The iPod comes with the stock white earphones, good sounding but might not be enough for audio fanatics like some of us on the list. The best option are isolating earphones which give superb detail to sound, but a bit heavy on the pocket.

A lot got the Shure E2c last year, a new model is available now abroad but not yet locally- the Shure E3c (http://www.shure.com/earphones/eseries_e3c.asp). There are a lot of good reviews about it! Try Google.

But for me just ordered the ER-4 by Etymotic Research (http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/er4.asp) . Good reviews about the unit, and perfect for a sound engineer like me, not for everyone though.

[Edited on 9-4-04 by ditoy_eagle]

interesting looking headset... :music:

i used a friend's sony headset with active sound suppression the other day. Big difference over the non sound dampenning units...

I'm thinking of getting the Shure E3c :evil:

The Shure E3c definitely has the best value according to most of the reviews I've seen, and the best looking and perfect match pangporma with the iPod.

I've been calling Audiophile since it was launched to check on local availability, baka a month or two pa daw.

I myself have a pair of Grado SR-60s and Sony MDR-888s. The former when I'm at home and the latter when I'm on the go.

I've thought about purchasing the Shure E2c/E3cs but they're kinda... dangerous. Really. You can't hear anything but your music! :music:

Ditoy, did those buds cost more than your iPod? :haha:

hehehe! Not more expensive than my iPod 40Gb naman but same cost as the iPod Mini plus shipping charges! ($279.95)

Easily justified because I can use it for my recording projects. I also do freelance engineering work- when I go to different recording studios, it's always a problem that I am faced with different monitor speakers, different sound everytime. With the Etymotic in hand, I can just plug it into any mixer or preamp then I am assured I can monitor the mix thru my trusted ER-4. ;)

Originally posted by ditoy_eagle
hehehe! Not more expensive than my iPod 40Gb naman but same cost as the iPod Mini plus shipping charges! ($279.95)

Easily justified because I can use it for my recording projects. I also do freelance engineering work- when I go to different recording studios, it's always a problem that I am faced with different monitor speakers, different sound everytime. With the Etymotic in hand, I can just plug it into any mixer or preamp then I am assured I can monitor the mix thru my trusted ER-4. ;)

Isn't it great when you have a job where you can justify expensive purchases, both for work and play? :)

One day.. when I grow up.. I'm gonna get some job that does just that. :)

You get what you pay for... I'd go for the E3C. :music:

Hey danieldy, my advice for a career best for you to be able to justify all these gadgets- eye surgeon. Championshipness!!! :clap:

Originally posted by ditoy_eagle
Hey danieldy, my advice for a career best for you to be able to justify all these gadgets- eye surgeon. Championshipness!!! :clap:

oh yeah, definitely. Speaking of headphones, AsiaMiles gave me some Bose Noise-cancelling QuietComfort headphones last week. Generally, it's been given positive reviews.. but aside from the noise cancelling feature, I still find my Grados sound better :)

Zauber- with the Grado SR60- you don't get what you pay for! You get more! Really. ;)

Mine is the Sennheiser 590 circum-aural headphones. Great sound for the money. Though the Ety's are tempting for real portable use. :haha:

That's a wicked looking set http://theanimaster.airwalking.com/mygallery/misc/emoticons/tongue.gif! I still use the stock earphones, though they're starting to get bad vibration... and it's not even a year old http://theanimaster.airwalking.com/mygallery/misc/emoticons/sad.gif! Does anyone know if my warranty covers this?

I use the Sony MDR NC-10 Noise Cancelling Earphones.

This was one of the first to appear on the market, and cost a bundle. It has essentially the same features as the newer models, which is to say good. It boosts the levels by about a fifth, and is a bit on the bassy side.

The nice feature this excellent, in-ear model has that wasn't retained in later iterations is the convenient kill switch in the battery pack/control bulb on the main line. It allows you to hear outside noise in case someone decides to talk to you, or enable you to hear where the 18-wheeler barrelling toward you is coming from. It's great on planes (and conveniently includes a plane seat adaptor) and other low noise-y environments.

It's an old model, but it holds up fine against most earbuds in its class.

I have a pair of Koss earphones (am sure ditoy_eagle will be familiar with the brand) that are just great. Pardon me, but am I required to list down my equipment at the bottom of my posts?

hi bomalabs!

Nope you're not required to put in anything :D The bottom of your posts is normally reserved for your signature and some people just find it more convenient to put in the different digital devices that they have just in case another member who has the same setup / device is having problems with theirs.

Going back to the Topic. I love my stock headphones - ok its another way of saying I can't afford those in-ear ones :D. Since I normally plug it in my car's radio using a tape adapter, I'm not that particular with the quality of the earphones...

Just got a Philips HE592 Surround Sound Earbuds.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0001OY2W2.16._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg

It's way better than the Apple In-Ear Headphones. Richer bass, surround sound effect, doesn't slip -- a real upgrade from the stock earphones. Here's the kicker: it's only $19.99 @ Target.

Question to audio pros. On headphone specifications, what numbers should one look for in terms of frequency range, sensitivity, impedance, and power input?

I just got the Sony MDR-EX71 earbuds. I had them bought in Singapore so they're white! :) The ones sold in the States come only in black. Check out the MDR-EX70 review on ipodlounge.com. (http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_more.php?id=33_0_6_0_M)

Hi freeformula,

Your earphone choice sounds really nice. May I aske where you bought them and for how much?

I never tried others. The default ones are OK to my ears. I did buy some rubbery replacements for the foam at Radio shack. Blue lang nga.

Thanks,


Junjun

Hey softwarewolf, I don't think it's available locally. I've seen it on the apple store ($49.95), but only in black. I found out that the white models are sold only in Asia. Had my sister based in Singapore buy it for me. It cost S$80.00 which is roughly P2720.

Ditoy! Ba't based ka sa Xavierville at hindi sa Pearl Drive? :)
This is TJ, by the way.

Well, I don't have an ipod but I figured I'd give my :2cents: anyway. I really don't like earphones, because they suffer in producing a wide range of frequencis as opposed to headphones. However, with the latter, you suffer in protability. Here are my picks

High quality
- Sony MDRV700DJ
- Technics RPDJ1200

Value for money
- Technics RPF550
- AKG K55

any alternatives earbuds? preferably white and is locally available.. I started to hear creaking sound.. :(

Been seeing a lot of white earbuds lately and am not pretty sure they are connected to an iPod or some iPod wannabe. Meanwhile just purchased a black Sennheiser MX550 a few days ago as a replacement to my white earbuds I somehow misplaced.

I'm currently using the Shure e3c's for a few months already... and a friend of mine just bought the e5c at a really cheap price (Water Product as they call it, or gray market import)... I tried it out and it truly is worth the price... (especially at the price he got it for... no warranty though).

Originally posted by Maverick
I'm currently using the Shure e3c's for a few months already... and a friend of mine just bought the e5c at a really cheap price (Water Product as they call it, or gray market import)... I tried it out and it truly is worth the price... (especially at the price he got it for... no warranty though).

'ey Maverick, kamusta. Did your friend get it here in HK? Any chance you can give a hint as to where he got it?

Bought a Shure E2c just over the weekend at Audiophile. Tried the E5c and sure indeed a good buy but way beyond my budget though.

Originally posted by yoyomar
Originally posted by Maverick
I'm currently using the Shure e3c's for a few months already... and a friend of mine just bought the e5c at a really cheap price (Water Product as they call it, or gray market import)... I tried it out and it truly is worth the price... (especially at the price he got it for... no warranty though).

'ey Maverick, kamusta. Did your friend get it here in HK? Any chance you can give a hint as to where he got it?

ey dude... yeah he got it here in HK... I'll ask him the exact place... I know it's a place famous for "water products"... somewhere in Kowloon side.

