Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

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Most portable headphones can be used with notebook as they are easily driven. Are you looking for wireless type? Any sound preference, price range and type of headphones preferred? :)

Maybe get a wired type. price about $200.
The good bass, surround sound?
 

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Is the ath m50s straight cable good? What are its strengths?
It has the same sound signature as the normal M50, just that its cable is straight. Many would find it a hassle to manage the 3m long cable. :)

Maybe get a wired type. price about $200.
The good bass, surround sound?
Can give the JBL J88 a try. Personally find it has a tight bass and mellow sounding. Would be good for movies to prevent ear fatigue and making movies sound more engaging. :)
 

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Hi, I'm currently looking to upgrade to another pair of earphones from my current 1.5yo Klipsch S4.

-My rig: Samsung N7005 (a.k.a. Note 1 LTE)
-What type of usage: Mainly music and Youtube videos (MVs, nigahiga, etc LOL). Occasional gaming.
-File format: mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Pop, Rock, Alternative, Kpop, Mandopop, EDM, occasional Rap and R&B. Favourite band as of now is Muse.
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements: NIL
-Budget: SGD $230 max.
Currently considering the following models:
1. Shure SE215 Special Edition
2. Yamaha EPH-100
3. Vsonic GR07
4. Vsonic GR01
5. JVC FXT90
6. a-jays 5

Would prefer more bass than highs. I find my S4's bass muddy. Kindly advise on which earphones are most bang for buck and whether there are any sales. I know LMUE has one right now o.0
Looking forward to some replies.
 

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Currently using UE5eb custom, but after a year my cable jack keep disconnect from my iem.

Went back to stage93 and was asked to go reshell. Wtf. Any quick fix?

If really need to reshell I rather try other vendor like UM under stereo.

Any recommendation would be appreciated :)
 

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Hi, I'm currently looking to upgrade to another pair of earphones from my current 1.5yo Klipsch S4.

-My rig: Samsung N7005 (a.k.a. Note 1 LTE)
-What type of usage: Mainly music and Youtube videos (MVs, nigahiga, etc LOL). Occasional gaming.
-File format: mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Pop, Rock, Alternative, Kpop, Mandopop, EDM, occasional Rap and R&B. Favourite band as of now is Muse.
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements: NIL
-Budget: SGD $230 max.
Currently considering the following models:
1. Shure SE215 Special Edition
2. Yamaha EPH-100
3. Vsonic GR07
4. Vsonic GR01
5. JVC FXT90
6. a-jays 5

Would prefer more bass than highs. I find my S4's bass muddy. Kindly advise on which earphones are most bang for buck and whether there are any sales. I know LMUE has one right now o.0
Looking forward to some replies.
Not able to comment on the Yamaha and Vsonic as we do not carry them.
Comparing the SE215 SE and the JVC FXT90, personally find that the SE215 gives off a fuller and tighter bass. The FXT90 would have a crisper highs than the SE215. Making it more suitable for vocals and instrumentals. The SE215 might suits the genre you listen to better.
Comparing the A-Jays 5 with the SE215 SE, personally find that the imaging of the SE215 better and the SE215 more transparent.

Considering that you prefer bass than highs, I would recommend the SE215 SE more and furthermore because it is over-ear wear style, microphonic is greatly reduced. Do feel free to drop by our outlets to try them and find out on the walk-in special for the SE215 SE. :)
 
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-My rig: Sansa fuze ( getting a fiio X3 really soon)
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: 320kbps mp3 / flac
-Genre of music I listen to: a variety except kpop.
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements: prefer iems with clarity, or an upgrade to my current brainwavz B2
-Budget: SGD $450 max.
Currently considering the following models:
NIL , shoot me some :)

additional point to note: my current B2 is abit loose on the R side. ( ie. everytime i touch the wires there would be distortion or stuttering loss in sound) prob due to loose connectivity.

Do you know where can i get it fixed? (saw some companies doing reshelling) worth it to fix or is it better to just get a new pair of IEM???
 

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-My rig: Sansa fuze ( getting a fiio X3 really soon)
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: 320kbps mp3 / flac
-Genre of music I listen to: a variety except kpop.
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements: prefer iems with clarity, or an upgrade to my current brainwavz B2
-Budget: SGD $450 max.
Currently considering the following models:
NIL , shoot me some :)

additional point to note: my current B2 is abit loose on the R side. ( ie. everytime i touch the wires there would be distortion or stuttering loss in sound) prob due to loose connectivity.

