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Good in-ear headphones for >$25

As you can tell im not trying to break the bank,but just want the bang for my buck want to get something to go along with the beats audio. Any recommendations?
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Well the thread title says you want headphones that cost more than 25 bucks. I'm assuming you meant less than 25. There are very few earbuds that are good for such a low cost. Me, I used the one provided with the phone.
Good ear buds go for more around the 100 price range though. I recommend these http://www.klipsch.com/image-S4A-headphones
I don't own a pair but I tried my friends, man, they are pretty good.
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I use smokin buds by skull candy literal every day in the gym, and my main music ranges from meek mills to ffdp and everything in between, they hold up to it all and never have blown on max volume all day. Plus there are tons of colors to choose from. $25 everywhere you go. And even cheaper most places
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Haha no problem. In that case skull candies are fit for your price range. But I am an audiophile, no offense I consider them on the lower end
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I don't mind spending 100< (got it right this time) on headphones but its just getting them to last....i go through headphones like its no tomorrow....lol that's why i always buy a cheap pair... Any advice?
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Although they don't go in the ear canal, the Gumy earbuds by JVC are, by far, the best sounding earbuds I've ever heard for under $25. They are almost as good as my Klipsch s4 earbuds and tend to be more comfortable since they are disc shaped and sit on the outer edge of the ear. They look similar to the Apple earbuds, but produce a much richer sound than the Apple buds.
I would rate the Klipsch s4 buds as the overall best sounding ones I own, followed closely by the JVC Gumy buds. They sound great with the Beats equalizer on my HTC Rezound. Both are better than Skullcandy FMJ earbuds and Skullcandy inkd earbuds, IMHO. Keep in mind that I listen to extreme metal and don't like too much bass in my earbuds.
Gumy earbuds are $9 at Walmart or Target. The Klipsch s4 are $80 at Worst Buy.
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Thanks bro...I've seen them but never took them seriously..lol can't judge a book by its cover
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I'm using Meelectronics M9P, pretty good for something under $25 as well.
IMO the M9P's bass does slightly overpower the mids, and I personally find that vocals are slightly recessed as well. But it's good enough for my commuting needs

I'm using creative ep 630.
They are great, just remember to glue those ear buds to the thing itself our you're going to lose them for sure

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B004S7Q8CA/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details I got those, and they are amazing for the price at around 15 pounds.

Look up soundmagic E10, on par with the s4's. Build quality not the best, but sound is brilliant for the price.
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I recommend you look through this thread, if you really want to maximize your purchase.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/mul...ared-ue-500-paradigm-shift-e3m-added-04-08-12
If you find it "TL;DR", skim through the your desired price range, and note down those with the highest(>8.0) Sound and Value ratings, then with your options narrowed down, read his comments on their sounds, and details like what's included in the box, build quality etc.
If you're really not in a rush, go one price-range tier higher, as you can often find them under discount such that they actually fit within your budget.

anyone know how urBeats bundled with the one x compare to senheiser cx300's? I just wanna decide if I should sell the urBeats and BNIB is obviously better for earphones!

I use these Sennheiser CX300-II earphones and they sound amazing

Try this:
http://mp4nation.net/catalog/brainwavz-m2-iem-earphones-p-390.html
or this:
http://mp4nation.net/catalog/brainwavz-m2-iem-earphones-p-390.html
Review here:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/521551/brainwavz-m3-review
http://www.head-fi.org/t/561894/brainzwavz-m2-review

i bought a pair of monster jamz for $40bux when it was on sale. i've yet to use them though but for the price i guess can't go wrong.. i bought the premium version of the HTC one x that includes the Dr Dre beat solo hd.. but it feels weird to use that as a handsfree lol..

UE 100, i've been using them for 1/2 a year..
pretty decent for the price ...

Thanks guys for the recommendations.
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i have the sennheiser cx200. I and many of my colleges at work have the same heaphones and we all agree that they are really good.
Sennheiser cx200

Bose In-Ear 2 headphones

Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars

I have them and they are the best headphones I've ever had. They are so comfortable and stick it in your ear so well. The sound quality is very good as well. I will put it this way, when mine decide to go out on me I will buy another pair!
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1Android said:
I have them and they are the best headphones I've ever had. They are so comfortable and stick it in your ear so well. The sound quality is very good as well. I will put it this way, when mine decide to go out on me I will buy another pair!
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thank you for your answer, i like their design and heard that quality is really good.

