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[General Accessories] jvalberca:
Sorry for don't be accurate. It's true that not all brands gives you the same quality for the same price.

Maybe I'm not used to distinguish some details, but my current earphones are the sony mdr-e818lp (it was only 9 euros).

I know that this is not the newest that you can find in the market (and of course not the best), but I think it has a very acceptable bass response for the price. The treble are good too.

Previously I had a phillips (don't remember the model), for about the same price, and its bass was no as good as the Sony one.

Greetings.
[General Accessories] Quinncy:
Pricey: Sennheiser IE8

Budget: Soundmagic E10
[General Accessories] crazyTon:
i really dislike beats. Best for correct listening are custom made inears. Protect your ears! there is no fix for bricked haircells!
[General Accessories] Youngers Plat-k:
I think Westone 4r could be a good choice :)
[General Accessories] jonnytk:
i just use sony in earbuds good bass and treble all round good stuff
[General Accessories] Dirk:
Totally agree. I've been using the Soundmagic E10 for a few months now and i'm blown away by them. The only thing stopping these £30 IEMs being sold for £200 is the build quality. If it were down to the SQ alone, they would be retailing at £200 +. If mine had fallen apart at the 3 month stage i'd have bought another pair. After all, £10 a month would still be only .30p a day, and they're worth much more than that! Mine are still in one piece, and providing the most exciting sound i've heard yet, no matter what the price.

To put them in perspective, i'm at home now listening to my Senny HD650s through a headphone amp, and i've been wondering what i need to do get this set-up sounding as exciting the Soundmagic E10 + Sansa Clip+ set-up that i use in the gym. I never thought i'd say that!

For bang-for-buck i'd recommend the E10's. If you're spending less than £250, i'd still recommend the E10's. If you break them after a few months, buy another pair!
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
lol you can get UE TF10 for around $200 now (yes, not £200). you really think the E10 will be anywhere near a three-driver system TF10?.. xP
[General Accessories] nomadsorion:
I have SoundMAGIC E10 and E30. Both are very good in their own terms. E10's bass is punchy and E30 has phenomenal sound clarity. And yes, they are pretty cheap.
[General Accessories] tsomclovin:
I got a pair of klipsch S4 earbuds that made my portable gaming sound like a concert :) About $40 too

but i feel bad about getting something so blatantly branded by c/net as "best earphones of the year'" or something like that
[General Accessories] leonlightning:
I have Sony MDR-EX1000, so far IMO the best bass texture IEM, tight/speedy. Not only bass, the highs are also detailed but a little peaky. The staging feels exclusive. Just the mids a bit laid back, but still good. Using NWZ-Z1060 international ver. as player/source.

TF10 on SCSAG cable sounds nice too.
[General Accessories] morridoom2:
I also have one of the Sony MDR (not sure which model). Very rich and bassy sounds.
[General Accessories] Quinncy:
I have SoundMAGIC E10. Best earphone on What Hi-FI
[General Accessories] Shweta12345:
In my opinion, Sennheiser HD 229 Black Wired Headphones are good. These headphone price is Rs. 3,700/- in India. These headphones provide excellent bass performance. These Headphones come with great features like, juxtaposing, salient colours and a street-style design. Also, its extra soft ear pads ensure a comfortable fit, even for extended usage.
[General Accessories] krauzerII:
buds headhones
[General Accessories] Abinaya:
Skullcandy 50-50 Black Red
[General Accessories] Flightttt:
I've always liked the big skullcandy headphones
[General Accessories] 592da:
i think its too expensive for what you getting of it..
[General Accessories] CookieMonzter:
Hello there,

I'm currently using Sennheiser cx300 II (in-ear) with my LG P940//Apple iPod Shuffle//Apple iPod Touch. Bought them twice and paid around 45€ each time. The first pair lasted about 8 Months. Had to get new ones because the cable nearly ripped off. The second pair is in use since about 4 months now and still works like on the day I bought them. They are really loud, I usually use 30-50% volume. They have a nice bass and nice sound (listening to metal music mostly). The only thing I don't really like is that the cable on the right side is longer than the one on the left side but I'd totally recommend them anyway. Another thing I really liked about them is that you would get 3 different kinds of silicone ear inserts (not sure how they are called), small medium and large. Personally I do have really small ears but the small inserts would fit really nice. They stick really good even whilst running/skating/bike riding/walking to school. They lasted really long (my skullcandys died after about 3 weeks and Apple headphones didn't last too long either), ain't very expensive and have a nice sound quality.

