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[Q] best headphones for galaxy nexus

Hello xda fellas!
Am looking for the best headphones for the galaxy nexus but first i want to ask is it worth it to buy such headphones on a mere smartphone? Is it gonna make any major difference between it and the stock headphones?
If yes then what do you suggest me to buy??? Ive heard about the sennheiser HD650, what do you think about it???
Oh one more thing, what is external DAC?? Does galaxy nexus support it??is it gonna make any difference in sound quality??

I'm thinking to buy SMS audio

It's worth getting a decent pair of sound isolating headphones. I currently use ultimate ears but also have a pair of Sennheiser's which are great (and cheaper!)
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Earphones or headphones?
I have some Sennheiser earphones for my Creative Zen X-Fi so I use them. They make everything sound better and you can pick a pair up for £30-50.
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Headphones but i may think about earphones.

May i ask what is sms audio???

Hamoor said:
Headphones but i may think about earphones.
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Sorry, I was talking about earphones
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Does anyone know whether the Klipsch Control app that ships with their S4A IEMs is compatible with the Nexus Galaxy? I know there were issues with the GSII.
Thanks!

Hamoor said:
Headphones but i may think about earphones.
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I actually think stock earphones are quite good. Do you have the phone already? If not I would wait and test the stock ones before spending even more money. If you have Nexus already then I'm just curious what you don't like about them?

I like the stock earphones but i wanted to take it to the next level to see if those expensive ear/headphones really worth it or not

What's your budget? I would recommended Sennheiser IE8s to anyone that's willing to listen excellent for the price
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I have beats solo's and they dont seem to be no where near as loud as they are on my iPhone.. Pretty gutted about it to be honest

the Galaxy Nexus can drive my AIAIAI TMA-1 headphones brilliantly. The Nexus S wasn't able to push them very well, but the Galaxy Nexus sounds great with these headphones.
For the record, these headphones have 40mm drivers.

Hamoor said:
May i ask what is sms audio???
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A first-class audio headphone and accessories brand, SMS Audio, LLC is dedicated to improving the way people experience music. SMS Audio combines technology, function and style to bring the highest caliber of sound, comfort and fashion to every product;-)
I cant add link yet but try smsby50.com ;-)

I have the Klipsch Image S4A earphones and they are great. They have a very good rating from buyers at Amazon. They have the newer model for Android phones.
Regular has dropped down to $63
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE...LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259436&sr=8-1
Android phone model is $99.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Headp...KO1C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259481&sr=8-9

grenademasta said:
I have the Klipsch Image S4A earphones and they are great. They have a very good rating from buyers at Amazon. They have the newer model for Android phones.
Regular has dropped down to $63
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE...LPT4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259436&sr=8-1
Android phone model is $99.
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-Headp...KO1C/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1322259481&sr=8-9
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Asked earlier in this thread, but if you have a GN already, does the Klipsch Control app work properly with it???

spences10 said:
What's your budget? I would recommended Sennheiser IE8s to anyone that's willing to listen excellent for the price
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You can't get wrong with IE8. Been using one since last year & the quality is the best that I've ever come across.

skull candy ,,,,,,,,,the sound from them pure quality,

I can recommend this one.
Sennheiser HD25-1 II
They are very clear and exact. They give you out what you put in. So nothing for low quality files.
Sure from a design point of few they are not awesome but the sound is very good.
The good thing about them is that they have a very good isolation so if you're using the public transport a lot you will love them.
Another good point is that you can easily replace every single piece and they are very adjustable so it fits nice to your head.

I just got bob Marley ear buds from stapes for 40 bucks and they sound awesome I have skull candies but they always fall out of my ears
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Galaxy lovers....what's your earphone?

OK, I hang out in the earphone forums, looking for those with sound quality.
What is your current earphone of affection (either you own or not)?

Cathyly said:
OK, I hang out in the earphone forums, looking for those with sound quality.
What is your current earphone of affection (either you own or not)?
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i like the one with good sound quality, good bass, very cheap, decent looking.

