iPod Earphones

[Oonasdivers]

I really want a new set but don't know where to start, can someone offer some advice please there are just so many options available.

[troc]

Originally Posted by Oonasdivers

I really want a new set but don't know where to start, can someone offer some advice please there are just so many options available.

It all depends on how much you want (or are willing) to spend. I use Sony MRD-EX71 s (which also come in white if youfeel the need) which are fully in-ear and block the outside world rather well for around 30 quid (I think). For a bit more money, the Shure EC3s are rather good and then you start to look at the professional monitor quality ones which are probably overkill. You can also get noise-cancelling ones from the likes of Sony and Philips which are rather good but use batteries (they are excellent on long flights for example to drown out screaming kids and the engine drone)

The Apple in-ear ones are also quite good (better than the normal ones) but overpriced in my opinion.

T.

[nickb]

Etymotic ER4P are the best earphones you can buy for a portable device.

I reckon you'd have to spend thousands to beat them for listening to HiFi at home too.

Etymotic Research, Inc. - ER-4 MicroPro Insert Earphones

[Oonasdivers]

Originally Posted by nickb

Etymotic ER4P are the best earphones you can buy for a portable device.

I reckon you'd have to spend thousands to beat them for listening to HiFi at home too.

Etymotic Research, Inc. - ER-4 MicroPro Insert Earphones

Nice, but out of my price band on this occassion.

Thanks for the info though.

[Oonasdivers]

Originally Posted by troc

It all depends on how much you want (or are willing) to spend. I use Sony MRD-EX71 s (which also come in white if youfeel the need) which are fully in-ear and block the outside world rather well for around 30 quid (I think). For a bit more money, the Shure EC3s are rather good and then you start to look at the professional monitor quality ones which are probably overkill. You can also get noise-cancelling ones from the likes of Sony and Philips which are rather good but use batteries (they are excellent on long flights for example to drown out screaming kids and the engine drone)

The Apple in-ear ones are also quite good (better than the normal ones) but overpriced in my opinion.

T.

The Shure EC3s were what I was looking at earlier I must admit, but couldn't find any reviews from people that had bought them.

Thanks for that, will now search net for right price

[Gavin Yates]

I have the Sures and they were OK but now have the etymotic 6i's which are cheaper than the ER4s (and not as good) but more than good enough with an IPOD.

Etymotic Research, Inc. - ER•6i Isolator Earphones

[bigfeller]

These are excellent - small size and great sound. Won't break the bank either...

Sony MDR-ED21LP - In-Ear Stereo Headphones

[Sparky750]

I bought some panasonic ones as i didn't rate the sony ex71s that good the panasonic are fantastic HJE70 around 55 quid have a mooch on itunes forums some great reviews on there thats where i found out about them