ANOTHER earbud question...
Oct 25, 2004 | 8:56 am
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ANOTHER earbud question...
At the risk of being flamed, I'm going to ask for a recommendation for "ear bud" type of earphone for my IPOD (yes, I did a search and read everything that came back, but nothing helped much).
Here's the situation: I have a set of Bose NC2s that I love and adore for long flights (you would have to pry them from my cold, dead hands to get them away from me), however for short (i.e. US) flights, they are to big to carry with me all the time, so I am looking for a resonable type of earbuds to use for these short haul flights. Here's my criteria:
-earbud type (duh)
-noise canceling, or reasonably blocking
-work well with IPOD
-Less than $75.00
Anybody have any recommendations?
Thanks!
Here's the situation: I have a set of Bose NC2s that I love and adore for long flights (you would have to pry them from my cold, dead hands to get them away from me), however for short (i.e. US) flights, they are to big to carry with me all the time, so I am looking for a resonable type of earbuds to use for these short haul flights. Here's my criteria:
-earbud type (duh)
-noise canceling, or reasonably blocking
-work well with IPOD
-Less than $75.00
Anybody have any recommendations?
Thanks!
Oct 25, 2004 | 9:22 am
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I second the Shure recommdation.
Stretching a bit, the Shure E3c and Etymotics ER-6 are a bit more - $100-ish if you hunt a bit.
Stretching a bit, the Shure E3c and Etymotics ER-6 are a bit more - $100-ish if you hunt a bit.
Oct 25, 2004 | 1:40 pm
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I recently bought myself Shure E2C headphones from www.computers4sure.com for $65.95 + tax and free s/h.
You can get a 3% rebate buying through www.ebates.com and then a $5 mail in rebate from www.pricegrabber.com for writing a review of the product. The above price was cheaper than I could find them on eBay. The headphones MRSP at $99.99.
I got them today and have used them a bit and like them so far. I'm used to wearing earplugs to sleep on planes and other places occasionally so wearing them does not bother me. My friend recently bought Shure EC3 headphones and so it will be interesting to see the differences between the two. We'll see if I'll be trading up after the comparison.
You can get a 3% rebate buying through www.ebates.com and then a $5 mail in rebate from www.pricegrabber.com for writing a review of the product. The above price was cheaper than I could find them on eBay. The headphones MRSP at $99.99.
I got them today and have used them a bit and like them so far. I'm used to wearing earplugs to sleep on planes and other places occasionally so wearing them does not bother me. My friend recently bought Shure EC3 headphones and so it will be interesting to see the differences between the two. We'll see if I'll be trading up after the comparison.
Last edited by CApreppie; Oct 25, 2004 at 1:42 pm
Oct 25, 2004 | 11:26 pm
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Originally Posted by yevlesh2
How comfortable are the e2cs? One of things I hate about earbuds is that they tend to fall out of my ears. Do E2Cs tend to "stay there" ?
Oct 26, 2004 | 12:52 am
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The E2C headphones are definitely snug if you put them in your ear properly. They come with two different types of plugs, foam and firmer rubber/plastic, with three sizes of each. I found the foam a bit easier to insert but will stick with the clear rubber ones for traveling. Foam plugs can get dirty pretty quickly and you can't really clean them off well while on the go.
Comfortable is up to each person, but I find them fine. I think the key is whether or not you can wear earplugs of any sort and find them comfortable, awake or sleeping. If you don't mind earplugs then you won't mind these. If you do, buy over the ear headphones.
Comfortable is up to each person, but I find them fine. I think the key is whether or not you can wear earplugs of any sort and find them comfortable, awake or sleeping. If you don't mind earplugs then you won't mind these. If you do, buy over the ear headphones.
Last edited by CApreppie; Oct 26, 2004 at 12:54 am
Oct 26, 2004 | 12:15 pm
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I'm looking at E2C's or E3C's for my iPod but am concerned about the volume. Sometimes I accidentally crank up the volume when the iPod is not locked. I'm worried about this causing significant hearing damage if I get the in-ear phones that are completely isolated. Any suggestions?
Oct 26, 2004 | 6:32 pm
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Originally Posted by dohvegas
I'm looking at E2C's or E3C's for my iPod but am concerned about the volume. Sometimes I accidentally crank up the volume when the iPod is not locked. I'm worried about this causing significant hearing damage if I get the in-ear phones that are completely isolated. Any suggestions?
Oct 27, 2004 | 6:04 am
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As to the question of comfort, it is certainly and indvidual thing. I just bought the E2C's. I find the sound to be quite good and the comfort fine. I forget they are in after a bit. Am busy ratitionalizing the purchase of the E5C's. It'll take me another week or two! Good sound is transporting and listening to something really fine is as good as a two hour nap! (See, I'm working on it!)
If yo buy directly from Shure's web site, there is a 30 day no questions asked return policy. Should be enough time to see if you like 'em.~
Best wishes,
Teacher49
If yo buy directly from Shure's web site, there is a 30 day no questions asked return policy. Should be enough time to see if you like 'em.~
Best wishes,
Teacher49
Oct 28, 2004 | 4:49 pm
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Originally Posted by CApreppie
The E2C headphones are definitely snug if you put them in your ear properly. They come with two different types of plugs, foam and firmer rubber/plastic, with three sizes of each. I found the foam a bit easier to insert but will stick with the clear rubber ones for traveling. Foam plugs can get dirty pretty quickly and you can't really clean them off well while on the go.
Comfortable is up to each person, but I find them fine. I think the key is whether or not you can wear earplugs of any sort and find them comfortable, awake or sleeping. If you don't mind earplugs then you won't mind these. If you do, buy over the ear headphones.
Comfortable is up to each person, but I find them fine. I think the key is whether or not you can wear earplugs of any sort and find them comfortable, awake or sleeping. If you don't mind earplugs then you won't mind these. If you do, buy over the ear headphones.
I use the foam inserts because I feel they make a tighter seal in my ear and block out more sound.
If people are interested in replacement foam covers, I've found those DVD rental booths in airports [In-Motion Pictures] sell 10-piece bags for $9.99. Their prices aren't extra competitive, but you aren't being gouged either. With tax in ATL, the total is $10.69. Plus you avoid paying cost-recouping shipping fees with such a small item. I haven't been able to find too many places that are cheaper when you only want 10 and not 100 or even 1000 of them.
Apr 17, 2005 | 2:35 pm
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For these E2C's, how's the noise cancelling effects of them? Are they really worth the $70 or so I would be paying for them? I'm looking for a good set of earbuds to travel with as well and stumbled on this thread but I don't have $379 to spend on a nicer set.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Apr 17, 2005 | 2:57 pm
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For about $10 you can get the Griffin EarJams that snap onto the earbuds that come with the iPod.
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/earjams/
http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/earjams/
Apr 17, 2005 | 6:39 pm
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Originally Posted by civicmon
For these E2C's, how's the noise cancelling effects of them? Are they really worth the $70 or so I would be paying for them? I'm looking for a good set of earbuds to travel with as well and stumbled on this thread but I don't have $379 to spend on a nicer set.
Thanks.
Thanks.