Best Smartphone Audio Options

[angelotinti]

So, I'm looking to buy a new Intra Auricular Earphone and atm I don't even know where to look at, for options and things like that.

Actually don't even know if this forum would be the best place to ask for.
So could you guys help me out here? Pointing out another forum or giving me indications of fones to buy?

I was looking at Razer Hammerhead Pro, but ppl say is too expensive for it quality level.

I can pay 50 to 100 dolars for.
And I'm looking at in line controls (volume, play, pause, next, previous) and durability.
All my last ones lasted less than 6 months.

 

[americanaudiophile]

Try Headfi.org

 

[ssddx]

while we certainly have a few audio experts here on this forum, myself includedi would also suggest head-fi.

http/www.head-fi.org/
which is a forum totally devoted to audio, specifically headphones and a home to many audiophiles.

my experience is mostly dealing with over-ear headphones and not in-ear-monitors (iems) otherwise known as intra-aural headphones so i cannot specifically list of the top of my head a few models to look for.

generally i like to replace my in-ear models fairly often since they accumulate gunk and eventually discolor so i personally do not spend more than $30 on a set. over-ear models while not as convenient for working out at the gym, running, or other such tasks definitely are a bit more comfortable and longer lasting.

you might want to read the "types of headphones" guide in my headphone guide (click headphones in my signature or this link http/www.tomshardware.com/forum/id-2155695/guide-headphones-headsets-microphones.html#13361362 ) to see if there are any other headphone styles you might be interested in. specifically it links the 3 styles of in-ear headphone with photos so you can tell the difference. sorry, the rest of the guide including recommendations is not finished as of yet.

a good starting point would be these:

http/www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-318-iems-compared-narmoo-r1m-added-07-03-14-p-936
http/www.head-fi.org/t/605102/best-iem-workout-running-headphones
http/www.head-fi.org/t/680828/best-iem-for-a-bass-head

i can say that depending on what phone you have or what model of headphones you pick you may benefit from an external DAC or amplifier. to give some models of iem a boost people use the fiio e3 or e5 for additional volume. you can see some decent writeups on headfi on the use of these with iems as well.