What are some good in-ear headphones in the $75 to $250 range?

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Rob

I lost my old headphones some time ago and decided to replace them with higher quality ones. I don't care about trendiness or style, so please don't recommend them just because they sold well or look cool. I am looking for IEMs that have the following features,

Requirements
Noise insulation, exceptional sound quality, and durability
Preferences
IPod control, a good warranty, availability in black, and possibly multiple drivers

Any help with this is much appreciated.

I have looked at some of the following as options, and input on them is helpful,
Sony XBA series, klipsch S4i IIs, and monster turbines
I only care about quality.

Answer
If REAL quality is an issue, please go for REPUTABLE brands only such as B&W, Sennheiser (most affordable), Shure, Grado, Denon, AKG, Audio-Technica, Etymotic or Beyerdynamic. Things like V-Moda, Klipsch, Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Philips are ONLY "okay-ish" indeed. Please do NOT fall a victim to FASHION ACCESSORIES by buying Sol/Republic/Revolution, Noontec Zoro's, Benetton, a-jays, iFrogz, Marley, Fanny Wang, Razer, Karl Kani, WESC, Turtle, JH, Dr.Dre/Beats/Solo, Ludacris/Soul, Koss, Skullcandy, Lady GaGa, Skullcrushers, Monsters nor Bose, because they are ALL seriously overhyped and overpriced "fashion blingbling gimmicks" with a very poor durability and sound quality, NOTHING else (and those who try to claim they are good do NOT know ANYTHING about QUALITY anyway!), BE THEM FAKE OR NOT!

Also, please DO NOT go for the overly thumping bass that just distorts everything, please focus on GOOD SOUND QUALITY IN GENERAL instead.

what can i do to amplify the audio output of my computer ?

Mina

i bought some headphones with 75 mm drivers. my computer has decent sound output but im really looking to drive these things. is there any software than can increase my computers audio output. if not, then what can i buy to drive my headphones ( like an amplifier...?).


thanks guys

Answer
You definitely want an amplifier for this. Check these out.

http://rhinoceros.hubpages.com/hub/Comparison-of-10-Pocket-Headphone-Amplifiers

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