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Title: Earbuds
Post by: Monorail Cat on August 30, 2013, 03:48:06 PM

So, my earbuds just broke.  I've had them for about 3 years.  They worked very well, and I'm just wondering if anyone has a suggestion for a durable, long-lasting earbud that is less than $30 U.S. 

This is what I have:  http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028951&pathId=162&page=1 (http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028951&pathId=162&page=1)

I will probably get the same thing again, but if there's something better, please recommend it.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Earbuds
Post by: Bomb Squad on August 30, 2013, 09:13:37 PM

If you're looking for something that's high-quality and won't break, you're not looking for earbuds. I've owned about 15 pairs of earbuds in the past. Almost every single one has failed in very similar ways (left/right channel going out, spontaneous failure, cable becoming stripped and damaged, etc.).

I'd recommend buying Sony-brand headphones / earbuds. Here are some under $30:
Sony MDR-MA100 Headphones (http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666422743#features)
MDR-ZX300 ZX Headphones (http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666321170#features) - Side note, I've owned these headphones in the past (still own them actually) and they've held up great and delivered great sound quality.
Sony MDR-EX37B Earbuds (http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666420891#reviews)

Here (http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&identifier=S_Headphones&N=4294939536+8396&categoryId=16181&viewTaskName=CategoryDisplayView&navigation=Category) are some other types of earbuds by Sony.

Personally, I have had no problems with Sony headphones / earbuds - I would highly recommend Sony over any other brand - and of course, I would recommend you get headphones over earbuds, but if that's not possible, still go with Sony.

Title: Re: Earbuds
Post by: Monorail Cat on August 31, 2013, 08:59:18 AM

Quote from: Bomb Squad on August 30, 2013, 09:13:37 PM

If you're looking for something that's high-quality and won't break, you're not looking for earbuds. I've owned about 15 pairs of earbuds in the past. Almost every single one has failed in very similar ways (left/right channel going out, spontaneous failure, cable becoming stripped and damaged, etc.).

Yeah, I'm specifically looking for earbuds, because of their small size.  I really like the JVC Marshmallow because of its very good bass sound, but not, like, forced bass. 

Title: Re: Earbuds
Post by: Peetah on August 31, 2013, 10:29:03 AM

The marshmallow lineup is pretty good.
You got the option to move up to the HA-FX35 if you want to spend a bit more, (30$) zone.

For this range I am a fan of a couple earphones
http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HA-FX101B-Inner-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B007HISSXE (http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HA-FX101B-Inner-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B007HISSXE)
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRZX100-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B004WODP20/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1377969639&sr=1-4&keywords=earbuds (http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRZX100-BLK-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B004WODP20/ref=sr_1_4?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1377969639&sr=1-4&keywords=earbuds)

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHJE120K-In-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B003EM8008/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1377970100&sr=1-1&keywords=earbuds (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHJE120K-In-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B003EM8008/ref=sr_1_1?s=aht&ie=UTF8&qid=1377970100&sr=1-1&keywords=earbuds)
If you want something cheap, these are amazing for the price.