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Never heard of this brand until 24 hours ago and ended up reading reviews so bought in anticipation of the Galaxy S3 at the end of the month. The Ultimate Ears E100 I have on the S2 are good, just 'good'.
These though, are a lot better where voices sound more natural, bass is no longer a bit heavy like on the E100 and they're closer to the HD595 in detail and feeling of openness, though it's too early to tell for sure until a few days of wearing in.
The cables looping over the ear feature (can be worn normally too) is awesome for runners/walkers who don't like those "Sports" earphones which have plastic clips that sit behind your ears and are less portable. The cable is rather fat too so less tangles.
It's pretty obvious the bundled headphones will be rather garbage at making use of that Wolfson DAC on our S3s so it's worth investing in good quality earphones IMO. Maybe others can add their own thoughts on other brands they have bought/owned and used on devices sporting quality sound chips.
I'll update this thread once I've had them connected to the S3 after launch as by then these will be well worn in

I have a pair of Shure Se215's and they are truly amazing, by far the best I've ever listened too. They are affordable on my student budget and are great down the gym as they loop over your earlobes. Very excited to use them on my galaxy s3!
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For around $55, I can easily recommend the Brainwavz M4. They have a mild V-shape sound but not overwhelming. It's not a bass monster at all but it's got enough bass and a well rounded dynamic earphone with very good clarity in the mids and highs. They only work cord down though, unless you get a cable guide(MEElectronics sells some on their website, I know Audeo Phonak sells them too but costs much more).
I use my TripleFi-10 at home but the cord is thick and I like to grab the M4 on the go. Brainwavz has great support too. I got a pair for myself and my wife, and my friends liked them too so I got 2 more pairs. Good bang for the buck. Won't be disappointed.

For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!

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Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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Just ordered a pair of these to replace my skull candies - shame I'll have my phone before I get them!

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For headphone reviews check Head-Fi best site for that PERIOD!
I will be using the ATH-CKS77 aka the giant killers haha
Seriously guys were saying they were better than the TF10, Miles Davies Tributes (£500) and have since took the title off of the MG7 for the best basshead IEM
Dont get these if your not a bass lover, as they do pack quite the punch buts its voodoo how the bass doesnt bleed into the mids or highs! Soundstage is UNREAL for an IEM, seriously its like listening to headphones...no lie! (mids are full and highs are brilliant!) check here for a better review of SQ http://www.head-fi.org/t/604094/the...lanced-n-i-am-not-just-talking-about-the-bass
There are factory rejects on ebay for £30 or so which have the same SQ as boxed pairs but may have 1mm scratches etc but these got kicked out before the factory burn in stage so they take about 100 hrs before they sound right
Cant wait to get the Supercurio app and test out the Woolfson DAC with these CKS77´s!
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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!

I'll be testing it with bose IE2's earphones and AKG k550 headphones

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are you the same danny on head-fi ?
if so, HI MATE!
Regardless,
I don't want to make you guys jealous or anything but currently it's looking like:
-Denon AH-D2000 Woodied + recabled with D7K cable + Angle pads
-Audeo PFE 232 (yes those £400 ones)
-Grado GR8
-TDK BA200
-hisoundaudio crystal
-Monoprice 8320
All the above will be tested with my S3, as soon as I get my hands on my phone!
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I think I'll manage to not be too jealous, somehow...
Audeze LCD-2
Grado GS1000i
ACS-T15
Senn HD25-1 II
Of those though only the ACS-T15 and Senn's will be worth trying with the S3.

Old but still useful review .
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-239-iems-compared-alclair-reference-added-05-24-12
Review led me to Vsang R20 as excellent quality and sound for £20 ebay.
jje

Klipsch s4 sounds great and affordable

Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.

Mafiatounes said:
Can someone recommend me good in ears for about max 100€ to use with the S3? I was thinking about getting the Bose IE2 but don't really know if there is something better for 100€ out there.
I listen to Rap, R&B, Electro, Trance mostly.
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CKS77 - ull love the bass on it - £60 shipped from accessory Jacks.

i really recommend klipsch! the sound is pretty amazong!
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Bose IE2 for the win IMO. most comfortable earphones I have ever had. I thought I was gonna have an issue with it not being an in ear canal earbud, but this is so much more comfortable. I cant believe how well they stay in your ear. I am a competitive cyclist and i will wear these for sometimes 6 hours for my rides (right ear only)and at the end cant even tell that I had been wearing anything in my ear. The sound is very good as well. At $89, I will buy these again in a heartbeat when mine decide to take a dive on me.

