Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[Cocacola94]

- Your rig: iPhone 4s, iPod Classic, MP3 player
- What type of usage: Music, concert streaming
- File format used in your source: mp3, m4a
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, rock, EDM
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: I'm a basshead, hopefully it's durable especially for the wires. (Bass > durability)
- Budget: $150-200

Thank you so so so much for the help! I lost my urbeats recently, a blessing in disguise maybe? Since people have been saying that urbeats users are missing out on a lot.

 

[kaixax555]

Looking for a good pair of earphones to last me for years.

- Your rig: Android phone
- What type of usage: Music and Movies
- File format used in your source: mp3, mpeg4, youtube
- Genre of music you listen to: All
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM (I actually have no idea what this means, but everyone's asking for it)
- Other requirements: Good bass, but not overly strong. Sturdy (my previous earphones wires are frayed and broken due since they are often kept in a earphone pouch)
- Budget: < $250

- Your rig: iPhone 4s, iPod Classic, MP3 player
- What type of usage: Music, concert streaming
- File format used in your source: mp3, m4a
- Genre of music you listen to: pop, rock, EDM
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: I'm a basshead, hopefully it's durable especially for the wires. (Bass > durability)
- Budget: $150-200

Thank you so so so much for the help! I lost my urbeats recently, a blessing in disguise maybe? Since people have been saying that urbeats users are missing out on a lot.

Yamaha EPH-100

 

[tansux]

- Your rig - ipod touch/ iphone
- What type of usage -music only
- File format used in your source - mp3, MP4
- Genre of music you listen to- R&B, POP, Beats
- Headphone / earphone type-no idea what this means
- Other requirements - noise cancellation
- Budget: between $100 to $200, probably.

Looking for a Wireless headphone.

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig - ipod touch/ iphone
- What type of usage -music only
- File format used in your source - mp3, MP4
- Genre of music you listen to- R&B, POP, Beats
- Headphone / earphone type-no idea what this means
- Other requirements - noise cancellation
- Budget: between $100 to $200, probably.

Looking for a Wireless headphone.

Try to check out Jabra Revo Wireless and the AKG Y45BT. Audition units are available in both Stereo stores.

 

[Pixelbyte]

Your rig - Laptop, Nexus 5
What type of usage - music/video/casual gaming
File format used in your source - mp3, MP4, Youtube
Genre of music you listen to- All
Headphone / earphone type- Over head headphones
Other requirements - Bluetooth if possible. Able to fit my head comfortably without squeezing (head size around 7 1/2)
Budget: Below $200 if possible but can increase budget to up to $400

Thanks.

 

[TeamStereo]

Your rig - Laptop, Nexus 5
What type of usage - music/video/casual gaming
File format used in your source - mp3, MP4, Youtube
Genre of music you listen to- All
Headphone / earphone type- Over head headphones
Other requirements - Bluetooth if possible. Able to fit my head comfortably without squeezing (head size around 7 1/2)
Budget: Below $200 if possible but can increase budget to up to $400

Thanks.

Check out Bose AE2W, Ultimate Ears UE9000 and the new AKG K845BT. Best is to audition them first as you have concerns about the comfort.

 

[wanfei]

Love my Shure SE425!

 

[HyunJin]

- Your rig: iPhone 6, iPod touch
- What type of usage: Music, Youtube
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: POP
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: Need remote controller + MIC. Going for sound and warranty.
- Budget: $100-150

 

[deaththeorist]

Hi stereo, any recommendation for ue triplefi 10 replacement cables?

Budget not very high, around $50 - $100. Considering fiio rc-ue2 but do you guys bring in them? thx in advance

Very nice cable. Great feel.

 

[El Metronome]

- Your rig: PC w/ onboard sound, might consider a sound card
- What type of usage: gaming, skype, movies, music
- File format used in your source: 320kbps mp3, mp4
- Genre of music you listen to: kpop, dance-pop, mainstream rock, rnb, basically varied
- Headphone / earphone type: over ear headphones
- Other requirements: virtual 7.1 (can this be provided by a sound card?), immersive sound in movies/ positional audio in gaming. on the fly volume controller preferred. long warranty desired
- Budget: $200-300

considering replacing my old razer megalodon gaming headset, thinking of a headphone+add on mic cause i was told gaming items tend to be overpriced gimmicks. considering beyerdynamic dt 770 80ohm now. also any recommendations for add on boom mic (like modmic in the US?)?

 

[GloveK8]

- Your rig: Cowon S9 + Audio technica Im70
- What type of usage:commuting
- File format used in your source: 320kbps mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, ballads, accoustic, chinese etc.. Female vocals, sometimes the occasional rock/hip hop music..
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: comfortable fitting
- Budget: around $400 to $500

Hi stereo, last time i got a recommendation of audio technica im03 from you, which i personally like it alot, im thinking of getting it soon, but asking here to see if there are any other recommendations?

Ive tried shure 535, westone / ue 3 drivers iem a few months ago, but still prefer im03.. so now askin if theres anything that suits my taste better.. Im rather happy with the performance of im70 actually, used to own TF10 and xba3...

