Need Info on Good Ear Bud Headphones, and Cheapass prices would be great.

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I just got my Dell 20G Digital Jukebox and need to replace the stock earphones. I have a pair of big Sony MDR-CD60's that I use at work or home, but I need a pair of the small ones for everywhere in between.

What are some good pairs (Make/Model/Link to :)) Cheap would be great but not 100% necessay for the right pair.

Thanks
 
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Try the sony ex71's...they sound really good and they aren't terribly expensive. There's a few cord issues, but nothing too terrible. As a bonus, iPod owners can buy them in white to match :)
 
I'm looking for some nice cheap earbuds to go with the GBA SP I just bought. Since it's for gaming and not music they don't have to be high quality. Just something reliable and inexpensive. Any recommendations.
 
Awesome, I will check into the sony ex71's any other suggestions. Really want some that do not cause physical pain :D like my current pair do.
 
Ok, did a little research on the Sony EX71's and come up with this, the retail price is $49.99 but knowing no true CAG would pay this I found a deal at http://www.ecost.com/ecost/shop/detail.asp?dpno=168452 They are 32.95 and should qualify for free shipping.

I also read that they do have some wire issues as mentioned above, but the only other earbuds I saw mentioned were Shure's but they cost $100+ depending on the model.

Any other info would be great.
 
For a good budget priced canal phone, you can't beat the Sony EX51/71. I have a pair of 71's myself and find them to be much better than any earbuds. I still prefer a nice set of closed cans though.

The next step up would be the Shure E2c or E3c. I'm in the market for a pair of the E3c's but damn are they ugly.

Etymotic has the ER-6 which are highly recommended.

Check out head-fi.org
 
I have to add my endorsement to the 71s. Great headphones. The bass is a little bit muddy for my taste, but for $50 (or $35) they can't be beat.
 
>$2 at any electronics store.

Just go to radio shack and get cheapo earbuds, they all sound the same.

1 in 10,000 people have perfect hearing, and I seriously doubt you beat that statistic.
 
Just because 9,999 people don't have perfect hearing doesn't mean that they can't tell the difference between a clean/clear audio signal and something distorted/muddled.

Ever play loud music on cheap 2 watt speakers and then play the same exact music on a high end sound system?

I'd like to know where you pulled that statistic from as well.

As for the MX500's, I have a pair and I feel that they have weak bass. With canal phones, I definitely won't go back to earbuds now.
 
Yeah it looks like canal phones are the way to go from what I have read. I want good sound but almost as equally important is comfort when wearing them. The cheap earbuds just kill my ears.
 
the SP does not have a headphone jack.

I do not know if the Majesco headphones are any good, but the Nintendo ones suck. They are really small and after 30 minutes they start to hurt your ears
 
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