[General Accessories] GuyInTheCorner:
Time for my mucn delayed review of the Monoprice 8320 IEMs

NOTE: How I tested these buds: All songs were played from both a 'naked' (no amp, stock music player with normal EQ) Galaxy S3 International and my Samsung RV730UK laptop using foobar2000 with all addons, EQ's and effects disabled. The source files were all 320 Kbps CBR MP3 files. I also used the stock medium tips included on the IEMs unless stated.

Packaging: Much to my surprise, they actually came with some packaging! Alot of reviewers said that they don't come with any packaging, but I recieved some decent cardboard packaging. Gives the headphones a slightly premium feel, despite only being £4 (around $8 ). Standard cardboard outsides and plastic inside. Earphones are nicely presented, and come with additional tips (large and small, medium tips come pre installed).

Rating: 6/10

Build Quality/Looks: despite being incredibly cheap, the actual build of these headphones are quite sturdy. They don't feel cheap at all, the plastic on the drivers has some weight to it and doesn't feel as if they're going to fall apart within minutes. The housing also has a small section on the outside that has a metallic finish to it, making these feel as if they're of a much higher quality than most sub £10 (around $15) buds. The 3.5 adapter has a metal finish to it, which helps with the durability. Cable is braided cloth, definitely a lot better than standard plastic cabling, although it does cause a LOT of microphonic noise.

Rating: 7/10

Sound Quality: I'm not going to lie. These earphones blew me away for their price! Lows (Sub Bass, Bass) is plentiful. If I'm honest, it's muddy. In some songs (such as Empathy by Bassnectar, a song I'd say most headphones struggle to reproduce well) the sub bass can get muddled with synths in the lower register, so this can be a problem for those seeking prestine sound. On the other hand, things like kicks and songs with pure sub bass (such as Imma Try It Out by Skrillex ft. Alvin Risk) the bass is punchy. Overall, it's a little flabby and muddy but hey, they are budget 'buds.

Mids (Singing, most guitars etc) aren't too bad., Playing Don't Fear The Reaper by Retromotive, the mids in the song weren't drownee out too badly by the lows. Singing, guitars and drums were all distinctive, but seemed a little bloated, Unanswered by Suicide Silence didn't have the clarity it normally has, but still the 'buds reproduced the song very well.

Highs (higer register piano, some vocals etc) are definitely not the Monoprice's strong point. Fur Elise by Beethoven proved quite a challenge for these buds. Piano definitely felt incredibly harsh, almost to the point of crackling on these buds. Even after letting the buds settle in with 20 hours of burn in time they still sounded harsh, although not as harsh without the burn in. Playing songs such as Don't Ask Don't Tell by Chelsea Grin didn't feel as harsh when played but still felt a little off, as if it were missing a little 'sparkle' from the higher notes.

Rating: 6.5/10

Overall: If you're just getting into IEMS or are looking for a very cheap set of backup 'buds then these are more than adequate and will easily fit the bill.

Rating: 19.5/30

Average:6.5/10

Note: I'll be posting pictures later as I'm currently at school

> Sent from Guy's tablet

> Galaxy Note 10.1 Stock (GT N8010)