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**Stalker** · 03-14-2012, 07:38 AM

Yea, when Beats got bought by Creative Labs everything went to crap in them. They still sound good, but for the price, you can get something of better quality.

**AutoEuphoria** · 03-14-2012, 08:11 AM

My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).

**ReiKo** · 03-14-2012, 08:31 AM

Originally Posted by AutoEuphoria

My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).

Check out Skull Candy... I LOVE mine... I had the same issue till I tried them...

**ReiKo** · 03-14-2012, 08:44 AM

Had a tool show this weekend... Bought a bunch of shit... Whoops...

12inch Makita Miter Saw...
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Makita Sawzall

Dart board that uses Throwing Knives...
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**Justindwright** · 03-14-2012, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by chunkybs

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me and some friends picked up some old 80's scooters, plan to fix them up and use them for getting around the track/ car shows. snagged all 3 for $20. planning to lower the deck of mine and raise the bars to make them adult size lol. should be a good time killer.

I had the exact same green kent scooter in your picture! lol

**Birdie2000** · 03-14-2012, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by AutoEuphoria

My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).

Dunno what your budget is, but get a custom fit pair with custom fit tips. I've heard it's incredible. They're not cheap, but if you're shopping for a pair of high-end ear buds it's pretty competitive especially considering what you're getting.

**lucky7** · 03-14-2012, 09:45 AM

oops, double post.

**lucky7** · 03-14-2012, 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by AutoEuphoria

My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).

I always had the same problem.

Klipsch S4:
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-IMAGE-.../dp/B001V9LPT4

Comply T100:
http://www.amazon.com/Comply-T-100-S...1736197&sr=1-2

After about 100 hours of burn-in on the buds, they sound great. And the Comply tips are memory foam - roll them between your fingers and stuff 'em in your ears. They expand to a perfect fit; both noise canceling and extremely comfortable. They really don't tire out your ears either. I wear mine probably 2 hours every day while walking around campus and whatnot.

Of course if you want a set of cans, you can find some good stuff on Amazon's headphone store:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=...qid=1331736464

CNet reviews are helpful too, IMO.
(beats solo review in link)
http://reviews.cnet.com/headphones/b...ag=mncol;let;4

Originally Posted by Birdie2000

Dunno what your budget is, but get a custom fit pair with custom fit tips. I've heard it's incredible. They're not cheap, but if you're shopping for a pair of high-end ear buds it's pretty competitive especially considering what you're getting.

Memory foam tips, 3 pair for $15. Comply is the company name, and they have a few different ones to fit a bunch of different brands of buds.

**AutoEuphoria** · 03-14-2012, 10:55 AM

I am taking your advice and getting a set of Sennheiser HD555 on-ear headphones. Going to also get a pair of cheaper earbuds to replace the ones I have now. Looked at a few reviews and found some that are in my budget (considering I'll be getting the other headphones too). Cheap, but had good reviews everywhere I looked (they're a JVC product). If they don't fit well, I'll look into those foam tips. Looks like those would work really well, but I don't want to spend the money on them until I decide it's necessary/beneficial. I tried the skull candy ones, and liked them...but they broke really quickly. Really appreciate all the advice...saved me a ton of headaches in the future!