Originally posted by Maverick
ey dude... yeah he got it here in HK... I'll ask him the exact place... I know it's a place famous for "water products"... somewhere in Kowloon side.

Okidok... Salamat, bro : )

my pleasure bro... ;)

regular sony Street Style Heaphones that's a Behind-the-Neck Headband

my 2.5 year old son likes it as well since he can listen to his Barney songs on the iPod without the headphones falling off


http://www.sonystyle.com/intershoproot/eCS/Store/en/imagesProducts/80x80/MDRG42LP.jpg

Sennheiser PMX60 :)

Mine is Sennheiser HD 497 supra-aural headphones.. balanced and detailed.

Next stop: Shure E5c ;)

wahhh sabog na yun earphones ko that came with my ipod :( where can i get earphones which are not that pricy yet nice sounds. im not really and audiophile so im not really that picky. better kung meron white.. where is a good place to buy earphones here locally. yun maraming choices thanks in advance! :D

I went to Digital Walker the other night, they have earphones there you can choose from. You can also check the other stores within Park Square 1...that is if you are in Makati area.

i was in park square kanina wala ako nakita nag bebenta na matinong earphones meron dun pinaka maganda ata nakita ko aiwa na e. i did not go to digital walker kasi i thought they just sell cases there heheh thanks for the info

I hardly use headphones since I'm often on the road but if I have to I use my Sony MDR-G74SL (http://www.minidisco.com/mdr-g74sl.html) headphones. Got it for my MD since it had a short cord but with the extension it works fine with the iPod. Bought it in the U.S. but it's made in our very own shores!

For those with the budget check out Ultimate Ears (http://www.ultimateears.com/). They make custom earphones and these (http://www.ultimateears.com/clientele.htm) are some of their clients.

[Edited on 3-10-2005 by hubes]

i just ordered a pair of shure e3c earphones from comp-u-plus for delivery to my sister in virginia, for $124.90 total. i hope they're worth it!

These (Pioneer SE-CL20) are what's plugged & delivering them tunes to my ears whenever I'm 'podding around. An audiophile I ain't, but these sound better than the stock whities. Nice fit too, just have to be careful in crossing the street unless I want to be turned into street-pizza.

[Edited on 3-23-2005 by yoyomar]

[Edited on 3-23-2005 by yoyomar]

Originally posted by penmanila
i just ordered a pair of shure e3c earphones from comp-u-plus for delivery to my sister in virginia, for $124.90 total. i hope they're worth it!

that's really cheap. i'm sure it's worth it!

thanks, that's good to know. i used cnet's price tracking service--you'd be amazed at the range of prices for the same product--$109 + shipping on comp-u-plus vs. $179 plus shipping in some other places. of course, the catch was that comp-u-plus charged me $15 for shipping a pair of earphones (no cheaper shipping alternative), but it was still cheaper than others overall. comp-u-plus also had the cheapest quote on e2c's at $57, but again plus $15 shipping within the US. (and i think ditoy's selling his slightly used e2c's for P3.5K--not bad.)

Originally posted by Maverick
Originally posted by penmanila
i just ordered a pair of shure e3c earphones from comp-u-plus for delivery to my sister in virginia, for $124.90 total. i hope they're worth it!

that's really cheap. i'm sure it's worth it!

And another earphone from shure is coming, perfect for the iPodder ( with a deep pocket :) ) - Shure E4c (http://www.earphonesolutions.com/she4cneweafr.html)

http://image1.cc-inc.com/prod/764000/764451_lg.jpg

[Edited on 3-23-2005 by randytamayo]

Originally posted by penmanila
i just ordered a pair of shure e3c earphones from comp-u-plus for delivery to my sister in virginia, for $124.90 total. i hope they're worth it!

They are! I was wearing a pair when we saw each other at Apple Center. I could've let you try them on but it would have been a bit gross coz I didn't have a pair of spare ear sleeves handy :sick:

been using the SONY MDR-EX71SL for quite some time now, nothing to complain at all:D

I use Bang and Olufsen :D

Originally posted by flash
I use Bang and Olufsen :D

Those are BEAUTIFUL, and sound great too. I gave a pair to my cousin as a gift and was able to try it out. I still prefer the in-ears though since they block out all external noise (which can be a dangerous thing sometimes ;) ).

http://www.bang-olufsen.com/web2/systems/i_ls/earphones/earphones_1.jpg

that is is so good of you! :)

Just got really fed up with the standard buds from Apple. They keep falling off at the slightest movement and it's really frustrating when you're on a train in winter with thick gloves on--ang hirap mag adjust--you need to take the gloves off just to reposition the buds, only for them to fall off again 15 seconds later. So...

I just bid on these from eBay...

They're supposedly only available in Japan. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before they become available there. Getting it from this guy in Montreal. They're called the MDR-EX81-SL from Sony. Supposedly an improvement over the 71s. Review here:

http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_more.php?id=5545_0_6_0_M

I have a audiophile friend here who has them already and he swears by them. Can't wait to get them.

Hey! I tried attaching an image but nothing happened. Hmmm. Trying again.

i can see the image... ;)

I use Bang & Olufsen.....men sounds is sooo great. i mean every detail you could hear it. Esp. when your editing you could hear it. It's worth every penny....www.bang-olufsen.com( check it)
[Edited on 3-25-2005 by darthmaul]

[Edited on 3-25-2005 by darthmaul]

Here's what I'm using now...

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/21000-21999/21395_24_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/21000-21999/21395_25_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/21000-21999/21395_26_full.jpg

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/21000-21999/21395_27_full.jpg




Got the pair from Audio Cubes (http://www.audiocubes.com/product/Sharp_HP-MD33S_Four_Pole_Headphones.html). Ordered online, paid by credit card, and had the item in 3 days, shipped from Japan. Excellent service!

I've just joined here for a more clarity on searching of accys for my ipod...

Anyways, i've imported a Koss KSC-55 (the behind the back, streetstyle like) headphones for my CDP, then to my ipod mini..
Pretty much happy with it (added a 75ohm adapter into the loop for more control, although my batteries has suffered from it)..

Originally posted by krisc
I've just joined here for a more clarity on searching of accys for my ipod...

Anyways, i've imported a Koss KSC-55 (the behind the back, streetstyle like) headphones for my CDP, then to my ipod mini..
Pretty much happy with it (added a 75ohm adapter into the loop for more control, although my batteries has suffered from it)..

pardon my ignorance, krisc, but what do you mean by "accys" and "CDP"?

ok..
CDP - Compact Disc Player
Accys - Accessories
(because filipinos talk about ipod accessories here, i might find help on how to find availability of various ipod add-ons)

ah, at this moment life is good. finally arrived in my sister's house in virginia after 41 hours on the road, got a cold miller draft from the fridge, unwrapped the shure e3c earphones i'd ordered by mail, and am now listening to "ventura highway" on my shuffle. glorious!

i cant find my stock iPod earphones (for the nth time) and this post surely helps in getting me a new one.

Im been using a SENNHEISER PMX60 for the past 6 months and have no complaints.

ditoy_eagle, how often do you change the filter of your ER4? By the way, did you get the ER4S or -P?

any of you can suggest a good earphone, yung durable,

cos i often sleep with my ipod mini

...

now that didnt sound right!:crazy:

hehehehe ! :P

i just bought a sennheiser mx 250.. but i was not satisfied coz its hard to untangle the cables and the sounds is softer than usual coz i had to adjust the volume nearly 80%! when i tried using the earphones that came along with the ipod, i had to lower the volume.. is this normal? im now thinking of selling it and just buy another stock earphone since my dog ate the left earphone of my ipod earphones hehe malas ko!

i just bought a sennheiser PX200 they're the foldable ones that encloses the ears. i am pretty satisfied with it. the sound is good. and portable compared to the HD202 which i also have.

i like the px200. had them for about 2 years now. happy with them. been taking them to the gym and all my outings. quality sound and stil not too bulk for me.

