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atomicmonkey101
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Hi Everyone,

 

I'm looking for some ear buds for about $50 (+/- 15ish). My main concerns are durability and sound quality. To some extent I would also like them to be comfortable. Not like driving a nail into my ear every time I put them in. I have looked around a bit and cant really find some fairly definitive answers as to what are generally considered good ear buds. btw, I dont really have a preference for in canal or not.

 

If you have some knowledge to impart about the experience you have had and products that I should either get or completely avoid, please leave it here. 

 

thanks very much! :)

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The Apple EarPods and Xiaomi's Pistons are pretty good in my opinion. My EarPods never quit on me.

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The Apple EarPods and Xiaomi's Pistons are pretty good in my opinion. My EarPods never quit on me.

 I have trashed two pairs of apple ear buds even though I treat my headphones well. But Ill check out the Xiaomi's'. thanks

 

Edit: Wow, those Xiaomis look really nice. Have you had much experience with them?

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VSD1's from Vsonic are nice, was sent a pair today and I have been enjoying them. 

 

sweet, thanks.

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If you can spend a bit extra, look into the VSD3 from V sonic.  They're similar to the SE215 in sound, but like 1/3 the price.

 

Last I checked I think they're around $45?

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I like the NuForce NE-600X if you're looking for a super cheap option. VSD1S was good too if you like spending more.

 

If you can spend a bit extra, look into the VSD3 from V sonic.  They're similar to the SE215 in sound, but like 1/3 the price.

 

Last I checked I think they're around $45?

 

definitely not - that's what the v1's cost usually.

 

http://www.amazon.com/VSONIC-VSD3S-Professional-Inner-Ear-Earphones/dp/B00LL4C48K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414639546&sr=8-1&keywords=vsd3

http://www.amazon.com/Dynamic-Noise-Isolation-Earphones-Earbuds-Headphone/dp/B00ISL3PPU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1414639587&sr=8-1&keywords=vsd1s

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Aww, nsyed got his VSD3 for $45 I think, so I was thinking thats how much they were.

 

 

They are $45 on "penonaudio" nsyed said, (where he got them) but I can't get the page to load for me.

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If you can spend a bit extra, look into the VSD3 from V sonic.  They're similar to the SE215 in sound, but like 1/3 the price.

 

Last I checked I think they're around $45?

 

 

 

 

Aww, nsyed got his VSD3 for $45 I think, so I was thinking thats how much they were.

 

 

They are $45 on "penonaudio" nsyed said, (where he got them) but I can't get the page to load for me.

 

So the VDS3's are a good option? are the cables durable? Sorry for the questions but I really dont want to be buying a new pair in 6 months time.

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