My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).
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me and some friends picked up some old 80's scooters, plan to fix them up and use them for getting around the track/ car shows. snagged all 3 for $20. planning to lower the deck of mine and raise the bars to make them adult size lol. should be a good time killer.
My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).
My biggest issue with earbuds is that I can never seem to get a pair that actually fit my ear. Even with the sets with different tips, they are either too big (stay in, but are painful after a short time), are too small (immediately fall out), or are the wrong shape/material (slip out after a short time). I really wish I could find a pair that fit like my swimming ear plugs. The S4s look like they have a lower durometer silicone tip, so I think I'll give those a shot. I really do prefer earbuds because of the portability, but was looking for something that was comfortable while giving good sound (which is why I was looking at over-the-ear headphones).
Dunno what your budget is, but get a custom fit pair with custom fit tips. I've heard it's incredible. They're not cheap, but if you're shopping for a pair of high-end ear buds it's pretty competitive especially considering what you're getting.
I am taking your advice and getting a set of Sennheiser HD555 on-ear headphones. Going to also get a pair of cheaper earbuds to replace the ones I have now. Looked at a few reviews and found some that are in my budget (considering I'll be getting the other headphones too). Cheap, but had good reviews everywhere I looked (they're a JVC product). If they don't fit well, I'll look into those foam tips. Looks like those would work really well, but I don't want to spend the money on them until I decide it's necessary/beneficial. I tried the skull candy ones, and liked them...but they broke really quickly. Really appreciate all the advice...saved me a ton of headaches in the future!
I don't know why I never bought one before, it rides so nice and gets good mpgs along with the decent powerSeems like the gxp's are really picking up in popularity now that they are a few years old, I don't know just seem they are everywhere now. Which is cool they are badass rides.
I am taking your advice and getting a set of Sennheiser HD555 on-ear headphones. Going to also get a pair of cheaper earbuds to replace the ones I have now. Looked at a few reviews and found some that are in my budget (considering I'll be getting the other headphones too). Cheap, but had good reviews everywhere I looked (they're a JVC product). If they don't fit well, I'll look into those foam tips. Looks like those would work really well, but I don't want to spend the money on them until I decide it's necessary/beneficial. I tried the skull candy ones, and liked them...but they broke really quickly. Really appreciate all the advice...saved me a ton of headaches in the future!
ended up selling it for $4700What did you end up doing with the Monte?