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u/lxZanderxl · 5 pointsr/ReviewThis

I've purchased 5 new pairs of earphones this summer with prices for being between $60-$130 per pair. Below are my reviews for all 5 pairs. Some are noise blocking and some are not. Some are good for exercising while others are good for travel. Some are great for if you love heavy bass music and some are good for listening to talk-radio or podcasts. All of them are in-ear style earphones. I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile, and over the past 5-6 years I've cycled through countless different brand and models of earphones.

V-Moda Vibrato ~$130 : Sound quality is not good enough for this price, bass levels are a little too high and drown out other sounds, and V-moda has a reputation for their cords breaking at the ends and from the buds within a very short amount of time. I previously had the Vibe first and second generations, and although they look stylish, they had these design flaws and the cord broke within a couple months. They won't block outside noise. Don't buy V-moda earphones. There are far better brands out there and you can get much better quality for less money. 6/10 - this rating is quite generous but its because their lower end earphones are much worse.

Klipsch S4 ~$65 : For the price, these are a good pair of earphones. I use them for traveling because they won't be too much trouble to replace if something bad happens to them. They are nice-looking from a design perspective, and they will block a good amount of outside noise. The sound quality is pretty good for their relatively cheap price, and the bass levels are high, but its never going to overpower the other tones. The cord seems a bit thin and flimsy, but I've had no issues with that so far. These are also great for exercising, and can be worn in two ways on the ear: the normal way or you can flip them up and wrap the cord over and around the back of the ear for a more secure fit. I really like that aspect about these, and the only other pair that I'm reviewing that has this options are the Shure SE215's (see below). They also come with a nice selection of tips and a good carrying case. 8/10.

Etymotic MC5 ~$60 : I had heard and read a lot of great things about this company, so I decided to grab one of their pairs. They are known for their 3-flange tips. For me, these type of tips are nothing special. Actually, the small and medium tips didn't even fit in my ear (with every other company the small or medium tips fit me best) and their large ones barely fit. Thankfully they came with some foam tips that did fit but they are not smooth and are rather coarse and uncomfortable. There was only one pair of tips that worked well in my ears out of the 3 types of tips, and there was only one pair of the style that worked for me, while the others had 3-5 pairs. Anyway, with any type of their tips, the earbuds stick out farther than any other earphones I've had, so I didn't like the way they sat or looked when I wore them. Sadly, I was also disappointed with the sound they produced. There was almost no bass levels whatsoever, and their volume level is the lowest I've ever experienced... you need to have the mp3 player probably 30% louder with the Etymotic earphones compared to any others to have the same noise level. The only reason I kept them is because with seemingly nonexistent bass, they are good for talk-show podcasts and when I listen to NPR. The cord seems decent and sturdy enough, and they come with a nice case. Maybe their higher-end earphones don't have these issues, but for me, they were a huge disappointment. 4/10

Bose IE2 ~$100 : These earphones are perfect for not blocking all outside noise. I use them for exercising and running outside, and at work so I can listen to music or the radio while still being able to hear if someone is talking to me. These are their second generation and a design improvement on the tips makes them stay really secure in your ears while doing any activity. The sound quality is quite crisp with a nice range of tones and good bass levels too. They've got a stylish design and a unique black-and-white striped cord. They stay comfortable and secure in your ears for long periods of time are are well worth their price. The cord is durable and they come with a good selection of different sizes and styles of tips and include a nice carrying case. I think these are the best non-noise cancelling earphones available for a $100 budget. I'm very impressed by these. 9/10

Shure SE215 ~$100 : Saving the best for last. These are the nicest earphones in terms of sound quality, durability, and for blocking outside noise. These are perfect for any situation where you don't want or need to hear anything outside your music. Great for airplanes, long car rides, loud public places, studying, etc. I'll even use them to fall asleep when my roommates are still partying or being loud when I'm going to bed. When exercising, you can wear them pointed up, and have the cord wrap over and around the backside of the ear for a more secure fit. I like to use the foam tips: they're like the earplugs that you squeeze and put in your ears, and then they expand to the shape of your ear canal and block outside noise. As a company, Shure supply's almost every big name musician and performer at large large venue shows with both their high quality earphones and microphone equipment. They far exceed every other brand in terms of sound quality produced. For noise blocking earphones on a $100 budget, there's no reason to get anything other than the SE215's. They'll even replace them for free if you keep a receipt, and they've done this for me and other people I know with their earphones that have broken long after a 2-year period. I had the first generation model for a while and the cord malfunctioned and they upgraded me to the newer model at no cost. With this current model they've deigned the earphones so that the cord detaches from the buds at the base of your ear, so that if and when the cord breaks, you don't need to go buy a whole new pair, just replace the cord. This is also great for if and when you want to upgrade to their higher end models like the SE315, SE425, and SE535 (each higher number is about $100 more than the previous) because the cord works for all of the current SE series earphones, just swap out the buds on the same cord. Once you try any model of Shure's earphones, you will never want to buy another company's earphones. They come with a few styles of different tips, each in small, medium, and large, and their carrying case is quite nice. Ask anyone you know with Shure earphones and they will gladly tell how how awesome the earphones are. 10/10

