Im undecided about upgrading my ipod headphones. Anyone know anything about the Shure E5? I will be using my ipod in the gym and jogging in the park. Any help appreciated, thanks.
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Buying new earphones for ipod
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i got my self a pair of sony in-ear buds, they have better bass and quality then the apple crap.
but in-ear stuff really is not safe on the roads, i dont like the fact i that i can hardly hear a thing around me with these things on.
if you have the money buy the B&O A8
but in-ear stuff really is not safe on the roads, i dont like the fact i that i can hardly hear a thing around me with these things on.
if you have the money buy the B&O A8
Check-out http://www.earphonesolutions.com/. Lots of in-depth reviews and best prices. I bought a pair of shure e3c, and the difference is amazing. Not sure the e5c is really worth the extra $.
I used the Sony EX-71's for about a year and they were a HUGE step up from stock buds.
Eventually I succumbed and bought a set of E3Cs. Initially I was disappointed after listening to the EX71s but once I grew accustomed to them I realised the E3Cs were actually very enjoyable.
Unfortunately something is wrong with the right channel and sound is not coming out evenly and so I have to send them in for service. Until then, I'm using some Sennheiser PX100s which actually sound very good for their modest asking price (£30). They sound very warm, which I actually like.
Eventually I succumbed and bought a set of E3Cs. Initially I was disappointed after listening to the EX71s but once I grew accustomed to them I realised the E3Cs were actually very enjoyable.
Unfortunately something is wrong with the right channel and sound is not coming out evenly and so I have to send them in for service. Until then, I'm using some Sennheiser PX100s which actually sound very good for their modest asking price (£30). They sound very warm, which I actually like.
the sennheiser mx500 inears are good, not too dear or flash looking but have great sound and nice bass responce. take a couple days to burn in, but afterwards the sound is quite warm. a worthy upgrade. they aren't white either so theres less chance of getting podjacked! haha!
rowanhall said:
ROFL @ podjacked. I hear about that on the news but cant picture someone actually being robbed for an IPOD. Well Im pretty muscular weighing in @ 205 5 11. Trying to get me for an ipod isnt really worth the risk of a beatdown.
So the shure e3's are good? I actually have some bose quiet comfort headphones. I havent tried them on the ipod since I just got it, and Im too busy to upload songs.
Angelus said:
When jogging do you find that the earphones jump out of your ear? Is that the reason why you got the over the ear extentions.
Yeah the standard ipod buds just sit in your ears and can kinda fall out, plus they hurt my ears after wearing them for a while. The sony headphones on the other hand have a vertical in ear format which doesn't hurt my ears. Also with the over the ear style i know the headphones are gonna stay in place, one less thing to worry bout.