"Stock" headphones from box; one ear not working

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I was using the headphones (which imo, are the best I've ever used), and suddenly one of them cuts off, and jerks back, and now all the sound is gone.

Does anyone know how to fix this? Or do I buy another pair and which?

Probably a cut connection somewhere. A solder/tape job'd fix it if you can find the problem area. won't be pretty.

I've had this same problem with countless pairs of headphones...it's pretty much a loose wire somewhere right before the male end of the plug...if you're determined enough, you can strip the insulation off, solder the wires back together, and be on your merry way, or just go buy another pair of headphones.

if you like the ones that came with the phone, check out skullcandy. they are what I buy. They are cheap enough that when they start messing up from excessive use (I'm a student...headphones on all day except while in class) I just go buy a new pair

http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/all-p...dphones_type=9

Originally Posted by pyrplhaze

if you like the ones that came with the phone, check out skullcandy. they are what I buy. They are cheap enough that when they start messing up from excessive use (I'm a student...headphones on all day except while in class) I just go buy a new pair

http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/all-p...dphones_type=9

Why keep spending money of headphones that will just break after a couple months to a year? Just get a decent pair (PortaPros come to mind) and keep truckin. Lurk on Head-Fi.org for a couple days/weeks. You'll discover you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for decent sound quality. You could pay more for better, but I think I'd have a hard time convincing someone to buy a $250 pair of headphones for portable use.

I've had my PortaPros for almost three years before they gave me any problems. Then I paid ~$8 to get them replaced under warranty. Believe me, I beat the hell out of those things. Cable wrapped around the set, tossed around in a booksack for days, in a car for days, etc. And still they keep the tunes coming.

In all fairness, they are a bit "dark" so if that's not your bag, then carry on. But 90% of the people that have heard mine thought they were great.

If you decide to go Skullcandy anyway, don't waste your money and just get the Ink'd. Every other pair of Skullcandies in ears I've heard were obviously more expensive, and were actually WORSE!

Originally Posted by BigJayDogg3

Why keep spending money of headphones that will just break after a couple months to a year? Just get a decent pair (PortaPros come to mind) and keep truckin. Lurk on Head-Fi.org for a couple days/weeks. You'll discover you don't have to pay an arm and a leg for decent sound quality. You could pay more for better, but I think I'd have a hard time convincing someone to buy a $250 pair of headphones for portable use.

I've had my PortaPros for almost three years before they gave me any problems. Then I paid ~$8 to get them replaced under warranty. Believe me, I beat the hell out of those things. Cable wrapped around the set, tossed around in a booksack for days, in a car for days, etc. And still they keep the tunes coming.

In all fairness, they are a bit "dark" so if that's not your bag, then carry on. But 90% of the people that have heard mine thought they were great.

If you decide to go Skullcandy anyway, don't waste your money and just get the Ink'd. Every other pair of Skullcandies in ears I've heard were obviously more expensive, and were actually WORSE!

I've considered buying more expensive headphones.......but 250 is a little excessive...I was more in the range up to $70.....

I have considered Skullcandy, but you're right, cost for durability is definitely important.

Originally Posted by ahyl

I've considered buying more expensive headphones.......but 250 is a little excessive...I was more in the range up to $70.....

I have considered Skullcandy, but you're right, cost for durability is definitely important.

Are you looking for in ear headphones like the ones you had,or on ear headphones? A dude on Head-Fi has an EXCELLENT write up on models for every price range. Ill drop the link later on.

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I hope this forum isn't one of those that hates links to other unrelated forums because this is a GREAT resource if you are in the IEM market.

Head-Fi

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What I need are good headphones that have the built in mic. Essentially I need a good hands-free setup.

NuForce NE7M or Klipsch S2m.

I know the S2m has an online mic and I think the ne7ms do as well.

I have yet to hear either but think you'd be happy with either though I think the Klipsch is a safer bet.

I don't use the phone part of my phone often enough to warrant getting a headset. :D

All that said, I still suggest you go out and do.your own rezdearc. Music is something we all want to listen to differently. Characteristics I find appalling you may desire and vice versa.

For example I know that my 'pros are dark, but I absolutely love what they are.

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All IEM/earbuds are inherently going to be more fragile. There are certainly more sturdy ones out there but they are of course more expensive. The ones packaged with any phone or MP3 player are super cheap (hence why they break so easily and their sound quality generally isn't that good).

A solid set of actual headphones can last much longer, however that's pretty bulky to always be carrying around for many people.

Anyway, it's impossible to make a recommendation without knowing your price range. We can throw out all kinds of brands and models all day that will be completely infeasible.

Head-Fi is a great resource as others above have mentioned but they tend to be for people looking far more for sound quality rather than price/durability.