kraigster
05-16-2009, 09:43 PM
Hi there...
Looking for your recommendations on headphones with the following specs:
Y chain (not behind the ear)
In ear ear budgs
Price under $100
Best quality for the price/specs
Thanks -- I appreciate the ideas!
Craig
Panglos
05-17-2009, 07:05 AM
The only thing that would make these more ideal would be cloth-covered cables rather than the always rubbery Sennheiser ones. All the more reason for wanting asymmetric: if one wire went around the back of the neck it would stick and cause tugging, particularly in the presence of perspiration, even more than usual. This is especially a problem with the hugely popular (but sonically inferior) CX300s.
Despite this small nag, the CX500 is a great choice for the price. Superior solid bass (always reducible, whenever excessive, by adjusting EQ and/or bud position in ear canal); clear, transparent mids; and sparkling treble.
jasoncordelle
05-26-2009, 09:42 PM
I'd go a pair of Ultimate Ears Metro.Fi (insert number from 150 to 200 depending on local pricing) or if able to stretch the budget, go up a level.
Check out www.ultimateears.com for model range. I certainly haven't looked back since switching to UE's.