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Earphones or Headphones?

Abs — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:13:47 GMT

I see a lot of people wearing big headphones these days, on-the-go, running, even in the office for normal conference calls. Makes me wonder if the trends are changing? Are standard earphones supplied with the mobile not sufficient enough? Or is it because we just love wireless/ Bluetooth tech capabilities, especially when it comes to music?

Some of the names that come to my mind immediately are Bose, Sony and 50 cents & Dr Dre…What do you guys prefer?

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

sheepdog — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 18:37:29 GMT

I always thought people who were big headphones whilst walking down the street these days look right idiots! Mind you I like the in-ear canal type* for phones/hands free as at least you are aware of the surroundings rather than being immersed. Big headphones for conf calls....sure "conf calls"

But on a flight then its a big noise-cancelling headphone set for me. Not really fussed over the make but as long as its not too ostentatious, its fine.

* yet it doesn't matter as people still insist on talking to me when I have them in even though they realise its not a natural thing to have wires coming out of my ears. And yes, really I can't hear you when its obvious I've got the big headset on so why start talking before I've taking them off.......

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

anticpated — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:15:16 GMT

I prefer to wear earphones when I'm out. Although if it's clarity I'm looking for indoors I use a pair of AKG closed-backs - whilst only being around 20dB attentuation are good enough for my needs.

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Abs — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 19:38:32 GMT

Sheepdog wrote:

Yes, the noise cancellation feature is one of the main USPs - wonder if that can built with earphones too?

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

anticpated — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:09:08 GMT

I often why people do this to me?

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

adamtemp64 — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:15:16 GMT

On a plane/train my panasonic hc500 noise canceling headsets. with a griffin mic adptor for the iphone on the train

When walking about My Plantronics backbeat 903 bluetooth headset

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:27:17 GMT

I like my Sony inner earphones, so much more comfy than normal earphones.

Got to say, I'm not a fan of the Beats style headsets. Far too hipster for my liking.

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Abs — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 16:59:22 GMT

@Anonymous wrote:
I like my Sony inner earphones, so much more comfy than normal earphones.

Got to say, I'm not a fan of the Beats style headsets. Far too hipster for my liking.

"Sony inner earphones" - I've never tried 'em but always wondered how do they fit so well? Ear size differs, don't they?

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

jonsie — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:01:36 GMT

I think they come with a variety of ear grommets?

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:05:37 GMT

And a Swiss Army knife with a gadget similar to the one for removing stones from horses' shoes

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

jonsie — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 17:09:49 GMT

Ihave one of those but don't fancy sticking it in my ears!

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:25:15 GMT

@jonsie wrote:
I think they come with a variety of ear grommets?

Indeed. I seem to suffer from small ear canals (please don't hold this against me) so "normal" earphones hurt after a short time. Plus the sound quality is so much better than standard earphones.

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Abs — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:10:55 GMT

What do you guys think about Apple's new Earpods that's currently supplied with iPhone 5. It comes with a storage/ travel case and can be purchased separately as an accessory if you want to use it with your existing devices. Great design?

PS: I've got a feeling wanty will love these!!

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:27:38 GMT

They look good, but the lack of rubberised grommits could mean a painful listening experience for some...not sure about that. They'd have to go some to beat my sennheisers...£25 and the best ones I've ever had. They've lasted over 2 years too which is a record for me and headphones!

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:04:26 GMT

@Abs wrote:
What do you guys think about Apple's new Earpods that's currently supplied with iPhone 5. It comes with a storage/ travel case and can be purchased separately as an accessory if you want to use it with your existing devices. Great design?

PS: I've got a feeling @Anonymous will love these!!

Ummm....Nah, I'm pretty loyal to my Sony's. They do look more comfortable than standard ones though.

Just got my son some of the Skullcandy earphones with his £10 o2 voucher and put some towards it, he's pretty chuffed with them.

Why do my posts always say "

Your post has been changed because invalid HTML was found in the message body. The invalid HTML has been removed. Please review the message and submit the message when you are satisfied." when I try to submit them? *stamps feet*

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

Anonymous — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:04:44 GMT

Not sure myself yet about the new Apple Buds, guess I need to wait till Monday when I start using them on my daily commute before making judgement on them

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

anticpated — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:40:13 GMT

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Re: Earphones or Headphones?

anticpated — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:42:16 GMT

I use sennheiser plugs and grey work fine.

Re: Earphones or Headphones?

anticpated — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 23:20:45 GMT

Sorry autocorrect gone mad there.