Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[TeamStereo]

Open to both. No I mean the new um4r

Hi there, guess you might be referring to the Westone 4R. Judging by the headphones and earphones that you already have, perhaps for headphones you would like to try the Audio-Technica ATH-ESW9, the Sennheiser Momentum and the V-Moda M100. Earphones you can give the JVC FXZ200 and the Monster Turbine Gold a try.

Your rig - Samsung s3, ipod touch, computer
What type of usage - Movies, Music, Skype (optional)
File format used in your source - MP3
Genre of music you listen to - Pop, Chinese Pop
Headphone / earphone type - IEM
Budget - <$100
Requirements - some outdoor use, would be good to recommend one with microphone and one without

You can give the Fischer Audio Consonance a try. Comes in mic and non-mic version. A popular model that most people like.

 

[x0fff8]

Need recommendation

- Your rig: iPhone/PC External Firewire DAC/Wireless Monitoring system
- What type of usage: Music, monitoring for vocals and simple mixing
- File format used in your source: MP3 320kbps
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, Mando Pop, Live concerts, Jazz, Vocal
- Headphone / earphone type: Preferably earphones - IEM

Any recommendations for the above applications?? Thank you!

 

[TeamStereo]

Need recommendation

- Your rig: iPhone/PC External Firewire DAC/Wireless Monitoring system
- What type of usage: Music, monitoring for vocals and simple mixing
- File format used in your source: MP3 320kbps
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, Mando Pop, Live concerts, Jazz, Vocal
- Headphone / earphone type: Preferably earphones - IEM

Any recommendations for the above applications?? Thank you!

Hi there, you can consider the UM range from Westone and the TDK BA200. The BA200 features an impedance stabiliser which will make the earphones perform more consistently on different devices.

 

[x0fff8]

Hi there, you can consider the UM range from Westone and the TDK BA200. The BA200 features an impedance stabiliser which will make the earphones perform more consistently on different devices.

Thanks! What's the general difference between the 1/2/3/4 range vs the UM range from Westone? Also, should I consider the Shures and UE 900 for auditioning as well?

Thankyou!

 

[IncTEh]

- Your rig - Normal laptop on-board realtek sound card
- What type of usage - Movie/Gaming/Skype/Music
- File format used in your source - mp3 and games
- Genre of music you listen to - pop/rock
- Headphone type - just comfortable will do, preferably cover entire ear
- Other requirements - mic & vol control
- Budget -$50-80

 

[TeamStereo]

Thanks! What's the general difference between the 1/2/3/4 range vs the UM range from Westone? Also, should I consider the Shures and UE 900 for auditioning as well?

Thankyou!

The UM range are designed to be sound monitors. The last time I tried them, personally find them not as dynamic sounding as the True-fit series. But the sound is more focus, makes picking up smaller details easier. You can try the Shures and UE900 to see which type of sound you like more.

 

[Jtyg1993]

- My rig : iPhone 5, PC, MacBook Air
- What type of usage : Movie, Gaming (PC), Music
- File format used in your source : Music purchased from iTunes
- Genre of music you listen to : Rock & Pop
- Headphone / earphone type : Earphones
- Budget : less than 300

TIA!

 

[kaixax555]

- My rig : iPhone 5, PC, MacBook Air
- What type of usage : Movie, Gaming (PC), Music
- File format used in your source : Music purchased from iTunes
- Genre of music you listen to : Rock & Pop
- Headphone / earphone type : Earphones
- Budget : less than 300

TIA!

Futuresonics Atrios if you like bass, TDK BA200 or IE800 if you are a vocal lover

 

[Didjerama]

Hi guys,sorry. Im looking for a good pair of wireless headphone i can use for both my LG TV to watch and listen while watching football as well as for my macbook pro

How is the Seinhesser rs120? Is it worth it? Im not particular abt the exact crispness of the sound but is there anything else as good as this for the price or slightly more

 

[dragonizer]

Hi guys, not really an audiophile here, but I still need a headphone recommendation.

- Your rig: Gaming Laptop (Y500), Xperia Z (Soon) and a few DJ mixers.
- What type of usage: Music, audio editing, gaming and "DJ-ing".
- File format used in your source: mostly mp3, sometimes wav and flac, or straight from program, ogg I think...
- Genre of music you listen to: Pop, rock and electronica.
- Headphone / earphone type: Over-ear headphone.
- Other requirements (if any): Preferably with wire and wireless. Volume control/pause buttons. Includes a case..
- Budget (in figures): $150 - $170

Thanks a lot,
dragonizer.

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi guys,sorry. Im looking for a good pair of wireless headphone i can use for both my LG TV to watch and listen while watching football as well as for my macbook pro

How is the Seinhesser rs120? Is it worth it? Im not particular abt the exact crispness of the sound but is there anything else as good as this for the price or slightly more

We do not have the RS120 but you can try the Sennheiser RS160. Can be used at home and portable use also.

