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What are the best replacement earbuds/IEMs under $50 for an Android smartphone?

My Samsung Note 2 stock earbuds are so cheap, low quality and they slip out of my hears (expecially the right one, I dunno why..).
Now I'm looking for:
• Good sound quality and volume (obviously).
• Great fit and comfortable, ideally with more than one size.
• Possibly white color.
• In-line remote/mic compatible with Android.
• Ruggedly built so I can shove them in my pocket and bag a lot and they won't break.
Any ideas? I'm coming up empty from reviews and lists of "top" earbuds. Anyway so far my candidates are Vsonic VSD1S/GR07 (but it lacks microphone) and SteelSeries Flux In-Ear (but too gaming attitude).
Thanks!

beautifulsun said:
My Samsung Note 2 stock earbuds are so cheap, low quality and they slip out of my hears (expecially the right one, I dunno why..).
Now I'm looking for:
• Good sound quality and volume (obviously).
• Great fit and comfortable, ideally with more than one size.
• Possibly white color.
• In-line remote/mic compatible with Android.
• Ruggedly built so I can shove them in my pocket and bag a lot and they won't break.
Any ideas? I'm coming up empty from reviews and lists of "top" earbuds. Anyway so far my candidates are Vsonic VSD1S/GR07 (but it lacks microphone) and SteelSeries Flux In-Ear (but too gaming attitude).
Thanks!
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I would suggest to start with Jeremy's Headphone Buying Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2131021 and reply to that thread with questions from his original post. A number of people monitor that thread and can provide you with suggestions.
Regarding Vsonic, VSD1S will not have much of the bass, its what called "midcentric" with emphasis on midrange. Plus, I'm reading about a lot of build quality issues. GR07 cost way over $100.
I think your best bet going to be Soundmagic E10 headphones ($35); http://www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Noise-Isolating-Earphones-BlackGunmetal/dp/B005HP3OB0/
Now keep in mind, none of these headphones will have volume up/down compatible with android, its only for iphone. But mic and multifunction button will work for play/pause/call, double click to skip the song, and song press to start Google NOW. I reviewed a ton of headphones (check out a link in my signature), and have Note 2 as well.
If you can wait a week or so, I have another pair of "budget" $20 headphones coming my way for review. I heard those blow Soundmagic E10 out of the water in sound and build quality, and supposed to have built-in remote with volume controls compatible with Android. I will not know for sure until I test it, but stay tuned.

Thank you!
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GR07 cost way over $100.
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Sorry, I mean GR06!
About VSD1S I've read good reviews like this: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/more-less-vsonic-vsd1-and-vsd1s now I'm looking for something about these Soundmagic E10..
If you can wait a week or so, I have another pair of "budget" $20 headphones coming my way for review. I heard those blow Soundmagic E10 out of the water in sound and build quality, and supposed to have built-in remote with volume controls compatible with Android. I will not know for sure until I test it, but stay tuned.
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I'd look into LG Quadbeat 2, price, sq, functionality shouldn't disappoint the majority of xda'ers (based solely on reviews I've read).
But, if you're more discerning about sq, please do post in my guide (after reading my long-winded op, you'll learn a lot).
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beautifulsun said:
Thank you!
Sorry, I mean GR06!
About VSD1S I've read good reviews like this: http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/more-less-vsonic-vsd1-and-vsd1s now I'm looking for something about these Soundmagic E10..
Name of this wonder?
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I see, Joker liked it He is very highly respected reviewer on Innerfidelity and Head-fi, but often they don't look at long term durability. Either way, they do sound ok, I guess. I never had any experience with VSonic, so can't comment beside what I have read on-line where people were complaining about build quality.
Regarding the one I'm waiting for, its Xiaomi Piston 2. That one got a ton of praises on head-fi, but the problem is a lot of fake ones circulating around. Yeah, even at that low price they make fake knock offs which apparently sound like [email protected] So, I want to wait and see what I'm going to receive (real or fake), how do they sound, and the build quality. If its a real ones, I will definitely post a review about it.

Brainwavz r1!
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what it is?

Best earbuds
you can try to this to find ones on the internet

Review of Audio Technica ATH-IM02 in-ear monitors w/lots of pics!!!