If anyone has got any questions about them feel free to ask, I'll do my best to answer them.

Darja
[General Accessories] shadowofthelocust:
My favourites (and the ones I'm using at the moment) are Angry Birds Tweeters, by Gear4. I got them cheap in Asda.
[General Accessories] toxykx:
The best Headphones for now its sms
[General Accessories] cocogary:
Actually it depends what you are looking for but for $50 you can get

headphones:Creative Aurvana live!

earbuds: Yuin pk3 or Hisoundaudio PAA-1 pro

earphones: Vsonic GR06 (or any Vsonic product)

:D
[General Accessories] halop2k:
i use the Creative EP 630.. not too expensive, and sounds good :)
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
No, it actually depends on what you are looking for and your budget.

I would never be satisfied with 50$ earphones. I couldn't even stand seeing my girlfriend with 50 bucks earphones and bought her some customs from UM...

And it's pretty awesome, she can use them for sports thanks to the amazing fit
[General Accessories] D4nyal:
I have Audionic's. Very cheap and very good. No complains at all! :)
[General Accessories] klantballe:
V-moda M100's are pretty awesome
[General Accessories] phoneguru9:
I feel you

really.....and am being honest here cz i do not know anything better than beats by dre
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Beats are widely known by all who invest time in trying out various options to be overpriced, overrated, and have horribly inaccurate bass that muddies up the mids and has horrible performance the highs.

If you are ever near an Apple store, do a direct comparison using the same song between the best Beats there and Bowers& Wilkins P5 or P3.

If you are fortunate enough to have a proper audio shop near you, that's even better.

In general, do not ever buy Beats, Bose, Skullcandy or any celebrity endorsed headphones (with only few exceptions).

-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] juninhosg:
I Have a Skullcandy Ink'd, I never have problems with then, but now I'm using the PSVita earphone, and is the best earphone that I have!
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
I should clarify, that it's not that the brands I speak down of can't be enjoyed, it's that there is so much better out there for less money. Spending the same amount on a well researched headphone purchase will rock your world by comparison.

It's like if there was a smartphone that cost the same as or more than top of the lIne Android phones, which everybody Praised, except the few wHo did the research to knOw that they could be eNjoying it so much more if they were just bEtter informed.

-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] Swyzzlestickz:
I use the Klipsch S4A's and I feel that they are absolutely amazing.
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Apple stores also sell the UE6000/9000 and even the UE900. I recommend trying them out :)
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Good to know. I haven't been in one in a very long time, but thought the comparison to a legitimately reputable brand would at least highlight what I'm saying about Beats, etc.

They won't let you try the UE900, though, will they? No store I've found around me lets you audition IEMs.

-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] dumpsterdive:
Most of what they sell follow the same as their own gear - marketing over substance.

Having said that a lot of supposedly audiophile-approved stuff isn't a million miles away from Beats in the tailoring of the sound and image for a particular set - i.e. just a different take on marketing. Take Grado for example - eighth grade woodworking / leatherworking skillz and prehistoric drivers for people who're already partially deaf but don't want to admit it.

In many ways, for particular styles of music I'd rather sink into the 'listening through a curtain of warm turd' Beats than having my eardrums attacked with an SR325.
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Yes you're right. Would not be very hygienic to let customers try IEMs >.<
[General Accessories] Kidito:
The best quality sound it's for Beats >:C
[General Accessories] ozix948d:
Beats sucks. Try any other headphones that cost so much.
[General Accessories] Diffeax:
Buy the earphones of 50CENT their are really good!!
[General Accessories] :
I've been happy with my JVC HAFX5B Gumy Plus Inner Ear Headphones, which you can buy on Amazon for about $8.50, and I would call them the best for their value/price. I've accidentally yanked the cord and run over it with my chair many times. I've accidentally run them thru the washing machine too, and through all that they keep giving me great sound. The soft tips gently fill your ear and block out noisy co-workers and other distractions. I think I'll even pick up an extra pair in case I ever lose these.
[General Accessories] ArchTrivium:
Good earphones

