Looking to buy new earphones (not in-ear)

[brennan.rusnell]

Hello,

I am looking to replace the standard Apple earphones, but I don't want to spend too much (< $50).
I currently have a 1st Gen 8GB iPod Touch.
I could get Apple's Earphones with Remote and Mic:

http://tinyurl.com/67g6ue

But wouldn't be able to use the mic or remote. First Gen Touch's cannot use the remote, correct?

I am wondering what people recommend as a good replacement for Apple's standard earphones?
Lastly, I do not want in-ear earphones -- something similar to Apple's default earphones would be great.

Would Sony's Fontopia Earbud Headphones be a good buy?

http://tinyurl.com/czdyue

Or, what about?

http://tinyurl.com/dlasxg

Or ...

http://cgi.ebay.ca/YUIN-PK3-Hi-Fi-E...ptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116

Thanks.

- Brennan

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones are your best bet. They are a little over $50 (around $60.) These headphones are considered to be some of the best made and are often compared against some of the best IEMs out there.

 

[brennan.rusnell]

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones are your best bet. They are a little over $50 (around $60.) These headphones are considered to be some of the best made and are often compared against some of the best IEMs out there.

Thanks for the info.
However, all I can seem to find is models with an "ear strap", as seen here:

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/earphones

I was hoping to avoid that, as they don't fit well when you're wearing a hat, etc.
Have you heard anything about YUIN PK3's?

http://www.head-direct.com/product_detail.php?p=5

Thanks.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Thanks for the info.
However, all I can seem to find is models with an "ear strap", as seen here:

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/earphones

I was hoping to avoid that, as they don't fit well when you're wearing a hat, etc.

That's nature of the beast.

Thanks for the info.
Have you heard anything about YUIN PK3's?

http://www.head-direct.com/product_detail.php?p=5

Thanks.

Yuin is one of the best earphone brands known around. I have never heard a pair, but am quite aware that most consider the amp type to have a large effect on the low-end of the headphones.

 

[brennan.rusnell]

Bang & Olufsen A8 Earphones are your best bet. They are a little over $50 (around $60.) These headphones are considered to be some of the best made and are often compared against some of the best IEMs out there.

That's nature of the beast.



Yuin is one of the best earphone brands known around. I have never heard a pair, but am quite aware that most consider the amp type to have a large effect on the low-end of the headphones.

Thanks for the feedback.
I think I am going to go with the YUIN model.

 

[SummerBoy]

I'm going to stop you there. Where do you find B&O A8 for 50 bucks ??

Well you can get one that are fake from eBay. Authentics are well over $100

I got mine from apple online for $150

Yuin pk series over 100

Can't believe he Is semi god and Boone correctedbit

 

[thegoldenmackid]

I'm going to stop you there. Where do you find B&O A8 for 50 bucks ??

Well you can get one that are fake from eBay. Authentics are well over $100

I got mine from apple online for $150

Yuin pk series over 100

Can't believe he Is semi god and Boone correctedbit

There are two stores on Google Shops that are selling them for around $60.

And, if you have read the forum rules, you have to realize that Demi's only have to pay a fee for their status. However, my experience with high-end headphones is pretty extensive.

"Boone correctedbit" <- 😕

 

[SummerBoy]

There are two stores on Google Shops that are selling them for around $60.

And, if you have read the forum rules, you have to realize that Demi's only have to pay a fee for their status. However, my experience with high-end headphones is pretty extensive.

"Boone correctedbit" <- 😕

Extensive with fake craps ? 😕

Good !

 

[HiFiGuy528]

Sony MDR-E888LP are the BEST ear buds Sony makes.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Extensive with fake craps ? 😕

Good !

Umm... I purchased SE530s from Amazon and have a couple letters' from Grado. I'm pretty sure that there are a couple parts of the forum rules that you are violating.

 

[SummerBoy]

Umm... I purchased SE530s from Amazon and have a couple letters' from Grado. I'm pretty sure that there are a couple parts of the forum rules that you are violating.

So you are saying everyone can have extensive experience just because one buys high end canal and own them? Se530 are waste. Grado good. Ok letsmake treaty here no more back forth we good man I have school timmorow and ms uphonrs battery us 10 perceynt left hotta recharr then byyt I set the alarm so I'm afraid I might muss the Lram iPhone key oarss are slow so sootry fir by myspells auto corrections are fishtavr ok I gsyya go

 

[99MustangGTman]

I don't care for sony ear buds, most em lack bass

 

[thegoldenmackid]

So you are saying everyone can have extensive experience just because one buys high end canal and own them? Se530 are waste. Grado good. Ok letsmake treaty here no more back forth we good man I have school timmorow and ms uphonrs battery us 10 perceynt left hotta recharr then byyt I set the alarm so I'm afraid I might muss the Lram iPhone key oarss are slow so sootry fir by myspells auto corrections are fishtavr ok I gsyya go

What? I'm sorry, but I have school tomorrow too; learn how to spell. Also, you cannot go around insulting members here and expect things to go away with "treaties." Have some respect. I'm pretty sure that I have some experience, as well as the ability to type.

As for the OP; like I said above, my general knowledge is that the amp is rather important with Yuin models. I will however get to try a pair in two weeks, one of my friends just bought a pair.

 

[willjax]

I've always had the idea that headphones are all about personal choice. Go out and try a few and see what you like. Just cos someone says a certain brand are better than others, doesn't mean squat. I'm a DJ and i use Sennheiser HD25s and love them, there are friends i work with who would never buy them etc. All personal choice.