The Hellacious “best headphones under $100” Thread

[Surtr]

Originally Posted by Blackstar

@ Surtr,
Durability wise, they should all be around the same.. as with anything you consider expensive, I shouldn't need to remind you to take care of your belongings :D

I guess its not so much the type of phones' that offer more durability over another, but the brands and the price range you're willing to pay (headphones are more durable than earphones, thats the exception). For example, brands such as Westone, Shure and Audio technica seem to use thicker and more elastic cords/cables than companies such as Etymotic. But yea, even if its thick, if you are negligent then you can still break them.

Well I do take care of my things :P The problem that always occurs is that the wire gets weaker near the jack as I use them, I certainly don't do anything on purpose to weaken it. I also haven't spent more than $20 for a pair Thanks

[Blackstar]

yea, most higher quality earphones and famous brands have a stronger plug, so the chance of them failing is much lower. (The only exception is Sony lol, although the professional sony headphones are of impeccable build quality)

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

I own a Audio Technica ATH-A900 closed cans.

Will the Meizu M6 SL be able to drive my cans ?

or do i need to get a portable amp ? Or is that not necessary because i don't have money to throw around =_=;

[Blackstar]

It will drive them just fine, unless you listen to your headphones at insanely loud volumes :D

[Moogle Stiltzkin]

Nah i won't :D i tend to turn down my volume because my ears ache.

[aquatint]

I just bought some Koss earphones. Sure, the bass is punchy, but bass is not that important to me. I like a full sound.
THE MAIN PROBLEM--- I can't stand having those things stuffed in my ears!

I still use the ones that came with the miniplayer. I would like to upgrade.
With this in mind, which earbuds (with foam covers) sound really good that don't cost much more than 20 dollars?

Oops! Maybe I'll look for: Sennheiser MX400/500

[beanaford]

A really cheap but GREAT quality, and great noise-reducer are these surprises earbuds that i chanced upon. I was really doubtful of their performing ability based on the brand and the price but i couldn't be happier with them - ESPECIALLY considering the price. Bought 2 pairs...

Marshmallow Earbuds

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX33B-He.../dp/B000IS1ZZI

[aquatint]

Originally Posted by beanaford

A really cheap but GREAT quality, and great noise-reducer are these surprises earbuds that i chanced upon. I was really doubtful of their performing ability based on the brand and the price but i couldn't be happier with them - ESPECIALLY considering the price. Bought 2 pairs...

Marshmallow Earbuds

http://www.amazon.com/JVC-HAFX33B-He.../dp/B000IS1ZZI

Thanks.
So, do they sound better than the stock Meizu earphones?
Are you talking about the JVC earbuds?

[beanaford]

Yup the JVC marshmallow earbuds - sound and fit waayy better than the meizu earphones - have some outside-sound dampening effects as well.

Originally Posted by aquatint

Thanks.
So, do they sound better than the stock Meizu earphones?
Are you talking about the JVC earbuds?

[marleyfan]

Very good headphone review. I own two of the headphones reviewed - the Sure e2c and the MylarOne X3, as well as a pair of Super.fi 5 Pro's. I am very impressed with the clarity and smoothness of the x3's. They have good punchy bass that is not nearly as muddy as the e2's. The M6 really makes them sing. However, although the sound is quite nice on the x3's the build quality seems nowhere near as good as the Shure or UE's. That just means I'm going to have to be more careful with them. The x3's have become my go-to headphones even over the UE's as i find them more comfortable and far less bulky. Although the UE's sound amazing they stick pretty far out of my ears and look kinda goofy. When I wear them I feel like I'm in an old Star Trek episode.