Was considering the Shure pro series, but my student loans said otherwise... ended up getting the ZAGG smartbudds from the people that make Invisible Shield screen protectors. The sound quality is fantastic, the buds stay in my ears, the weird 'hanging tight' cord config actually is fantastic. Best part, got them on Amazon for £25. Bargain.
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Reid and Heath Acoustics (RHA) MA-350 in-ear phones. Excellent sound quality and bass, easily as good as my old Sennheiser, and only £30 from Amazon.

I have been using Shure SE215's for a while now. They are the best earphones I have ever had, I love them. They go for around $100 on eBay.

Klipsch Image S4 :good:
http://www.amazon.de/Klipsch-S4-In-Ear-Ohrhörer-iPhone-schwarz/dp/B001V9LPT4

I did not find any other ear piece better than my Bose IE in ear. Using them from past two years and sound quality is great for both calls and music.
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Brainwavz b2. Probably not worth of t if you only do casual listening and only use the phone

I love my ibeats
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Currently using either my JH Audio JH13 Pros or Westone ES3X. Some of the best IEMs you can get. If you value sound and isolation, I'd recommend even the cheapest of IEMs from westone or JHA over any earbud or earphone. There are some even cheaper IEMs from smaller companies that have gotten very good reviews on head-fi.
When I don't want wires, I use a Motorola SF600 w/Comply tips.
Awesome bluetooth earphones that support Apt-X. With the comply tips they have thundering bass and clear mids/highs that rival some mid tier and more expensive wired earphones I've tried such as my Phonak PFE122, Phiaton MS 400, and V-Moda Crossfade LP. Bass is so strong I actually have to put low freqs into the negatives in the EQ to balance it out, after which they sound incredible considering I've never thought any BT earphone/headphones sounded good.
As far as headphones, the only one I've tried and kept that could compare to the 2 IEMs listed above in terms of sound and isolation is my Beyer Dynamics DT1350, although the new Sennheiser Amperior has gotten my attention lately and costs about the same as the DT. Supposedly slightly better comfort and sound, so may try it later on.

not really a fan of the in ear types, skullcandy hesh 2

I workout a lot and love the Bose in-ears. They stay put and sound great. Not too expensive either.
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Shure SE425, it works well with the sound signature of the galaxy s3.
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Bluetooth dr. Dre beats and studios. I et dr. Dre products 50% off.
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http://www.amazon.com/Sony-XBA-1-Balanced-Armature-Headphones-1/dp/B006K55662/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346690671&sr=8-1&keywords=sony+xba-1
Sony XBA-1's, they've been amazing so far, sound clarity is amazing and the bass is quite clear and not muddy.

Jaybird freedoms
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Bose Quitcomfort 15

I use Jaybird Freedom JF3 Bluetooth headphones. not an audiophile so can't really comment on how good they are but they don't move at all when i'm wearing them and sound pretty good to me.

Ety ER4S

I dont know a thing about sound quality but can you profit from the wolfsen dac module with in ear headphones ? Or doesnt it work this way ?
Also are the bose ie2 any good?
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Xperia S music Xperiance

I 've been using this fone for 2months and quite disappointed with music quality and loudness. Stock headset is **** and I went for Smartheadset mh1c. That seems to be "OK " . But still loudness lacks by atleast 10-20%. Any way to fix this. What is your music Xperiance with Xperia S? Plz share your Opinions and what headset do u use with SXS? I 've used LG gd 900 crystal earlier and it is a Dolby fone which still beats many existing fones IMHO. Thnx in advance.
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I have two sets of earphones, a pair of Sennheiser CX300, and a pair of Shure SE215. I gave away the earphones that came with the phone.
CX300 produce a nice crisp sound output when connected to the SXS, it lacks in the bass department, but I'm not a basshead, so I don't care that much. I use flat EQ with this set of earphones. Volume is good. I think I never go over 70-80% of the total volume, unless, I'm rocking all out. 100% volume is loud enough. I don't need more.
Shures are overall better earphones, instrument separation is greater, and although they lack in the high freq range, I can't say I miss it with the EQ leaning towards treble boost. Bass is deep, but not too much to overshine other frequencies. They are way louder too, with 80-85% volume being as loud as the Sennheisers, 100% volume hurts.
I only use FLAC files, compressed mp3 sounds awful on the Shures, with some 320kbps being the exception.

