What is the best pair of headphones (or headphone) that can be used discretely?
- I only use one ear at a time, so I wouldn't mind a single earbud, as long as I am able to switch it from ear to ear.
-Obviously I want something that is comfortable and won't come out of my ear readily. (i would prefer an answer from someone who has experience with a product)
-relatively inexpensive. (say <$80)
-standard 3.5mm jack
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http://earplugstore.stores.yahoo.net/semi.html
Another option would be the Etymotic ER6i headphones. They are structured very similarly to the MicroBuds, but also have high sound-quality and noise isolation. They don't come in a flesh-colored option, but there is a white/clear option. They are $80.34 on Amazon at the moment.
http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Isolator-Earphones-White/dp/B0002ZW5W4
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Namely, the "invisible" part of that is a toughy.
1)
These do not meet your inexpensive requirement. But they are the best and meet all of your other requirements:
http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/store/custom/custom_ear_plugs.php
I have personal experience with these.
Check your health coverage and talk to an audiologist and your Doctor about a prescription for them. Some health plans (mine) will cover them.
2)
Next, Shure makes very good headphones and while they're not invisible, they are small and $89:
http://www.maaagic.com/b-master_engl.htm
I also have personal experience with these. They sound really great.
3)
Spy shops carry wireless inner ear headsets:
http://www.maaagic.com/b-master_engl.htm
They're over $100.
4)
Costume and theater stores carry paint and can match it to your skin tone. It would be possible to obtain the Shure headset or any other regular small headset and paint them to match your skin tone.
5)
Ebay has several to choose from:
http://shop.ebay.ca/items/_W0QQ_nkwZhiddenQ20headsetQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZR40QQ_mdoZ
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The advantage of this design is that the wire is designed to go around the back of the neck, so that there's not an obvious wire "v" hanging down in front of you. In my case I would drop the wire to the unit on the side away from the aisle. Very discrete. And quite frankly, while the bass was not perfect, it was pretty dang good for a $19 pair of headphones. Not my first choice for listening, but definitely one of the best from not being seen. There are more expensive headphones that use this wire design, as well.
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http://www.zagg.com/audio/zbuds-iphone-earbuds.php
Check out the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0NWhhyPCi8
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