Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[andysam8299]

- Your rig : Xperia z3 , Fiio e10k
- What type of usage : music and gaming
- File format used in your source : Flac
- Genre of music you listen to : Classical , Jpop
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Budget : 200 +/-

Hi gurus , Currently i am considering ath-IM70. Is it worth the topup for ath-im02 ? Or is that any better choice?

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig : Xperia z3 , Fiio e10k
- What type of usage : music and gaming
- File format used in your source : Flac
- Genre of music you listen to : Classical , Jpop
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Budget : 200 +/-

Hi gurus , Currently i am considering ath-IM70. Is it worth the topup for ath-im02 ? Or is that any better choice?

How bout JVC FXT208SE and Shure SE215SPE? Visit us and check them out in stores plus existing promotions.

 

[nescaf3]

You can consider the Sennheiser PMX685i or you can go for wireless bluetooth like Jabra Rox, Plantronics Backbeat Go 2 or the new model from JBL, the Reflect BT which also goes behind the head/ neck and entirely no cables can go or tangle in front. All of these models are also sweat-resistant that can be your workout buddy.

Visit us soon and audition them first.

So sorry to add but I'm looking for something noise-isolating as well.

 

[TeamStereo]

So sorry to add but I'm looking for something noise-isolating as well.

The BT wireless models are all in-ears which is noise-isolating. You just need to check which size of the ear tips suits you best to have a better seal and comfort.

 

[HIPPODEUS]

- Your rig : S5
- What type of usage : Music, some gaming
- File format used in your source : mp3, mp4
- Genre of music you listen to : eng pop music & a lot of jay chou chi music
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Budget : 200 +/-

If possible would want the earphone to come with a mic. Seems like shure se215 is highly recommended here, does it have a mic?

 

[TeamStereo]

- Your rig : S5
- What type of usage : Music, some gaming
- File format used in your source : mp3, mp4
- Genre of music you listen to : eng pop music & a lot of jay chou chi music
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM
- Budget : 200 +/-

If possible would want the earphone to come with a mic. Seems like shure se215 is highly recommended here, does it have a mic?

You can buy separately the cable for SE215SPE with mic and volume control but for Android only the mic will work. Other good option to consider is the Sennheiser Momentum In-Ear/ Android. Do check them out in stores.

 

[Tortoise79]

Looking for replacement for my faulty Panasonic RP-HS102 Clip on earphone.

- Your rig : PC, Note 4
- What type of usage : Music, Movie
- File format used in your source : Avi, MP3
- Genre of music you listen to : Instrumental, OST
- Headphone / earphone type : Clip on earphone (non in ear type), for long duration usage therefore need to be comfortable and not warm.
- Budget : 100 +/-

 

[rhema83]

Looking for replacement for my Westone W2

- Your rig : iPhone 5S, iPhone 6
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : MP3, AAC, ALAC
- Genre of music you listen to : Pop, classical and acoustic guitar, piano
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM, CIEM
- Special requirement : Good sound isolation (e.g. MRT, air travel)
- Budget : $500

 

[TeamStereo]

Looking for replacement for my Westone W2

- Your rig : iPhone 5S, iPhone 6
- What type of usage : Music
- File format used in your source : MP3, AAC, ALAC
- Genre of music you listen to : Pop, classical and acoustic guitar, piano
- Headphone / earphone type : IEM, CIEM
- Special requirement : Good sound isolation (e.g. MRT, air travel)
- Budget : $500

Have you tried the JVC FX850 and Audio-Technica ATH-IM03? Feel free to visit us to have a comparison and let your ears be the judge.

 

[WaRfiGhter2004]

Your rig- Samsung s4
Types of usage- gaming music and videos
File format- mp3 and mp4
Genre- chinese English and korean pop songs
Earphone type- IEM earpiece
Other requirements- noise isolation mic and volume control would be good =)
Budget- 150 +/-

 

[adriannoob]

anyone own a fostex TH900?

 

[widget]

anyone own a fostex TH900?

I used to own the TH600, but a buddy of mine owns the TH900 and also the Denon D5000.

 

[adriannoob]

I used to own the TH600, but a buddy of mine owns the TH900 and also the Denon D5000.

am thinking if i going to get a close back , i want a wood housing one. haha

 

[widget]

am thinking if i going to get a close back , i want a wood housing one. haha

Provided you like Fostex's sound signature.
I literally A/B both the 600 and 900 before I bought the 600.
The 600 has less V-shaped sound signature than the 900.
I sold it 6 months later coz the "suck-out mids" really gets on my nerve

But both cans are really good for EDM, trance, dance tracks, etc

 

[rhema83]

Have you tried the JVC FX850 and Audio-Technica ATH-IM03? Feel free to visit us to have a comparison and let your ears be the judge.

I like the W2's sound signature, and I'm looking for just a bit more bass and treble extension. Will these two IEMs fit the bill?

I want to be able to use my IEMs while lying down on my side or wearing a helmet, so they have to be low-profile and not stick out of my ears. In this sense I think the JVC ones are not so suitable?

The Audio-Technica description sounds like badly translated Chinese/Japanese, but I assume it's a triple-BA design. I'll try it out and see if it compares well to other triple-BA IEMs like W30.

Finally, I hope to get some CIEM recommendations. Maybe a 3-BA or 4-BA design? I'll save up for it if the value proposition is there.

Thanks!

 

[youtai]

*- Your rig: Sony z2 and z3 tablet
-*What type of usage: Gaming, Music, Movies
-*File format used in your source: mp4, mp3, mkv
-*Genre of music you listen to: pop, kpop, trance
-*Headphone*/*earphone type: over head or behind head headphone
- Other requirements: Preferably bluetooth and options to plugin wire from computer.
-*Budget*$300 +/-


Thankyou guys.

 

[Snowblind]

Looking to get a replacement earphones for my wife. She was using a klipsch s4i for about 2 yr until it spoilt. She wants the same type unless I can convince her to try something new.

Your rig: Samsung note 3 and sansa clip zip
-*What type of usage: mainly Tamil songs and radio
-*File format used in your source: youtube, mp3
-*Genre of music you listen to: a lot of variety for Tamil songs
-*Headphone*/*earphone type: in ear earphones
- other requirements - Mic and buttons compatible with Android
-*Budget*$150 +/-

 

[origino3]

My shure se215 just died, thinking of someth within $200, any recommendations?

 

[deathscthe]

- Your rig: Phone
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: 320
- Genre of music you listen to: rock, country, pop, future bass
- Headphone / earphone type: iem
- Other requirements: waterproof/water-resistant
- Budget: ~200

need something for gym

 

[TeamStereo]

I like the W2's sound signature, and I'm looking for just a bit more bass and treble extension. Will these two IEMs fit the bill?

I want to be able to use my IEMs while lying down on my side or wearing a helmet, so they have to be low-profile and not stick out of my ears. In this sense I think the JVC ones are not so suitable?

The Audio-Technica description sounds like badly translated Chinese/Japanese, but I assume it's a triple-BA design. I'll try it out and see if it compares well to other triple-BA IEMs like W30.

Finally, I hope to get some CIEM recommendations. Maybe a 3-BA or 4-BA design? I'll save up for it if the value proposition is there.

Thanks!

I see.. Then yes, the design for IEMs like ATH-IM03 will be more suitable. Do try them out in stores and feel free to let our staff know about your opinion so they can still suggest other models if still needed. Cheers!