by Spyder » Feb 10th, '12, 18:47
earbuds or over ear?
over ear you wont get a truly nice pair for under 100.
for buds id go with either Soul sl49 or 99
klipsch images4
or Bose ie2
Soul: supposedly have good sound though ive never tried them. they have a tangle free cord, but it still gets slightly tangled. they seem to be durable but i guess they are impossible to keep in your ear. which of course makes any sound quality pointless. but people have kept them in so its all on your ear size.
sound - has a decent sounding and sharp bass. nice frequency range, but from what i heard could use a little clearer treble. sl49 - $79 sl99 - $99
bose ie2 - ive heard these first hand, they are good buds. they have an odd shape but once you finally get them in they stay in. the cord is whatever, typical cord. my friend has had them a year so they seem to be durable.
sound - they have pretty good base. u can feel it as well as hear it. could be a little clearer but they are good for the price. $80 nice treble, the highs and mids could be worked on but like i said for price, not bad. these > Souls from reviews ive read comparing. but i have no experience in Souls first hand.
Klipsch images4 - these will be the best if you can make em stay in. they not as difficult as the Souls, but they're not as snug as the Bose. but the sound quality is deff the best. my friend had these before they were stolen and he loved them more than the Bose he has now. they have a more clear and sharp bass for drums as well as bass guitar. the frequency range is wider picking up more subtle sounds. the treble is clearer along with the voice being really crisp. all aspects are cold(clear)
$99
if you want comfort and good sound go with Bose. if you want ok fitting with great sound for 20 dollars more, go with the klipsch image no doubt
if you can spend a little over 100, than id go with klipsch x10. great sound. great sound isolation. comfy as fuck, dont fall out.
really just a great ear-bud. $130