headphone recommendations

cow · 07-14-2009, 03:06 PM

I've been using the same Bose headphones for the past year, but unfortunately today, the left ear piece stopped working.

(my headphones)

I'm not sure whether I had a warranty on them.

Assuming I didn't, I'm going to buy some new ones tonight. Does anyone have any recommendations that are noticeably better than the ones I linked?

I want sound-canceling (which those weren't, but I'd like it if possible) & over the ear, but want to pay less than $250.

I was very happy with the Bose ones, but am open to suggestions.

Advice/ tips appreciated.

nothix · 07-14-2009, 03:08 PM

Bose sucks! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2009, 03:59 PM

The in ear headphones are pretty good I have had mine for a while considering that I do not like bose to begin with. I have these but this is another great pair, sennheiser is a great pair as well.
I have these
Bose® - In-Ear Headphones - In-Ear

The shures
Shure - Ear Bud Headphones - White - SE110

And just got to senn'd website

nogoodname · 07-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Bose In Ear has good solid bass. Not noise cancelling though
over look that and get it.

OMGWTFBBQ · 07-14-2009, 04:28 PM

I've always wanted the Sennheiser MX W1's.

I don't think that helps your situation though. They're not noise cancelling and they're the in-ear type.

nogoodname · 07-14-2009, 04:32 PM

If u get the Bose ones, buy from store.
Too many fake ones online.

nightfire · 07-14-2009, 04:39 PM

I love my bose

theDreamer · 07-14-2009, 04:40 PM

The issue with the ones he has (I have a pair which I barely use) are they break easily and his have, mine have survived because I do not use them.
Noise canceling you are going to pay a premium for, did some quick looking and most start at the top of your budget and many are not that great. Now if you go with an in-ear style you get a form of noise canceling but not everyone can do in-ear (I can only wear mine for an hour at most).

I would throw my suggestion towards Sennheiser for an all around good selection and quality. You could always buy some nice over the ear style headphones which will have a form of noise canceling but not hardware based (just the seal of the headphone against your head).

molamann · 07-14-2009, 04:53 PM

+1 for Sennheisers

cow · 07-14-2009, 04:54 PM

Thanks for the advice, guys. I definitely want over-the-ear, though. There's a lot of people around me every day & I want to make sure I don't hear them.

So Sennheiser, eh? I'll check that out.

cow · 07-14-2009, 06:38 PM

Just checked my receipt & I didn't purchase a warranty. Time to shop.

mrarroyo · 07-14-2009, 06:45 PM

cow, as a member of various headphone forums I would recommend you visit Head-Fi to get an idea of what is out there as far as headphones. At first it will be overwhelming but you will get the hang of it. I do suggest you establish a budget and be careful or you will be spending $1,400 on a pair of headphones, $1,000 in a re-cable job for the headphones, followed by a $12,000 CD-Player, a $5,000 headphone amp, $2,500 in power conditioner, and $5,000 in power cables and interconnects. Yes it is a crazy hobby!

cow · 07-14-2009, 06:47 PM

"mrarroyo," thanks for the advice. I'm planning to leave within the hour-- do you think browsing these forums would be a help to me in that short time?

At the moment, I definitely don't want to spend more than $200-- I can hear the difference between my Bose headphones & some cheapo Sonys I've had, but I don't know that I could differentiate between the aforementioned Bose phones I've had & some of the higher end pieces available.

BanningZ · 07-14-2009, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigaudiofanat

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The shures
Shure - Ear Bud Headphones - White - SE110

And just got to senn'd website

X2 for the Shure.

Everything I buy is either Shure or AKG.

The AKG IP2 is also a good one, I've used them and always been happy.

Buy AKG IP2 Earphones | In-Ear Professional Headphones | Musician's Friend

bigaudiofanat · 07-14-2009, 07:49 PM

I agree and the bose I have there 3 years old been in backpacks and all never broke on me yet.