TL;DR: for the best earphones on a $100 budget, either get the Shure SE215 earphones (blocks outside noise) or the Bose IE2 earphones (does NOT block outside noise).

u/ForwardTwo · 1 pointr/ReviewThis

If you do go the Pentax Route, here's some stuff I wrote up in an old subreddit for cameras. It's a lot, but I promise it'll help out.
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I've read a lot about the K-x and just check up on the K-r, so here's some tips:


1. Learn about ISO. The K-r has an ISO range of 100-25600. If you are new to digital photography I suggest reading up on ISO; but in summary: ISO is the sensor's photon sensitivity. A lower value means a much lower sensitivity. So ISO 100 means the absolute lowest photon sensitivity, meaning little to no grain in your photos. You'll always want to try to shoot in ISO100-ISO400 for good looking shots. For dark areas, you are going to have to bump up ISO to ISO 800-1600:
At these ISO values the photon sensitivity is extremely high, accepting any photon that smashes against it's sensor and has at-least some value information wise. This means your photo is going to be VERY grainy, but there is a little secret to this: The grain will only affect the dark areas of the image... Which brings me to my next tip.


2. Shoot in RAW. This is a huge tip for ANY DSLR. I shoot exclusively in raw on my D300, and I can't count how many times it has saved my life. RAW is basically an unprocessed file; Unlike a JPEG. A JPEG is the camera taking a RAW file, adjusting the lighting information and certain other high level aspects, and thus flattening it. When you shoot in RAW, your camera isn't doing any of that: It is up to you to do that work.

This is an extremely powerful tool, considering the fact that if you messed up your exposure, your RAW file can then adjust the exposure by up to about 1.5 full stops of exposure. It is a VERY powerful tool.

But back to the High ISO tip. When shooting at a high ISO OVER EXPOSE, I can't even begin to say how important this is. When you over expose your high ISO image, the amount of noise will be drastically reduced because noise only affects the shadows of the image. Then, since you were smart and shot in raw, you drop it back down a full stop in your RAW editor of choice, and bam. Little to no noise at a very high ISO. (This tip is something that no one ever thinks about, but it will be one of the most powerful things you can do in your photography workflow.)


3. Grasp the concept of f-Stop. I'll summarize it: A very small f-value means a lot more light is going to be allowed into the lens, so you can get brighter pictures in darker areas, it is basically opening up the aperture REALLY wide at a small f-value. This means faster shutter speeds! But, also keep in mind that a small f-value means much more shallow Depth of Field (anything not in focus is going to be EXTREMELY blurred at f1.7).

So if you ever get into landscape or panorama photography, make sure you shoot at high f-values like f11 or f22 ( for extremely large panoramas).


4. Be very selective with your lens kit. You'll soon realize that DSLR photography is extremely fun, but very expensive. Lenses are going to be the one thing that will cost you a fortune and that's why you must choose wisely. You should generally have one telephoto lens, and a wide angle if you are beginning with DSLRs. Wide angle lenses don't zoom very well, but have a very wide image (fantastic for cheap architecture photography.). Telephoto lenses are zoomers, they zoom very well. The downside to a telephoto is that it usually has a variable aperture, meaning that if you have your camera set at f4, and then zoom a bit, the aperture will change to f5.6.

More expensive telephoto/superzooms are more expensive for the lack of a variable aperture. My 70-200mm VR is a set f2.8 at any zoom, but I can always bring that up if I need to. This of course brings the price of the lens up to a fantastic amount because it is a low light super zoom.

Lucky for you, you bought a Pentax. ;) You'll come to realize that while the camera itself might be average, Pentax lenses are best of breed. Here are some recommendations:

Pentax 50-200mm f4-f5.6 Telephoto. This lens is a great telephoto, and the price can't be beat. This would be your zoom lens.


Pentax 35mm f2.4 Wide Angle. This lens would be the wide angle to compliment your telephoto, and it is pretty fast (f2.8) and at a nice price.


When you can afford it though, These two lenses I highly recommend saving up for:

Pentax 50-130mm f2.8. An extremely fast lens, with a pretty powerful zoom. Once you move to the large aperture telephotos, you never want to go back. Like I said, my 70-200mm f2.8 is my favorite lens and comes with me everywhere.