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This is pretty impressive. Detachable cables are a big plus! I wish they had bi-flange tips though,
I think I might actually go for this one... just one query: I know it's probably a wrong comparison to do because of the formats; but how do they compare, sound quality and feel wise, in your experience, with the ATH-M50?

ashphoenix said:
This is pretty impressive. Detachable cables are a big plus! I wish they had bi-flange tips though,
I think I might actually go for this one... just one query: I know it's probably a wrong comparison to do because of the formats; but how do they compare, sound quality and feel wise, in your experience, with the ATH-M50?
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You can buy eartips for a few bucks
M50 and IM02 are in two different worlds, not even apples and oranges lol!!! M50 is over ear dynamic drivers with warm bassy sound, decent clarity, and not much of a transparency (detailed separation of different instruments). Those are my favorite listening headphones on laptop when I watch YT channels or just background listening; very good build and easy to take on/off or use in Dj-style with one earcup. But they are NOT audiophile quality headphones. IM02 are very analytical and detailed. If you were looking for Etymotic as your original choice, M50 is not for you. Btw, Audio Technica also released ATH-IM50 and IM70 dual dynamic driver in-ears but only available in Japan. That IM50 is more on par with M50 in terms of very strong bass, but you are not going to get the same level of details and instrument separation as you get with balanced armature drivers of IM02.

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You can buy eartips for a few bucks
M50 and IM02 are in two different worlds, not even apples and oranges lol!!! M50 is over ear dynamic drivers with warm bassy sound, decent clarity, and not much of a transparency (detailed separation of different instruments). Those are my favorite listening headphones on laptop when I watch YT channels or just background listening; very good build and easy to take on/off or use in Dj-style with one earcup. But they are NOT audiophile quality headphones. IM02 are very analytical and detailed. If you were looking for Etymotic as your original choice, M50 is not for you. Btw, Audio Technica also released ATH-IM50 and IM70 dual dynamic driver in-ears but only available in Japan. That IM50 is more on par with M50 in terms of very strong bass, but you are not going to get the same level of details and instrument separation as you get with balanced armature drivers of IM02.
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Thanks for the explanation, that clarified a lot -- I think I'm now sold on IM02...
Now just waiting for the X5 to hit the US market!

How's the sound signature compared to the UE 900? (Details, Soundstage)

3NF03RC3R said:
How's the sound signature compared to the UE 900? (Details, Soundstage)
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Different beasts I had IM02 as a review loaner for a very short time awhile ago, so can only go by memory. Their soundstage was comparable, nothing out of this world, above average. In terms of details, I want to say that IM02 was more analytical versus UE900 being more balanced with a better bass quantity and smoother upper mids/treble (though a bit peaky as well). IM02 is in category of Etymotic and Zero Audio Doppios where you have brutally honest details which can also get borderline sibilant. UE900 and W40 are smoother and more forgiving, better for enjoyable non-fatigue listening. BUT in my book the king of all reviewed IEMs (from my list) is indisputably ATH-IM03. You get the ear-friendly details and da bass!!!

Hi vectron
Very nice, how about the IM04? Did AT also sent you one?

LenMargaux said:
Hi vectron
Very nice, how about the IM04? Did AT also sent you one?
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No, didn't get. I don't think AT is pushing IM01 and IM04 too much and I haven't seen too much discussions about it on Head-fi. If you want a comprehensive comparison, you need to check out earfonia thread: http://www.head-fi.org/t/705687/rev...-ath-im02-ath-im03-ath-im04-ath-im50-ath-im70
I think with IM04 price going up, you might be dealing with diminishing returns but for sure it might be more refined. I only tested IM02 and IM03, where found IM03 to be more suited for my preferred sound sig (with lunashops silver-plated upgrade cable). IM02 is more analytical/details, while IM03 has more bass impact and smoother at the top.
Btw, waiting to receive CKR9 and CKR10 review samples in the next few weeks. AT US is finally going to carry these, and I heard only great things about it! Dual dynamic driver in push-pull config, can't go wrong with that

I think the IM02 that you returned, was sent to me. haha I recognized those markings on the filter. anyway, was it easy to get a sample from beyerdynamic? I been asking them so far no luck.
Here's my review by the way: http://thepcenthusiast.com/audio-technica-ath-im02-review/

