Re: Better headphones for iPod?

[Arny Krueger]

"wyneken" > wrote in message
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> I am thinking of taking the plunge and getting a portable mp3 player.
> I assume that the first thing I will want to do will be to swap out
> the little "earbuds" for a decent set of headphones.
>
> I wonder if anyone could suggest a lightweight and reasonably durable
> upgrade? I listen mostly to jazz and indie rock, and in this context
> obviously do not expect audiophile-quality sound.
>
> At the local audio store they seem to favor a range of modestly priced
> Sennheisers, but I wonder if there are better choices?

Check out Futuresonics earphones and Shure E-3s.

[Morris]

Grado SR 60 or SR 80 headphones should be ideal for you.


"wyneken" > wrote in message
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>
> I am thinking of taking the plunge and getting a portable mp3 player. I
> assume that the first thing I will want to do will be to swap out the
> little
> "earbuds" for a decent set of headphones.
>
> I wonder if anyone could suggest a lightweight and reasonably durable
> upgrade? I listen mostly to jazz and indie rock, and in this context
> obviously do not expect audiophile-quality sound.
>
> At the local audio store they seem to favor a range of modestly priced
> Sennheisers, but I wonder if there are better choices?
>
> Thanks!
>
> ~/stav
>