HEAD-DIRECT RE0 In-ear Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)Much has been said on the sound quality of these phones. Yes, they sound phenomenal. They are extremely precise and extremely clear. You can't really fault them... unless sterile is not your preferred sound. They are analytical to a "fault"- while the bass can go way down, it may not be loud or boomy enough for some listeners. It's not that anything is missing, it's just that a lot of other IEMs deliver louder bass, though not necessarily with the clarity or range. Truth is, the range on these is superb for this price range. You just may not like the sound if you are too worried about booming bass (or too used to how emphasized it is in other, lower quality IEMs). I really don't mind, and totally would recommend them based on sound quality so long as you are looking for that particular signature (or lack thereof).
Having said that, I did run into a problem with with these phones: after six months, the left side stopped working. I'm not sure how prevalent this is, but an alarming number of other buyers here have had the problem, and a quick internet search shows even more. The product could still be worth it, but not from this seller: DBRoth, in an effort to keep their prices so low, will only replace a product within 7 days. HeadDirect's warranty does not extend to items bought through this seller. The price is the *exact* same on HeadDirect's site, so if you want to purchase these then I advise you to go through there instead.
The sound quality IS excellent, and had I found somebody willing to fix these I would still be able to recommend them, at least to those who like more a more analytical sound. However, there is no reason to buy them through this seller- they are no cheaper than the MSRP and price at HeadDirect's website, and are not covered by any warranty. Since there appears to be a very real possibility that these can fail, you should NOT buy them without the warranty.

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Head-Direct RE0 In-ear Headphones, with the nick name "Kylin", are one of the best In-ear headphones in the world. * In-ear Design, 15-20 dB isolation * The best dynamic drivers * Smooth and transparent middle range.**Current RE0 cable was made by PPE material, which is much more reliable than the old version fabric cable. The new L-shape miniplug is much better than previous plug, too.

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Klipsch Custom-2 In-Ear Noise-Isolating Earphones Review

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(More customer reviews)I've had these Klipsch Custom 2 In-Ear-Monitor (IEM) earphones for about a month now. There are a number of things you should know before you buy a pair:
1.The Sound.
They used two Balanced Armature drivers to deliver a flat, balanced sound that really emphasizes the mid-range. Unamplified vocal music comes across warm and present. Treble is a less prominent than the mid-range. Bass is always in the background. Take note: The earphones can reproduce bass, however, it's muted--and after a few minutes of listening you don't notice it very much. It feels like it's missing something and this is due to the design. Balanced Armature drivers don't move the air as much as a moving coil "dynamic" driver, which many other earphones use. That's important because with these earphones we don't "feel" the bass punch the way you might be looking for. It's always in the background and not prominent with the Klipsch custom 2. This will be disappointing if you like music that emphasizes the bass. On the other hand, if you like a full-range earphone and find other earphones to be "too bassy", then these would be good for you.
So, these earphones are good if you like acoustic vocal music where bass is not a primary component.
If you do like bass, you'll find that these earphones are missing something which other earphones provide a bit more (no in-ear-phone will have a fantastic subwoofer-range bass response, especially for ipods, as earphones with an impedance of 16 ohms or over have reduced low-range on ipods).
Klipsch itself seemed to have recognized this as they have gone with a moving coil "dynamic" driver design in their Klipsch Image S4, which won an award from CNET recently.
*Update* I recently listened to the Klipsch Image S4. After a "burn-in" period necessary for dynamic driver-based earphones, it sounds great, with a more bass-prominent sound. The custom 2's are just slightly richer in the mid-range, but honestly, the Custom 2's are better than most earphones in that range. There are music tracks where you can hear elements of bass on the Klipsch Image S4 that you don't notice on the Klipsch Custom 2. The Image S4's are really great earphones and I wish I had bought them instead of the Custom 2's.
2. Comfort
Klipsch noticed that the human ear canal isn't round, it's oval-shaped. So, they've given us oval-shaped ear-gels. Well, an oval is different sideways versus upright, right? This accounts for all the discussion on comfort in other reviews. It takes a little time to orient the eargels in the right way. Once you get the hang of that, these are very comfortable earphones. A good fit is important for the sound quality (crybabies who gave these earphones 1-star clearly didn't take the relatively short time to properly fit the 'phones).
They have an over-the-ear loop. That may not be for everyone, but they're neat because you can pull the earphone out of your ear and let them dangle from the loop when you need to talk to someone or pay attention to your surroundings (IEMs block outside noise when they are in your ear). Not a feature for everyone, but it can be very nice.
3. Value
They used to be $199, now they are $60. There's a reason for the price drop, but if you like jazz or folk or acoustic or classical music, then these are a real steal (5 stars earphones for you). If you like punchy bass that really makes itself present and alive in your music, then you can avoid this discountinued set of earphones and maybe go for the Klipsch Image S4. People coming from an old pair of dynamic driver-based earphones (sony, monster, etc.) should go with the Klipsch Image S4 for sure. If you're coming from balance armature earphones like Etymolic, you'll find the Klipsch custom 2 to be more balanced than, say, the Etymolic Er6i.


