Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[fuzzerly]

can recommend a good headphone for watching movies/listening to music? must be very comfy cos wearing over a long period of time. budget $200

 

[silvernoy]

can recommend a good headphone for watching movies/listening to music? must be very comfy cos wearing over a long period of time. budget $200

can look up at my thread see the other models other bros recommend.

i would suggest AE2 but a bit over your budget.

 

[emo panda]

- Your rig: COWON Z2, Huawei Honor
- What type of usage: Music, Videos
- File format used in your source: MP3 only
- Genre of music you listen to: K-pop
- Headphone / earphone type: Sound Isolating Earphones
- Other requirements: Must have good bass. Prefer to have detachable wires.
- Budget: $150 max

I was considering the Shure SE215, but the $199 price is over my budget.
Currently using a Shure SCL2, the cables are damaged so I'm getting new earphones.

 

[TeamStereo]

Swee, thanks for your recommendation. Is the Denon D510 worth the extra $10? If I want to buy I must go down to ION orchard or PS issit?

Both stores have but can check for stocks status by calling before going down

can recommend a good headphone for watching movies/listening to music? must be very comfy cos wearing over a long period of time. budget $200

Bose AE2 slightly over but can consider. Below 200 can look at Shure SRH440

can look up at my thread see the other models other bros recommend.

i would suggest AE2 but a bit over your budget.

Can consider the Creative Aurvana Live headphone which silvernoy likes very comfortable too!

 

[LouisLoh]

- Your rig: COWON Z2, Huawei Honor
- What type of usage: Music, Videos
- File format used in your source: MP3 only
- Genre of music you listen to: K-pop
- Headphone / earphone type: Sound Isolating Earphones
- Other requirements: Must have good bass. Prefer to have detachable wires.
- Budget: $150 max

I was considering the Shure SE215, but the $199 price is over my budget.
Currently using a Shure SCL2, the cables are damaged so I'm getting new earphones.

Tell us more about your signature preferences. K-Pop can sound good with both warm bass-heavy as well as bright energetic earphones.

Have you tried the SE215 before?

Do you mind using second-hand stuff. Cos that will really expand your selection to better sounding earphones.

EDIT: A quick search on the forums shows somebody selling the TF10 for $100. The sound will be unmatched at this price. Again, depends on your willingness to buy used earphones.

 

[ortinblack]

Rig: Either itouch or Computer
Type of usage: Mainly music, occasional movie
File format: Mp3 for music
Genre: Mainly classical, occasional pop music

Headphone ear/type:
Sound quality is the most important. No mic is required. I would prefer a balanced sound with a slight emphasis on bass (to get a warmer sound for orchestral music). Mobility and appearance are not important as I am using it at home.

Budget: $150 to $300

Can you kindly recommend those in the lower ends of my budget too? Thanks a lot.

 

[Fatty San]

Rig: Either itouch or Computer
Type of usage: Mainly music, occasional movie
File format: Mp3 for music
Genre: Mainly classical, occasional pop music

Headphone ear/type:
Sound quality is the most important. No mic is required. I would prefer a balanced sound with a slight emphasis on bass (to get a warmer sound for orchestral music). Mobility and appearance are not important as I am using it at home.

Budget: $150 to $300

Can you kindly recommend those in the lower ends of my budget too? Thanks a lot.

AKG K550 or the AiAiAi TMA-1 Studio. Most probably you can test it at Stereo.

 

[fuzzerly]

any recommendation for wireless headphones? Used for my tablet and mp3. Listen to mainstream songs.

 

[kenz]

any recommendation for wireless headphones? Used for my tablet and mp3. Listen to mainstream songs.

maybe can wait for Ultimate Ears U900 which may be coming by end of this month?

 

[OkPhoner]

Head/earphones Recommendations

Actually, I think the fit is best Jabra Voyager are famous brand, the end, but as we ordinary users, I think that is good enough, for example, Clip brought style Bluedio AVx6 stereobluetooth headphones, cheap and highly cost-effective, good appearance,

 

[emo panda]

Tell us more about your signature preferences. K-Pop can sound good with both warm bass-heavy as well as bright energetic earphones.

Have you tried the SE215 before?

Do you mind using second-hand stuff. Cos that will really expand your selection to better sounding earphones.

EDIT: A quick search on the forums shows somebody selling the TF10 for $100. The sound will be unmatched at this price. Again, depends on your willingness to buy used earphones.

I prefer to have warm bass..

I have not tried the se215 before, but will try it before making a purchase.

And I consider earphones as personal items, so second hand stuff is not an option for me.

 

[GRAVESEED]

- Your rig: iPod Classic 160gb and iPhone 4.
- What type of usage: Mainly music.
- File format used in your source (i.e. flac, mp3 etc): Mix of Apple lossless and 320kbps MP3s.
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, Japanese Rock, Metal
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: Would not consider second-hand options
- Budget: <$150 preferably.

I was initially looking at Klipsch S4 (or S4i, I don't remember.) But I figured it's pretty old and there could be better ones out there now.

Thanks in advance for recommendations!

 

[Hitsugaya87]

Actually, I think the fit is best Jabra Voyager are famous brand, the end, but as we ordinary users, I think that is good enough, for example, Clip brought style Bluedio AVx6 stereobluetooth headphones, cheap and highly cost-effective, good appearance,

No one even asked about bluetooth stuff but there you are constantly spamming those products. Stop advertising with your non constructive posts.

I prefer to have warm bass..

I have not tried the se215 before, but will try it before making a purchase.

