By 'eck that'll be Beyerdynamic

Advantages: excellent sound, comfort and durability
Disadvantages: none at all it even blocks outside noise

...Wanting a pair of in ear headphones in a bud like shape to help remove background noise when working out in the gym and jogging along main roads the Beyerdynamic DTX 50 were recommended to me by a friend who has used them without problems for some time. Having had the opportunity to experience the sound quality prior to purchase I had no problems parting with £47 for the wired headphones that have now for over 12 months kept my tunes pumped into my head and the outside world out. The buds sit easily in the ear and the rubber coating is really soft and acts as a barrier between the ear and the plastic sections that are really well made and rock solid which means the ultimate in comfort even when pounding away on the treadmill. The rubber also acts like a form of insulation from outside noise so even when drum and bass if banging away...

reallyhandsomeharry 24.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of beyerdynamic DTX 50

Mattygroves and Her Unexpectedly Good Earphones

Advantages: Superb sound, comfortable fit, volume control on the cord
Disadvantages: Some earbuds were missing, slighly pricy for in-ear earphones

...I am coming to realise that iPod/MP3 player earphones take quite a beating indeed. I have owned a number of pairs of said earphones over the past two or three years, and inevitably, eventually they break down (normally the wires get frayed or something, and so you receive audio out of only one ear). The durability of the earphones is compromised also by my habit of wrapping the cord around the iPod itself (apparently a no-no, but I've never found a sufficient convenient alternative). I use in the ear soft earphones. I have small ear canals, and so find rigid earpieces uncomfortable. I'd be tempted by over the ear headphones, but they are inconvenient to transport. Now, you can buy earphones for as little as a fiver, or you can spend a small fortune, necessitating a re-mortgage. I have tried the cheaper, and the mid-cheap (say £15 - £20...

mattygroves 10.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 500 Headphones

ipod earphones

Advantages: The come packaged when you buy an ipod.
Disadvantages: Poor Sound Quality, Uncomfortable.

...The apple ipod earphones come as standard with all apple ipod products but you can also purchase them from official apple dealers and outlets for around £15-£20. I used my ipod earphones for a few weeks after I got my ipod but as soon as I found a suitable replacement, I got rid of them. The sound quality is very poor, I had to turn my ipod up to full volume (even with the volume limiter off) before I could hear the music properly. The bass sounds I got from these earphones was also very poor, a problem which was not helped by the volume required as it distorted the sound quite a lot. Considering the price you pay for these, they are not even comfortable, I felt them slipping out of my ear one more than one occasion and a few times, after using them for about an hour, I had a severe pain in my ear. The connector of these earphones is...

dandadda 19.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod Earphones

5/5 Earphones

Advantages: Stylish design; 10/10 Sound Quality; Stylish earphones pouch;
Disadvantages: Discomfort initially; Expensive; Covers come off too easily

...Got these earphones for my birthday, so it's been about 6 months, and I have nothing but praise for them. Most importantly, the sound quality is perfect 10/10. My girlfriend who borrowed it once was left awestruck by the quality, likening it to being in a top-notch cinema with high-quality surround sound system. The sound quality makes average songs sound like hits. Next, the design. While it may be a little awkward to put it on and some may have difficulty fitting the earphones to the shape of their ears, I'm personally a very big fan of the design. I like the look of it and love the feel of it. You will most probably experience some discomfort when you first put it on, but it'll soon pass, well at least that's always been the case for me. Along with the earphones, there's a stylish black pouch that can be used for storage...

aznben1 25.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Bang & Olufsen Headphones

If you want sound quality, look no further

Advantages: Excellent sound quality, loud, good background noise reduction, long cable, comfortable
Disadvantages: Ugly, a little on the expensive side

...The Beyerdynamic DT100 headphones have for a long time been the industry standard headphones in sound engineering, so the DT150s, a new improved model, have much to live up to. First off, these are not small, and they aren't particularly light either. That is not to say they are not comfortable, the soft cushions fit nicely over your ears and are excellent at reducing background noise. The headband is also nice and tight, but not too much so, obviously dependant upon your head. Neither are they the most sylish, in my opinion, in fact I would say they are positively ulgy, but I choose my equipment for performance rather than style and performance they have in spades. The bass production is by far the deepest and clearest I have heard from any headphone - it blows the competition away, simple as that. The mids and highs are also crisp...

jimbob203 20.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of beyerdynamic DT 150

Apple iPod Earphones

Advantages: Free with an iPod
Disadvantages: Cost £20 for a new pair, poor sound quality.

