Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[TeamStereo]

where do u buy ear mould replacements? i am currently using etymotic hf3...

Do you mean the ear tip?

 

[victbk]

Searching for alternative/upgrade to S4i

Previously own Shure SE215 now using Klipsch Image S4i, prefer S4i over SE215. look for replacement for S4i.

Appreciate if you can recommend me a alternative/upgrade to S4i.

- Your rig: BB Z10
- What type of usage: music & movies (games occasionally but not important)
- File format used in your source: mp3, flac, wma, etc..
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, jass & hip-hop
- Headphone / earphone type: preferably IEM but others will be considerable also
- Other requirements: may use on iphone, ipad, sony f806, sansa clip
- Budget $200-300

 

[Galaxii]

Looking for some new bassy earphones

My Shure SE215SPE just broke, and I really enjoyed listening with those. I'm looking for similar earphones that has good or better durability.

I'm looking into UE400s and Klipsch S4i/S4irugged, but I would like more suggestions, or a more detailed recommendation, according to my music style and such.

- Your rig (mp3 players, amps, soundcard etc)
My macbook air / iphone
- What type of usage (movies/ gaming/ music etc)
Music
- File format used in your source (i.e. flac, mp3 etc)
Mp3 (usually 320kbps)
- Genre of music you listen to (classical, jazz, metal, etc)
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Electronic (bass oriented music, mostly)
- Headphone / earphone type (closed, open, cirumaural, IEM etc)
IEM
- Other requirements (if any) (mic, volume control, 5.1ch, 7.1ch etc)
none
- Budget (in figures)
Must be less than 200. Preferably less than 150 as well.

 

[TeamStereo]

Previously own Shure SE215 now using Klipsch Image S4i, prefer S4i over SE215. look for replacement for S4i.

Appreciate if you can recommend me a alternative/upgrade to S4i.

- Your rig: BB Z10
- What type of usage: music & movies (games occasionally but not important)
- File format used in your source: mp3, flac, wma, etc..
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, jass & hip-hop
- Headphone / earphone type: preferably IEM but others will be considerable also
- Other requirements: may use on iphone, ipad, sony f806, sansa clip
- Budget $200-300

You can give a try on the Audio Technica IM02, have a few good reviews from customers who tried it.

My Shure SE215SPE just broke, and I really enjoyed listening with those. I'm looking for similar earphones that has good or better durability.

I'm looking into UE400s and Klipsch S4i/S4irugged, but I would like more suggestions, or a more detailed recommendation, according to my music style and such.

- Your rig (mp3 players, amps, soundcard etc)
My macbook air / iphone
- What type of usage (movies/ gaming/ music etc)
Music
- File format used in your source (i.e. flac, mp3 etc)
Mp3 (usually 320kbps)
- Genre of music you listen to (classical, jazz, metal, etc)
Rock, Indie, Alternative, Electronic (bass oriented music, mostly)
- Headphone / earphone type (closed, open, cirumaural, IEM etc)
IEM
- Other requirements (if any) (mic, volume control, 5.1ch, 7.1ch etc)
none
- Budget (in figures)
Must be less than 200. Preferably less than 150 as well.

If it is bass that you prefer you can try the Fischer Audio Consonance and the Audio Technica CKS77X.

 

[victbk]

Audio Technica IM02

Thanks for the recommendation, will drop by to try the IM02.

If there's promotion, do PM me.

Thanks.

You can give a try on the Audio Technica IM02, have a few good reviews from customers who tried it.

 

[TeamStereo]

Thanks for the recommendation, will drop by to try the IM02.

If there's promotion, do PM me.

Thanks.

There's a walk-in promotion for them, please visit our outlets to find out more. See you soon!

 

[victbk]

There's a walk-in promotion for them, please visit our outlets to find out more. See you soon!

Hi, Which Stero out let have IM02 to try out?

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi, Which Stero out let have IM02 to try out?

Both outlets have the demo.

