Headphones for Apple iPod

[Jason36]

I am looking to upgrade the apple headphones which came with my iPod. I dont use them that much but I am really looking for a pair of headphones which are a little more comfortable, are suitable for use in the gym, trains and planes and are ideally noise isolating........

I am thinking of either the Shure SE110's or the Sennheiser cx300.

I understand that both of these should fit the bill and wonder which would be the better of the two.

 

[Clare Newsome]

The Shure earphones are superior-sounding, and better at noise-isolation - though the latter comes thanks to a very snug fit that not everyone gets on with (the Sennheisers are less invasive). If you can, try before you buy.

 

[professorhat]

I can recommend the SE110s - they are very good but I haven't heard the CX300s to compare I'm afraid.

 

[John Duncan]

I've had e3cs and cx300s and the Sennheisers fit more comfortably, and tbh there wasn't a great deal of difference - has been a long time since the Shures clapped out on me but I seem to remember they weren't as bassy. The Senns have lasted longer as well (though admittedly am on my second pair).

And nobody's gonna let you try in-ears before you buy.........

 

[Clare Newsome]

The 'SE' Shures are more robust than their "EC" predecessors.

And I was thinking more 'borrow a friend's pair' than 'cut open the packet in the Apple Store' re trying

 

[John Duncan]

yeah but have you seen the wax in mine?!?!?!

 

[Clare Newsome]

JohnDuncan:yeah but have you seen the wax in mine?!?!?!

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But seriously... that's why you get a pack of spare earbuds with the Shures.