Hi all, my earphones broke once again, i've been buying $20-30 pairs of sennheiser earphones from ebay for the last few years with the sound going funny after a few months. I mainly use them when i go to the gym so might lash out and buy a decent pair for around $100 or so. Was thinking jbl or bose ones, can anyone recommend a pair and where to find a decent price? Cheers
Where to Buy in-Ear Earphones?
Madfrega on 16/02/2015 - 21:41
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Xiaomi Pistons are good, but make sure you get genuine ones.
Meelec also has a nice range that's great quality for their price. They have some sport/exercise-focused ones (looping around the top of the ear so they don't fall out).
get sport type ones that mention about being sweat proof, that is probably your problem.
Yeah probably more suitable. DSE stock a range of Sony sport focused earphones from $30 to $99, probably OP should check em out.
never heard of xiaomi pistons v.2, they're only $27 on amazon, does that sound right?
Yep that sounds about right. They're great earphones, not that fantastic for sport though IMO - I use them sometimes when I run and I find the metal edges dig into my ear and hurt after a while of running.
Brilliant all-rounder cheap earphones that sound way better than their pricetag, but if you're specifically looking for gym headphones (and will use them whilst running/cycling) then comfort could be an issue.
ostry kc06a or soundmagic e30. i'm pretty sure you can get the ostry's from their website or dx, i got mine from ostry massdrop for $57usd. they both come with earloops and are perfect for working out with, it what I primarily use them for. the ostrys come with 3 different tips that give 3 different types of sound i like the ones with the orange circle. I have used both sets and they are both excellent, more so the ostrys they are both great bang for buck headphones.
check out the head-fi forum where you can find out all sorts of information about headphones
I have a pair of Shure SE215's. Great pair of earbuds that have a fantastic sound & build quality. Have had them for about 9 months without any issue. Will definitely be buying again. Tight fit also.
Not sure what the going price is now but I bought them for $110 AU
Shure 215 is great for the price if you don't want mic. I think Kogan has it for cheap if you like overseas stock.
Bose and Bowers and Wilkins.
I have B&W C5 bought from Apple store. They do price match. It's great after sale service from Apple store which I proffered over a 10 dollar discount.
If you're not in a rush then wait for Mike to post a deal from ME Electronics -
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/deals/meelec.com
I have the M Duo's and they are great.
Looks like the sports one's are on sale now except shipping is US$8.95.
Send Mike a message and ask him to post a deal with the usual reduced shipping US$6.00.
http://www.meelec.com/Sport_Fi_s/397.htm
xiaomi pistons v.2 (or v2.1)