Do you use the iPod Earbuds that came with iPod?

Im still using the earbuds. Thats because im still waiting for my etymotic 4ps to come in. So I can say goodbye to cheap earphones forever

Yep, using the apple earbuds, decent sound quality, fairly comfortable in my ears - and after spending the big bucks on the ipod and a new g4 powerbook (15.2"/80gb/superdrive/airport extreme/etc.) I think I'll be using them for awhile...though Christmas is coming :-)

yes, until they break, usually when the winter comes.

I haven't even taken them out of the package...I use Koss KSC 50 earclips and they keep my ears warm in the winter!

Originally posted by Default
Sadly yes, I have teh best sony studio headphones, but they suck when jumping around to my Techno music

what exactly are "teh best sony studio headphones"?

i dont see whats wrong w/ em. i love em. i want a new pair (and another remote) cause mine were crunched. anyone have both of those things for a 1-2Gen 'Pod?

i use the originals. except i hate the foam thing = without them.

Originally posted by FAXELSINCERO
Ok rewind. Im going to guitar center tommorrow to buy a pair of Sennheiser HD280 Professional Headphones. Im not into the whole in ear thing. I have an ad for 74.99 from etronics.com. Plus a $10 rebate an't bad ethier.

With the Sennheiser HD280 Professional Headphones i can use them on my show on the school radio station in NY.

Good choice.

I was considering getting the er4p/s because they had such great isolation and soundquality, but I could never tell because in less than two minutes they gave me a horrid headache.

How have you come to choose the hd280s? They are pretty good headphones, but not even in the same price range.

So I can say goodbye to cheap earphones forever

Goodbye to cheap earphones, hello to spending more and more money on headphones (better source, amp, and headphones ect)

Hell NO -- of course I dont -- Use Sony Fontopia MDR-EX70LP Earphones or a older model of them not sure...

i use both the ipod and my sennheiser HD280.

yes, and only because i'm broke -_-!

ok... update from my last post...

right now i'm trying to move away from the original earbuds since it sounds really bad...

but other headphones don't look as cool w/ my ipod :( are there any other white jack/cord/headphone out there other than the sony one that pple talk about frequently here??

i use them and i think they are great i dont have any proplems with them.

i know i dont c what every1 is complaining about there really good!!

I also like my stock buds, they fit me better than anything i've tried before (Senn. MX300, some MD stock buds, my dad CD wlakman stock buds).
Think the sound quality is good too.

I quess I just haven't moved into the "Audiophile" stat of my iPod ownership yet.

I still currently use them.

Bang & Olufsen Earphones. Exceptional sound, couldn't imagine better.

I still use mine, I did buy new foam covers. I think they work great.

Yes. The buds do hurt my ears a little. But I get used to them.

I wanna get new ones but I'm to cheap :D

Yeah I still use them, but I plan on getting some Sennheiser px200's in the near future. (I think that's what the model # is)

I own quite a collection of headphones from in-ear, on the ear, over the ear, etc... here's my experiences.

I still have my old $3000 Sony unit (purchased used at $1200)from over 10 years ago (came in a James Bond type aluminum case) and I love them, however it's very impractical to use daily (due to the size, weight and lack of air circulation) that I have several other pairs for recreational use. Overall, I couldn't distinguish the audio quality between my Sony and the Sen Orpheus (yes, there's an audio shop that has that product on display here, which is also where I bought my Sony's a long time ago).

What I have now (but not for long) are the Bose Triports... not because of the sound quality (IMO, it's mediocre overall, but...) because of the comfort. I sincerely hate Sennheiser's product line's appearance and fit... they start to hurt after 1 hours worth of listening. To be absolutely fair, I have not tried any of their products for 2004, but I bought and sold over 8 units ranging from $120~$500 for 2003 and they all suck for comfort. I don't care how good they sound because I like to listen to music at least 2 hours at a time. Sound is good though, but I'm not impressed.

The Bose Triports IMO are overpriced (they compare to headsets that are around the 70~80 dollar range), but like Gucci shoes and Louis V. bags, the cost of brand recognition is high... but like many of us, I had to try them, after all, it's a Bose. :rolleyes: I was shocked at the comfort... as cheap as they look, it was way better than anything I've tried from any company, it's super light and it does make anything vocal or symphonic sound nice... however if you play R&B, Pop, Techno, Dance or anything with a half descent amount of kick for bass (which encompasses the majority of music), this isn't for you. Audio quality is like a 5 out of 10. The Triport design puts extra emphasis in bringing out the spaciousness of classical music which sounds nice, but weird for other forms of music. My guess is if you're an old fart, this is the headsets for you. Bose sells the notion to their customers that the patented Triport design provides a richer sound and bass from smaller, lighter drivers making for good sound and a very comfortable unit. They satisfied only 1 out of their 2 goals. IMHO, they needed to produce a product line that can be afforded by the masses, but needed to engineer a design to make a cheap sounding headset, less cheap sounding through the use of the pinhole ports. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Bose products in general... I just don't like these Triports.

