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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Good Ipod Replacement Earbuds?

What do you guys recommend? My OEM earbuds blew out the left side during my run the other day. Want to pick up something that sounds better but still isn't too nice that I wouldn't want to take them running with me.

Any suggestions?

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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by daedalus
What do you guys recommend? My OEM earbuds blew out the left side during my run the other day. Want to pick up something that sounds better but still isn't too nice that I wouldn't want to take them running with me.

Any suggestions?

Thanks gents!
I got the Bose earplugs and am really happy with them! They're really good priced and has a lot of bass, but still very clear register throughout.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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If you want a 10 year old design, sure.

Shure and Ultimate Ears both make better headphones. Bose is a joke.
 
Old May 19, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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I had Shure's before getting my Etymotic's, and didn't like them. To harsh IMHO.

As for the 10 year old design comment....
 
Old May 19, 2008 | 11:30 AM
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I've had my Etymotic ER4P's for about 5 years and love them.
 
Old May 19, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by NFRs2000NYC
Etymotic are the best you can get.
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I've been using a set of these nearly daily (I use them on the motorcycle) for over a year and I'm totally happy. They isolate damn near as well as a set of foamy earplugs and the sound quality is as good as you can expect from an iPod. Plus their warranty coverage is excellent--I busted the jack on mine and they sent me a new one no charge, even in the alternate color I wanted! Very happy.

My only objection is the stupid "filters" get clogged way too often. I'm sick of going out on a ride only to have tunes in one ear because a filter is clogged with ear gunk. I clean my ears religiously, wtf?
 
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Shure E4C's are good (although I'm not sure that's still the model number) for IEM. Try on a pair of IEM though, because even with the fittings, some people can't wear them. I couldn't but sold them to MrKram and now he loves them, so it's very subjective in terms of fit. I'm saving up for a pair of Senn 650s right now.
 
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What is your budget? You might want to check out the q-JAYS or the Sleek-Audio SA6.
 
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Since they are primarily going to be used for working out probably no more than 50.00 as I can't justify paying more for something that will be drenched in sweat.

What do your reccommend from your line up in that budget?
 



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