Back in 2011, I was looking for a headphone, for general use (music, video and stuff, no games though) and came across Phillips' RP HTX7. It's not like a pro, but it gets the job done for only 30 bucks. It's still holding up, no cable problems and I found it more confortable than a Beats...
[General Accessories] gobedh:
Just want to share :

This is my experience about some earphone (IEM/earbud) I ever had.. They are very nice sounding in my preference..

earbud :

edifier H180 ($18-$21)

Well balanced and very "grado sound".. Bass is very well controlled, punch and fast. Mid and vocal are forward, sibilant-free, electric guitar sound forward and hars, aggressive! very good for rock! High just right, sparkly enough.. Perfect well balanced sounding earbud for $21 and special for rock/metal song! Very easy to drive and not revealing. Good deal for those who looking for a good cheap earbud

What a perfect sound!!?!?!?

Is there a weakness? Yes, the separation is not good enough.. :(

IEM :

Fitear ToGo 334 (>$1000)

Everything right, special mid.. More aggresive than AKG K3003. I can't give more words, coz it's so perfect for me and I'm not very experienced about >$1000 IEM :)

Ultimate ears TF10 (about $250-$300)

Nice punch bass, recessed mid, sparkly high. V-shaped. Very wide soundstage for IEM. Ultimate clarity&transparency. Very good accuracy and instrument placing. One of the best IEM for rock/metal

Shure SE215 ($120-$150)

Smooth. Good amount of bass, punch, and deep with decent speed. Special mid and vocal, intiminate and emotional. Detachable cable, use silver cable for better high, turns SE215 become one of very amazing sound on $150. Suitable for all genre except metal..

Fischer audio eterna ($70)

The entry level for true basshead! Midbass is very punch and impactfull, not boomy at all, very good control, very fun sounding. Mid slighty forward and vocal is nice sweet. High a bit roll off, overall slightly dark sounding.
[General Accessories] Leifio:
Beats by dre is just good at marketing headphones (its like an Apple Device) theres better devices, but apple/beats win by marketing strategies

I would say a company Senheiser is good, but personally I use cheap headphones, they do the job for me.
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Good post :good:

I used the TF10 for two years and loved them. They're not only good for rock and metal, they're also awesome with EDM.

I used them with a silver cable from nullaudio though.

I don't know that Fitear ToGo 334, they're pretty expensive for a four-driver universal Oo

For that price you get a Heir 8.A or a UM Miracle/Merlin..

Beats isn't exactly bad, just too expensive for it's quality.. for around 100$ they'd be alright
[General Accessories] gobedh:
Hahaha

It's hard to compare between custom IEM (CIEM) and universal IEM, coz CIEM will not properly fit with other's ear which will recude overall SQ..

But my friends who had UM Miracle&JH13 were very impressed with 334. They said 334 more sweet and musical than their CIEM and not inferior compared to them.. :)

about beats and monster..

Very agree with your statement..

beats isn't bad, just too expensive :D

And the only monster's cans which interisting and very impressing for me is Miles Davis Trumpet :D
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
It all comes down to your preferences. I like the looks of my 8.A so much, and they are very musical. That's why I decided to get the 8.A instead of other more neutral/natural CIEMs :)

Love the looks of customs x)

The 334 look very promising though. I'll keep them in mind

haha, the miles davis trumpet looks cool. Though, even if quality would be good, you can't exchange the cables, and those won't last forever, even on that one :/
[General Accessories] gobedh:
Yeah, music&sounds are very subjective :D

