Posted by Ian S on 02/06/06 03:55

<haley1001@my-deja.com> wrote in message
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> This is probably an old question, but can anyone recommend the best
> headphones and/or earbuds for an aftermarket replacement for my Sandisk
> M249 player, price range under $25? I'm not even sure if I should go
> with earbuds or headphones, but I'd be open to either. Earbuds don't
> quite fit in my ears, and I worry about the articles I've read about
> their potential for hearing damage (but understand that's as related to
> volume as design). Headphones are a bit bulky for my tastes, but I'd
> consider them. My only restriction is nothing that presses against the
> side of the head like some of the over-ear designs, because it causes
> headaches. And best sound for the price, of course. Thanks.
>
Ear buds are a very personal thing as far as comfort goes but I am quite
pleased with the sound of my Philips HE 592 ear buds. I think they're
available at Best Buy for about $20. At that price, it's not the end of the
world if they don't work out.

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