Do you get effects with earbud headphones?

[ZeroHour]

I've been wondering if any of the users on here use earbud headphones and if you do, do you still get the effects?

I'm asking this because I'm getting a pair of Sony MDR-E828LP's soon and I wanted to confirm if they're of good enough quality for i-doser.

Here's the product description for the pair I'm getting:

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These super-light, ear-bud headphones weigh a mere six grams (.18 ounces.) They are the perfect headphone for those who relish lightweight, quality headphones. The silent cap confines the music to the listener's ear and away from those in the immediate area, a plus for those using the headphones in the coffee shop or library. The earphones are also open-air, meaning they allow ambient noises to enter the ear; this translates to a safer headphones, as the listener will be aware of horns, whistles and shouts.

The MDR-E828LP's deliver a quality sound, even with their small size. The headphones use sixteen millimeter drive units for a deep bass and clear treble. Sony also uses neodymium magnets which provide more energy per ounce than other conventional magnets. The PET diaphragm gives the headphones a high rigidity for minimum distortion. Finally, Sony's Acoustic Twin Turbo circuit achieves high sonic output by utilizing sound chamber and duct technology. The oxygen-free litz cord transfers sound efficiently. The cord is one meter long (3.3 feet) for ample range of movement. The housing is a modern, hi-tech, black and silver metallic finish.

Tell me what you think of them!

[Kingjames88]

ok, kinda need to know the range to determine, or at least thats how I picked mine.

first off "the listener will be aware of horns, whistles and shouts"
is NOT good... you don't want to hear anything but the dose.

second, it is widely accepted that headphones (that surround the ear) are better then earbuds...

well thats my 2 cents worth.

[ZeroHour]

Just got them and the sound quality is surprisingly good. That part about being able to hear surrounding noises is probably talking about if you're outside or in a very noisy area, because I don't hear anything but the tones of the dose when I take it.

Tried vico with them yesterday, but dozed off, so I'm not exactly sure if they work yet. Haven't been able to get an effect with a dose for a week now, hopefully I'll get some as I become more experience with the beats.

[Ness]

I use some quality Sharper Image noise-canceling earbuds. They work just fine.

[f12button]

first off "the listener will be aware of horns, whistles and shouts"
is NOT good... you don't want to hear anything but the dose.

Yeah, but if you invest in headphones...you wouldn't only use them only for i-doser, would you? It's not like you listen to it 24/7. What if you actually were at a coffeeshop, or library, or whatever that description said, and someone shouted that a car was going to hit you, and the car honked, and ran you over because you didn't hear it? Then you definately wouldn't hear that person's whistle as they look at your mangled body.

Go for safety!

[Kingjames88]

"and someone shouted that a car was going to hit you, and the car honked, and ran you over because you didn't hear it?"

why the heck are you listening to music in the middle of the road??
if your crossing your looking both ways, if not GET OFF THE ROAD!!

anyways... I use my good headhones in my room and house, and my Ipod earbuds, or speakers in town.

[f12button]

why the heck are you listening to music in the middle of the road??
if your crossing your looking both ways, if not GET OFF THE ROAD!!

Touche!

[Dazino]

I use I-pod Earbuds, and they work fine! They DO however let you hear outside noises, like loud bumps and things like that, which freaks me the fuck out when im on a trip.

[bapestaa]

I use I-pod Earbuds, and they work fine! They DO however let you hear outside noises, like loud bumps and things like that, which freaks me the fuck out when im on a trip.

hahah thers a monster under ur bed or sumthin haha

[bapestaa]

I use I-pod Earbuds, and they work fine! They DO however let you hear outside noises, like loud bumps and things like that, which freaks me the fuck out when im on a trip.

hahah thers a monster under ur bed or sumthin haha