[Q] Klipsch X10 v X11i In-Ear

Hi all,
Was hoping to get some advice on headphones here. I'm looking at getting the Klipsch X10 v. X11i
I can get the discontinued X10's for pretty cheap, about $50 less than the X11i's but I was wondering if the X11i are worth the extra investment? If I can get pretty much the same headphones for $50 less that would be great. I just don't know enough about the technical specs etc to know whether The X11i are THAT much better than the X11i. I have a pair of S4 Klipsch right now and they have been great, but definitely looking for that next level headphone for my music Any advice is great!
Thanks

The first thing to ask yourself is where your S4's are lacking TO YOU.
My experience with Klipsch S4 was that the bass spilled into the mids too much, the highs weren't very detailed, and they still somehow managed to not go as deep in the bass as I wanted. Worse, the strain reliefs were very weak and the cable was prone to breaking.
Given that, my requirements when I replaced mine were removable cables, better details in the highs, but a focus on mids with a strong bass presence that didn't spill over. Combining that with my $100 budget led me to Shure SE215s.
Your wants may be different. Don't lock yourself into Klipsch. They're a great brand, but with headphones you can often find something more suitable for the same price.
For recommendations better tailored to your needs, please see my guide, copy the recommendation form, and be sure to mention what you would like to be better in your S4s.
Lastly, read lots of reviews before you finally purchase. Make sure some of the reviews are very recent (sometimes problems are fixed that may have turned you away from them upon initial release).
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I have to agree, after awhile when I started to review more headphones, S4 went down in value/sound quality. X10 and X11 are plagued with build quality problems. Removable cable is a plus, and in sub $100 category you have SE215 and ATH-IM50 (waiting to get M50 for review soon). Other two, which have been the latest hype on head-fi, are Ostry KC06 and KC06A (A ver has more bass) and Zero Audio Tenore - also planing to review both Ostry and ZA within a month. Those are in sub $60 category, though cables are not removable, and supposed to have sound quality of $150-$200 range premium headphones. The only problem dealing with small Chinese and/or Japanese brand names, you have to buy them from overseas and typically can't apply warranty if you are in US.
As Jeremy suggested, visit his page and fill out the headphone form to get a suggestion Also, if you have 20 hours to kill, visit head-fi.org

vectron said:
I have to agree, after awhile when I started to review more headphones, S4 went down in value/sound quality. X10 and X11 are plagued with build quality problems. Removable cable is a plus, and in sub $100 category you have SE215 and ATH-IM50 (waiting to get M50 for review soon). Other two, which have been the latest hype on head-fi, are Ostry KC06 and KC06A (A ver has more bass) and Zero Audio Tenore - also planing to review both Ostry and ZA within a month. Those are in sub $60 category, though cables are not removable, and supposed to have sound quality of $150-$200 range premium headphones. The only problem dealing with small Chinese and/or Japanese brand names, you have to buy them from overseas and typically can't apply warranty if you are in US.
As Jeremy suggested, visit his page and fill out the headphone form to get a suggestion Also, if you have 20 hours to kill, visit head-fi.org
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20 hours or $20k? Lol
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20 hours or $20k? Lol
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Thanks to all of you for the suggestions. Part of the reason I am so drawn to the Klipsch is because I've had a great feel inside of my ear from their ear bud tips. I've never been able to sit that long with ear buds in without having pain or soreness but with klipsch I could wear them all day. I will look into other options for sure! It's an investment that I don't want to make lightly, because I love my headphones. Thanks a lot
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Foam ear tips should be infinitely more comfortable.
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Couple of things: I assume foam tips are something that I buy as an add on/ accessory? And I am a bit overwhelmed with trying to find a pair that will be best for me, if you don't mind @jRi0T68 could you comment on what aspects of a headphone I should look for based on the following:
1) I love the sound of instruments, especially guitar. I listen to metal, and I enjoy both the high frequencies and the lower frequency/ heavier riffs
2) bass is not as important for me, although I do listen to electronic music every now and again.
3) vocal clarity is something I like also, but not as much as the sound of the guitars
In terms of "mid range" and treble etc. what should I be looking for? I read your guide but I'm still finding that I don't know what I'm looking for lol. Thanks so much for your help

I'd say you're looking for bright highs without sibilance, warm detailed mids, and bass texture over bass quantity.
What's your budget?
What do you use as a player? What file types?
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jRi0T68 said:
I'd say you're looking for bright highs without sibilance, warm detailed mids, and bass texture over bass quantity.
What's your budget?
What do you use as a player? What file types?
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Cannot thank you enough for the help. My Budget is around $200 +/- and I'm using google play, 320kbps bit rate on my HTC One M8. And I think google play uses mp3 format

