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looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« on: December 14, 2008, 06:35:26 PM »
looking to get my brother some nice earbuds for Xmas. He wants Bpose, but I know I can get something for half the price that are just as good. Any suggestions??? :)
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2008, 06:42:26 PM »
www.headphone.com

for some ideas. 
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2008, 06:46:08 PM »
The Etymonic ER6i can be found for a little over $50.

At first I wasn't terribly impressed with mine, but once they broke in...wow (at least for the money).

I got mine from Amazon.com. The had them on sale a few weeks back for $50. Looks like they're a tad over $75 now. Spend the extra dough if you can. You won't regret it.
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #3 on: December 15, 2008, 04:15:31 PM »
anyone try the Grado iPhones?
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2008, 11:40:10 AM »
sweet, thanks guys. Yogurt, Im headed to headphone.com now. Ill see what I end up with....
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2008, 11:41:23 AM »
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2009, 04:11:47 AM »
Quote from: dgodwin on December 19, 2008, 11:41:23 AM
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1085990  Shure SCL3 earphones $59
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2009, 07:46:12 AM »
I recommend a pair of ER-6's for clear articulation.  They really need to be properly sealed in your ear to pickup the low end response.  For when more low end is desired (with the sacrifice of some clarity), I recommend the Skull Candy Full Metal Jacket (the 11mm driver versions....there's also a 9mm model).  I'm not a big fan of SC in general....mainly a lot of fluff and gimmicks.  But they're a nice backup to have and feel a little more durable than the Etymotics.  Each can be had in the $50 range (sometimes a bit lower, try fleabay).   
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #8 on: January 08, 2009, 09:01:02 PM »
These OSP EU-4's are some of the best sounding in ear monitors that you can buy for the price. $69



http://www.dnmusic.net/cc/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1735

They rival the sound of their Etymotic Research & Shure counterparts that are double the price.

just my $.02
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #9 on: January 14, 2009, 12:49:21 AM »
Quote from: travelinbeat on January 05, 2009, 04:11:47 AM
Quote from: dgodwin on December 19, 2008, 11:41:23 AM
http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1085990  Shure SCL3 earphones $59
Jesus that's a $100 difference to get white ones!  I'm getting those + some paint!  Thanks for the great heads up!!!  =)

Mine just came in the mail-- MSRP $200, down to less than $70 after shipping!! The white is actually pretty nice looking too-- sound great at a HELL of a price, thanks again for the link!!
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #10 on: January 14, 2009, 01:24:55 PM »
Quote from: oscoastierob on January 08, 2009, 09:01:02 PM
These OSP EU-4's are some of the best sounding in ear monitors that you can buy for the price. $69



http://www.dnmusic.net/cc/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=1735

They rival the sound of their Etymotic Research & Shure counterparts that are double the price.

just my $.02
i really like the looks and cord and everything on these but the only reviews i have seen said they died within months
does anyone else know of these and can give their opinion
or better yet know of other ones made similar (clear) that are not $300
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #11 on: January 14, 2009, 02:44:36 PM »
I haven't tried their headphones but The Speaker Company makes good speakers for the prices they charge - http://www.thespeakercompany.com/Headphones-C26.aspx  I'll bet their headphones are good at these prices too.

Use coupon code HEADFONE for 20% off.
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Re: looking for good earbuds ($40-$50 range)
« Reply #12 on: January 16, 2009, 04:29:07 PM »
Generally speaking, the in-ear headphones that are mostly being recommended here are going to have better fidelity than earbuds.  But if you're looking for true earbud and not in-ear 'phones, the Sennheiser MX 660 sound pretty good (the Sennheiser MX 560 are the same thing without the volume slider).
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