In-Ear iPod headphones from Apple?

[bishop]

I bought a set of Apple's in-ear headphones and to be honest they are terrible. I'm no audio specialist but compared to the ones the come with the iPod the in-ear ones are terrible. They sound like they can't produce any bass. The sound is similar to increasing treble to max and lowering bass to 0.
Anybody agree? Are their any adjustments that people have made to change this?
So far the only way I get a better sound is by shoving them deep into my ear and holding them there myself. i've never used in-ear phones before so maybe you really have to give them a push in??

[dfritschle]

i haven't heard many good things about the apple in-ear headphones. i have heard that they have a tendency to slip out. i use the sony ex71s.

[joggy]

Check here (http://www.ipodlounge.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7033)

hth...

[bishop]

i'm a bit of a newbie, but I put the smaller covers on and just shoved them in even further. no complaints now
!! hope they come out sometime I can't even hear myself type!!

[Babbit]

For the price I think they're good...haven't had any problems yet...

[armless]

yeah, ya gotta really cram em in there, but i like em okay.

[HEWSINATOR]

I just got some. The only thing I do not like about apple headphones is the plug (straight up and down, putting stress on the material by the conection when you wrap up the wire) and the length (making remote use difficult).

Matt

[sonikninja]

It didn't matter which size cap I used I just couldn't keep them in my ears, I spent more time changing caps, adjusting them in my ears, catching them as they fell out, trying to hold still so they wouldn't fall out, in short I spent more time messing with the phones then listening to music. I sold them on eBay and bought some canal phones; spend a few more bucks and start enjoying your music.

[ScOtTsFiRe]

I've had several pairs of different earphones over the course of being a long distance cyclist and I've had no problem leaving them in for 3 to 5 hours daily while out training. I listen to rap and heavier bass songs and it does the job. Now they are nothing like the 15" Rockford Fosgate woofers I had in my car some years back but they are balanced enough to enjoy the music I listen too. My only complaint is that I get the foam sweaty and have to toss them but thats not the earphones fault. What type of earphones are people liking these days.

Scottsfire

[gnagel]

No matter which size cap I used, I could not get the Apple in-ear phones to stay in my ears for more than a few minutes at a time. I had much better luck with the Sony's.

Eventually, I bought the Etymotics canal phones. They don't budge and offer far more isolation than either the Apple or Sony phones. The downside is the cost.

[gnagel]

No matter which size cap I used, I could not get the Apple in-ear phones to stay in my ears for more than a few minutes at a time. I had much better luck with the Sony's.

Eventually, I bought the Etymotics canal phones. They don't budge and offer far more isolation than either the Apple or Sony phones. The downside is the cost.

[HEWSINATOR]

I am having trouble keeping mine in too. Maybe I will try the Sony ones out.

[jessica.]

I have to say the Etymotics canal phones seem like a whole lot of work. Clean your ears with solution, wet the ear plugs, pull your ears up, to remove -- twist and pull.
I prefer the apple ones. In the ear they go. No wetting, no 20 minute task, and I can do it single handedly.

[gnagel]

I have to say the Etymotics canal phones seem like a whole lot of work. Clean your ears with solution, wet the ear plugs, pull your ears up, to remove -- twist and pull.

Before I used more Etymotics for any length of time, I would have agreed with you. I bought them from a vendor that gave me a 30 day trial period. I could return them for a full refund, no questions asked.

During the first week, I didn't think I would ever get used to them. They took me forever to get in my ears and I found them to be rather uncomfortable.

However, after this first week, I learned the knack of getting them into my ears within seconds. They just pop in and I can feel the suction that let's me know I have a good seal. And, the seal stays secure. I use them nearly every day during a 45 minute treadmill session. They isolate very well...I cannot even hear the treadmill running!

As far as I know, there is no ear cleaning necessary. If you have an unusual amount of wax build up, you should be cleaning your ears anyway. Otherwise, you'll certainly know it when you remove the Ety's!

The wetting of the earphones is no big deal. I usually just dampen my finger and then brush it against both of the earphones. I then plug them in my ears. Most of the time, it is not necessary to grab your ears and twist. They pop in quickly and easily. They are even easier if you use the foam versus the rubber tips.

The big downside is the cost.

[Gatsby003]

I found this little trick at Playlistmag.com. As many of you have mentioned, there can be a bit of trouble getting the Apple In-Ears to stay in the ears, but I've found that if you can get it, it's wonderful. Only problem is consistency.

Anyway, the little trick I found was that the foam sleeves made for the Shure E2C's actually fit right on the Apple In-ear headphones. Works perfectly -- great comfort (even better than before, when I could get them in), and great sound. Definitely your best bet for the $50 range ($40 Apple In-Ear and $10 for the replacement foam sleeves).

Hope this helps.

[amand1]

Apple's in-ear headphones suck! I just compared the apple's in-ear headphones to Sony's MDR-EX51LP and man the Sony's earphones rock! Firstly, the Sony's fit wayyyy better in my ear than Apple's. Secondly, the quality of the bass (and treble) is far superior to Apple's. I definately recommend Sony's MDR-EX51LP. It is value for money. Or buy a pair of Shure's E3C if you have a lot of dough.