I will take a shot with my recommendation - HiFiMAN RE400 ($99), neutral detailed warm sound, not too bright, great clarity and separation, not too much bass - but very detailed quality. Comes with a ton of eartips including double-flange type (you will feel right like at home with these after using Klipsch), some custom eartips, and even two pairs of premium Comply tips. Also, this is their new production batch with improved reliability. I reviewed it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748643

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I will take a shot with my recommendation - HiFiMAN RE400 ($99), neutral detailed warm sound, not too bright, great clarity and separation, not too much bass - but very detailed quality. Comes with a ton of eartips including double-flange type (you will feel right like at home with these after using Klipsch), some custom eartips, and even two pairs of premium Comply tips. Also, this is their new production batch with improved reliability. I reviewed it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2748643
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Great review. And thanks for the recommendation. I can't believe those are $99 they have received great reviews and sound exactly like what I want in a headphone according to jriot. I am a bit concerned about how large they look compared to my s4i though. I wear my headphones for hours at a time and really dislike having a sore ear when I take them out. Can you speak to that a little bit, your experience with their size?
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Aside from Klipsch small design, these are among the smallest shells you can find. I zoom in a lot in my pictures

In addition to RE400, my search based on your criteria leads me to suggest T-Peos H100 or H200. Based solely on reviews, they sound like something I would enjoy if I had your preferences. Definitely worth looking into.
There are also IEMs like Vsonic GR07 or GR01 that might be what you're looking for. You'd need to prepare for a big loss in bass punch but added clarity.
Dunu DN-1000 might also suit you as a bassy iem that improves a lot on the clarity that is missing desperately from Klipsch S4.
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Thanks for all the recommendations. I cruised over the head-fi and posted on their rec forum and got a few suggestions, one of which being the HiFiMan RE-400's but also Etymotic. I ended up buying the Etymotic hf5's for $100 on Amazon. So far so good, I can't believe some of the sounds I was missing with some of my metal songs. There are some notes as well as some synth in there i was completely missing before haha. Amazing what a decent set of IEMs can do for your music experience. And for $100, can't beat that!
Thanks for all the advice!

TheEmpyre said:
Thanks for all the recommendations. I cruised over the head-fi and posted on their rec forum and got a few suggestions, one of which being the HiFiMan RE-400's but also Etymotic. I ended up buying the Etymotic hf5's for $100 on Amazon. So far so good, I can't believe some of the sounds I was missing with some of my metal songs. There are some notes as well as some synth in there i was completely missing before haha. Amazing what a decent set of IEMs can do for your music experience. And for $100, can't beat that!
Thanks for all the advice!
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Good to hear!
Next steps:
Neutron music player
Flac files
You'll be surprised.
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jRi0T68 said:
Good to hear!
Next steps:
Neutron music player
Flac files
You'll be surprised.
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I was just looking into FLAC tonight, I'm totally hosed though because I don't have a CD drive to rip my old CD's anymore, and everything I use is digital music subscription services now. I've done a minimal amount of searching so far but I'm sure theres alternatives out there (legal ones).

I'll just say that I don't mind going the way of unauthorized music distribution when I've already bought the music in a different format.
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I'll just say that I don't mind going the way of unauthorized music distribution when I've already bought the music in a different format.
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I have long held that same belief, because what makes that different than a "personal backup" but ultimately with your every move tracked on the internets these days, I have become paranoid lol

Review of SoundMagic E10S in ear headphones with smartphone remote w/lots of pics!!!

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Great review, thanks. One thing I'm wondering for you or anyone who owns these or an older version is how well they stay in-ear. I've been hearing these are great budget headphones and your review attests to that fact, but I'm always in the market for a good pair of earbuds that have good sound quality, not TOO expensive, and stay in my ears when running/exercising. Any guess on how they'd hold up in that respect?

For running/exercising you will need something more durable with in-ear stabilizers. Otherwise, you need to use Comply Foam tips. They will be wedged in your ears and create a perfect seal which enhances the bass.
For the one with stabilizers, these one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2673036 were great and also these one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581215 - CKX9 sounded great.

hi, thanks for this review.. how's the microphonics? Thanks

chonghua said:
hi, thanks for this review.. how's the microphonics? Thanks
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No microphonics effect with these headphones.