I wasnt sure about them because i have always had a real in ear headphone. My brother got them for xmas and i snuffed at them. I tried them on and gave them a listen. I went out an hour later on xmas and bought them.
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I wasnt sure about them because i have always had a real in ear headphone. My brother got them for xmas and i snuffed at them. I tried them on and gave them a listen. I went out an hour later on xmas and bought them.
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btw after listening with them for a long time, you dont feel any pains in your ears?
p.s. atm cant give "thanks" 8 limit suxs

I am involved in competitive cycling and use these for my ride also. Even after a 6 or 7 hour bike ride I can't even tell that I have had earphones in my ear. Just be sure to try the different size gel pieces. I believe they come with size medium on them so when I first tried them it wasn't a great fit. I put on the large and it fit like it was made for my ear.
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I've tried headphones a fifth of the price that have 90% of the sound quality so I wouldn't burn my money on having a designer label, and anyway the S3 sound quality really isn't that good compared to even some other phones I tried.

The sound quality of yhe earphonea are great. I dont think anyone is expecting a studio surround sound out of the phone. Its bot just about the sound quality. Its so nice to have an in ear earphone that you dont have to worry abiut falking out or being pulled out of the ear. Its worth it if you can.
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Shure makes headphones with replaceable cords. Mine take a beating since I wear them at least twice a day on my motorcycle under my helmet and they are still performing great.
http://www.shure.com/americas/produ...nes/se-models/se215-sound-isolating-earphones

EdgaBimbam said:
Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars
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Klipsch S4 are really nice sounding phones and relatively inexpensive.
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Klipsch S4 are really nice sounding phones and relatively inexpensive.
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Klipsch makes possibly the best in ear headphones out there...

They dont stay in the ear like bose earphones though. sound quality may be better, but I from experience can tell you that the bose is more comfortable, stays in the ear until you dont want them to be there anymore and the cables are damn near tangle proof.

Have a look at this comparison thread. It's the most comprehensive unbiased test I've found on the Internet

At $100 the Shure SE215 scored as well or better than many sets that cost 3x more.
If you are going to invest in a quality set, make sure they have replaceable cables since that is the most likely point of failure over time.

I've got a set of the Gen1 in-ear that I've had for years and love them. I recently added a set of the Gen2 inserts (you can swap them out on the holder style) and they are even better! They stay put when running/riding/lifting and you don't even realize you have them in. Definitely worth it.

Bose is not as good as everyone thinks they are. Who told you that Bose makes quality products? Heard it from a family member? A post on the Internet? Just google Bose quality or similar topics. My $5 pair of in-ear phones from Big Lots sound and feel good.

EdgaBimbam said:
Hello, yesterday i have bought galaxy s3 and I'm looking for better in-ear headphones. Any suggestions? what do you think about these ones? http://www.bose.com/controller?url=.../audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp
price could be till 180~ dollars
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I loooove bose products although they are quite expensive. the product you put up the link is only $89.95. Why don't you try it?

sidn3y said:
Bose is not as good as everyone thinks they are. Who told you that Bose makes quality products? Heard it from a family member? A post on the Internet? Just google Bose quality or similar topics. My $5 pair of in-ear phones from Big Lots sound and feel good.
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huh??

Bose are good but nowhere near as good as the price you paying for them, because Bose is like a designer label and a lot of people pay more because of who they are not what they do.

You are intitled to your opinion, but I highly disagree. I have had several pair of $20-$40 earbuds. Several because they were only good for a minimal time frame. made a step up to $60-$100 sets and there was a considerable difference in quality. 3 pair of $100 sets and lastly bought my bose IE2 and they are by FAR the best set I have had, sound quality and comfort.
but like i said, you are totally entitled to think what you want. each person has different experiences when comparing products.
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Anyone interested in Beats come here....

Well as everyone knows Beats are ridiculously overpriced, the sound they provide is nowhere near the price they charge, yes they do look nice but just way too expensive. So I shopped around and found what are essentially beats without the same price tag (RRP they are but sell for much cheaper on ebay), the headphones I refer to are the Monster Purity HD's. As everyone knows Monster makes Beats, the Purity HD's are essentially Solo HD's with a rectangular ear cup, slightly less bass and clearer sound. Same headband and everything, really nice looking cans, got them today after winning them on ebay for £38 brand new and sealed.
I think the reason for how cheap they sell is they have been made in conjunction with Nokia for WP7 phones so uninformed people dont realise they are made by the same company as beats and think they are Nokia headphones, good news is also the cable with the ControlTalk controls works right out of the box with the S3, that means answer/end calls, play/pause music, turn volume up/down using the controller without ever touching your phone. Awesome. Anyway thought it might be of use to people who like the look of beats but not the pricetag they come with. Enjoy.

