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Those aren't earbuds

Posted by pbarach (A) on September 22, 2011 at 03:39:53

In Reply to: Best Earbuds under $100 for iPod? posted by fstein on September 18, 2011 at 15:19:09:

Those are in-ear monitors. They go deeper into the ear canal than earbuds. Advantages: Noise isolation, potentially better bass response. Disadvantages: Comfort, blocking out sounds in the environment that you need to hear.

I have some Yuin PK-1 earbuds that were about $75. They are MUCH better than the Apple earbuds. I tried some highly regarded Etymotic in-ear-monitors and could never wear them for more than a few minutes because they were uncomfortable for me. And the cable was microphonic--i.e., I heard banging noises from the cable as it bounced on my shirt while I walked around with the Ety's inserted.

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