Need Really, Really Cheap Headphones

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Robin.
Seriously, when you want good audio stick to established electronics brands. They may look dull but they work well and last. Get something from JVC, Panasonic or Philips.

Robin.
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Sennheiser are pretty good as well. I've got the CX300's Mk1 and they are almost flawless, the wire has fallen apart a bit but as my brother showed me on the Mk2's they fixed the probelm with the wire. They are definitely well worth the extra money you spend.

To be honest I think if your looking for really, really cheap headphones that will still work in a years time then perhaps it's an idea to spend more money? You pay for what you get, if you want something which is good quality and going to last then spending more money is probably the right idea.

Also I understand it's a bit late now, but better late than never right? :p
 
Okay, let me reiterate- If I had more than 15 dollars in my pocket, I would have been more than glad to opt for the $30 Sony earbuds, but it happens so, I had to pay to get my watch, and my brother's watch repaired briefly before I went to the store. So no, it wasn't a case of me being stingy, it was a case of me physically not having enough money to get the good quality ones.
 
Sony Bumpin' Buds. They are $20 at best buy, the style you like, and GREAT sound for headphones, lots of bass, high highs, they're great headphones

Nevermind. And I had some skull candy Ink'd... The right ear speaker blew out 3 months into owning them. Bought the sonys, and they are louder, better sound, last way longer, and way more comfortable
 
Waha! Went to Wal-mart, got myself a set of blue JVC Marshmallows. I haven't tested them yet but if they have better bass than the Ink'd, I can tell you my grandmother's getting a new present.
EDIT: The bass is a lot better. The speakers have a bit of noticeable crackle, but nothing important, and the cord is a lot higher quality, not even counting the awesome memory foam inserts.

EDIT2: Crackling went away as I listened to the music. Either it has a short break in period, or I didn't notice the crackle earlier. Anyway, Marshmallows are great, I'll recommend them until I have reason to not.
 
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Funny story on those Marshmallows.

When I went to Wal-Mart, I took a look at the earbuds. Found exactly what I was looking for, but I had a little time, I thought I'd check the other merchandise. Problem is, all of the headphones had been locked up. At that moment, a clerk walked around the corner and asked me if I needed help. I said yes, pointed out the earphones I wanted, and asked to purchase them. He unlocked the case, brought one out, locked the case up, then asked my if that's all I wanted. I said yes, and he escorted me toward the checkout counter, where he didn't hand me the headphones until it was my turn to check out. I guess lucky for me the checkout lady was cute.

Are headphones stolen so much that a 15 year old wearing a t-shirt and shorts with no pockets is a potential suspect for shoplifting? I can understand for the Bose, but for those cheapy $5 ones?
 
Justin
I have had a couple pairs of those, they break extremely easy, the slightest tug and the wires come lose.
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Then i will count myself lucky... so far no problems with them +/- 1 year in and my dad also no problems yet. (Normally he will break anything :P)

Did have some logitech headphones couple of years ago which i broke every 3 months :grumpy: *but that was my own fault* :P
 
StigNumbers
Are headphones stolen so much that a 15 year old wearing a t-shirt and shorts with no pockets is a potential suspect for shoplifting? I can understand for the Bose, but for those cheapy $5 ones?
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Maybe in Tacoma?

I don't know, but I do know having to find those people to unlock crap is a hassle I'd rather not deal with all the time.
 

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