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

Bose In ear headphones

Advantages: Good quality sound, look nice.
Disadvantages: normal bose build quality, very cheap

...There is absolutely no question about it Bose do make good quality products. Well the Bose in ear headphones are no different. I own a pair of the Bose Triport headphones, the big blue ones that go over your ears, they sounded absolutely amazing but they were too big, and to be honest i wouldn't walk down the street wearing them. Well the Bose in ear headphones came out and i thought, well they are tiny the quality of the audio can't be the same as my 'big blue ones'. Well when i heard them, i was blown away! The sound quality and the comfort of these headphones were incredible, you have to get the right gel type adaptor first, small, medium or large. I wear these headphones when i go to the Gym, and normally the bouncing up and down from the running maching pulls the headphones out, and they get very uncomfortable after about an hour...

jamiewmcd890 01.03.2009 · Read review
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Review of Bose IN-EAR

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

Amazing value for money in-ear headphones

Advantages: Great Bass sound, Different sized in-ear buds, great value for money
Disadvantages: Not quite as good as expensive Shure Headphones, not good for running

...This is my first review for headphones, but I was so pleased with these I felt I had to "spread the word". Firstly I found the headphones didn't live up to the praise heaped upon it by other reviewers and I didn't see what the fuss was about. I then tried the smaller in ear buds and voila, the music sounded great, with crisp treble and lots of bass. Previously in-ear headphones didn't do it for me, as I did not particularily like the Sony Fontopias I had for a year, which had dodgy wiring and not as good bass. I would definitely recommend these headphones to anyone looking to buy medium range headphones, and these are even better than the bottom of the range Shure heashones which are at least twice the price!!!(But obviously can't beat Shure's more expensive range) The only gripe I have is that the bass can be a bit too...

omkarv123 30.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 300

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

Great in-the-ear headphones

Advantages: Great sound and bass. Comfortable. Keeps the noise out.
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...This is such an improvement over the standard iPod headphones!! They give a nice, clear sound and the bass is definitely there too. I've noticed that I'm now turning down the volume on my iPod because it gets so much louder when you wear in-the-ear phones. I hadn't tried in-the-ear headphones before but was pleasantly surprised at how comfortable they were. It took 2-3 days to get used to wearing them inside my ears but now I actually look forward to plugging them in. The reason for this is that they provide a little haven in which you can't hear the screaming kids sitting next to you on the train or the noisy traffic. These headphones are really good at keeping the noise out so you can focus purely on the music of your choice. The wires are good length and in the box you also get little rubber add-ons of three different sizes to...

sybariten 01.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sennheiser CX 300

Awesome headphones!

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

...make is that the Sennheiser CX300's make the bass stand out much more. Which is great. There are some fantastic basslines out there and we deserve to hear them. They also make the music much clearer as a whole and the music is further enhanced by the noise-cancelling attributes of the headphones which cancel out around 95% of all background noise. This can be a bit dangerous when crossing the road, but it's the music that matters. The in-ear buds are also very comfortable and come with 3 different adapters, fit for anyone's ears. They also come with asymmetric cabling, which basically means that the wire for the right ear is longer than the left so that the cable goes around the back of your neck, designed for a comfortable fit and so that there is less strain on the wire itself. It is comfortable and the wires are thin and light...

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

...for keeping them safe in the bottom of a briefcase or backpack. * the arms 'click' as you extend them down, which means I can always move them back to the same setting each time after unpacking them (9 clicks on each side for myself) * the headphones are very comfortable - light, with lots of cushioning on the ears and on top of the head After purchasing these headphones I was intruiged as to how much difference there was between these £60 headphones and their most direct competitor - the Bose Quiet Comfort 3 (QC3). So I stood at the Dixon's Duty Free in Terminal 1 at Heathrow Airport and switched back and forth between my headphones and the QC3's they had on display. Here are my conclusions: * the bottom end (bass) sound quality was better on the QC3, I think the higher pitches are better on the NC-7, so if you prefer classical to drum...

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