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geekIT

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#306773 20-Aug-2023 16:55
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For several years I've been using over-ear Sony 7506 headphones to listen to TV audio but I'm starting to find them a little irritating. There's nothing wrong with them - it's my aging skin that's the problem, getting hot and itchy under the enveloping ear covers.

 

So I thought I'd try some wired in-ear buds. But not top-line - I notice one can spend $1500 oon these gizmos!

 

Anyone able to recommend a reasonably priced (ie, cheap) option. I know I won't get the hifi quality of the Sony cans but that's something I'll have to put up with.

 

Thanks for reading. 

 

EDIT: The buds will need to have a 3.5mm connector, not USB.





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RunningMan
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  #3118289 20-Aug-2023 17:18
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I always found the Apple ones pretty good for the price. Better sound quality than the cheap junk, reasonably durable and a comfortable shape.

 

https://www.apple.com/nz/shop/product/MNHF2FE/A/earpods-with-35mm-headphone-plug 




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  #3118502 21-Aug-2023 13:40
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RunningMan: Thanks. But I'm wondering if they'll work with the Sony receiver (STR-DA1200ES) that feeds my 7506 headphones.

 

The blurb for the Apple buds seems to imply that the buds are specifically for iPod, iPhone and iPad:

 

  Compatibility Information - The remote and mic are supported by all models of iPod, iPhone and iPad (not all models support volume up/down functions). Audio is supported by all iPod models. Requires software version 1.0.3 for iPod nano (4th generation), 2.0.1 for iPod classic (120GB) and 2.2 or later for iPod touch (2nd generation).





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  #3118623 21-Aug-2023 14:51
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They've got a microphone/remote buttons in the middle of the cord - those bits won't work, but I've used them plugged into non Apple laptops and the like OK just as basic earphones.




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  #3118937 22-Aug-2023 10:19
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OK, I'll give them a try.

 

Cheers 👍





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