On Aug 12, 9:18*pm, RichD wrote:
I have the standard earpod set, which came with my
armband MP3 player. *It pops out every 2 minutes.
How did these things become the standard design?
They suck.
So now i'm looking for the earbud style, i.e. inside the
ear. *They range from $8 to $40, and Shure offers a set,
over $100?!? *For something so small, how can there
be such a range? Is there really such quality difference?
They are all sealed in blister packs, there's no chance
to compare. *Even if there were, differences in
environment, time of day, etc. swamp perceptual
discernment.
How would you go about testing these things, in the lab?
--
Rich
http://www.etymotic.com/
Good product...stupid name. Biggest problem is losing them. Second
biggest problem is ear wax. They have replaceable filters, just don't
lose the kit you get when you buy them. Third biggest problem: they
fit tight in your ear canal. There is always a potential to damage
your ear due to the good fit. You can generate very high SPL levels.
Just use common sense.
Etymotic used to be really expensive, but I think the patent expired.
Lots of clones now. I really wouldn't advise getting the top of the
line. They are cheaper from 3rd party vendors than the factory
website.