10-06-2012, 04:59 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Originally Posted by Lithium
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I'd recommend these IEMs as well. I've been using mine for 2 years without any problems. Good sound for a decent price.
If I'm not mistake the S4i version 2 is out, and they flattened the cable so it doesn't get tangled.
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10-07-2012, 04:11 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
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Those Klipsch's are fantastic earphones bang-for-the-buck wise, and also just generally really good compared to almost everything else mentioned in this thread.
Skullcandy is complete and utter garbage.
If you want cheaper earbuds, my strong suggestion is to get panasonic ergofits (hje280, 170, 450 etc - if you get 900's, you're into some of the best earbuds you'll find anywhere). For the price you can get them they're pretty bomber, have pretty good sound (better if you go up the chain to the higher-end models) and are very comfortable.
Here. This should end the thread pretty much immediately.
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10-07-2012, 04:21 PM
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#43
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Sydney, Nova Scotia Canada
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I bought a set of Sennhiser HD 228. They are fantastic head phones, amazing sound quality.
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10-07-2012, 05:04 PM
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#44
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First Line Centre
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Style:
Skullcandy RocNation Aviator
Substance:
JBL Reference 220
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10-07-2012, 08:58 PM
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#45
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Crash and Bang Winger
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Canucklehead-ville
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Originally Posted by Lithium
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I have these but in white. I've tried several different kinds including Skullcandy, but these are by far my favourite.
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10-07-2012, 09:07 PM
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#46
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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Originally Posted by Lithium
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I use the "rugged" version of those. I like them a lot.
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10-07-2012, 09:26 PM
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Had an idea!
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As good of sound as any of those have, the Bose in ear headphones have the thing that goes up into your ear to keep them from falling out. By far the most comfortable ones I've worn.
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10-10-2012, 11:55 AM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: In a van down by the river
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Yay! Fun topic, I have a few different sets I listen to on a regular basis:
IEMs - Phonak PFE's - http://www.audeoworld.com/en/US/default.htm - I would highly recommend these for anyone who wants a fairly neutral sound, they can be customized using filters that come with them to suit your personal taste. I'd say the biggest limitation with these is imaging, which is a weak spot for just about every IEM and most earphones in general.
CANS - Grado SR325i's - http://www.gradolabs.com/page_headph...7da233d0238ccd - Kind of a cool retro look to them, I really dig the look, these are pretty in-your-face sounding can, great for rock and accoustic. The big drawbacks are a lack of bass and the fact that they are an open design so that you really can't use them well in a loud environment, and they don't isolate others from your music either, my wife yells at me all the time to turn them down.
CANS - Ultrasone HFI 780 - http://www.ultrasone.com/index.php/e...s/hfi-780.html - I bought these as a backup for my Grado's as they isolate, and also I was craving something with a bit more bass. These quickly became my go-to earphones, they can handle pretty much anything you throw at them, they have a lot of bass, and decent isolation so I can turn them up in my office without worrying about disrupting all my co-workers 3 doors down the hallway. I'd say the biggest weakness to these is heat buildup, I can't where them too long or I feel like I am wearing earmuffs in a sauna.
A good resource for headphones is www.head-fi.org, but be warned, they have a motto "Welcome to Head-Fi, sorry for your wallet". It can be a fairly expensive hobby if you go down the rabbit hole.
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10-10-2012, 12:12 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Supporting Urban Sprawl
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I am poor, and mostly use my headphones to watch movies on the bus, so I really don't care about quality other than to block out external noise.
I am currently using these from Monoprice for about 6 bucks a pair. Not much if any interference or 'clicking' from static like other cheap ones I have found, but if I am wearing like a ski jacket or something, I occasionally get some vibration noise as the braided cord rubs on the nylon.
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10-10-2012, 12:46 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by TheGrimm
Yay! Fun topic, I have a few different sets I listen to on a regular basis:
IEMs - Phonak PFE's - http://www.audeoworld.com/en/US/default.htm - I would highly recommend these for anyone who wants a fairly neutral sound, they can be customized using filters that come with them to suit your personal taste. I'd say the biggest limitation with these is imaging, which is a weak spot for just about every IEM and most earphones in general.
