Skullcandy TiTan Earbuds - Chrome Review

I've had these for about 6 months.I did a lot of research online before buying these and was hesitant when I actually picked them up at the store--the packaging seemed kind of cheap and I was skeptical.I bought them anyway and was surprised by how well made they felt.They are gratifyingly heavy for their size and the polymer cap that fits into your ear seems durable and is very comfortable.

When I put them on, I was surprised by the sound quality and amount of noise reduction.The sound quality still amazes me.These have really good base and rich, full sound.I've had several pairs of headphones and these blow all of them away in quality.They are definitely competitive with headphones over twice the price.I didn't see any advertisement about noise reduction, but as soon as you put them in, the world becomes muffled, and once you turn on the music to a reasonable volume, nearly all outside noise is drowned out.It feels like walking around in a movie, where the scene volume is muted and the soundtrack is all that is heard.They don't amplify the sound of you breathing, either, as covering your ears would do.

The one thing it does amplify is the sound of the cord moving--it is an awful noise that becomes infuriating quickly.Any thumping at all on the cord is greatly amplified.The noise isn't as noticeable when I take them out running, especially if I wear the cord under clothes.It is most obnoxious when sitting still or walking and the cord is accidentally thumped.As annoying as I find this noise, it doesn't even come close to outweighing the pros of these headphones.

I have taken them out jogging and biking, and they are great in the wind, since most of the ear bud is in your ear canal.My old ear bud headphones forced me to crank the volume to the max to hear over the sound of wind.Not so with these.I've accidentally tugged the cord hard a few times while jogging and as a result, the sound sometimes begins to cut out if the cord is bent in just the wrong way.I am sure this would be the case with most headphones, however, so I do not fault them for it.All in all, I love these and would buy them again immediately even if they broke tomorrow.For $50, I don't think these can be beaten.

Pros:
-Outstanding sound quality
-Very good noise reduction
-Comfortable fit

Cons:
-The sound of the cord moving around is loud and annoying

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Skullcandy TiTan Earbuds meld precision-tuned drivers with a laser-cut aluminum housing to produce a listening experience so giant, it feels like the sweet, sweet union of heaven and earth. The 1.3-meter cord gives you the freedom you need without becoming cumbersome, and the high quality 3.5mm plug is gold plated to resist corrosion.Skullcandy TiTan Earbuds also include a nylon and mesh carrying case, and "Comply" foam ear tips for additional sound isolation.

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Skullcandy Buds Ink'd Earbuds - Purple Review

I bought these about a year and a half ago to use with my iPod. The earphones that came with the iPod do not fit my ear and fall out constantly. As for the Skullcandy earbuds, the quality of the sound is good and outside noise causes little disturbance. They come with three different sizes of earbud attachments. My canals are small and the fit of the smallest attachments is ideal. They worked nicely until a couple weeks ago when one of the two earbuds quit working consistently. If I wiggle the wires around, I can get sound to come through again, but it only takes a few seconds for it to quit again. I still rated them high because, for the money, they're a bargain even if you have to replace them every couple years. Additionally, I'd caught them on something a couple times and they were pulled out of my ear, so I could very well have caused the problem myself.

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Cresyn C230E Iphone Combatible Sound Isolating In-Ear Headphone Earbuds with Unique Water Drop Shape For Superior Comfort (Black) Review

This was definitely a good buy.I used the Cresyn's on my Ipod Classic.For a mere $20 these earbuds actually produce good sound and stay in my ears even when running on a treadmill.The design is unique.Instead of the earbuds sticking straight into your ear it's shaped in such a way that it sits in the crevice of your ear.I'm guessing the design lessens the chances of the earbuds to jolt around.They come with three sets of rubber tips.The middle sized ones are already installed on the earbuds and that size worked fine for me.I didn't experience any discomfort while using them.My gym like most has music blasting in the background with a bit of chit chat and laughter going on.It amazed me how much of that is blocked out while wearing these things.I especially noticed it when I pulled them out at the end of my workout.Holy cow, the noise!Given that I would not wear these while walking around on the streets for safety's sake.Just be very careful if you do.Going back to sound quality, I was extremely pleased with them.It was crisp and clear.The bass came out nice and strong which really surprised me.It made my music much more enjoyable to listen to which in turn gives me more motivation during my workout.The one odd thing about it is that the wires that come out from each bud is supposed to be routed over your ears, but I didn't find that to be a hinderance.Overall, I would highly recommend the Cresyn c230e.

