Best headphones for music @ 320kbps? (Bluetooth??)

[milleniummanp7]

Hey guys,

I've always downloaded by music at 320kbps, but because I've been using an ipod, I've had to compress it to 128kbps to fit it on my 8GB.

However, I've just ordered a 32GB memory card for my HTC DHD, and I'm going to use Doubletwist to sync it all to my phone. The extra space means I'll now be able to listen to the full quality, rather than the 128kbps crap.

So basically I want to buy a new set of earphones to reap the benefits. In ear is a MUST since I use them at the gym.

I was looking at the ibeats by Dr Dre, but I'm not hearing great things about them.....
iBeats Headphones with ControlTalk - Beats by Dr. Dre by Monster

So suggest away!


When I'm in the gym on treadmills/weights, or even just walking around day to day, the cumbersome wires of headphones really irritate me....so I'm also looking at the prospect of going bluetooth! However, will this compromise the quality of the music? And I don't want them to be too expensive!

I was looking at these Sony Ericsson ones
Sony Ericsson MW-600 Bluetooth Stereo Headphones: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics
Obviously I'd be swapping out the cheap set of headphones you get with it for the Dre ones (or whatever other ones I buy).

Will the cheap bluetooth receiver just render the quality headphones pointless? If so...what would you advise?

Budgeting....probably

 

[chanchan05]

Anything by Sennheisser/Audio Technica would be better than Beats 3x more expensive than they are.

Personally I use Philips-O'Neill Specked. Very good sound for just $50 for the with volume control and mic model. Reviews rate the Philips-O'Neill line better than Beats in sound quality, at a fraction of the price LOL. Friction against the cord makes is audible through the phones however, a failing of the in-ear model and the tough cord combination. I wear the cord inside my shirt though, so the friction is neutralized (I get clear sound). Other than that I suggest Senns.

 

[Eugene]

I'm looking for a good set myself. I know a couple manufacturers have good steero headsets that also have an mic so you can use them for calls, are any of thsoe decent.
Are you making 320k mp3's or a loseless format (like flac)?