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Sony PIIQ Clip-on Earbud Headphones (MDR-PQ4/BLK) - Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I had doubts buying these headphones since one there was hardly any information about them and two the clip to earlobe design give me the impression i might see the hospital again. But i was surprised about these headphones from comfort to sound to the overall package. I been using Sony headphones for a quite and i been overall satisfied but i wanted more. I used to had Bose headphones but i was disappointed that they had no noise canceling feature especially for a $100 price point. After finally buying these i change my thought for all headphones and there quality.
Sound
The sound of these headphones are very good,i compare these headphones with past Sony, Bose, Philips and Vmods. I must say the sound is rich and beautiful and it has a nice amount of bass that doesn't go out of control like the V mods. As for comparing to Bose its pretty on par with it which left me shocked a bit for how much these cost. Overall your looking at some good sound, don't expect it to triumph headphones like S4 and other expensive headphones but these Sony's will knock out some good headphones out of the market.(Its recommended to get the best quality of you music since i had to update my music quality because the sound was good but you can hear that the music sounded a bit outdated)
Design
The design of these headphone surprised me the most the earlobe clips actually feels comfortable. They clip on nicely and are made with a nice soft feel. As for riping your ear lobes idea they don't i usually have friends taking my headphones away since i ignore them and they don't damage your earlobe at all. The earbuds feel soft and comfortable and the design is meant to go in your ear. The earbuds are position on a angled view with a rotating socket. But you won't have any issues with these headphones if you don't want to use the clip the in earbuds are actually stick in so you don't have to worry about the earrings. The wire is strong but doesn't feature the tangle less feature like its $30 over the ears PIIQ brother but the wire is actually good. The good thing is that they come in different colors which i hope they expand since its a bit limited to certain colors. All i can say is that the design is well done and they feel like one of the most comfortable headphones out on the market.(They do come with 3 adjustable earbuds from small, medium and large each with there respectable color in the interior.)
Sound Cancelling
Ok these are the best earbuds with sound canceling feature at this price point. I was surprised to be honest i have used sound cancelling headphones before but it always reduce the sound quality somehow. But these were actually good. It may not compete with the expensive triple numbered headphones but they sure kicked a lot sound cancelling headphones especially Sony's over the ear pairs that cost $50.(These are overall good feature and will be surprised by the quality.
I definitely recommend these headphones for its overall quality and how good it actually is. I chose these instead of the $30 over the ear PIIQ because i love earbuds but if in the market for over the ears in recommend the over the ear PIIQs by Sony.

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Lobe Linger is a good thing. Crystal clear, in-ear sound. These PIIQ earbuds, named Qlasp, clip on and hang tough through all your tricks, flips and whatever.

Hang onClips on and hangs tough through all your tricks, flips and whatever. What can we say; who likes earbuds falling out.
Go anywhereHookem anywhere you like, so you can take them everywhere you go.
SoundCrystal clear sound right in your ear. Soft earbuds and 9MM drivers combine for a comfortable and snug fit that delivers clear sound to your inner ear.

