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#189680 - 15/11/2003 15:35 Earbuds
KungFuCow
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Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 234
I can't take it. The factory earphones are just too short. I drop the Karma into the pocket of my workout pants and the earbuds yank right out of my ears. We need a case, STAT!!

In the meantime, Im going to have to replace these headphones, which is a shame because they sound much better than the POS that comes with the iPod. Has anyone replaced the factory earbuds that come with the Karma and if so, with what? I'd like to get some feedback before I run out and buy something.

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#189681 - 15/11/2003 16:02 Re: Earbuds [Re: KungFuCow]
eliceo
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Registered: 18/02/2002
Posts: 335
Im using the sony mdr-ex71 fontopia things. They sound much better and the cord is pretty long.

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#189682 - 15/11/2003 21:47 Re: Earbuds [Re: KungFuCow]
msaeger
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/09/2000
Posts: 3608
Loc: Minnetonka, MN
I Got some of these link I'm not too concerned about the sound quality I mostly use the karma walking anyway. I like them because the cord is long and they don't fall out of my ears due to the clips.
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#189683 - 18/11/2003 11:08 Re: Earbuds [Re: msaeger]
eliceo
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Registered: 18/02/2002
Posts: 335
those dont hurt your ears? I bought some of those as well but stopped using them because they were uncomfortable.

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#189684 - 18/11/2003 12:02 Re: Earbuds [Re: msaeger]
KungFuCow
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Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 234
Those are designed like my Sony handsfree setup... I don't see how wearing them for an extended period of time can be much fun.

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#189685 - 18/11/2003 12:12 Re: Earbuds [Re: KungFuCow]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31565
Loc: Seattle, WA
I'll just chime in with another recommendation of those little fontopia thingies with the rubber gaskets that seal into your ears. Best bass response of any earbud I've ever tried.
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#189686 - 18/11/2003 17:13 Re: Earbuds [Re: eliceo]
msaeger
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/09/2000
Posts: 3608
Loc: Minnetonka, MN
No they don't bother me at all weird.
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#189687 - 18/11/2003 17:14 Re: Earbuds [Re: tfabris]
msaeger
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/09/2000
Posts: 3608
Loc: Minnetonka, MN
Can you hear outside noises with those ?
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#189688 - 18/11/2003 17:31 Re: Earbuds [Re: msaeger]
phi144
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Registered: 15/02/2002
Posts: 314
Loc: New Hampshire, USA
Very little. They muffle sound pretty well.
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#189689 - 18/11/2003 17:43 Re: Earbuds [Re: phi144]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31565
Loc: Seattle, WA
Yes, agreed. That is a disadvantage in some situations, an advantage in others.
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#189690 - 18/11/2003 17:53 Re: Earbuds [Re: phi144]
msaeger
carpal tunnel

Registered: 23/09/2000
Posts: 3608
Loc: Minnetonka, MN
That's a problem for me because I mostly use the karma walking around and I like to be able to hear what is going on.
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#189691 - 18/11/2003 21:48 Re: Earbuds [Re: KungFuCow]
Ezekiel
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Registered: 25/08/2000
Posts: 2413
Loc: NH USA
Too short for Gary Coleman. Wow.



-Zeke
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#189692 - 18/11/2003 23:24 Re: Earbuds [Re: Ezekiel]
jrstone2000
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Registered: 16/10/2003
Posts: 33
Loc: Charlottesville, VA
In case anyone has cash to burn and feels like picking up a pair of reference quality earbuds, here is the link for you:

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicID=3&subTopicID=26&productID=0020100005

You can get them cheaper from ebay.
I just ordered a pair today.

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#189693 - 19/11/2003 10:57 Re: Earbuds [Re: Ezekiel]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31565
Loc: Seattle, WA
Too short for Gary Coleman. Wow.
LOL
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#189694 - 19/11/2003 12:13 Re: Earbuds [Re: tfabris]
KungFuCow
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Registered: 18/01/2002
Posts: 234
Ya'll are going to keep on and Im gonna have to change this avatar!

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#189695 - 19/11/2003 13:57 Re: Earbuds [Re: KungFuCow]
Ezekiel
pooh-bah

Registered: 25/08/2000
Posts: 2413
Loc: NH USA
Don't put Gary out of work, he's still smarting from losing the election!

-Zeke
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