jkads3 said:
Please choose the appropriate forum for this topic. Thank you. As the subject suggests, this topic is for mods to reply to.
Just moderators, or can anyone answer your questions? I'm not a moderator here, but I'll contribute.
What earphones do you own or have tried (list all if you don't mind)?
A partial list:
Koss PortaPro
Sony EX71
Sony EX81
Koss KSC50
Koss KSC75
Etymotic ER-6
Etymotic ER-4
Sony V6
Sony V600
Shure E2c
Shure E3c
Shure E4c
Shure E5c
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro
Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3
Bose noise-cancelling (overpriced garbage)
Various Sennheiser closed-ear phones
That's all I can think of right now. There's probably a few more.
What are pros and cons you see in them?
Ergh. I don't want to go into specific models as I don't have all day, but in general:
Earbuds: don't fit in my ear that well.
In-ear monitors: my current favorite as I get a good seal and they're small and very portable.
Closed studio monitors: sound the best, but aren't as portable
Over-ear portable headphones: relatively inexpensive and good for workouts or when phones could get wet and/or damaged
What pair do you recommend for each budget (Under $75, Under $125, Under $250, etc)?
It really depends on the type of headphones you're looking for, but my recommendations are:
Under $75: Koss KSC75, Koss PortaPro, Sony EX81
Under $125: Shure E2c, UE Super.fi 3, Sony V6
Under $300: Shure E4c, Etymotic ER-6
Over $300: Shure E5c
If you want the best sound, get a dock connector with line out and connect it to a headphone amplifier.