Best earbuds for $40 or less

Mistercheif · 09-10-2008, 02:28 PM

Hi, i currently have a zune 30GB, and i am planning on getting a 120GB. What are the best ear buds i can get for $40 dollars or less (keep in mind that i will most likely not get them till i buy the 120GB, in a few weeks)? I want comfortable, with noise blocking capabilities.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions

SilentWalrus · 09-10-2008, 02:56 PM

Skullcandy - Smokin' Bud Ear Bud Headphones - Black - SC-SBBC3.5ST

Skullcandy smokin' buds are amazing.
I have them and love them.

Mistercheif · 09-10-2008, 04:47 PM

In looking at replies to other earphone/headphone threads, i came across recommendations of Sennheiser. As the Sennheiser Cx400s are $45.00 on amazon, would that be a good choice?

runtohell121 · 09-10-2008, 04:51 PM

JVC Marshmallows are pretty good... for under $20 also

SilentWalrus · 09-10-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistercheif

In looking at replies to other earphone/headphone threads, i came across recommendations of Sennheiser. As the Sennheiser Cx400s are $45.00 on amazon, would that be a good choice?

Sennheisers are amazing.

WhatTheHelllIsSka · 09-10-2008, 05:12 PM

Sennheisers are definitely amazing, but yesterday I got some Smokin' Buds after my friend let me hear hers. 20 bucks at Circuit City. (Sorry SW =X ) I already love them dude. The bass is amazing.

SilentWalrus · 09-10-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatTheHelllIsSka

Sennheisers are definitely amazing, but yesterday I got some Smokin' Buds after my friend let me hear hers. 20 bucks at Circuit City. (Sorry SW =X ) I already love them dude. The bass is amazing.

Best Buy does price match other major competitors.

WhatTheHelllIsSka · 09-11-2008, 06:50 AM

Haha I suppose. It's cause on the website the buds were still 29.99 at Best Buy. So I just decided to make a short trip and go to Circuit City where they were already 19.99. I'll most likely get my Zune from Best Buy though. I have an ex-gf who works there

helluvagood · 09-11-2008, 08:48 PM

buddy if you want the best quality sound for under 40, look no further

get the Koss Porta Pros headphones
Koss PortaPro Headphones Headphone reviews - CNET Reviews

you can buy them on ebay, new for under 40

New and used koss porta pro, iPod MP3 Accessories, A V Accessories Cables on eBay.ca

pretty sweet eh?!

Mistercheif · 09-12-2008, 12:34 PM

The Koss Porta Pros look great, but unfortunately, i need earbuds, because i need something small enough to fit in my marching band uniform pockets, so i can bring it for the bus ride for away games. If i didn't have that, i would definately get the Koss Porta Pros, since they are $40.71 (with case) on amazon.

ryan16r · 09-12-2008, 06:50 PM

I have Skull Candy's as well, and I love them. I got them last weekend at Staples for like $12.

willyballer · 09-12-2008, 07:55 PM

i got the JVC marchmallows for 10 bucks on amazon and they're really good so far. Especially for the price

ACE_123 · 09-14-2008, 08:17 AM

I would agree with willyballer
The JVC marshmellow are really good

snowboarda42 · 09-14-2008, 01:30 PM

I use the ones supplied with ipods

Locke · 09-14-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by snowboarda42

I use the ones supplied with ipods

Ha ha ha, crap sound quality, thy name is Apple earbuds. Seriously, the bass is emaciated, and they...squeak, squeal, or something of the like on the treble side of the scale.

Mistercheif · 09-22-2008, 05:35 PM

I've just ordered the zune 120 today from zune originals (free inscription ftw!), and i decided to buy the Sennheiser CX400s from amazon. And even better, whatever dealer that is selling through amazon gives free standard (3-5 day) shipping, and they must be in delaware, since there is NO SALES TAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w00t!!!!!!!!!!

Ontario · 09-22-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mistercheif

I've just ordered the zune 120 today from zune originals (free inscription ftw!), and i decided to buy the Sennheiser CX400s from amazon. And even better, whatever dealer that is selling through amazon gives free standard (3-5 day) shipping, and they must be in delaware, since there is NO SALES TAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w00t!!!!!!!!!!

