Need some moderately-priced earbuds for a couple of teens.

[tRidiot]

Not getting Beats, not buying Apple buds or anything stupid expensive.

Say $30-50 per set, max. Just for listening to music, if it has a built-in mic, sure that's a bonus.


I looked at the Samsung ones, they were $80 and I shook my head at that - then saw with the charger they were $150. WTF??? Who sells a wireless battery-powered device without the means to charge it???


Some silliness in the world today...


Anyways, open to ideas, I see a ton of 'em out there, but are any of 'em any good? I dunno...

 

[ihrsetrdr]

Subscribed. Looking for decent earbuds as well, without busting the bank.

 

[Janus67]

Check out the Status BT transfer set. I have a pair after Hokie recommended them and they are really solid for the price.

 

[knoober]

I've got a set of Sony Wi-xb400 that I feel are pretty decent. Picked up on sale for $20 but have seen them from $30-40. I'm not an audiophile by any means, but these have good sound/volume and USB-C charging. Getting around 12 hours on the battery and good range as well (when I don't have the phone in my pocket).

 

[Ben333]

I've got a set of JBLs... but, they aren't cheap. You get what you pay for... if you're normally within 3 feet of your phone, best quality per price will always be corded.

 

[EarthDog]

Check out the Status BT transfer set. I have a pair after Hokie recommended them and they are really solid for the price.

I second this!!! Tried them out per Hokie's recommendation and bought two (I lost one.. lol).

 

[wagex]

I use these on the daily usually most of the day. Not going to win any quality awards but they get the job done, were shopping for teens here not some audiophiles lol.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07S93YL9K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tRidiot]

Some good options here, thanks, guys. I will look at them tonight!

 

[NiHaoMike]

Have been using Xiaomi for years, they're very good for the price.

 

[freakdiablo]

What are you listening to and anything special you looking for?

If you're ok with wired -

I've found the Sennheiser CX line to be a decent go-to, price vs. sound quality. Currently using a set of the Monoprice triple driver earbuds I got a while back, they're kinda bright even after getting some Comply tips to get a better seal.

I did use a set of MP M300s for a while, they were popping up for ~$55 every now and then. Sound quality wise they're by far the best <$100 IEMs I've used, but I'm kinda biased and just really like planars. They even have interchangeable cables, so with a little luck you can probably find one with a mic. Housings are kind of cheap though and did end up breaking on me after maybe 9 months.

 

[tRidiot]

Really don't want to do wired. If it were for me, I probably would. The wife says she'd prefer just buds for these two. You know kids... they want the latest, greatest, most popular, usually not best quality.

<insert eyeroll here>

So that rules out a number of these. I was thinking of the Sony WF-xb700s, but the best deal I can get is $60 for refurbs and they're a week out. I think I need to find some sooner than that - they've gotta be shipped and received before Christmas - internationally. <sigh>

So, still open to options, but I need to buy something tonight or this weekend at the latests.

 

[tRidiot]

I'm kind of thinking these Mpow M30 earbuds look ok.

 

[Ben333]

I saw there are wireless buds from JBL on amazon for $55. And $50 from Skullcandy. Only saying because I know those are both known brands.

Really, anything with decent reviews & battery life should be fine for highschool kids. That said, I've been heavily into hi-fi since I was 14.

 

[stompah]

I have a $5 pair of Onn BT headphones from Walmart. Long battery life and have lasted about 2 years now. Not for audiophiles or showing off.

I would definitely suggest getting a pair of BT buds that are wired together, less likely for one to go missing.

 

[tRidiot]

I would definitely suggest getting a pair of BT buds that are wired together, less likely for one to go missing.

I agree with you 100%. But I brought this up to The Wife - she wants to go the non-wired buds route. Oh well. My money - her family. You know how THAT goes. lol

 

[ATMINSIDE]

I'm kind of thinking these Mpow M30 earbuds look ok.

I have some Mpow Bluetooth over ear cans that I use when mowing/etc. Have been impressed with the quality for the cheap price.

 

[tRidiot]

I ended up ordering some refurb JVC model. We'll see how good they are.