Head Phone Advice

[Jeff R.]

All

I am looking for a reasonably priced pair of head phones. These will be used only for working out. So I need something durable that will handle a little moisture/sweat if it gets on the speaker. My budget is no more than about $25. Any advice.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[MinusTheBear]

All

I am looking for a reasonably priced pair of head phones. These will be used only for working out. So I need something durable that will handle a little moisture/sweat if it gets on the speaker. My budget is no more than about $25. Any advice.

Thanks

Jeff

Koss KSC75

http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^sc^ksc75

Other alternatives: Koss KSC55 and Koss Sporta Pro

Each model comes with a lifetime warranty.

 

[Jeff R.]

Do they offer solid comparisons that are of the "plug" style that would also compare well in price and performance? My initial question was likely a little on the vague side.

Thanks

Jeff

 

[jp_over]

Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX71SL-Fontopia-Headphones-Black/dp/B000092YQW/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3S0B99ZHAQXPA&colid=3482FGESLMCA3

I've used a pair similar to these for several years (running, sweating, walking, etc) without any problems. Of note, these are recommended by Linkwitz also.

http://www.linkwitzlab.com/reference_earphones.htm

 

[fightinkraut]

If you're looking for headphones you may want to check out this thread over at head-fi, it has a remarkably comprehensive list of phones broken into price categories.

 

[jp_over]

update

Sony MDR-EX71SL Fontopia In-The-Ear Headphones (Black)

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-EX71SL-Fontopia-Headphones-Black/dp/B000092YQW/ref=wl_it_dp_o?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3S0B99ZHAQXPA&colid=3482FGESLMCA3

I've used a pair similar to these for several years (running, sweating, walking, etc) without any problems. Of note, these are recommended by Linkwitz also.

http://www.linkwitzlab.com/reference_earphones.htm

I have to take my recommendation back on the MDR-EX71SL. I ordered a pair and found the sensitivity to be much too low (only with my headphone amplifier was I able to get decent / loud volume). Perhaps I got a bad pair but I won't order another. I only paid $17 through Amazon so no great loss however.

The next pair I'm considering are recommended by the good Dr. Geddes:

http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?1797-In-ear-headphones&

Altec Lansing UHP336 Snugfit In-ear Earphone


http://www.whatsbestforum.com/showthread.php?1797-In-ear-headphones&


A bit out of your requested price range however. I'd still look into other Sony Fontopia models however for a perhaps cheaper model if you're still looking...