07-14-2009, 03:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	headphone recommendations I've been using the same Bose headphones for the past year, but unfortunately today, the left ear piece stopped working. (my headphones) I'm not sure whether I had a warranty on them. Assuming I didn't, I'm going to buy some new ones tonight. Does anyone have any recommendations that are noticeably better than the ones I linked? I want sound-canceling (which those weren't, but I'd like it if possible) & over the ear, but want to pay less than $250. I was very happy with the Bose ones, but am open to suggestions. Advice/ tips appreciated. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-14-2009, 03:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	The in ear headphones are pretty good I have had mine for a while considering that I do not like bose to begin with. I have these but this is another great pair, sennheiser is a great pair as well. I have these Bose® - In-Ear Headphones - In-Ear The shures Shure - Ear Bud Headphones - White - SE110 And just got to senn'd website __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

07-14-2009, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
OMGWTFBBQ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: the OC Posts: 1,886 Drives: 08 SGM IS350 Rep Power: 4549	I've always wanted the Sennheiser MX W1's. I don't think that helps your situation though. They're not noise cancelling and they're the in-ear type. __________________ Zele Performance \| Varis \| Powerhouse Amuse \| Craftsquare \| Tommy Kaira \| Top Secret \| HKS \| Defi \| Volk Racing \| Cusco \| SPL \| Never ending build thread.. PM me if you have rare JDM parts for sale!

07-14-2009, 04:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	The issue with the ones he has (I have a pair which I barely use) are they break easily and his have, mine have survived because I do not use them. Noise canceling you are going to pay a premium for, did some quick looking and most start at the top of your budget and many are not that great. Now if you go with an in-ear style you get a form of noise canceling but not everyone can do in-ear (I can only wear mine for an hour at most). I would throw my suggestion towards Sennheiser for an all around good selection and quality. You could always buy some nice over the ear style headphones which will have a form of noise canceling but not hardware based (just the seal of the headphone against your head). __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

07-14-2009, 04:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	Thanks for the advice, guys. I definitely want over-the-ear, though. There's a lot of people around me every day & I want to make sure I don't hear them. So Sennheiser, eh? I'll check that out. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-14-2009, 03:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
nothix Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 13 Drives: 89 S13 Sil80 SR Rep Power: 16	Bose sucks! LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

07-14-2009, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Bose In Ear has good solid bass. Not noise cancelling though over look that and get it.

07-14-2009, 04:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	If u get the Bose ones, buy from store. Too many fake ones online.

07-14-2009, 04:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
nightfire Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: USA Posts: 178 Drives: Mk IV Jetta turbo Rep Power: 267	I love my bose

07-14-2009, 04:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	+1 for Sennheisers

07-14-2009, 06:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	Just checked my receipt & I didn't purchase a warranty. Time to shop. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-14-2009, 06:45 PM	#12 (permalink)
mrarroyo Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Heaven on Earth Posts: 211 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 16	cow, as a member of various headphone forums I would recommend you visit Head-Fi to get an idea of what is out there as far as headphones. At first it will be overwhelming but you will get the hang of it. I do suggest you establish a budget and be careful or you will be spending $1,400 on a pair of headphones, $1,000 in a re-cable job for the headphones, followed by a $12,000 CD-Player, a $5,000 headphone amp, $2,500 in power conditioner, and $5,000 in power cables and interconnects. Yes it is a crazy hobby!

07-14-2009, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 268	"mrarroyo," thanks for the advice. I'm planning to leave within the hour-- do you think browsing these forums would be a help to me in that short time? At the moment, I definitely don't want to spend more than $200-- I can hear the difference between my Bose headphones & some cheapo Sonys I've had, but I don't know that I could differentiate between the aforementioned Bose phones I've had & some of the higher end pieces available. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

07-14-2009, 07:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 853	I agree and the bose I have there 3 years old been in backpacks and all never broke on me yet. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

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