Hi guys, not really an audiophile here, but I still need a headphone recommendation.

- Your rig: Gaming Laptop (Y500), Xperia Z (Soon) and a few DJ mixers.
- What type of usage: Music, audio editing, gaming and "DJ-ing".
- File format used in your source: mostly mp3, sometimes wav and flac, or straight from program, ogg I think...
- Genre of music you listen to: Pop, rock and electronica.
- Headphone / earphone type: Over-ear headphone.
- Other requirements (if any): Preferably with wire and wireless. Volume control/pause buttons. Includes a case..
- Budget (in figures): $150 - $170

Thanks a lot,
dragonizer.

Can consider the ATH-PRO500MK2 and the ATH-PRO5MK2. Both are entry level headphones for DJ-ing. But for those with mic and remote they might not work with the Xperia as we had encountered compatibility issues with Sony phones before. If the mic can work you can consider the JBL J55i and the Marshall Major.

 

[dragonizer]

Can consider the ATH-PRO500MK2y and the ATH-PRO5MK2. Both are entry level headphones for DJ-ing. But for those with mic and remote they might not work with the Xperia as we had encountered compatibility issues with Sony phones before. If the mic can work you can consider the JBL J55i and the Marshall Major.

Thanks for your reply. Actually I am not really going to use it with the xperia Z. Mostly the computer and the mixers. ATH-PRO 500 MK II sounds good for me.

Thanks!

 

[imnuts-]

come in here ask for recommendations also

Your rig - htc one
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, rock, edm
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Budget: below $200

also where to buy them. hoping to buy one before i spend the next 5 days in changi airport

 

[Vincym]

Hi guys, need recommendation for IEM.

- Your rig - iPhone5 eith Fiio E07k portable amp
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - Spotify MP3 320kbps
- Genre of music you listen to - Vocal, Acoustic, Club Songs, Pop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - Good isolation, quality cable
- Budget SGD80-180

 

[ilovewhales]

Need a recommendation for Headphones

- My rig : iPod 6th gen -> Silver piccoline IC -> PicoPower Amp -> ER-4S
- What type of usage : Music,Music,Music,Music
- File format used in your source : Variety ranging from FLAC - Mp3 192bit
- Genre of music you listen to : Anything and Everything but usually Pop,Instrumental

- Headphone / earphone type : headphone
- Budget : I'm open...

- Side note: I value neutrality and soundstage over other attributes.

 

[TeamStereo]

come in here ask for recommendations also

Your rig - htc one
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, rock, edm
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Budget: below $200

also where to buy them. hoping to buy one before i spend the next 5 days in changi airport

Hi there, you can consider the Monster N-ergy, the Moshi Vortex and the Velodyne vPulse. They are popular for the powerful bass.

Hi guys, need recommendation for IEM.

- Your rig - iPhone5 eith Fiio E07k portable amp
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - Spotify MP3 320kbps
- Genre of music you listen to - Vocal, Acoustic, Club Songs, Pop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - Good isolation, quality cable
- Budget SGD80-180

Hi there, you can consider the Westone UM1 and the TDK BA200. The BA200 is currently on promotion price of $179. Both of them are good for the clarity.

Need a recommendation for Headphones

- My rig : iPod 6th gen -> Silver piccoline IC -> PicoPower Amp -> ER-4S
- What type of usage : Music,Music,Music,Music
- File format used in your source : Variety ranging from FLAC - Mp3 192bit
- Genre of music you listen to : Anything and Everything but usually Pop,Instrumental

- Headphone / earphone type : headphone
- Budget : I'm open...

- Side note: I value neutrality and soundstage over other attributes.

Hi there, you might like to try the AKG K702 and the Sennheiser HD600. Both are open-cans so their soundstage are slightly wider.

 

[ilovewhales]

Hi there, you might like to try the AKG K702 and the Sennheiser HD600. Both are open-cans so their soundstage are slightly wider.

How does the legendary hd800 compares to the 600 ar?

Would have considered the 800 but the price abeit

 

[TeamStereo]

How does the legendary hd800 compares to the 600 ar?

Would have considered the 800 but the price abeit

It is very different. When I tried the HD800 with the RSA Darkstar, I get more detail from the HD800. It felt like every little bit of detail was picked up by the headphone. Would say it is in its own class. Have to agree that the price is quite

 

[kenchi]

can this

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m,atch or close to your UM mage or aero?

do u have a pic of the storage case for the 2 IEM above thx

 

[ilovewhales]

It is very different. When I tried the HD800 with the RSA Darkstar, I get more detail from the HD800. It felt like every little bit of detail was picked up by the headphone. Would say it is in its own class. Have to agree that the price is quite

damn... of the two, which of the details/sound sig is similar to the er-4s?

i love the er-4 sound sig but like the sound stage of a tf10 as well..