I use either Etymotic Research ER-4Ps (along with a converter that makes it a 4S) or FutureSonics EM3s for portable use.

For detail and accuracy, I definitely use the Etys (even over the "can" headphones)

For "fun" listening (e.g. booming bass), I have the EM3s handy... though I'm using them less and less these days since the Etys sound too good not to use. :)

used with my ipod mini green or archos av420 video/audio recorder

home: JVC HA-D1000 reference full size headphones

out: SENNHEISER PX-200 folding mini headphones

soon : SHURE E4 (charhoal gray color)

:D:D:D

how much did you get it for doughn? the e4 i mean...

i wasted a lot of moolah on silly earphones untill i got the Shure E2C. kinda regretted not plonking down for the E3Cs hehehe

one thing i just discovered - gotta share - i travelled a lot for my work, and i really hate it when the announcements cut in amidst your movie and they pump up the volume and your ears just get blown to bits.

i ordered the level attenuator from shure (designed specifically for airline use) for around USD10 and it's SWEET! works just as advertised, and i no longer fly with my hand near the earphone plug ready to yank it out the momemt i detect any disruption in the movie

if you fly a lot, geddit!!!

Originally posted by Maverick
how much did you get it for doughn? the e4 i mean...

Still on order. my friend in usa, the srp is $299, i told him to find the best price for me... im kinda excited coz it has good reviews all over the net.
i hope he couldfind at a cheaperprice .hehehe :)

Very interesting. Anybody try these? (http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details/US/EN,CRID=2439,CONTENTID=10540&ad=AMR_LGwipod)

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/7564.jpg

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/7651.jpg
Digital Wireless Technology
The wireless adapter connects directly to your iPod for Interference-free digital sound at a range of up to 30 feet.

http://www.logitech.com/lang/images/0/7652.jpg
Integrated Volume Controls
Adjust the volume, select, play and pause tracks without ever reaching for your iPod

[Edited on 8-5-2005 by Kenneth]

Originally posted by doughn
Originally posted by Maverick
how much did you get it for doughn? the e4 i mean... Still on order. my friend in usa, the srp is $299, i told him to find the best price for me... im kinda excited coz it has good reviews all over the net.
i hope he couldfind at a cheaperprice .hehehe :) Shure earphones are now available locally at Apple Center and Audiophile shops.

List price of Shure E4C is P14,900 only -- cheaper than in the U.S.!

[Edited on 8-5-2005 by Tarkuz]

Originally posted by Bob Serrano
Just got really fed up with the standard buds from Apple. They keep falling off at the slightest movement and it's really frustrating when you're on a train in winter with thick gloves on--ang hirap mag adjust--you need to take the gloves off just to reposition the buds, only for them to fall off again 15 seconds later. So...

I just bid on these from eBay...

They're supposedly only available in Japan. I'm sure it's just a matter of time before they become available there. Getting it from this guy in Montreal. They're called the MDR-EX81-SL from Sony. Supposedly an improvement over the 71s. Review here:

http://www.ipodlounge.com/reviews_more.php?id=5545_0_6_0_M

I have a audiophile friend here who has them already and he swears by them. Can't wait to get them.


How much and where could i get these? My stock headphones just died on me. :(

a bit OT, but does anyone know where can i have my Shure E2 rewired?

Thanks in advance.

when i went to HK last May, I spent a considerable time looking for Shure e3c and was a little bit surprised that retailers were not aware of the brand except maybe 1 or 2. So I ended up with original Apple in-Earphone which with no regrets so far.

kenneth, do you have logitech earphones? im interested in buying one, but i haven't heard much feedback yet. any feedbacks? thanks!

because my ears are "shallow", they can't seem to hold the earphones like apples' stock ones for long. so i got the b&o a8 earphones! best sound for me so far! :-)


also use altec lansing oyoyo foldable headphones for workouts in the gym. not that great soundwise... ok lang... but at least i'm not worried about the sweat getting into the headset. ;-)



[Edited on 8-7-2005 by rogue]

hi, rogue, would you mind downsizing your photo? :) it's spilling over the edge of my screen. we mods ask newbies and members to downsize their photos to save on bandwidth. if you like, you can just provide a link, or if you don't know how, do a site search for "freephotoconverter" and you'll learn something new. thanks!

i have tried out a lot of earphones, and i am happy with my senn mx 500. these have been with me for almost 2 years now. several tech magazines have rated them quite high. the updated version is mx 550 which costs less that P 1000 at automatic center.:yes:

I use the iCombi AP-11 wireless bluetooth headphones. Amazing, no more tangles. Just leave the pod in my pocket/bag and can control it from the headset. :)

www.icombi.com

[Edited on 8.8.05 by Byerly]

Where can I buy this iCombi?
I am guessing that this is not available in the Philippines. But anyway of obtaining this beautiful thing? How much does it cost?

The one from Logitech looks pretty nice too!


Originally posted by Byerly
I use the iCombi AP-11 wireless bluetooth headphones. Amazing, no more tangles. Just leave the pod in my pocket/bag and can control it from the headset. :)

www.icombi.com

[Edited on 8.8.05 by Byerly]

sorry about that... how do i re-edit my post? i can't find the "edit post" button. :qmark:

Originally posted by webchief
Where can I buy this iCombi?
I am guessing that this is not available in the Philippines. But anyway of obtaining this beautiful thing? How much does it cost?

The one from Logitech looks pretty nice too!



I got mine from the apple store in toronto last month. They had the logitech unit for demo only, not yet for sale. Tested out both and the iCombi sounded alot better and the signal was alot clearer. The logitech got fuzzy when i'd put the ipod in my pocket. The iCombi was crystal clear up to about 10ft away from the ipod. got it for CAN$170

look to the upper right of this window, thanks :)

Originally posted by rogue
sorry about that... how do i re-edit my post? i can't find the "edit post" button. :qmark:

Though it's not bluetooth, wonder how this wireless Sennheiser (http://www.headphone.com/products/headphones/wireless/sennheiser-rs-65-wireless.php) sound compared to my HD 590. Been eyeing some wireless solutions for my iPod lately.

[Edited on 8-10-2005 by CooLes]

Originally posted by Byerly
I use the iCombi AP-11 wireless bluetooth headphones. Amazing, no more tangles. Just leave the pod in my pocket/bag and can control it from the headset. :)

www.icombi.com

[Edited on 8.8.05 by Byerly]

I can get you an iCombi!!! I'm planning to get one for myself as well!!!

U2U me if you want to make sabay.

din2

I'm a cheap bastard so I often use Radio Shack products.


For around the house or outside, this one must be on low around people to avoid blaring headphones syndrome. (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CT LG%5F007%5F003%5F002%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D1177)

These in the ear ones are discreet for discreet purposes. Not as nice as the behind the neck ones, but they are fine for listening to stuff you want to fall asleep to. (http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CT LG%5F007%5F003%5F003%5F000&product%5Fid=33%2D1170)

any comments on the altec lansing im302? i'm planning to get one kasi eh, these are behind the neck type headphones. wanna know what you guys think of it.

how bout earphones na bagay sa black nano? pero di ganon ka mahal....any suggestions...

@judoka,

just got a cheap and decent black sennheiser mx350 for 550 pesos.
puwede na till i can try out the Shure models. i want to demo sana muna to
really know what model i'll go for.

anybody selling used SHURE E2Cs ?

Guys, how do you determine the "sound quality" of the earphones?

