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HJK23
08-24-2007, 01:11 PM
I am searching for good in-ear-canal headphones with in-line volume control. Sony has on-ear earbuds, but I'd really like canal-phones like Sennheiser or Etymotic (app. $50-$75). Any recommendations? Why do so few headphone models -- and none in the mid- or high- price ranges -- offer in-line volume control? SO much easier when listening to an Ipod.

audio_dude
08-25-2007, 09:19 AM
hmm, not any that I know of, but I think some companies make inline adaptors specifically for headphone...

such as something like this (http://www.amazon.com/Koss-155954-VC20-Volume-Control/dp/B00001P4XH)

hope this helps!

HJK23
08-30-2007, 06:46 AM
Thank you, that is very helpful. I didn't know those were made.
Do you think they affect sound quality?

audio_dude
09-01-2007, 09:46 AM
lol, they probably don't affect sound quality much. Koss is decent.

let me put it this way: it won't make any noticeable difference unless you're listening on top-of-the-line 'phones.