Comments on: New Buds

By: michael

michael — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 19:31:22 +0000

So I’m reading what I wrote yesterday and I’m thinking, “What??? I wrote that???” Sorry about that. I don’t think I need therapy yet, since I’ve come to my senses today.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 21:59:09 +0000

Good for you Heather! I read Michael’s comment(with my mouth hanging wide open) and then saw your comment and laughed! Way to stand by your man

By: Equipoise

Equipoise — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:34:46 +0000

I don’t know much about the specs, but I love my Skullcandy earbuds. I know a couple others have recommended them so I won’t go into specs, but they have great sound and a good volume range. They fit really well (and comfortably) in your ears and have drown out an office full of people on loud phone calls on many occasions. Oh, and they are very reasonably priced.

By: dhgatsby

dhgatsby — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:01:52 +0000

that is so funny. i JUST, yesterday, returned my pair of SE110’s because of the same issues you had. i must have small ear canals because even the smallest earpiece still hurt. I also found that the chords are heavy and you can hear them while walking - rubbing against your shirt or jacket.
i am going to be interested in reading the other comments on here. There has got to be a pair that have lightweight cords, good bass, and reasonable price ( less than $150)
thanks for pulling this out in a post.

By: eric

eric — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:59:31 +0000

The reviews at http://www.headphone.com/ are accurate and unbiased. I have been satisfied on my purchases with them as well.

By: dooce

dooce — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:52:53 +0000

michael, we don’t have a single penny of credit card debit [sic]. but maybe we could loan you the money for some therapy.

By: michael

michael — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:42:56 +0000

You could use the ear buds that came with your iPod and put the money you would have spent towards credit card debit or college saving for Leta. I know its a snarky comment, but consumer culture seems to be getting out of hand.

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:08:58 +0000

Jon,

How about a pair of these http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheiser/icm_eng.nsf/root/502494 (Sennheiser MX W1) truly wireless but a touch pricey at $600……

By: Neighbor Bro.

Neighbor Bro. — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 05:18:58 +0000

Hey Jon,

I hear you man. (Did I just say that?)

Anyway, I have tried many buds including the Shure and the v-modas. Believe it or not, I strongly recommend the koss sparkplug. For $15, you just can’t beat what you get. There is no way I am going to be able to sell you this, so I won’t try. It’s on you. You can pick them up just about anywhere, (I’m local to SLC) I get mine at the Smiths Marketplace electronics dept… Follow the instructions with the packaging and enjoy.

Same rules apply to all “tune-out” ear buds though… mind the safety factor, once in place, you wouldn’t hear that semi run your ass over.

By: Charles R. Kaiser

Charles R. Kaiser — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:28:53 +0000

http://www.westone.com/content/216.html

Or if you REALLY want isolation:

http://www.westone.com/content/136.html

I use a set of Westone ES2 custom moulded monitors when I do mixing for personal monitors. They rock my world, and provide about 25 db of ambient noise reduction. Bottom line is you only hear the music.

Drawbacks are you only hear the music, and you can’t just pop them out like a set of universal-fit earbuds.