Ipod headphones with a short life?

mike

Got an Ipod Nano for Xmas. It seems that the left earbud is suddenly not as loud as the right. Is there a way to fix this? I have the EQ off so the sound should be the same in each ear.

Has this happened to anyone else?

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ipod headphones are cheap in quality. instead of buying or getting another pair of apple headphones, invest in a pair of any other brand of headphones. itll sound better and probably last longer. iphone headphones lasted 4 months for my girlfriend and my sennheiser cx300 lasted almost a year with no problems.

iPod Headphones?

Chicha800

Well my iPod Nano second generation headphones dont work, actually only one of them works and the other doesnt, can sumone explain to me what is the problem and is it possible to fix becuz i liked the ipod headphones the most.

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use a known working headphone set (most any type will work) to make sure that it's the phones and not the jack on the ipod.

craigslist.org
in your area under electronics, your can find a set of phones cheap usually.

if it's the jack, ebay can sell you the jack/wiring set-up for @ $10 and install it yourself

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Good headphones to buy?

Joanna

I'm looking for cheap but good headphones that are good quality. My budget is £10-£30. I'm always listening to music and I hate music whit bad quality. What are the best headphones to buy?

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Skullcandy.com offers the best headphone. The sound quality is very nice and you will be happy with it. They also come with life-time warranty.

what is the BEST brand of headphones to buy?

$cooter T

Yesterday i bought a Motorola S10 HD bluetooth but it can also play music n stuff. For 90$ the sound quality is not at all what i expected. So what is the best kind of headphone to buy?
Im going w the one i get the most recomendations on btw.

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Check out reviews on http://www.head-fi.org/forum

You'll find reviews of all kinds of headphones there, and you'll probably find that the Beats, Bose and Skullcandys may be fashionable and popular, but when it comes to sound quality are regarded as average, at best.

I'm not familiar with many headphones at the $90 level, but I think the Grado SR80s are at about that level. They'll totally embarrass the fashionable 'phones. There are bound to be some good Sennheisers and Shures around that price too. But never ever buy based on the opinion of some bloke on the internet.... Read reviews, make a list of headphones to listen to, and find somewhere that'll let you try them using your music and your iPod. My guess is that you'll love the Grados...

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Would These headphones be good for Running?

Joe

Im going to purchases these headphones: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bluetooth-Wireless-Headphones-Headset-Cancellation/dp/B008NMWBBS/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=15Z80HZ35LO5J&coliid=I3CNBMJN36T8MW

But im not sure if they will be good for running, like I dont want them to slim off or irritate me?
Thanks

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Hi, that kind of headphones isn't good for running, the best are : "earphones" , why this? because it has sound isolation when you put them in your ears, that kind of headphone you wish to buy is open air, it means you can hear all external sounds and the music you listen, so you have to volumen up to listen your music but trust me your ears will have a seriously pain with time; any earphone more than $50.00 is worth it, and perhaps you'll never use another cheap headset because the sound quality, you can find a lot of them in amazon, brands recommended: sennheiser, sony, panasonic. Also you can find bluetooth version of earphones, just have to find the best for your needs: more battery life

Good headphones for running?

thereasonf

Whenever I try to listen to my ipod while running the earphones always fall out of my ears no matter how securely they are fastened. I typically use the Apple white headphones or similar styles. What are some good earphones that won't budge?

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I would say go with the MEElectronics Sport Fi S6 InEar Sports Headphone System,

it has memory that wire conforms to the ear, they're very good for running , Be aware though, that they really isolate noise, so if you are outdoors, you won't hear cars, voices, etc. there are several sizes to choose from and the quality sound is really good.

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What are some really good headphones no more than $100?

MagicSausa

I hat these ear bud things they make my ears ache and fall out all the time. Do you know of any headphones that are comfortable to wear and sound great?

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Best Portable Headphones (under $100):
Koss KSC75 ($15 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Koss PortaPro ($30 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Sennheiser PX100 ($35 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Koss KSC35 ($45 koss.com) - warning: open phones
Yuin G2A ($49 head-direct.com)
Grado iGrados ($49 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
AKG K81DJ ($55 amazon.com)
Sennheiser HD228 ($58 buy.com)
Denon AH-D1001 ($80 bhphotovideo.com)
Audio-Technica ATH-ES7 ($90 buydig.com)

Best full-size headphones under $100:
JVC HA-RX700 ($35 newegg.com)
JVC HA-DX1 ($60 amazon.com)
Sony MDR-V6 ($65 amazon.com)
Grado Sr60i ($79 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Audio-Technica ATH-AD700 ($85 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Grado Sr80i ($99 amazon.com) - warning: open phones
Alessandro MS-1 ($99 alessandro-products.com) - warning: open phones

I don't know where you listen to music, but the "open phones" are not useful outside because people around you WILL hear your music. Also, full-size headphone are not ideal for portable use because they are rather big and usually have longer cords.

