Head/earphones Recommendations Thread

[fumoffuXx]

some dude on the other forums

 

[weng]

Anyway I am looking for a replacement. Any recommendation for price below $50? Best with strong bass.
I must clarify, I am not very well versed in earphones. Thanks.

Xiaomi Pistons.

 

[duckyfriend]

Hi guys back after a year cause my beloved JVC FXZ100 died on me T_T considering repairing or getting a new earphones. Any recommendations?

- Your rig: Sansa Clip+, Samsung s6
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: kpop, ballads, acoustic, live music
- Headphone / earphone type: anything but headphones lol
- Other requirements: similar to FXZ100 if possible (loved the wide sound stage I get from there, not as bass-y as my shure se215)
- Budget: $300

 

[musicdreamer]

Hi guys back after a year cause my beloved JVC FXZ100 died on me T_T considering repairing or getting a new earphones. Any recommendations?

- Your rig: Sansa Clip+, Samsung s6
- What type of usage: music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: kpop, ballads, acoustic, live music
- Headphone / earphone type: anything but headphones lol
- Other requirements: similar to FXZ100 if possible (loved the wide sound stage I get from there, not as bass-y as my shure se215)
- Budget: $300

I thinking of RHA T10 and Audio Tech CKR9.

 

[extremeOH]

I have tested a $200+ earphone and I cannot tell the difference hence stick to $50 price lor. The dude selling at market place?

Any recommendation on where I can shop for the widest range of earphones? Funan?

 

[osirisx]

Got a pair of Sony headphones, unfortunately the faux leather started to peel and flake.
Any remedies?

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[orchis]

- Your rig: Fiio X3 2nd Gen
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: flac and mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Rock, symphony soundtracks
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Prefers something that emphasis bass. Used to like AKG but it is close to overpowering
- Budget (in figures): $200 to $350

I am considering Sony XBA-A2 (some good reviews but most people seem to avoid Sony), IM02 (read that it is very transparent). Still researching.

Help appreciated. Thanks

 

[fumoffuXx]

Any recommendation on where I can shop for the widest range of earphones? Funan?

widest range of earphones Jaben. they hold most models. for good deals can try from them and source elsewhere

 

[fumoffuXx]

Got a pair of Sony headphones, unfortunately the faux leather started to peel and flake.
Any remedies?

Sent from Asus ASUS_T00G using GAGT

earpads? get replacements?

 

[fumoffuXx]

- Your rig: Fiio X3 2nd Gen
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: flac and mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: Rock, symphony soundtracks
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): Prefers something that emphasis bass. Used to like AKG but it is close to overpowering
- Budget (in figures): $200 to $350

I am considering Sony XBA-A2 (some good reviews but most people seem to avoid Sony), IM02 (read that it is very transparent). Still researching.

Help appreciated. Thanks

reviews are as accurate as to the person writing them only. go try try and u hear hear then u think think . i would recommend the sony a1 instead

 

[orchis]

Thanks. I was hoping to gather some recommendations on which IEM I should try out.

Tested the W30, IM02, IM03 & XBA-A2. Conclusion? Maybe I should just stick to cheaper earphones till I can learn how to appreciate proper IEMs. I was using Klipsch S4i and in the quick tests of the above IEMs, I only find W30 more superior than the S4. I tried to make sure I have proper seals with the IEMs tested but was not able to get them work as they should. So the problem lies with me.

I like the sound from Sony's MDR-1A although it is a little too bassy. However, I needed a more portable solution.

 

[tabio80]

hi everyone, I'm looking for creative ep-360 replacements. I'm not particular and just need similar quality with similar price.
any advise what I can get? I don't mind buying from amazon or other online retailer if necessary. thanks!
(are the xiaomi 13.99 or 31.99 from the online store any good?)

 

[wizardmao]

hi everyone, I'm looking for creative ep-360 replacements. I'm not particular and just need similar quality with similar price.
any advise what I can get? I don't mind buying from amazon or other online retailer if necessary. thanks!
(are the xiaomi 13.99 or 31.99 from the online store any good?)

do u happen to mean ep-630

 

[tabio80]

do u happen to mean ep-630

sorry for the typo error.
yes I meant ep-630 replacement!

 

[musicdreamer]

hi everyone, I'm looking for creative ep-360 replacements. I'm not particular and just need similar quality with similar price.
any advise what I can get? I don't mind buying from amazon or other online retailer if necessary. thanks!
(are the xiaomi 13.99 or 31.99 from the online store any good?)

Xiaomi iem or fx101 from JVC.

 

[|XcElLeNcE|]

May i know where can i demo or purchase the Future Sonics G10 locally?

 

[peterpark3r]

- Your rig: Samsung Note Edge
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: all genres
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): likes bass but also wants clarity of vocals (not too sharp though). will like recommendation for sports wear also (can be a separate model)
- Budget (in figures): $100

 

[wizardmao]

sorry for the typo error.
yes I meant ep-630 replacement!

One of my fav iem too. Too bad creative discontinued it.

Sennheiser cx300-ii is quite close to it imo. But 3x the retail price. I bought mine during amazon black friday so its cheap.

 

[musicdreamer]

- Your rig: Samsung Note Edge
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: mp3
- Genre of music you listen to: all genres
- Headphone / earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements (if any): likes bass but also wants clarity of vocals (not too sharp though). will like recommendation for sports wear also (can be a separate model)
- Budget (in figures): $100

audio tech im50? shure se112? or Tandem from fischer audio? Actually quite a lot of choices from this price range, but of cos sound is subjective so better to have a first hand experience.

For sports use I would suggest the mee M6, cheap and good!

 

[silverwind1988]

- Your rig: Note 3
- What type of usage: Music, Everyday use
- File format used in your source: MP3
- Genre of music you listen to: All
- Headphone / earphone type: Wireless headphone
- Other requirements: Wired when no batt. Foldable.
- Budget below $200

Help appreciated. Thanks