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Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Ok I have a set of Moda earbuds they were about $100 and are OK. I'm looking for something better...Right now its between the KOSS or BOSE but wanted to know what else is out there. I need the ear peices not to fall off, sound to be great and needs to be able to be used as microphone for my iphone.

Thanks
 
Posted by JOEFOX87 (Member # 8331) on :
 
Dont know about being able to be used as microphones, but I heard great things about Shure earphones. Both middle end and high end models.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
I have a set of Koss ones, with the changeable ear bud deals. Not sure about the iphone thing however.
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Nate are the Koss ones you have the 162933 models? If so you like em?
 
Posted by Notch_notch (Member # 8902) on :
 
the best earbuds dre..
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
Nate are the Koss ones you have the 162933 models? If so you like em?
Yes but mine are not red, but have the knob on 'em. When you have them puppies on and cranked up. You wont hear sh*t else. I use 'em to work out in and they are great. I have had other sets that have better bass and overall sound (I forgot the brand but they have a skull for the logo) but these seem to seal out noise better.

Oh I remember the brand "Skull Candy" great sounding headphones. Still not sure of the iphone thing.

[ October 12, 2010, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 
Posted by asskickn88 (Member # 4957) on :
 
I honestly thought Koss was bottom of the line junk. Everything I've seen make by Koss was low end CD players and stuff like that. Maybe I'm thinking of something else....... I've got a cheap set of Skull Candy ones that sound decent but plan on upgrading at some point.
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
The best is Ultimate Ears 18 Pro with microphone attachment. Out of the box the Shure SE535 and the Klipsch X-10i are not bad either.

Try out ones with different sized tips to get a better fit. If none of them fit well you may need to go custom. Oh there is another company in Castro Valley called Earpeace Technologies and they make livewires. I have a set of their dual drivers and they very accurate and true to sound. They are a custom monitor earphone too for around 250. The guy is an audiologist and can do the ear impressions for free.

I will warn you the best earphones are so good that you will hear all the flaws in a bad source and it will sound like shit.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by asskickn88:
I honestly thought Koss was bottom of the line junk. Everything I've seen make by Koss was low end CD players and stuff like that. Maybe I'm thinking of something else....... I've got a cheap set of Skull Candy ones that sound decent but plan on upgrading at some point.
Yea they diversified their offerings to aim at the cheaper crowd. The used to specialize in pure high end. But they still have good stuff out there. These ones I like a lot because they stay in and sound good. I am sure there are better ones out there for more cash.
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
I can personally vouch for these two sets.

Ultimate Ears 18 pro

http://ultimateears.com/en-us/products/18-pro

livewires.

http://www.mylivewires.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=46&Itemid=53

Check out Shures, Etymotic Research, and Westone also.
 
Posted by LETHL 03 (Member # 5401) on :
 
METAL JACKETS from SKULL CANDY!!!

i use when i snowboard and are the shit
 
Posted by 88DroptopGT (Member # 2535) on :
 
I have been faithful to Bose.

Had their gen. 1 MIE (Mobile in ear) headsets that didn't have the microphone years ago. Their gen. 2 has it so I upgraded.

Sounds good and if/when they break call their warranty line and an actual american citizen answers and helps you out.

I am on my 3rd pair, my co-worker in on his 4th. At no charge except shipping.
 
Posted by N8 (Member # 6048) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
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http://ultimateears.com/en-us/products/18-pro

....
For 1300 bucks those beezies better come with a fluffer and be able to wash dishes.

[ October 12, 2010, 06:14 PM: Message edited by: N8 ]
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
Thanks for the large response...lots to choose from. I like the moda vibes only in order use them on my bike you have to have the volume all the way up or else they cut in and out at high speeds. Not reliable enough for me.