Thanks for the heads up. I've started shopping around as well and couldn't justify dropping the $$$ on Bose or those Beats headphones. I'll take a look at these.

Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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How much?
Currently not being productive on my S3.

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How much?
Currently not being productive on my S3.
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I think he's referring to the ATH-M50 model. They're definitely a nice pair and if you read around, a lot of people recommend them. The prices vary across the Internet so it's good to look around. I got a new pair last year for $125
http://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-ATH-M50-Professional-Monitor-Headphones/dp/B000ULAP4U
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I love my ath-m50's. Unfortunately I don't use them as much as I should so I'm gonna sell them. Just a heads up if anybody wants to buy them lol. But I do recommend them over beats any day
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Or you could just buy a pair of Audiotechnica's and get the best sound quality for the price...
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Word!

Best in ears under 200 are vsonic gr07 go to any of the hifi forums they will tell you the same!
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Ye guys i agree there are much better headphones than beats. Just saying that for £38 which is what the monster purity cost me i havent found a better set if on ear for that price, espeicially considering how good they also look
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http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-6178816-11020229 <-----zagg link
Zagg had a sweet deal. Buy over $20 and get the smartbuds for only $10. The buds alone are normally $50! Its great deal if you need a screen protector or another accessory and headphones.
Its worth checking out. I got mine in yesterday. They sounds pretty good.
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I myself own a pair of beats studios. I didn't buy it but I traded it for a watch I bought in Japan. I'm thinking of selling them and getting something better same size for around $175 any recommendations?
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i have philips citiscape downtowns from bestbuy. they sound pretty good but not bassy like beats if u want that though, and they also have a mic attached to the cord so u can use it with your phone . i got them for $100.

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Well as everyone knows Beats are ridiculously overpriced, the sound they provide is nowhere near the price they charge, yes they do look nice but just way too expensive. So I shopped around and found what are essentially beats without the same price tag (RRP they are but sell for much cheaper on ebay), the headphones I refer to are the Monster Purity HD's. As everyone knows Monster makes Beats, the Purity HD's are essentially Solo HD's with a rectangular ear cup, slightly less bass and clearer sound. Same headband and everything, really nice looking cans, got them today after winning them on ebay for £38 brand new and sealed.
I think the reason for how cheap they sell is they have been made in conjunction with Nokia for WP7 phones so uninformed people dont realise they are made by the same company as beats and think they are Nokia headphones, good news is also the cable with the ControlTalk controls works right out of the box with the S3, that means answer/end calls, play/pause music, turn volume up/down using the controller without ever touching your phone. Awesome. Anyway thought it might be of use to people who like the look of beats but not the pricetag they come with. Enjoy.
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thanks OP, bought a pair a few days ago... delivered today and the sound quality and build quality for the price blows me away!

Apple Ear pods. Thoughts?

I know, I know its apple but I've read some reviews and they seem to be getting decent remarks and for $29 they don't seem to be that bad of a deal. They should be leaps better then the headphones that came with the galaxy nexus. So is anybody planning on trying them out? Anybody already used them?
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I wouldn't bother. You can save up a little more and get something decent, like Sennheisers.
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i've heard from equal sources that they're good and bad, i agree though, save up and get something nice. Please not beats tho

I wouldn't get beats. Maybe klipsch s4's although I would only get the apple ear pods because they seem robust and would survive being in my pocket.
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I'm this sooo close to buying them. Cuz I hate the headphones that come with Nexus. They always pop out. At least these apple headphones won't pop out as easily.
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I would save up and drop 100 on the bose ie2's they are buy far the best head phones I had ever had.

Go spend $15-20 on a pair of skullcandy buds and you'll get a great pair of headphones without paying an arm and a leg for decent sounding headphones.
My skullcandy buds work perfectly fine for me, they are crisp, clear, and sound great. Plus they come with 3 different sizes to change from if they don't fit snug in your ear.
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Go spend $15-20 on a pair of skullcandy buds and you'll get a great pair of headphones without paying an arm and a leg for decent sounding headphones.
My skullcandy buds work perfectly fine for me, they are crisp, clear, and sound great. Plus they come with 3 different sizes to change from if they don't fit snug in your ear.
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The skull candy I've tryed seem to sound similar to the regular galaxy nexus buds... aka crappy.
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The skull candy I've tryed seem to sound similar to the regular galaxy nexus buds... aka crappy.
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If you ask any audiophile what headphone is the best, they'll tell you it doesn't matter. If your audio file is a high quality (256kbps+) then it'll sound good no matter what headphones you use. In fact, most audiophiles use cheap $10 generic earbuds as opposed to something more expensive.

