other random brands all in the last year. Each pair breaks on me and I end up only being able to hear out of one ear. I don't need anything fancy but I do need the earbuds to stay secure when I am at the gym. I would like to spend no more then $50 but I am willing to spend a little more if I knew they wouldn't break on me in 3 months.

http://www.headphone.com/headphones/etymotic-mc3.php

Etymotic MC3, they have an in-line mic, as well as amazing headphones. They are a little bit pricey, but this is the company that invented IEM's so they really know what they are doing. On top of that, if you treat them well (like store in the case included), you can replace the filters on the inside (should come with the tool and some extras to start out with). So when the volume or sound quality degrades (sounds like its crackling, like a busted headphone), you replace them and they should go back to their original sound (take into account burn in).

But another plus is they are low impedance so they do not take much amplification (an iPod/iPhone internal amp should be fine)

[ph92]

http://week4paug.net/for-sale!/ic-custom-built-ampsdacs/

Also, I would like to point out I can make custom amplifiers for headphones, also DAC, custom cables or anything else you might want.

I am willing to learn how to point to point solder for tube amps or other completely analog projects.

PM if interested.

(I'm in college....you remember how it was, help me out :-D )

And you tell me what you want and I will make it happen. If you want high quality cables, I can do that, low quality, I will find cheaper but still good quality cables and connectors. I must admit though, I am still an amateur. I have only completed like 4-5 audio projects, including an iPod mod, which included removing 3mm components and putting wires in their place. So I may not have the experience, but I do my best.

[phuzzyfish12]

http://week4paug.net/for-sale!/ic-custom-built-ampsdacs/

Also, I would like to point out I can make custom amplifiers for headphones, also DAC, custom cables or anything else you might want.

I am willing to learn how to point to point solder for tube amps or other completely analog projects.

PM if interested.

(I'm in college....you remember how it was, help me out :-D )

And you tell me what you want and I will make it happen. If you want high quality cables, I can do that, low quality, I will find cheaper but still good quality cables and connecters. I must admit though, I am still an armature. I have only completed like 4-5 audio projects, including an iPod mod, which included removing 3mm components and putting wires in their place. So I may not have the experience, but I do my best.

Thanks for the advice nab and PH92.

PH92: thanks for the offer, but I am way to hard on my stuff that I would probably break it with in the first month of having them.

I'm checking out the Klipsch brand online now and they look good and sturdy enough to take the beating I would give them.

[StCarl]

I rock Shure's... love 'em!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26scn%3D172541%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr_nr_scat_172541_ln%26keywords%3Dshure%2520ear%26qid%3D1297201285%26h%3Da565de4eb04788332f2fbf0efc08e92581084dd3%26rh%3Dn%253A172541%252Ck%253Ashure%2520ear&tag=straightoutta-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

I love my Shure earbuds too.  I've had these for well over two years w/no probs, and I beat the crap out of them - it's not like I ever use them when I'm just sitting around the house.  I like the wide girth of the wires and apparent solidity of construction at the transition points.  I didn't get anything near the top of the line because I had gone through too many earbuds in too few years.  Turns out I am satisfied with the sound and like I was saying, I have confidence in their construction.  These are straight earbud headphones though, no ipod/iphone controls...  I saw the SE-115 was down to $60 something at that Amazon link.

Last fall, I got Maggie some Denons with the inline controls, but the wires look really thin to me.  Not confident.

[ph92]

I rock Shure's... love 'em!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26scn%3D172541%26redirect%3Dtrue%26ref_%3Dsr_nr_scat_172541_ln%26keywords%3Dshure%2520ear%26qid%3D1297201285%26h%3Da565de4eb04788332f2fbf0efc08e92581084dd3%26rh%3Dn%253A172541%252Ck%253Ashure%2520ear&tag=straightoutta-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

I love my Shure earbuds too.  I've had these for well over two years w/no probs, and I beat the crap out of them - it's not like I ever use them when I'm just sitting around the house.  I like the wide girth of the wires and apparent solidity of construction at the transition points.  I didn't get anything near the top of the line because I had gone through too many earbuds in too few years.  Turns out I am satisfied with the sound and like I was saying, I have confidence in their construction.  These are straight earbud headphones though, no ipod/iphone controls...  I saw the SE-115 was down to $60 something at that Amazon link.

Last fall, I got Maggie some Denons with the inline controls, but the wires look really thin to me.  Not confident.

Which models do you guys have? I used to have the E4C's but they fell apart on me, so I got some basic ones till I save up for some custom fit IEM's.

http://mylivewires.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=75

I will be getting the original ones (the dual driver), apparently they are less analytical sounding so they are good for music listening instead of a stage monitor.

Also, I'll probably do red for the right faceplate and blue for the left, and clear shells (the molded part).

[whyweigh5.0]

Sweet.  My big can headphones (audio-technicas) broke in the car wreck.  The left can was completely severed from the set.  I held on to them and this morning I was bored.  I stripped the wire a bit and reconnected it and wrapped it with electrical wire.  Then I reattached the can with some gorilla tape and they work :banana:

[ph92]

Sweet.  My big can headphones (audio-technicas) broke in the car wreck.  The left can was completely severed from the set.  I held on to them and this morning I was bored.  I stripped the wire a bit and reconnected it and wrapped it with electrical wire.  Then I reattached the can with some gorilla tape and they work :banana:

Solid work, if you have a soldering iron though, I would suggest soldering the wires together as it will be a better connection, then wrap that in electrical tape.

But if its not a place that moves a lot then it shouldn't matter

[whyweigh5.0]

No soldering iron here.  These are studio headphones.  The kind where the cans flip around 180.  The break was right where it turns.  But I never wear them that way so I just used gorilla tape to secure them from spinning around like that

[ph92]

No soldering iron here.  These are studio headphones.  The kind where the cans flip around 180.  The break was right where it turns.  But I never wear them that way so I just used gorilla tape to secure them from spinning around like that

Hmm, well if it does happen again (or you start hearing static, popping  etc). Then I would definitely suggest borrowing a soldering iron from someone or something. Or I can always do it for you free of charge :-D if it becomes a real problem, that stuff is simple.

[phuzzyfish12]

To stay under budget and get the iPhone call features I went with the Klipsch Image S2m Noise-Isolating Headset with Microphone and Single-Button Control. I got them off Amazon for $33.50 (retail $59.99).

Thanks for the help :-)



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FB7IWU/ref=ox_ya_os_product

[kellerb]

To stay under budget and get the iPhone call features I went with the Klipsch Image S2m Noise-Isolating Headset with Microphone and Single-Button Control. I got them off Amazon for $33.50 (retail $59.99).

Thanks for the help :-)



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FB7IWU/ref=ox_ya_os_product

That control button might be a rip-off.  It looks like all it does is pause.   :-P

[nab]

To stay under budget and get the iPhone call features I went with the Klipsch Image S2m Noise-Isolating Headset with Microphone and Single-Button Control. I got them off Amazon for $33.50 (retail $59.99).

Thanks for the help :-)



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FB7IWU/ref=ox_ya_os_product

I'm interested to see what you think of these.  I've only listened the S4's, and I've been hooked on them since I got them.  I always wondered about the S2's as well.