Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[TeamStereo]

-Sansa Clip+ RB
-Music
-Flac and some mp3
-Classical, Jazz, Instrumental, Symphonic metal, Rock (mixture really but none of the headbanging stuff)
-IEM w/ detachable cable. Non bassy or heavy bass earphone.
-Less than 300 preferably below 250. Don't mind topping a bit more though.

Currently using AF Tandem. Loved it but the cable design is bad. The cloth protection would cause sharp kinks. Had to cut the cloth to ease the tension that could damage the cables. Though perhaps it might be a user problem.

The usual suspects to check out would be the Westone W10, Shure SE215, Audio Technica IM02 and JVC HA-FX650(non-detachable cable). Feel free to drop by to test them out at our stores.

 

[TeamStereo]

-Your rig: Sansa Clip Zip(Rockboxed)
- What type of usage: daily usage on bus,mrt,going school
- File format used in your source: flac
- Genre of music: Jrock,female vocals,jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Other requirements: able to have a secure fit,clarity
- Budget: $60 or less

Using a Sony-XBA2 which's discontinued so far..Looking for a replacement!

Here are some good value iem models you can consider as a replacement..JVC FRD60 now going for $49(usual $109), Fischer Audio Aleph Zinc(usual $68, now 10% discount till end June), and Audio Technica ATH-CHS5iS.

 

[Windowlover]

Nakamichi Launches Its NW7000 Wireless Stereo Headphone can use for TV wirelessly and 3.5mm plug for mobile purposes.. look great for what I finally want to buy... Wow. Look forward for weekend to test it out.

 

[DerSchloss]

Need some help in getting new earpiece

- Your rig mp3 players
- What type of usage movies and music
- File format used in your source mp3
- Genre of music you listen to hardwell type of song.
- Headphone / earphone type , EARphone with wire
- Other requirements nope
- Budget 400+

 

[wirenews]

Hi, can you recommend for the following?

-Your rig: iPhone/iPad/Laptop
- What type of usage: Daily usage on roads, in office, travelling and for gym use
- File format used in your source: MP3s/Spotify
- Genre of music: Rock, Hard rock, Disco, Alternative Rock, Hip-hop, R&B, Glam Metal, Electronic Dance Music, etc
- Headphone / earphone type: Earphone/IEM
- Other requirements: Comfortable, and solid sound and for gym/jogging purposes
- Budget: $200 or less

Thanks!

 

[violator]

Need some help in getting new earpiece

- Your rig mp3 players
- What type of usage movies and music
- File format used in your source mp3
- Genre of music you listen to hardwell type of song.
- Headphone / earphone type , EARphone with wire
- Other requirements nope
- Budget 400+

With you budget, you can go to Null audio and audit the
Advanced AcousticWerkes A2H-V Dual Driver Hybrid Custom In-Ear Monitor

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi, can you recommend for the following?

-Your rig: iPhone/iPad/Laptop
- What type of usage: Daily usage on roads, in office, travelling and for gym use
- File format used in your source: MP3s/Spotify
- Genre of music: Rock, Hard rock, Disco, Alternative Rock, Hip-hop, R&B, Glam Metal, Electronic Dance Music, etc
- Headphone / earphone type: Earphone/IEM
- Other requirements: Comfortable, and solid sound and for gym/jogging purposes
- Budget: $200 or less

Thanks!

Hi! You might want to take a look at some models from Yurbuds, Bose and Sennheiser. We have quite a lot of models to choose from and the models linked to this are all sweat-resistant, good to use for outdoor activities, sports or in the gym. You can audition the demo sets first in either of our two Stereo stores at Plaza Singapura or ION Orchard.

 

[dayum_chun]

headphones for Punk Rock.

- Your rig: HTC Desire 601, laptop
- What type of usage: movies and music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: punk rock (Green Day, Blink 182) and some EDM.
- Headphone / earphone type: any type also can, just preferably over ear sealed
- Other requirements: comfortable for at least 30 minutes - 1 hour and durable
- Budget under $150
thanks in advance!

 

[DerSchloss]

With you budget, you can go to Null audio and audit the
Advanced AcousticWerkes A2H-V Dual Driver Hybrid Custom In-Ear Monitor

Thanks beside that any other can i consider.