Btw, I read (somewhere in the papers last week) that prolonged use of earphones can cause deafness.

It would depend on what you're looking for in general.

There's a term used sometimes that describes earphones as "fun" to listen with, because they "enhance" the music without necessarily being "accurate." (like the real bassy earphones) Now while this can be construed as "coloration" to the purists, I disagree, and would rather call it "bringing out the best in the music" hehehehe. This is also the school of thought that most people subscribe to. Understandably so because you listen to music to ENJOY music, and not to actually "analyze" it.

On the other hand, there are headphones that aim for "accuracy" - and can be downright brutal to the music (you hear all the flaws, which trust me, isn't really a good thing for general listening). Strange as it may seem, I personally prefer this school of thought as I'm part of the minority who enjoys music by analyzing it hahaha.

It's good to mention that accuracy does not equal clarity - hence BOTH approaches still strive for overall clarity and dynamic range. This is a big thing especially since people like to have a lot of bass nowadays - which can muddle the sound if not done properly... ESPECIALLY if you're cramming it into such small headphone drivers (which are usually being discussed in these forums)

With regards to the deafness, I believe prolonged use at unreasonable levels can cause deafness... not the prolonged use per se. People don't notice that their "normal" volume may already be a tad bit too loud. You can't blame them since USUALLY, they try to drown out the ambient sound around them. So if you're in a fairly noisy room (not necessarily loud), you'd obviously crank up your volume to be louder (and possibly over the safe levels) without noticing that it is in fact loud!

That's also why people like using canalphones or sound isolating headphones nowadays, since they literally try to block off the ambient noise so you can listen to your music at much lower (and hopefully safe) levels.

[Edited on 9-19-2005 by nargalzius]

Originally posted by mikeliwanag
Guys, how do you determine the "sound quality" of the earphones?

Btw, I read (somewhere in the papers last week) that prolonged use of earphones can cause deafness.

Yes, prolonged use of earphones can cause deafness if the volume level is high. But the deafness here is slow and progressive.

'Sound quality' is relative. Budget is another issue since earphones like shure are at least $90.

I use Shure E2c--- Big Bang for the Buck!

Bought MX500 Sennheisers yesterday... black... nice... I wish I could find myself a white pair.

Originally posted by SuperMom
Bought MX500 Sennheisers yesterday... black... nice... I wish I could find myself a white pair.

The September issue of T3 featured a white version of the MX500. Maybe the local retailers will have them soon.:angel:

i use a good old reliable (but big) sony mdr v700dj. when i dont want to lug around big headphones, my in-ear Sony MDR-EX71SL/WK sound pretty good too. they're black because (as mentioned by freeformula) they were bought in the states. i'm excited to get a black nano coz it'll match the earphones.:yes:

Philips HE592 Surround Sound Earbuds are good enough and they're cheap,just $19.99 @TARGET.as long as you're using an earbud type,it's noise canceling w/ surround but if you want just a little quality and less expensive,just look for a GRIFFIn earjam earbuds w/c is $12.99 and it comes with xtra rubbers w/ different sizes and attach it to your oldstyle headphones (given inside any ipod products)

Happy listening :)

I've recently switched from Shures E2C to B&O's A8. My Shures died on me, and I found them cumbersome (putting them in and out of my ear). The A8s are great– both sonically and aesthetically.

I'm using shure e2c's right now and they sound pretty good, hopefully they last for a while :yes:

Shure E3c earphones with the foam inserts. The sound isolation is great. I play my shuffle at moderate volumes even at the gym where they blast you with loud music. And you get audiophile quality sound from your ipod. ;)

I'm using Shure E1 for 5 years now. They sound great and last for a long time. :)

tanong ko lang po, san ba nakakabili ng Shure earphones dito sa atin?

If you live in the south you can buy shure earphones at audiophile in festival mall. If you live near makati you can buy shure earphones at architectural audio in greenbelt or audiophile in mcs (makati cinema square)

iCombi .... cool.... no frills...

For how much can I buy the Shures in those places? How much is the cheapest of this brand?

Shure earphones are available at all Apple Center shops also.

Here are new earphones worth checking out from inMotion. Looks perfect with the black and white iPod nano. And according to specs, sounds good too! I'm not too sure about the price though.

http://www.ilounge.com/images/uploads/inmotion-earphones.jpg

[Edited on 9-22-2005 by dominiquejames]

Or, how about this from XtremeMac! If AltecLansing's inMotion earphones have been developed in cooperation with Etymotic Research, this earphone has been created in collaboration with FutureSonic. Both new earphones are comfortably priced as well.

http://www.xtrememac.com/adapters/images/fs1/fs1_main.jpg

mine is Apple's iPod In-Ear Headphones :D

The inmotion earphones are priced at $149.99 and $199.99, you can get a shure e2c for ~ 4,500 pesos and a shure e3c for ~9500 pesos pretty comparable pricewise. If the inmotions are based on etymotic they should sound pretty good.

Originally posted by mikeliwanag
Btw, I read (somewhere in the papers last week) that prolonged use of earphones can cause deafness.
Some earphones are capable of producing levels in excess of 130 dB SPL. :eek: Prolonged exposure to these kinds of levels will likely cause hearing loss. It is up to each user to be responsible for protecting his/her hearing.

For how much can I buy the Shures in those places? How much is the cheapest of this brand?
CLEARANCE SALE

SHURE E2C
Regular Price: P5,370
SALE PRICE: P3,759
You Save P1,611! (30%)

Valid Until Supplies Last
Limited 7 Days Warranty

SHURE E2C earphones are available at all AUDIOPHILE stores listed below:

1142 Quirino Ave. Ext.
Paco, Manila
tel. 588-0917, 588-0921

Festival Mall
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
tel. 807-8796, 807-2570

Makati Cinema Square
Amorsolo and Pasong Tamo streets
tel. 811-1906 to 08, 844-4552

41 Pioneer corner EDSA
Mandaluyong City
tel. 746-2506, 746-2223

Audio Studio
SM Mega Mall, 5/F Bldg. B
tel. 634-7324, 632-0590

G/F City Center Bldg., 338 Ortigas Ave.
San Juan Greenhills, Metro Manila
tel. 725-3982, 723-3229

Ali Mall
P. Tuazon, Cubao, Quezon City
tel. 911-1345, 913-4242, 912-0922

Sound & Music People, Sunshine Blvd. Plaza
1328 Quezon Ave. & Sct. Santiago corner Panay Ave.
tel. 376-4650, 376-4647

You may also call up tel. 588-0920 or 588-0823 for information on dealers near your area.

I have a pair of Sennheiser CX300 earphones. It's a great subsitute for the really expensive earphones.

Few units left... Hurry!

CLEARANCE SALE



SHURE E2C
Regular Price: P5,370
SALE PRICE: P3,759
You Save P1,611! (30%)

Valid Until Supplies Last
Limited 7 Days Warranty

SHURE E2C earphones are available at all AUDIOPHILE stores listed below:

1142 Quirino Ave. Ext.
Paco, Manila
tel. 588-0917, 588-0921

Festival Mall
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
tel. 807-8796, 807-2570

Makati Cinema Square
Amorsolo and Pasong Tamo streets
tel. 811-1906 to 08, 844-4552

41 Pioneer corner EDSA
Mandaluyong City
tel. 746-2506, 746-2223

Audio Studio
SM Mega Mall, 5/F Bldg. B
tel. 634-7324, 632-0590

G/F City Center Bldg., 338 Ortigas Ave.
San Juan Greenhills, Metro Manila
tel. 725-3982, 723-3229

Ali Mall
P. Tuazon, Cubao, Quezon City
tel. 911-1345, 913-4242, 912-0922

Sound & Music People, Sunshine Blvd. Plaza
1328 Quezon Ave. & Sct. Santiago corner Panay Ave.
tel. 376-4650, 376-4647

You may also call up tel. 588-0920 or 588-0823 for information on dealers near your area.

