Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[TeamStereo]

Rig : Cowon J3

Usage : Music

File Format MP3/ Flac

Genre : Mostly Jpop, a few Kpop

Type : In Ear (earplug type)

Other requirements : Would prefer a live concert feel; prefer artist to be as if singing in front of u.

Budget : <= $800

Current earpiece : Shure 215

I believe the SE535 would suit you. Another alternative is the Westone UM3x see which you prefer. =)

- Your rig (Sansa Clip+ *rockbox'ed)
- What type of usage (Music)
- File format used in your source (Mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Everything, but prefer to get one to cater for Pop and R&B)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (-nil-)
- Budget ($100>)
But may consider going over the budget.

Currently after some researching I was thinking of these:
Sound MAGIC E10/E30 [but don't like the over the ear method ): ]
JVC FX40

Does anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks in advance!

Soundmagic E10 is a good choice for something below $100, you can also look at is the Fischer Audio Consonance which is at $108.

 

[JGXENX]

Any idea what kind of IEM sounds almost the same as the W4s, but without sounding veiled?

 

[Emospence]

The ASG-1.2 is very exceptional in reproducing that 'live concert' feeling. Although there are others with better technicalities, I have yet to found another IEM that produces such feeling. Price is $349.

Thinking about this but chor, ahhhh

 

[sameth]

- Your rig (cowon J3, laptop...)
- What type of usage (mostly music)
- File format used in your source (flac, mp3, wma)
- Genre of music you listen to (mostly pop & soft rock)
- Headphone / earphone type (earbuds)
- Other requirements (if any) (bass & clarity, natural sounding?)
- Budget (preferably below $100, but depends...)

** I'm using a Grado SR60 at home, and would like to get one for out-of-home uses...

thanks in advance?

sorry, but... no answer to the above?
i may consider going over my budget if this is a concern...

 

[TeamStereo]

Any idea what kind of IEM sounds almost the same as the W4s, but without sounding veiled?

Which ear tips are you using? =o Have you tried the Sennheiser IE80?

sorry, but... no answer to the above?
i may consider going over my budget if this is a concern...

You might want to consider the Soundmagic E10 and also Dunu Crius =) Of course, still quite hard to fight with Grado SR60

 

[LouisLoh]

Any idea what kind of IEM sounds almost the same as the W4s, but without sounding veiled?

If you can try to audition the UE900 and the Heir 4.Ai.

 

[JGXENX]

If you can try to audition the UE900 and the Heir 4.Ai.

Ue900 seems promising as hell

 

[TeamStereo]

Awaiting to come in because I'm anxious to try it also... haven't really like any other UE after my SF5pro =(

 

[nitesun]

Any recommendation for active noise cancelling earphones?
Not interested in headphones as they are too bulky for my liking.

 

[TeamStereo]

Any recommendation for active noise cancelling earphones?
Not interested in headphones as they are too bulky for my liking.

Any price range in particular? If not can try the audio-technica ANC23

 

[TeamStereo]

ZX700 a lot more clean the Steelseries Siberia v2 muffles a bit on the lower frequencies. =)

 

[Uproller]

Hi, looking for a new IEM looking for recommendations.

- Your rig: clip+
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3 192kbps+
- Genre of music you listen to: jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Budget (in figures): $100-$200

prefer clarity of vocals. bass is not important but must be sufficient. a good soundstage is a plus.

 

[FatalethaL]

Hi, looking for a new IEM looking for recommendations.

- Your rig: clip+
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3 192kbps+
- Genre of music you listen to: jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Budget (in figures): $100-$200

prefer clarity of vocals. bass is not important but must be sufficient. a good soundstage is a plus.

Westone UM1, Shure SE215, UE700

 

[nagrive]

Hi, looking for a new IEM looking for recommendations.

- Your rig: clip+
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3 192kbps+
- Genre of music you listen to: jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Budget (in figures): $100-$200

prefer clarity of vocals. bass is not important but must be sufficient. a good soundstage is a plus.

Based on my personal opinion and experience :-
near $100 : Sunrise Xcape Impressive edition
mid $100+ : Rock It Sounds R-50
near $200 (or maybe more?): Vsonic GR-07

Best is you try those three yourself and decide which one worth the price more.

 

[Phen8210]

Hi, looking for a new IEM looking for recommendations.

- Your rig: clip+
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3 192kbps+
- Genre of music you listen to: jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Budget (in figures): $100-$200

prefer clarity of vocals. bass is not important but must be sufficient. a good soundstage is a plus.

You should up your budget and get the gr07. It's superior to others at the same price range, And suits your needs. Vocals are very detailed with wide soundstage and extendable bass.. How well it does depends on the recording .
And u should get 320kbps files <: .

 

[LouisLoh]

Hi, looking for a new IEM looking for recommendations.

- Your rig: clip+
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3 192kbps+
- Genre of music you listen to: jpop
- Headphone / earphone type: IEMs
- Budget (in figures): $100-$200

prefer clarity of vocals. bass is not important but must be sufficient. a good soundstage is a plus.

Think if you can go a little higher GR07 would be a fantastic choice. Audition first, though.

 

[Uproller]

Westone UM1, Shure SE215, UE700

Thanks, will consider.

Based on my personal opinion and experience :-
near $100 : Sunrise Xcape Impressive edition
mid $100+ : Rock It Sounds R-50
near $200 (or maybe more?): Vsonic GR-07

Best is you try those three yourself and decide which one worth the price more.

whoa, thanks

You should up your budget and get the gr07. It's superior to others at the same price range, And suits your needs. Vocals are very detailed with wide soundstage and extendable bass.. How well it does depends on the recording .
And u should get 320kbps files <: .

If cannot find 320kbps, lowest i can accept is 192kbps mah

Think if you can go a little higher GR07 would be a fantastic choice. Audition first, though.

whoa three people recommended this - will consider but stereo doesn't seem to carry this - where to get it?

 

[LouisLoh]

Thanks, will consider.



whoa, thanks



If cannot find 320kbps, lowest i can accept is 192kbps mah



whoa three people recommended this - will consider but stereo doesn't seem to carry this - where to get it?

LendMeURears

 

[nagrive]

whoa three people recommended this - will consider but stereo doesn't seem to carry this - where to get it?

Find GR07 at lendmeyourears.

Btw Rock It Sounds R-50, If I am not wrong I think also use the same driver as GR07. Can find at treoo or multi5enses.com

 

[kaltzbalger]

Find GR07 at lendmeyourears.

Btw Rock It Sounds R-50, If I am not wrong I think also use the same driver as GR07. Can find at treoo or multi5enses.com

what no...

R50 is Single BA, GR07 uses dynamic. R50 uses same driver as B2/DBA-02.

Edit: should be dual like B2. type wrong