 

[violator]

Thanks beside that any other can i consider.

you can also look out for used Westone UM3XRC or Westone 4R

 

[wirenews]

Hi! You might want to take a look at some models from Yurbuds, Bose and Sennheiser. We have quite a lot of models to choose from and the models linked to this are all sweat-resistant, good to use for outdoor activities, sports or in the gym. You can audition the demo sets first in either of our two Stereo stores at Plaza Singapura or ION Orchard.

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. Any specific models to look out for?

 

[hardyboyzzzz]

Hi

Your rig (ipod nano 6th gen)
- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Hardwell kind of club musics with bass)
- Headphone / earphone type (headphone)
- Other Requirement : I would love headphones with good bass and clear.
- Budget (around $500)


Pls Enlighten me on what headphones to get.

Thanks

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi,

Thanks for the advice. Any specific models to look out for?

You can take a look at Yurbuds Venture Pro, if the mic and volume control are not necessary they also have the model without those, Sennheiser OCX685i and the Bose SIE2.

 

[ReinhartX]

Your rig (Computer/Speakers)

- What type of usage (Music,Gaming,Movies,Anime)
- File format used in your source (MP3,FLAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (Trance,Jpop,Instrumental,OST from shows,games)
- Headphone / earphone type (Headphone)
- Other Requirement : Over ears
- Budget (around $200)

Currently im eyeing the ATH-M50X as my main choice but im open to more choices should it prove worthy...



Your rig (Samsung S4)

- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (MP3/FLAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (Trance,Jpop,Instrumental,OST from shows,games)
- Headphone / earphone type (Earphone)
- Other Requirement : Durable as i use it outside
- Budget (around $100)

 

[TeamStereo]

Your rig (Computer/Speakers)

- What type of usage (Music,Gaming,Movies,Anime)
- File format used in your source (MP3,FLAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (Trance,Jpop,Instrumental,OST from shows,games)
- Headphone / earphone type (Headphone)
- Other Requirement : Over ears
- Budget (around $200)

Currently im eyeing the ATH-M50X as my main choice but im open to more choices should it prove worthy...


Your rig (Samsung S4)

- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (MP3/FLAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (Trance,Jpop,Instrumental,OST from shows,games)
- Headphone / earphone type (Earphone)
- Other Requirement : Durable as i use it outside
- Budget (around $100)

You can try comparing the Shure SRH440 to ATH-M50X and you can also try the Logitech G430 as it is meant for gaming so it would be comfortable as well for long hours of usage.

Perhaps you can consider the Fischer Audio Consonance V.2 that also has built-in microphone and with 10% off discount, JVC FRD60 with special price promotion of $49 (usual $109) and Sennheiser CX300II. Feel free to visit us so you can try the demo sets first.

 

[ReinhartX]

You can try comparing the Shure SRH440 to ATH-M50X and you can also try the Logitech G430 as it is meant for gaming so it would be comfortable as well for long hours of usage.

Perhaps you can consider the Fischer Audio Consonance V.2 that also has built-in microphone and with 10% off discount, JVC FRD60 with special price promotion of $49 (usual $109) and Sennheiser CX300II. Feel free to visit us so you can try the demo sets first.

Thank you for your suggestions and reply...may i know how long will the JVC FRD60 promotion last?

 

[TeamStereo]

Thank you for your suggestions and reply...may i know how long will the JVC FRD60 promotion last?

You're welcome, bro! The promotion is until end of this month and/ or while stocks last. Visit us soon so you can try 'em.

 

[GearFour]

Which is a better earphone overall? UM PRO 10 or JVC FXT90?
If my budget is $250, any other recommendations to tag along?

 

[Lookingforiems]

FXT90 will perform better than um10pro on fast and complicated songs. Um10pro will distort easily if there are srsly too many instruments in the song to reproduce and the song is too fast

IMO

 

[TeamStereo]

Which is a better earphone overall? UM PRO 10 or JVC FXT90?
If my budget is $250, any other recommendations to tag along?

The music genres you listen to and personal sound preference will affect your final choice so best to try them out first. Based on your budget, you might like to look into Shure SE215 and Audio Technica ATH-IM02.