Hardware In-ear Headphones - Calling in Audiophiles!

[Foxi4]

A friend of mine wants to buy a pair of in-ear headphones, but I'm no audiophile, so I'll have to ask you guys for council. So-far there's two pairs in consideration, but I'm open for suggestions. The price range is rather low, up to +/- $30.

Sennheiser CX 215
22 Hz - 20 kHz
16 Ohm
110 dB

Creative EP-660
6 Hz - 23 kHz
16 Ohm
106 dB

Thoughts?

 

[emmanu888]

I don't use those headphones but, the PS Vita in-ear headphones suits me well, is cheap and has great audio quality. I use it with everything i have, whether its my smartphone, laptop, Vita and even on my PS4. They really do the job

 

[yusuo]

I got a pair of sennheiser cx400-ii. They're amazing and they cost me £24 on eBay, I think that's around your price point in $

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sennheiser-CX400-Canalphones_Portable-Audio_review

Features
Fit Design In-Ear only
Sensitivity 114 dB
Frequency Response 17 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance 16 ohms
Colour Black
Connectivity Type Wired
Noise Canceling Without Noise Canceling
Cable Length 1.2 m
Plug Type 3.5 mm

 

[Foxi4]

I got a pair of sennheiser cx400-ii. They're amazing and they cost me £24 on eBay, I think that's around your price point in $

http://www.trustedreviews.com/Sennheiser-CX400-Canalphones_Portable-Audio_review

Features
Fit Design In-Ear only
Sensitivity 114 dB
Frequency Response 17 Hz - 22 kHz
Impedance 16 ohms
Colour Black
Connectivity Type Wired
Noise Canceling Without Noise Canceling
Cable Length 1.2 m
Plug Type 3.5 mm

I forgot to mention an important factor... the headphones have to be pink or red "because stylish". Again, they're not for me, they're for a friend from my study group.

 

[Tom Bombadildo]

Had a pair in mind, but then you said they had to be in red/pink

So I've got nothing now.

I was originally going to recommend some Klipsch S4s, they have amazing sound quality and right now you can find a pair for £34.99 at Amazon. If all else fails, these are definitely the ones. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008X9Q0JK/ref=noref?ie=UTF8&psc=1&s=electronics

EDIT: They also have a Rugged version for ~£45 or so that are in red, but that's a little above your budget.

 

[Lanlan]

Check out Meelectronics stuff. They're pretty popular on Head-fi, I've owned two pairs and they're quite good. For reference I also have some Grado SR-80is and a pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50s. I currently use the M31s when I'm out and about, but their price seems to have shot up a ton. I got them for about $30 on amazon. I had the M9s before that and they were almost as good, and cheaper.

 

[yusuo]

I forgot to mention an important factor... the headphones have to be pink or red "because stylish". Again, they're not for me, they're for a friend from my study group.

Yeah you're severely limiting your options, either way go with sennheisers always preferred them on a budget to anything else

 

[AceWarhead]

These BrainWavz M5s I've been using are amazing for the money, although I don't know if copper is close enough for "red"
http://www.amazon.com/Brainwavz-In-...8&qid=1397855151&sr=8-3&keywords=brainwavz+m5
These SoundMAGICS are also great for the money, and in a much brighter red.
http://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-No...TF8&qid=1397855235&sr=8-2&keywords=soundMagic

 

[mrtofu]

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