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Devices => Androids and other portables => Topic started by: RSleith on December 18, 2012, 12:49:54 pm

Title: headphone (ear buds) recommendation?
Post by: RSleith on December 18, 2012, 12:49:54 pm

Hi

So I'm buying a tablet for my sweetie for Christmas. One of the anticipated uses is watching video or listening to music in bed (while I sleep). Looking to spend $100 US, but blow me away and I'll consider higher end. Ease of use (I find the ear buds that came with my iPod impossible to position correctly) and silent or whisper quiet operation from the perspective of said nearby sleeping body are more important features than audiophile quality.

Many thanks,
Rod

Title: Re: headphone (ear buds) recommendation?
Post by: MrC on December 18, 2012, 02:21:05 pm

See if these (http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE-S4-Noise-Isolating-Headphones/dp/B001V9LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1355474447&sr=1-1&keywords=klipsch+s4) suit your needs.  They get pretty good reviews.

Title: Re: headphone (ear buds) recommendation?
Post by: rjm on December 18, 2012, 06:06:23 pm

I am very fussy about my headphones.

I used to love the Sennheiser PX100. Superb sound at a reasonable price ($70) but their cables tended to fail after a year's heavy use. I purchased 3 pairs plus sent 3 back for warranty replacement meaning I went through 6 pairs. Unfortunately they are very hard to find now and may have been discontinued.

I have now switched to the Koss PortaPro. Again, superb sound at reasonable price ($60). Probably more robust than the Sennheiser but not exactly fashion statements. If you care more about sound than looking cool I highly recommend these.

Since these are open over the ear designs they may not be quiet enough to neighbors for you.

Title: Re: headphone (ear buds) recommendation?
Post by: wildcatknh on December 18, 2012, 09:32:33 pm

For right around $100 US ... you cannot go wrong with these Bose earbuds.  This is my second pair (had the 1st ones stolen).  They sound incredible and the unique in-ear design is by far the most comfortable earbud you'll wear.  You literally won't notice they're in even after hours of listening.

A couple of other things I love about them is the cord is designed with some kind of material that doesn't easily kink up or get tangled.  Also, there's a small clip just below where the two ear cords come together that lets you clip the cord to a shirt collar or shirt pocket so that it doesn't get pulled or weigh down your ears.

I highly recommend these earbuds if that's the direction you're looking to go.

http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp (http://www.bose.com/controller?url=/shop_online/headphones/audio_headphones/in_ear_headphones/index.jsp)

Title: Re: headphone (ear buds) recommendation?
Post by: RSleith on December 19, 2012, 12:17:57 pm

Thanks all.

I decided to go with the Klipsch suggested by MrC. Recommended by Consumer Reports and can't beat the price!