John Phillips wrote:
On 2008-07-09, Adrian C wrote:
John Phillips wrote:
Does anyone have any recommendations about good enough in-ear headphones
for a portable MP3 player (no extra amplifier) for use when travelling?
Specific models or general advice about what to look out for and what
to avoid?
For in-ear 'phones the Creative EP-630 / Sennheiser CX300 is good value
(search Amazon for reviews, both are similar), but has a bit of a
'rappers delight' bass hump which may not do too well with classical
music of a certain sort. This design is very good on outside sound
isolation and sensitivity (so good battery life) but the rubberised
leads tend to catch clothing which you can hear as a thump-thump noise.

Thanks. They do seem to be bought in large quantities and well received.

I see replacement buds in 10-packs are widely available in the
three sizes. Is it necessary/wise to change these often? That is,
in selecting a set of in-ear 'phones is it wise to check on the ready
availability of replacement earbuds? I assume so because of the need
to clean off the earwax contamination.

I note also the issue of the leads transmitting sound to the ear.
Is this a common issue with in-ear 'phones?

The CX300 rubber bits can easily be removed and washed. The problem is
that the wire mesh over the diaphragm gets clogged too and is impossible
to clean. At £12 including postage though, they are disposable.
The noisy wires are a problem but apart from that they are pretty good.

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Eiron.