Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[jerome1470]

Old rig was Shure SE215 and Sansa Clip. Upgrading because one side of the SE215 has connection problems and the Sansa clip's buttons aren't as responsive as before.

Always wanted to get a pair of CIEM. Didn't like the hassle of finding a proper fit with the foamtips on the SE215. Looking at NullAudio's A2H or M10.
Probably getting a Fiio X1 or perhaps a iBasso DX50 too.

- Your rig - Fiio X1 or iBasso DX50?
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - MP3, AAC, FLAC
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop, Rock, Hip Hop,
- Headphone / earphone type - CIEM/IEM.
- Other requirements - Slightly more bass preferred.
- Budget - $330

 

[Preacher1010]

Hello guys.
Any opinion on the "affordable" hi-res Sony MDR-100AAP?

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[bunnypangsai]

Is fostex th-x00 worth it?

 

[galliano]

Looking for wireless earphones for my jogs. Budget $150. Any recommendations?

 

[Dreammusic]

Looking for wireless earphones for my jogs. Budget $150. Any recommendations?

Mee Audio X7 plus, light weight, great sound even have APT-x.

 

[galliano]

Mee Audio X7 plus, light weight, great sound even have APT-x.

Notice it's selling at Stereo for $159. Any other places?

Challenger is selling the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 for $99 and the Jabra Rox for $138. Kinda tempted to go for the Plantronics...

 

[tonyc]

Notice it's selling at Stereo for $159. Any other places?

Challenger is selling the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 for $99 and the Jabra Rox for $138. Kinda tempted to go for the Plantronics...

U will regret getting jabra Rox... not sweat proof as claimed, heavy and fall out easily from the ear.

 

[David_Can]

Notice it's selling at Stereo for $159. Any other places?

Challenger is selling the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 for $99 and the Jabra Rox for $138. Kinda tempted to go for the Plantronics...

Both Jabra Rox and Plantronics go I've used and junked. And if its for sports then better to test the fit yourself. Stereo should have all mentioned models for you to audition.

 

[galliano]

Notice it's selling at Stereo for $159. Any other places?

Challenger is selling the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 for $99 and the Jabra Rox for $138. Kinda tempted to go for the Plantronics...

Bought the Plantronics BackBeat Go 2@Challenger since it was on sale. Did my 5km just now. Good fit. And quality too. Just hope it lasts.

 

[jedi5diah]

Is fostex th-x00 worth it?

if you are willing to spend, itz very well received, already over 1k joined...

 

[armies4]

Hi got any budget headphone for recommend? Maybe $100 below? Need to be durable since I tend to pull of the wire-plug by accident... My current Sony lasted for 4 years but dying now with constant abuse

 

[KlavierX]

koss portapro? very good sound for its price. durable also but it clips on your hair

 

[BlackOpal]

koss portapro? very good sound for its price. durable also but it clips on your hair

got technique one. i would push the sliders all the way up before taking it off. will prevent hairs getting caught. of cos sometimes forget and lost a few strains

 

[Xamdou]

- Your rig - For now my phone, waiting for my Luxury & Precision L3 from Indiegogo
- What type of usage - Music, most of the time during work
- File format used in your source - flac
- Genre of music you listen to - jpop!
- Headphone / earphone type - CIEM (I am considering between Jomo4 & Jomo5, can anyone enlighten me with the your impression? (Like bass, soundstage...etc))
- Budget - SG$600~800

 

[obichacha]

- Your rig - For now my phone, waiting for my Luxury & Precision L3 from Indiegogo
- What type of usage - Music, most of the time during work
- File format used in your source - flac
- Genre of music you listen to - jpop!
- Headphone / earphone type - CIEM (I am considering between Jomo4 & Jomo5, can anyone enlighten me with the your impression? (Like bass, soundstage...etc))
- Budget - SG$600~800

If universal iem, I would prefer for Flc8s
http://www.lendmeurears.com/flc-technology/

 

[KlavierX]

got technique one. i would push the sliders all the way up before taking it off. will prevent hairs getting caught. of cos sometimes forget and lost a few strains

must shave skinhead to use. if spike hair jialat sia

 

[Xamdou]

I would prefer a CIEM though if possible

 

[KlavierX]

my friend owns the jomo 4 from his feedback on the headstage and warm sound reminds me of um3x, might suit your taste?

 

[Xamdou]

my friend owns the jomo 4 from his feedback on the headstage and warm sound reminds me of um3x, might suit your taste?

I prefer warm sounding iem myself so might be quite to my liking. Did your friend comment anything about the bass? From what I heard from some people the Jomo iems does not have that much of a powerful bass as compared to Shure iems

 

[BananaMilkShake]

Hi guys, I need 2 recommendations on 2 different type of usage.
1st:
Your rig - Desktop
What type of usage - Movies, music and mostly on gaming as I want to replace my old wired headset
File format used in your source - mp3
Genre of music you listen to - R&B, Pop
Headphone / earphone type - Wireless headphones
Other requirements (if any) - Must have mic. Retractable or able to keep it so its not always in front of my face.
Budget - Less than $150

Preferably no gaming headset as I dont believe in those overhyped products.

2nd:
Your rig - Samsung galaxy s4
What type of usage - Commuting, casual running. (More on daily commuting)
File format used in your source - mp3
Genre of music you listen to - R&B, Pop
Headphone / earphone type - Wireless IEMs
Other requirements (if any) - Dont really need aptx but its a plus to have. Easy to keep in pocket. Mic close to the mouth and not on the ear as its prone to receiving background noises.
Budget - Less than $150

I have looked into the Sony SBH80, but dont think its able to fold the neck piece part into the pocket. Plantronics backbeat go2, Meeaudio M9B?