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I love my 280s. However, lugging them around is a bit of a bother so I usually leave them at my desk. When I'm on the move, I pack in-ear buds. Skullcandy make

by jwwest 15y ago

I love my 280s. However, lugging them around is a bit of a bother so I usually leave them at my desk. When I'm on the move, I pack in-ear buds. Skullcandy makes the best: inexpensive and really great bass. My favorite are the Titans (http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Titan-S2TTCB-047-Black-Chrome/dp/B003GRJ25I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1330108750&sr=8-1 http://www.amazon.com/Skullcandy-Titan-S2TTCB-047-Black-Chro...) but even the entry level Ink'd are a huge step above any other buds at that price point. And people actually use the white Apple buds? I can't even keep those in my ears as they just fall out constantly.

saryant 15y ago
When I'm coding the last thing I want is bass. My goals in that situation are: a) Block out everything around me. b) Play music that helps me concentrate. I find that bass is counterproductive WRT #2. As for the Apple earbuds, they fit me and I can wear them for about an hour before my ears start to hurt. I keep them around when I need to be on-the-move. Personally I've never been a big fan of Skullcandy. I do have a pair of Etymotic ER-6i canalphones. I don't use them unless I'll be using them for a while at a time since taking them in/out is a bit of a process but the sound quality is superb and they do a terrific job of blocking out my environment. They're magic on a plane.
herge 15y ago
Sennheiser in ear buds are the only thing that make mass transit survivable. The almost completely block out ambient sound, and I can listen to podcasts enven in loud environments. The only caveat is that buds, especially when thrown into jackets and pant pockets, only last 6 months to a year, but are completely worth the 40$.
- semisight 15y ago
  Really? Sennheiser makes some really open in ear monitors (IEMs) and buds. I've found them to not be so good for traveling. I used to have Shures, then Etymotics, but the Etys broke. Now those made a plane sound like a quiet car ride.
  - mark_story 15y ago
    I have a pair of shure se315 and, I love them. They block out ambient noise really well, and have a really nice even response. I would recommend them if you want an IEM with an even tone. Only downside is they are a bit on the expensive side.
revelation 15y ago
Skullcandy? They are exactly that, and they sound terrible. "Really great bass" should have been your second hint.

by jwwest 15y ago

saryant 15y ago

When I'm coding the last thing I want is bass. My goals in that situation are: a) Block out everything around me. b) Play music that helps me concentrate. I find that bass is counterproductive WRT #2. As for the Apple earbuds, they fit me and I can wear them for about an hour before my ears start to hurt. I keep them around when I need to be on-the-move. Personally I've never been a big fan of Skullcandy. I do have a pair of Etymotic ER-6i canalphones. I don't use them unless I'll be using them for a while at a time since taking them in/out is a bit of a process but the sound quality is superb and they do a terrific job of blocking out my environment. They're magic on a plane.

herge 15y ago

Sennheiser in ear buds are the only thing that make mass transit survivable. The almost completely block out ambient sound, and I can listen to podcasts enven in loud environments. The only caveat is that buds, especially when thrown into jackets and pant pockets, only last 6 months to a year, but are completely worth the 40$.

semisight 15y ago
Really? Sennheiser makes some really open in ear monitors (IEMs) and buds. I've found them to not be so good for traveling. I used to have Shures, then Etymotics, but the Etys broke. Now those made a plane sound like a quiet car ride.
- mark_story 15y ago
  I have a pair of shure se315 and, I love them. They block out ambient noise really well, and have a really nice even response. I would recommend them if you want an IEM with an even tone. Only downside is they are a bit on the expensive side.

revelation 15y ago

Skullcandy? They are exactly that, and they sound terrible. "Really great bass" should have been your second hint.