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I've been buying Sennheiser CX 300 in-ear earbud headphones since 2008 and I think I've had around 4 different sets since then. My current set, which I bought in 2010, are about to die. I do like Sennheiser headphones and as they are one of my most used items I don't mind paying a bit extra this time.
I guess my budget is like $60, music preference changes a lot, but more often than not its heavy. I am a fan of in-ear headphones and they are used mainly in my iPod Touch. I don't give a **** about appearence or design, but I don't like earphones with volume controllers on them. I guess I prefer sound quality and portability over all.
Solutions pls.
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I would recommend either the VSonic GR07 or the Audio Technica ATH-CKM500, but they're both a little outside your price range, and since the CKM500's predecessor is out of sale everywhere (and also inflated from $30 to $90 in two months), I'll recommend the GR07's little brother - the
VSonic GR06. It's very renowned for having fantastic cost efficiency, and it's price tag hits right up your alley. The overall sound signature will be a bit reminiscent of the CX600 with a little more clarity and depth. In it's price range (and even a little higher into the $120s) it has a top-of-the-line midrange and bass extension. They synergize so, so well together for heavy music. The GR06 has one of the most natural drum reproduction I have heard in any headphone, minus the GR07 and Sennheiser IE8. I even feel it outclasses the $175 Sennheiser IE7. The soundstage is sub-par to some other headphones in it's price range, but unless you're listening to binaural classical, you probably won't be able to discern it. The trebles aren't the edgiest in class, but it's well rounded enough that it will sparkle with some EQ tuning. Overall, an excellent headphone, in and out of its class.
On a side note, they are difficult to find now, but I've managed to find an eBay Top Rated seller who I believe is an authorized VSonic reseller - he always has 10+ available and I'm pretty sure it's the same guy I got my pair from:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/380378110428?
Good luck, and I hope you enjoy them.