----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Mon Jun 01, 2009 3:45 pm Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Hey, I've decided that a speaker system is a little too unconvenient for me, so I want to get myself a pair of headphones. However, these are "workout" headphones: to be used while running or rowing. As such, the main quality I'm looking for is that they'll never fall out of my ears (even while rowing/running). Cordless would be nice, but I'm looking for something cheap. Got any suggestions? ty ----------------------------------- Insectoid Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:09 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Get a pair with over-ear clips. They are just like earbuds, but have 'hooks' that go over your ears just like a pair of glasses. ----------------------------------- saltpro15 Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:42 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I would recommend a pair of skullcandy in-ear buds. Nike makes some nice sports headphones too ----------------------------------- BigBear Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:54 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Don't get ear bud they have no bass ----------------------------------- Euphoracle Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:29 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I'd recommend IEMs for your need. You should consider the Denon C-351 (which I own & love) and the Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3. If you'd prefer "headphones," look into the Koss KSC 75 or Sennheiser PX 100. Those are both open headphones though; no isolation and others can hear your music. ----------------------------------- DtY Mon Jun 01, 2009 5:48 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I would recommend a pair of skullcandy in-ear buds. Nike makes some nice sports headphones too Unless of course you want them to sound good. [edit] To the skullcandies, idk anything about the quality of the Nikes,but I can't imagine they're very good. ----------------------------------- saltpro15 Mon Jun 01, 2009 6:21 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I would recommend a pair of skullcandy in-ear buds. Nike makes some nice sports headphones too Unless of course you want them to sound good. yes, but he said he's looking for a pair of workout headphones, so sound quality is not the most important criteria, although it is still important. I have a pair of Nike sport headphones, they're pretty good, retailed for around 45 dollars I think, it was a while back. ----------------------------------- zero-impact Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:48 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I would definitly not get skullcandies for workout headphones! Why? Because when the cable is bumbed even slightly it causes a very annoying sound in your ears. This is magnified even more so when you are moving quickly. Not to mention they have preety bad sound quality compared to some other earbuds I have tried. I would reccomend the JVC marshmallow earbuds. They have fantstic sound quality and use a spongy bud rather than a rubber one like the skullycandies. Just my $0.02. Oh and one more thing. The JVC's are usually ~$40, so you have to be willing to pay a bit more. ----------------------------------- ecookman Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:05 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- honestly, any pair will do..i got a creepy set of noise canceling headphones for 20 bucks and thy have amazing sound quality. ----------------------------------- DtY Mon Jun 01, 2009 8:12 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I would recommend a pair of skullcandy in-ear buds. Nike makes some nice sports headphones too Unless of course you want them to sound good. yes, but he said he's looking for a pair of workout headphones, so sound quality is not the most important criteria, although it is still important. I have a pair of Nike sport headphones, they're pretty good, retailed for around 45 dollars I think, it was a while back. I just assumed that sound quality important, as I got the impression they were being used to listen to music. ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Tue Jun 02, 2009 5:12 am RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- ty zero-impact, that looks like what I need. Where do you think I could get some? @ecookman : I don't care about noise-cancelling headphones, I've already got a pair of headphones for casual uses. @DtY : Ha ha. It's true that sound quality is important, but for a pair of workout headphones, the quality does not need to be stellar. ----------------------------------- T.O Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:08 am RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- SKULL CANDY HEADPHONES ----------------------------------- apomb Tue Jun 02, 2009 11:16 am Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- SKULL CANDY HEADPHONES i only support the content of this message, not the gratuitous use of caps. thank you. ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Tue Jun 02, 2009 1:04 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I love Skyllcandy headphones and all (my casual ones are a pair of Hesh Skullcandy headphones), but I heard that their buds aren't good for workout headphones. ----------------------------------- Euphoracle Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:30 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- I love Skyllcandy headphones and all (my casual ones are a pair of Hesh Skullcandy headphones), but I heard that their buds aren't good for workout headphones. My headphones say hai http://i272.photobucket.com/albums/jj190/euphoracle/Computer/DSC03204.jpg And are not low-fi ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:42 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- That's impressive. ----------------------------------- Euphoracle Tue Jun 02, 2009 3:46 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Edit conflict: Cheap "earphone" recommendations: Denon C-351 or C251 (C-351 is noticeably better) Skullcany INK'd (arguable the best pair under $15 but cable is VERY conductive) JVC Marshmallows Sennhesier CX300 (muddy bass, but most people will like it b/c they don't care about accuracy) Those A4Tech ones @ CanadaComputers for $10 (cable is VERY conductive) The cheaper you get, the less you should be caring about SQ. If you want high SQ, it's going to cost you quite a penny. Fact: The majority of people don't care about sound quality as long as the bass overpowers things. The success of Logitech and Bose supports this argument. ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Tue Jun 02, 2009 4:17 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Allow me to clarify: not exactly cheap, but below $45. When I say cheap, I just don't want people recommending $110 Bose earbuds. ----------------------------------- Euphoracle Tue Jun 02, 2009 6:59 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Denon C-351 from Audiotronic for $35.99+taxes. ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Tue Jun 02, 2009 8:21 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- ty. Where would you recommend that I get them? ----------------------------------- unoho Wed Jun 03, 2009 7:22 am RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Sony Dynamic Stereo Headphones are pretty good. they are loud enough and good bass for a price of 35. They also have a volume control. I bought one last month and can't be happier than this :D:D ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Wed Jun 03, 2009 2:20 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- @unoho : Where'd you buy them? ----------------------------------- Euphoracle Wed Jun 03, 2009 3:21 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- ty. Where would you recommend that I get them? http://store.en.audiotronic.ca/magasins/index.asp I got mine @ the Oshawa location. ----------------------------------- isaiahk9 Wed Jun 03, 2009 4:45 pm RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- Okay, thank you. ----------------------------------- T.O Tue Jun 09, 2009 5:27 pm Re: RE:Headphone Recomendations ----------------------------------- SKULL CANDY HEADPHONES or panisonic headphones