I have these but I can't find a pair of comfy eartips. I tried them all that was included, and the ones that came with my Xperia Z ultra. And I ended up taking the old eartips from my Sony MW600 bluetooth headset. Still I'm not fully satisfied..I get the feeling that they are not getting squeezed in there like they should. Its like I can still hear outside noise from the street and people talking and cars driving by.
These pair of in-ears might not be right right for my ears so I ordered the "TTPOD T1E". Hopefully they might fit my ears and isolate outside noise better.
But other than that the sound is outstanding for the price I paid for these!

I just bought this today. it sounds amazing, but you need to use the right eartips that fits your ears, i found this troublesome for me at first, because with the wrong eartips, you wouldn't like how it sounds.
I also have SM MP21 [so now i own two SoundMagic products ], the sound quality of E10S is way better and accurate. The bass is not overwhelming like MP21, it's just right. The MP21 have higher sensitivity than E10 & E10S, so with the same volume MP21 will sound louder. For ergonomics, i feel that MP21 is more comfort in my ear than E10S.
E10S is an amazing product for the price, i hope it will sound better after break in.
I also tried the older E10 and E30 at the store, i think there's a difference between E10 and E10S, i feel the bass is louder on E10, E10S overall sounds smoother. E30 i don't like the way you have to attach them to your ears, the sound of E30 is more similiar with MP21 but with more controlled bass. E10 & E10S sound brighter and detailed, you could say that they are airy.
I could be wrong with E10 and E30, because i'm testing them at the shop i bought the 10S, i don't have lots of time to tinker with them and the shop surrounding is noisy.

hey... I am a bass head.... how is the bass of these earphones.... also are they comfortable and stable while doing mild exercise?

HiatiX said:
hey... I am a bass head.... how is the bass of these earphones.... also are they comfortable and stable while doing mild exercise?
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Bass is ok, but not the strongest. Staying in your ears will depend on eartip fitment. But, these are definitely not a basshead headphones.

I have the e10m and I'm using them with the g3 they sounds really great beyond the price also it has very quality aluminum earpiece design.. But unfortunately i can't say the same for the cables and control unit they both very poor quality cheap plastik you have to take care of it so gentle.
It damages so quickly and easily, i start to use them since almost 1 month ago in the gym and now controls doesn't work anymore but, there is more it randomly turns down the volume or does the opposite it turns up all the way up on its own and blow your earphones of course your ears too.. Also sometimes it activates the stupid google search and stops the music.
As you can image it's so much annoying you want to throw them away when these things happens. Other than that they sounds really awesome the bass is solid and it doesn't really overcome the mids and highs.
I'm open to earphone advices btw, which is kind of the e10. Basses can be even more powerful i don't care but it shouldn't be less than e10's i'm a little bass head i think.
Note: Sorry for the possible grammar fails and corrupt sentences I'm not using this language often.
In person it takes like 5 min from me to say someone hello .

I have the e10s to use it with htc m9 & i've only used it for a couple of time & it damaged like you described already.
I googled "soundMagic e10s volume issue & found your post.
cant believe this product has such crappy quality !!!
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I have the e10m and I'm using them with the g3 they sounds really great beyond the price also very quality aluminum earpiece design... But the cable and control unit they both very poor quality you have to take care of it so gentle.
It damages so quickly and easily, i start to use them since almost 1 month in the gym and now controls doesn't work anymore but, the worse thing is it turn down the sound or opposite it turns up the full volume and blow your earphones and of course your ears randomly on its own and sometimes it's activating the google search and making the music stop.
As you can image it's so much annoying you want to throw them away when these things happens. Other than that they sounds really awesome the bass is solid and it doesn't overcome the mids and highs.
I'm open to earphone advices by the way, which is kind of the e10. Basses can be more powerful i don't care but it shouldn't be less than e10's I'm a little bass head i think.
Note: Sorry for the possible grammer fails and corrupt sentences I'm not using this language very often in person it takes 5 min from me to say a hello really.
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I have the e10s to use it with htc m9 & i've only used it for a couple of time & it damaged like you described already.
I googled "soundMagic e10s volume issue & found your post.
cant believe this product has such crappy quality !!!
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Hey i have updates a few months ago the earphone jack just broke.. So i had to change it and i did but, im not happy with the sounds quality anymore it can be psychological or a real thing i dont know anyways...
Now I'm thinking to give a try the new Piston 3.0.