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Enjoy superior sound with the ultra lightweight Cresyn C230E sound isolating earphones. These discreet, comfortable, bud-style earphones are artfully designed and precision engineered to ensure consistent function and amazing sound reproduction.

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High End Ear Buds Review

I wanted a pair of earbuds to use in noisy conditions mostly outside and on airplanes. The little Panasonics really fill the bill. They have secure fit, reduce outside noise (mowing), and sound remarkably good considering what they cost. They are much better than the earbuds that come with iPods. The highs are a bit peaky with the standard eartips, but these rubber tips are sweat resistant and bearable. I set the iPod equalizer for "base boost" and they sound pretty good. Fitting Comply foam eartips Comply T-400 Foam Tips - 3 Pair Pack raises the sound quality to "amazingly good" even without the equalizer. The foam tips are easier to insert, too. I have other earphones that are a little smoother especially in the higher frequency ranges. But, for the purpose and the price, an excellent buy, although calling them "high end" as in "Ultimate Ears" and the like is a little over the top.

Footnote: I had a problem with the first pair I received and Amazon shipped a replacement overnight. They were really nice about it. Three cheers for Amazon and three more for Amazon Prime!

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Panasonic RP-HJE300 Portable Earbud Headphones with Carrying Pouch (Black) Review

The title pretty much speaks for itself. These earbuds are surprisingly good!

I already own the Sennheiser PX 100 Collapsible Headphones (FANTASTIC for on-the-ear headphones, providing excellent dynamic range and superb comfort) and use those for travelling. However, I was using a set of Sony MDR-E828LP Fontopia Earbuds with Winding Case for jogging and working out and they left something to be desired. The sound is good, but the fit (on me) is only so-so and they have a tendency to pop out when I'm running. I started searching for a replacement for the Sony earbuds.

I came upon these while searching Amazon. Good reviews, good price, and the being an in-ear style sealed the deal.

The package comes with three sizes of pads and a carrying case, which is a nice touch. I found the medium ones that came already attached worked fine for my ears. The build quality seems quite good.

First, the sound quality of these is great. I listened to a variety of jazz, classical, rock, pop, etc. and these did a good job of reproducing most of the dynamics and nuances.

Second, these are very comfortable for in-ear buds, without feeling intrusive. I've tried the expensive Shure earbuds, which sound excellent, but I found them uncomfortable after a while. These Panasonic earbuds feel good even after extended periods of wear. They do not block outside noise as well as some other models, but personally I don't want my earbuds to completely isolate me from the world.

Overall, if you decide to buy these, you'll get great fitting and sounding earbuds at a great value!

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Panasonic RP-HJE300 Portable Earbud Headphones with Carrying Pouch (Black)

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Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220vi Noise Isolating Earphones w/ Microphone Review

I do not usually take the time to write reviews, but this one truly deserves one.

I was looking for a good quality earphone with noise isolation and a microphone that I could use with my desktop, laptop and Blackberry. I had a hard time finding a device with all the features I was looking for, but this one accomplished 98% of the task, providing an outstanding sound quality and noise isolation at the same time. The only shortfall was the need to buy a Y adapter (one 3.5m female and two 3.5m male) to use in my desktop and laptop for internet meetings and chats.

The design is very good, the extra silicon tips provide the right level of comfort for the ear, the hard case is small and durable, and the microphone is excellent for meetings, chats, and phone calls. The multifunction button allows you to pause the music or video on your phone and answer a phone call. After another press of the button, it resumes your previous activity.

I use it all day at the office and feel very comfortable. Quality of sound for music, video and voice is excellent.