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If you ask any audiophile what headphone is the best, they'll tell you it doesn't matter. If your audio file is a high quality (256kbps+) then it'll sound good no matter what headphones you use. In fact, most audiophiles use cheap $10 generic earbuds as opposed to something more expensive.
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I find that hard to believe. My new JVC Gummies sound like crap compared to my old Sony earbuds (still only like $30 but sounded amazing). Same music files, same audio player.

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I find that hard to believe. My new JVC Gummies sound like crap compared to my old Sony earbuds (still only like $30 but sounded amazing). Same music files, same audio player.
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There's definitely a difference, even between beats and the galaxy nexus buds.
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the moment the apple ear pods touch your nexus, you will ignite in flames straight from hell

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the moment the apple ear pods touch your nexus, you will ignite in flames straight from hell
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Lololololol
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It sounds decent however i paid 10$ whit shipping from ebay they didn't seem to be much of quality because the mic cover fell off right away i took it out of the package ....
Long story short for that price you can get sony flat and tangle free headphones look it up !
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I love how you started the thread with "I know its apple but..."
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I know, I know its apple but I've read some reviews and they seem to be getting decent remarks and for $29 they don't seem to be that bad of a deal. They should be leaps better then the headphones that came with the galaxy nexus. So is anybody planning on trying them out? Anybody already used them?
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TJ Maxx has soem nice $8 ifrogz
or get something better, with audio if you go cheap, really go cheap, there is no point in spending "a little bit more"
Either buy what you really want or head to TJ Maxx.
A lot of people talk about lack of bass because they don't know how to insert in ear phones properly. Even on expensive phones.
Good headphones with clear mids and airy highs will really disappoint you if you don't master this skill as they will sound utterly unbalanced and unfun if you don't get a good deal on your ear canals.
Figured i add something even more useful than the initial advice you might not see as one.

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I would save up and drop 100 on the bose ie2's they are buy far the best head phones I had ever had.
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I got the ie2 for free. Lol
but I don't use em since they are kinda hard to carry around and to expensive to break.
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I've done a lot of research and this seems to be the consensus: They're better than the old pack ins, but not near as good as Apple's claims.
This dude hated them:
http://gizmodo.com/5943222/apple-earpods-review-less-terrible-still-garbage
This dude thought they were alright, but preferred a certain $7 set of earbuds:
http://thewirecutter.com/2012/09/testing-the-apple-earpods-vs-our-favorites-headphones/
And I ordered said certain set of earbuds to see what the hype is all about. Apparently if you want to step up from these $7 earbuds, the next best sounding ones are $90 Velodynes. That sounds pretty amazing, but I will know first hand in a few days.
Oh yeah, those $7 ones:
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-headphones-under-30/

best in ear buds i've ever used were the Monster Turbine's
I know they're from Monster, but damn, the clarity, bass, and mid to high's are great.
i think the apple earpod's are a welcome change from the previous version.

Earphone Suggestions?

Hello Oners I didn't see a earphone thread so ta da. Discuss what you use and what you advice and maybe links to where you can get them from. I'll start off by saying I'm using the apple earpods. I know I know I know... they work great Mic and play pause but no vol.
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I'm using the stock ones they actually aren't that terrible except for being very bass heavy.
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I was looking at some urbeats I may pull the trigger on them and report back. There 99.99 everywhere I looked
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I use klipsch s4. They are the best earbuds I have ever used. Cost about 50$ on amazon. You can hear every single instrument clearly.
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I was looking at those.
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I use klipsch s4. They are the best earbuds I have ever used. Cost about 50$ on amazon. You can hear every single instrument clearly.
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Replaced my Etymotic ones I lost with these. I have been happy with them

I think I hear the little roar of the audiophile stampede lol
That said, I use Bose ie2 great sound and love the tips for staying in my ears. And I use Apple earpods for on the go like the gym. They actually dont sound terrible. i would like to hear what other think of the included headphones, haven't opened them yet lol

Well I use Shure se535 along with Fiio e17 connected through USB via OTG adapter. It is just amazing. Also use poweramp instead of the stock music player.
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I was looking at those.
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If you are looking at $100 headphone consider the Klipsch X10s. They originally retailed for $350 and are some of the most comfortable and best sounding in ear headphones on the market. http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-X10-Noise-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B000WAHFBK They were doing a sale a while ago for $89.99 but they can still be found on ebay for $100.
If you are not wanting to spend that amount go for the Klipsch Reference S4 not the normal edition make sure it's the reference they are amazing for their cost. http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-S4i-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B005ZNHK4Q/ref=pd_cp_e_2 still $49.99 they will destroy all in ear headphones under $100.

