Buying earphones -- help! - #1 Car Club In Kitchener - Waterloo - Cambridge

**Slawek** · 03-22-2008, 12:30 AM

My iPod earphones kicked the bucket, and I need a new set. I want to buy a set of Shure SE210's from a guy off a forum.. they are gently used for 2 weeks, cleaned and disinfected the rubber pieces.. $120 shipped.

Anyone have recommendations or warnings about buying used earphones?? Anyone own these and can vouch for them?

**steffie** · 03-22-2008, 07:57 AM

I've never bought used ones before, but I did buy a replacement set of iPod earphones from eBay, brand new. When they arrived, not only were they a fake, cheap knockoff, but they broke within 10 min of opening the package

Honestly, the best pair of earphones (and I've tried MANY, because I'm very rough on my gear and go through headphones on a monthly basis) were under $20 and came from Wal-Mart- they're those steel noise-reduction earbuds, and they had identical sound quality to the original iPod earphones WITH the added bonus of fitting in the ear better and blocking outside sounds. I've had them for about two months now and they haven't broken, which is a record for me. I don't know if there are Wal-Marts in Australia, though?

**Slawek** · 03-22-2008, 08:57 AM

Yeah I'm very well aware of fakes on eBay, I wrote a guide on spotting fake Sennheiser CX300's.. it shot me up to top 100 reviewer on eBay... :P

I know these are real, the user did not like the fit and is going back to Shure E2C, so to my benefit I can get them for $120.. still warranty till Dec 2009 apparently.

I dunno might give them a shot..

**2gen99GS** · 03-22-2008, 01:39 PM

Sennheiser ftw..

i use Sony MDR V150, they are okay... good for music writting, they work well with my ipod video, and i am still using the ipod buds for my touch.

i would like better but i bought them brand new for $19.99, i used to have Sennheiser hd 205 but sold them to a friend.

dont buy them used.. you need those things to be fresh

**cwiniarz** · 03-22-2008, 07:30 PM

What kind of music do you like?

For Rock I'd recommend going for something like a Grado SSR80 , you can also go for the SR225 and SR325i, but they will need amplification.

Denon AH-D2000 is also very nice headphone, a bit too much Bass for my taste, but perfect for someone that likes a lot of Bass.

Don't buy in-ear used, disinfected or not, it's disgusting.

**Slawek** · 03-22-2008, 10:40 PM

What about the Skull Candy Full Metal Jacket?

Dell : Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbud - 9mm - Pink : Speakers & Headphones : Home & Home Office

Minus the pink :P

PS: i couldn't stand the CX300's, cord noise was ridiculous, everytime it hit any clothing it transmitted like a stethescope.. just the cord design was terrible, like the ribbed design

**cwiniarz** · 03-23-2008, 09:18 AM

Skull Candy are nice looking but they sounds like crap

you're on the right track with the shure's, I would also take a look at the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3's
Earphones | iPod Earphones | Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio | Ultimate Ears

I've heard decent reviews about the Klipsch products as well - Custom-1 Headphones, Earphones, Noise-Isolating Headphones

**Slawek** · 03-23-2008, 08:28 PM

I'll take a look at those before buying, but I want to get something from FUture Shop coz I have a gift card

**Kace** · 03-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Since we're on the topic of headphones.

I've been meaning to order the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Headphones. I read a bunch of reviews on them on the net but I'm just wondering if anyone has actually tried them?

Amazon.com: Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones [Motorola Retail Packaging]: Cell Phones & Service

My primary use for them will be for snowboarding in the winter and for the driving range in the summer.

I have a Sumsung T10 mp3 player that has Bluetooth also.

**exec849** · 03-24-2008, 01:53 PM

I have a pair of 1 week old JBL's that I will sell for $75

**Slawek** · 03-25-2008, 05:10 AM

gimme model # and pics? email them to me

03-22-2008, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Buying earphones -- help! My iPod earphones kicked the bucket, and I need a new set. I want to buy a set of Shure SE210's from a guy off a forum.. they are gently used for 2 weeks, cleaned and disinfected the rubber pieces.. $120 shipped. Anyone have recommendations or warnings about buying used earphones?? Anyone own these and can vouch for them? ------------------ --- Down Under ---

03-22-2008, 08:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	Yeah I'm very well aware of fakes on eBay, I wrote a guide on spotting fake Sennheiser CX300's.. it shot me up to top 100 reviewer on eBay... :P I know these are real, the user did not like the fit and is going back to Shure E2C, so to my benefit I can get them for $120.. still warranty till Dec 2009 apparently. I dunno might give them a shot.. ------------------ --- Down Under ---

03-22-2008, 01:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
2gen99GS VM Member Posts: 1,012 Location: San Andreas Join Date: Dec 2004 Ride: audi a4 Fav Mod: Class: Street	Sennheiser ftw.. i use Sony MDR V150, they are okay... good for music writting, they work well with my ipod video, and i am still using the ipod buds for my touch. i would like better but i bought them brand new for $19.99, i used to have Sennheiser hd 205 but sold them to a friend. dont buy them used.. you need those things to be fresh ------------------ car has been sold! something new for summer...