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More than just a pretty package-the MetroFi 220vi headset give you clarity, smooth range and a clean thump in a sleek design. The 220 keeps you in touch with the world around you while letting you hear your music clearly. The comfortable, compact design sits securely in your ears while you go about your day. Hear your music as it was meant to be heard, with clarity, smooth range and a clean thump. 75% of the top touring musicians use Ultimate Ears Custom Earphones, now you can experience the same quality of sound in an earphone created with you in mind. For people who take their music everywhere they go, the MetroFi products are designed to fit into a busy life. Ultimate Ears by Logitech. How music is meant to be heard.

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Sennheiser CX300-W Earbuds (White) Review

Before I bought CX300, I read a lot of reviews and comparisons with Shure E2C. I was lucky to find two very good deals on both of them so I bought them both. I paid CX300 for $20 including shipping and Shure e2c for $40 with free shipping. I used them for a month now and here is what I find:

They are both much better than average earbuds (ex: apple earbuds)
Bass: CX300 is much stronger than E2C (if you like bass, you'll love CX300)
Clarity: E2C produce more clear and clean sound than CX300, because the bass on CX300 is so strong, it overshadows midrange and highrange sound a little bit.
Comfort: CX300 is much more comfortable to wear than E2C, I can wear CX300 all day and not being sore. With the E2C, it is hard to choose the right earbuds and I have to wear it right (I have to push them deeper into the ear canals) to receive a clear sound and a decent bass.
Cable quality: E2C have the best cable quality, much longer and thicker than CX300. That being said, CX300 cable is not too bad, but it can be a little short for a tall person.

In conclusion: I am happy with both earbuds, I used CX300 for outdoor and at work because it is comfortable to wear, and easy to put away. But I enjoy the E2C in my home when I just want to enjoy the quality of the music.
Sennheiser CX300 is good buy at $20 to $30 price range. And E2C is good at $40 to $50 price range. If you pay more than that, you pay too much.

Last word, if you want to enjoy richer sound of a better earbuds, you should rip your CD a least 260 bit-rate or higher. Believe me, it make a different, you will hear sound you thought it wasn't there.

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Sennheiser CX-300 earphones are high-quality stereo ear-canal headphones with powerful, bass-driven stereo sound for listening 'on the move'. Ear adapters in three different sizes ensure a perfect fit, high wearing comfort and an excellent attenuation of ambient noise. The CX 300 are ideal for use with MP3, CD, MD, or DVD players and many other portable devices.

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Sennheiser MX-400 In-Ear Headphones Review

I just got a couple of these for my two daughters.They have the same sound as the MX-500.Considering that the cord is only 3 ft. long, and just about anything you hook it up to is likely to have a volume control, a volume control on the cord is pretty redundant.

In fact, the other day, I had the MX-500s plugged in for a long time, and then forgot that there was a volume switch in the cord.As the day wore on, I couldn't quite figure why the sound volume was dropping.It was only later that I realized that the volume switch had accidentally gotten bumped down.

So save a buck or two and get the MX-400 instead of the MX-500s.

I've already reviewed the MX-500 earbuds - I'll just repeat a few points about the MX-400, since these are the same earbuds:If you are a Sennheiser fan, these earbuds have that classic Sennheiser sound - a rich, ringing clarity in the mids and highs, and no excessive bass boost.Like all non-sealing earbuds, the bass is variable and gets louder the more tightly the earbuds are coupled against the earholes.How tightly you get them to fit depends on your ear anatomy really.

As for getting them to stay in place, I discovered that the best way was to wear them upside down and loop the wires around the back of my ears and under my chin.

An alternative way to wear these earplugs, much more discrete, but also a bit less secure, is to loop the wires over the ears and around the back of your neck, like sunglass straps.A small paper clip to the back of your collar will hold the wires in place and you can run the cord around inside your shirt.

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Boasting increased bass response and SPL output, Sennheiser's MX400 in-ear headphones sport a glossy black finish with silver print and chrome accents. The MX400 comes complete with a convenient black pocket-sized cord-windup carrying box. The headphones have a frequency response of 18 to 20,000 Hz and a total harmonic distortion of less than 1 percent.
Sennheiser provides a two-year parts-and-labor warranty for the MX400.

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