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Earbuds or headphones?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by Drumrocker365, Jun 25, 2014.

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Earbuds or headphones?

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  2. Headphones

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  1. #1
    The age old question!
     
    Drumrocker365, Jun 25, 2014 IP
  2. FTS!

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    #2
    Voted for Earbuds :)
     
    FTS!, Jun 25, 2014 IP
  3. ironcladservers

    ironcladservers Well-Known Member

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    Definitely headphones, but depends on the activity too. If I'm out for a jog/run/biking, then definitely earbuds. If I'm sitting comfortably somewhere, I prefer the sound quality and comfort of normal headphones.
     
    ironcladservers, Jun 25, 2014 IP
  4. Drumrocker365

    Drumrocker365 Member

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    Yea, I would agree with that.
     
    Drumrocker365, Jun 27, 2014 IP
  5. scurvy

    scurvy Well-Known Member

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    In-ears are smaller, easier to carry around and sound better IMO.
     
    scurvy, Jul 16, 2014 IP
  6. PeterStraw

    PeterStraw Greenhorn

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    Headphones for better sound quality, earbuds when on the move.
     
    PeterStraw, Jul 24, 2014 IP
  7. gotkloud

    gotkloud Well-Known Member

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    Headphones can be kind of bulky but are worth it in desktop applications. Earbuds are better in all other scenarios.
     
    gotkloud, Jul 26, 2014 IP
  8. supernal

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    It depends. If I want high audio fidelity, my massive Sennheiser. I have a separate wireless headset that is convenient for walking around or doing chores or what have you and is good quality. Then I use earbuds on the train because I can roll them up and shove them in my pocket. But more often than not, headphones.
     
    supernal, Aug 1, 2014 IP
  9. chinesegirl07

    chinesegirl07 Active Member

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    I like earbuds, I find it wearing headphones while on the move is something weird. lol!
     
    chinesegirl07, Aug 11, 2014 IP
  10. maurice.cowell

    maurice.cowell Greenhorn

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    I prefer using headphones when I'm at home. It has better sound quality in general. But when I'm outside, I would use earbuds.
     
    maurice.cowell, Aug 20, 2014 IP
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    As mentioned above, it all depends on your intended use for these items... When I'm home, I'll use my headphones. However, when I'm out then I use high quality earbuds with my iPhone.
    Headphones generally create much better sound quality than earbuds, but good luck getting them in your pocket.
     
    Coolman1980, Aug 20, 2014 IP
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    Pureau Greenhorn

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    Earbuds.
     
    Pureau, Aug 21, 2014 IP
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    Droid82 Greenhorn

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    Depends on your activity. If you're gonna use it outdoors like while running or on your way to work(listening to portable mp3 players), use earbuds. If you're gonna use it to do a project like sound editing, or you simply want to enjoy finer sound quality, use headphones. Brand affects quality too. So choose wisely. :D
     
    Droid82, Sep 12, 2014 IP
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    Ideally, we could all pick whatever we liked whenever we did.
    So I would vote for:
    Both!
     
    WaveInc, May 18, 2015 IP
  15. Gamal Mahavikri

    Gamal Mahavikri Well-Known Member

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    headphone is comfortable
     
    Gamal Mahavikri, Jun 7, 2015 IP
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    SocialSignals Well-Known Member

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    Well, earbuds for practicality, movability, concivability, etc.
    Headphones for the best audio experience money can buy.

    If you are really interested into hearing all the layers of a Trentmoller track for example, I'd recomend headphones. If you want to listen to your favourite music while on a buss, then earbuds.

    In terms of versatility: Earbuds 1 - Headphones 0
    In terms of sound quality: Headphones 1 - Earbuds 0
    In terms of money: Earbuds 10000 : Headphones 0

    Pick based on what you prioritize.
     
    SocialSignals, Jun 20, 2015 IP
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    Sennheiser make best headphones in audiophile industry.
     
    stevenwatson011, Jul 26, 2015 IP
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    Joshie Notable Member

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    I am hard of hearing so I cannot use earbuds as I can't hear them well but I can hear very great in headphones (especially over-the-ears ones).
     
    Joshie, Jul 27, 2015 IP
  19. bojan92

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    When going out i will get the earbuds but when i am on my computer and i have to use earbuds or headphones i will go for the headphones :p
     
    bojan92, Jul 27, 2015 IP
  20. cipyn

    cipyn Greenhorn

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    I like :
     
    cipyn, Jul 29, 2015 IP