Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[Seth Lee]

Your Rig : s2 Usage : listening to songs, watching movies Genre : kpop, ballad File format : mainly mp3. Previous items : ckm500 Headphone / earphone type : Best to be in-ear Other requirements : decent noise isolation if possible. Budget : less than $100

you can actually get 2 pairs of soundmagic pl30

 

[TeamStereo]

Your Rig : s2 Usage : listening to songs, watching movies Genre : kpop, ballad File format : mainly mp3. Previous items : ckm500 Headphone / earphone type : Best to be in-ear Other requirements : decent noise isolation if possible. Budget : less than $100

Do check out the new JBL J33 =)

 

[asdyui31]

anymore recommendation? i need more choices for comparison, and how difference is the quality of ckm500 which i had before compared to j33?

 

[LouisLoh]

anymore recommendation? i need more choices for comparison, and how difference is the quality of ckm500 which i had before compared to j33?

Sunrise Xcape
Vsonic GR06

Can audition both at PS toy outpost AFAIK.

 

[MookieTea]

Hi all, would definitely appreciate some recommendations so that I'm able to test out a few to decide what to get.

- Your rig : Iphone5/Note2
- What type of usage : Mostly for casual listening while travelling.
- File format used in your source (mp3,aac,flac)
- Genre of music you listen to : Quite a wide genre. Alternative, rock/pop mandopop, blues, metal & some hiphop/rap?
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements : preferably RC as I'm quite prone to damaging them so might to want replace the stock cable to a better one.
- Budget : $700-$800
- Previous earphones : UE700,Westone Um1,UM2.

Thanks!

 

[TeamStereo]

anymore recommendation? i need more choices for comparison, and how difference is the quality of ckm500 which i had before compared to j33?

I would say the CKM500 slightly more balanced sounding for my ears but the J33 give a overall more crisp sound.

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi all, would definitely appreciate some recommendations so that I'm able to test out a few to decide what to get.

- Your rig : Iphone5/Note2
- What type of usage : Mostly for casual listening while travelling.
- File format used in your source (mp3,aac,flac)
- Genre of music you listen to : Quite a wide genre. Alternative, rock/pop mandopop, blues, metal & some hiphop/rap?
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements : preferably RC as I'm quite prone to damaging them so might to want replace the stock cable to a better one.
- Budget : $700-$800
- Previous earphones : UE700,Westone Um1,UM2.

Thanks!

Since you have been using the Westone UM series why not the UM3x?

You can pm us for the in-house promotion for that too! Other than that, UM wise best for you to try it out and you can try out the UM Aero too. Performs quite well for a 3 drivers at $699 for customs.

 

[Taeyeonie]

Any possible arrival date or pre-order specials for the SE846?

 

[MookieTea]

Since you have been using the Westone UM series why not the UM3x?

You can pm us for the in-house promotion for that too! Other than that, UM wise best for you to try it out and you can try out the UM Aero too. Performs quite well for a 3 drivers at $699 for customs.

PM-ed!

plus1

 

[gerald27]

My trusty Sennheiser CX300-II just died after a few years of usage

Any recommendations on similar sound quality earphones (not more than $150)?

TIA

 

[Emospence]

My trusty Sennheiser CX300-II just died after a few years of usage

Any recommendations on similar sound quality earphones (not more than $150)?

TIA

Seems you like bassy sound, up budget a bit ($178) go for Yamaha EPH-100

 

[zacky1223]

Recommend headphones

Your rig - mainly PC , note2
- What type of usage : mostly gaming / travelling
- File format used in your source :mp3
- Genre of music you listen to op, metal, rnb
- Headphone / earphone type: headphone
- Other requirements (if any) :try not to have noises when listen to songs or gaming.
- Budget : around $100 -$200

 

[TeamStereo]

My trusty Sennheiser CX300-II just died after a few years of usage

Any recommendations on similar sound quality earphones (not more than $150)?

