Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[victbk]

Small Size Comply Tip for IM02

Just got my IM02 but he comply tip that came with it cannot fix well with my ear. Any one know if Tx-400 or tx-500 will be compatible with IM02? And where can I get Small size one?

 

[TeamStereo]

Just got my IM02 but he comply tip that came with it cannot fix well with my ear. Any one know if Tx-400 or tx-500 will be compatible with IM02? And where can I get Small size one?

Maybe you would like to try searching The Adelphi. We do not stock the small size one.

 

[applebig]

The AD700X is an easily driven headphone. Your onboard realtek codec should do just fine. Do note that for some head-fiers, it is considered quite bright and bass light.

Save the $ on the SB ZX and get the Z instead. The additional headphone out module is mediocre and not worth the additional $20 or more.

Hope this helps. Regards.

How much better will it be if i add in the sbz card into my system?? In terms of clarity and positional cause I'm trying to be competitive in bf4. Thanks in advance!

 

[cheerleader25]

Hi Stereo,

I am looking for a gift for my Dad and I'm planning to give him a headphone. Any suggestions? Should be closed-back design with good bass and clear vocals as well. Range would be $300-$500. Thanks!

 

[TeamStereo]

How much better will it be if i add in the sbz card into my system?? In terms of clarity and positional cause I'm trying to be competitive in bf4. Thanks in advance!

It may help a little but what you get will be virtual surround only.

Hi Stereo,

I am looking for a gift for my Dad and I'm planning to give him a headphone. Any suggestions? Should be closed-back design with good bass and clear vocals as well. Range would be $300-$500. Thanks!

Maybe you would like to consider the Audio Technica A900XLTD for him.

 

[widget]

Hi Stereo,

I am looking for a gift for my Dad and I'm planning to give him a headphone. Any suggestions? Should be closed-back design with good bass and clear vocals as well. Range would be $300-$500. Thanks!

For your dad, I recommend Sennheiser Momentum over-ear, brown colour. Stereo selling them at $489.
They also come in black with red stitching, which IMHO suits the younger generation better.
My other suggestion would be B+W P7.
Both of these cans look very classy on a middle-aged gentleman.
For something cheaper, maybe can try Sony MDR-1.

If your dad is the hipster type, maybe V-Moda M100?

 

[FatalethaL]

B&W is a good choice. looks good!

 

[weng]

Hi Stereo,

I am looking for a gift for my Dad and I'm planning to give him a headphone. Any suggestions? Should be closed-back design with good bass and clear vocals as well. Range would be $300-$500. Thanks!

quite a number of options ba.... besides the above mentioned, can check out nad viso hp50, kef m500, psb m4u, focal spirit classic and spirit pro... these (perhaps except for the psb) are generally easy to drive and would do well straight out from players without separate amp, depending on what configuration your dad is going to utilise.

if your dad isn't going to test it for himself one, then only can based on your own understanding of his taste and go listen to all the demos and see which one he probably gonna like lor.

btw do note that there's a newer model for sony... mdr-1r mk2.

 

[cheerleader25]

Wow! Really got a lot of choices. And seems I can get suggestions too from members over here.

The Momentum is not bad, 'coz I think the Audio Technica is too big.

From those suggestions, will he need an amplifier?

 

[weng]

Wow! Really got a lot of choices. And seems I can get suggestions too from members over here.

The Momentum is not bad, 'coz I think the Audio Technica is too big.

From those suggestions, will he need an amplifier?

except for the audio technica i think the rest are made with the intention of portable use so should do decently w/o separate amp. how is he going to use it?


seriously, ok this is subjective but i don't really understand the love for momentum's sound. bass bloated and muddy with extreme yet thin treble. do try it out before deciding. the sound may not be for everyone.

 

[bangdoll]

How much better will it be if i add in the sbz card into my system?? In terms of clarity and positional cause I'm trying to be competitive in bf4. Thanks in advance!

For SQ and resolution factors, the SBZ will be superior. There are couple of options you can play with to enhance your combat effectiveness. I can't remember all but Scout mode and crystal something greatly improve my environment awareness in my games.

You can may want to check out head-fi's SBZ thread for more information and tweaks.

Cheers!

 

[hiimajerk]

Rig: s4
Purpose: music, movie
Format: mp3, mp4 for movie
Type: iem
Budget: below 100

Buying for my mom. She wants something durable.

 

[widget]

Rig: s4
Purpose: music, movie
Format: mp3, mp4 for movie
Type: iem
Budget: below 100

Buying for my mom. She wants something durable.

Xiaomi Piston2 at less than $40 including shipping
At least all the in-line buttons work on Android phones if she doesn't like the sound

 

[hiimajerk]

Xiaomi Piston2 at less than $40 including shipping
At least all the in-line buttons work on Android phones if she doesn't like the sound

Hmm, where do I get this?

I ideally wanna make a purchase within the next 4 hours since I'm in the town area right now.

 

[widget]

Hmm, where do I get this?

I ideally wanna make a purchase within the next 4 hours since I'm in the town area right now.

Tough luck then.
The Xiaomi can only be purchased online

 

[weng]

Rig: s4
Purpose: music, movie
Format: mp3, mp4 for movie
Type: iem
Budget: below 100

Buying for my mom. She wants something durable.

Wa buy for mum... Is she ok with iem concept or not? As in the stuffing into ear, creating seal and stuff... Or would she be better off with a conventional ear bud? If ear bud can check out sennheiser mx models. Or... Apple earpods

 

[applebig]

For SQ and resolution factors, the SBZ will be superior. There are couple of options you can play with to enhance your combat effectiveness. I can't remember all but Scout mode and crystal something greatly improve my environment awareness in my games.

You can may want to check out head-fi's SBZ thread for more information and tweaks.

Cheers!

Bro, any headphone to recommend other than ad700x for wide stage and positioning? Budget abt $250.

 

[hiimajerk]

Wa buy for mum... Is she ok with iem concept or not? As in the stuffing into ear, creating seal and stuff... Or would she be better off with a conventional ear bud? If ear bud can check out sennheiser mx models. Or... Apple earpods

Don't think she minds. She got use before

 

[crosswind]

Hi, nd recommendations for BT headsets? Budget ~$300....or would appreciate any comments for comparsion of Vmoda80 vs Sennheiser On Ear momentum

 

[ReinhartX]

Hi all

Need recommendation for WIRELESS portable mp3 player meant for sports use... as my one has spoilt

i was using the Sony W series one so want something similar

Music : Trance and OSTs (games etc)
Format : Mp3

Budget around $100 ... can be more or less