Best earbuds for $50-$80?

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#1 Stunneronureyez
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I just basically like bass and soundstage and something that will not break, at least not for a very long time.

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#2 Mozelleple112
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Klipsch Image S4i. Not even arguable.

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Klipsch Image S4i. Not even arguable.

Mozelleple112
Seconded; enjoy your new Klipsch headphones! Boz
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HiFiMAN RE-0 is most likely a better option as it will offer greater detail/sound stage when compared to the S4. While the S4 does have a slight emphasis on bass, HiFiMAN generally goes for a neutral sound signature, meaning a balanced low-mid-high.

They cost $75 and can be purhased on Amazon:

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HiFiMAN RE-0 is most likely a better option as it will offer greater detail/sound stage when compared to the S4. While the S4 does have a slight emphasis on bass, HiFiMAN generally goes for a neutral sound signature, meaning a balanced low-mid-high.

They cost $75 and can be purhased on Amazon:

Link

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This is also a great choice, but since TC seems to be bass oriented I think the S4i is a clear winner. Not sure about return policies in the U.S. but if you have the money, buy both, take them home, compare and return the pair you liked the least and get all your money back. At least you can do that in Norway within 14 days of your purchase.
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HiFiMAN RE-0 is most likely a better option as it will offer greater detail/sound stage when compared to the S4. While the S4 does have a slight emphasis on bass, HiFiMAN generally goes for a neutral sound signature, meaning a balanced low-mid-high.

They cost $75 and can be purhased on Amazon:

Link

NVIDIATI

Few things about this:

Re0 are bass light. They are neutral headphones that sound very natural. The biggest comlpaint is the lack of bass.

The Amazon link is NOT a good place to buy them. The seller there does not offer a warranty. You are better off buying the Re0 from HeadDirect themself.

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Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

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#8 NVIDIATI
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[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

HiFiMAN RE-0 is most likely a better option as it will offer greater detail/sound stage when compared to the S4. While the S4 does have a slight emphasis on bass, HiFiMAN generally goes for a neutral sound signature, meaning a balanced low-mid-high.

They cost $75 and can be purhased on Amazon:

Link

vanpham

Few things about this:

Re0 are bass light. They are neutral headphones that sound very natural. The biggest comlpaint is the lack of bass.

The Amazon link is NOT a good place to buy them. The seller there does not offer a warranty. You are better off buying the Re0 from HeadDirect themself.

Woops, thought it was Head Direct through amazon.

Head Direct:

http://www.head-direct.com/Products/?act=detail&id=38

The bass is said to open up when more power is provided.

Yet again, the trade-off of detail (RE-0) and bass (S4).

Another option for TC if he's willing to spend a little bit more are the Shure 215K ($92), great for bass and the wire is detachable.

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Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

-Unreal-

Beats are more overpriced than Bose.

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[QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

Heirren

Beats are more overpriced than Bose.

I think he was making a bad joke (at least I hope).
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[QUOTE="Heirren"]

[QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

NVIDIATI

Beats are more overpriced than Bose.

I think he was making a bad joke (at least I hope).

I couldn't tell, as I'm sure the Dre Buds are all bass.

My recommendation would be to pick up a pair of Sennhiesers. I forget which model, but awhile back people were raving about a $30 pair that compared to $100 Shures/Bose. Also, since you specifically mention earbuds, I'm assuming they'll be for walking/etc/that kind of thing. In that respect it doesn't make sense to buy outrageously expensive buds--better off with some over-hears. IEMs are bad for the ears

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Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

-Unreal-
I think your sig speaks for your comment.
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S5i klipsch, rugged version of s4 is overpriced but is much tougher. If you take care of them than s4 should be durable enough. I had them for a year already.

Re0 is supposely insanely good for the price if you love instruments/details but lacks bass of course. Not sure about the upper ends but iem at midrange still has a small soundstage compare to headphones.

Hmm didnt know re0 were by hifiman.. neat.

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[QUOTE="Heirren"]

[QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

NVIDIATI

Beats are more overpriced than Bose.

I think he was making a bad joke (at least I hope).

Do you have a set of Beats earbuds?
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[QUOTE="-Unreal-"]

Beats by Dre. Not even arguable.

jesuschristmonk
I think your sig speaks for your comment.

Do you have a set of Beats?
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#16 NVIDIATI
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If you're serious and not just here to troll, then I'll tell you I would never purchase Beats headphones. They're terrible, even if I was a bass fanatic I could do better with a Paradigm Shift E1/2/3.

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#17 -Unreal-
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@-Unreal-

If you're serious and not just here to troll, then I'll tell you I would never purchase Beats headphones. They're terrible, even if I was a bass fanatic I could do better with a Paradigm Shift E1/2/3.

NVIDIATI
Why would you say my reccomendation on Beats is a bad joke then if you don't own them?
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#18 NVIDIATI
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[QUOTE="NVIDIATI"]

@-Unreal-

If you're serious and not just here to troll, then I'll tell you I would never purchase Beats headphones. They're terrible, even if I was a bass fanatic I could do better with a Paradigm Shift E1/2/3.

-Unreal-

Why would you say my recommendation on Beats is a bad joke then if you don't own them?

I've tried them and they're an overpriced product with horrid performance.

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[QUOTE="Mozelleple112"]

Klipsch Image S4i. Not even arguable.

Bozanimal

Seconded; enjoy your new Klipsch headphones! Boz

How good are they in terms of quality? These are the earbuds I use these earbuds. Are those better than the ones you mentioned?

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#20 starfox15
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I bought some Sennheiser earbuds for a fairly decent price and I've been satisfied with them. You can find them for your price range fairly easily on amazon. The bass is nice, the volume can be low but I blame this on compression typically. I would say shop around on amazon or something like that and see what people are saying about each brand at your price point.

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#21 jonathant5
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The S4i is a good choice. From the Sennheiser line, I would say either get the CX300-II, or the CX880, I have had both of these, and they sound pretty good, and have a good bass. Granted they cannot compete with some of the best, like Sennhesier IE8 or the Monster Turbine Pro Coppers, but they are still very good for the price ($50-$100 vs $400)
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#22 kraken2109
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The phillips ones that came with my MP3 are surprisingly good and offer brillian isoloation (I use them when playing drums so i can actually hear the music).

But for any serious listening i'd use my Sennheisers.