Which headphones to buy?

[unwallflower]

I'm looking for a good set of heaphones that are under $200. I've looked at the ultimate ears super.fi 5 pro and extended base, and the shure SE310s, and a couple of the etymotics... what would you guys recommend?

I have very small ears so bulky headphones probably won't work. Is there any chance of finding a pair that would be comfortable if I went to sleep with them in? I listen mostly to alternative and rock, but I'm also pretty fond of electronic, hip hop, and basically everything else. If it came down to the ultimate ears, I'm not sure which ones would be better.

Help.

[unwallflower]

I'm looking for a good pair of headphones under $200. I'd like in-ear ones, but I have pretty small ears so getting a good fit is important. What would you guys recommend?

I listen to alternative and rock mostly, but I'm also pretty fond of electronic, hip hop, and basically everything. I really want a pair of "fun" headphones, something that really makes the music seem alive.

[thatdude430]

If you have small ears and you're looking for comfort, I'd suggest the Westone UM1's. :D

From what I've heard, the sound re-production is pretty accurate, the foam plugs are perfect for small ears (since they'll expand once they're inside, giving you both a comfortable and perfect fit), and a review on a different site said that they were really lightweight and you could sleep with them on and won't even feel a thing.

[hyroboarder]

However, if you can afford something more expensive than the westones, there are many better earphones out there in your budget. The UM1's are about 100$ I think. I would personally go for the super fi 5 pro, not eb.

[unwallflower]

However, if you can afford something more expensive than the westones, there are many better earphones out there in your budget. The UM1's are about 100$ I think. I would personally go for the super fi 5 pro, not eb.
I think I'm deciding between the pro and the eb... any reason why you like the pro better?

[angelinalove]

you can try Skullcandy, Shure, Ultimate Ears, and Westone. Vibe duo's are also ok.
By Angelina

[Old Nick]

SuperFi's are big and bulky, as are most of the 'phones I'd recommend for sound. For comfort, the Bose in ears aren't bad, and the new ones sound better than the early ones.

I find the B&O A8 pretty comfortable, but don't know that I'd sleep in them.

The Denons and Sony 90s project too far from the ear, and the Vibes are a bit hard-edged.