Recently got Bose Triport IE and Sennheiser Cx300.

just got a Bose Triport IE aswell.

A pair of Audio Technica ATH-CK7.

Senn CX 300
Senn MX 500

Etymotic ER-4P and Shure E3c :)

Recently got Bose Triport IE and Sennheiser Cx300.
just got a Bose Triport IE aswell.

Been planning to buy a new pair of earphones as well. I'm torn between the Triport IE or the Shures. How are they? Are they really good, just good or just OK?

just got a Bose Triport IE aswell.

oi..hehehe.. what's your take on it? for me, im really enjoying them.. haven't even opened my senns yet..:rolleyes:

Been planning to buy a new pair of earphones as well. I'm torn between the Triport IE or the Shures. How are they? Are they really good, just good or just OK?

I was aiming for the shure before. For me Shure is good for Jazz, bossa and the like. But most of my music are Hed Kandi, chillout and rnb..So I tested the Bose and fell in love with it.. you need to try them out for yourself to appreciate it. there are a lot of stores in Glorietta that let's you test out the shure earphones. and might as well drop by Bose store in Glorietta din, look for Eldar and ask to try out the Bose Triport..;)

how much is the bose triport?

When I am not at work and doing every day stuff or taking photos i use Grado SR-60s, its so comfortable:cool:. Usually at work i am running all over the place checking the network and stuff it's good to have the Koss Portapro with me ;)

oi..hehehe.. what's your take on it? for me, im really enjoying them.. haven't even opened my senns yet..:rolleyes:

just like you, i enjoy my bose a lot. i don't usually bring my ipod with me but since i got my bose earphones, i can't go out without my ipod anymore, hehehe! I was using a pioneer earphone before my bose, wala lang just sharing, hehehehe!

how much is the bose triport?

got it for almost $100 from my cousin in the states. hehehe! i think same ang price sa bose stores dito sa manila.

got it for almost $100 from my cousin in the states. hehehe! i think same ang price sa bose stores dito sa manila.

Actually it's 5,500 here in the Philippines. Got it for 5k.. ;)

Sennheiser PX100 for Travel
Sennheiser MX 350 for daily walkaround
Pair of old Philips earbuds with volume control for Jogging

I have both the Shure E2c and the Bose Triport. For better sound isolation, I go for the Shures. Likewise the high notes are clearer with the Shure. For bass response, I like the Bose better. The Bose is more comfortable to wear too. Their in-ear silicone attachment was well-designed, although as stated, it lacks in sound isolation. This is better in accident-prevention though. HTH

The iPod or Sony earbud will do me fine. The bundled iPod earphones sound okay but it falls off especially when I'm out for a little run.

Current ipod headphones: Grado Sr-60

Headphones ive used in the past:

stock ibuds
Senheiser px200
Sony ex-71
Philips In-ear lanyard

this is what i'm currently using...

Philips SHN2500 active noise cancelling earphones... good enough to block out wind noise and my sportbike's engine noise even at moderate listening levels... major plus is they're cheaper than the vmoda bassfreq i used to have...

downside is that it requires a battery for the active noise cancelling circuitry

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d64/boylit/2c7478ca.jpg

Hi Guys! :D I'm hoping the audiophiles in this thread can help me out.. you see i've been really curious as to what the difference is between the
Etymotics er-4s to the Etyomtics er-4p?

well.. I've been reading reviews online.. mas maganda daw yun tunog ng 4s.. when used along with a home system.. but PHYSICALLY, anong difference niya.. as far as i know.. parang wala naman difference physically in terms of looks.. may iba bang kasama yun 4s na wala sa 4p? parang ganon.. help naman

Thanks.

Answer from a headphone site I frequent:

1.) The difference between the two models is ONLY impedance. The ER4S has significantly more impedance then the ER4P, which is very low so portable players like iPods can drive them easily. It is because of that low impedance why some may hear more (does not mean better) bass from the ER4P, yet it is not defined.

an old audible player headphones... they are bassie and tough. they are frequestly knocked and pulled but still work perfectly...

shure E3C...but id like to try the e5c

at this time, im using this instead of my ue super.fi 5pro :)

sennheiser cx400

http://img212.imageshack.us/img212/4821/accessoriesns9.jpg

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9936/22141899sq6.jpg

got my shure e2d in singapore last month for SG$150. the sound quality is great, very good bass. construction is made of aluminum alloy, unlike the other shure earbuds which are made of plastic. it's one of the best earbuds i've ever had.

capdase black in-ear set...got them from iStudio BHS for php1200.00
great isolation, deep bass, gave me temporary deafness for two days...

sennheiser cx300 earphones white

CLEARANCE SALE

SHURE E2C
Regular Price: P5,370
SALE PRICE: P3,222
You Save P2,148! (40%)

Valid Until Supplies Last
Limited 7 Days Warranty

SHURE E2C earphones are available at all AUDIOPHILE stores listed below:

1142 Quirino Ave. Ext.
Paco, Manila
tel. 588-0917, 588-0921

Festival Mall
Ayala Alabang, Muntinlupa City
tel. 807-8796, 807-2570

Makati Cinema Square
Amorsolo and Pasong Tamo streets
tel. 811-1906 to 08, 844-4552

Robinson's Pioneer corner EDSA
Mandaluyong City
tel. 746-2506, 746-2223

Audio Studio
SM Mega Mall, 5/F Bldg. B
tel. 634-7324, 632-0590

G/F City Center Bldg., 338 Ortigas Ave.
San Juan Greenhills, Metro Manila
tel. 725-3982, 723-3229

Ali Mall
P. Tuazon, Cubao, Quezon City
tel. 911-1345, 913-4242, 912-0922

Sound & Music People, Sunshine Blvd. Plaza
1328 Quezon Ave. & Sct. Santiago corner Panay Ave.
tel. 376-4650, 376-4647

You may also call up tel. 588-0920 or 588-0823 for information on dealers near your area.

do you guys know of earphones w/ both a neckstrap & volume control? ive looked everywhere but the ones available have either a neckstrap only or volume control only. ive been searching even before for that type of earphones. help is really appreciated. tnx in advance.

A4Tech: MK-510 earphone, excellent bass, clear sound, no distortion even in high volume with my Ipod. for a whopping 330 Pesoses!!! :P

I'm using Sennheiser PMX200

Anyone knows where I could buy XtremeMac FS1 High Definition Earphones here in Manila? :-)

Razer ProTone m100, and Super Fi.5

I'm using the Sony ericsson in-ear earphones.

please give me an advice, next week i'll buy an earphone and im choosing among these 3, shure e2c, shure e2g and bose ie triport. i listen to hardcore type of music... im not considering the price coz these 3 almost at the same price range... tnx....

using creative ep 630 in ears...for my nano :rolleyes:

I'm trying to keep the color white to keep the notion of having an 'iPod" so I opt for the ever famous Creative EP-635 (white lanyard-type of EP-630) for my 1st gen white nano. Great bass, as if I was in a club. Never been this satisfied since the first time I got hold of my first iPod, a green mini.

Now I feel a lot better than those who chose not to mod their stock ear-phones.

I'm trying to keep the color white to keep the notion of having an 'iPod" so I opt for the ever famous Creative EP-635 (white lanyard-type of EP-630) for my 1st gen white nano. Great bass, as if I was in a club. Never been this satisfied since the first time I got hold of my first iPod, a green mini.

Now I feel a lot better than those who chose not to mod their stock ear-phones.

i agree, the ep series is quite an ear candy....:p

Bought Griffin EarThumps.. not good.:slanted:

BTW.. i have Bose Triport around ear headphones for sale.. PM me if interested..