...When I got these earphones with my iPod I didn't think the sound quality was awful but it certainly wasn't great either. The bass is pretty shoddy in my opinion. Just how shoddy wasn't something I realised until I bought some Sennheiser and subsequently ended up using some Altec Lansings. The reason I bought other earphones was because my iPod earphones broke. The plug in jack came off from the iPod, stuck in my laptop. Managed to remove it without any damage to my laptop luckily. Considering these earphones cost around £10-20 I fail to see why anyone would buy these. Even if you're a poser and you want to advertise the fact that you have an iPod to everyone else, buy white Sennheiser CX 300 for around £17. The sound quality of the CX 300 is far superior (the bass is much better though that's not the only improvement) and no one...

CloudRuler 21.09.2008 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod Earphones

iPod Headphones - Value for money

Advantages: Sleek design
Disadvantages: Average sound quality

...These Apple headphones make the perfect pair with your Apple iPod and they come free with the purchase of any Apple iPod or iTouch. They are very sleek and match the design of the iPod perfectly. These headphones are by no means the best quality out there and if you want the perfect sound from your portable device then a bit more money will have to be spent. However, for those just listening to their iPod on the move, on the way home from work etc. they are the perfect companion. The headphones provide a decent volume although they do not completely block out other sounds which can become frustrating when in a loud environment. At high volumes the sound is also clearly audible for those outside of your head and this can obviously be annoying for those around you on a bus or train. Another problem with these is that the design has...

Olly0390 14.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Apple iPod Earphones

Awesome headphones!

Advantages: Bass driven, clear sound and noise-cancelling.
Disadvantages: Expensive for headphones, but worth it.

...When I first started listening to music through headphones and an mp3 player, I wasn't really bothered about the sound, just pleased that I could have portable music at my fingertips. Then I received my 2GB iPod a few years ago and was thoroughly impressed with the headphones supplied by Apple. I remained satisfied for 2 more years, though in those 2 years I did have to acquire 3 or 4 pairs due to breakage. However, when I first received my 2GB iPod Nano I was recommended these headphones, but I didn't really see the point in spending nearly £50 on a pair of headphones, surely there wouldn't be that much difference? Well in January of this year, I purchased the 160GB iPod Classic, which I recently reviewed and I decided to purchase the Sennheiser CX300 headphones as they were only £17.99 on Play.com and I had a voucher to use. So...

Timothij 16.08.2008 (17.08.2008) · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 300

Excellent NC Headphones for Travelers

Advantages: Comforable for long journey's, compact to store, good sound quality, great value
Disadvantages: Volume capability and bass sound could be better

...As a frequent traveller I find that I need some 'quiet-time' in the midst of bustling train stations/airports/ ferry terminals. A pair of noise-cancelling headphones (NCH)gives me just that - a quiet space in the midst of organised chaos. I'd been looking for a pair of NCH for a while, but the problem I faced was that there were too many compromises: they were either too big, too expensive, or the sound quality was crap. I was all set to splash out serious money for a set of Bose Quiet Comfort 3 headphones when I stumbled upon the Plane Quiet NC-7 headphones. They met all my criteria - compact, good sound quality and at a reasonable price. I've been using them for about a month now on ferries, trains, long haul and domestic flights and I love them! Here's a few reason's why: * they come with a hard-shell case, which is great...

afro_geoffro 19.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of PlaneQuiet NC-7 Noise Cancelling Headphones

Rediscover your music

Advantages: Build,sound quality,comfort
Disadvantages: none

...I've owned these headphones for a number of years now. I chose them because being in or around the music industry i knew that beyerdynamic was the industry standard. The BBC use mostly DT100's for example. I paid i think £150 which to me was a lot of money for a set of headphones back then. I tried them on in the shop and instantly knew they were the headphones for me as they were so comfortable you didnt really know you had them on which is rare for a fully enclosed headphone. On getting them home i played some pink floyd through them using a fairly high end home set up. The sound response was remarkable. There were things coming through from the music i had never even heard before. This being because of the very large frequency response. It was like discovering my cd collection again. I have also used them on hi-fi of all...

zakkman 21.01.2008 · Read review
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