looking for headphones

acmf74
acmf74 Posts: 936
edited July 2011 in The Clubhouse
I was looking for a new pair of headphones for my iPhone4. Can anyone recommend me a pair for around $100?

Thanks.
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited July 2011
    do you care over the ear? on ear? in ear? open or closed?
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited July 2011
    In ear. I was looking at the Bose mie2i for the apple iPhone4
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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited July 2011
    For in ear, I really like the Klipsch image s4. I currently have the Klipsch promedia headphones which have the same driver as the s4 and a built in mic for your iPhone. I don't know if they sound exactly the same as the s4, but they sound great and cost a fair amount less (some places were closing them out online recently).
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,824
    edited July 2011
    i would avoid bose, you can probably get better quality for cheaper, the klipsch are a good choice. I would also look at Nuforce, Shure SE-115 also get very good reviews and you can usually find them on amazon ranging from 50-100 bucks.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • Gadabout
    Gadabout Posts: 1,072
    edited July 2011
    You mentioned that it was for your iPhone4. I assume that means you want a mic and on off toggle also? I heard the Audeo Perfect Bass. They sounded OK. I opted for the next model up, the Audeo Perfect Fit and I'm really happy with them.

    A few good places for research are:
    - Earphone Solutions. They have a decent amount of reviews on products and have best of lists.

    - Head Room tests everything they sell. They have performance comparison graphs that you can do for different headphones (which I really liked).

    - Last but not least, is Head-Fi. It will take some time to wade through all the information, but hopefully it will help you make a decision about what to get, for the type of music you like in the price range you would like to spend. Joker has compiled a 80 headphone shootout. Some of the models may have been discontinued, but it is a good starting point. The other thread by Joker that may interest you is the 183 pair of IEM's review

    Hope that helps,
    Scott



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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 936
    edited July 2011
    thanks everyone!

    this board is really an excellent source of info.

    Anthony
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited July 2011
    If your looking at Bose you may as well get Beats by Dre. In your price range you should consider Audio Technica, Sennheiser, Shure, and maybe Klipsch.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited July 2011
    I am happy with my entry level Shures.
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  • Topper
    Topper Posts: 403
    edited July 2011
    If you ain't in a rush - you might want to wait for Polk's new headphones line :)

    Polk Audio Introduces Industry's First Line of High Performance Headphones Designed Specifically for Athletes and Active Individuals

    Performance Line-up Includes Both UltraFit Sports and UltraFocus Noise Cancelation Models

    http://www.polkaudio.com/partners/press.php?id=109
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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited July 2011
    I second the S4 Klipsch headphones as I have the X10i and love them. I got them from headphone.com as mentioned about as they have great service, and included a pair of foam, Comply inserts which are far better than the stock ones.

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    Jake
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