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Is there any even similar to that? Price is about the price of siberias or carcharias, I really like listening to music, but gaming also takes up a big role in my free time, but my budget isnt really high, so should I stick with my earbuds (http://www.sportsdirect.com/no-fear-stereo-earphones-755010?colcode=75501001/ Samsung Galaxy S2 original earbuds) and buy a pair of siberias or there are any other options?

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There are plenty of options. If you want to listen to music outside of the house, you'll want to pick something that has a good soundstage without sacrificing noise isolation. Positional cues are better perceived from larger headphones (generally speaking), but IEMs could work as well. I suggest buying Creative Aurvana Live! headphones if you need something to take out and about and for gaming, but their sound isolation is poor. Sennheiser HD 439 and Sony MDR-V6 are good at all of the above (but the V6s are really neutral-sounding, so if you prefer a sound signature leaning towards bass, mids, treble, and such, I don't recommend them). If I'm misinterpreting you and you want IEMs for gaming, HiFiMAN RE0s are good, but they're not so great for listening to music.

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I think the OP and title is confusing. You mean headphones to replace your earbuds?

earbuds to replace headphones :D

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earbuds to replace headphones :D

In that case, I stand by the HiFiMAN RE0s. I can think of a plethora of different IEMs for listening to music, but not many of them are necessarily great for gaming because they have limited soundstages by design.

 

EDIT: I looked around a little and Philips Fidelio S1s might work for you, but they're pretty expensive.

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Sennheiser CX215. Best earbuds I have ever used, and they are like 25 bucks

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The Klipsch S4 maybe?

What is the difference between  Klipsch S4 and  Klipsch S4a?

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What is the difference between  Klipsch S4 and  Klipsch S4a?

One has a microphone with a pause/play button and the other doesn't (a means optimized for Android). S4i is meant for iOS and has a three-button inline with microphone.

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One has a microphone with a pause/play button and the other doesn't (a means optimized for Android). S4i is meant for iOS and has a three-button inline with microphone.

Yes this, was about to post this.

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One has a microphone with a pause/play button and the other doesn't (a means optimized for Android). S4i is meant for iOS and has a three-button inline with microphone.

What is the sound signature on these earphones?

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What is the sound signature on these earphones?

Unless you're a basshead, I wouldn't recommend them because they have a very bassy sound signature. Plus, they have a bit of sibilance, and hissing depending on the device you plug them into. They're very sensitive and have a low impedance. If you want something good across the board, I recommend HiFiMAN RE0s. Klipsch S4s just aren't that great. They'll do the job, but you can do better. Suffice it to say, they aren't popular just because people decided they should be.

 

RE0s might sound too analytical. You might want to consider HiFiMAN RE400s if you want a neutral sound signature with a hint of warmth. They aren't too boring to listen to but they sound excellent.

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The only earbud that I've tried that can actually surpass some high-end open type full-sized headphone for its dimension and wideness is the fitear (fitear.jp). Sent shivers to my spine and raised hairs on my arms....

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Klipsch s4's aren't that good.

 

What is your budget?

Around the price of siberias

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Around the price of siberias

That's kind of vague. Siberia V2s on Amazon range from $70 to $100. HiFiMan RE400 and Ultimate Ears UE600 are my top two picks. VSonic GR06 are great if you can be bothered to buy them on ebay (they ship from Hong Kong). Shure SE215s are good, too.

Want to find parts in your budget? Logical Increments is the guide you need. | In the market for a headset? Read this thread. | If you're looking for headphones, please refer to this thread. | Stop being backhanded when offering advice.

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