best mp3/4 earphones..?

[looobylooo]

hi,
can anyone reccommend a good pair of stereo headphones for the above please?
the set that came with my samsung mp4 player were excellent, excellent base, tone and volume, etc.
any recommendations would be greatly appreciated,
thanks :o)

[Hymie]

My free issue Virgin Atlantic headphones fell to pieces recently and I decided to try an in ear type.

Being a skinflint, I tried a pair costing less than £1 and got what I paid for – a cr@p pair of headphones, the bass distortion had to be heard to be believed.

I then decided that if I wanted a passable sound, I would have to pay more – and purchased a pair of JVC Gumy plus in ear headphones (model HA-FX5-B), I suspect the B denotes the colour black (circa £8).

I can report that when driven hard with boosted bass, there is very little noticeable distortion. However I am using them with my PC – plugged into the output of the powered speakers. These speakers have bass and treble controls, allowing tonal adjustment to correct the headphones and my sound preference. Also at full volume, the PC speaker output would destroy the earphones.

The headphones come with interchangeable in ear-pieces, allowing selection of the most comfortable inner ear size to suit each individual.

If I did not have the ability to adjust the input bass and treble – I would be concerned as to the tonal quality of any headphones. And knowing that the input source level would not be an issue helps (some headphones are just not sensitive [loud] enough).

Based on my experience of in–ear types, I would definitely give them consideration. But don’t spend significantly less than £10 or you will be disappointed.

[looobylooo]

thanks hymie for your helpful reply.

i was thinking of spending around £30/£40ish for a decent pair of in ear plugs.
i want the base and volume to be good.

(recently tried a sony and a phillips set, both @ £30, but wasnt too impressed.

[Zacs-Master]

Sennheiser are pretty good. I got a £13 pair which are fairly decent so £30/40 should get you what your after. They come with different sized gromits for your lugs.

[MarkRae]

As Hymie pointed out, you (don't) get what you (don't) pay for.

I recommend these: http://www.sennheiser...s_mp3_portable_500772

[looobylooo]

thanks zacs-master, i'll have a look :o)

[Zacs-Master]

Way over budget there Mark.

[Philtaz]

I've got a pair of Skullcandy FMJ and one pair of Titan's. 3 years and still going strong. Anywhere between £30-70 but can be found cheaper on a certain auction website.
Good sound quality and as the buds are metal are more sturdy than most others, especially if you accidentally stand on them!

[AlBags]

Sennheisers : )

Not these though! ...http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SENN-HEISER-HD60
0-HD-600-Headphone-Pod-Dj-TV-NEW-/22079321913
0?pt=UK_AudioVisualElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_
Headphones&hash=item33684d283a


Maybe like these ..
http://www.ebay.co.uk...s&hash=item5ae0d842a7

http://www.ebay.co.uk...trksid=p3286.c0.m1539

[looobylooo]

aw thanks all, mark, philtaz and albags!
i'll have a look at all your suggestions, thank you :o)

[Hymie]

Forgot to say – if you search, you might find the same model earphones (as supplied with your Samsung mp4 player) – then you will be guaranteed happy.

http://www.ebay.co.uk...at=See-All-Categories

[looobylooo]

thanks for nipping back again, hymie :o)
cheers for the link, i will definitely have a look through and see if i can find the same ones that came with the player

[ailsa1]

You can good quality mp3 earphones from here:
http://www.fyygame.co...phones/earphones.html