Best in ear earphones for under £30

fazza82

Wondering if you could help me.
I have some knowledge of technology but when it comes earphones I really do not have a clue.

I wouldn't class myself as an audiophile but I can tell the difference between good, really good and awful sounds.

I am looking for some in ear earphones for preferably under £30, I listen to a big range of music so I'm not looking for big bass like you get from sennheisers.

I own an iphone and I listen to music on the move, so if possible I'd like them to have a mic/volume/play switch like the apple earphones have. If this is going to make a huge difference to a loss of sound quality then I could go without. I'm also not that big on wanting noise cancellation either, it's nice to have but I'd like to hear the car before it runs me over.

Any ideas?
Thanks
fazza82

Dave_C_2

First off all in-ear headphones are noise isolating, so listening for that car is not an option. It's the equivalent of sticking fingers in your ears.

Sennheiser CX300 for £28

I was going to recommend the Creative EP630 from Amazon at £12.18 But It's not clear which packaging they come in. There are a lot of fakes of these (and the Sennheiser ones) on the market. The fakes normally sell in plastic envelopes. With the Amazon marketplace it's Caveat Emptor.
The white ones are sold by Amazon and are £20.24
I paid about this for my Ep630 earbuds and they are great!

Dave

neilwoods

For an extra £5 could try the Soundmagic e10, have used them myself, very good..

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B005HP3OB0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p23_d0_g23_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18DXZ0JV2QZR4TCSXPT3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=467128533&pf_rd_i=468294

madtrekker

I have these Sony iPhone headphones and I've found them to be very good (they also come in white if that's your preference):

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-MDREX38IPB-CE7-Headphones-In-Line-Control/dp/B002TWDHXY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332366428&sr=8-1

fazza82

Thanks for all your replies...
I've been digging through some reviews on the web.

Seems it's not an easy decision.

Klipsch Image S4/S4i
SoundMAGIC E10/E10M

Don't really want to go with Sennheisers. I've read so many times that the bass is too much and one ear regularly breaks.

Willing to listen to more replies, I know I said £30 but I think if anyone can find me a pair for £40 or so that are good bang for the buck then I'll probably go with those.

Thanks again.

fazza82

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170800707867?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_3011wt_1270

ONE QUESTION.. FAKE OR REAL?

Hammer_Slammer

Sound is very subjective.Ive followed recommendations and spent mega money on highly rated headphones and still prefer the sound of some 4 year old (not so highly rated) sony in-ears.

I can give you one recommendation, try and buy from amazon as their return policy is superb especially with earphone.Never had a problem returning earphones with them.

sheslookinhot

Dave_C wrote: »

First off all in-ear headphones are noise isolating, so listening for that car is not an option. It's the equivalent of sticking fingers in your ears.

Sennheiser CX300 for £28

I concur with these, bought 2 pair for half that price from Play.com

LouLou

My favourites are Koss PortaPro headphones (yes, they look naff and retro but they're not as big, or ugly as they look in the picture..the reviews speak for themselves). They're well regarded on Head-fi.org forums.

Nearly half your budget at £16.99 (be careful where you buy them, even though they're quite cheap there's lots of Chinese fakes on the net).

Even better, Koss do a lifetime guarantee, so if they break, just post them back and Koss send a brand-new pair (I'm on my third).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Koss-Porta-Pro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P4ZH

PS: I just realised you said in-ear headphones. Oops. Though it may help someone (I can't wear in-ear ones, they make mine ache).

fazza82

Do Play.com have reputable sellers?

I think from all reviews I have read, I come out with the impression that although Sennheisers are well known and adored by many, they do lack durability.

I am now sitting on a fence.

Klipsch s4 - Play.com £39
SoundMAGIC E10 - Play.com £35

Which of these should I buy?

Swan_2

LouLou wrote: »

My favourites are Koss PortaPro headphones (yes, they look naff and retro but they're not as big, or ugly as they look in the picture..the reviews speak for themselves). They're well regarded on Head-fi.org forums.

Nearly half your budget at £16.99 (be careful where you buy them, even though they're quite cheap there's lots of Chinese fakes on the net).

Even better, Koss do a lifetime guarantee, so if they break, just post them back and Koss send a brand-new pair (I'm on my third).

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Koss-Porta-Pro-Stereo-Headphones/dp/B00001P4ZH

PS: I just realised you said in-ear headphones. Oops. Though it may help someone (I can't wear in-ear ones, they make mine ache).

a happy accident on your part

I can't wear in-ear ones either & my son's 'borrowed' my Sennheisers so I've been looking for a new set till I get them back, I'll give those a try