# Looking for some new earbuds **URL:** \ **Category:** Uncategorized\ **Created:** [September 15, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-some-new-earbuds/200818 "2006-09-15T13:01:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ya3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/e95f7d/32.png) [@ya3](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/ya3)\ **Post date:** [September 15, 2006, 1:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/looking-for-some-new-earbuds/200818/1 "2006-09-15T13:01:19Z")
…for my iPod shuffle, but I’m not exactly sure what specs I should be looking for. For starters, I’ve concluded that the Apple white earbuds are pure effluence. They just sound too ‘mid-range’-ish, as in, not enough bass or treble. It doesn’t really have that same immersing sound as other headphones I’ve tried. The iPod itself seems to be producing acceptable sound quality. I put on a pair of good headphones and switched the plug back and forth between my iPod and computer, and I didn’t hear any noticable difference in quality. What I need to know is, what should I look out for when buying new earphones? I’m assuming the main factor is ‘frequency response’. I tested a few different ones that I had lying around the house: **iPod earbuds** 20-20000Hz Very little high-end or low-end response. Just plain irritating at high volumes. **Logitech Premium Stereo Headset** 20-20000Hz Similar to iPod earbuds. Not overly flattering. **AKG K-66 headphones** 18-22000Hz BEAUTIFUL. Heaps of treble and decent amount of bass. Yes, I realise that last one isn’t comparable to earbuds, but meh… I want that kind of sound quality. So ya… When shopping for one, should I just look for a response of 18-22000Hz or better? What other stuff should I look out for? Better still, can anyone recommend any good earbuds? I don’t want to spend any more than $40 at the very most. Oh, and I don’t want those in-ear ones. Scary. Thanks in advance 🙂