 

[RaId3n]

- Your rig: iPhone 5s
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3 (mostly 320kbps)
- Genre of music you listen to: EDM mostly and some Pop music
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Bassy earphone without mic/volume control and tangle-free
- Budget: $80+/-

Currently, I'm using ajays 3 and is quite happy with the overall sound quality. Personally, I think the bass is quite good. But unfortunately, I have to exchange the product twice due to faulty wires and probably wear & tear. Besides, the rest of the ajays series comes with mic/volume control, which i dislike. So I'm looking at a different brand before my ajays 3 up lorry! Any recommendation for me? Thanks!!

 

[koroshiya8]

Hi, can i have some recommendation on IEM.....
1. Rig - Primarily Dx50, sansa clip, S4
2. file format - FLAC, 320kbps
3. Gene - Ballads, Live concerts
4. Budget $500-$550
5. Have preference for some bass at least.. cannot tahan if very little bass

Currently using SE215 and after being poisoned with Dx50, i would like to go for better sound in an IEM since i understand pairing an Amp with DX50 doesnt make economical sense..

thanks for the advise !!

 

[koroshiya8]

Hi, can i have some recommendation on IEM.....
1. Rig - Primarily Dx50, sansa clip, S4
2. file format - FLAC, 320kbps
3. Gene - Ballads, Live concerts
4. Budget $500-$550
5. Have preference for some bass at least.. cannot tahan if very little bass

Currently using SE215 and after being poisoned with Dx50, i would like to go for better sound in an IEM since i understand pairing an Amp with DX50 doesnt make economical sense..

thanks for the advise !!

Went to audition several IEM today but still undecided which to get...
1. Shure SE535 Red edition.
2. Shure SE535 Bronze edition
3. Westone 4R
4. Westone w40.

In order of preference, i prefer no. 3 -> 4 -> 2 -> 1

When trying 535 it seems good enough although the bass was very obviously on the high side.... then when i switched to 4R, it's like my ears suddenly opened up to the separation and clarity plus a moderate bass that balance everything out... although i understand that 4r and w40 'is the same', it obviously isnt.
One thing for sure, compared to my existing SE215, i need not turn up the Gain on the DX50 for all the 4 obviously higher end model.
I decide to take some time to consider which to get, but my heart goes for 4R @ abt $610 (w40 is $650, 535 bronze is $540), only thing is that it is 'obsolete' and not sure of the resale value should i really get it.

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig: iPhone 5s
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3 (mostly 320kbps)
- Genre of music you listen to: EDM mostly and some Pop music
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Bassy earphone without mic/volume control and tangle-free
- Budget: $80+/-

Currently, I'm using ajays 3 and is quite happy with the overall sound quality. Personally, I think the bass is quite good. But unfortunately, I have to exchange the product twice due to faulty wires and probably wear & tear. Besides, the rest of the ajays series comes with mic/volume control, which i dislike. So I'm looking at a different brand before my ajays 3 up lorry! Any recommendation for me? Thanks!!

You can give a try on the Fischer Audio Consonance. Would find that it has better bass than the A-Jays 3 and a fuller sound.

Went to audition several IEM today but still undecided which to get...
1. Shure SE535 Red edition.
2. Shure SE535 Bronze edition
3. Westone 4R
4. Westone w40.

In order of preference, i prefer no. 3 -> 4 -> 2 -> 1

When trying 535 it seems good enough although the bass was very obviously on the high side.... then when i switched to 4R, it's like my ears suddenly opened up to the separation and clarity plus a moderate bass that balance everything out... although i understand that 4r and w40 'is the same', it obviously isnt.
One thing for sure, compared to my existing SE215, i need not turn up the Gain on the DX50 for all the 4 obviously higher end model.
I decide to take some time to consider which to get, but my heart goes for 4R @ abt $610 (w40 is $650, 535 bronze is $540), only thing is that it is 'obsolete' and not sure of the resale value should i really get it.

Technically everything inside the W4R and the W40 is the same, just that the W40's housing is different which has resulted in the sonic difference. But Westone has claimed that it makes the drivers more efficient.