i'm getting a factory replacement.
So, i'll see how this Chinese quality earphones hold up...
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Hey i have updates a few months ago the earphone jack just broke.. So i had to change it and i did but, im not happy with the sounds quality anymore it can be psychological or a real thing i dont know anyways...
Now I'm thinking to give a try the new Piston 3.0.
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Earphones

Which one should I buy for Oneplus 2
1.Xiaomi piston 3
2.Sony ex250ap
3.Sony xb50ap
Pls help me decide

iamsuperuser said:
Which one should I buy for Oneplus 2
1.Xiaomi piston 3
2.Sony ex250ap
3.Sony xb50ap
Pls help me decide
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Xiaomi piston 3
I am using them and they are great in terms of sound quality with less price.
Btw purchase it from mi india website they are available in 999 ₹.

Here

sushant6786 said:
Xiaomi piston 3
I am using them and they are great in terms of sound quality with less price.
Btw purchase it from mi india website they are available in 999 ₹.
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I believe in specs though.
Xiaomi has a frequency range of 20-20k, where as the sony ones have 5-25k.
I prefer an all round sound signature than bass heavy ones like xiaomi piston 3.
I heard the xiaomi p3 have good knowles mic, is it good??

Yes mic is good

iamsuperuser said:
I believe in specs though.
Xiaomi has a frequency range of 20-20k, where as the sony ones have 5-25k.
I prefer an all round sound signature than bass heavy ones like xiaomi piston 3.
I heard the xiaomi p3 have good knowles mic, is it good??
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The human ear cant listen more than 20/21k.
You hve the xiaomi hybrid pistons, doesnt have so much bass as piston 3 and have hi-fi audio. Good choice.
http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_261864.html

Maxxaudio audio tuner is great software which greatly improves yours listening experience.

Tierri said:
The human ear cant listen more than 20/21k.
You hve the xiaomi hybrid pistons, doesnt have so much bass as piston 3 and have hi-fi audio. Good choice.
http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_261864.html
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You are right, 'cannot hear above 20k but below 20 i.e. 5-20hz there is an ambiance in those lows, though you cannot hear below 20hz there is kind of a bass reflex effect when the earphone gives sounds of 5-20hz. Thats what i want , ambient lows with good mic !!
Over the years i have learned that pounding bass only gives you headache and you wont be able to listen the song though it is your favorite .
I have used the Sony MDR-EX110LP/B for like 2 years now. And I'm very happy with it.
I'm looking for something that has similar sound signature as Sony MDR-EX110LP/B with bigger diver units, min 11mm, 5-25k hz freq respn. and a good mic.
So is xiaomi piston 3 better than sony ex250ap ?? OR
Do you have any better suggestions upon my above observation ??
Thanks in advance.

iamsuperuser said:
You are right, 'cannot hear above 20k but below 20 i.e. 5-20hz there is an ambiance in those lows, though you cannot hear below 20hz there is kind of a bass reflex effect when the earphone gives sounds of 5-20hz. Thats what i want , ambient lows with good mic !!
Over the years i have learned that pounding bass only gives you headache and you wont be able to listen the song though it is your favorite .
I have used the Sony MDR-EX110LP/B for like 2 years now. And I'm very happy with it.
I'm looking for something that has similar sound signature as Sony MDR-EX110LP/B with bigger diver units, min 11mm, 5-25k hz freq respn. and a good mic.
So is xiaomi piston 3 better than sony ex250ap ?? OR
Do you have any better suggestions upon my above observation ??
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry man but i dont know. Good luck.

always buy SONY's product. they are awesome!

