MP3 player headphones

[Maimy]

I've got a lot of rock on my ipod, some metal.

I have never used IEMs so am unfamiliar with microphonic noise...

[SalmonSalami]

The PL-21 are supposed to be more livelier than the PL-30, so they might suit you more if you don't want to pay for the PL-50

[Maimy]

hmm I've been on head-fi for ages and am still deciding between the PL-30 and PL-21. I probably will end up with the latter though.

Thanks for all your help, Jason!!

[Maimy]

UPDATE: Bought the PL-21s today

[Mebeefcake]

Just acquired some senny MX75 sports! Fit in my ear, and stay in for runnning etc etc. Glad I bought them...Quality - ok, I guess

[SalmonSalami]

Amy, how are you finding your PL-21? I might get some for myself haha. I'm in need of a cheap pair of earphones to thrash around now.

[Tonie]

i dont like headsets that poke into my ears...i get ear phobia >_<

[Maimy]

I like the PL-21 lots! Sooo much better than my ipod ones...though I suppose it's hard not to be...

[Myko]

wait... is this thread about headphones or earphones (buds)??
dont know much about headphones except they keep my ears warm and make annoying people go quiet...
but buds, well... ive been through a few,
I dislike senheiser with a passion, they used to be good, but I think once they hit mainstream they went downhill, and I reckon there are better one you can get for that price.
I did like some made by AKG, K324 P. I the last pair I got from them were about $100,
um if youre lucky on trademe, you can try score some KOSS for about $100, but they are quite funny looking, but they are pretty nice once you figure out how to put them on.
Oh and if you have money to burn try out a brand called etymotic, they have some of the nicest sounding buds I have ever heard, but they are quite hard to find...

oh Jason is right... most expensive is not always the best...

[Tonie]

i like ipod bluetooth headsets on the go...and speakers at home

[SalmonSalami]

I dislike senheiser with a passion, they used to be good, but I think once they hit mainstream they went downhill, and I reckon there are better one you can get for that price.

Sennheiser still make good headphones/earphones. Just have to know what models to get.

Open:
HD555 (alright for the price), HD580, HD600, HD650

Closed:
HD201 (good value for money), HD280 Pro, HD25 (widely regarded as the best DJ headphones on the market)

Portable:
PX100, PX200

Earphones/IEM:
IE6, IE7, IE8

Awesome price-is-no-boundary IEMs:
Sennheiser IE8, Shure SE530, Phonak Audéo PFE, Westone ES3X, Ultimate Ears 11, Etymotic ER4P

[Tonie]

i'm going to try one of those hardout headsets sometime

[Maimy]

one thing about the pl-21s...sometimes I feel like I don't put them in properly so they don't stay very well. But I have ridiculously small ears...

[SalmonSalami]

Ended up buying some Klipsch Image S4's today. I think I'll need to get some ear guides for them if I want to use them for snowboarding though -_-

[edit] Review:
Sound stage/imaging: I'm thoroughly impressed with the separation of instruments and placement, given that these are IEMs, they give a very good representation of space
Bass: Plentiful, but not overbearing. Clear, precise and responsive and blends nicely with the mids.
Mids: Clear, but seems a little lacking in lushness and body.
Treble: This is the only disappointment. The treble is quite recessed, and as a result, the music loses a bit of detail. At least not enough is better than having them too bright.
Fit: There are 3 sets of tips to choose from. I personally find the medium single flange tips to fit the best. They're very comfortable and I had no trouble wearing them for several hours.
Isolation: Awesome! When you have the right tips on and they've created a good seal in your ear, they block out almost all outside sound.
Microphonics: The booming sound usually associated with IEMs when you knock the cord is actually really muted in these, and pretty much non-existent if you wear them with the cable going over your ear.
Overall: I'm fairly happy with my purchase. The sound is definitely fun, and even more so if you're a bass junkie.