Good headphones under $100?

Fox

Title pretty much says it all. Thanks!

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Koss PortaPro -- can be found for under $40
http://www.koss.com/en/products/headphones/on-ear-headphones/PortaPro__Porta_Pro_On_Ear_Headphone
http://www.amazon.com/Koss-PortaPro-Headphones-with-Case/dp/B00001P4ZH

Grado Prestige SR80i -- around $100
http://www.gradolabs.com/page_headphones.php?item=ec27f1750be96023333af0dfe546af44
http://www.crutchfield.com/p_786SR80I/Grado-SR80i.html?search=sr80i&skipvs=T

V-MODA Crossfade LP -- around $100
http://v-moda.com/crossfade-lp/
http://www.amazon.com/Crossfade-Over-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone-Gunmetal/dp/B003BYRGKY/

Or perhaps these, which are a little more --

Audio Technica ATH-M50 -- around $110
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/headphones/0edf909675b1be4d/index.html
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000ULAP4U

Sennheiser HD 518 -- around $115
http://www.sennheiserusa.com/audio-headphones-circumaural-headphones_504628
http://www.amazon.com/Sennheiser-HD-518-Headphones-Black/dp/B0042A68R8

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What are some headphone brands similar to "beats; by dre" but for way cheaper?

Taylor

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Anything by Sennheiser.

Wearing Beats by Dr Dre immediately identifies you as being a fashion victim who knows nothing about headphones.

At least wearing Sennheisers makes you look like someone who knows headphones. Spend the same money and get something better, or spend less money and get something just as good.

Beats are actually made by Monster Cable - the people who try to convince you that it's really worth spending £100 on a HDMI cable, when you can actually get the same result from an £1.49 one from that well known auction site.

Some things to remember about Dr Dre:
1) he is not a Doctor
2) he's got no audio engineering background
3) he's a 'rap' artist. Not sure where sound quality comes in when shouting into a microphone accompanied by a drum machine.
4) it's a marketing ploy. Please don't fall for it.

headphones?

Q. i want to get one of those big paris of headphones that blocks out all other sound so you can only hear the music and you dont have to listen to it so loud. i had a pair that came with my guitar but they broke. i really liked them because the sound was really good and crystal clear. i dont remember what they are called. can anyone tell me what kind of headphone they are and what is the best kind to get like brand wise or hertz wize or anything, sorry if they have nothing to do with hertz i just dont really know anything about what to look for in them i was thinking about buying some on ebay but i dont know what kind is good and what is bad like if you ever buy a set of headphones from the dollar tree by accident like i did one time they go about as loud as a whisper and they are a real piece of crap. so i dont want to buy something that doesnt work that well. i would like them to be able to go pretty loud. thank you have a great day.

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lol i agree i hate cheap headphones. sennheniser or shure or bose are all good brands. but sennheniser is known for good quality, sound reducing the outside world, it is like crystal clear.

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What are some good headphone brands?

Alois Tran

I'm looking for a decent pair of headphones to ask for for Christmas, and obviously I am not exactly an expert when it comes to headphones. I don't want anything too fancy, or too expensive. I usually listen to screamo/metal/rock/alternative so I don't want any extra bass. Please help me out! Also I am looking for the ones that go over your ears, not the earbuds or anything like that.
Something besides beats, please.

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My personal favourite budget headphones are the Sony MDR V55DJ, I recently tried a few pairs of Sennheiser in the same price range and they were really good too...The Sennheiser HD202 and HD205 are worth looking at...all three sound really good and are styled differently.

I picked up a pair of Monoprice 8323 (Stateside) or the Monoprice Premium (UK European) they are budget priced headphones, they sound great, aren't the most stylish or comfortable, for the money though you can't get anything better...and they have detachable leads which is unheard of at this price.

Have a read at the reviews on the Amazon links and try searching 'You Tube' for more reviews and opinions.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-DJ-Style-Over-Ear-Headphones/dp/B007I1QYF4/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385317532&sr=1-3&keywords=sony+mdr+v55

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Closed-On-ear-Stereo-Headphone/dp/B003LPTAYI/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385317622&sr=1-2&keywords=sennheiser+headphones

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sennheiser-Closed-Around-ear-Headphone-Rotatable/dp/B003LPTAZ2/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385317622&sr=1-3&keywords=sennheiser+headphones

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Monoprice-Premium-Hi-Fi-Style-Headphone/dp/B007SP2CO2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1385317696&sr=1-1&keywords=monoprice+8323

What are the best headphone brands?

GeorgiaTec

If you could please give a ranking of the best brands of headphones, from 1 to 10, or as many as you can. Rank on best overall on all around headphones. Thanks

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Good brands: Grado, Sennheiser, Shure, Audio Technica, AKG, Denon, Bowers and Wilkins.

Over-rated and over-priced: Bose and Beats

Plastic toys: Skullcandy

Beats are the current headphone choice amongst people who care more about looking fashionable than sound quality. They aren't bad headphones - they sound ok, but the price suggests that they should sound a LOT better. Bose spend a lot of money telling people how good they are. You know what they say - throw enough stuff against a wall, and some will stick.... They aren't great headphones, but they spend the most on advertising.

If you really want to know which are the best, you should check out what the headphone experts over at http://www.head-fi.org say. Read some reviews of the various brands I mentioned, and you'll soon find out what's good and what's not.

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Best over the ear headphones for under $150?

Andrew Sim

I am looking for a high quality set of headphones (over the ear) for a reasonable price. I listen to a lot of dubstep so i need something that can play good bass.

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Here are a few decen suggetens for headphones - all can be found for under $50 (some under $20) :

Sennheiser HD 202 II
Sennheiser HD201
Sennheiser HD203 DJ-Style

Sony MDR-XD100
Sony MDR-XD200
Sony MDR-ZX100

What are the Best headphones under $150?

TOGA TOGA

I want some headphones with bass i know the best under $150 are the AT-50's but i want them to have swagg and a detacable cord.

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It's over your price range, but it's the best i can suggest.
http://www.amazon.com/V-MODA-Crossfade-On-Ear-Noise-Isolating-Headphone/dp/B005HSDLCO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1335411614&sr=8-1

comes with two detachable cords and they look awesome. It's also one of the top tier on-ear portable headphones for sound quality at that price range if you care about that.

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How to instal a headphone jack, so that the speaker is off when you plug your headphone in?

Adriaan

Im building a shortwave radio the conrad shortwave radio kit

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Three ways.

For lower power (3W or less), you use an interrupter jack, where for each channel there is an input and output terminal and one ground for both. The speaker connects to the NC terminals and ground. When you plug headphones in, the contact mates with the plug and disconnects from the speaker.

For over 3W, you use an isolated switch, where there is an electrically isolated switch contact (or two), which are often double throw. With such a switch NC goes to speaker, common to amplifier out, and NO through a 150 ohm 1/4W resistor to the headphone contact for that channel. I used to see that arrangement in smaller stereo systems.

The third is pretty new. An isolated switch in the jack, or another sleeve terminal (which a normal headphone plug will short out), provides a logic signal which mutes the main speaker amp, unmutes the headphone amp.

Home Studio Recording... Computer & Recording Kit?

musicI

Hi,
I am a singer, guitarist & piano player & I would like to set up a little studio at home...

The Recording Set I'm looking at getting has:
1x iSK RF-2 Vocal Booth / Reflection Filter
1x iSK BM-700 Condenser Microphone
1x HP-580 Monitoring Headphones
1x iSK SPS014 Pop Filter
1x iSK ARF Vocal Booth Stand
1x Microphone XLR Cable - 5m

Is that okay just to start off with? It's $300 off Swamp Industries (If that helps)

ALSO What would be the best computer and software to use?
I was looking at a MacBook Air...& people say Audacity's good for recording?

If you have any other tips or ideas or other sets that'd be better please tell me!

Thankyou! :)
I have to buy an Ipad anyway for school next year, so could I even use that?

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It's nice to get everything all at once. 8^)

I have a couple of things though. First of all, in the demo clips for the mic it actually sounds pretty bad! It looks like a good mic but it doesn't sound as good as it looks. You'd think the samples they put on the website to sell the thing they could get it to sound better. (In one sample, 'customer supplied' of a solo guitar it sounds very good! But not in the VOICE sample. And you're a singer, right?)

Second, if you plan to plug it into a computer, not a mixer or professional pre-amp, why are you getting an XLR connector? I mean where are you going to plug an XLR connector into your computer? Wouldn't it be better to get a USB mic if you're going to be recording on a computer with just one mic??

(You can get an XLR/USB converter, with the phantom power you need also, but that's more money! But you can get a USB mic. for about what this one costs. Look on EBay and you could get a good used one for half the money!)

Third, the mic comes with a wind/pop filter, so why are they selling you another one? (Or are they just mentioning it in the kit to make it look like something extra?)