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Sony Mdr-As40Ex Active Style Headphones Earbud Style (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)Review updated: March 2011
When I bought these, I was searching for a pair of headphones that would:
1. Fit snug inside my ear so as to not fall out or come loose when working out
2. Produce excellent sound while blocking most ambient noise
3. Have a comfortable clip and ear bud so that they can be worn for hours at a time.
I have been using these headphones specifically for almost four years (I'm on my second pair, but that's because I lost my originals.) I use them almost exclusively for working out (weightlifting, cardio and gymnastics) and have found no other headphones to compare for my needs. A few things that make these great: outstanding Sony quality sound, very snug and customizable fit and good noise reduction. Sony includes three different ear hanger/clip sizes as well as three different ear bud/cone sizes. This allows you to enjoy the best possible fit, and if needed, adjust each ear individually. The sound quality is superb, but, you must fully insert the earbuds so that they form a "seal" in order to experience the full sound. If the headphones are only partially inserted or if they come loose during your workout, they are practically inaudible. On the flip side, these are excellent for reducing ambient noise (the treadmills and gym speakers never drown out my music) which allows me to avoid annoying distractions at the gym.
Downsides: The cord is entirely to short. If you do not wear an armband, these headphones will require the use of an extension cable (included) in order to reach your belt clip/pocket. However, I gave up using the extension cable after it annoyingly came detached from the main cord several times each workout. Furthermore, the extension cable makes the overall cable length entirely too long. If they had made the original cord about 4 inches longer, it would have made everyone happy-- the armband wearers and the pocket people. Oh well.
Second issue: The ear bud fit, although snug, can potentially come loose after several minutes of "active" use (ie: running on treadmill). On my first pair of headphones, I needed to press on the ear buds gently to get the seal snug every several minutes. I don't seem to have this issue with my newer pair, but perhaps I am using a better fitting ear bud/cone this time.
Update: While I definitely recommend these headphones, I've deducted a star because after about 3 years of use they seem to irritate my inner ears quite a bit. I can't be certain whether its the plastic/rubber material the buds are made of or whether its the fact that I wear them very frequently (about 15 hours a week) while training and perspiring. The design, as I've mentioned, requires a rather tight fit between the earbud cone and your physical ear canal, so wearing them "loosely" isn't an option. If you have particularly sensitive ears, you might take this into consideration. If you're wondering, I clean them often with a 96% alcohol solution!
Overall: These are an excellent set of sport headphones with great sound. They are highly adjustable for a custom fit and have withstood many tortuous workouts and heavy perspiration. (They have even gone through the washing machine unscathed once or twice!) Highly recommended! A+
Note: I use these headphones with the SanDisk Sansa Clip MP3 Player

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Earbud-style headphones deliver rich sound with deep bass.Moisture guard allows for moisture to pass around head phones. Short cord (2 feet) solution for arm-band use; extension cord (2 feet) is supplied. Supplied with 3 sizes of detachable soft hangers for ultra-secure and comfortable fit. Can also be used as standard earbud by detaching soft hangers. Three sizes of earbuds (S, M, L). Hard carrying case.Clip to secure the cord.

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Panasonic RP-HS5 Ear Clip Earbud Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)My son got a pair of headphones very similar to these - made by Panasonic. He thought they sounded pretty good, but then he's 12. He got them because earbuds hurt his ears. Since these rest over the ear, they worked better. Personally, I listened to them and I thought they sounded cheap, plus the plastic arm that keeps them in place over the ear broke in one week's time. Now he has to hold one of them over his ear until we can get something better.

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Featuring high quality nickel plated plugs, a Neodymium rare-earth magnet, and a sensitivity of 104 dB/mW, these snappy, over-the-ear, clip-on earphones work great for your cell phone, MP3 player, and more. They come with a 3.9 ft. cord for your convenience.

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Sony Mdr-As20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I have been in search of a pair of headphones for running for about a year. I have tried primarily earbud style designs. I have not tried in-ear designs because I do not like the sound isolation provided by in-ear. I feel this is a safety issue for running. The earbuds I have tried simply lack bass. Even though the specs of the earbuds I have tried show a frequency response down to 20 Hz, there seems to be a bass roll off.
The MDR-AS20J have very good bass. They have 13.5 mm dome type drivers as opposed to typical 9 mm drivers of earbuds. What also helps with the bass is the clip design. The clip design pushes the bud firmly but gently in the ear which helps with the bass response. Other earbuds slide out slightly which has a dramatic effect on bass.
The MDR-AS20J stay in place while running. You literally can just forget about them. They will not budge. The cord is also very light which helps with the bouncing of running. The MDR-AS20J are very comfortable for me though they are not adjustable. Some users may have fit issues.
These headphones have a very low impedance (16 ohms). That means just about any device can drive them to very high volumes, and at normal listining volumes, they will take less power.
These headphonse are weather and sweat resistant. Another important consideration for running.
These headphonse sound great. They have a balanced sound that does not over or under emphasize any frequency range. I used to watch movies in bed with a pair of high quality home headphones. The MDR-AS20J can hold ground even with my flagship headphones. I now use the MDR-AS20J for home listing in bed simply because they sound really good and they are so comfortable. You can fall asleep with them on as opposed to large headphones that get in the way.
I would give these headphonse about 10 hours of break in before judging them. CNET gave an OK review of these headphones. I doubt they let them break in. When you first get them, there will be slight distortion in the midrange which results in a muddy sound. This will go away.
You cannot go wrong with these for under $20.