Pentax 16-50mm f2.8. This lens is a wide angle beast. It zooms, is at f2.8, and will take on anything you throw at it.


So those two lenses would replace the above lenses when you can afford them.

I know this is a lengthy guide, and I hope it isn't too confusing, but those are just some tips I have. Enjoy your new DSLR! You'll love it! :D

If you need any more customized help, reach me on dA: Here!

u/ryzellon · 2 pointsr/ReviewThis

It's not exactly what you're asking for, but I can tell you about the ones I'm using.

I've got the Sound Blaster Arena Surround USB Gaming Headset.

  • I like the USB connection because the 3.5mm jacks on my tower have horrible static, but it does mean that the volume's perpetually set to 2-8% (anything higher is too loud). I seem to notice that USB connections are WAY louder, but maybe that's what you like. Both my USB headsets worked with no special drivers installed--Windows figured it out on its own.
  • I am the antithesis of a sound quality snob, so I can't really tell you about the dulcet tones my headset does/doesn't play, but I'm pretty sure it's not crap. (Sorry!)
  • It's got an in-line volume adjuster (buttons, so you can go from 0% to 100%) and mute toggle (and a glowing indicator so you can easily tell if it's muted or not)
  • The mic wobbles in my peripheral vision and it distracts me. The mic design also makes it hard to fold the headset in a certain way (but it's detachable, so you could get around it)
  • The mic quality appears to be pretty good? I tend to play games when other folks are asleep nearby, so I stay v. quiet, and most people can hear me fine. I also do long telephone calls with the headset (via Google voice) and I've never had anyone complain.
  • The drivers add a funny set of voice-changers. I can sound like a squirrel in-game if I want. I've definitely killed people that way.
  • The ear cups are definitely the most comfortable out of any headset I've personally had. I also wear glasses, so this is a big concern for me. They also help block out background noise. I sometimes just leave them on as earmuffs.
  • My biggest gripe: the padding on the headband is insufficient for me. It's a very narrow band, and the pressure of it gives me headaches. If I put extra padding on it/on my head, it's the most comfortable headset I've got. I've got a friend who snagged the same headset and he can wear the headset without the headband touching his head, but I can't manage that magic.

    I paid less than 25$ for it, and for that price, it's a fucking steal. But I'd not shell out full price for something with a headband like that. Incidentally, I'll Paypal anyone 20$ if they can get the headband to not give me headaches, but the fix needs to be less silly/embarrassing than the lion fleece hat I'd normally wear to pad my head.

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    Oh, and I've also got a pair of Plantronics .Audio 480s (w/ the USB connection adapter). I carry these with my laptop for gaming (and VoIP calls) on the go. I appreciated the design incorporating both the 3.5mm plugs and the USB adapter, but since my laptop has the single integrated in/outbound 3.5mm jack, I can only use the USB adapter. It also has an in-line volume slider and mute toggle. The cord's shorter than my desktop headset's, but it's reasonable for an on-the-go headset.

    I switched the default bud caps for foam caps (probably ganked from skullcandy earbuds) and can wear the mic bud without using the plastic tab thing. Speaking on it is weeeeird (you hear yourself in your head), but the outbound quality is pretty good and the bud design does block out a lot of ambient noise.

    I'm very happy to have these as my portable/back-up headset. The construction is good, and even while everyone hates the plastic tab on the mic bud, I understand that there's not much you can do to alleviate the need for it. Comes with a neat little carrying case. I also got them for < 14$.

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    If you're not itching to buy a headset immediately and want to save some cash for other neat goodies, put up some deal alerts on http://www.fatwallet.com or http://www.dealnews.com with the keyword "headset". I see Logitech and other well regarded headsets show up with hefty discounts every so often. (It's how I got my headsets for much cheaper than MSRP.)
u/philter · 2 pointsr/ReviewThis

I have an 8" Shun Ken Onion right now and I love it. It's my first real quality knife so I don't have a ton of other cutlery with which to judge it by, but the balance is awesome on it and it holds an edge really well. I usually hone it with the shun steel ever 2 or 3 times I use it and it's back to it's razor sharp self right after. I would agree with one of the reviews on Amazon that said "I didn't know what sharp was until I got this knife". I think they're set at a 16 degree angle, which is a bit steeper than most knives I believe. Though I think Wusthof does 14 on some of theirs.

I've had a couple of stamped kitchen aid style santoku knives and I've used my sister's Wustof set, but I think my Shun outshines those quite a bit.

If I had a choice I would've gotten a 10" blade. The 8" is great for most every day home cooking, but it would be nice if it was a bit longer for things like breaking down melons and larger items.

