Ear phones.

The first earphone I had for my Ipod nano was the apple ear phones provided. But after using it for 3 years or so, I started hearing sizzling sound on the right of the earphone. It was really annoying and irritating. So I decided, time for a new one.

I decided to get one during my Taiwan trip, and because my parents were snoring during their nights in Taiwan, I realized that an in-ear canal headphone is necessary for me to have at least some decent sleep. So off i went to search for a new earphone. As I'm not exactly an audiophile, I settled for TDK EB-300, which is pretty ok and fairly cost efficient. Since then, I'm hooked to in-ear canal headphone because it blocks out external noise. And I can turn it to a lower volume, which in turn saves my nano's battery life. =D

However, last thursday, I've realized the right side of the earphone was mute!! I guess it must be the twirling of the wires around my nano. Haiz, who asked me not to heed my friends' advices not to do that. =(

So just today, I got a new earphone and it is Philips SHE9550. It's quality is quite good, it has a cable winder and it costs just slightly higher than my dysfunctional TDK earphone. So now, I'm a happy girl. =D Hopefully it will last.

TDK EB-300

Features
3 ear fitting sleeves for noise reduction
Non-tangling chord
1 metre extension chord
Suitable for any occasion and any device

Specifications
Model #EB-300
Driver dia. 9mm
Frequency Range 18 – 22,000 Hz
Impedance 16 Ohms
Max Input Power 10 mW

Cord Length 0.5m + 1m
Plug type 3.5mm gold plated

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Philips SHE9550

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Features
Angled Acoustic Pipe channels directional and precise sound
Exceptional noise isolation for quality sound at low volume
Acoutiscs vent control low frequencies for deep clean bass

Specifications
Acoustic system Semi-open
Magnet type Neodymium
Voice coil CCAW
Diaphragm Mylar dome
Frequency response 6 - 23 500 Hz
Impedance 16 Ohm
Maximum power input 50 mW
Sensitivity 105 dB
Speaker diameter 8.6 mm
Type Dynamic
Cable Connection Symmetrical
Cable length 1.2 m
Connector 3.5 mm stereo
Finishing of connector 24k Gold- plated
Type of cable OFC