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Newly developed loop hangers prevents dropping off the ear and fit a wide range of ear sizes. Soft loop hangers for comfortable fitting.Lightweight clip-on style (vertical in the ear).

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Skullcandy Dub In-Ear Headphones (S2DUCZ-035) - Blue Review

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(More customer reviews)I got these to replace a pair of headphones that I had lost. These cost the same as the Sony headphones I was replacing, but are so much better. They have much better sound quality, and don't let in as much outside noise (though they aren't noise cancelling) which means I can keep the volume on my iPod lower. They are insanely comfortable, coming with 3 different sized ear gels so that you can make sure they fit. Overall, for the money I spent, these exceeded expectations and I am very pleased with them.

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Monster Cable Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Powered Isolation Headphone Phone Headset Review

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(More customer reviews)Our son had been begging for these headphones for quite a while. After seeing the cost, we said absolutely not. He finally wore us down and we purchased them from Amazon. The quality was amazing! We ended up borrowing them to use ourselves! We loved them so much that we purchased a set for another son! Hate to admit it but our son was so right about these headphones. They are absolutely worth the cost!


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You seek comfortable headphones with great sound over a wide dynamic range. So did Dr. Dre. From his demanding quest for excellence and Monster Cable's audio engineering comes a new headphone - Beats. In addition to being a multiple Grammy award winning producer, Dr. Dre is an artist who helped create groundbreaking records with the group N.W.A. and landmark multi-platinum solo albums The Chronic and Dr. Dre 2001. In collaboration with Monster Cable, Dr. Dre sought a new form of headphone. Most headphones can't handle the bass, the detail, and the dynamics. Monster's Beats By Dre delivers clear vocals, detailed highs, and super low, deep bass. In order to capture the quietness of an isolated recording studio listening experience, Beats headphones have powered ambient noise-isolation, so you can hear all the details and nuances of your favorite music. Beats by Dr. Dre are designed to provide maximum performance when used with all of today's portable music devices - and they're ready for use with the new Apple iPhone 3G.In fact, for consumers who have an iPhone, Blackberry, and other music-enabled phones, Beats By Dr. Dre comes with additional Monster iSoniTalk headphone cable with integrated high-grade microphone and answer button. It's sonic perfection by demand and high-grade engineering. It's what your ears and mind have hungered for. The Beats are here and waiting for you to appreciate them.Includes Monster iSoniTalk headphone cable with integrated microphone and answer button for use with iPhone, Blackberry and other music-enabled cell phonesPush to Listen mute button lets you talk on your cell phone without removing the headphonesFolding design for go-anywhere portabilityIncludes 2 AAA batteries, antimicrobial cleaning cloth, iSoniTalk cell phone cable, 1/8-to-1/4 headphone adapter and protective case

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Skullcandy (Product Out Of Date, Newer Version Available) SC-SBB3.5 Smokin' Earbud Black Review

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(More customer reviews)I consider myself a bit of a headphone connoisseur and have used tons of different earbuds searching for the perfect pair. As a musician, I use Shure e3's with sleeves custom molded to my ear canal by an audiologist. I've also used several professional circumaural headphones in the studio.
These headphones do not reproduce sound as accurately as Shure's e2 and e3 models, but I still prefer these for everyday listening. They are bass heavy compared to a linear response. When these earbuds are properly inserted, the bass is massive, and isolation is EXCELLENT. They are much easier to pop in and get an great seal than the Shures (with foam, plastic, or custom silicon sleeves).
CONS: The wires are thin and so do not fall flat like heavy duty wires but are quality enough for the job. The case it comes with is useless.
PRO: Excellent sound (although technically not "accurate" or linear), extremely strong bass (the best I've ever heard in an earbud), excellent isolation, easy, comfortable secure fit. Excellent value.
Bottom line: I call these headphones "the best headphones under $100" even though I know they only cost a fraction of that. I lost my pair and am buying two more pairs now.
Other notes: I've used them while running and they will stay in for about 15 minutes...much longer than any other i've tried. it helps to have very clean ears. No other earbud stays in longer than a couple minutes. A trick I use is to bring the cable up your back behind you (its nice not to have wires flopping in front of you while you run) and then loop the wire over your ear from the back and insert the earbud upside down. The weight of the cord will be resting on the top of your ear and not pulling the earbud out.