Thats good to hear (get it? cause they are headphones. *Ahem*).

Epoc · 09-23-2008, 03:44 PM

I don't know. the skullcandies are good, but I found that they break a little too easy. If you have $40, go with the premium zune headphones. they sound great, and they have indestructable wireing. I had to order a new pair because the headphone blew out. FREE REPLACEMENTS!!!!!

Mistercheif · 09-24-2008, 05:58 PM

My earbuds should get here tomorrow, thanks to the free FedEx shipping. I will post my thoughts on them tomorrow or friday.

birdman · 09-24-2008, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epoc

they have indestructable wireing.

I beg to differ. My friend had his 80 stolen with the premium buds still in. We found the dude who took them a day later and we don't know what he did to them but the cord looked like it had been stuck inside a blender.

09-10-2008, 02:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
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helluvagood Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western Canada Posts: 437 Reputation: 16	buddy if you want the best quality sound for under 40, look no further get the Koss Porta Pros headphones Koss PortaPro Headphones Headphone reviews - CNET Reviews you can buy them on ebay, new for under 40 New and used koss porta pro, iPod MP3 Accessories, A V Accessories Cables on eBay.ca pretty sweet eh?! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Mistercheif Squirt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Reputation: 10	I've made my decision I've just ordered the zune 120 today from zune originals (free inscription ftw!), and i decided to buy the Sennheiser CX400s from amazon. And even better, whatever dealer that is selling through amazon gives free standard (3-5 day) shipping, and they must be in delaware, since there is NO SALES TAX!!!!!!!!!!!!!! w00t!!!!!!!!!!

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Epoc Experienced Zuner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Vermont Posts: 180 Reputation: 18	I don't know. the skullcandies are good, but I found that they break a little too easy. If you have $40, go with the premium zune headphones. they sound great, and they have indestructable wireing. I had to order a new pair because the headphone blew out. FREE REPLACEMENTS!!!!! __________________ \nn/===IRON MAIDEN RULES===\nn/ Xbox live/Zune= Epocilyps. Invites are fine. need people with zunes on my friends list. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

09-10-2008, 04:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mistercheif Squirt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Reputation: 10	In looking at replies to other earphone/headphone threads, i came across recommendations of Sennheiser. As the Sennheiser Cx400s are $45.00 on amazon, would that be a good choice?

09-10-2008, 05:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
WhatTheHelllIsSka Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where you live Posts: 87 Reputation: 15	Sennheisers are definitely amazing, but yesterday I got some Smokin' Buds after my friend let me hear hers. 20 bucks at Circuit City. (Sorry SW =X ) I already love them dude. The bass is amazing.

09-11-2008, 06:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
WhatTheHelllIsSka Zuner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where you live Posts: 87 Reputation: 15	Haha I suppose. It's cause on the website the buds were still 29.99 at Best Buy. So I just decided to make a short trip and go to Circuit City where they were already 19.99. I'll most likely get my Zune from Best Buy though. I have an ex-gf who works there

09-12-2008, 12:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
Mistercheif Squirt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Reputation: 10	The Koss Porta Pros look great, but unfortunately, i need earbuds, because i need something small enough to fit in my marching band uniform pockets, so i can bring it for the bus ride for away games. If i didn't have that, i would definately get the Koss Porta Pros, since they are $40.71 (with case) on amazon.

09-12-2008, 06:50 PM	#11 (permalink)
ryan16r Jr. Zuner Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 42 Reputation: 10	I have Skull Candy's as well, and I love them. I got them last weekend at Staples for like $12.

09-12-2008, 07:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
willyballer Squirt Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 25 Reputation: 14	i got the JVC marchmallows for 10 bucks on amazon and they're really good so far. Especially for the price

09-14-2008, 08:17 AM	#13 (permalink)
ACE_123 Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10 Reputation: 11	I would agree with willyballer The JVC marshmellow are really good

09-14-2008, 01:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
snowboarda42 Squirt Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 16 Reputation: 12	I use the ones supplied with ipods

09-24-2008, 05:58 PM	#19 (permalink)
Mistercheif Squirt Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 14 Reputation: 10	My earbuds should get here tomorrow, thanks to the free FedEx shipping. I will post my thoughts on them tomorrow or friday.

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