Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[mwelbinx]

- Your rig: Sony Xperia Z3
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: MP3 / FLAC
- Genre of music you listen to: Pop / Rock
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Good bass, fun sounding rather than analytical
- Budget: $500

Hey guys, I've been using the FS Atrios for many years already, even choosing to replace it with a second one when my first one died on me after a few years of usage. But it was my 21st birthday a couple of days ago and I feel like I should treat myself to something..

Should I look to get a real DAP first instead of getting a second IEM? I'm still pretty in love with my Atrios so a new IEM would have to blow me away to get me to upgrade though. So um, DAP or upgrade IEM? Would moving to a DAP from a phone as a source be an immediately noticeable upgrade? Maybe recommendations for both so if I'm feeling generous with myself..

Probably going to avoid spending more than 300~ on a DAP, or more than 500 on a new IEM.

 

[RealSpark]

- Your rig: Sony Xperia Z3
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: MP3 / FLAC
- Genre of music you listen to: Pop / Rock
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Good bass, fun sounding rather than analytical
- Budget: $500

Hey guys, I've been using the FS Atrios for many years already, even choosing to replace it with a second one when my first one died on me after a few years of usage. But it was my 21st birthday a couple of days ago and I feel like I should treat myself to something..

Should I look to get a real DAP first instead of getting a second IEM? I'm still pretty in love with my Atrios so a new IEM would have to blow me away to get me to upgrade though. So um, DAP or upgrade IEM? Would moving to a DAP from a phone as a source be an immediately noticeable upgrade? Maybe recommendations for both so if I'm feeling generous with myself..

Probably going to avoid spending more than 300~ on a DAP, or more than 500 on a new IEM.

Don't know you like custom or not.
You can try Jomo4 at Soundwaves. Good bass and good sound stage. And it is locally made.

 

[chaud@sg]

Depends on your preference. Personally I would strongly recommend the TDK BA200, or the GR07 w/ bass edition. Found the IM02 mids too strong in your face.

TDK BA200 is a very nice choice. Think it suit mainstream pop music better than the im02. Try it out if possible .

 

[unrealx262]

Hi guys need recommendations for in-ear as well

-Player- note 3 default player - adv settings where i push up the 60 to 400 range , while 1.1k onwards is unchanged.
-file format is mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: k(pop), eletropop,edm
- Other requirements (if any): balanced? i am the kind that cant discern the difference between 128kbps/ 512 / uncompressed that well.
- Budget: <$100

i tried Fischer Audio Tandem and really like it . what do you all think of it , or is there any other that yall recommend?

 

[shawniiex]

TDK BA200 is a very nice choice. Think it suit mainstream pop music better than the im02. Try it out if possible .

Any idea where to try?

 

[Sinnnn]

Any recommendation for an upgrade from the Westone UM PRO 30? Looking for the same sound signature as the UM PRO 30.

 

[nothingtotalk]

Any idea where to try?

Hmm afraid it's discontinued already, so dont think you can try unless you borrow from an existing user. I think there are still some brand new sets going around if you dig a little.

Side note, can try Havi B3 Pro 1. For less than $100, you get clarity and detail like no other near its price, only caveat is that you need a powerful source or amp for it to shine.

 

[chaud@sg]

Any idea where to try?

I rmb seeing it at one of the audio shop in sim lim square. Either Lvl 3 or 4.

 

[punkd1]

Hello friends,

Hope you can help me out here. Been reading Amazon reviews and youtube reviews but still can't decide.
Initially I was keen on the Creative WP-250, Bose sound-link and the Jabra move. Went to Jaben and think most BT headphones are out of my budget.

My requirements
1. Comfortable (not need for mobility)
2. Does not have AV sync lag with my MacBook air
3. Around SGD 250 thereabout
4. Primarily used for watching video tutorials / instructional videos (YouTube and local MP4 files) for long hours

Can recommend three suitable headphones?

 

[Ayukiz]

Hi guys,

I'm not sure what earphones to get, what brand, which model?
Wanting to replace my dead Klipsch S4i,

- Your rig: iPhone
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: J-Rock / Pop
- Headphone / earphone type: Earphone
- Other requirements (if any): Mic, nice bass
- Budget (in figures): $80 - $180

Please recommend me some models!

 

[fumoffuXx]

Suggest u wait a couple of weeks. Theres a new pair of fischers coming in i think guisto series. I cant rmb the name its wood case that has good in ur face kinda bass. Opposite of what consonance gives u

Edited: Apologies its called Leggiero. http://fischeraudio.com/shop/leggiero/

Hi guys,

I'm not sure what earphones to get, what brand, which model?
Wanting to replace my dead Klipsch S4i,

- Your rig: iPhone
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: J-Rock / Pop
- Headphone / earphone type: Earphone
- Other requirements (if any): Mic, nice bass
- Budget (in figures): $80 - $180

Please recommend me some models!

i dunno im50 or im70 with replacement mic cable?

 

[sappkira]

earphones

hey guys

Looking to replace my klipsch x4i

- Your rig: iPhone
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: C-pop/ K-pop/ English R&B
- Headphone / earphone type: in-ear Earphone
- Other requirements (if any): Light weight, tangle resistant, noise isolation
- Budget (in figures): $100-200

any recommendations?

 

[fumoffuXx]

hey guys

Looking to replace my klipsch x4i

- Your rig: iPhone
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: C-pop/ K-pop/ English R&B
- Headphone / earphone type: in-ear Earphone
- Other requirements (if any): Light weight, tangle resistant, noise isolation
- Budget (in figures): $100-200

any recommendations?

the no brainer answer is im50 or im70, but do try consonance and sound magic e10 as well could save u some $

 

[noinimod]

x2 on the im50/70

I tried the other chinese iems in the <$150 price range but wasn't impressed with the sound and especially build quality

 

[xRenol]

Anyone got any experience on the following earphones:

Z:ero

AuGlamour AG-R1

Thanks.

 

[xuan87]

the no brainer answer is im50 or im70, but do try consonance and sound magic e10 as well could save u some $

If you're considering the soundmagic E10, I will say go all the way for their flagship E80. It should still be under S$100.

 

[shawniiex]

Anyone know a iem that is similar to im02 sound signature but smaller in size?

 

[breadloon]

Recommend please

- Your rig: Desktop
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: 320kpbs, flac
- Genre of music you listen to: Pop songs
- Headphone / earphone type: headphone
- Other requirements (if any):
- Budget: 300~400

 

[fumoffuXx]

m50x mrs7 or r70x GO or massdrop k7xx

 

[monikernemo]

Rig: Redmi Note
Usage: music, Skype while gaming (have mic already)
File format: MP3
Genre: classical (orchestral, chamber, windband)
Type: Anything light, not too stuffy
Others: nothing that makes my ears too stuffy/uncomfortable
Budget: 80-150

Using a Razer kraken bundled with laptop previously. Gets really sweaty when using it on transport. TThus looking for some alternatives

TIA!

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