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Skullcandy's Smokin Buds may be tiny, but they pack a punch. The secret is an exclusive noise-eliminating sleeve that provides high fidelity acoustics directly to your ear.
Smokin Buds feature the Skullcandy logo and skull artwork, as well as clear markings for left and right. A convenient in-line volume control makes it easy to turn down or totally mute your music without having to fumble for the knob on your music player.

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Soundmagic PL30 In-Ear Headphones Review

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(More customer reviews)First i'd like to say that I am somewhat of a budget audiophile. I have about a dozen headphones, none of which are priced over $60. Until i got these my recommended budget buy was the Koss KSC75 clip-ons. However, that's all changed. I'd also like to note that I am testing these on various Sandisk players and a laptop through a Fiio E5 headphone amp.
Pros: -Very balanced sound after a few hours of burn in
-Bass is plenty punchy on "clear bass" setting
-Very lightweight and comfortable; smaller than they look in photos
-Pretty solid construction, seems like the phones will hold up to some abuse (can't vouch for the bass switch though)
-Great variety of accessories included. Mine came with about 10 pairs of tips (including bi-flange and foamies), cable wrap, carrying case, over-the-ear cable guides, and a cord clip.
-The cable is rubbery and tangles far less than many others

Cons: -There is some cord contact noise, though not as much as my other iem's
-They are difficult to use while excercising without the (provided) cable guides
-None of the provided tips offer ideal noise isolation. Aftermarket foamies work best
Other Thoughts: -They don't have the high-end sparkle of certain higher-end headphones (e.g. Yuin pk3/ok3) (whether this is good or bad depends on you listening preferences)
Bottom Line: for people who are looking for budget IEM's, there is no better choice at anywhere near this price. I myself will be buying several more sets as gifts.


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Features : * Wide sound stage giving you the feeling like real * Special designed knob on each of the earphone to adjust your own deepness of Bass * Up to -20dB ambient noise reduction * Back to ear wearing style * Compatible with any portable music player and iPhone * Comparable product : Shure E4C (as quoted by the manufacturer) * All material under "ROHS" * Package includes six pairs of earbuds (S,M,L x white and black) , one double flange eartips, winder, lapel clip and a zippered storage case

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V-MODA Bass Freq Earbuds (Bling Bling Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)My wife owns the gunmetal black high end v-moda earbuds and to tell the truth, those have NOTHING on these as far as sound (except for looking cooler and costing twice as much). Yes, they may be a little more durable (and heavy) due to material (metal vs plastic), but as far as sound goes, you will NOT be disappointed with these. Now having said that, you must experiment with the various ear inserts so that you get the one that fits "just right". But when you find that, you will be amazed at the sound of these. They are also extremely comfortable.

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Revolutionary bass, high-fashion colors, and noise isolating technology combine to form sonic solitude and a fashion attitude.V-MODA's modern Bass Level Isolating Soft Silicon (BLISS) technology naturally reduces outside noise and enables unparalleled bass levels that can actually be felt.High-fidelity sound exposes music details through warm mids, and crisp highs.Complete comfort is assured through ultra-soft lightweight silicon fittings that are included in three sizes. Sensational two-tone color combinations reveal the striking appearance of the stylish design.The modawrap cable manager is included to control the length of the colored cable while listening and provide earphone storage when idle.

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Sony Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers for All MP3, MP4, iPod, iPhone, Portable CD, Tape, Cassette Audio Players - Designed for Jogging, Walking, Exercising & Bike Riding Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased these headphones for my husband. He is a runner and training for another half-marathon. These are the first headphones he has found that actually stay in place even while running. He has tried all the earphone, earbuds, etc. out there. Even spent over $50 for some Bose earbuds but they would not stay in place even while he was walking or biking. These stay in place even while you're sweating and jiggling around. The speaker part of the earphones are placed better than anticipated. He loves the sound quality from them. He has a running buddy and even bought a pair for them. Even a small thing as the clip to clip to your clothing is a great advantage. We will continue to purchase these should he lose this pair.

