Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[star_star_crystal]

- Your rig: From phone.
- What type of usage: For travelling long flights
- File format used in your source: games and mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: R&B, jazz
- Headphone / earphone type: over ears with mic
- Other requirements (if any). Most important is good bass. Must be foldable and perhaps stylish?
- Budget <$250

Saw the urbanears headphones, seems reviews that the bass is good, its foldable as well, but not sure it is comfortable for long hrs wearing?

 

[kaixax555]

- Your rig: desktop PC
- What type of usage: casual music production, listening, gaming
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: EDM, pop, instrumentals
- Headphone / earphone type: over-the-ear closed headphones
- Other requirements (if any): nothing in particular
- Budget: <$500

I'm considering the ATH-m50x after researching a bit and reading rave reviews. Any other headphones that I can consider that might top it?

Thanks.

Good choice actually, works with music production too since it makes a good studio monitor

Can try AKG K551 or NAD Viso HP50 as well

 

[xiaoxin22]

Can someone recommend?

Your rig - Sansa Clip Zip, Macbook Pro
What type of usage - On the go, sometimes jogging (noise-cancelling)
File format used in your source - mp3 and aac
Genre of music you listen to - rock and classical
Headphone / earphone type - in ear earphones
Other requirements - durable & music control (good to have)
Budget (in figures) - >$80

 

[b3njaminlee]

- Your rig: Iphone 5/Iphone 6
- What type of usage: movies/ gaming/ music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Wide range actually, classical, instrumental, electronic, hip hop but not metal.
- Headphone / earphone type: Closed
- Other requirements (if any): mic, volume control preferably
- Budget: I have a Klipsch x7i but im willing to trade for a recommended earphone with a topup of <100

I feel x7i is good for classical music but doesnt perform as well with electronic music

 

[TeamStereo]

Can someone recommend?

Your rig - Sansa Clip Zip, Macbook Pro
What type of usage - On the go, sometimes jogging (noise-cancelling)
File format used in your source - mp3 and aac
Genre of music you listen to - rock and classical
Headphone / earphone type - in ear earphones
Other requirements - durable & music control (good to have)
Budget (in figures) - >$80

Hi bro! Check out the following models and feel free to visit us so you can also audition the demo sets.

Marshall Mode EQ
AKG K350 - with special price promotion of $49 (usual $99.90)
JVC FX3X

 

[Cyborg]

Hi bro! Check out the following models and feel free to visit us so you can also audition the demo sets.

Marshall Mode EQ
AKG K350 - with special price promotion of $49 (usual $99.90)
JVC FX3X

I thought AKG K350 was already out of stock when I visited your outlet.
Or are you informing us that new stock supplies for AKG K350 have arrived?
Thanks for your kind clarification.

 

[TeamStereo]

I thought AKG K350 was already out of stock when I visited your outlet.
Or are you informing us that new stock supplies for AKG K350 have arrived?
Thanks for your kind clarification.

Ooppps. Sorry, bro, my bad. Still no stocks as of the moment. When you visit us to try demos, you can let the staff/s know about your opinion on them so they can still suggest and recommend accordingly.

 

[shadowlezz]

Does stereo sell any replacement cables for a westone w4r?

 

[Alpha0]

- Your rig: Macbook Pro(Late 2013) & iFi iDSD Micro
- What type of usage: Music listening (80%) , Watching movies/dramas (20%)
- File format used in your source: Flac, ape, wav, mp3, apple loseless
- Genre of music you listen to: Classical, Jazz, Soft-rock, Pop, Instrumental
- Headphone / earphone type: Over the ear. Comfort is a must.
- Other requirements (if any): The option to upgrade headphone cable in future.
- Budget: <$1800

Thanks.

 

[widget]

- Your rig: Macbook Pro(Late 2013) & iFi iDSD Micro
- What type of usage: Music listening (80%) , Watching movies/dramas (20%)
- File format used in your source: Flac, ape, wav, mp3, apple loseless
- Genre of music you listen to: Classical, Jazz, Soft-rock, Pop, Instrumental
- Headphone / earphone type: Over the ear. Comfort is a must.
- Other requirements (if any): The option to upgrade headphone cable in future.
- Budget: <$1800

Thanks.

