MP3 Insider Lounge: What kind of headphones do you use?

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In reply to: What kind of headphones do you use? by jameskim 

i just use my speakers

Earbuds & IEMs

In reply to: What kind of headphones do you use? by jameskim 

Cheap Earbuds: Sony MDR-EX71SL & Creative EP-630
In-Ear Monitors: Sennheiser CX 300 (white)
Std. Headphones: ancient pair of Koss Pro/4X
VoIP Headset: Plantronics .Audio 20 (employer-supplied)

Sony MDR-EX51LP

In reply to: What kind of headphones do you use? by jameskim 

I like the in-ear style. They keep breaking on me though. I go through a pair every month or two. I'm pretty hard on them so it's not really a big surprise. I stuff em in my pocket, throw them around, whatever. That's the main reason I havent gone for any of the higher end headphones. I dont feel too bad when I wreck a pair of the Sony's. Btw, the Apple in-ear headphones are teh suxors.

(NT) so that's a recco? im looking for new headphones.

by udayan71  - 8/25/06 6:28 AM

The Plug : Escape Other People's Musical Misjudgements

I endured several years at a NYC gym with THEIR choice of music booming while I tried haplessly to turn mine up on my walkman (yes, this covered quite a few years)as I waited for these to be "invented." This is exactly what anyone in a noisy or distracting environment wants: simple ear plugs plugs that block outside sound but happen to be little speakers as well for private listening. I've worked my way thru several pairs over a number of years but they are inexpensive and discreet. I had tried everything to compete with the mind numbing dance beat coming thru ceiling speakers, including huge home-type headphones that cover the ears, but even that absurd fashion statement (looking like some sort of ridiculous obsessed stereophile in the process) can't compare to these. In a quiet environment I use ones that don't "seal" my ears like these, but for blocking out people and noise, these are far and away the best. They saved my workout, saved time by blocking out workout socializers & thereby also prevented the moral turpitude & shame spirals of casual gay gym hookups. Speaking of safety, a serious caution: don't play these while walking in traffic or driving, as you won't hear things that could endanger your safety.

Common Problems - see Amazon reviews

This is a common problem, though one I have yet to encounter with my Sony plugs. This is well covered in the Amazon reviews, which by the way is an excellent resource to get a wide range of views on all of these products. I purchased mine, even though I was aware of this problem ( which they say is worse with the white plugs and less so with the black). If you are a high user (24/7) then it is more likely to occur. I am an occassional user and typically for not much more than an hour or so (except long flights).

Good luck!