Am I the only one who hates “neckchain” style headphones?

Skunkworks · 10 Sep 2006 at 13:25

I hate the damn things, yet every manufacturer seems to be switching to this style. Why? I think it’s a cack idea!

I thought it was just a Sony thing, so I stopped buying Sony headphones as a result. But the other day my new Sennheiser MX75’s arrived through the post, and what did I discover? That’s right, ***ing stupid neckchain style cable :mad:

. I went ****ing nuts and threw them out of the window. They’re still laying on my lawn where they’ve been since Friday. I know that some people like them, which is fair enough, but I wish the manufacturer would make it clear what kind of cable headphones have so we can all make an informed decision.

Also, what’s the deal with headphones be supplied with really short cables and extensions? Great! So now I have the choice of 30cm cable, or 1.8M. I always have my iPod in my trouser pocket, so what I ideally need is a 1.2M cable, you know, LIKE ALL BLOODY HEADPHONES USED TO HAVE!

Looks like I’m destined to use the crappy iPod headphones forever, as I don’t like neckchain cables, I don’t like extensions, and I don’t like those headphones you have to stab down you ear canal.

/rant

Dr.EM · 10 Sep 2006 at 13:31

Hmm, I got to check. Is the neck chain the style where one longer cable goes round the back of your neck? Wheres the ipod ones have 2 equal length cables which join in front of your neck? Dunno, they haven't really bothered me tbh. Your right it should say though. Cable length can be an issue yeah.

I hope it hasn't been raining in your garden :eek:

Skunkworks · 10 Sep 2006 at 14:14

Dr.EM said:
Hmm, I got to check. Is the neck chain the style where one longer cable goes round the back of your neck?

Correct.

Dr.EM said:
I hope it hasn't been raining in your garden

No, it hasn't rained. I suppose I should go and find them and put them on fleabay.

Caged · 10 Sep 2006 at 14:43

Skunkworks said:
I went ****ing nuts and threw them out of the window. They’re still laying on my lawn where they’ve been since Friday.

I don't think headphone cables are your biggest issue here.

silversurfer · 10 Sep 2006 at 16:40

You should make a video about this, you could be famous!

Until then buy a male to female headphone wire to extend it?

benjo plz. · 10 Sep 2006 at 16:45

Get some creative EP-630's, OcUK do them for about £20, and they're Y necks, with great sound quality.

Skunkworks · 10 Sep 2006 at 17:05

silversurfer said:
You should make a video about this, you could be famous!

Hmm...it was a bit spontaneous for that!

Phnom_Penh said:
Get some creative EP-630's, OcUK do them for about £20, and they're Y necks, with great sound quality.

Thanks for the suggestion, but:

Skunkworks said:
...and I don’t like those headphones you have to stab down you ear canal.

Codmate · 10 Sep 2006 at 22:16

Have you thought about headphones like these rather than earbuds?
http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/05206

I find them quite comfortable, and the quality is fine for the price.

syke · 10 Sep 2006 at 22:19

I hate them, although my last pair of Sennheisers broke, so i am now using them. Horrible things.

s-

Skunkworks · 10 Sep 2006 at 22:38

Codmate said:
Have you thought about headphones like these rather than earbuds?
http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/05206

I find them quite comfortable, and the quality is fine for the price.

No chance! I'm not walking around town looking like Carraaaaaig David.