Sennheiser HD800
But your iDSD might not bring out the best of the can, so you might be thinking of upgrading the iDSD sooner or later

Or you can also try Oppo PM-2 or Sony MDR-Z7, for about half of your budget

 

[Alpha0]

Sennheiser HD800
But your iDSD might not bring out the best of the can, so you might be thinking of upgrading the iDSD sooner or later

Or you can also try Oppo PM-2 or Sony MDR-Z7, for about half of your budget

Haha. Yeah.
That day was testing out the hd800 withthe idsd at stereo.
Quite blown away by it.
Will keep a lookout on oppo and sony as well.
The new AKG any good ?

Thanks.

 

[TeamStereo]

Does stereo sell any replacement cables for a westone w4r?

You can use the UM flat pin cable as it is using the old Westone 2-pin connector.

 

[shadowlezz]

You can use the UM flat pin cable as it is using the old Westone 2-pin connector.

How much issit? And do you have a photo of it on ur site?

 

[Psycovirus]

I got an ATH-M50X recently at stereo and loving the sound. I would like a portable in-ear version of such balanced sound. Tried ATH-IM50, found it not as clear.


- Your rig: Android Phone + Fiio E07K
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, 320kbps AAC/MP3, Spotify
- Genre of music you listen to: Rock, Hip Hop, J-Pop, Instrumentals, Classicals
- Headphone / earphone type: in-ear monitor
- Other requirements (if any): prefer removable cable, looped cord over ear to reduce microphonics
- Budget (in figures): under $300

Thanks!

 

[TeamStereo]

I got an ATH-M50X recently at stereo and loving the sound. I would like a portable in-ear version of such balanced sound. Tried ATH-IM50, found it not as clear.


- Your rig: Android Phone + Fiio E07K
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: FLAC, Ogg Vorbis, 320kbps AAC/MP3, Spotify
- Genre of music you listen to: Rock, Hip Hop, J-Pop, Instrumentals, Classicals
- Headphone / earphone type: in-ear monitor
- Other requirements (if any): prefer removable cable, looped cord over ear to reduce microphonics
- Budget (in figures): under $300

Thanks!

Hi there, did you try the Audio Technica ATH-IM02? They seem to have better clarity and especially suit vocal and classical tracks. Another option would be the Westone W10(usual $299) which we're having a special walk-in store promotion till end October. Do drop by our stores to try them out ya

 

[TeamStereo]

How much issit? And do you have a photo of it on ur site?

You can refer to below image. It costs $109(50") and $129(60"). We don't stock them so you'll need to pre-order in our stores.

 

[Psycovirus]

Hi there, did you try the Audio Technica ATH-IM02? They seem to have better clarity and especially suit vocal and classical tracks. Another option would be the Westone W10(usual $299) which we're having a special walk-in store promotion till end October. Do drop by our stores to try them out ya

Thanks! I'll do some research and have a test run. October is ending in 2 days, need more time! Oh well, hope these have promo in Nov!

 

[rotiprata_]

can i check how come the difference in price for ATH-a900x is quite huge from stereo ($358) as compared to amazon (slightly above $200)?

is it warranty? just checking in case i dont know something about the headphones world

 

[rejjy22]

- Your rig: HTC One M8
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3, m4a
- Genre of music you listen to: A variety, no specific preference
- Headphone / earphone type: Over-the-ears or on-ears headphones
- Other requirements: Preferably one that is comfortable even when wearing specs and also portable
- Budget: <S$150

I was looking at the ATH-M50x but it exceeds my budget, so maybe a pair of headphones that is similar to that.

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig: HTC One M8
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3, m4a
- Genre of music you listen to: A variety, no specific preference
- Headphone / earphone type: Over-the-ears or on-ears headphones
- Other requirements: Preferably one that is comfortable even when wearing specs and also portable
- Budget: <S$150

I was looking at the ATH-M50x but it exceeds my budget, so maybe a pair of headphones that is similar to that.

How 'bout the Audio Technica ATH-M40X? One of the popular models within this price range.. Also the Sennheiser HD449. Give them a try bro, see how it goes, you can let the staff know also about your opinion so they can recommend accordingly if still needed.