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4133/image046bn9.th.jpg (http://img170.imageshack.us/my.php?image=image046bn9.jpg)

Sorry if OT..;)

just ordered Ultimate Ears super.fi v4i (also for iPhone)

CX300 Sennheiser
:)

Just got Bose Triport In Ear.. Great sound, crisp bass. Good for listening Cavalera Conspiracy..;)

i'm using skullcandy (http://www.skullcandy.com/shop/headphones-c-42.html)

My personal favorite - Etymotic er6i.

Crisp sound and really isolates me from noise.

i just use the apple headphones...

i got a JBL Reference 220 (the black one), ayus sya.

The cable broke on my Altec IM716 in-ear monitors. I re-cabled using a gen 4 iPod earphone cable and some 47 ohm resistors. It sounds good. I am impressed with the stock cable. It should be a good replacement for Etymotics too.

I've been using Bose Triport In Ear since DEC 07, and I got a second one which fits the iPhone too. :)

please give me an advice, next week i'll buy an earphone and im choosing among these 3, shure e2c, shure e2g and bose ie triport. i listen to hardcore type of music... im not considering the price coz these 3 almost at the same price range... tnx....

I've tried the shure e2c at Powermac center good buy. But for me its still pricey but since price doesnt' bother you go for it.

The sound was very clear and isolate the outside noise good for house,techno,and RnB but dont make the volume too loud it will damage your ear drums because the sounds are very solid and amplifies the normal volume from yor ipod settings even in low volume settings its already loud. ;)

I hope when this got on sale I will buy this one.

the e2c is already discounted at 3,999. :)

A company that has a range of models will always compromise the sound quality of its lower models. Shure is an example. Here, you get what you pay for. But I am speaking as an audiophile. Your ears may not be as demanding. Good for you.

i use apple in-ear before...now that its broken..i'm kinda thinking of shure e3c or e4c? a liitle help here pls...

i got a JBL Reference 220 (the black one), ayus sya.

boss, according sa reviews me maririnig ka daw na unwanted noise parang coming from the braided cord? how true...was planning to get one too..so i thought i'd ask and confirm...tia

I just bought a Sony Bluetooth BT30QA headset connected to my iPod Touch and my phone. Since the iPod touch dont have a built-in bluetooth I also bought bluetooth audio transmitter. Which is working really well and enjoying listen to my music wirelessly :)

I just bought a Sony Bluetooth BT30QA headset connected to my iPod Touch and my phone. Since the iPod touch dont have a built-in bluetooth I also bought bluetooth audio transmitter. Which is working really well and enjoying listen to my music wirelessly :)

How big is it? Does your iPod Touch still fits in your pocket?

How much did it cost you? And where did you buy them? Thanks.

of course, ipod still fits inside my pocket. The audio trasmitter is not the big after all, its as big as your thumb. The headset is a retractable one. The thing I like most is, my headset can be connected on both ipod and mobile device.

Total cost me around 12K for both headset and bluetooth audio transmitter.

1st and 3rd photo.
http://www.jeffreyching.com/blog/files/sonyblues.jpg

i like the original earphones that go with the ipod, i lost mine so im stuck with a crappy sony earphone

I use the Sennheiser CX-500 I'm very happy with it.

cx300,but in the future,, i might buy cx500 coz may volume control,

i recently bought the jabra bt 320s from pods (trinoma)... it comes with a free jabra a125s bluetooth transmitter for the ipod... it may not be the best but it satisfies my needs - listening wirelessly to the ipod when i am in the gym (with full controls for the ipod), using it with my macbook (itunes, skype, etc.) and it also connects to my nokia n92 when im driving... ;)

The website of Ultimate Ears (http://www.ultimateears.com/_ultimateears/index.php) have some stuff that you might find interesting. For the iPhone (with mic), they have the Super.fi. 4 vi priced at $149.99 only. Looks interesting.

hi, kinda OT but don't know where to put this. I can't seem to find the sony in ear swapping thread for the ear bud sizes. Lost my ear bud today while jogging. I remember I saw that thread here before. TIA.

I've tried the shure e2c at Powermac center good buy. But for me its still pricey but since price doesnt' bother you go for it.

The sound was very clear and isolate the outside noise good for house,techno,and RnB but dont make the volume too loud it will damage your ear drums because the sounds are very solid and amplifies the normal volume from yor ipod settings even in low volume settings its already loud. ;)

I hope when this got on sale I will buy this one.

thanks for the advice. i bought it last month. at first i was really happy. it really isolates me and sounds great especially acoustics and trance genre only. But it lacks bass whenever i listen to rock and metal genre.. another problem is the fitting in my ears. im thinking of selling it and swicthing to cx500..:(

Can anyone suggest a good wireless earphones? I always break the earphones I use because the wires keep getting tangled up and pulled whenever I use my ipod in the gym. Thanks!

I see some guys in the gym use the jabra i find it a bit big thats the only one i know. use an armband for your ipod at the it might help.


Can anyone suggest a good wireless earphones? I always break the earphones I use because the wires keep getting tangled up and pulled whenever I use my ipod in the gym. Thanks!

I use iGrado headphones (http://hotmusicgear.com/musicstore/B000KN0YEY/Grado_i_Headphones_for_iPod___BLACK.html) on my iPod, it is a fantastic sounding headphone. Big BASS, focused MIDs and natural treble. not harsh and non-fatuiging even during extended and high-volume listening sessions.

I've been using Bose Triport In Ear since DEC 07, and I got a second one which fits the iPhone too. :)

been using the same Bose In Ear for more than one year now and I'm just using an adaptor if Im using it with my iPhone. :p

got hooked into in-ears since getting my very first set (sony ex51) last dec 2005 :)

heres my list in order of preference:
1. shure e500
2. ue super.fi 5pro
3. sennheiser cx500 / cx400
4. futuresonics atrio m5
5. panasonic hje70
6. ue super.fi 5eb
ive also auditioned the senn cx300, akg k324p, creative ep630, ue metro.fi 2, jbl reference 220, sony ex082, bose triport ie, ue super.fi 3.

what i would advise is for you to try auditioning them first since different earphones have different sound signatures. your ideal earphone greatly depends on your preference in music.

Razer ProTone m100.

The sound quality is like a CX500 (I bought a CX500 as well, only to found out that this is almost the same sound quality to my Razer m100, so I just sold my CX500.)

CX500 = P3,800
m100 = P2,000

The pouch can hold my iPod Video as well. :)

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/screen_shot_images/764/204084764_002.jpg

I've been using the Bose Triport In-Ear for quite some time now. It's definitely a step-up as compared to the stock earbuds. Sound is better and the fit is relatively more secure and comfortable. It's not noise-canceling unlike the Quiet Comfort series but that's alright with me.

Cost is PhP 5,500.00 in Bose stores. Accessories include a leather carrying case (which can fit some iPod models), a lanyard, a clip, and silicon tips that come in 3 sizes--S, M, L. Warranty is good for 2 years. And in case you lose your silicon tips, just go to any Bose store, show your receipt, and they'll give you a new set of silicon tips for free.

Im using a SE110 Sound Isolating Earphone. I also have Shure Music Phone adapter which i use for my conf calls with my Mac.

question po, meron bang noise-cancelling earphones na less 1k lang ang price? nagtry kasi ako yesterday ng 'phones ng pinsan ko(ung kasama sa walkman phone) and naimpress ako sa bass...hindi naman ako masyadong audiophile so kahit hindi super astig(good lang.hehe) ung quality basta sakto lang:) ano pong brand ang maiirecommend niyo and san po magandang bumili?thanks everyone!

question po, meron bang noise-cancelling earphones na less 1k lang ang price? nagtry kasi ako yesterday ng 'phones ng pinsan ko(ung kasama sa walkman phone) and naimpress ako sa bass...hindi naman ako masyadong audiophile so kahit hindi super astig(good lang.hehe) ung quality basta sakto lang:) ano pong brand ang maiirecommend niyo and san po magandang bumili?thanks everyone!

