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Daracle
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May 6, 2004, 06:50 PM
 
Hey Guys

Just wondering what you guys think of the Apple in ear haedphones.
I bought some fro $50 Canadian and I still use the ones that came with my iPod.
They dont stay in my ear....I dont know why they made these with the most non-stick material ever.

A friend came in with some that are squshy and you press them down and put them in your ear and they mold around your ear.....I wish they would have made it with something like that.
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f1000
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May 6, 2004, 07:20 PM
 
My Sony MDR-NC11 came with interchangeable ear adapters


Radio Shack sells something similar for ear buds that lack them:

http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...t%5Fid=43-2009
http://www.radioshack.com/product.as...ct%5Fid=33-376
     
SupahCoolX
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May 6, 2004, 09:59 PM
 
Have you tried using the different size caps that came with the 'buds?
Also, if you're considering a replacement, I've been happy with the fit and sound quality from my Sony MDR-EX71's.
     
NYCFarmboy
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May 6, 2004, 10:11 PM
 
I read somewhere in this forum that if you place the earplugs in your ears UPSIDE DOWN the sound quality will improve lots!
     
Daracle  (op)
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May 7, 2004, 11:06 AM
 
I have tried the different sizes....
I will try the upside down thing though, Thanks.
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xylon
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May 7, 2004, 04:38 PM
 
Check out shure as well. They're supposed to have better sound than the Sony's. Course, they are more expensive ($500 for the top of the line).

I had a cheap set of inner earphones, and just by having that little bit of foam to nestle the speaker in your ear and direct the sound made a HUGE difference. I'm seriously contemplating picking up a pair of these. A fool and his money...

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May 8, 2004, 05:02 PM
 
....or if you want the best, check out http://www.ultimateears.com/ ....custom fit to your ears.
     
iREZ
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May 10, 2004, 01:35 PM
 
Koss also has a pair of in-ear headphones that sell for less then $15 at local electronic stores, not that bad of performance for the price.
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