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wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

headphones (iPod)

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

I bought these after my original Apple ones died. I love them; They've got a rubber piece, so they stay in your ears REALLY well, and they're not uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time. Only $20 from Target

Cecilia · Nine West

If you're willing to do a little work, you can get the MOST AWESOME sound from this setup. I have a few headsets (including a high-end $300 one) but this setup gets the most use. (you can buy the exact same setup for a cellphone earpiece, too, and it makes the sound so much better!)

First, get a set of $15 Koss "The Plug" earphones, they can be bought at Bestbuy, target, just about anywhere. Here they are online: http://www.koss.com/koss/kossweb.nsf/p?openform&pc^eb^PLUG

Dump the styrofoam eartips (unless you happen to like them. I don't). Go to this high end seller and buy a set of eartips for $12: http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er20.aspx

Now simply put the HiFi earplugs on the stems of the Plug earphones, and you're good to go.

If anyone finds anything under $100 that has sound as good as this setup, please speak up!

Picture of Koss The Plug earphone:

-- Edited by Cecilia at 12:36, 2005-11-14

wetbandit42 · Marc Jacobs

Thanks! I am still covered by the warranty for the earphones. I'm going to take them to an Apple Store, but I'm sure they'll say it's my fault and won't give me a new pair. Then I'll try out your suggestions.

-- Edited by wetbandit42 at 11:41, 2005-11-17