Then my loudness issue might be because the both headsets theat I have never fit perfectly in my ears. Thnx btw
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Yeah, it might be because you don't get a good seal with the eartips you are using. Try to swap them to see if it helps. In ear headphones don't sound as loud/good if you don't get a good seal from the tips.

I just need correct buds. Any IDEA where I can find them?
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Well, I can only advice you to get earphones that come with foam tips. They provide better isolation.

Try using Skull Candy Earphones, they are really good...

saviovdsouza said:
Try using Skull Candy Earphones, they are really good...
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dont wanna come hard on you but skull candy is a pure GARBAGE .
not worth the price once or ever, its like iphone, where you pay for brand and not for the Performance,
i personally use Yuin PK2 which is increadible, and after trying my brothers new skull candy i was shocked of how much crappy it sounds.
but personaly i would try the yuin pk1 next time. problem is the price

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Try using Skull Candy Earphones, they are really good...
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Sorry man but skull candy is not really good.

I use Marshall majors and the sounds awesome, plenty loud
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NuForce NE-700X. These earbuds are in the over-$60 ballpark but, assuming you take good care of your products, they're well worth it. For a similar price there's also Klipsch Image S4.

like i said earlier im using Yuin PK2 which are highly recommended. but somehow i tent to agree with the thread starter.
when using my buds with my pc/ipod the music quality is Awesome. but when connecting the same buds to the SXS the quality instantly drops!!!
i have no idea why it happens, im using original softwares on my SXS never"hacked" it or changed anything since im new to this all concept of smartphones and not really wanna start messing with it without the proper knowladge, heck i cant even find the Equalizer!!
any ideas?

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oxycash said:
I 've been using this fone for 2months and quite disappointed with music quality and loudness. Stock headset is **** and I went for Smartheadset mh1c. That seems to be "OK " . But still loudness lacks by atleast 10-20%. Any way to fix this. What is your music Xperiance with Xperia S? Plz share your Opinions and what headset do u use with SXS? I 've used LG gd 900 crystal earlier and it is a Dolby fone which still beats many existing fones IMHO. Thnx in advance.
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Hi,
I listen to music using Atomic Floyd earphones, the audio quality is perfect. I tried also a pair of AKG K240 MKII and FLAC files sounds perfect too.Try using better quality songs, WAV or FLAC, for example.
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Hi,
I´m looking for a good earphones to listen music from my xperia S, i´m using mp3 320k. The last week i buy the mhc1 from sony but i don´t like it at all
What do you think about the Dre Beats Tour Edition model?

try jvc xtreme xplosive fx1x
cmcta82 said:
Hi,
I´m looking for a good earphones to listen music from my xperia S, i´m using mp3 320k. The last week i buy the mhc1 from sony but i don´t like it at all
What do you think about the Dre Beats Tour Edition model?
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hi,
i was in same dilemma when i purchased mh1c hoping for better. but no improvement in sound quality. then i purchased jvc fx1x earphones when i was in Malaysia, and to my surprise it was having very good bass and high volume. but more surprises were yet to reveal. after using for more then 50 hours what we call burn-out period, bass became more deeper and other sounds much crisper. this earphones sounds better without sound mod but best with ac!d audio mod v5.

Good
It is smartphone good

And about beat tour Edition?anyone have tried?i reality dont like MT Sony earphones
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Help me with installing Xperiance on Xperia P
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Hahaha
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cmcta82 said:
And about beat tour Edition?anyone have tried?i reality dont like MT Sony earphones
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Beats are overpriced. If you are going to pay that much get ultimate ears or shure. My smart wireless headset pro headphones sound much better than the default sony ones.

Skull headphones any good?

I was at Dealextrreme today and saw some headphones call Skull,from here http://dx.com/s/earphone+skull . they have head phones and i was wondering if they were anygood. i trying to look into something else that has better sound. I was just curious about the skull earphone. Thanks,

Since they're marketed at fashion-conscious people, I'd be very surprised if they have good sound quality. Most buds like that are form-over-function. Have a look at some known brands instead, like JVC, Sennheiser or MEElectronics.

they're aimed at younger crowds and are pretty bass heavy. they are cheaply made and one ear WILL give out on you within a couple months. i've had multiple pairs and it never fails.

