Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[TeamStereo]

Hi thanks for your reply, i'm keen in the Shure, may i know the differences between SE215SPE and other SE215 models? Is it just colors? Thanks again

I actually find the SE215SPE clearer compared to the normal SE215s and the bass is more controlled. The latter on the other hand has fuller bass. Currently, we only have the special edition one. Do try them out, bro.

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi

I am looking for a new IEM after my current one has spoilt, any recommendations?

- Your rig :Ipod shuffle
- What type of usage :music
- File format used in your source :mp3
- Genre of music you listen to op, maybe some indie/rock
- Headphone / earphone type :IEM
- Other requirements :None
- Budget :less than $100

For your requirements you can check out JVC FX3X, Marshall Mode and AKG K323XSA. We do have the audition units in both stores, feel free to visit us!

 

[soulofangel]

Looking for Gaming headphone with mic.


Your rig (PC)
- What type of usage (movies/ gaming/ music)
- File format used in your source (any)
- Genre of music you listen to (classical, jazz, blue)
- Headphone type (closed)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic, volume control)
- Budget (below $150)

 

[cherryjiyong]

Your rig: Iphone 4S/ Nexus 5
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: Mostly mp3, some FLAC
Genre of music you listen to: Pop and Rock
Headphone / earphone type: IEM
Other requirements: Can support some bass
Budget: <100

For cheap budget headphones to listen to music, from my own experiences, you might as well take a look at kingsbuying.com where you are allowed to select from a quite wide selection of good quality cheap headphones.

 

[TeamStereo]

Looking for Gaming headphone with mic.


Your rig (PC)
- What type of usage (movies/ gaming/ music)
- File format used in your source (any)
- Genre of music you listen to (classical, jazz, blue)
- Headphone type (closed)
- Other requirements (if any) (mic, volume control)
- Budget (below $150)

How about Razer Kraken Pro or Logitech G430? We do have the audition units in both stores, you can check them out first.

 

[EagleKoh]

Hi, just got a FIIO X5, please recommend a good headphone and a good earphone to pair with it.
- Your rig: FIIO X5
- What type of usage: Listen to music
- File format used in your source: Mostly FLAC, some MP3
- Genre of music you listen to: All sort of music - classical, new ages, jazz, pop, rock , folk, traditional and etc
- Headphone / earphone type: Please recommend a headphone for home use, and an IEM for portability and travel use
- Other requirements (if any) : Not sure if a Headphone AMP is required? I prefer stronger bass. But for IEM, prefer no AMP as it is for travel use.
- Budget (in figures): $350 to $450

Still No recommendation??

 

[colonelsoh]

Your rig: Fiio X1 + Fiio E11K
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: 60% mp3, 40% FLAC (buy CD jin expensive)
Genre of music you listen to: Jazz + Metal
Headphone / earphone type: Headphones or IEM (currently using SE215)
Other requirements: Prefer booming bass
Budget: +- $200 - $250

 

[darth_vader]

Still No recommendation??

headphone for 450 and below, how about the new ath msr7 ? i not sure bout the pricing, but i think soundwaves studio, stereo, song brothers,jaben are doing pre-order for it. give it a try, the separation and imaging is siok!

IEM for that range with more bass, how about ATH im50 ? and maybe RHA t10. something different from the usual shure 215 and 215spe.

do try them at your choice of retailers before committing to a purchase.

 

[mt_1809]

Your rig: iphone 6 plus, Macbook Pro for home & HP Laptop for work, Jogs
What type of usage: Music/ Movies
File format used in your source: A mix of MP3, AAC, MP4, FLAC
Genre of music you listen to: Billboard Top 100, Musical OST, K-Pop, Chinese Pop
Headphone / earphone type: IE Earphone with Mic + Control for phone calls (currently using Yurbuds IE Inspire Limited Edition)
Other requirements: Tangle free, able to withstand sports, balanced bass.
Budget: +- $200

 

[TeamStereo]

Your rig: Fiio X1 + Fiio E11K
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: 60% mp3, 40% FLAC (buy CD jin expensive)
Genre of music you listen to: Jazz + Metal
Headphone / earphone type: Headphones or IEM (currently using SE215)
Other requirements: Prefer booming bass
Budget: +- $200 - $250

Do try the JVC FX650 and Audio Technica ATH-CKR9/ LTD. You might also want to check our December promotion list on first page of Stereo Promotion.