TIA

Can try the audio-technica CKS77 too since you like bass =)

Your rig - mainly PC , note2
- What type of usage : mostly gaming / travelling
- File format used in your source :mp3
- Genre of music you listen to op, metal, rnb
- Headphone / earphone type: headphone
- Other requirements (if any) :try not to have noises when listen to songs or gaming.
- Budget : around $100 -$200

I suggest trying out the UE 4000 =)

 

[Kinkyjustin]

- Your rig - iPhone 4S with Fiio E11
- What type of usage : music
- File format used in your source : mp3 320
- Genre of music you listen to : most kinds of genre from mainstream, acoustic covers, pop, rock to EDM, trance, dub step and hard style.
- Headphone / earphone type: In-ear monitor
- Other requirements (if any) : Great sub bass and bass. I upgraded from my dynamic drivers Atrio M5 to finally trying BAs. Bought the UE 900. Love the sound quality and soundstage for the more mainstream and acoustic songs for vocals, mids and highs. However still find lacking in bass compared to M5 for EDM and dubstep for my bass head urges. Looking at the Rooth Elpis with bass port. How is it compared to M5? Also am I able to reshell an M5? Would love to try customs for a change! But any other recommendations is welcomed! Not interested in the JVC triple drivers though :/
- Budget : 300-400 (No money for Merlin )

Thank You!
Kinkyjustin

 

[Emospence]

- Your rig - iPhone 4S with Fiio E11
- What type of usage : music
- File format used in your source : mp3 320
- Genre of music you listen to : most kinds of genre from mainstream, acoustic covers, pop, rock to EDM, trance, dub step and hard style.
- Headphone / earphone type: In-ear monitor
- Other requirements (if any) : Great sub bass and bass. I upgraded from my dynamic drivers Atrio M5 to finally trying BAs. Bought the UE 900. Love the sound quality and soundstage for the more mainstream and acoustic songs for vocals, mids and highs. However still find lacking in bass compared to M5 for EDM and dubstep for my bass head urges. Looking at the Rooth Elpis with bass port. How is it compared to M5? Also am I able to reshell an M5? Would love to try customs for a change! But any other recommendations is welcomed! Not interested in the TDK triple drivers though :/
- Budget : 300-400 (No money for Merlin )

Thank You!
Kinkyjustin

TDK got triple drivers??

 

[Kinkyjustin]

TDK got triple drivers??

Not TDK!! JVC sorry

 

[Taeyeonie]

Where can buy TF10 in sg?

 

[Emospence]

Not TDK!! JVC sorry

Anyway.. Can't think of anything in the 300-400 range, can get Yamaha EPH-100 and buy yourself a nice meal with the extra dough :s

 

[OhMyHomie]

-*Your rig*(mp3 players, amps, soundcard etc)-s3 and note 10.1
*What type of usage*(movies/ gaming/ music etc)-music ans movie
*File format used in your source*(i.e. flac, mp3 etc)- mp3
*Genre of music you listen to*(classical, jazz, metal, etc)- I listen to everything
Headphone*/*earphone type*(closed, open, cirumaural, IEM etc)-*in ear phone , light weight, strong bass and durable
Other requirements*(if any) (mic, volume control, 5.1ch, 7.1ch etc) with or without mic is ok.. preferbaly with
*Budget - below 100
Previous earphone - beats audio in ear however it died on me after a year.. one side no sound

 

[TeamStereo]

Where can buy TF10 in sg?

Discontinued some time back but remember seeing someone selling in vr zone before - not sure still have or not. Used set though but selling in bulk

-*Your rig*(mp3 players, amps, soundcard etc)-s3 and note 10.1
*What type of usage*(movies/ gaming/ music etc)-music ans movie
*File format used in your source*(i.e. flac, mp3 etc)- mp3
*Genre of music you listen to*(classical, jazz, metal, etc)- I listen to everything
Headphone*/*earphone type*(closed, open, cirumaural, IEM etc)-*in ear phone , light weight, strong bass and durable
Other requirements*(if any) (mic, volume control, 5.1ch, 7.1ch etc) with or without mic is ok.. preferbaly with
*Budget - below 100
Previous earphone - beats audio in ear however it died on me after a year.. one side no sound

With mic for below 100 I suggest trying out the JVC FX3x at $99, for with mc you can try the audio-technica CKM500is at $78