I guess wala cause isolating in ear carnal phones cause 1k plus already noise canceling is way up the price already.

Pls try Lover series of Sennheiser MX line up from 500 up to 1k Php. I dont know if they are sound good but as for some feed backs from other fellow Philmug memebers its good nman.

OT: Guys please educate me here whats the looks of asymetrical cable of CX 300 I was wondering correct me if i'm wrong are these cable phones different in length the one is longer than the other one?

Let say the Left cable phone is a little shoter than the Right cable phone and vice versa.

Wow, Ditoy- really serious looking set of earphones you got there. You also use them as reference monitors for work? I got me a pair of Bose in-ear headphones. Although I like the clarity and detail it provides, I get some distortion at the low end on certain bass heavy music tracks. My suggestion to people here who know someone in Japan, Koss earphones are pretty good and retails for about P700.00 (converted) in Akihabara. Interesting, since you get more bass as you push them deeper in your ear canals, more detail as you pull them outwards. A bit of noise-cancelling because of shape-forming buds too.

Wow, Ditoy- really serious looking set of earphones you got there. You also use them as reference monitors for work? I got me a pair of Bose in-ear headphones. Although I like the clarity and detail it provides, I get some distortion at the low end on certain bass heavy music tracks. My suggestion to people here who know someone in Japan, Koss earphones are pretty good and retails for about P700.00 (converted) in Akihabara. Interesting, since you get more bass as you push them deeper in your ear canals, more detail as you pull them outwards. A bit of noise-cancelling because of shape-forming buds too.

What specific model I have a cousin based in japan she's in chiba I guess what stores will you recomend.

@skint
a ok.erase erase...i mean in-ear canal phones pala.merun ba?1k?sorry antok na...

^ you can try the A4tech in-ear phones..they sell for less than 500 and they have a decent sound for the price...i tried one and it's ok for me...i am not an audiophile too so maybe we have the same taste ^_^

but if you can add an extra 300 you can buy the creative EP630..that's the one i'm using right now..and i can say..i'm happy with it.

^ you can try the A4tech in-ear phones..they sell for less than 500 and they have a decent sound for the price...i tried one and it's ok for me...i am not an audiophile too so maybe we have the same taste ^_^

but if you can add an extra 300 you can buy the creative EP630..that's the one i'm using right now..and i can say..i'm happy with it.

wow thanks alanis_junkie...sige pag-isipan ko yung reco mo.:D
guys question, anyone here na me alam kung merun na bang ganito satin?
http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028374&pathId=98&page=1

parang maganda kasi and it comes in different colors pa:)

Been using Sennheiser CX300 for almost a year now

Got a Senn CX500 and it really rocks!

sino na po ang nakatry ng griffin earthumps?maganda po ba?price?thanks

Im using a Senn MX360 and i'm satisfied with it. It is really a great bargain - you get mora than what you pay for...hehehe

Has anyone tried Skull Candy's headphones with built-in subwoofer?

A Creative Ep-630 = bang for the buck!

great sounding in-ear earphones

sino na po ang nakatry ng griffin earthumps?maganda po ba?price?thanks

Don't get it. Crappy earphones in my opinion.

Hi guys, as mentioned in page 14 of this thread: Does anybody know if the sale at Audiophile for the Shure Earphones is still going on? I saw just now that it was posted late 2007 pa..

Don't get it. Crappy earphones in my opinion.

Yup.. couldn't agree more. Bought one for SR69 (700-750 pesos) not so long ago.

One word.. CRAP! :mad:

@neilc and R2D2, thanks!:) anyway i went to araneta center this morning and i didnt see any griffin earthumps there...well shure, super dami.kaya lng the least price is 7k.i saw a philips she8500 ba yun, not sure but the price is 1,445 and the pioneer in-ears cant remember the model...i think it was an se cl20 price is 890.anyone has tried this one?how was it?

Hi guys, as mentioned in page 14 of this thread: Does anybody know if the sale at Audiophile for the Shure Earphones is still going on? I saw just now that it was posted late 2007 pa..

Was also wondering the same thing. I called Audiophile Ortigas a couple of weeks ago and they informed me that the E2C goes for 3,7XX pesos. Most appliance shops sell it for 3,9XX pesos. Last year it went for 4,9XX.

Are the Philipps In-ear phones any good?

Was switching between v-moda Vibe and Bang and Olufsen for the past 6 months until the v-moda cable frayed off the plug two days ago. goodbye bass :(

does anyone have suggestions? B&O are clear enough for daily use but the clips get cumbersome and they don't bring out the best in bass- or beat-heavy music. and i miss the Vibe's silicon tips. thanks in advance :)

@evilplan

Go for Sennheiser CX 300 if you are a fan of asymetrical cables,AKG K324p, and Creative EP630 they are all bass driven same output.

As for me I also prefer Senheisser. But I go for the big headsets, HD 205, and Beringher.

As for me I also prefer Senheisser. But I go for the big headsets, HD 205, and Beringher.

Beringher big headset for me too.. Loving the crisp of the sounds. But I can't bring it anywhere. If I can't bring my big headset, iPod's white earphones will do

Razer ProTone m100.

The sound quality is like a CX500 (I bought a CX500 as well, only to found out that this is almost the same sound quality to my Razer m100, so I just sold my CX500.)

CX500 = P3,800
m100 = P2,000

The pouch can hold my iPod Video as well. :)

http://ak.buy.com/db_assets/screen_shot_images/764/204084764_002.jpg

where did you get this? ganda ah? haha may case pa =)

@evilplan

Go for Sennheiser CX 300 if you are a fan of asymetrical cables,AKG K324p, and Creative EP630 they are all bass driven same output.

Thanks skint! Will test these when I go shopping next time. :)


where did you get this? ganda ah? haha may case pa =)

whoa razer protones look like a sweet deal! same question as joogieman, where to get these locally? :p

wow thanks alanis_junkie...sige pag-isipan ko yung reco mo.:D
guys question, anyone here na me alam kung merun na bang ganito satin?
http://av.jvc.com/product.jsp?modelId=MODL028374&pathId=98&page=1

parang maganda kasi and it comes in different colors pa:)


Electronics boutique sells marshmallows. I dont know if they have the "new" model but they had the older FX33 which have lots and lots of BASS!:cool: I think its P990.

I think they are excellent value and I like the foam sleeves (I used the extra pair for my X3i). They sound pretty good once you apply a simple modification to balance the highs with the extreme bass. Out of the box the bass is way too pronounced but apply a "Kramer Mod" and things balance a bit better (but its still a Bass-head earphone:cool: )

Here is a link to the OP by user kramer5150 on head-fi: http://http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/jvc-fx33-mod-223642/

Electronics boutique sells marshmallows. I dont know if they have the "new" model but they had the older FX33 which have lots and lots of BASS!:cool: I think its P990.

I think they are excellent value and I like the foam sleeves (I used the extra pair for my X3i). They sound prettygood once you apply a simple modification to balance the highs with the extreme bass. Out of the box the bass is way to pronounced but apply a "Kramer Mod" and things balance a bit better (but its still a Bass-head earphone:cool: )

Here is a link to the OP by user kramer5150 on head-fi: http://http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/jvc-fx33-mod-223642/
wow thanks. ok will try that when i get my marshmallows

sennheiser PX-100! too bad I wasn't able to get the white version.

where did you get this? ganda ah? haha may case pa =)


whoa razer protones look like a sweet deal! same question as joogieman, where to get these locally? :p

It was bought in the US, for like 2k+

If you guys want, I can order it online for you.

