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Good earphones <1K

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napster007
napster007 Original post #1
Feb 24, 2014 at 4:15 PM
Hi friends,

I am need of a good set of earphones mostly for for listening music at my gym workouts. I have been using Phillips SHQ1000 earphones which are natively normal earphones but with a anibacteral cap on the drivers which couples up as an inear bud. I really liked the phones but the problem is that they only last me upto about 6-8 months after which one of the drivers stops to function. (Some loose connection) mostly maybe i use them in my jeans with my phone while riding the bike and the jack seems to take a hit.

It would be cool if you guys could suggest something similar to it which will last me longer. I am not a big sound buff, and can't really tell the difference between the highs or the low's, though i prefer good bass.

I need to cover these aspects :

1.) Listening during marathon runs/Gym workouts.
2.) During riding my bike. (the jack should not be affected.)
3.) Occational road trips.

Thanks in advance guys. :)
v.Na5h
v.Na5h #2
Feb 24, 2014 at 8:53 PM
Pl11 pl18
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AbhMkh #3
Feb 24, 2014 at 9:22 PM
Lemme guess, you have speakers worth 15-20 grand and you are looking for headphones worth less than 1k
napster007
Feb 25, 2014 at 10:46 AM
Lemme guess, you have speakers worth 15-20 grand and you are looking for headphones worth less than 1k

No bro, i do not own such expensive speakers, just average ones. Anyway, i just need headsets that don't fall off everytime while i jog and will last me atleast an year with decent sound quality.
The Incinerator
Feb 25, 2014 at 12:59 PM
Panasonic RP-HS33E-R Earhook Water Resistant Sports: Amazon.in: Electronics

Or

Panasonic RP-HS46E-W Slim Earhook Headphone: Amazon.in: Electronics

Since you coming off from Philips, Panasonic will sooth you in a similar way but with a slightly darker signature.
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ahivarn #6
Feb 25, 2014 at 3:01 PM
Hi,
Can you guys please suggest an upgrade to SoundMagic E18? Below 2k. I don't like bass. I listen to movies and song. I would prefer clear vocals and wide airy soundstage.
Please help. How is SoundMagic E30 vs E10 vs Vsonic gr 02