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Does anybody have any around $200 to $300 earbuds they can recommend. Thanks for the help.

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Is there any specific reason why you pick earbuds instead of on-ear/over-ear?

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Is there any specific reason why you pick earbuds instead of on-ear/over-ear?

I would like to use them in the car and while I'm running while I'm sleeping. sleeping with on ear headphones is not that comfortable

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Given that OP will be sleeping with them (that came up after you posted) I would stay away from these. I used to own a pair and they moved around a lot when I slept in them.

I would like to use them in the car and while I'm running while I'm sleeping. sleeping with on ear headphones is not that comfortable

I loved the shure se425. I like them even more than the 535 (I've owned both for an extended period of time) for $300, they're probably my favorite pair of in ears.

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Try looking into Monster Turbine Copper's. I've had a pair for the last 5 years that I used when I couldn't carry much or was walking to class. They are definitely bass-heavy (but so fun!), but give great clarity and sound stage compared to my other headphones. They also stay in my ears nicely (with the included ear clip thing) and have some very nice tips on them.

 

Having said that, I have not tried any other premium IEM's as I moved into full-size headphones after I bought these.

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Try looking into Monster Turbine Copper's. I've had a pair for the last 5 years that I used when I couldn't carry much or was walking to class. They are definitely bass-heavy (but so fun!), but give great clarity and sound stage compared to my other headphones. They also stay in my ears nicely (with the included ear clip thing) and have some very nice tips on them.

Having said that, I have not tried any other premium IEM's as I moved into full-size headphones after I bought these.

Turbines are okay, but the weight is just unpleasant. If OP is anything like me, they won't be willing to use the ear clip either. Also, the cable on them is absolutely horrendous.

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Turbines are okay, but the weight is just unpleasant. If OP is anything like me, they won't be willing to use the ear clip either. Also, the cable on them is absolutely horrendous.

You are absolutely correct on the weight, they are heavy and are useless without the clip. I haven't had a problem with the cable yet though.

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You are absolutely correct on the weight, they are heavy and are useless without the clip. I haven't had a problem with the cable yet though.

If you leave the cable in the little carrying couch for a few months, it will not, under any circumstances, be comfy again.

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