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- Your rig : iPhone 5.
- What type of usage : Mainly listen to music.
- File format used in your source ; wma., mp3 etc
- Genre of music you listen to : rock, pop, edm, house, indie, alternative and r&b
- Headphone > closed
- Other requirements (if any) : Comfortable, Good build quality
- Budget : $300

You can take a look at Marshall Monitor, Audio Technica M50X and Shure SRH750DJ. You can try first the demo sets to know if the sound suits to your liking as sound is rather personal. Also, to check if the headphones are comfortable enough for you. Feel free to visit us. :)
 

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Hi. I am looking for a portable amp which is small and easy to carry around (maybe strap it around my iPod) and suits my momentum over-ear.
 

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Hi. I am looking for a portable amp which is small and easy to carry around (maybe strap it around my iPod) and suits my momentum over-ear.

Hi! Do check out iFi Audio Nano iCAN, portable, battery-powered, has 2 levels of gain settings and can drive up to 300ohms. Not to mention, the size is just nice to carry around and be paired with your iPod. You can audition first the demo unit in either of our stores or you can make use of our 7-days 100% Money Back Guarantee. :)
 

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- Your rig (PC, Xperia Z)
- What type of usage (music,videos)
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Japanese Anime Music)
- Headphone / earphone type (closed, cirumaural, IEM)
- Budget ($100 or below(closed, cirumaural))($50 and below(IEM))
 

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- Your rig (PC, Xperia Z)
- What type of usage (music,videos)
- File format used in your source (mp3)
- Genre of music you listen to (Japanese Anime Music)
- Headphone / earphone type (closed, cirumaural, IEM)
- Budget ($100 or below(closed, cirumaural))($50 and below(IEM))

Hi there! You can try to look at Sennheiser HD419, Audio Technica M30X/ M40X and the Shure SRH240A. For IEMs within your price range, you can consider our popular models like Fischer Audio Yuppie and JVC FRD60 which has a special price promotion of $49 (usual $109). Feel free to visit us to audition the demo sets first. :)
 

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- Your rig : xperia z1, desktop
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : mp3 flac
- Genre of music you listen to : all
- Headphone: in ears
- Other requirements (if any) : detachable wires, sound isolation better than shure if possible as I travel alot
- Budget : $600

PS: what's the difference between westone w30 and um pro30? I'm also looking at the ath im30 and Logitech UE 900
 

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- Your rig : xperia z1, desktop
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : mp3 flac
- Genre of music you listen to : all
- Headphone: in ears
- Other requirements (if any) : detachable wires, sound isolation better than shure if possible as I travel alot
- Budget : $600

PS: what's the difference between westone w30 and um pro30? I'm also looking at the ath im30 and Logitech UE 900

I would personally prefer the Westone UM Pro 30 over Westone W30 since I find it with more transparent vocals and its treble is more extended, has wider soundstage. IMO, the W30 has a warmer sound. The Audio Technica ATH-IM30's housing is quite big for my ears so I don't get good isolation and it is a bit sharp for my liking. Ultimate Ears UE900 is more balanced sounding out of all the other models being mentioned, so if I get to choose between these four, I'll take UM Pro 30 and UE900.

However, you can still explore your options with custom IEMs since you prefer with good isolation. You can consider the models from Unique Melody and currently we are having a free shipping for any UM full custom or reshell (usual $50). Audition units are available in both of our stores. It is best to try them first as sound is always subjective. :)
 

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- Your rig - Sony Z2
- What type of usage - Movies and Music
- File format used in your source - Mostly mp3 with some flac
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop (Chinese, English and Kpop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - Would like to have more bass. Thinking of getting ATH-IM50
- Budget - < $80
 

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You can take a look at Marshall Monitor, Audio Technica M50X and Shure SRH750DJ. You can try first the demo sets to know if the sound suits to your liking as sound is rather personal. Also, to check if the headphones are comfortable enough for you. Feel free to visit us. :)


Where can I test out such headphones ? Interest with ATH M30 , know what is the price range ? Can PM me.
 

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- Your rig - Sony Z2
- What type of usage - Movies and Music
- File format used in your source - Mostly mp3 with some flac
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop (Chinese, English and Kpop
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements - Would like to have more bass. Thinking of getting ATH-IM50
- Budget - < $80

Audio Technica ATH-IM50 can be one of the good choices, do check out as well JBL J33 and if you can stretch the budget a bit, JVC FX3X would also be a great choice. Visit us when you're free and audition these models first. :)
 

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Thanks for the Recommendations! Just to check, do you have anything within that price range that comes with detachable cables like IM50?
 

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Thanks for the Recommendations! Just to check, do you have anything within that price range that comes with detachable cables like IM50?

We only have the ATH-IM50 with a detachable cable below $90 price range as of the moment. :D
 

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i'm looking for wireless earpiece.. so can use it during jogging sessions.. any recommendations? my budget is around $80? not willing to spend too much cos the last time i bought fischer earpiece at $128 but spoilt within 5 mths.. damn heartache..

Your rig - iphone 5s
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3, spotify streaming
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop and rock
- Headphone / earphone type - ??
- Other requirements - for sports use.. or wireless?
- Budget - < $80
 
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Your rig - iphone 5s
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3, spotify streaming
- Genre of music you listen to - r&b, club music, pop music
- Headphone - closed headphones
- Other requirements - looking for a pair of headphones that isn't too bulky and when wearing makes your head looks very big
- Budget - < $200
 

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i'm looking for wireless earpiece.. so can use it during jogging sessions.. any recommendations? my budget is around $80? not willing to spend too much cos the last time i bought fischer earpiece at $128 but spoilt within 5 mths.. damn heartache..

Your rig - iphone 5s
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3, spotify streaming
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop and rock
- Headphone / earphone type - ??
- Other requirements - for sports use.. or wireless?
- Budget - < $80

Just in case you need, below are the details for Fischer Audio Asia's service centre:

45 Jalan Pemimpin, Foo Wah Industrial Building #04-01
6483 6355

You can call them first on how to go about the claiming of warranty since it has a year local warranty for any manufacturer's defect.

I'll do suggest bro that you get those IEM meant for sports/ gym use, those that are sweat-resistant because I am assuming that you were using those IEM that is really not suggested for those type of activities. In that way, it is quite reasonable if they get spoiled easily compared to those meant for sports/ running usage once affected by sweat. If you don't mind those wired IEMs, you can check out models from Yurbuds and some from Audio Technica that are quite value for money. For wireless ones, a bit out of the budget but you can try our popular model, Plantronics Backbeat Go 2. :)
 

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Your rig - iphone 5s
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - mp3, spotify streaming
- Genre of music you listen to - r&b, club music, pop music
- Headphone - closed headphones
- Other requirements - looking for a pair of headphones that isn't too bulky and when wearing makes your head looks very big
- Budget - < $200

For around the ear type of headphones, you can take a look at Audio Technica ATH-M50 and Sennheiser HD449. If you would prefer something smaller in size, on-ear type, you can consider Marshall Major and Urbanears Plattan Pendleton. Audition units for these models are available in both Stereo stores. :)
 

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I'm looking for a in ear headset wih mic for iOS with flat wires... Need. Good solid base and budget below $150.

Is vpulse recommended? No Ajays please....
 

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- Your rig: Htc one ,Desktop
- What type of usage: movies and music(more on music)
- File format used in your source:mostly songs from spotify
- Genre of music you listen to :.Pop,House,techno,alternative,indie
- Headphone / earphone type: Noise isolation IEM
- Other requirements : -
- Budget (in figures) : <300
 
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