We can't blame the others who love and hype monster beats LOL

no detachable cable in expensive IEM will dissapoint many people :D

But trumpet pays it with different technology : Placing the microdriver on the top of nozzle, makes it more closer to eardrums, gives different sensation, dynamic, timbre, and intiminate that will never found on "ordinary IEM" even with cable mod. But the negative side, that will make trumpet an exclusive IEM.. no detachable cable and not all both rubber and foam tips will easy to install due to bigger nozzle than the others :D
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
I see^^ But I don't think they will sound any better than your 334. Don't waste your money for some monster xP
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
This is the best earphones thread, not most gawdy, hideous, overrated, overpriced garbage-sounding earphones thread. :angel:

-No longer accidental, just Jeremy. F.cfb

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] MarkayX2:
Sennheiser HD 202 ate great headphones. They have excellent sound quality and are budget friendly
[General Accessories] ezwalker63:
Motorola SD-10 Bluetooth headphones are great!
[General Accessories] trihordias:
Sennheiser HD 202

I use that too! I'm a musician and i use that phones even for studio application (2nd pair). I believe thats way up value for money! ;)
[General Accessories] vectron:
Not for mixing though, right? :) HD202 is ok for listening, but these don't have a flat frequency response and considered more like entry level budget headphones. Strangely their very old version released in 2002 still on-line for $60, while a new updated HD202 II version released in 2009 goes for $27. I had HD280 Pro in the past, the most uncomfortable pair with a tight headband, and a bit of exaggeration on low end. For my music production I switched to Sony MDR 7506, probably the most bluh flat frequency response which is perfect for any music producer so you don't EQ your sound to "fix" built in headphone eq. Believe it or not, I'm using right now UE 600vi earbuds for my mixing and some post-production mastering - and those are great. Definitely check them out.
[General Accessories] trihordias:
HD 202

I always use 2 pairs of headphones. One good (my big sweet love AKG K 701) and one good low end (Sennheiser HD 202) and i trust them equally with my Genelec 8040A Monitor for a simple reason: the audience never hear music from Genelec's monitor. In the best case the listen with headphones like HD 202 with the known "exaggeration on low end" !

So, we must be prepared... :cowboy:;)
[General Accessories] vectron:
OK, now we are talking business with AKG 701 and Genelec 8040A ;) I'm bedroom producer, or you can probably call it "couch" producer lol!!! I actually use Focusrite VRM box as my pre-amp dsp simulator (and usb interface also filters out any ground noise coming from laptop), and I use it with selection of virtual Genelec 8040A studio environment setup. It will not match your real monitors, but I get a more accurate results with space separation mixing on my 7506 cans. Btw, I absolutely agree that your target audience will not listen through high end gear, so checking it on lower quality listening media is always necessary, especially to make sure they still be able to hear the bass and beat. But seriously, I'm so impressed with UE600vi, simply amazing mid/high range. Bass sucks. It did improve a little bit since I broke them in already. When I first got these, bass was not existent until I played white/pink noise loop at max volume for a few hours. That brought in some lower end to life.

But anyway. I might be able to preview UE900 in a near future as well. Those supposed to have quad-driver in there with some built in cross-over. I can only imagine how good those going to sound...
[General Accessories] ptliou:
Beats
[General Accessories] aaaa00:
Creative EP210 is my favorite on-ear. I got them from 7 years..
[General Accessories] nixter99:
Good Zound

Thanks for all the great recommendations. I have a 100USD suggestion, I'm using the 3-button microphone Dual Driver made for Android (yes!) from Degauss Labs.

www.degausslabs.com
[General Accessories] jRi0T68:
Site lists the DD at $165. Where did you find them for $100?

Also, if you have other decent headphones to compare to, please write a short comparison in my thread below. Other reviews of them aren't very kind, so I'm curious to hear perspective from someone who is, perhaps, less scrutinizing than most audiophiles.

