Expert Ipod Comparison Guide and Reviews

Replace Your iPod Headphones in Favor of Aural Ecstasy

October 9th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed

As far as MP3 players go, the video iPod is an excellent choice. However, the ear buds that accompany the device do not actually do it justice. If you really want to improve your listening pleasure you really need to get rid of those ineffective ear bud-style iPod headphones help yourself of a third party manufacturers iPod headphones for your brand new iPod.

If you want high-quality sound, expect to pay quite a bit - almost as much as an iPod itself in some cases. The ultimate choice in iPod headphones or ear buds has to be the in-ear headphones by Shure. This company makes a line of the best-sounding, best-reviewed in-ear headphones for your iPod or other audio devices.

The Shure E3Cs are a good deal at around $179.99 retail (one site had them for a bit over $150 though), especially since the highest end pair of Shure headphones will run you $499 for their E500PTH earphones. As pointed out earlier, it’s one of those cases where the headphones cost as much as an iPod (possibly more).

E Series is now available

The E series of in-ear headphones are for iPods, other MP3 devices, and regular audio devices. Due to their design, which sits in the ear canal, they also block out some of the ambient noise. They provide a clean, clear, and accurate (but nuanced) sound.

Just don’t expect them to provide a tremendous amount of bass. It can be difficult learning how to properly insert them, but once you do you will be amazed by the quality. The E series earphones also come with sleeves so you can adjust your fit. For more bass response, you could try the E4Cs instead, but they retail for around $299.95.

If you’re still stumped on how to wear them, visit the shure.com website. They have a whole how-to section to help confused customers out. The E series iPod headphones come in white or black.

Somewhat more traditional ear buds that you might enjoy are the Bang & Olufsen A8s. Their price runs around $159.95 retail and hook over your ears. They are simple to adjust and they have rubber and aluminum earpieces.

You get a crisp and clean sound from the iPod headphones A8s yet they do not block out the ambient sound, which is a beneficial thing in that if you need to give attention to those around you and your surroundings. These types of earphones are available in a two-tone silver and black only, however they go well with just about anything.