Will do a little more homework
 
Posted by essasin (Member # 4741) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by N8:
quote:
Originally posted by essasin:
...

http://ultimateears.com/en-us/products/18-pro

....
For 1300 bucks those beezies better come with a fluffer and be able to wash dishes.
The OP did say he wants the best. Realistically the average consumer won't need them but with the correct setup it is an orgasm to your ears. I listen to a lot of music and play in large ensembles and have tried them all. These along with the livewires are the best for the money.
 
Posted by NCALSVT (Member # 3205) on :
 
I got some Sony ones,Interchangable ear buds,and microphone for the iPhone,I payed 40 at walmart.and they sound good,blocks alot of outside noise
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
Beats audio is legit. Its made by monster cable and has the iphone mic thing.
 
Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
Thanks for the large response...lots to choose from. I like the moda vibes only in order use them on my bike you have to have the volume all the way up or else they cut in and out at high speeds. Not reliable enough for me.

Will do a little more homework
you listen to muisc when riding
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Notch_notch:
the best earbuds dre..
+1 [patriot]
 
Posted by Yaterstang (Member # 7659) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by fasthatch:
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
Thanks for the large response...lots to choose from. I like the moda vibes only in order use them on my bike you have to have the volume all the way up or else they cut in and out at high speeds. Not reliable enough for me.

Will do a little more homework
you listen to muisc when riding
This is really smart to do. I mean, its great when you cant hear brakes locking up on you but goddamn, Metallica fn rocks!
 
Posted by fasthatch (Member # 7277) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Yaterstang:
quote:
Originally posted by fasthatch:
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
Thanks for the large response...lots to choose from. I like the moda vibes only in order use them on my bike you have to have the volume all the way up or else they cut in and out at high speeds. Not reliable enough for me.

Will do a little more homework
you listen to muisc when riding
This is really smart to do. I mean, its great when you cant hear brakes locking up on you but goddamn, Metallica fn rocks!
that how i roll
 
Posted by SHOalex (Member # 7720) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by NCALSVT:
I got some Sony ones,Interchangable ear buds,and microphone for the iPhone,I payed 40 at walmart.and they sound good,blocks alot of outside noise
Yea I've got some sonys from walmart $40, best bang for your buck but I didn't have any microphone on mine
 
Posted by SUMO (Member # 8553) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 50Reasons:
quote:
Originally posted by Notch_notch:
the best earbuds dre..
+1 [patriot]
beats by dre ftw
 
Posted by 50Reasons (Member # 6452) on :
 
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Posted by Five Decimal Zero (Member # 1251) on :
 
Radius Atomic Bass for iPhone - Inexpensive and sound pretty good

http://www.radiusearphones.com/store/Atomic-Bass-Earphones/
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
If you're using it when you ride your motorcycle, I always used my standard iPhone headset. I never had any issues with them and they were decent sounding with your helmet on.
 
Posted by Jdub07 (Member # 2728) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
If you're using it when you ride your motorcycle, I always used my standard iPhone headset. I never had any issues with them and they were decent sounding with your helmet on.
They hurt and let to much wind noise in.

Yeah I wear earbuds when I ride,...is it the best idea when riding? Prolly not, I understand this and blame no one but myself if something goes wrong. If I ride with others then I don't wear them but alone I get so bored. Sue me
 
Posted by SydeWaySix (Member # 3596) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Jdub07:
quote:
Originally posted by SydeWaySix:
If you're using it when you ride your motorcycle, I always used my standard iPhone headset. I never had any issues with them and they were decent sounding with your helmet on.
They hurt and let to much wind noise in.

Yeah I wear earbuds when I ride,...is it the best idea when riding? Prolly not, I understand this and blame no one but myself if something goes wrong. If I ride with others then I don't wear them but alone I get so bored. Sue me
i used to NEVER listen to music when I rode...then I got my Suomy helmet and the thing was LOUD as hell! So i wore earplugs, which got a bit too quiet...so I balanced it out with one ear listening to music and one ear listening to the road/wind/exhaust. Good times [Big Grin]
 




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