 

[RaId3n]

You can give a try on the Fischer Audio Consonance. Would find that it has better bass than the A-Jays 3 and a fuller sound.

Thanks! I was considering this too. Can i try the Fischer Audio Consonance at any Stereo outlets? And is there any discount or promo at the moment?

 

[TeamStereo]

Thanks! I was considering this too. Can i try the Fischer Audio Consonance at any Stereo outlets? And is there any discount or promo at the moment?

Yes we have demo at both outlets. They are on a promotion of $78. Please call our outlets prior to visiting as they might be sold out.

 

[catinthesky]

- Your rig (iPod Classic 7g)
- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (Mostly mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Pop, Mandopop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Techno)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM only)
- Other requirements (if any) (I like good booming bass, the "thump thump thump" kind )
- Budget ($150 and less)

Currently using / Have used Klipsch S4, Sennheiser CX300, T-jays 2.

I have also used a model of VModa before (forgot the serial no.) and loved it so much but it broke very quickly like within 2 months.

 

[ghost_83]

- Your rig : PC
- What type of usage : 50% music 40% games 10% utube
- File format used in your source : mp3
- Genre of music you listen : mandopop, instrumentals
- Headphone / earphone type : headphone
- Other requirements (if any) : clear sound without too much bass
- Budget : $100-ish

Currently using / Have klipsch s4i, Logitech headsets.

Headphones is rather new territory for me. I'm looking for a set of gd entry level headphones for my home PC which has an essence stx.

Thanks.

 

[kurenai]

Do you mean the ear tip?

yup tts right...

 

[couscous]

- Your rig : ipod shuffle
- What type of usage : music
- File format used in your source : mp3
- Genre of music you listen : pop music, electro
- Headphone / earphone type : earphone
- Other requirements (if any) : clear sound with bass
- Budget : $50 to $100ish

Currently using / Have Samsung Original earphones

looking for an entry level earphones for my iPod

 

[omgfthereg]

- Your rig :computer with built in soundcard
- What type of usage : abit of gaming and fifa
- File format used in your source :mp3
- Genre of music you listen to some classical and kpop
- Headphone / earphone type closed or circumural
- Other requirements: comfortable? as i have a big head
- Budget:below $120

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig (iPod Classic 7g)
- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (Mostly mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Pop, Mandopop, Hip Hop, Jazz, Techno)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM only)
- Other requirements (if any) (I like good booming bass, the "thump thump thump" kind )
- Budget ($150 and less)

Currently using / Have used Klipsch S4, Sennheiser CX300, T-jays 2.

I have also used a model of VModa before (forgot the serial no.) and loved it so much but it broke very quickly like within 2 months.

Can give a try on the Monster DNA In-ears, bass performance is pretty good, would say it is better than the CX300 and T-Jays 2 IMO.

- Your rig : PC
- What type of usage : 50% music 40% games 10% utube
- File format used in your source : mp3
- Genre of music you listen : mandopop, instrumentals
- Headphone / earphone type : headphone
- Other requirements (if any) : clear sound without too much bass
- Budget : $100-ish

Currently using / Have klipsch s4i, Logitech headsets.

Headphones is rather new territory for me. I'm looking for a set of gd entry level headphones for my home PC which has an essence stx.

Thanks.

A few you can consider, mainly the Shure SRH240 and the Sennheiser HD205. If they are too bulky for your liking, you can consider the Audio Technica WS33X which would be slightly smaller.

yup tts right...

- Your rig : ipod shuffle
- What type of usage : music
- File format used in your source : mp3
- Genre of music you listen : pop music, electro
- Headphone / earphone type : earphone
- Other requirements (if any) : clear sound with bass
- Budget : $50 to $100ish

Currently using / Have Samsung Original earphones

looking for an entry level earphones for my iPod

You can consider the Fischer Audio Consonance which is one of the most popular and best selling entry level IEM that we have. Mainly popular for its bass performance at the price range without sacrificing on the clarity.