Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[mONK_87]

- Your rig (S3)
- What type of usage ( music )
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Chinese song/Enya types of song)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM )
- Other requirements (mic, volume control)
- Budget (Less than $100)

 

[koroshiya8]

May I check between denon ahd600 vs sennheiser hd650 which one would you recommend?

 

[kaixax555]

- Your rig (S3)
- What type of usage ( music )
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Chinese song/Enya types of song)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM )
- Other requirements (mic, volume control)
- Budget (Less than $100)

UE350vm lol

 

[MeowEatsFish]

Current Rig : iPhone 4
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to : Heavy Metal(most of the time),Pop or Rock
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements (if any) : None
- Budget (in figures) : 200

Currently using Marley's People Get Ready IEMs,but looking to switch to better ones .I'm wondering though,does the type of rig (be it portable music player,etc) make a lot of difference? I tend to think that portable music players,if invest a good one,would be worthwhile though,alongside with compatible IEMs/headphones of your choice.

Would want to switch to a better rig/IEM

 

[kaixax555]

if you really want for gym use,

Yamaha EPH-100 with Sansa Clip Zip

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig (S3)
- What type of usage ( music )
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Chinese song/Enya types of song)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM )
- Other requirements (mic, volume control)
- Budget (Less than $100)

UE400vm should be a good choice with most genres or you can try the Sennheiser MM30i as well. UE400vm is slightly over 100.

Current Rig : iPhone 4
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to : Heavy Metal(most of the time),Pop or Rock
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements (if any) : None
- Budget (in figures) : 200

Currently using Marley's People Get Ready IEMs,but looking to switch to better ones .I'm wondering though,does the type of rig (be it portable music player,etc) make a lot of difference? I tend to think that portable music players,if invest a good one,would be worthwhile though,alongside with compatible IEMs/headphones of your choice.

Would want to switch to a better rig/IEM

Do you need a mic too? Can consider the Westone TS1 with mic if needed, if not I will recommend the audio-technica CKS99 at 178.

 

[Sensational]

any recommendations for earpiece arnd 50-70 bucks? usually listen to hip hop/r &b/ house music. so prefer smth kinda bassy? haha.

 

[iCuteCube]

- Your rig (Apple iPod)
- What type of usage ( Music )
- File format used in your source (mp3 320kbps above)
- Genre of music you listen to (Japanese Songs, English, Chinese)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM )
- Other requirements (NIL)
- Budget (Above SGD $100, below $300)

 

[rookierocky]

hi is a-jays three recommended for pairing with samsung s3?

 

[MeowEatsFish]

Do you need a mic too? Can consider the Westone TS1 with mic if needed, if not I will recommend the audio-technica CKS99 at 178.

Don't need a mic,i prefer it that way,since mics are usually paired with iphones/androids nowadays.Hmm,what would be a good music source for the CKS99 though,since i was thinking it's good to seperate my phone and music player.

 

[kaixax555]

any recommendations for earpiece arnd 50-70 bucks? usually listen to hip hop/r &b/ house music. so prefer smth kinda bassy? haha.

Soundmagic E10, pretty popular model
Or else you can go for the Dunu Trident as well

- Your rig (Apple iPod)
- What type of usage ( Music )
- File format used in your source (mp3 320kbps above)
- Genre of music you listen to (Japanese Songs, English, Chinese)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM )
- Other requirements (NIL)
- Budget (Above SGD $100, below $300)

My personal preference is VSonic GR07 MKII and TDK BA200, your preferences may differ

Other choices include Brainwavz B2, Rockit Sound R-50, UE700, Shure SE215 (or the limited edition), Astrotec AX-7, VSonic GR01, VSonic GR07 Bass Edition, Creative Aurvana In Ear 3, Fischer Tandem, Etymotic Research HF5

hi is a-jays three recommended for pairing with samsung s3?

hmmm if you are going after style a jays 3 is fine....

if you are looking for good sound look somewhere else IMO

 

[wbambang]

Hi,

Happy listener of BA200 here, but sometimes want to rest the ear from using IEM:

- Your rig (iPhone 5)
- What type of usage ( music )
- File format used in your source (mp3/AAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (mostly top 40: Taylor Swift, Carly Rae, Maroon 5, etc)
- Headphone / earphone type (Portable headphone )
- Other requirements (for commuting using MRT/bus, mic is nice to have)
- Budget (Less than $200, max $250)

Oh, and can you advise better tips for BA200?
Now using smallest biflange, for best bass sound, but it often loosen when walking, losing isolation..

Thanks..

 

[kaixax555]

Hi,

Happy listener of BA200 here, but sometimes want to rest the ear from using IEM:

- Your rig (iPhone 5)
- What type of usage ( music )
- File format used in your source (mp3/AAC)
- Genre of music you listen to (mostly top 40: Taylor Swift, Carly Rae, Maroon 5, etc)
- Headphone / earphone type (Portable headphone )
- Other requirements (for commuting using MRT/bus, mic is nice to have)
- Budget (Less than $200, max $250)

Oh, and can you advise better tips for BA200?
Now using smallest biflange, for best bass sound, but it often loosen when walking, losing isolation..

Thanks..

think a lot of people will suggest ATH-M50 lol...

better tips... if you wear the BA200 over the ear by right it should not fall out (at least in my case)
if not.. try the included complys or Shure Olives then

 

[mONK_87]

UE400vm should be a good choice with most genres or you can try the Sennheiser MM30i as well. UE400vm is slightly over 100.

Well,most important is the noise isolating.I hate hearing ambient noise on my ear piece.

Thanks for the reply.

 

[rickysio]

FutureSonics' dual flange is one of the best tips I've tried... But don't think locally available.

 

[wbambang]

think a lot of people will suggest ATH-M50 lol...

better tips... if you wear the BA200 over the ear by right it should not fall out (at least in my case)
if not.. try the included complys or Shure Olives then

Was hoping for one more portable than M50 I like HD25ii but damn ex..

The complys didn't give enough bass for me, I will try the Shure. H

Thanks!

 

[rickysio]

Was hoping for one more portable than M50 I like HD25ii but damn ex..

The complys didn't give enough bass for me, I will try the Shure. H

Thanks!

The BA200's bass is not that tok-kong, just keep in mind and don't expect miracles.

 

[juixyy]

- Your rig : Asus Xonar DG
- What type of music : Music & Gaming
- File format used in your source : all
- Genre of music you listen to : hard rock, jrock, instrumental, metal
- Headphone / earphone type :closed/opened headphone
- Other requirements (if any) : good sound quality with decent bass.
- Budget (in figures):$200

 

[kaixax555]

- Your rig : Asus Xonar DG
- What type of music : Music & Gaming
- File format used in your source : all
- Genre of music you listen to : hard rock, jrock, instrumental, metal
- Headphone / earphone type :closed/opened headphone
- Other requirements (if any) : good sound quality with decent bass.
- Budget (in figures):$200

Open... something like Grado SR80i

Closed... CAL!

 

[kaixax555]

Was hoping for one more portable than M50 I like HD25ii but damn ex..

The complys didn't give enough bass for me, I will try the Shure. H

Thanks!

don't expect it to be a bass monster... it isn't one in the first place... bass quantity might be more than DBA-02, but definitely less than IE8 and UE900

to me the BA200 excels in vocals