Looking for asymmetric earphones

[Espresso_]

Hi guys

I've spent ages looking on the web for my ideal earphones and I can't seem to find what I need. Can you help me out?

I'm looking for:
- earphones (canalphones)
- that sound decent (Sony EX71LP or better) but not necessarily amazing
- that have asymmetric cables
- that have a split cable (ie cable extension)
- are not the Philips SHE9501 (which I already own and I don't like)

If, as a bonus, they have iPhone/mic support that would be ideal, but I may be asking a bit much.

At this stage I am open to any price options...I'm desperate! I'd like to think after 4 years and 4 pairs of EX71's there is something else a little better that meets my needs. Even the Asian-market EX76LP does not have a short cable.

Thanks in advance

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[ReyZero]

I believe the new Shures are just what you're looking for, and instead of a normal extension you can use the microphone attachment
When I'm at my computer I'll throw some links
http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.107013700
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/shure-se102mpa-sound-isolating-stereo-headset (http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/shure-se102mpa-sound-isolating-stereo-headset/)

If those are not your style, you can get any other pair, such as the http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.121026300#t and a microphone cable seperate, there's a few brands out there such as the Shure MPA-3C (http://store.shure.com/store/shure/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.105498400) and the Griffin Smarttalk (http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/smarttalk)

[Espresso_]

Thanks for the links.

I've looked at these. If I am correct, none of the Shure line have asymmetric cords, although they do have the split (short/long) cable.

Sorry if my explanation was clumsy.

cheers

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[Espresso_]

Would the Sony EX85LP's fit the bill?

I've seen pics on the internet, and there appear to be two different versions - one with a long cable and one with a short cable and an extender. I think one comes with the Sony Walkman, and another is retail, perhaps?

The version on Amazon.co.uk just talks about it being a single cable length, but the (customer) pics shows a cable with an extender.

Confused...

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[ReyZero]

Took a quick look under Sony's site, and here you go
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665194451
Here's iLounge's review too, showing no detachable
http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sony-mdr-ex85lp-stereo-headphones/

[ReyZero]

Depends, usually it's online, buy you'll have to wait for it to arrive, and some people are impatient.
I try and do my shopping on newegg and I look for free shipping deals. I pay no tax, no shipping, and usually a cheaper base price

[Espresso_]

I managed to buy a pair of EX75 SL's today from a little store in Tottenham Court Rd, London.

Maybe I got the whole SL and LP thing wrong, but these have the detachable cord AND the asymmetrical earphone cords.

Like the iLounge review, they are a decent improvement over the EX71's.

http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/reviews/entry/sony-mdr-ex75-stereo-headphones/

Very happy - got what I wanted!

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[Espresso_]

After a week of use, I can confirm these earphones have a really awesome price to performance ratio. Great value and sound!

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[kenichols29]

Try the skullcandy asyms they should be what you need