03-22-2008, 07:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
cwiniarz VM Member Posts: 2,745 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2003 Infiniti G35 Fav Mod: Class:	What kind of music do you like? For Rock I'd recommend going for something like a Grado SSR80 , you can also go for the SR225 and SR325i, but they will need amplification. Denon AH-D2000 is also very nice headphone, a bit too much Bass for my taste, but perfect for someone that likes a lot of Bass. Don't buy in-ear used, disinfected or not, it's disgusting. ------------------ --=Chris=-- If NISMO stands for Nissan Motorsports, Does HOMO stand for Honda Motorsports?

03-22-2008, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	What about the Skull Candy Full Metal Jacket? Dell : Skullcandy Full Metal Jacket Earbud - 9mm - Pink : Speakers & Headphones : Home & Home Office Minus the pink :P PS: i couldn't stand the CX300's, cord noise was ridiculous, everytime it hit any clothing it transmitted like a stethescope.. just the cord design was terrible, like the ribbed design ------------------ --- Down Under --- Last edited by Slawek; 03-22-2008 at 11:28 PM.

03-22-2008, 07:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
steffie VM Member Posts: 123 Join Date: Jan 2008 Ride: 2001 Saturn LS1 Fav Mod: leather over canvas seats Class: Street	I've never bought used ones before, but I did buy a replacement set of iPod earphones from eBay, brand new. When they arrived, not only were they a fake, cheap knockoff, but they broke within 10 min of opening the package Honestly, the best pair of earphones (and I've tried MANY, because I'm very rough on my gear and go through headphones on a monthly basis) were under $20 and came from Wal-Mart- they're those steel noise-reduction earbuds, and they had identical sound quality to the original iPod earphones WITH the added bonus of fitting in the ear better and blocking outside sounds. I've had them for about two months now and they haven't broken, which is a record for me. I don't know if there are Wal-Marts in Australia, though?

03-23-2008, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
cwiniarz VM Member Posts: 2,745 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2003 Infiniti G35 Fav Mod: Class:	Skull Candy are nice looking but they sounds like crap you're on the right track with the shure's, I would also take a look at the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 3's Earphones \| iPod Earphones \| Ultimate Ears super.fi 3 Studio \| Ultimate Ears I've heard decent reviews about the Klipsch products as well - Custom-1 Headphones, Earphones, Noise-Isolating Headphones ------------------ --=Chris=-- If NISMO stands for Nissan Motorsports, Does HOMO stand for Honda Motorsports?

03-23-2008, 08:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	I'll take a look at those before buying, but I want to get something from FUture Shop coz I have a gift card ------------------ --- Down Under ---

03-23-2008, 09:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kace VM Member Posts: 18,783 Location: Kitchener Join Date: Nov 2003 Ride: 2002 Honda S2000 Fav Mod: Ian Law Track School Class:	Since we're on the topic of headphones. I've been meaning to order the Motorola S9 Bluetooth Headphones. I read a bunch of reviews on them on the net but I'm just wondering if anyone has actually tried them? Amazon.com: Motorola MOTOROKR S9 Bluetooth Active Headphones [Motorola Retail Packaging]: Cell Phones & Service My primary use for them will be for snowboarding in the winter and for the driving range in the summer. I have a Sumsung T10 mp3 player that has Bluetooth also. ------------------ Mike R. 2002 Honda S2000 2004 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer Edition 1998 Dodge Durango SLT - For sale

03-24-2008, 01:53 PM	#10 (permalink)
exec849 VM Member Posts: 307 Location: Cambridge Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 2000 Ford Focus Fav Mod: Class: Show	I have a pair of 1 week old JBL's that I will sell for $75

03-25-2008, 05:10 AM	#11 (permalink)
Slawek VM Member Posts: 4,479 Location: Sydney, Australia Join Date: Jul 2004 Ride: 1998 VW Golf CL Fav Mod: Class: Street	gimme model # and pics? email them to me ------------------ --- Down Under ---

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