I'm using the ur beats. There pretty good. Nice bass and sound. Plus it looks cool with the bests logo on the phone lol
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Replaced my Etymotic ones I lost with these. I have been happy with them
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Yup they are amazing for the price.
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http://reviews.cnet.com/headsets/lg-tone-wireless-bluetooth/4505-13831_7-34532029.html
This is what I'm currently using and was told by several people it would support multiple phones. It does, sometimes...weird I know. The concept behind these I think is good. I personally hate bluetooth and hate earphones. These if they would work perfect the entire time I would love. I think I'm going to be taking them back to the Sprint store this week and looking in to some other options as well.
I have no problem paying the high dollar for them but only if they do everything I want.

Depends but for price the phillips she3580 or similar is a cracking match.
They share different model names but they're the same driver.
Just a tiny little bud.
http://www.amazon.com/Philips-SHE3580-28-Colors-Headphones/dp/B003BT69Z2
Yamaha eph100 are excellent as well.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-EPH-10...ie=UTF8&qid=1367257830&sr=8-2&keywords=Eph100

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If you are looking at $100 headphone consider the Klipsch X10s. They originally retailed for $350 and are some of the most comfortable and best sounding in ear headphones on the market. http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Image-X10-Noise-Isolating-Earphone/dp/B000WAHFBK They were doing a sale a while ago for $89.99 but they can still be found on ebay for $100.
If you are not wanting to spend that amount go for the Klipsch Reference S4 not the normal edition make sure it's the reference they are amazing for their cost. http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Reference-S4i-In-Ear-Headphones/dp/B005ZNHK4Q/ref=pd_cp_e_2 still $49.99 they will destroy all in ear headphones under $100.
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so you know if X10 model fully working with android or HTC One, I look into their spec they were made for iPhone, so how we know if those volume or mic button fully working with android?
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I'm using the ur beats. There pretty good. Nice bass and sound. Plus it looks cool with the bests logo on the phone lol
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Yeah got mine the other week, great sound from the headphones, nice design to go with the phone and a compatible remote. What more do you want for 30£? :good:

My headphones are Etymotic ER-4P. (This model has been discontinued, but the ER-4PT is very similar).
My requirements for headphones are somewhat unusual. First, I'm partially deaf, which means I need high-end sound quality. There is obviously a point of diminishing returns - when the distortion/noise introduced by the phone itself is significantly greater than that introduced by the headphones; but anything less than high-end sound means I can't understand dialog in a downloaded movie or TV show. (Also, when I do listen to music, it's classical, and that is much more vulnerable to distortion than modern stuff). Second, I do a lot of listening on trains on the London Underground; shutting out as much background noise as possible is therefore a major priority.
I don't usually move around too much while listening - someone who wants to go the gym or go jogging would want a different model. And the ER-4PT is not a headset - there's no microphone, so you can't make calls with it, and there's no track-switching control. (If that's an issue then the next model down does have a headset equivalent called the HF2).
Etymotic aren't as good value now as they were when I bought mine, but sound quality is very good, and exclusion of external noise is truly superb - officially they reduce it by 35-42dB, depending on frequency. (The level of noise isolation is the same on much cheaper Etymotic models, although obviously the sound quality isn't as good).

I've got Bose AE2i and Mie2s
Works really well imo
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I am considering those
http://en-us.sennheiser.com/in-ear-headphones-earphones-ie-800-ceramic
what do you think?

I have a pair of the LG Tone Plus and they are awesome! 15 hours of battery life and great sound when playing your favorite jams on your HTC One! Highly recommend if you want the bluetooth kind and ability to connect two phones does work.
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You should go check the Headfi forum. I'm a regular poster there. One thing to note about the HTC One is that they have excellent driving capabilities thus making the use of an external amp useless unless you're trying to drive something like K701s.
To put things into perspective, they drive my 600ohm DT880s perfectly with a mild spike in volume at about the <500Hz range.
I personally like to use them with my m100s when I'm out and about.
They should drive IEMs no problem. I would even say that they're overkill for a sensitive earphone like the S4. They sound great with se215s.
Tbh the stock IEMs are suprisingly good. Great bass extension but also a considerable amount of mid-bass hump leading to some sound corrruption in the mids. Highs are lacking but for what they are I definitely would not recommend spending 100$ for IEMs like the S4 for what is in my opinion a very mild upgrade.
Just use the stock phones.
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