For good headphones, look into Sennheiser, Bose, hell Beats are aimed at a fashion/hip hop crowd but they're pretty good. Although if you're looking for ear buds rather than over ear headphones, I personally recommend the Bose IE2 headset. It retails for $100 but I got mine brand new on Amazon for $70.
Stock ICS on my S3

Don't get beats or skullcandy or bose for that matter.. It's just fashion and don't sound like the top end products do.. Do some searching before you buy..
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Don't get beats or skullcandy or bose for that matter.. It's just fashion and don't sound like the top end products do.. Do some searching before you buy..
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Bose as fashion? Bose products have always sounded great. At least to me. Not overpriced and great quality.
Stock ICS on my S3

Skull candy is garbage Bose are amazing
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Get the Sony MDR-E818LP. They're about $10-20. They are by far the best earphones I've used. Great bass, and great treble.
I would NOT recommend any electronics from Deal Extreme. Yes, they're cheap but they quality represents their price tag.

If you're looking for over the ears headphones, you can consider the Audio Technica ATH-PRO5V
Very very balanced and clear sound. Balance is the main characteristic of these headphones. From there, if you like your songs bass-heavy or a little bit more powerful in the highs, you can you an equalizer app and save your favorite settings as a preset.

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they're aimed at younger crowds and are pretty bass heavy. they are cheaply made and one ear WILL give out on you within a couple months. i've had multiple pairs and it never fails.
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no doubt. i went through 5 sets. gas station by me sells (sold) them. every single one of them had an ear go out. even just from a slight tug. i thought it was my fault because sometime if the wire get slightly caught it will kill it. nope just poor quality. another thing i noticed was that each color sounded different? is that how it is supposed to be or are they just that crappy?

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Skull candy is garbage Bose are amazing
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I'm sorry but Bose is just as bad as Skullcandy.
Bose is overpriced stuff marketed as 'serious' audiophile gear.
While Skullcandy is marketed as 'cool', 'fashion' audiophile gear.
The only Bose headphones worth getting are the Noise Cancelling series and the only Skullcandy worth buying is the Aviator.
I used to have Bose, one of the biggest mistakes I've made with my money.
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The price is fine. The color is nice and noticeable. The quality of materials seems to be ok.

stylish earphone for fashinable person.

benchmark9 said:
I was at Dealextrreme today and saw some headphones call Skull,from here http://dx.com/s/earphone+skull . they have head phones and i was wondering if they were anygood. i trying to look into something else that has better sound. I was just curious about the skull earphone. Thanks,
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I have a pair of senseiser ear phone for sale. PM me if you want it.

i bought one from DX.

Dre Beats Tour Edition

Hi
Im able to buy the Dre Beats Tour Edition for a good price but i want to now if it good option to listen music in my xperia S, last week i buy the sony earphones mhc1 but im very disappointing with sound quality, i want something good.
What do u think?

I prefer skullcandy personally I got the titans bass is great sounds are great I love skullcandy
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I used the tours HD and with some sound mods they sound great. I do use a headphone amp as I find its not loud enough for me without.
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Can you tell me about the amp and the mods u have? I have tried the headphones at mediamarket but the sound volume appear to me a little low
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I prefer skullcandy personally I got the titans bass is great sounds are great I love skullcandy
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Im sorry man but Skullcandy is one of the worst headphone brands. They buy noname crummy chinese headphones slap their branding on them and sell them for a profit. I have tried 4 different versions and they all sound terrible and the build quality sucks. Dont waste your money.

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Im sorry man but Skullcandy is one of the worst headphone brands. They buy noname crummy chinese headphones slap their branding on them and sell them for a profit. I have tried 4 different versions and they all sound terrible and the build quality sucks. Dont waste your money.
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That is your opinion, I've compared beats to skull candy side by side and personally for the price and the customer support I get from skullcandy I would take them over beats any day. Now to your comment on them buying knock off headphones and putting their logo on it, do you have any proof of this? If you have only used there 20$ head phones yes, they are cheap, built cheap, and not meant to last 10 years. I personally got the SkullCandy Titans and adore them. The speakers can handle any type of music I push through them and, being that the buds are made of metal they last a very long time. The best part is, if anything happens to them, like one side stops working, skullcandy will replace your headset for free. It is a very easy process to get them replaced too.