Finally, you will also need some audio recording/editing/mixing software. Audacity will work great, and it's free, but there are other moderately-priced products out there that are better. Strange it wouldn't be included in his website selling all the other stuff you need. Plus when you get the microphone you'd wonder where you're supposed to plug in this strange three-prong plug. 8^)

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Headphones and turntable?

Anna

So recently a family member gave me several vinyl after finding out I really liked some of the artists they had. I want to listen to them so they don't just sit on my shelf all day, but I'm no expert on this. I have a very limited budget, which I know means I can't expect a whole lot as far as quality. What I do want to know is, can you somehow listen to records with headphones? What speakers I could find are really expensive, plus the only time I would actually listen to these records with speakers would be when I'm home alone because I'm just really weird about stuff like that.

I have looked at some record players with built in headphone jacks, but they were either Crosley's which I have read that people strongly advise against them, or bad reviews warded me off. I've also read about getting a headphone amp and then using it? But I have no idea how that would work.

So, could any of you give me advice and links to record players, possibly with built in preamps, and headphone amps? And possibly any other things I might need, or directions? I think possibly the highest I could go is $150, maybe $200. And that's a strong maybe, but I am not an audiophile, so all I want is something that can play these records without hurting them too much, and be able to listen with headphones.
Also I'm basically a newborn child when it comes to the knowledge of any of this so if you feel the need for excessive detail THEN PLEASE DO IT DUMB IT DOWN AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE

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In your budget range, you could purchase a used entry level component system from the 1970s or 1980's in good working condition. These would be worlds, no, light years better than what is sold today.

Try Craigslist. You will likely find a reseller who has several items listed and can assemble a basic system of a receiver, turntable and good working speakers for a fair price. The market is slow in the summer, so the deals are better now. Headphone jacks were the norm for equipment back then. By taking this route, you'll have someone who knows this equipment well enough to assemble a basic system of decent build and good performance well beyond what you are going to find today.

Actually some of the "compact" stereo systems back then were respectable. Sony, Magnavox and Zenith in particular had some very good sounding units. By now they need TLC, but buy one that has been serviced and it will serve you well.

best Skullcandy headphones?

I own some big bulky ones but they aren't very practical unless im listening to vinyls. I want some ear buds so I can take my ipod on the go but there are sooo many options. Help a nigga out!

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The buds max is talking about are definitely good headphones but if you are a big music listener than I would recommend spending a bit more on some phones that are a bit more durable. These are what I use because they have amazing sound quality and are made of metal so you know they are tough.

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Bose noise canceling headphones?

123

I live downstairs in a house that has hard wood floors. My family ( parents and siblings) live upstairs, and as a result, it is extremely noisy all day. During the day, the small children run around nonstop, up and down the stairs, everywhere. At night, my parents don't go to sleep until the early hours of the morning, and walk and talk around the house. I've already told my family that I'm having trouble concentrating on doing my work during the day and sleeping during the night, but my siblings don't care (they are kids) and my parents don't care either( "stop being picky, get used to it!"). I'm extremely tired of this, and just get so angry and frustrated about their apathy. I already use silicone earplugs ( I've tried foam earplugs, but they always fall out of my ear even when I insert them following instructions). I'm thinking of using the silicon earplugs and wearing a pair of noise canceling headphones on top.
I did a lot of research, and it seems that Bose's QuietComfort 15 headphones are the best. They are very expensive ( $300 plus), but I'm definitely willing to use my own money to pay for it if it really works. A lot of reviews say that it blocks low frequency noise well, but how about high frequency noises (such as screaming children)? I'm wondering if it also can block all noise, since my house is so noisy (I feel like the floor is going to fall in when the kids run around). One last question, how do I turn the noise canceling feature off when I'm about to fall asleep? Because I want the noise canceling feature until I fall asleep, and then turn it off when I'm asleep so that I don't waste battery. Or does the headphone block the noise without the noise cancellation feature?
I will award the points to whoever has actually used the headphones and answers all the questions. Thanks. I'm about to die of noise pollution.

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I have a pair of these headphones and they are great. I too live under a couple who seem to walk with lead shoes. Its also hardwood floors. I mostly used my Shure earbuds that are noise isolating and it would block out what sounded like they were stomping. These will definitely block out the noise of them walking and will block almost all of the noise of people talking. However the noise cancelling feature has a manual switch so if you fell asleep with them on it would waste the battery. The noise cancelling works on the battery and there is a big difference once you turn them off. As I am typing this out I can hear the people above me, and its really annoying! I feel your pain. When I wake up in the middle of the night and here them walking around I want to get up and start pounding on the ceiling.

