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Headphones, earphones, speakers, tin cans connected to string; post the audio device you use to listen to music. Right now I use Monster DNA headphones.

I'm not too fond of how they have bass ampping, but they're really comfortable and waaaay better than what i used before, which where generic Skull Candy earphones. They typically go for $150 – $200 (US dollars), but I got mines on sale for $70 on my B-day.

I usually use itunes on my computer or my ipod touch. As for headphones or whatever it's usually just the default ones that come with apple devices AKA these:

They're actually really nice which is surprising considering usually headphones that come with something are trash. They have good quality and nice bass and everything. I also have these huge speakers next to my tv I can plug my ipod into and put CDs into but the problem is that the plug for the ipod is for before the 5 and mine has a 5 slot. I did have an adapter before which cost like $20 but the little piece of shit is so tiny I lost it so my beautifully big amps are now worthless. It distresses me greatly.

I'm currently using temporary earphones that look like these:

The sound quality is not that bad, but it's a little uncomfortable for my ears. In the meantime, I'm saving up some money to buy Sony earphones that look like these:

A pair of TRITTON Pro+ True 5.1

They were expensive but they are worth it to some degree, the built in subs and surround sound make for some good immersion too.

My speaker set up is pretty ridiculous, an amalgamation of different brands sizes and shapes bolstered with multiple sub and all linked up through an expensive af digital converter box. This glorious abomination is stacked haphazardly, albeit neatly, around my TV. It's an organised mess.

The best thing about it is that the whole system can be connected to with a simple 3.5mm audio jack led through the converter. You go from a phone speaker to a gig stage in a blink.

I'm using some cheap no-name headphones my mom gave me one day whn I needed headphones.

Only one of them actually works now, and the one that does work is threatening to stop working too.

….

All of the headphones I have used in my lifetime are cheap Wal-mart headphones that go out within three weeks.

The struggle is real.

Just some no-name shit. It's alright I suppose, but kinda tight.

Razor Kraken. Needed a new mic and headphones. Nice retractable mic. I use 'em 24/7. Think I had 'em for a 5 or so months now and they survived me falling asleep with them on and being dropped. Sounds still good and mic still works. Say the 70 or so dollars was worth it. Better than my old ear buds and old usb headset. It, also, doesn't take up usb space.

I'm not an audiophile, but I love listening to music on the go.

These are the headphones of choice I have. Sony MDR-G45LP

Very cheap compared to "high quality headphones. But I strongly prefer the behind-the-neck design. I don't like earbuds nor to I like the bulky nature of over-the-ear headphones. They also stay on better when running.
 
I have a question that is somewhat related though. I had a Zune 120 GB which I really liked. But it "broke" beyond repair. That's unfortunate, because the battery on phones drains quickly.

Am I better off getting a phone with greater storage for music? I don't like having to switch out SD cards. And if so, what music player do you prefer (not really a fan of iTunes, by the way.)

I have a question that is somewhat related though. I had a Zune 120 GB which I really liked. But it “broke” beyond repair. That’s unfortunate, because the battery on phones drains quickly.
Am I better off getting a phone with greater storage for music? I don’t like having to switch out SD cards. And if so, what music player do you prefer (not really a fan of iTunes, by the way.)

You're probably better off getting a new audio device. If you have a lot of music (1,000+ song), you might wanna get one with 50 gigs or more. If you don't have much in your library (500-100 songs), you should get something like 10 – 30 gigs. I know a few players that can play a variety of different sound files too if you're interested.

I use a Sennheiser RS120 for all my gaming and music listening. I don't actually listen to my music on the go anymore, I just listen to the car radio.

beats solo HD

Got 'em for Christmas. I use this not just for music, but for anything on the internet that involves listening.

Thank god for that cheap-as-hell warranty.

Meet my Turtlebeach i60

This puppy is only sold in like, one place in the country and it costs a whopping $550 NZD. But I got it for half that price.

So far this is the best quality set of headphones I have come across. I couldn't be happier. It's comfortable and cozy, it has a ton of 7.1 surround sound modes, I can wear it around the house and the wireless signal doesn't cut out unless I go behind a metal surface, and of course it can generate incredible bass.

It even talks. Whenever it changes status, a pleasant female voice will notify you: "Surround sound enabled…"

My only nitpick with it is that it shuts down to save its battery after only a minute of no sound. So if I don't ave a constant stream of music playing my flatmates hear this often: "Powering off…" "Powering on…" "Powering off…" "Powering on…".

Sometimes it glitches and decides to enter power saving mode mid-game too. Fortunately the on button is within easy reach

Overall. Decent hardware

And if I want other people to hear what I am hearing, I also have one of these