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What earphones do you use?

Hi Basil.

I asked this question a few years ago, but, again, my earphones died, and I'm wondering what earphones you use and whether their worth buying.

I've used SkullCandy's Smokin' and Ink'd Series, but imo, SkullCandy isn't that good since they have short lives, but they're good while they last.

Last time I asked this question, @Frozane said they used ME Electronics M9 earphones and they were really good, amazing balance of sounds with bass, high's and mid, and they lasted over 3 years, until about a week ago when the left ear started dying, and today, the left ear died. I was planning on buying it again, but they were $20 when I bought them back in the day, and they're $55+ now. Inflation man... >.<

So what do you use, and would you recommend it?
Also, note, I'm looking to buy in-ear headphones / earbuds, so limit your recommendations to those if possible!

September 5, 2014

10 Comments • Newest first

Tashie

I use my Samsung S5 ear phones while in the gym lol they're pretty good otherwise I use my Dre Beats

Reply September 5, 2014
LuckyNinja

For me, I'm using the Samsung S3 earphones, as well as the Samsung S5 earphones for backup. (I bought it because I panicked when I couldn't find my S3 earphones. But I found it a couple of days after buying the new pair.)

Surprisingly, it's a nice average pair of earphones and it's only $10. Though there may be earphones that have that quality bass and better highs and lows, the Samsung earphones are good enough for everyday use (unless you're an audiophile, then don't buy these). Plus, $10 is completely affordable and easy to replace if broken/lost.

Reply September 5, 2014
Aqueous

V-Moda M100. I don't like carrying the case around clipped to my backpack but I refuse to walk around with them around my neck.

Reply September 5, 2014
Masinko

[quote=hyperfire7]You're missing out on what music can actually sound like.
OT: Get the V-Moda remix ($40) or the Xiaomi Pistons ($30). I own both and they're friken excellent for the money. They sound equal or even better than some $100+ earphones I've listened to.[/quote]

I like this price range. Any one in specific you prefer over the other?

Reply September 5, 2014
peterisnoob

jaybird blue budx, bc bluetooth wireless <:

Reply September 5, 2014
hyperfire7

[quote=wjoxchen3]The Apple ones are pretty good lol[/quote]
You're missing out on what music can actually sound like.
OT: Get the V-Moda remix ($40) or the Xiaomi Pistons ($30). I own both and they're friken excellent for the money. They sound equal or even better than some $100+ earphones I've listened to.

Reply September 5, 2014
Duzz

I use Audio-technica ATH-M50s

inb4 overrated af.... But they're so good!

Reply September 5, 2014
wjoxchen3

The Apple ones are pretty good lol

Reply September 5, 2014
kevqn

iPhone ones, mainly because of the button to play/pause

Reply September 5, 2014
ilikefoodand

I just got Sennheiser's in the mail today.
$20 is meh but you know, people just buy the name, not the product.

Reply September 5, 2014