Do you know where can i get it fixed? (saw some companies doing reshelling) worth it to fix or is it better to just get a new pair of IEM???
If you really like the sound signature of the B2 you can consider reshelling it. Cost of reshelling will be $300.

You can consider the Westone UM Pro 20 and the Shure SE425. Personally tried the B2 before and actually found that the B2 sounds quite similar to them. :)
 

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-My rig: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: mostly 320kbps mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Jazz, classical, Jrock, POP, and DJ mixes
-Headphone/Earphone type: Over-ear IEM
-Other requirements: I'm not a basshead. Maybe would like to try dynamic drivers
-Budget: < $400 (still contemplating)
Currently considering the following models: Vsonic gr07 mk2

Currently using Klipsch X10, like the mids and highs, satisfied with the bass (though some may argue too low). Feel like trying out dynamic drivers before concluding whether i like BA or dynamic. Eyeing IE 80 but the price O.O
 

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sony mbr-1rbt mkII any idea where got sell? & anywhere can test it?
From what we understand the MDR-1 series are discontinued. :)

-My rig: Samsung Galaxy Note 3
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: mostly 320kbps mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Jazz, classical, Jrock, POP, and DJ mixes
-Headphone/Earphone type: Over-ear IEM
-Other requirements: I'm not a basshead. Maybe would like to try dynamic drivers
-Budget: < $400 (still contemplating)
Currently considering the following models: Vsonic gr07 mk2

Currently using Klipsch X10, like the mids and highs, satisfied with the bass (though some may argue too low). Feel like trying out dynamic drivers before concluding whether i like BA or dynamic. Eyeing IE 80 but the price O.O
You can give the JVC FXZ200 a try. Albeit it is not an over-ear design but many people actually find the sound it produced competitive to most mid to high end IEMs. :)
 

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-My rig: Android Phone / various gaming device
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: mostly 320kbps mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Mainly power metal
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements:
-Budget: < $600

Currently considering the following models: ie80 or ue900



I've once tried ue900 and WOW! It's music to my ears!!
Tried other stuff like w2 w3 and w4 but they are too bassy for my taste

Anyone tried ie80 and ue900 and could give a rough comparison?
 

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-My rig: Android Phone / various gaming device
-What type of usage: music appreciation
-File format: mostly 320kbps mp3
-Genre of music I listen to: Mainly power metal
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements:
-Budget: < $600

Currently considering the following models: ie80 or ue900



I've once tried ue900 and WOW! It's music to my ears!!
Tried other stuff like w2 w3 and w4 but they are too bassy for my taste

Anyone tried ie80 and ue900 and could give a rough comparison?
If the Westone are too bassy to your liking the IE80 might not be your cup of tea either as most find that its bass is much deeper than them. :)
 

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If the Westone are too bassy to your liking the IE80 might not be your cup of tea either as most find that its bass is much deeper than them. :)

Does your store have ie80 for testing? Wanna try them first :s22:

Oh and any other iems I should look out for for this price range?
 
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if anyone's interested in the single armature driver Sony xba-c10, its going for a very good price now, $55 at connect-it at jem, $59 at Challenger.
 

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From what we understand the MDR-1 series are discontinued. :)


You can give the JVC FXZ200 a try. Albeit it is not an over-ear design but many people actually find the sound it produced competitive to most mid to high end IEMs. :)


so how about mdr-10r & mdr 1r mk2..........really like the design but is it can use with smartphone? also what the main difference cos I cant find review for mk2.
 

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so how about mdr-10r & mdr 1r mk2..........really like the design but is it can use with smartphone? also what the main difference cos I cant find review for mk2.
Not very sure about their difference but supposing the 10R is the replacement model for the 1R. High chance that it can work with smartphone if there is no mic on the cable. Sorry I'm not able to help much regarding them as we have yet to receive the 10R. :)
 

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-My rig: Asus padfone 2
-What type of usage: music, movie, gaming
-Genre of music I listen to: kpop , Jrock, POP, and DJ mixes
-Headphone/Earphone type: IEM
-Other requirements: prefer iems with clarity and bass
-currently using: sennheiser CX 300-II Precision
-Budget: < $700
 
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