Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[MookieTea]

Is the Audio Technica ATH-M50 still available? Or I'm better off with Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro? Looking for a headphones to use at home cos i alr bought an iem for portability.

 

[Seth Lee]

Is the Audio Technica ATH-M50 still available? Or I'm better off with Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro? Looking for a headphones to use at home cos i alr bought an iem for portability.

should consider the aiaiai tma-1 studio as well

 

[Fatty San]

- Your rig (iphone 5/ Macbook Pro)
- What type of usage (Music/Movies/Skype)
- File format used in your source (All formats)
- Genre of music you listen to (Top 40s/R&B/Soul)
- Headphone / earphone type (Currently using a Ferrari by Logic3: ScuderiaR100i , which is decent but it is breaking apart before 1 year. 2nd time exchanging the set.)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic/ volume control/hardy for occasional sports usage)
- Budget (less than 200.)

Thanks for the help in advance.

Cheers.

the new westone adv alpha is the perfect fit to all your requirement except budget

 

[Fatty San]

Your rig Phone
- What type of usage (Music, Skype, Tv/Movie)
- File format used in your source (Whatever iPhone suports.)
- Genre of music you listen to (Jazz, Rock, EDM,Dubstep, Rap)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (if any) (Mic, volumecontrol and able to fit in iPhone jack)
- Budget (Less than $200)

etymotic mc3, shure se115m+

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig (iphone 5/ Macbook Pro)
- What type of usage (Music/Movies/Skype)
- File format used in your source (All formats)
- Genre of music you listen to (Top 40s/R&B/Soul)
- Headphone / earphone type (Currently using a Ferrari by Logic3: ScuderiaR100i , which is decent but it is breaking apart before 1 year. 2nd time exchanging the set.)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic/ volume control/hardy for occasional sports usage)
- Budget (less than 200.)

Thanks for the help in advance.

Cheers.

Can try out the Yurbuds Inspire LE, the cables are really strong and don't tangle easily.

As with the other Yurbuds, they are not going to come out. Run with them, do sit-ups and burpees and they'll still be snug in your ears.

Sound quality wise, the mids and highs is a step up from the regular models. Better balance and controlled highs.

Is the Audio Technica ATH-M50 still available? Or I'm better off with Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro? Looking for a headphones to use at home cos i alr bought an iem for portability.

I would say stick to the beyerdynamic Custom One Pro, the sound can be customized to your liking and there is detachable cbale too.

Position 1 - Crystal-clear analytic. Guitar riffs, then vocals up front. Fast and crisp, and guitar riffs can be heard with sensational clarity. Slight bass.

Position 2 - Slightly more bass mixed in, less annalytic and more rounded sound. Vocals more pronounced.

Position 3 - Vocals further pronounced, guitar riffs begin to mix better with more pronounced bass.

Position 4 - Bass is substantial, but while thumpy, is tight and enjoyable, it doesn't mug up soundtracks.

The ability to switch between positions is great, and it doesn't just add more bass response, but the entire soundstage is changed slightly.

Benefits a lot after around 50-100 hours of burn in, impressive when newly out of box.

 

[Fatty San]

hi stereo, how much is the k712pro

 

[TeamStereo]

Stocks can only check next week, price is $699.90 =)

 

[Taeyeonie]

the new westone adv alpha is the perfect fit to all your requirement except budget

Tried the adv yesterday. Doesn't feel is it's worth the price.

 

[GilaQila]

- Your rig - Samsung Note 2
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3
- Genre of music you listen to - Dance, trance, hip hop, kpop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Budget - $100 and below.

Posting on behalf of a friend. hope you guys cna help out.

 

[geof26]

Recommendations!

- Rig - Galaxy Note2, iPod Video 5th Gen, iPod Classic, IBasso DZERO
- Usage - Mostly music
- File format used - AAC, MP3 & ALAC
- Genre of music - Jazz, Classical, KPop, Jpop
- Headphone / earphone type - In Ear
- Other requirements - No need for volume controls or anything, something fun & bassy
- Budget (in figures) - Less than $100

I currently use IEMs like Etymotic MC5, UE600, Westone Um2. Now I want something that would not blow my budget & fun, a little bit more on the bassy side yet would not sacrifice the highs. A crisp and bassy sound together would be good! Any recommendations???

 

[ralphlauren]

Hi,

i am looking for a wireless headset for TV, PS3, Samsung Note, Windows Desktop.

- Your rig - TV, PS3, Samsung Note, Windows Desktop.
- What type of usage - Music, Movies
- File format used in your source - mp3, mp4
- Genre of music you listen to - Not relevant.
- Headphone / earphone type - Not sure
- Budget - $200 and below.

 

[taeception]

Any recommendations for tips for westone 4r? Currently using the star tips, the highs are rather harsh to my ears.. Also any cable recommendation for better bass and vocals? Budget would be under 200 thanks!

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig - Samsung Note 2
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3
- Genre of music you listen to - Dance, trance, hip hop, kpop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Budget - $100 and below.

Posting on behalf of a friend. hope you guys cna help out.

The JBL J33 is pretty good for something below $100, pretty fast bass response and good bass control.

- Rig - Galaxy Note2, iPod Video 5th Gen, iPod Classic, IBasso DZERO
- Usage - Mostly music
- File format used - AAC, MP3 & ALAC
- Genre of music - Jazz, Classical, KPop, Jpop
- Headphone / earphone type - In Ear
- Other requirements - No need for volume controls or anything, something fun & bassy
- Budget (in figures) - Less than $100

I currently use IEMs like Etymotic MC5, UE600, Westone Um2. Now I want something that would not blow my budget & fun, a little bit more on the bassy side yet would not sacrifice the highs. A crisp and bassy sound together would be good! Any recommendations???

The JBL J33 is pretty good for something below $100, pretty fast bass response and good bass control.

Quite good in the highs too.

Hi,

i am looking for a wireless headset for TV, PS3, Samsung Note, Windows Desktop.

- Your rig - TV, PS3, Samsung Note, Windows Desktop.
- What type of usage - Music, Movies
- File format used in your source - mp3, mp4
- Genre of music you listen to - Not relevant.
- Headphone / earphone type - Not sure
- Budget - $200 and below.

Can try out the Jabra Halo 2

Most commercial Bluetooth 1.1, 1.2 and 2.0 headsets will work with the PlayStation 3.

Any recommendations for tips for westone 4r? Currently using the star tips, the highs are rather harsh to my ears.. Also any cable recommendation for better bass and vocals? Budget would be under 200 thanks!

Did you try the default Shure grey ear tips?

 

[MookieTea]

Hmmm tried the Beyerdynamics COP with Ak100. Its like extremely soft even with my ak100 volume adjusted to 75.. Any other recommendations?

 

[FatalethaL]

need amp...

 

[MookieTea]

need amp...

Oh.. What an expensive hobby to pickup hahaha

 

[abpsoln]

beat radio and
beat solo wireless are the best choices.

 

[FatalethaL]

beat radio and
beat solo wireless are the best choices.

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beats ish lumber one

 

[ZippyRa]

Hi im considering between J33 and FX3X....Anyone can suggest? both looks good for bass.....

 

[TeamStereo]

The FX3x is more on the bass side, but not lacking on the mids and highs.
If the bass settles down and the mids and treble improve a bit these may actually become closer to a balanced IEM.

J33 more all rounder and have tighter and catches up faster on the bass, the trebles tend to be a little over but if you like tight bass more the J33 is a better choice. This is a good replacement to the Soundmagic E10 that we used to carry, pretty similar in sound.

The over pronounced treble give good vocal range to certain female voices in certain tracks. =)