What are the best pair of earbuds for less than $100?

Question

I've been looking into getting a pair of Sennheiser CX 300 in-ear headphones ($60-80) for an iPod 30GB Video I'm getting for my 14th birthday next month. I want to know of other varieties of in-ear headphones that are less than $100 and have a comparison with the stock iPod and know how they do with bass, treble, and mids. You can also tell me about how the Senns are.

Answer 1

In canal shure is the best , the new ones are in range of 480$
The older shure version (E2C) for 62$ should be a good bet
Hey It still is a shure, just a gen older, and hasa recieved real good reviews...
I m pasting one here:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BN9F84/ref=amb_link_1506232_2/104-4046853-9622336?n=172282


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great product, and Shure stands by it, January 22, 2005


Like many people, I was tempted by the good reviews but reluctant to pay so much for a pair of tiny earphones. Finally, almost 2 years ago, I bought a pair.

Like all of the other reviews here state, the Shure E2c's sound GREAT. They are very balanced, and let you hear the subtle details of your music, making the music almost come alive in your head. They turn your MP3 player or Discman into an audiophile-quality stereo system.

The E2c blocks outside noise by forming a very tight seal in your ear. In contrast, "noise canceling" earphones, such as the popular ones by Bose, do not block outside noise from reaching your ear, rather they add their own electronically generated noise which is supposed to cancel out the outside noise. I've never had good results with the various noise canceling headphones I've tried; plus, they require batteries to generate the noise-canceling noise. The E2c's block noise without batteries, and without adding any artificial noise or discoloration to your music. It works very well. I especially appreciate it at gym, on the bus or subway, and on a plane. (Warning - PLEASE don't wear the E2c's while driving or bicycling or any other time that safety requires your full attention!)

The build quality of the E2c's is very good - the cord and plug are thicker and sturdier than competing earphones. For 2 years, I heavily used and abused my E2c's, especially at the gym. Literally hundreds and hundreds of times, I've plugged and unplugged them into my various MP3 players, hastily wound and unwound the cord, and tossed them into my gym bag, usually without using the protective case that comes with the E2c's. Despite the very good build quality, my heavy use led finally to a short: when the cord was wiggled in a certain way, the sound on the left side would briefly go out.

I went to Shure's website and saw that they have a 2-year warranty. I sent my E2c's to Shure for repair, hoping it would be covered by warranty, but prepared to pay if Shure felt the problem was due to wear and tear (because, in fact, it was). Two weeks later, I received from Shure a BRAND-NEW PAIR of E2c's - they decided the problem WAS covered by the warranty, and wanted me to have a new pair rather than repairing my old ones!!!

This is more than I expected, and will make me a repeat buyer of Shure products! I especially appreciate this level of service given the lackluster support I've received from so many other companies.

Answer 2

I own these awesome headphones made by Sony, and they're not too pricey.

They are Sony Fontopias.

They are only $28.49 on amazon.com (as of today, 8/19/06)
You can also find a great deal for one on eBay, used or new.
But watch out because some places will try to charge you $49.99

I bought these last year for $49.99 it to this day it's still worth every penny. They have rubber ear pieces that attach to the headphone. There are three different sizes. It cancels some of the noise around you (so you can listen to your music at a lower level , to help protect your ears). These headphones have great sound quality, and wihtt he right size earpiece, never fall out of your ear.

I definately recomend this headphone.

Answer 3

wow this is technical.
i got the 10$ gummy earbuds from best buy-
they actually stay in my ears, unlike the solid gold ones made by ipod.
of course-- you get the same sound quality, and for the most part, comfort in the cheap earphones. On your ipod you can adjust so much that its not even funny- you dont need the fancy pants earthings.
I have an mp3 player but the earphones as suposedly compatible to both, the sandisk and ipod
I would never be able to afford the expensive stuff so i dont even look lol. I have no idea what 'senns' are so yeah.
i buy whats cheap cuz it works,
expensive equivilants just arent worth it,

Answer 4

Shure headphones are the top notch earbuds out there. there are ones less than a hundred bucks but you should go to cnet.com. Shures are the Editor's Choice and have the best audio quality!

Too bad I can't afford one.

Answer 5

if you are just gonna sit there and do nothing besides ..listening to mp3 all day.. go get that headphone... if you are active and like to exercise and phyiscal activities... get something that is decent around $15-$20.. just remember.. they all will break as time goes by from the cheapest to the best. If you are a specialist in audio sound and love to put up car stereo or live your life with background in audio technical knowledge , get that headphone. Sounds like you dont kow much bout Bass, treble and mid... well I dont either. But i am telling you ... you can hear the difference between a $20 headhpone and a $9 headphone. As long as it's clear and some bass to you...tha'ts good enough. Spend your $80 elsewhere... YOu can watch a 8 movies at the theater, You can go eat Macdonalds 16x. If you drop that $80 headphone you are screwed, if you get your mommy MAD and she cuts that wire , you are screwed. Just buy a $20 sony. Sony has good bass and clarity. Why you complaining anyways... use the ones that came with your IPOD YOU SHOULD BE GLAD AND THANK THE LORD THAT YOUR PARENTS OR SOMEONE IS GIVING YOU AN IPOD FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY. WHEN I WAS 14, THERE WASN'T SUCH THING AS MP3 PLAYER. CD PLAYERS COST MORE THAN THE IPOD SOI HAD TO LISTEN TO TAPES! AND GUESS WHAT ?? I GOT MINE STOLEN AT SCHOOL ALONG WITH MY MC HAMMER TAPE.

Answer 6

see link for some reviews of in the ear headphones

Answer 7

Why in the world would you pay that much for ear buds?!?! They sell comparable sets at wal mart for 97 cents! I have used a friend's Senns and they're not much different from mine; actually, my 97 cent ones are much more comfortable.

Answer 8

just get some in the $20 range. any cheaper and the wire tends to come loose where it meets the socket thingy...but $100 is simply too much for earbuds.

Answer 9

I lke phillips, and tehy are a good brand, and you can get a pair of their headphones for .99 cents at Wally World, but buy a couple of pairs if you do, just trust me.
If you want a good pair of earbuds, get a pair that comes with the Ipod, available at most real electronics stores, like best buy and so on, or dell.

Answer 10

FORGET ABOUT WHAT ALL THESE PEOPLE TELL YOU! Go to radioshack and buy the Koss Sp3 earbuds. So much bass, and it only cost $20+tax.