Sony MDR-EX300/BLK Vertical In-the-Ear Style EX Style Headphones (Black)

Despite their bulbous shape - a consequence of the sizeable, 13.5mm driver squeezed inside each one - these in-ear phones are lightweight and comfortable to wear. Their reasonable price belies their class, too. While they can't match the bone-shaking output of Sennheiser IE8s, they do not supply a decent dose of distortion-free bass, with crisp treble, making them ideal for everything from rock to hip hop to electronica.
These are an absolute steal - the best value here by far and a great alternative to the big ticket options here.

Technical Details :
* New hybrid silicone type earbuds for better sound, more comfort, and secure fit - three sizes(S, M, L).
* Carrying case
* Cord adjuster.
* Cord: 1.2m, Neck-chain type.



CUSTOMER FEEDBACK :
I have had the Sony MDR-EX-300/BLK for about 2-weeks and very happy with them. I got them at Best Buy on sale for $56. My cat chewed up my V-moda ear buds right before a long plane flight. The Sony buds had a few good reviews and I had to have my music for the flight. For ear buds they are very comfortable. I use sound reducing ear muffs to reduce the plane noise over my ear buds. This is a cheap way to get noise reduction. The problem is they are not very comfortable. I found the MDR-EX-300 did a good job of noise reduction and I did not have to use sound ear muffs.
One thing I have found with my V-moda and other ear buds I have used, the rubber piece that goes in your ear falls off easy and I have lost several. On the Sony's they have a very tight fit and will not fall off. They are actually a little hard to change for a different size - but that is better than too loose.
My ears are a little burned out with too much load Rock & Roll. But I find the sound to be very good for the price. When listening to a high quality recording they sound great. They also bring out the defect on lesser quality MP3's. They are best ear buds I have used so far. The carrying case is very well design and protects them from my cat. Highly recommended.

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Etymotic Research HF2 Earphones / Headset (iPhone Compatible) - Ruby

The hf2 is a high-fidelity, hands-free noise-isolating headset and earphones combination. But it's really much, much more than that. The hf2 provides a near-perfect music experience. Made by Etymotic Research, the people who created in-ear earphones, the hf2 delivers Etymotic's world-renowned sound quality in a comfortable, convenient wireless phone headset, so you'll never miss a call.
The headset includes an in-line microphone and a Music/Call button that allows you to quickly answer calls while contolling your music. You'll be able to hear and be heard, clearly, even in a noisy environment. The hf2 includes the in-ear headset and earphones, assorted eartips so you can find the ones that fit you best, carry pouch and filter changing tool with filters.
Works with iPhone and other music phones that operate with a 3.5 mm/4-contact phone + stereo plug. Compatible with most music players (e.g., iPod, mp3, CD) that accept a 3.5 mm stereo plug. hf2 headset + earphones can be worn with the cables in front or in back of the head. The cable slider can be adjusted by moving it up or down for a snug fit.

Technical Details :
* Headset and earphones for iPod, iPhone and other mobile phones.
* For music phones and music players that take 3.5 mm/4-contact phone plus stereo plug.
* Highest noise isolation of all competing headsets.
* Exceptional sound quality.
* 20Hz-16kHz frequency response accuracy, 16 Ohms impedance.



How Etymotic Research Measures Response Accuracy ?
The accuracy score is perhaps the single most important tool for earphone design. A perfect recording of a live performance played through earphones with 100% accuracy would produce the same sound at the eardrum as the live performance. A complicating factor is that the acoustic resonance and horn effects of the ear change a flat signal entering the open ear to an eardrum signal with the approximate frequency characteristic of the target curve. A perfect earphone will create that same frequency characteristic at the eardrum.

Pros :
These have by far the best sound ever experienced in headphones. They are comfortable, or at least after a couple of days to get used to the feel of them. Once properly inserted, there is a full mobility with no fears of them slipping out. One can see two bags that contained dozens of replacement covers - very nice touch.
Cons :
These are the first isolating headphones. It does cause some strange internal sounds, like if you try to eat while listening to music, the chewing noises are very loud (kind of like chewing with your fingers in your ears.) Also there is some noise that gets transmitted from the cords into the ears.

Plantronics Bluetooth Headset Discovery 665

The Plantronics Discovery™ 665 Bluetooth® headset is the optimal road-warrior conversation piece! AudioIQ® digitally enhanced sound improves the experience on both ends of the call, creating stand-out sound so you can hear and be heard like never before. Unique vehicle power charger with call indicator light helps ensure it's always ready when you need it. For a comfortable, customized fit it weighs only 9 grams. Pairing with Bluetooth devices is a snap with QuickPair technology! Drive business, conduct meetings and sound your best anywhere including in the car!

Product Features :

* Compatible with Compatible with Bluetooth devices supporting the headset or hands-free profile.
* Talk Time: 3.5 Hours.
* Includes Headset, VPA Charger with call indicator light, USBCharger.
* 1 Year warranty.



FEEDBACK :
It is fine in terms of noise cancellation and clarity. It could be wore all day and barely noticed. 'Pocketability' is better with the Plantronics. It could be kept in jean pocket and not worry about breaking it. Plantronics is easier to stick in / on the ear.

PROS:
- Excellent call quality.
- Light weight.

Logitech ClearChat Comfort USB Headset (Black)

Comfort and digital sound in a versatile headset. Extend your comfort with a padded headband and ear pads. A rotating, noise-canceling microphone reduces background chatter, and convenient in-line volume and mute controls let you adjust audio on the fly.
# In-line volume and mute controls: Instantly adjust headset volume or mute the microphone.
# Advanced digital USB: Experience superior sound clarity with the simplicity of a single USB plug-and-play connection.



Technical Details

* Padded headband and ear pads
* Rotating, noice-canceling microphone
* Convenient inline volume and mute controls
* Advanced digital USB
* Compatible with Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Mac OS X

Customer feedback:

1. The units themselves are good solid construction with heavyweight usb plug and a microphone boom arm that doesn't look like it will break easily (like some do). Sound quality is good, with an acceptable amount of bass.
The usb thing works exactly as advertised on both XP and Vista. The sounds normally come out of my speakers. There is no software to load and when I plug in the headset, sounds suddenly come out of the headphones, it really is that easy.

2. I purchased this headset several months ago to use for watching movies, and internet gaming and have been very happy with it.