CANS - Grado SR325i's - http://www.gradolabs.com/page_headph...7da233d0238ccd - Kind of a cool retro look to them, I really dig the look, these are pretty in-your-face sounding can, great for rock and accoustic. The big drawbacks are a lack of bass and the fact that they are an open design so that you really can't use them well in a loud environment, and they don't isolate others from your music either, my wife yells at me all the time to turn them down.
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Have you tried the Grado SR125i's? If so what are your thoughts on them? I'm looking for something with accurate, neutral sound reproduction - headphones with over-emphasized bass are something I try to avoid.
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10-10-2012, 12:59 PM
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#51
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Calgary
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Shure SRH840 cans
Shure SE535 ear buds
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10-10-2012, 02:33 PM
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Scoring Winger
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: In a van down by the river
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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
Have you tried the Grado SR125i's? If so what are your thoughts on them? I'm looking for something with accurate, neutral sound reproduction - headphones with over-emphasized bass are something I try to avoid.
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I've never actually listened to the 125i's, though throughout most of it's lineup, Grado's wouldn't really be considered a "neutral" phone. I think some of the truly neutral monitors tend to be pretty boring. That said, the Shure SRH840 mentioned by YYC are extremely capable headphones, and come in at a good price. I tend to shy away from pushing the Grado cans as they aren't really that versatile, I find I either need a super quiet room, or I end up turning them up too loud to compensate for the open design.
I am not a bass-head or anything, in fact I don't really listen to any bass heavy music, but having solid amounts of clean, punchy bass I find can help any kind of music.
One thing I would recommend is a small headphone amp, depending on what cans you select, some can be pretty power hungry, and the amp isn't really about getting extra loudnes, but trying to deliver enough power to keep things tight at any volume.
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10-10-2012, 06:12 PM
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#53
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Craig McTavish' Merkin
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Originally Posted by sclitheroe
Have you tried the Grado SR125i's? If so what are your thoughts on them? I'm looking for something with accurate, neutral sound reproduction - headphones with over-emphasized bass are something I try to avoid.
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The SR60 and SR80's have very heavy bass, but the 125s have excellent sound reproduction across the board. I use my 80s when out walking and listening to rock, and the 125s on my home stereo while listening to jazz on vinyl. I can't compare them to the higher end models, but for the money they are amazing.
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10-10-2012, 06:54 PM
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#54
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Ate 100 Treadmills
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MEElectronics
http://www.meelec.com/
Often have sales where you can get half price. If you're not willingot pay $200 for a pair, this is the way to go.
The F-ing headphone guide above, gives great reviews on these guys.
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10-10-2012, 06:56 PM
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Atomic Nerd
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Calgary
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Forget all these, get a military Comtac headset.
When are you bored of listening to your own music, you can switch on the enhanced hearing and listen to conversations 30 feet away.
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10-10-2012, 10:17 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Originally Posted by DownInFlames
the 125s on my home stereo while listening to jazz on vinyl.
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Boom, that's what I was looking for (except the vinyl part).
Thanks!
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10-11-2012, 11:16 AM
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#57
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Calgary
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I still think the Audio Technica ATH-M50s are the best set of closed cans you can get under $200. Haven't kept up with anything new in the last 9 months or so though.
Got a pair of Monster Turbine Pro Golds for $99 on boxing day online at FS and are easily the best dollar-for-dollar audio purchase I've made, ever.
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10-11-2012, 06:05 PM
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#58
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Calgary
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My wife bought me Beats By Dre Studios last year for Fathers Day. One of the most amazing gifts I've ever received. I listen to sings that I've heard hundred of times before and still hear new sounds and beats. I'm a hip hop head, and love the bass these puppies produce. The fact that they take 2 AAA batteries stinks, but I love them. One of my most used items for sure.
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10-12-2012, 08:51 PM
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#59
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Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Calgary
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Originally Posted by YYC in LAX
Shure SE535 ear buds
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Have you ever used any of the lower Shures? I have the 310's and I'm wondering how much better the 535's would be.
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