Starting at college in the fall. Looking for some phones that:
-Not 'buds unless they're REALLY comfortable. I used Shures until I just couldn't stand the feeling of any of the tips anymore.
-Not SkullCandy or Beats - both are overpriced and way too common
-Are in the $40-$60 price range (cheaper is nice if their quality)
-Sound like they're in the $40-$60 price range
-Look good
-Are portable
-Are durable
-Are comfortable
Things I also like:
-Fabric cords with controls for my MBP, iPad, and if I'm being picky, Samsung Galaxy S phone.
All of these are important. I've been looking at a number of phones. For a while I was going to get the Urban Ears Plattan or the identical Marshall Majors (the Majors are more expensive but I like the looks more) because they look good, are in the range, and are very portable. Both models have chords with mics and controls. But then I read some reviews that said manufacturer Zound Industries wasn't very consistent on quality or durability.
Then I was looking at WeSC Maracas. I love the style, they're not audiophile quality: They won't live up to my old Shures, but they'll be comprable to the busted PortaPros which they'll be replacing. People say they look like they'll last. They MSRP at $70 but I can get them for $40 on Amazon. And while some WeSCs get terrible reviews on comfort, people tend to like the Maracas. But they're big over-ears and they don't fold, so I'd have to keep them on or around my neck all the time (NOT comfortable) or they'll take up a lot of room in my bag.
I'm not sure what else is out there. While not everyone on this forum will agree, I place high value on style provided sound quality is at least where the PortaPros were - in my experience a $40 set (even though I got mine for $12 on Amazon).
Any thoughts and experiences on either of these phones is appreciated or any other suggestions that meet all these criteria.
Thanks!
Dan
-Not 'buds unless they're REALLY comfortable. I used Shures until I just couldn't stand the feeling of any of the tips anymore.
-Not SkullCandy or Beats - both are overpriced and way too common
-Are in the $40-$60 price range (cheaper is nice if their quality)
-Sound like they're in the $40-$60 price range
-Look good
-Are portable
-Are durable
-Are comfortable
Things I also like:
-Fabric cords with controls for my MBP, iPad, and if I'm being picky, Samsung Galaxy S phone.
All of these are important. I've been looking at a number of phones. For a while I was going to get the Urban Ears Plattan or the identical Marshall Majors (the Majors are more expensive but I like the looks more) because they look good, are in the range, and are very portable. Both models have chords with mics and controls. But then I read some reviews that said manufacturer Zound Industries wasn't very consistent on quality or durability.
Then I was looking at WeSC Maracas. I love the style, they're not audiophile quality: They won't live up to my old Shures, but they'll be comprable to the busted PortaPros which they'll be replacing. People say they look like they'll last. They MSRP at $70 but I can get them for $40 on Amazon. And while some WeSCs get terrible reviews on comfort, people tend to like the Maracas. But they're big over-ears and they don't fold, so I'd have to keep them on or around my neck all the time (NOT comfortable) or they'll take up a lot of room in my bag.
I'm not sure what else is out there. While not everyone on this forum will agree, I place high value on style provided sound quality is at least where the PortaPros were - in my experience a $40 set (even though I got mine for $12 on Amazon).
Any thoughts and experiences on either of these phones is appreciated or any other suggestions that meet all these criteria.
Thanks!
Dan