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Serious activities require serious gear.These loop-hanger earbuds are great for listening to music during intense workouts without worrying about the earbuds falling out.This vertical, in-the-ear active style headphones makes it easy to add a heart-pumping soundtrack to whatever you may be doing.The soft loop hangers fit comfortably over your ear and allow you to play hard without fear of unexpected earbud drop-out.There's also a handy cord clip for unfettered activity.Newly developed soft loop hangers prevents dropping off the ear and fit a wide range of ear sizes, as well as, provide a comfortable fit.Lightweight clip-on style (Vertical in the ear)3.9ft cord and clip to secure the cordCord Length (Approx.) : 2ft single sided, 2ft extension cord also suppliedWeight (Approx.) : .46 Oz. (13g) Without CordDiaphragm : PETType : Open air, DynamicPower Handling Capacity : 50mW (IEC)Design : EarbudMagnet : Neodymium for outstanding bass perfomancePlug : Gold Plated, straight stereo mini plugType of Use : SportsDriver Unit : 13.5mm diameter, dome typeFrequency Response : 18-22,000HzImpedance : 16 ohms at 1kHzSensitivity (db) : 104dB/mW

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Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphone with Balanced Armiture Driver, White Review

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(More customer reviews)I have had a pair of Shure E2C earphones for nearly three years and I absolutely love them: perfect fit, great sound. I finally had to look for another set because the wire jacket began to crack and got progressively worse to the point where the wire is now fully exposed and starting to unravel. Since they are past their warranty, Shure wanted $60 plus shipping to repair them, so I decided to look around and try one of their newer models. I found these SE110's for $49.95 on clearance (regular $119.99, I paid $99 for the E2C's), so I figured I couldn't go wrong. I was mistaken. While the sound quality is better than you will find on any other $50 earphones, it is definitely not worth $120, and not nearly as good as the E2C's; and the design has changed for the worse also. My E2C's fit perfectly and comfortably in my ears using the medium size Flex sleeves, forming a great sound-isolating seal. The SE110's have a slightly different shape, and I have tried all of the included Flex and Black Foam sleeves and cannot get a comparable fit. I am now thinking I should have just spent the money to have my E2C's repaired. I never thought a Shure product which was supposed to be a newer model of my current product could be so much worse.

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Balanced MicroSpeaker for Optmized Audio, Sound Isolating Design Blocks Outside Noise, Fit Kit for Superior Fid and Comfort, Comes with a Two Year Limited Manufactures Warranty, Superior Sound Quality, Modular Cable Design

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Yamaha Yamaha Inner Ear Headphone Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me start off by saying that I'm not a fan of in-ear headphones, but I use them when working out because over-the-ear headphones are too cumbersome for me.
Overall I really like these headphones for the price. They seem well built. The one thing that I initially found strange was that the cord to one ear was shorter than the other. Initially that threw me, but it actually makes sense and is more comfortable when you wear an iPod on your arm or waistband. The one key for me is good in-ear fit. These phones come with 3 different size covers and I found the smallest one provided a good fit for me. They are comfortable enough to wear for at least an hour. Sound is really subjective, but with a good fit these provided good bass and clean highs. On the bass side of things, it seems that many people prefer a very 'bassy' sound, while I prefer an overall balanced sound. If you want deep, thumping, unnatural bass, these may not be for you.
Just for fun I compared these to the buds that come with iPods and my 2 favorite headphones (I have others, but these are the only ones I use now), a pair of Shure in-ear that I bought for about $100 and the Bose over-ear noise-cancelling phones that I bought for about $350.00.
Compared with the buds that come with the iPod there is just no comparison. The Yamaha phones are more efficient (louder for the same amount of input), have much better overall sound--better bass and clearer mids and highs. I also find that I can wear the Yamaha in-ears longer than the iPhone buds. In general you would expect an in-canal phone to have better bass, but regardless these phones smoke the buds that come with iPods.
The Yamaha phones compared very well against the Shure in-ear model--my previous favorite in-ear model. Overall I would say the Yamaha was more comfortable to wear--likely because the covers are made of a softer material. The bass and high-end on the Yamaha were much more clear, though I would say I prefer the mid-range on the Shure (could be it is EQ'd that way). I think for most listeners the Yamaha phones are comparable to this $100 model.
As I said, I prefer over-the-ear headphones to the in-canal phones, so to me the Bose are much more comfortable to wear--I can wear them for a very long airplane flight with no problem. The Bose also have a much better bass, as you would expect, and are more efficient than the Yamahas (don't need as much volume to create the same sound output). The Bose are more 'warm' sounding and the Yamaha is more 'clean' sounding. Given my choice I'd listen to the Bose phones--that's just not always possible.
Overall, thumbs up for these phones--I'll keep using them at the gym.

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