 

[TeamStereo]

Hi, just got a FIIO X5, please recommend a good headphone and a good earphone to pair with it.
- Your rig: FIIO X5
- What type of usage: Listen to music
- File format used in your source: Mostly FLAC, some MP3
- Genre of music you listen to: All sort of music - classical, new ages, jazz, pop, rock , folk, traditional and etc
- Headphone / earphone type: Please recommend a headphone for home use, and an IEM for portability and travel use
- Other requirements (if any) : Not sure if a Headphone AMP is required? I prefer stronger bass. But for IEM, prefer no AMP as it is for travel use.
- Budget (in figures): $350 to $450

For headphones, you can consider Sennheiser Momentum, VModa M100 and the new Audio Technica ATH-MSR7.

IEM: JVC FX750/ FX850 or Westone W20. Check them out in either of our stores and let your ears be the judge.

 

[Jensonnn]

Rig: Ipad Air, Iphone 4, Galaxy S4
Use: Music
Format: Mp3? Mostly on Spotify,not too sure
Music : EDM,Classical(instrumental),Pop
Headphone/Earphone type : IEM
Prefer: need a recommendation for sports use (long distance running) and one with noise cancelling feature

Budget: not more than 500

Really new to this, need advice on it.
Thanks in advance

 

[TeamStereo]

Rig: Ipad Air, Iphone 4, Galaxy S4
Use: Music
Format: Mp3? Mostly on Spotify,not too sure
Music : EDM,Classical(instrumental),Pop
Headphone/Earphone type : IEM
Prefer: need a recommendation for sports use (long distance running) and one with noise cancelling feature

Budget: not more than 500

Really new to this, need advice on it.
Thanks in advance

Hi bro! Why not take a look at our Sports Earphones models since you intend to use it more for outdoor activities? You can also consider wireless IEMs meant for Sports like Jabra Pulse, Plantronics Backbeat Go 2/ Backbeat Fit. These earphones can withstand vigorous activities, sweat resistant and has good noise isolation. Just be mindful of your volume for safety reasons.

Feel free to try them first in either of our stores.

 

[BlackCross]

<100 a bit tough if you are coming from um1. soundmagic? astrotec seems quite interesting but have not heard them yet

i dun mind downgrade a bit

i was using soundmagic mp21 before making the jump. mp21 not durable as um1

Jays, vsonic

Wrong thread btw

may i know which exact model of jays?

 

[zhongrong]

Wanna upgrade from Klipsch S4i...

- Your rig - iPhone 6+, MacBook Pro
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - MP3
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop, Hip-hop mainly
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements (if any)
- Budget - less than S$300

 

[BlackCross]

- Your rig : creative xfi2
- What type of usage : mainly music on public transport, occasionally videos
- File format used in your source : flac and mp3
- Genre of music you listen to : non-specific, all genres
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements (if any) : sound-isolating and fairly durable
- Budget : <$100

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig : creative xfi2
- What type of usage : mainly music on public transport, occasionally videos
- File format used in your source : flac and mp3
- Genre of music you listen to : non-specific, all genres
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Other requirements (if any) : sound-isolating and fairly durable
- Budget : <$100

Try the JVC FX3X, bro. One of our popular models from this price range, with good bass without drowning the clarity, good isolation and easy to maintain thick cables. It also comes with a hard case that you can use for better protection.

 

[zhongrong]

Bump...

Wanna upgrade from Klipsch S4i...

- Your rig - iPhone 6+, MacBook Pro
- What type of usage - Music
- File format used in your source - MP3
- Genre of music you listen to - Pop, Hip-hop mainly
- Headphone / earphone type - IEM
- Other requirements (if any)
- Budget - less than S$300

 

[rollbread]

- Your rig: Sony Xperia Z
- What type of usage: movies & music
- File format used in your source: flac, mp3
- Genre of music: English pop song, jazz
- Earphone type: IEM
- Budget: below $200

Previously using UE TF10. Considering audio technica IM70 or Im02, or sony xba h1 or h2, or any other earphones that suits the price range.
Pls help recommend one. Thanks!

 

[XTERMINAT0R]

Your rig: Samsung Note 4
What type of usage: Music
File format used in your source: mp3
Genre of music you listen to: Pop, Cpop, Country pop, a bit of Rock
Headphone / earphone type: over ear IEM/IEM
Other requirements: Durable
Budget: +/- $200

Need it quite urgently so please help recommend and also possible places to get them. Thanks!