Im also looking for a DAP to replace my 6 year old S9, so maybe u can recommend a dap that pairs up nicely with the iem.. I dun like the idea of having an amp because i want portability.. for the dap maybe something around $300..

Im willing to stretch my budget abit if theres something damn awesome

Thanks for reading my long message =X

 

[LegendZenify]

- Your rig - Cowon S9
- What type of usage - music
- File format used in your source -mp3
- Genre of music you listen to - typical billboard top 40~ i think pop?
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements (if any) - nah
- Budget - 200-400 but willing to extend~

Thinking of a Dunu-dn2000, but is there anywhere I can go to demo it?
Also, any other recommendations would be nice =)

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig: Cowon S9 + Audio technica Im70
- What type of usage:commuting
- File format used in your source: 320kbps mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Kpop, ballads, accoustic, chinese etc.. Female vocals, sometimes the occasional rock/hip hop music..
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: comfortable fitting
- Budget: around $400 to $500

Hi stereo, last time i got a recommendation of audio technica im03 from you, which i personally like it alot, im thinking of getting it soon, but asking here to see if there are any other recommendations?

Ive tried shure 535, westone / ue 3 drivers iem a few months ago, but still prefer im03.. so now askin if theres anything that suits my taste better.. Im rather happy with the performance of im70 actually, used to own TF10 and xba3...

Im also looking for a DAP to replace my 6 year old S9, so maybe u can recommend a dap that pairs up nicely with the iem.. I dun like the idea of having an amp because i want portability.. for the dap maybe something around $300..

Im willing to stretch my budget abit if theres something damn awesome

Thanks for reading my long message =X

Hi, no worries. You had basically eliminated most of IM03's competitors lol..Perhaps you can consider custom IEMs like Unique Melody's Mage or Merlin. Or you can stick with the IM03 and get a really awesome DAP like Astell&Kern or iBasso which we just brought in today! The iBasso DX50 would fit in your budget so do drop by our stores to try them out ya

 

[kashix]

- Your rig - iPhone 6!
- What type of usage - music and occasional video on YouTube. - File format used in your source - Spotify, FLAC
- Genre of music you listen to- mandopop, Cantonese pop and English trending songs.
- Headphone / earphone type- think ear phone right?
- Other requirements -comfort and nice sound!
- Budget: looking at something best bang for bucks! $100+ or below?

Thank you!

 

[kashix]

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Hi, no worries. You had basically eliminated most of IM03's competitors lol..Perhaps you can consider custom IEMs like Unique Melody's Mage or Merlin. Or you can stick with the IM03 and get a really awesome DAP like Astell&Kern or iBasso which we just brought in today! The iBasso DX50 would fit in your budget so do drop by our stores to try them out ya

hi do you guys sell Shure SE215? how much is it? thanks!

 

[fabz87]

Hi guys! Thinking of changing my headphones to a better one. Here's my details. The more the help, the merrier it is! Cheers!

• Your rig: iPhone, Office PC
• What type of usage: Movies, music
• File format used in your source: mp3, once in a blue moon flac
• Genre of music you listen to: pop, rock, rnb, dance, hip hop, basically everything except jazz, acoustic, classical.
• Headphone / earphone type: Closed, circumaural
• Other requirements: Not too heavy, relatively easy to port around, doesn't heat up my ears too much (cause I'll most likely be using them in office for the whole day).
• Budget: ~ $200

Currently considering between Beyerdynamic's Custom Pro One and Audio Technica's M50X. Price difference I've seen is about $40.

Main concern about getting the Custom Pro One: Portability and flexibility. It's not as flexible, i.e no swiveling ear cups like the M50X, plus it doesn't fold. No way to properly keep and protect the cans too unless I get a case like THIS, but gonna cost extra $$.

Main concern about getting the M50X: Weight and not using it to it's full potential. Plus, the carrying "case" isn't really a case, more like a pouch, which frankly seems flimsy and disappointing.
According to Amazon, the M50X is ~900+ grams, compared to the Custom One Pro's ~300+ grams. M50X seems to clamp the head slightly harder too.

Someone please help me with this dilemma. Your help is most appreciated!

 

[Chogokin7]

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hi do you guys sell Shure SE215? how much is it? thanks!

I jus bought 1 set from them..

 

[kashix]

I jus bought 1 set from them..

most important qns, price?

 

[whevan]

Hi all! Currently using a TDK BA200 for almost 2 years, intending to upgrade.

Your rig: iPhone, rMBP
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: mp3 320kbps
Genre of music you listen to: pop, rnb, dance, classical.
Headphone / earphone type: IEM
Other requirements: Find the TDK BA200 lower end slightly lacking. It is alright, but sometimes I find it lacking. The mids and highs are fine for now.
Budget: Thinking of going up to perhaps $400.

Thanks all in advance

 

[Vadher]

I'm looking for something with braided cables like Shure 251 but head like the ER. Budget around 150 though. Any suggestion?