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Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 13:45:58 No.34694674 View Reply Report Delete

I need your help, /fit/
I'm looking for a good set of in-ear headphones to use mainly when running and when using the rowing machine. I used to use a set of Powerbeats, which were very satisfactory, but they broke. I got them as part of a good deal, not sure I'd pay full price for a new pair.
I've searched around for a while, but it seems many reviews contradict each other. Maybe you guys have experience with a good set of headphones.
What I need:
>In-ear, must cancel out noise from the outside (at least most)
>Must not fall out when in use (hook around ear or horn on the inside doesn't matter)
>Very good sound quality, especially deep and clear bass
>Controller on cord, with play/pause function, skip function, and volume control

I've set aside 75 dollars for it at the moment. If I find a good pair, I'm willing to spend more.

I'm currently using an iPhone, but my next phone is probably going to be with an Android OS. Will this have an impact on compatibility with headphone cord controller?

Also, general fitness technology thread

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Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:05:21 No.34694864 Report Delete

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Based on your budget and requirements, you're going to have to compromise somewhere.

>In-ear, must cancel out noise from the outside (at least most)

Good IEMs ("in ear monitors") will come with and accommodate a variety of pads in a variety of sizes so you can get a comfy fit and good seal. This shouldn't be too much of an issue.

>Must not fall out when in use (hook around ear or horn on the inside doesn't matter)

See above.

>Very good sound quality, especially deep and clear bass

Define "good sound quality," and "deep clear bass" doesn't mean shit. Seriously, this is the Beats method of soundscaping where they just crank up the bass with no regard to response and balance because normies don't give a shit. There is so much more to a good headphone than this. A good start would be stating the type of music you prefer to listen to and asking what headphones augment that.

>Controller on cord, with play/pause function, skip function, and volume control

Some manufactures may provide this (Sennheiser tends to), others may not. Ultimately, however, it shouldn't be a dealbreaker IMO. IEMs, to my knowledge, don't generally have modular cables that you can swap out for one with a console like that on it (more and more full sized headphones are offering this), but I might be mistaken (haven't shopped around for this in years).

I've set aside 75 dollars for it at the moment.

That's a low budget. Quality IEMs start at about $200. A large part of this is because the components that make for good full sized headphones (woofers and tweeters and shit) have to be shrunk significantly. This is why good IEMs are almost always more expensive than their roughly equivalent full sized headphones.

>Will this have an impact on compatibility with headphone cord controller?

It shouldn't, but this is something a bit of research before buying can determine.

FWIW pic related is what I use. Sennheiser Momentum 1.0, full-sized, cost me $120.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:13:04 No.34694938 Report Delete

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Also check out these resources:

>>>/g/51033570 (there's usually a headphone general floating around /g/)
http://www.headphone.com/

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:16:44 No.34694969 Report Delete

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>>34694864
OP here, thanks a lot for your response, mate.

>Define "good sound quality," and "deep clear bass" doesn't mean shit.
You're right, I should have been more clear. Tech is not my forte, especially not in the sound department. What I meant by "deep, clear bass" was that the sound must not become "muddy".
I'd like some headphones that would be good for rock and metal. Right now I listen to a lot of Rise Against, Disturbed, and Sabaton, but Queen and Metallica also often swing by.

>That's a low budget. Quality IEMs start at about $200.
Seems like I'll have to save up some more, then. I'd much rather buy something costly and be satisfied than buying something cheap, not like it and then save up for the pricier pair.

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Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:20:57 No.34695016 Report Delete

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I recenently ordered these, was looking for exactly what you are now. they are top sports headphones in Head-fi and are pretty cheap so I didn't search too much, reviews are really good.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 14:27:22 No.34695073 Report Delete

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>>34694674
I had some plantronics bluetooth ones that were good a couple of years ago. You need to get a separate ear clip thing though, I think their newer models have this with them tho.

I've switched over to some cheapish over ear headphones with the strap tilted forward now tho.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 15:39:23 No.34695750 Report Delete

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TTPOD T1S
Fairly cheap but good.
I've had some very good, much more expensive earplugs that are garbage compared to these.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 15:41:07 No.34695771 Report Delete

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YURBUDS IRONMAN FOCUS OP, best 30-40 bucks i ever spent on earbuds, and theyll replace them in 90% of accidental damage cases

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 15:44:08 No.34695798 Report Delete

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just buy cheap 15$ headphones
you'rw gonna step on them and break them within 6 months anyway

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Anonymous Tue 27 Oct 2015 15:54:13 No.34695885 Report Delete

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>>34694674
Audiophile here. The klipsch r6 will be your best bet for your price range also people tend to think headphones determine sound quality. While that's partially true the amp plays a big role in it. If you're playing music from a phone even 1000 dollar headphones won't sound amazing. Find a music player that supports flac music files and prepare to be blown away at the difference. And if you can't then make sure you stay away from iTunes as it compresses your music. Make sure your mp3s if that's the best you can do are at least 320kb

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