These headphones are expensive but definitely worth the price. Your life will be much better after buying them. If you haven't used them already. Go into an Apple store, put them on and listen to some music, even with people walking around and talking loudly you wont hear any of it. You kind of feel like your in your own space with these headphones on. I hope this help, best of luck to you.

My headphone plug won't work properly...?

J-law

So I have new headphones from Sennheiser(Sennheiser HD 407) since a month now and I love them ! The only problem is that now it has a little problem...It won't work properly ! Whenever I plug the headphones in(on any device) , the sound switches from left to right , but when I push the plug hard enough inside the jack then the sound comes out properly+I have checked to see if the problem is the (bending part on the) plug, well it's not ! It's not broken or anything ! PLZ help ... what could possibly be wrong , Could it be dirty or something like that ?

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The plug isn't going in far enough. It's a bit short. That's not what's expected from Sennheiser so carefully check if the plug got squashed a little bit which might have shortened or otherwise damaged it.
Those phones are £20 or less but they are decent quality phones.
If you can't see any damage shuffle the house around till you find the receipt and the box and take them back to the shop for a replacement.
At 1 month old they will still be under guarantee.
http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/11912234/Sennheiser-HD-407-Open-Headphones/Product.html?source=9593&_$ja=tsid:11853|prd:85386&awc=1418_1325707585_d319a5276024a7b6c743914127cb44b6

For only a few (thousand) pounds more you could have got these if you can find some.
Only 300 were made. £9 000 if you want some. Second hand.
http://www.avland.co.uk/sennheiser/orpheus/

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klipsch image one good headphones?

mikerigda

Trying to buy a good set of over the ear head phones trying to compare Beats by Dre studio and the klipsch image ones.. does anyone like these? or suggest Beats or another headphone?!

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Neither. Klipsch makes awesome speakers, don't get me wrong, but I'm not much of a fan of their headphones. As far as Beats... just no, their headphones are awful.

I would recommend something from any of the following brands in your price range...


Headphones


Shure
Sennheiser
Grado
AKG
Audio Technica


Those are my favorites when it comes to budget price headphones. I have a pair of $100 Shure SRH440s, and I would choose them over ANY beats headphones, hands down. Grado makes excellent headphones here in America that are particularly well suited for rock, and AKG makes awesome sounding, and even better looking headphones. Sennheiser is the all around guro-brand when it comes to anything and everything headphones in my opinion. They are probably also the most well-known high end brand out there.

My personal suggestion would be to look at Shure's headphones, and also take into consideration some of Audio Technica's headphoens too. Their M50s are OUTSTANDING for the price. At $150, they're extremely hard to beat. That is one pair of headphones I would trade my Shures for.

Good luck

Bose SIE2 Sport Headphones or Klipsch X10 Headphones?

Nick

Just looking for an all round good sounding headphone to take around with me where I cant take my AKG K702. In case any of you have tried them both which one sounds the best? I know its not easy to answer but to you which headphone had the best sound quality? I heard the X10s didnt have a good construction quality, is that true? are the cables too thin? Which one is the all round better headphone? Any other headphone suggestions? Throw them in!

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I would recommend the regular Bose SIE2. They consistently get better reviews than the sport version and I have friends who use them while running all the time if exercise is important to you. I have used my friends Bose and they were very comfortable and had great quality. I personally purchased the Klipsch S4 headphones because of the cheaper price tag and after two months of use around the house the cord became warped and ripped and the left earphone stopped working. The Klipsch headphones sounded just as good as the Bose but the comfort and quality was not nearly as good. The Bose SIE2 headphones are cheaper than the sport version and the Klipsch X10s. They are also guaranteed to have wonderful sound quality and be very durable. I just purchased my own pair which should be arriving very soon. I wish you the best of luck and if you do purchase the X10s it would be great to hear what you think of them.

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Headphones for ipod....?

LaCe

I want to get some new headphones for my ipod, but I want to be able to listen to my music loud and people not being able to hear....What are some good ones?

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JVC Marshmallow headphones also act as partial ear plugs to block the sound from escaping your ears. But don't turn the volume up too loud, or you will damage your ears permanently.

Ipod headphones with a short life?

mike

Got an Ipod Nano for Xmas. It seems that the left earbud is suddenly not as loud as the right. Is there a way to fix this? I have the EQ off so the sound should be the same in each ear.

Has this happened to anyone else?

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ipod headphones are cheap in quality. instead of buying or getting another pair of apple headphones, invest in a pair of any other brand of headphones. itll sound better and probably last longer. iphone headphones lasted 4 months for my girlfriend and my sennheiser cx300 lasted almost a year with no problems.

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