I'm looking for an under $60 set of headphones with a detachable cord/cable. Every corded headset I've bought has failed because of the cord, so being able to replace it is important.
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posted by shoyu
on Mar 23, 2013 -
16 answers
I want to prevent my new headphones from fraying near the plug. Can you give me tips to prevent this from happening like it always does?
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posted by GlassHeart
on Jul 8, 2012 -
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Audiophilia-on-a-budget advice needed: I want to upgrade my desktop listening experience for around $200 or less. Currently reasonably happy using Sennheiser HD-280 plugged straight into my Mac Pro, but borrowing a friend's Total BitHead has inspired me to look further.
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posted by supercres
on May 4, 2012 -
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YAHQ (yet another headphone question) -- what's the best all-around pair, good for running *and* working?
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posted by sesquipedalia
on Mar 15, 2012 -
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Audio filter: My beloved Sennheiser HD 202 desk headphones died last weekend. What should I replace them with?
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posted by koucha
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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I'm looking for recommendations on great over-ear headphones I can use with my iPhone. I've been using Klipsch earbuds, but they don't stay in my ear that well, and I'm concerned about hearing loss, so I'd like to keep a small distance from my sound source.
I've seen in previous questions that the Sennheiser HD-280 and Sony MDR-V6 have been recommended for general use. I'm not sure about the viability of a hugely long cord for using these while walking around, however, nor do I know if the iPhone could drive these cans. I'm looking for accurate sound reproduction (no pumped-up bass, please) and comfortable wear. I'll be using them both outside and indoors, but they don't need to be sound-canceling.
posted by the sobsister
on Feb 20, 2012 -
13 answers
Any experiences or recommendations for Bluetooth audio transmitters (3.5mm to Bluetooth)?
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posted by JMOZ
on Jan 14, 2012 -
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Which headphones should I get for a long (14 hours) flight with kids? I want ones that are comfortable on a large head and are easy to remove, because I'll need to get up frequently. I looked at noise-cancelling headphones on Amazon, but the ones that sounded best for me (
Sennheiser PXC 450) are too expensive for something I'll use infrequently.
On previous trips I've used earplugs to deaden the ambient noise and just turned the volume up on my (airline-supplied) headphones, but there must be a better way.
posted by Joe in Australia
on Jul 4, 2011 -
16 answers
How do I connect stereo headphones (1/8" male end) to a Toshiba 24SLV411U HDTV/DVD Combo?
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posted by D.Billy
on Jun 1, 2011 -
4 answers
Does anyone know the pinout of the cable for the Etymotic ER-4p in ear monitors?
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posted by aloiv2
on Mar 9, 2011 -
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Cheap wall USB charger seems to interfere with iPod headphones, do I just need a better charger?
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posted by BungaDunga
on Jan 25, 2011 -
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What are the best reasonably-priced earbud-style headphones? I need a good set for use with an iPod and am looking to improve on Apple's white earbuds.
posted by killdevil
on Sep 20, 2010 -
24 answers
I think my iPod's (5G; 30 GB) headphone jack may be screwy. It seems to make headphones that penetrate it permanently screwy. Am I just screwed?
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posted by randomname25
on Jul 8, 2010 -
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Recommendations for cheap wireless headphones? (Under $40) I've just destroyed my latest pair of headphones by tripping over the wire.
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posted by Charmian
on May 26, 2010 -
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My headphones keep running into the same problem: after several months of use, one side stops working. Why does this happen, and how can I fix them?
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posted by WalterMitty
on Feb 22, 2010 -
16 answers
Any recommendations for a high-quality iPod cable for my Sennheiser HD650 headphones? I've been a using a Cardas cable, but the cable's so heavy that it appears to be damaging the headphone jack on my iPod.
posted by zembla3
on Jan 31, 2010 -
3 answers
Does there exist such a thing as headphones that allow/amplify/mix ambient noise in addition to the audio coming from whatever source they're plugged into? More or less the opposite of noise-canceling headphones.
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posted by J-Garr
on Jan 7, 2010 -
5 answers
...so can anyone recommend a pair of earbuds with a cord that looks like a capital y (Y), not a lowercase y (y)?
posted by judomadonna
on Dec 3, 2009 -
17 answers
Why does music on my MP3 player sound better with small earphones than with big headphones?
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posted by murtagh
on Nov 1, 2009 -
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Headphone Filter: Looking for a pair of quality headphones, but cant try them on because im out of the country.
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posted by Heliochrome85
on Oct 9, 2009 -
13 answers
Headphone optimization, but not of the usual kind. Quantity/$
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posted by DU
on Jul 30, 2009 -
19 answers
Could someone please reccomend me some comfortable open back headphones with decent enough sound for under £40? Prefebly they should have a short cable (as I keep triping over my Sennheiser's).
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posted by nam3d
on Jun 15, 2009 -
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I buckled and bought a set of AKG k701 cans. They're currently hooked up directly to my Airport Express and sounding great, just lacking the final couple of decibels. Can anyone offer any advice on choosing a suitable headphone amplifier or, even better, suggest a recommendation (sub $500)?
posted by hydrophobic
on Mar 16, 2009 -
9 answers
Are the Grado SR60's the best headphones that I can buy for under $100? I plan on using them, or whatever headphones I get, mainly with my iPod.
posted by waltzing astronomers
on Apr 21, 2008 -
28 answers
I need help figuring out a strange audio interference issue with my computer setup, involving headphones, a KVM, and an apparent contradiction.
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posted by cyrusdogstar
on Jul 10, 2007 -
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One Ipod. One shower. One man. How can this man listen to his audio in the shower without damaging his Ipod or his ear cavities, using only household (or otherwise inexpensive) items. IMPORTANT : Must be able to hear the words.
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posted by zaebiz
on Mar 14, 2007 -
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Lo-fi group recording: how can I record a 6-8 person sing-along choir cleanly if I don't already own a bunch of headphones and splitters?
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posted by cortex
on Feb 7, 2007 -
18 answers
My venerable Sony MDR-V500DJ headphones have finally, after 6 years, lost sound in the left ear. Is there a way I can repair the cord and the now faulty wiring?
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posted by awenner
on Jan 11, 2007 -
5 answers
Is there any way to comparatively test the performance of my headphones' channels?
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posted by archagon
on Nov 14, 2006 -
3 answers
headphone choice for non symmetrical hearing: my father is mostly-deaf in one ear. He wears an in-ear hearing aid that works well. He would like to find the following...
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posted by luriete
on Oct 24, 2006 -
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Is the headphone plug on my iPod doomed? I just bought new earbuds to replace some old ones that I use with my 2nd gen. iPod and there's no sound in the left channel.
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posted by box elder
on Aug 23, 2006 -
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