Price: 2.2k.

Contact me here: 09174774323

You can test it first before you decide. But I assure you, you won't regret it :P.

Btw, I only found 1 seller in TPC of this earphone:

http://tipidpc.com/viewitem.php?iid=1349003

And zero on local shops.

:D

How about bose? Anyone who uses one?

I got a set of ear-plug sent by my supplier in Singapore as sample, cost a whoopy 25US$.
when I tested it, WOW! WOW! & WOW! 100% louder than my Shure, I can't even volume up pass half on my ipod, sound so clear and crisp,

I found my ultimate buds, will try to take pics soon to share, try to find one or test one on your next trip to Singapore,

I am so happy, all my officemates are so envy.

design is very simple and no one can believe it can output such sound and the wire is something like textile cord (like what the rice cooker & iron use), my problem is it has no L-R printed on it.

for me is the eshure SE210! Cost 149.00 Euro

hi guys. i'm wondering if Sennheiser CX300 would be a good way to shell out my money. i'm planning to buy it because it's the only in-ears that fits into my budget. i'm also looking for creative's ep-630 but it's a rare find kaya eto na lang yung alternative option ko. will cx be ok for someone who prefers bassy earphones like me?

CX-300 has good bass.. i use it.. hehehe.. it's a really good in-ear earphones..

Nothing beats Bose QC3 (http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=qc3_headphones_index), its the coolest headphones there is. Definitely want to own one someday. When you use it, its really amazing.

i recommend

1. Shure E4c iem (Excellent Mids and Hi's , tight bass not boomy)
good for jazz and vocals $299.00


2. CROSSROAD MYLARONE X3i iem (Bassy and good mids and Hi) $70.00
good for rock, r&b, electronic, dance and other bass heavy music

3. AKG 81dj (Great bass ,and foldable DJ style Headphone) $99.00

4. A4tech iem (Good Bass and cheap P350.00 petot)

for more reveiws check out ...... www.head-fi.org

hi guys. i'm wondering if Sennheiser CX300 would be a good way to shell out my money. i'm planning to buy it because it's the only in-ears that fits into my budget. i'm also looking for creative's ep-630 but it's a rare find kaya eto na lang yung alternative option ko. will cx be ok for someone who prefers bassy earphones like me?

have you tried checking electroworld in megamall? i bought mine there and they have many units there

Motorolla wireless BT headsets!

jvc marshmallows? any store in trinoma that sells them?thanks

jvc marshmallows are being sold by electronic boutique. not sure though if theres one in trinoma

Any reviews on philips in-earphones? saw one today at AV Surfer Powerplant, I think its a new model (well, that was what the sales person told me). Quite reasonable price, I was actually tempted to buy it but i want read some reviews first.

yeah any review on the philips in earphones? anyway, i just bought last last week my new pioneer se-cl20 for P850 at listening room-rather than dishing out 1500 something on philips because im unsure of it. the se-cl20 is quite good on mids and lows but, lacks power on bass lines.

love my shure e2gs :)

yeah any review on the philips in earphones? anyway, i just bought last last week my new pioneer se-cl20 for P850 at listening room-rather than dishing out 1500 something on philips because im unsure of it. the se-cl20 is quite good on mids and lows but, lacks power on bass lines.

can you please make a review of your se cl20? i saw some cl20 in cubao last month and i was tempted to buy but i don't want to buy it only for the sake of trying it...i want to buy an in-ear that i will use and will last long...BTW any jvc marshmallows in trinoma?
thanks!!!

I like the Bose in ear earphones..

i still do not know what earphones to buy. i'm more into SQ. can anyone suggest a good set of earphones?

sennheiser cx500s-read a lot of good reviews on them.

Bought a JBL Reference 210 recently. Although purist would say that it doesn't really sound good, it will suffice for a casual listener like me =) Would want to try the Shure SE210 though.

i heard alot of good reviews din regarding cx500. but it too pricey for me. yung razer m100 kaya?

re:eli71724

To be honest, I am quite happy with the cl20, but it doesnt really perform well specially on the 'bass-y' part of songs. Worse, you may also need the help of the equalizer settings. Sound isolation is not that good, although-when it comes to sound clarity its a-okay. Its not the best but its ok. Its like 2.5 out of 5 stars for me :)

re:eli71724

To be honest, I am quite happy with the cl20, but it doesnt really perform well specially on the 'bass-y' part of songs. Worse, you may also need the help of the equalizer settings. Sound isolation is not that good, although-when it comes to sound clarity its a-okay. Its not the best but its ok. Its like 2.5 out of 5 stars for me :)

oh i see...thanks for the tip. im planning to get the marshmallows but i think its not available in trinoma...or somewhre in cubao sana...yun lang kasi ung easily accessible sakin eh...BTW im using aac 64kbps, one thing i noticed with that encoding is the eq settings has no effect on the sound quality of the songs....has anyone also noticed this?im using that type of encoding to save space both in my pc and ipod...

im using Cx500 and im loving it! worth it!

May i know how much the Senn CX500 is?

im using Cx500 and im loving it! worth it!

May i know how much the Senn CX500 is?

3,400 ata yung cx500 sa re-seller dito.

Inside my lair I use the Bose quiet comfort3. Outside, I use the in-ear one. Haven't tried Senn pero I'm hearing good reviews about it.

i use my vibe moda duos that i use with my iphone :-D

still using my ep 630 but looking forward to the ep 830 to be on sale.

i use jbl 220

Man, I saw the e2c's on sale and I can't just resist buying one...so now i bought 2 earphones in a span of about a week-- im using the e2c's right now and I can say that its a big improvement from my previous earphones eventhough its an old model.

Okay, these are not really earphones. They're headphones or neckbands, i'm not sure.

All i know is they give great sound. :) I use the Philips SHS390. it doesn't go around your head, but your neck. it has some leackage though. pressing the phones to your ears will give you perfect sound, direct hit. :D

but at least it's better than earphones with no bass.

V MODA!!!!!
finally they're here :D

V MODA!!!!!
finally they're here :D

Digital Walker sells those. Would have bought the V-Moda Vibe Duo (although i dont have an iphone, i just like the cord better than the vmoda vibe) but the e2c's where on sale so i settled for the cheaper ones..hehehe.

Digital Walker sells those. Would have bought the V-Moda Vibe Duo (although i dont have an iphone, i just like the cord better than the vmoda vibe) but the e2c's where on sale so i settled for the cheaper ones..hehehe.
i found them on V-mall
on the all white decent looking store (looks like istudio)

i like it because it's compatible with iphone :D

Headphone freak here... Here are my preferred ones that I've used in the past.

(R.I.P.)
UE metro.fi
Senn px100
Audio technica ck7 (The best for the price)

Current ones I use are the Panasonic HJE300 & Denon C551. Hmm.... I think I need to get a spare pair one of these days.

anybody using FREQ and LIVEWIRES custom iem here??

BOSE Triport OE!!! Gives my music life!!! :-)

anybody using FREQ and LIVEWIRES custom iem here??

Weird... I was just looking these up now. Yes impressions from any muggers here? And a bit OT, does anyone know where to get ear impressions here in the Philippines?

anybody using FREQ and LIVEWIRES custom iem here??
i ordered the triple driver SuperFreqs before they upped the price last may 1. sent my impressions more than a week ago. if you wana see them, i posted them in podcentral hehe :D
http://podcentral.ph/viewthread.php?tid=5105

i got the black outer, clear inner with the braided cable.

will post some feedback when i receive them probably in 2 weeks time ;)