I'm a little disappointed with the choices today... 10 years ago, I had a very hard time deciding which one to buy because a lot of them did sound very good, were comfortable and looked very well made. Now there's a couple of ultra-cheap models, a lot of middle of the pack products that look horrible, sound "artificial" and have focused in the wrong areas for achieving a nice fit for comfort for extended use (> 1 hr.) and make a super expensive model only rap stars and drug dealers can afford.

Nope, using the Etymotic ER?4P - for me the Ipod and these make amazing sound - the Ipod's earbuds don't compare.

For now, I use the iPod Earbuds with Slicsound plugs attached -- a major improvement for minimal investment ($10.95US).

I do still use the ear buds but the only reason i do is that i haven't raised the funds for a pair of new ones i'm thinking of some sony MDR Ex71s, they seem pretty decent for the price. I found witht eh ear buds that when i had the EQ on some bassy tracks, there was an unfortunate amount of distortion. As soon as EQ was off all was fine, but would like to use the EQ. The shures look nice but too pricey for a poor student.

I did :)

But cannot anymore as I have developed an allergy to them :(

Still use 'em. Don't see why people would hate them so much apart from either having them fit or just a distaste for earbuds in general.

Besides, if I wanted "real" high-end sound, I'd get "real" high-end headphones, and not screw around with small stuff. Better yet, I'll just carry my home theater around with me -- it sounds good when it's got the iPod plugged into it in my apartment.

I use some koss in ear headphones I got for I think 20 bucks and they sound awesome compared to the ones that came with the ipod

I use the apple earphones only when I go to the gym. Otherwise, I use bose's triport. Those are the best headphones I have ever used, they almost work like noice cancelling headphones.

White Sony MDR-EX71SL

I rotate between a few pairs. I still use the originals when walking to work and around college. Canal 'phones are a bit impractical for quickly putting in during a lesson break etc.

I also rotate between a few pairs. I use the Apple earbuds when I'm too lazy to get my other ones (they are often all over the house). The other ones are a pair of Sonys and I'm not sure of the number. I'll check later. When I'm in my room on my computer I will usually just use my speakers.

Unfortuneatly I still use the apple buds, but im looking in to a new pair.

I've got a pair of Sony's (MDR-J10)...great headphones, everyone here who uses the stock iPod headphones should try a different pair of headphones, you'll never go back to the iPod ones!!

Eric

I said yes, although my primary headphones are the EX81's... putting the in-ears in takes a bit of time and I keep them in a case, while I have 3 pairs of Apple earbuds scattered around I'll jam in for a quick listen to something sometimes.

I use them only under one condition:
When I'm biking AND wearing my helmet. (Which is actaully fairly frequently)

Other than that I use my Sony sumthing-or-others. The name isn't important to me, they play music well, that's what is important.

I voted yes because I rarely use earphones. I prefer to listen to it through my portable speakers or in my stereo so I don't need to buy expensive earphones for a small amount of use.

yes i do use them i love the earbuds that came with the ipod. if you do'nt like them then send me your's.

Can't use 'em... They don't fit in my ears.

I rarely use those pieces of cr@p.

Sony V-150's. Yeah Dawg!

what is with the hundred dollar ear phones? tiny little pices of plastic that people get so worked up about. and all the stupid letters and numbers: Sony MDR V-150, shure E3, MDR EX71S, MDR J10, etc. Its all GREEK to me. I switch between the big blue ones by Sony ($15) and the white apple earbuds. if i wear the white ones for a long time, they start to stretch my ears because they're so big, and if i accidentally fall asleep with the blue ones, they push in and hurt my brain. but switching between them works fine for my purposes.

I'm just not an audiophile. (yet)

I use audiophiles headphones,budget type ($100 bucks),but its worth.

Sony's MDR-EX71 (Earphones)
Grado's 60 (Headphones)

Nice design and sound quality

I love the headphones. Don't understand why they catch so much flack around here. I'll get new ones when these stop working, and not till then.