And I consider earphones as personal items, so second hand stuff is not an option for me.

SE215 is the one the cheapest with detachable cable now. If detachable cable not needed can go for the CKS77 below $200

- Your rig: iPod Classic 160gb and iPhone 4.
- What type of usage: Mainly music.
- File format used in your source (i.e. flac, mp3 etc): Mix of Apple lossless and 320kbps MP3s.
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, Japanese Rock, Metal
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: Would not consider second-hand options
- Budget: <$150 preferably.

I was initially looking at Klipsch S4 (or S4i, I don't remember.) But I figured it's pretty old and there could be better ones out there now.

Thanks in advance for recommendations!

S4i is the mic version. Can consider the Fischer Audio Consonance maybe?

 

[adv_illusioned]

currently own both dba-02 and UM2RC but mostly using UM2RC for its better isolation and slightly more bass than dba-02. however, the soundstage of UM2 seems to be rather small (vocals sounds too close for comfort)

as such, i am looking for another IEM that is analytical (like dba-02), slightly more bass and has a wider soundstage.

heir audio 4ai came into my mind but i hope to have a greater selection.

- Your rig - ipod touch
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source - mostly alac, mp3(320k)
- Genre of music you listen to - classical, pop, ballads
- Headphone / earphone type - BA-IEM
- Other requirements (if any) - none, prefers analytical sound (like dba-02), removable cable
- Budget - <600~700

 

[GRAVESEED]

S4i is the mic version. Can consider the Fischer Audio Consonance maybe?

Sure, could you pinpoint a few models and the price range. Greatly appreciated!

I was wondering if this brand fits what I am looking for, which is clear/clean vocals and good bass. I left this particular piece of information out in my original post.

Thanks!

 

[emo panda]

SE215 is the one the cheapest with detachable cable now. If detachable cable not needed can go for the CKS77 below $200

i want a detachable cable because when my earphones are spoilt, most of the time its the cable that is damaged..

im also alright if the manufacturer provides rewiring service..

do you have any other models to recommend? i want to compare a few different earphones before making my purchase

 

[Rubick]

currently own both dba-02 and UM2RC but mostly using UM2RC for its better isolation and slightly more bass than dba-02. however, the soundstage of UM2 seems to be rather small (vocals sounds too close for comfort)

as such, i am looking for another IEM that is analytical (like dba-02), slightly more bass and has a wider soundstage.

heir audio 4ai came into my mind but i hope to have a greater selection.

- Your rig - ipod touch
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source - mostly alac, mp3(320k)
- Genre of music you listen to - classical, pop, ballads
- Headphone / earphone type - BA-IEM
- Other requirements (if any) - none, prefers analytical sound (like dba-02), removable cable
- Budget - <600~700

um3x sm3v2 w4r

 

[TeamStereo]

Tell us more about your signature preferences. K-Pop can sound good with both warm bass-heavy as well as bright energetic earphones.

Rig: Either itouch or Computer
Type of usage: Mainly music, occasional movie
File format: Mp3 for music
Genre: Mainly classical, occasional pop music

Headphone ear/type:
Sound quality is the most important. No mic is required. I would prefer a balanced sound with a slight emphasis on bass (to get a warmer sound for orchestral music). Mobility and appearance are not important as I am using it at home.

Budget: $150 to $300

Can you kindly recommend those in the lower ends of my budget too? Thanks a lot.

K550 seems to be the best for you =)

currently own both dba-02 and UM2RC but mostly using UM2RC for its better isolation and slightly more bass than dba-02. however, the soundstage of UM2 seems to be rather small (vocals sounds too close for comfort)

as such, i am looking for another IEM that is analytical (like dba-02), slightly more bass and has a wider soundstage.

heir audio 4ai came into my mind but i hope to have a greater selection.

- Your rig - ipod touch
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source - mostly alac, mp3(320k)
- Genre of music you listen to - classical, pop, ballads
- Headphone / earphone type - BA-IEM
- Other requirements (if any) - none, prefers analytical sound (like dba-02), removable cable
- Budget - <600~700

4ai is a good choice other than that why not try out the Futuresonics M5 too? =)

 

[Rubick]

Tell us more about your signature preferences. K-Pop can sound good with both warm bass-heavy as well as bright energetic earphones.


K550 seems to be the best for you =)


4ai is a good choice other than that why not try out the Futuresonics M5 too? =)

i tink m5 maybe too bass heavy riao. and is a dynamic earfone.

 

[kaltzbalger]

um3x sm3v2 w4r

currently own both dba-02 and UM2RC but mostly using UM2RC for its better isolation and slightly more bass than dba-02. however, the soundstage of UM2 seems to be rather small (vocals sounds too close for comfort)

as such, i am looking for another IEM that is analytical (like dba-02), slightly more bass and has a wider soundstage.

heir audio 4ai came into my mind but i hope to have a greater selection.

- Your rig - ipod touch
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source - mostly alac, mp3(320k)
- Genre of music you listen to - classical, pop, ballads
- Headphone / earphone type - BA-IEM
- Other requirements (if any) - none, prefers analytical sound (like dba-02), removable cable
- Budget - <600~700

For analytical sound I think ER4s and F111 cant be beat. ER4s is less than 500 SGD I think and F111 is slightly above 800. ER4 is brighter and cold, but F111 is warmer and more engaging. Both are very transparent and revealing. Very worthy upgrades to DBA-02MkII imo. Westones and Earsonics are nowhere near analytical sounding.