Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[Jeremy1]

Cant answer you on that. For starters, i never tried the sonys and senheisers before. Secondly, when outside i prefer TWS or wired IEMs as again, headphones are too bulky for me to want to bring out. If ANC is a requirement for you, then look at those models with proper ANC. As for sound quality, the best way i can put it is the Stax S3 is pretty monitor like. Not much coloration with its default sound signature.

As what I know the Stax S3 doesn't have ANC but is it really that bad with the passive isolation when listening outdoor ?

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

As what I know the Stax S3 doesn't have ANC but is it really that bad with the passive isolation when listening outdoor ?

Even without ANC, the Stax S3 is closed back design so there will be some basic noise isolation. If you are still in doubt, then go look for youtube reviews of Stax S3 and see whether there is any mention of how good or bad the passive isolation is. But then again, don't know why i find myself repeating this but if you are prioritizing ANC, then just look for those models with ANC lar. Its seems like you are 99% set on the Stax S3 but for some reason looking for the 1% excuse to dissuade yourself from getting it leh.

 

[rECKleSSfElla]

Treoo's website lists the Stax S3 for sale. They have a showroom around Tai Seng area. You can try contacting them and ask if they have a demo set of the Stax S3 for auditioning at their showroom.

https://store.treoo.com/edifier-sta...c-wireless-bluetooth-over-ear-headphones.html

 

[Jeremy1]

Even without ANC, the Stax S3 is closed back design so there will be some basic noise isolation. If you are still in doubt, then go look for youtube reviews of Stax S3 and see whether there is any mention of how good or bad the passive isolation is. But then again, don't know why i find myself repeating this but if you are prioritizing ANC, then just look for those models with ANC lar. Its seems like you are 99% set on the Stax S3 but for some reason looking for the 1% excuse to dissuade yourself from getting it leh.

My impression of a planar sound is good as I had audit the Maxwell before so my guess should be about the same.

Will most probably be ordering from Aliexpress.

Thanks.

 

[NightRaven49]

hi gurus, am looking for budget wired headphones (no bluetooth/usb port) for listening to music while commuting (phone with headphone jack). currently looking at the audiotechnica ath m30x which is within my budget and seems to have decent audio and noise dampening for the price, though since the m30x launched quite a while back, would like to know if there are alternatives. hoping to get guru advice on similar models i can consider, thanks in advance!

 

[caterham7]

hi gurus, am looking for budget wired headphones (no bluetooth/usb port) for listening to music while commuting (phone with headphone jack). currently looking at the audiotechnica ath m30x which is within my budget and seems to have decent audio and noise dampening for the price, though since the m30x launched quite a while back, would like to know if there are alternatives. hoping to get guru advice on similar models i can consider, thanks in advance!

closed portable headphones, can also consider sony MDR7506, senn HD280PRO

recommend to audition at headphone shops, sound signature can be quite different among models, also test out if the isolation is sufficient

 

[Tornesoul]

Hi all, have an old pair of Westone 1 IEMs.

The right side became softer suddenly (compared to left side). Any idea how to open the shell?
https://theheadphonelist.com/westone-1-t1/

Not sure if worth fixing / diying? Or would u suggest to just discard?
Thanks!

 

[redname]

Is sennheiser hd400s good?

Saw promo $59 only

 

[Jeremy1]

My Stax Headphone is here finally

 

[water111]

How much u bought? Care to share your feedback after using.

 

[firebrand83]

Hi anyone tried Sundara and Ananda before? Trying to select one

 

[RyanJ]

Hi anyone tried Sundara and Ananda before? Trying to select one

Can try audition them at Stereo first to see. Sound can be downright personal, one man's meat is another man's poison.

https://www.stereo.com.sg/shop.html?brand=6333&cat=188.

Tried Arya before but not the ones mentioned.

 

[jokerpoker81]

https://versus.com/en/headphone

everyone should use this comparision site lah! find the best available brand / model in Singapore, then go find shops at adelphi https://www.theadelphi.sg/#
that sells that particular brand / model lor. sound quality is very subjective.....everyone fav genre of music, design etc are also different, so there isnt a "best headphone" in my own opinion......it's only what "best" for own wallet lah. hahahahaha

 

[Tornesoul]

Hi all, have an old pair of Westone 1 IEMs.

The right side became softer suddenly (compared to left side). Any idea how to open the shell?
https://theheadphonelist.com/westone-1-t1/

Not sure if worth fixing / diying? Or would u suggest to just discard?
Thanks!

Would u guys just discard? Or where can recycle?

 

[caterham7]

Would u guys just discard? Or where can recycle?

treoo has repair services, maybe can consider contacting them
https://store.treoo.com/services/repair.html

 

[Whizdom]

where can try on wireless earbuds? stereo shop still exist not?

 

[caterham7]

where can try on wireless earbuds? stereo shop still exist not?

can try connectit, jaben, stereo

 

[okichin]

Where can I go to test headphones? Went to Harvey Norman and challenger, both shops only have displays but cannot test the sound qualities.

Anyone got any shop to recommend for testing out headphones? Interested in the usual brands - Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, JBL etc.

Thanks in advance.

 

[caterham7]

Where can I go to test headphones? Went to Harvey Norman and challenger, both shops only have displays but cannot test the sound qualities.

Anyone got any shop to recommend for testing out headphones? Interested in the usual brands - Sony, Sennheiser, Bose, JBL etc.

Thanks in advance.

highlighted in post just above yours
connectit, jaben, stereo

btw, recommend to consider other brands also, no worries, the staff at the respective stores will provide inputs

do bring along your source, e.g. phone or mp3 player, and music, e.g. spotify or flac files

 

[okichin]

highlighted in post just above yours
connectit, jaben, stereo

btw, recommend to consider other brands also, no worries, the staff at the respective stores will provide inputs

do bring along your source, e.g. phone or mp3 player, and music, e.g. spotify or flac files

Thank you for the recommendations