Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[destrozer]

Looking to buy an IEM for wife when she travels for work.

- Your rig - iPod Touch
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - MP3, 192k
- Genre of music you listen to - Jazz and Instrumental
- Headphone - IEM, preferably not over-the-ears
- About $200

Thanks.

Heaven II | final-audio-design

These might do the trick if she listens to exclusively jazz/instrumental. The higher ranges of the Heaven series IMO does very well with acoustic/live records/instrumental. Haven't tried jazz on them. But they fall flat with contemporary pop and rock.

They'll be coming out in Jaben end September so can go get an audition! Retailing 128 only.

P.S. I'm quite sure she will love the looks too.

 

[TeamStereo]

Appreciate your advice in advance!

- Your rig: iPhone
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Mainly house/trance and R&B
- Earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: Slightly prefer straight-down over over-the-ear style of wearing
- Budget: Approx $500

As mentioned by cancer81 you can consider the JVC FXZ200. There's also the B&W C5.

Looking for Headphone Only. Due to some personal reasons, I do not like to use earphone.

Your rig: Memopad HD 7
- What type of usage: Music, Dramas
- File format used in your source: Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Mostly chinese songs
- Budget: Maximum $100

I'm looking at this Creative Hitz MA2400 Headset for Mobile Phones - Creative Technology (Singapore) for use with my Memopad HD 7 and Laptop. Movies and Songs are my main purposes. Can anyone tell me whether if it's a good deal? I've checked out the JBL J55 as well but the Qoo10 dealer is left with the white model which I'm not so keen. Thank You

You can consider the Beyerdynamic DT501p also. Usual price is $129. Currently on promotion $99. Considerd by many as a bang for buck headphones. Ultra portable and comes with a carrying case.

Looking to buy an IEM for wife when she travels for work.

- Your rig - iPod Touch
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - MP3, 192k
- Genre of music you listen to - Jazz and Instrumental
- Headphone - IEM, preferably not over-the-ears
- About $200

Thanks.

You can let her try the JVC FXT90. Tried it before and find that it has a good clarity for jazz and instrumental music.

 

[agent_719]

-Your Rig : ipod nano
-what type of usage : music
-ear piece (dun need mic)
-prefer bass over clarity
-budget : less than $40

Please recommend one that is durable

Thanks in advance

 

[sghunk1978]

Your rig: LG L9
What type of usade: Music
File format used in your source: mp3
Genre of music that you listen to: Pop and RnB
Budget: $40
Im thinking of the Sony MDR ZX100 but not sure if there is any better one?

 

[TeamStereo]

-Your Rig : ipod nano
-what type of usage : music
-ear piece (dun need mic)
-prefer bass over clarity
-budget : less than $40

Please recommend one that is durable

Thanks in advance

Durability will depend on how you use them. You can consider the Sennheiser HD201 as a starter headphones.

Your rig: LG L9
What type of usade: Music
File format used in your source: mp3
Genre of music that you listen to: Pop and RnB
Budget: $40
Im thinking of the Sony MDR ZX100 but not sure if there is any better one?

You can try the Sennheiser HD201. It is used by many starter.

 

[sghunk1978]

Is there any other good recomendations for this price range? I wanted to buy that but i thought that the cable is too long(3m) cos im using it on my phone. Thank you

 

[TeamStereo]

Is there any other good recomendations for this price range? I wanted to buy that but i thought that the cable is too long(3m) cos im using it on my phone. Thank you

Another one would only be the Audio Technica ON303.

 

[Paladium]

hi guys, apologies but i'm a total noob when it comes to ear/headphones hence need to ask here.

Basically i'm looking for a ear/headphone for tv/ps3, really just for gaming and movie since the output from my tv is kinda weak.

Anw i need it to be comfortable for spectacle users and possibly long period of usage. Also need to have a long cable cause i like to lay on my bed to watch tv which is about 3.5m away. Are there wireless options?

- Your rig (TV/ps3)
- What type of usage (Gaming/Movies)
- Ear/Headphone
- Budget Ard $100 (willing to top up a little for wireless if that's possible)

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

 

[TeamStereo]

hi guys, apologies but i'm a total noob when it comes to ear/headphones hence need to ask here.

Basically i'm looking for a ear/headphone for tv/ps3, really just for gaming and movie since the output from my tv is kinda weak.

Anw i need it to be comfortable for spectacle users and possibly long period of usage. Also need to have a long cable cause i like to lay on my bed to watch tv which is about 3.5m away. Are there wireless options?

- Your rig (TV/ps3)
- What type of usage (Gaming/Movies)
- Ear/Headphone
- Budget Ard $100 (willing to top up a little for wireless if that's possible)

Any recommendations would be appreciated.

You can consider the Playstation Pulse Elite headset made for the PS3. Last time check with a game shop it is retailing at $100++.

 

[Paladium]

You can consider the Playstation Pulse Elite headset made for the PS3. Last time check with a game shop it is retailing at $100++.

is that just as suitable for movies too? not sure if there's such a thing as gaming specific ear/headphones that sounds better for gaming than movie viewing in the first place.

 

[TeamStereo]

is that just as suitable for movies too? not sure if there's such a thing as gaming specific ear/headphones that sounds better for gaming than movie viewing in the first place.

Yes it can be used for watching movie on the PS3 also.

 

[Paladium]

Yes it can be used for watching movie on the PS3 also.

Thank you for the recommendation! Will check it out

 

[CrimsonP]

Hi everyone, looking for a wireless headset

Budget ard 500 or so, was looking at the Logitech ue one, any other brand I should take into consideration?

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi everyone, looking for a wireless headset

Budget ard 500 or so, was looking at the Logitech ue one, any other brand I should take into consideration?

Where and what do you intend to use them with? TV or portable?

 

[joewoon]

Appreciate your advice and help in helping me to find a good headphone.

- Your rig: Smartphone/tablet/ipod
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Vocal / Classical
- Earphone type: Headphone
- Other requirements: Able to cover ear and prevent sound leak
- Budget: < $200.00

Thanks in advance ^_^

 

[TeamStereo]

Appreciate your advice and help in helping me to find a good headphone.

- Your rig: Smartphone/tablet/ipod
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: Mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Vocal / Classical
- Earphone type: Headphone
- Other requirements: Able to cover ear and prevent sound leak
- Budget: < $200.00

Thanks in advance ^_^

Not sure if it might be too big for you but do consider the Audio Technica A500X.

 

[ahhao81]

Hi, can help recommend headphones?

Your rig: Smartphone
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: Mp3 (256kbps & above)
Genre of music you listen to: Trance, House
Earphone type: on ear, preferably closed
Other requirements: preferably single-sided cable
Budget: about $150

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi, can help recommend headphones?

Your rig: Smartphone
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: Mp3 (256kbps & above)
Genre of music you listen to: Trance, House
Earphone type: on ear, preferably closed
Other requirements: preferably single-sided cable
Budget: about $150

You can consider the JBL J88 and Marshall Major.

 

[joewoon]

Not sure if it might be too big for you but do consider the Audio Technica A500X.

Hi Stereo.
Thanks for your recommendation, will take a look at it.

Cheers ^_^

 

[ahhao81]

You can consider the JBL J88 and Marshall Major.

Thanks for the recommendation!