@jk98 wrote:
There are earphones that are so much better though and under $20.
That’s your opinion. And like a certain body part, everybody’s got one. But you don’t have to use any and all opportunities to force yours down someone else’s throat. Everyone’s hearing and likes/dis-likes are different. If the OP likes the sound of the original (included earphones) and they fit his (or her) ears then who are you, or anyone for that matter to say they’re no good and should spend more money trying to find a better pair?
@jk98 wrote:
When one can get earphones much better than the included ones for under $20 or even under $10, why force yourself to use the included earphones?
Who said the OP was being forced to use the included earphones? They seem to like them; can’t you just leave it at that? If you drive a Toyota (and are satisfied with it) and I drive a Lexus, or a Honda, or a Kia is it courteous or justified for me to tell you you shouldn’t be driving your Toyota; that there are many other cars out there that are better; that you shouldn’t force yourself to drive a Toyota?
@jk98 wrote:
As for saying I derailed the thread, my comments were about sound quality of other earphones and headphones comparing them to the included ones. It was imo very much on topic.
I disagree. The Subject of this thread (and the original post) is about the “included headphones”, not about “sound quality of other earphones and headphones" and/or "comparing them to the included ones.” This is not what the OP said, or even asked about. In fact, he stated “they are the best thing that happened to me … i think they have a very good clear sound, just perfect and fit nicely … why the bashing ?”
It was not an invitation to you to spout off and list 8 different head/earphones (like some sort of headphone encyclopedia) that you think are better, and then continue to banter back & forth and extol the virtues of $20 IEMs vs. $50 or $100 ones. Nor was it an invitation to “bash” his choice, which is exactly what you were doing.
The thread is about the “included headphones”, not about all the ones that (in your opinion) are better. So yes, this was (as you would say, imo) off-topic. You have several other threads (some of which you actually started) here and on other forums where you have taken numerous opportunities to “share your knowledge” (aka brag) and discuss all the different head/earphone options out there.
Bottom line is if you like $20 phones (IEM or otherwise), fine. If someone else likes $100 (or even $500) phones, that’s fine too. But if someone likes the freebies included with the SanDisk players, can’t you just be happy for them? You don’t have to rain on their parade.