Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

KaShinX

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Hi guys

need some rec for IEM

- Your rig - iPhone 5
- What type of usage - listening to music
- File format used in your source - mp3,mp4
- Genre of music you listen to - rock,pop,house,club
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - J bend, clarity, balance between treble and bass, some noise isolation (using while traveling around)
- Budget (in figures) - ~$150

Preferably to rec a few so I can audition them :)
Thanks
 

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Hi guys, been on a long hiatus due to ns, so haven't purchase a new iem recently despite my question months ago.

Looking forward for recommendations

- Your rig - iPod,S3,Laptop
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source - Flac, Mp3 increasingly spotify prenium
- Genre of music you listen to - Order of preference : Pop,Vocals,Ballad,Rock
- Headphone / earphone type - cIEM
- Other requirements - Previously owned a se535 and a er4s. That said, i dont think a colored iem like a 535 suits me thus went ahead and kept the er4 due to it's neutrality and superb isolation. Looking for something like a er4 but with soundstage like a Tf10 (possible?)
- Budget (in figures) - Looking for viable options
 

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Hi guys, need your help!

- Your rig (iphone 5S)
- What type of usage (music, movies)
- File format used in your source (mp3, m4a, mp4)
- Genre of music you listen to (pop, kpop)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (if any) (noise isolation, clarity)
- Budget (~$50)

additional concern is whether paying more means more durability. because my previous 2 purchases of different earphone prices spoils around the same time. I would be able to stretch my budget till about $80. Thanks!
 

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Hi guys

need some rec for IEM

- Your rig - iPhone 5
- What type of usage - listening to music
- File format used in your source - mp3,mp4
- Genre of music you listen to - rock,pop,house,club
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - J bend, clarity, balance between treble and bass, some noise isolation (using while traveling around)
- Budget (in figures) - ~$150

Preferably to rec a few so I can audition them :)
Thanks

Hi, the Consonance V2 is the latest model revamped from Fischer Audio best selling model Consonance is a good choice to consider and also the one of our recent favourites the Audio-Technica ATH-IM70. Both available to try out at our stores.
 

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Hi guys, need your help!

- Your rig (iphone 5S)
- What type of usage (music, movies)
- File format used in your source (mp3, m4a, mp4)
- Genre of music you listen to (pop, kpop)
- Headphone / earphone type (IEM)
- Other requirements (if any) (noise isolation, clarity)
- Budget (~$50)

additional concern is whether paying more means more durability. because my previous 2 purchases of different earphone prices spoils around the same time. I would be able to stretch my budget till about $80. Thanks!

It does to a certain extend and taking good care of them helps too but sometimes luck runs out and still conk off:s22: It means time to change a new set so here's some good value iems for your consideration. Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55S, JVC-FX1X and the Fischer Audio Aleph Zinc
Do feel free to pop over to our stores to try them out.
 

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- rig - Android phone, android tablet and com
- type of usage - music, movies
- File format - Mp3
- Genre of music - one republic, Taylor Swift, john legend, Frank Sinatra. varies because I also listen to pop radio.
- earphone type - iem
- no other requirements - durable. My earphones never last more than 12 months. Would a iem with removable cable be recommended?
- Budget - Value for money. Less than $200.
 

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- rig - Android phone, android tablet and com
- type of usage - music, movies
- File format - Mp3
- Genre of music - one republic, Taylor Swift, john legend, Frank Sinatra. varies because I also listen to pop radio.
- earphone type - iem
- no other requirements - durable. My earphones never last more than 12 months. Would a iem with removable cable be recommended?
- Budget - Value for money. Less than $200.

Hi there, here's some of our recommendations with the best bang for bucks iems and they suits quite a wide range of music genres. The Audio-Technica ATH-IM70, Shure SE215SPE(walk-in promo till end March;)) and oh..The JVC FX-T90 is not too bad as well. Do drop by our stores to check them out soon:)
 

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Rig: phone
Genre: pop, electronic, techno
Usage: watching videos, songs
Special req: in ear, good noise isolation/noise cancellation
Budget: 250
 

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It does to a certain extend and taking good care of them helps too but sometimes luck runs out and still conk off:s22: It means time to change a new set so here's some good value iems for your consideration. Audio-Technica ATH-CKS55S, JVC-FX1X and the Fischer Audio Aleph Zinc
Do feel free to pop over to our stores to try them out.

thanks! i've got the jvc fx1x as i felt the earphone's wire is more durable. hopefully it'll last longer than the previous ones. :s13:
 

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Hi TeamStereo,

Interested in the ATH-IM50/70
May I know how much are they retailing right now?
Any promotions for these models?
Thanks :)
 
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Rig: Samsung Galaxy S4
Genre: Pop, RNB , Mandopop
Usage: watching videos/songs
Special req: Good bass, durable , good noise isolation and also best if it is a wireless earphone
Budget: 150 - 200 dollars


Thanks for the recommendations in advance :s12::s12:
 
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I need a earpiece for running. Got a Heir Audio CIEM but i can't be using it while running right? Any recommendation.
 

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Rig: Samsung Galaxy S4
Genre: Pop, RNB , Mandopop
Usage: watching videos/songs
Special req: Good bass, durable , good noise isolation and also best if it is a wireless earphone
Budget: 150 - 200 dollars


Thanks for the recommendations in advance :s12::s12:

I would suggest sticking with corded iems for better sound and build quality based on your budget. You can give the Shure 215SPE( got walk-in promo,pls vist our stores to find out more:D) and the JVC FX-T90 a try and see if it suits you.
 
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