I was able to get a crazy good deal on it last year right after new years it was around $90 for the 8" with the bamboo rack. So I would shop around a bit, and if you can wait for holiday sales you can probably get a good deal on whatever knife you decide on.

u/massifjb · 4 pointsr/ReviewThis

All Blu-Ray movies and pretty much every PS3 game (that I own) supports 1080p. The difference is pretty big at any screen size above ~30", but you're looking at more then $100 difference for the same size between 720p and 1080p. This 32-inch 1080p is going for $360, which is pretty good. This 37-inch 1080p is for $460.

For some 720p vs 1080p comparisons, here is a 42-inch 720p for $500, versus a 1080p version for $600. I recommend spending the extra for the 1080p if you can afford it, its worthwhile.

Panasonic's tends to make budget level HDTVs, but they have excellent reviews. LG also makes relatively budget HDTVs. LCD is cheaper then LED as a rule. Look through this list for some ideas at the range of options, just make sure you read reviews first - don't even consider and HDTV without good reviews, there are too many good alternatives.

u/GustoGaiden · 3 pointsr/ReviewThis

Sennheiser makes some of the most comfortable, and best sounding headphones I have ever put on my head. I have been wearing a pair of HD-595's for the past 4 hours, and they still feel great. I can't use them at work though, because they are "open", which means that the sound is not isolated inside the earcup. I can hear myself typing on my keyboard over my music. Not a problem at home, but it would probably annoy my neighbors at work.

At work, I use HD428's. They aren't as comfortable, I can only wear them for 2 or 3 hours at a time without an ear break, but they are sealed, and no sound escapes when they are on my head, and they have pretty good sound fidelity. Closed headphones also make it harder to hear things that AREN'T your music. With audiobooks, you might be able to get away with either open or closed.

I haven't looked recently, but if they have a closed back headphone in the style of the 595, I would get that. Comfort is one of my top priorities when looking for headphones, and these are truly fantastic, but one would really hope so for 150 - 200 bucks.

u/nrj · 1 pointr/ReviewThis

Unless you're fond of being struck by traffic, I would strongly recommend against any pair that seals off your ear canal, is "sound isolating", etc. If you run on the road, they're pretty unsafe.

I have a pair of Koss KSC75, so I'll review those: The sound is decent, especially for the price, and they're quite loud. You said that clip-ons tend to chafe, but I've never had this problem. They're comfortable enough to wear on even my longest runs, but tend to become less so if you wear them for a very long period of time. The cord is 4' long, which I find to be perfect: long enough that you can hold your mp3 player or keep it in your pocket, but not so long as to be cumbersome. I've owned them for about 8 months and they've taken a surprising amount of abuse without suffering any damage. The jack looks a bit fragile, but I haven't had any problems (jack or otherwise) yet. Overall, the best headphones I've ever used for exercise, and a great price.

I also owned two pairs of these, but in both of them, one speaker gave out after a few months. I believe it was a problem with the connection at the jack. I would not recommend them.

u/zpao · 3 pointsr/ReviewThis

I've owned the MDR-V6s for years now and I love them. They have excellent sound and while not noise cancelling, the music stays in and the outside stays out. I've brought them on airplanes and while they aren't going to be the same as those Bose things, I'm impressed with how little plane noise I hear. They don't make really great walking around headphones (the long coil cord is awkward), but are great at a desk where I'll swivel or lean back.

u/JohnPaul_II · 2 pointsr/ReviewThis

If you're just planning on using them with something static, I can't recommend stretching to a pair of these enough. They sound better than anything in that price range, and will last you for years.

Wouldn't bother with those £15 Sennheiser ones, my younger sister has a pair, and they're pretty rubbish.

u/wertz8090 · 3 pointsr/ReviewThis

I bought these headphones a while back and have loved every minute of them.

In fact, I bought two pairs because I usually tend to go through earbuds really fast (wrapping them around my mp3 player, the wires frey and such). However, I've still been using my first pair since I bought them about 9 months ago. Highly recommended.

u/poo-poo · 2 pointsr/ReviewThis

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR-V6-Monitor-Headphones-Voice/dp/B00001WRSJ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1312211087&sr=1-1

I read that the V6s have the same sound as the 7506s, the 7506s are just a rebrand of the old product. Was I mislead? If not I think it's cheaper to buy the V6s, which have amazing sound in my opinion.

u/Aww_Shucks · 1 pointr/ReviewThis

Koss KSC75 Portable Stereophone Headphones
Amazing quality. They should cost a lot more than they do. I've owned a pair since November of last year and I haven't had any problems, and as you can tell by the design (not noise-cancelling), I think it fits the bill.