Excreted from my Nexus 5

[Guide] Headphone/Earphone Buying
[General Accessories] 10xavix10:
The best quality/price option is Soundmagic E10. No doubt. I am really happy with my purchase
[General Accessories] superdude.xi:
SkullCandy Is The BesT . . . __ :good:
[General Accessories] Jacky0501:
Using Panasonic ones. Not expensive but I like them!
[General Accessories] refinition:
Definitely my shure se215s. Inexpensive and they work well
[General Accessories] wyelkins:
Got Rapoo H-6080 BlueTooth Headphones from Walmart for less than $35. Use them every day and they work fine for me.
[General Accessories] MANATHI:
Best Headphones

In my opinion, the best earphones/headphones are the noise cancelling ones that Bose sells. They are light, cozy, comfortable, but more importantly they sound AMAZING! You cant feel them on your head, and you barely can hear anything other than what you are listening. The prices range from $250-$500. They are not too expensive, but they are completely worth it. I would buy them from best buy, or Amazon for better prices. Link on Bose website: CLICK HERE
[General Accessories] domantas.kancleris:
i think original smasung galaxy series earphone is the best :))) because it's samsung brand :))
[General Accessories] Spl4tt:
Definitely not. For 250-500$ you get so much better quality than bose.

For 500$ you can even get some nice customs..
[General Accessories] skepticmisfit:
my recommendations

HEADPHONES: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 ($100-200)

Studio monitoring headphones (meaning flat frequency response, which is AMAZING especially for the price) and they sound better than even more expensive headphones. They have good build quality and are relatively good-looking too. If you need over-the-ears, get these. now.

EARBUDS/IEMs: Klipsch Image S4/S4a ($80 / $100 repsectively)

Amazing IEMs, especially for the money. Fantastic sound (not the flat frequency response of the M50s mentioned earlier but it's pretty close, also amazing bass), pretty good build quality as well, great noise isolation, flat cable in the S4 IIs (meaning no tangling!), built in mic and button on the Android edition (S4a)

Overall amazing IEMs, best i've used so far

REALLY CHEAP EARBUDS: JVC Riptidz HA-FX8 ($8)

Not the best sound, but if you need something to knock around or you don't justify spending $80 on earbuds (and you don't care much about sound), these should do just fine. OK build quality, harsh trebles (at some points) but most songs are listenable, average noise isolation, but really good mid-bass (weak sub-bass).

IF YOU DON'T LIKE SHOVING THINGS IN YOUR EARS: i don't know just use Apple earbuds... sony makes some earbuds too you might want to try those..
[General Accessories] refinition:
Sure they might sound good but you can get much more bang for your buck with other ones IMO.
[General Accessories] Dirk:
I completely agree, as do a lot of the well regarded review websites. For portable use i'd never drop £100+ again on other earphones when i can get a pair of these for less than £40. They are amazing for the price.
[General Accessories] nixter99:
Hi,

Sorry for my somewhat late reply ;)

I just bought them right off their website.. 99USD.

http://degausslabsus.tictail.com/product/dual-driver-black-for-android

I'm not that great of an expert, but I have owned a pair of Klipsch 4 and also some half good Sennheisers (around 125USD) Id say these are more detailed and also have a tighter bass, still giving space for details. Since it is a 3-button 'made for Android' headset you can also use an App controlling the centerbutton (the other buttons works as well but are not programmable - atleast not on N5 or S5) , Ive programmed up to 4 clicks. Works flawless for me and I never need to make any manual changes on my screen going back and forth to work.. As my mother would say - 'thats neat".

P.S This might sound odd but I think they look awesome when in use. Flat cabled, pitch black with gold details just barely showing while in your ears. Classy and luxurious, still discrete..

Cheerio
[General Accessories] digitalguru:
I agree with the ATH-M50's they are awesome for the price and extremely accurate. I produce music and I like using these when I do not have access to studio monitors or am traveling and making music. I would say they are the best bang for the buck as far as can's go, and they just updated the design with a removable cord which was the only thing I did not like about the original.

I also have a pair of V-Moda Crossfade M-100's and I must say for casual listening where I do not need the flat sound profile of a studio monitor these are amazing. They have a much more hyped low end than the M50's but still keep very clean and crisp highs and mids. I absolutley love the sound of these headphones and they are far superior to anything by Beats by Dre, plus they are extremely comfortable, well made, and not plasticy like the Beats.

If I had only one pair I would go with the M50's since I need a flat sound profile for mixing down tracks, but if you are looking for something more Hi-Fi like "Beats" headphones then the V-Moda's take the cake. They wow me every time I listen to them, and they are extremely comfortable.