cmcta82 said:
Can you tell me about the amp and the mods u have? I have tried the headphones at mediamarket but the sound volume appear to me a little low
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Sure...I'm using the beats audio which I got threw pimp my Rom-acid audio would also work and the amp I'm using is only a fiio f5 which is just enough to give the volume a boost and clean the sound up.
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Also make sure the headphones are not copys,
Because there is a world of difference between real and fake.
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That is your opinion, I've compared beats to skull candy side by side and personally for the price and the customer support I get from skullcandy I would take them over beats any day. Now to your comment on them buying knock off headphones and putting their logo on it, do you have any proof of this? If you have only used there 20$ head phones yes, they are cheap, built cheap, and not meant to last 10 years. I personally got the SkullCandy Titans and adore them. The speakers can handle any type of music I push through them and, being that the buds are made of metal they last a very long time. The best part is, if anything happens to them, like one side stops working, skullcandy will replace your headset for free. It is a very easy process to get them replaced too.
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Dude you compare skullcandy to beats both of which are overpriced and not nearly as good as other brands. I'm sorry but I am an audiophile, have been for years. I have extensive audio systems at home and in my car, so I know what I am talking about.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/470384/skullcandy
This is THE forum for sound quality, so if they say they suck then they suck. Sorry man, but it's great that you are pleased by their headphones, keep buying them. Also I have owned a set of Titans, I friend gave them to me last year and they are terrible. One of the headphones has lower volume than the other and compared to even my low end set of Sony's they are trash.
With Beats and Skullcandy you are paying for the name and nothing more. Anyone who knows anything about audio will not buy either of these brands. I personally have studio grado headphones and they trounce anything else I have tried. Sure they might not look as good as the others, but they sound immensely better.
I'm sorry but you shouldn't have to replace your headphones. The only time I have ever had my earbuds break is when I tear the cord, the brands I buy have never had one of them go out. That is a sign of shoddy construction.

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Dude you compare skullcandy to beats both of which are overpriced and not nearly as good as other brands. I'm sorry but I am an audiophile, have been for years. I have extensive audio systems at home and in my car, so I know what I am talking about.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/470384/skullcandy
This is THE forum for sound quality, so if they say they suck then they suck. Sorry man, but it's great that you are pleased by their headphones, keep buying them. Also I have owned a set of Titans, I friend gave them to me last year and they are terrible. One of the headphones has lower volume than the other and compared to even my low end set of Sony's they are trash.
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After a little web search and with the opinions of people im thinking in Shure SE215 with a little ampli FIIO E6, what do u think?

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After a little web search and with the opinions of people im thinking in Shure SE215 with a little ampli FIIO E6, what do u think?
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Shures are great for sound quality but not for bass, so if that is what you are looking for then you might want to try Sennheiser or Ultimate Ears (though they are owned by Logitech now and may not be built as well) or Sony. FIIO amps are good, but be careful where you buy it from because there are crummy knockoffs out there being sold as the real deal.
Klipsch is good too, just check out the Head-fi forums and look for what you want in the sound. Many headphones sound good, but don't have enough bass for people's taste.

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Shures are great for sound quality but not for bass, so if that is what you are looking for then you might want to try Sennheiser or Ultimate Ears (though they are owned by Logitech now and may not be built as well) or Sony. FIIO amps are good, but be careful where you buy it from because there are crummy knockoffs out there being sold as the real deal.
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Ok thanks for your comment, i found in amazon VIVACHIP in spain for 23€, tomorrow i will buying the shure earphones, i need to make a choice

cmcta82 said:
Ok thanks for your comment, i found in amazon VIVACHIP in spain for 23€, tomorrow i will buying the shure earphones, i need to make a choice
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Yeah with amazon you can always send it back if its fake so thats good. Hope you like your new headphones.

I finally receive my shure eadphones and they are simply awesome i think i don´t need the fiio, but i have already purchased in amazon..

I have a pair of sennheiser CX870 and Studio Beats by Dr Dre!! And they are absolutely the best thing i've ever own!! :laugh:

i use sony xb400 and they sound amazing with my xperia s:good: