Best Earbuds

[Xnaut]

What earbuds are better than Apple's and are similar in that they do not have those annoying gummy fills that get clogged up by ear wax?

 

[WaTaGuMp]

I am not sure any are earwax resistant. I have TF10 customs and they get wax in the holes. The right side gets more than the left, but its never bad.

 

[zerocool84]

It's pretty important to list a price range. There's pretty decent ones for under $50 or then there's great ones over $100.

 

[Strk]

Shure make some really nice ones and even come with an earwax removal tool.

And if you don't want earwax, don't buy earbuds.

 

[It's Not Lupus]

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHJE120K-In-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B003EM8008

 

[RampantAndroid]

How much are you willing to spend?

Westone and Shure make nice buds. (love my UM3Xs, SE530s and Weston4s)

 

[blankslate]

here is a fairly comprehensive IEM (in ear monitor a.k.a earbud) review thread. it has links to a searchable database that can be filtered for price review score for various things like treble vs bass, comfort, sound isolation etc.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-340-iems-compared-fidue-a31s-added-08-02-15-p-1075

Best earbuds is a subjective thing so the best thing is having a resource that lets you do some research.

Best of luck.


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[edro]

Here's an idea; use Q-tips.

 

[sdifox]

Here's an idea; use Q-tips.

I didn't think they are highly rated headphones :awe:

 

[mikeford]

Headfi has some of the usual audiophile wackyness, but lots of users of the best phones.

I buy almost nothing but Sennheiser, and stocked up on the old MX and CX (bud and canal respectively) years ago. I have HD600 and few others for home use, but walking around, exercising, I fail to see the need to spend more than $25 on sale. Most used are my old MX400, foam stuff replaced many times.

 

[MontyAC]

Here's a great price for a really decent earbud, Xiaomi Piston 3 Reddot:

http://www(dot)gearbest(dot)com/earphones/pp_169225.html

 

[CraKaJaX]

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-RPHJE120K-In-Ear-Headphone-Black/dp/B003EM8008

Came here to post this.

Use these during gym or for running and they are completely fine. A few years strong on a single pair at the moment. Unless you're a crazy audiophile, don't need to drop mucho cash.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Headfi has some of the usual audiophile wackyness, but lots of users of the best phones.

I buy almost nothing but Sennheiser, and stocked up on the old MX and CX (bud and canal respectively) years ago. I have HD600 and few others for home use, but walking around, exercising, I fail to see the need to spend more than $25 on sale. Most used are my old MX400, foam stuff replaced many times.

I am getting a set of Noble K10 because of my head-fi posts, they are being given to me for free, almost. I had to get mew impressions done, and ship them, so $2200 CIEM's for $55.95.

 

[SlitheryDee]

I just buy jvc marshmallows. Decent enough sound quality that is helped immensely by how well they block noise. I tried a bunch of earbuds ranging from ~$10-$80 a few years ago and all but the marshmallows hurt my ear after long listening sessions, so that ended up being the deciding factor for me. The fact that they are really cheap is an incidental benefit.

 

[PingviN]

Clean your ears regularly and use whatever plugs you'd like.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

Get some of these mofos

 

[Strk]

Clean your ears regularly and use whatever plugs you'd like.

You're really not supposed to do that.

 

[rh71]

http://www.amazon.com/Earpick-Curet...KETY/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1438619333&sr=8-4

these things work great

You're really not supposed to do that.

Yet an ear doctor will do it for you...

Just don't do it that often and be gentle. Many years ago I had so much buildup I didn't realize it and after it was cleared everything sounded so clear again. Isn't that the point of earbuds anyway?

 

[PingviN]

You're really not supposed to do that.

You shouldn't be ramming a qtip around, but a saline solution and an injector is fine.

 

[ViperXX]

You shouldn't be ramming a qtip around, but a saline solution and an injector is fine.

Olive oil works as well.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Olive oil works as well.

Which means us people at head-fi will say ONLY Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

 

[skimple]

Bose.

 

[MrSquished]

Headfi has some of the usual audiophile wackyness, but lots of users of the best phones.

I buy almost nothing but Sennheiser, and stocked up on the old MX and CX (bud and canal respectively) years ago. I have HD600 and few others for home use, but walking around, exercising, I fail to see the need to spend more than $25 on sale. Most used are my old MX400, foam stuff replaced many times.

Hellz yea. Got the HD600's last year after having the HD555's for a few years. Amazing. The HD600 are the best deal in headphones. Got them for a little over $300. Those cans change the way you hear music.

I do think quality IEM's make a lot of sense for walking around as long as you are attentive to the surroundings. My TF10 pros I got for $150 new years ago are still as amazing sounding today.

 

[JulesMaximus]

I buy the Skullcandy brand earbuds. They are cheap and sound good enough.

I'm unwilling to waste money on something like this.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Headphones.

Sony MDR XD200 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDRXD200-MDR-XD200-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B0007N55NW

Koss Noise Reduction, awesome for a noisy room. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826106370

Want a Headset with a boom mic? Heil Pro 7 http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/headsets/pro-7

Much better than stick in your earbuds.