Hi, I was reading what you guys said and I don't think specs will be good enough to tell whether a pair of earphones are good or not. I have experience with this because I have listened to a lot of headphones and earphones. Most of the time people go for thumping bass, monster, beats esque branded products. These earphones/headphones do not provide good sound quality. Instead they deliver only bass. Lots of it.
Whether a person likes a headphone/earphone is completely subjective. It depends on his/her taste in music i.e. what kind of music he/she listens to and the sound signature he/she prefers.
If you like pop or hip-hop or electronic music then you should go for what is known as a v-shaped headphone/earphone. V-shaped headphones/earphones have a boosted bass and a higher treble, which is good for these genres.
If you like vocal music then you should go for what is known as a mid-centric headphone/earphone. These type of headphones/earphones have boosted mids which give focus to the vocals in the tracks that you listen to.
If you like rock and other genres involving lots of guitars, I'd recommend you to get a pair of bright headphones/earphones. These will put focus on the instruments, especially the guitars and the vocals for a better rock music experience.
Assuming that you are preferring a v-shaped earphone/headphone then these are my suggestions:
1.Philips SHE-3590
2.SoundMagic ES-18
3.JVC HA-FR301
4.VSonic VSD3
Also I'd recommend Xiaomi Pistons, but there are a lot of fakes of this one running around and most of them look very similar to the genuine ones, so it's difficult to spot the fakes.

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arch_geek said:
Hi, I was reading what you guys said and I don't think specs will be good enough to tell whether a pair of earphones are good or not. I have experience with this because I have listened to a lot of headphones and earphones. Most of the time people go for thumping bass, monster, beats esque branded products. These earphones/headphones do not provide good sound quality. Instead they deliver only bass. Lots of it.
Whether a person likes a headphone/earphone is completely subjective. It depends on his/her taste in music i.e. what kind of music he/she listens to and the sound signature he/she prefers.
If you like pop or hip-hop or electronic music then you should go for what is known as a v-shaped headphone/earphone. V-shaped headphones/earphones have a boosted bass and a higher treble, which is good for these genres.
If you like vocal music then you should go for what is known as a mid-centric headphone/earphone. These type of headphones/earphones have boosted mids which give focus to the vocals in the tracks that you listen to.
If you like rock and other genres involving lots of guitars, I'd recommend you to get a pair of bright headphones/earphones. These will put focus on the instruments, especially the guitars and the vocals for a better rock music experience.
Assuming that you are preferring a v-shaped earphone/headphone then these are my suggestions:
1.Philips SHE-3590
2.SoundMagic ES-18
3.JVC HA-FR301
4.VSonic VSD3
Also I'd recommend Xiaomi Pistons, but there are a lot of fakes of this one running around and most of them look very similar to the genuine ones, so it's difficult to spot the fakes.
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Couldn't agree more. Buy your earphones based on what music you love. No two pare of earphones are the same even if the specs are listed at the same there all diffrent and with a sound personal to the earphones your looking at.
If your into good sounding stuff its well worth spending money on a good set brings your most liked songs to life!
Im a bit of a bass lover really and for IEM's i use a pare of Sennheiser ie80s which i love.
For over head i use a Cayin C5 AMP and a pare of J.V.C HA-SZ2000's but i love bass so they do the job for me.
Arch_geek grate post!!

bjscott55 said:
Couldn't agree more. Buy your earphones based on what music you love. No two pare of earphones are the same even if the specs are listed at the same there all diffrent and with a sound personal to the earphones your looking at.
If your into good sounding stuff its well worth spending money on a good set brings your most liked songs to life!
Im a bit of a bass lover really and for IEM's i use a pare of Sennheiser ie80s which i love.
For over head i use a Cayin C5 AMP and a pare of J.V.C HA-SZ2000's but i love bass so they do the job for me.
Arch_geek grate post!!
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Thanx man! I am a v-head and I am going to buy a JVC HA-FX3X shortly because I like an engaging and energetic music experience.

arch_geek said:
Thanx man! I am a v-head and I am going to buy a JVC HA-FX3X shortly because I like an engaging and energetic music experience.
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Ahh yeah i've had a pare of them myself in the past there not bad at all for entry level earphones there weighed towards bass more then anything and yeah very V-shaped.
I find that after a while i always want more spent too much on earphones/headphones and amps but to me its worth it.
If you like bass and have the spare cash some SZ2K's are just amazing with a amp of course costs the best part of £300 quid for the set up though but the bass is simply mind blowing these cans shake your whole head!

bjscott55 said:
Ahh yeah i've had a pare of them myself in the past there not bad at all for entry level earphones there weighed towards bass more then anything and yeah very V-shaped.
I find that after a while i always want more spent too much on earphones/headphones and amps but to me its worth it.
If you like bass and have the spare cash some SZ2K's are just amazing with a amp of course costs the best part of £300 quid for the set up though but the bass is simply mind blowing these cans shake your whole head!
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Nice setup man! drooling..........