How can I keep listening to music on the bus without exacerbating my easily irritable skin with earbuds, or causing hearing loss? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 6 answers

What kinds of earphones/earbuds can I wear to bed? [more inside]
posted by xingcat on Oct 20, 2009 - 13 answers

I am in urgent need of in-ear earphones for use on a number of long flights I have to take in the coming months. I've narrowed down my choices to the Shure e2c or the Sony MDRNC22. The Shure is noise isolating, the Sony is noise cancelling. Which is better? The shure's seem to go deeper into the ear. Will that get uncomfortable?
posted by Pastabagel on Oct 15, 2009 - 30 answers

I love these headphones because the cord retracts. Brilliant, right? Yeah, Sony stopped making them. What other headphones can do this too? [more inside]
posted by photomusic86 on Aug 31, 2009 - 4 answers

What are the right headphones for me? Big head, normal ears, likes loud noises, $100-$200 budget. Mostly for listening to music on my iPod Touch, occasionally playing games on my computer using it's (reasonably competent) onboard audio. I understand the listening experience is subjective, but if I can narrow it down to a short list, I can work on getting my head on various items to see how they work for me. [more inside]
posted by Rendus on Jun 24, 2009 - 18 answers

With the release of iPhone OS 3.0, I have some questions that I'd like answered. One relates to Stereo Bluetooth headphone recommendations, and the others relate to internet tethering. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 on Jun 18, 2009 - 9 answers

What in-ear earphones should I buy for a cold weather climate? [more inside]
posted by soy_renfield on Jun 2, 2009 - 3 answers

Wind proof headphones for running and biking? [more inside]
posted by zazerr on May 13, 2009 - 14 answers

How can I get my Apple iPhone/iPod/iTouch in-ear headphones to work easily with my T-Mobile G1 phone? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on May 1, 2009 - 1 answer

I'm an earbud guy who needs a recommendation for DJ headphones...that won't hurt my ears. [more inside]
posted by awesomebrad on Apr 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Are headphones and earphones inherently worse for your ears? In other words, is there a difference between listening to something live or through speakers, and listening to something through headphones or earphones at the same volume, in terms of damage done to your ears? [more inside]
posted by dicetumbler on Apr 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me choose some good earbuds! I need a new pair of earbuds for my iPhone. [more inside]
posted by nafrance on Feb 9, 2009 - 8 answers

What are the best headphones to use for running? [more inside]
posted by mdwiffle on Jan 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Can you recommend some ear/headphones for someone with small ears? The ones that came with my old ipod always fall out because the earbuds are a bit too big. I read some previous threads here that recommended the kind that loop over your ear, but I wear glasses, so those never fit properly and fall off. I'd prefer some cheapies, as I'm not looking for superior sound quality; I just like to listen to pop music when I jog.
posted by bluefly on Dec 28, 2008 - 12 answers

Looking for durable, preferably in-ear, earphones. [more inside]
posted by Perpetual Seeker on Aug 10, 2008 - 29 answers

I’ve just started using my first PDA/Smartphone (Blackberry 8820) and I need some recommendations for a headset. I know there are tons of questions already—and even more online resources—for finding the best Bluetooth earpiece, but I’m not looking specifically for your standard Bluetooth. [more inside]
posted by jckll on Jul 16, 2008 - 3 answers

Help me solve my ipod earphone problem (specifically, the cord smacksmacksmack while running.) [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur on Jul 9, 2008 - 24 answers

I mostly listen to audiobooks on my mp3 player using only one earbud. I thought of just snipping off the second earbud to keep it from being in the way. Is there any reason this is a bad idea? I can't imagine there would be enough power flowing through them to make any danger of shock, but would the leftover earbud still work?
posted by happyturtle on May 18, 2008 - 12 answers

stupid question: why are there left and right stereo speakers? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Mar 23, 2008 - 31 answers

I've been given a pair of Shure SE310 earphones for Christmas. This is fantastic. However, Etymotic makes the ER6s which can be fitted into custom earplug molds. I happen to already have the custom earplug molds for my musician's earplugs. Should I keep the Shures or exchange them for ER6s? [more inside]
posted by Evstar on Dec 25, 2007 - 3 answers

Can I fix my expensive earphones? Please note: I am clumsy and not inclined to fixing anything, let alone small, expensive things. [more inside]
posted by PhatLobley on Dec 8, 2007 - 11 answers

Please help my find a pair of headphones that won't hurt my head or ears. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Nov 29, 2007 - 21 answers

I have to share an office with a "percussionist." He drums on his desk, taps his foot, etc. It drives me crazy, and I feel like my head is about to explode. Is it rude for me to ask him to stop? If so, what else can I do? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 29, 2007 - 56 answers

I'm looking for cheap, deep-in-the-ear earbuds for listening to audiobooks. The sound quality doesn't have to be great, because I won't use them to listen to music. I want cheap ones, because I inevitably break headphones, and I don't want to have to spend $100 every month. On the other hand, I'm willing to spend $20 a month if I have to. In-the-ear, because I don't want to keep my wife awake with "leaking" sound. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 20, 2007 - 22 answers

I like these earphones but they're no longer available. What do you recommend as a substitute? [more inside]
posted by Lotto on Oct 23, 2007 - 8 answers

Does the perfect iPhone headset exist yet? Has it been announced? Specific definition of "perfect" inside the thread. [more inside]
posted by logovisual on Sep 8, 2007 - 9 answers

How do I make my iPod quieter? [more inside]
posted by ardgedee on May 9, 2007 - 7 answers

I like the feel of the stock iPod nano earphones, but I want better bass and overall sound quality than they give me. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by CliffDiving44 on Apr 22, 2007 - 15 answers

iPod + which eaphones/headphones = least hearing loss? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex on Mar 15, 2007 - 18 answers

Is there a trick to keep the foam thingies from falling off my earbuds? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on Sep 21, 2006 - 11 answers

Will I be unhappy if I get a Palm Tungsten E2 and a 2 Gb SD card as a music player instead of an iPod Nano? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Oct 14, 2005 - 13 answers

I've recently broken the cheapass earbuds I use at work to listen to internet radio and am trying to figure out what cheapass replacement I should go look for. [more inside]
posted by Karmakaze on Feb 28, 2005 - 14 answers

How dangerous is it to drive with earphones? I drive a noisy, noisy little car with a crappy stereo, and the tempation to just listen to my flash mp3 player with some Koss isolating earbuds is pretty strong, yet I don't want to endanger others or die in a fiery wreck. But at some point, with the car as noisy as it is, what's the difference?
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2005 - 26 answers

Anyone tried Apple's new in-ear headphones? [more] [more inside]
posted by staggernation on Jan 30, 2004 - 16 answers