Headphones Vs. Earbuds?

[z123killer]

Earbuds- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/jvc-gumy-plus-in-ear-headphones-black/4146265.p?id=1218457009015&skuId=4146265  ($10)  

Headphones- http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-zx-series-on-ear-headphones-black/8618232.p?id=1219354098299&skuId=8618232  ($20)

 

Which should I buy? And do you have any other recommendations in the price range

 

(Don't base your decision off of portability)  

 

 

[Dackzy]

these bad boys are better than those two , but you will have to wait about 15-30 days

[DigitalHermit]

Between the two, go for the Sony ones...

 

I've tried the JVC Gumy In-Ears at one of the shops here... I cannot recommend them unless you have a good equalizer on your device...

[gilang01]

59 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

these bad boys are better than those two , but you will have to wait about 15-30 days

I agree with this guy. for $5, they sound PHENOMENAL. 

I can't wrap my head around how good they sounded. 

[z123killer]

10 hours ago, Dackzy said:

these bad boys are better than those two , but you will have to wait about 15-30 days

 

9 hours ago, gilang01 said:

I agree with this guy. for $5, they sound PHENOMENAL. 

I can't wrap my head around how good they sounded. 

I would prefer a suggestion form BestBuy because I have a gift card that I don't need

[ToeJullar]

Former Bestbuy audio salesperson here ;^)

I went and bought a crap ton of cheap earbuds one day and these were my favorites 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/skullcandy-inkd-2-earbud-headphones-black/6461052.p?id=1218738048111&skuId=6461052

 

Sony's only decent headphones are their Extra Bass Lineup, the rest is just gonna be similar cheap drivers up sold because of the brand name.


Although, now I only flex with $300+ headphones running off an AMP/DAC for that sweet crispy clarity.

[z123killer]

5 minutes ago, ToeJullar said:

Former Bestbuy audio salesperson here ;^)

I went and bought a crap ton of cheap earbuds one day and these were my favorites 

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/skullcandy-inkd-2-earbud-headphones-black/6461052.p?id=1218738048111&skuId=6461052

 

Sony's only decent headphones are their Extra Bass Lineup, the rest is just gonna be similar cheap drivers up sold because of the brand name.


Although, now I only flex with $300+ headphones running off an AMP/DAC for that sweet crispy clarity.

Are the skullcandy's better then these: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sony-zx-series-on-ear-headphones-black/8618232.p?id=1219354098299&skuId=8618232

[ToeJullar]

14 minutes ago, z123killer said:

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Hmm.  No, the skullcandy earbuds are not better than those sony headphones.  30 mm driver for $20 is pretty decent.  The range of frequency is also really good.

 

Those are going to be a lot more comfortable to wear too.  I'd always recommend a headphone over earbud whenever possible since earbuds focus on offering portability foremost.

 

 

[z123killer]

1 minute ago, ToeJullar said:

Hmm.  No, the skullcandy earbuds are not better than those sony headphones.  30 mm driver for $20 is pretty decent.  The range of frequency is also really good.

 

Those are going to be a lot more comfortable to wear too.  I'd always recommend a headphone over earbud whenever possible.

 

Earbuds focus on offering portability foremost.

 

 

Yeah I am not really looking for portability right now I just want good sound and durability 

[z123killer]

On 6/17/2016 at 5:00 AM, Dackzy said:

these bad boys are better than those two , but you will have to wait about 15-30 days

Thanks a lot for the suggestion, but what would you recommend out of the 2 I linked?

[Dackzy]

10 minutes ago, z123killer said:

Thanks a lot for the suggestion, but what would you recommend out of the 2 I linked?

Well I can't find anything about the JVC ones, but JVC usually have good budget headphones. The Sony ones are okay for the price, from I can find.

[z123killer]

16 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Well I can't find anything about the JVC ones, but JVC usually have good budget headphones. The Sony ones are okay for the price, from I can find.

These are the specs of both from the manufacturer's website:

JVC Gumy Plus:

 

Driver Unit	11mm
Magnet type	Neodymium
Frequency Response	10-20,000Hz
Nominal Impedance	16ohms
Sensitivity	103dB/1mW
Max. Input Capability	200mW(IEC)
Cord Length	1.0m
Weight (without cord)	4.1g
Plug	iPhone compatible, Gold Plated
Accessory	silicone ear piece : 3 pairs (small, medium, large)

 

Sony MDR-ZX110:

 

Microphone

 

Design and Sound Features

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

COLOR OPTIONS

WEIGHT

CLOSED TYPE

DYNAMIC TYPE

DRIVER UNIT

DIAPHRAGM

FREQUENCY RESPONSE (HZ)

SENSITIVITIES (DB/MW)

IMPEDANCE (OHM)

CORD TYPE

CORD LENGTH

PLUG

UNIT OF MICROPHONE

DIRECTION OF IN-LINE MICROPHONE

WEARING STYLE

 

MDR-ZX110

 

MDR-ZX110

• Operating instructions
• Warranty card

whiteblack

• 4.23 oz

• Yes

• Yes

• 1.18 in dynamic – Dome type

• -

• 12–22,000Hz

• 98 dB/mW

• 24 ohm (1KHz)

• Y-Shape

• 3.94 ft

• Gold-plated L-shaped stereo mini

• -

• -

• Headband
• Over-ear

 

MDR-ZX110AP

 

MDR-ZX110AP

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• PET

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• Electret Condenser Microphone

• Omni Direction

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[Dackzy]

2 minutes ago, z123killer said:

SNIP

OH specs means nothing.

[z123killer]

1 minute ago, Dackzy said:

OH specs means nothing.

Yeah I know that you need to listen to them in person but I am pretty sure the headphones in the same price range of earphones would beat the quality of the earphones but you would sacrifice portability 

[Dackzy]

1 minute ago, z123killer said:

Yeah I know that you need to listen to them in person but I am pretty sure the headphones in the same price range of earphones would beat the quality of the earphones but you would sacrifice portability 

Nope in ear usually gives about the same quality as normal headphones... If you can try the sony ones and you like them, then get them. (the same goes for the JVC, but I don't think you can try in ear )

[z123killer]

3 minutes ago, Dackzy said:

Nope in ear usually gives about the same quality as normal headphones... If you can try the sony ones and you like them, then get them. (the same goes for the JVC, but I don't think you can try in ear )

Neither are available to try, but I bought the JVC ones about 2 days ago and i am no audiophile or anything but they sounded normal to me. The reason I want to know if the Sony headphones are better is because i am going to give the JVC ones to my brother so I would have a choice to get the JVC or the Sony and the reason i am leaning more over to sony is because i think they would be more comfortable 

[Dackzy]

3 minutes ago, z123killer said:

Neither are available to try, but I bought the JVC ones about 2 days ago and i am no audiophile or anything but they sounded normal to me. The reason I want to know if the Sony headphones are better is because i am going to give the JVC ones to my brother so I would have a choice to get the JVC or the Sony and the reason i am leaning more over to sony is because i think they would be more comfortable 

They should be about the same in audio quality. The comfort well I don't think the pads are very good and I have no idea about the clamping force, so yeah sorry I can't help anymore...