I have a pair of new warranty replacement klipsch custom 2 earphones. used only a couple of times but got my bose very shortly after getting my replacement. I have the carrying case and the different size rubber pieces still all sitting in a drawer. I would sell these for a very reasonable price if anyone was interested. (I would ship to anywhere in the US
(picture of headphones are not mine. Google picture)
PM me for info

I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.

pruhster said:
I'm a sound engineer and owner of the SG3 and I really dislike the earbuds in the box. To get a good sound you really need a good fit and those are very uncomfortable too. I have a pair of JVC marshmellows and they sound better to me (and cost about € 10).
If you wanna pay premium go for custom fit in-ears like JH Audio. You have to go through the trouble of visiting an audiologist and it'll take some time before you get your pair but they will last you a really long time and the feel and sound is incomparable.
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Stock earphones are rarely good, in comparison to earphones you can buy for a cheap price.
But recommending him JH is utterly pointless....there isn't a real need to go via the custom route, unless you really are a audio fanatic and/or actual performer.
If you want to dish out a lot of money on customs, then you might as well go for the top of the line universal earphones.
That's £200-400 (universal) vs £700....(customs) - for personal listening
And no, I'm not going to go to the length of recommending the ridiculously priced AKG K3003....

I have these:
Sleek Audio SA-1 and I love them they sounded great on my SII with poweramp as music player.
http://sleek-audio.com/products/universal/sa1

Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.

pruhster said:
Well I can hardly keep the stock headphones in my ear, so it doesn't help if they sound well. A cheaper pair that fits better also results in better sound because you get a more uniform sound across the spectrum.
And you don't have to pay 700+ pounds for custom in-ears. The entry level JH Audio for example for $399 are excellent.
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of course, but why would you get an entry level custom?
End of the day customs are identical to universals (at least I think) - the only difference is how they fit in your ears.
Long story short a 3xBA driver in a universal will be half the price (usually) as a custom.
My honest opinion for high-end earphones - get the TDK BA200's for £160 - they are like my PFE232's, just lack that extra detail - but for that price the TDK are the cream of the crop.
http://www.totallydubbed.net/headphone-inventory/
List of earphones I've heard - with reviews.

stock headphones not that bad?

Usually headphones from the box are absolute rubbish (Apple i'm looking at you) but I've found the Galaxy Note 2 internationals Samsung headphones to be pretty good! Been using them at the gym and walking to uni and they sounds good if not better than my SoundMagic headphones (about £30). Or maybe i have just got used to how they sound. Anyone else still using the headphones that come with the phone? or am i completely deluded?

Those head phones are really good.
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Im using the Brainwavz M5 but I have to agree that the sound quality on the stock IEM is pretty good even compared to theh M5.

I don't use stock a lot for listening to music, but they're the only stock headphones I've used yet that's decent for that. Surprisingly good for stock headphones - I guess people just assume that "it's stock so it must be crap". Seriously underrated IMO.

The Verizon version of the Note 2 does not include headphones. However, the ones that came with the Galaxy Nexus are outstanding.

The stock headphones are good as long as you stay around 40-50% volume, at highs audio distorts pretty badly. A decent IEM imo, nowhere near good though. Especially if your ear is used with mid range Shure or Senn, or Sony's.
Also the overall sound signature is below average, bloated/muddy bass kills it all!

I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.

[bman123] said:
I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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Ebay or Amazon is always a good place to start for cases. I got a pretty sleek case for £4 on ebay!

[bman123] said:
I'm glad to hear the stock headphones are decent, I just got my note 2 today. I went to look for cases and the selection for this phone is awful at best buy.
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The biggest selection of cases can be found at eforchina.com. Over 2,000 Note 2 accessories.

The stock headphones are fine for me. As long as they fit my ears, stay in and make noise, I'm straight.
Where I'm serious about my audio is in my truck.

Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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Rams99 said:
Where's a good place to buy the stock headset from? I know amazon has them but heard they sell fakes also.
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This one is, or was, legit when I ordered it.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007C5S3AU/ref=oh_details_o06_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

not too bad, but still have less sq with professional headphone

Sorry to be the only negative nelly here... but I have to stay true (IMHO, etc.):
Yes, that bad.
I've been using the Samsung stock phones for the last 2 days, until I had time to solder my abused Sennheiser's (a $50 model) plug.
It was a hurting and offensive experience: distorted highs, undefined and fake lows, and overall noisy and harsh. Couldn't bare listening to music, only podcasts that are low quality to begin with.
Yes, I am sensitive, and I'd like to keep it that way, for me it's a good thing. . I'm not a crazy audiophile, I just love music and I love my ears.
If your expectations are low, then one can say they're not end-of-the-world horrible like those that I received with my SansaClip+ player for example, but then again, Even as backup - meh...
It's kinda hard to compare super cheap audio gear. Yes, they are. Samsung are not known to waste money. The Samsung logo isn't even something to be reckoned with, when audio quality is concerned. Any headphones that you receive as an extra with a gadget, are always different kinds of crappy (Sony the exception, maybe a few others.) It's specs - freq. response, distortion %, noise floor...
If you want good audio, I highly recommend trying some mid to hi-end earphones. The difference will be educational, and apparent to any ear.
It doesn't necessarily mean more spending, but often times it does. Good hardware and R&D cost money. No need to go crazy either, even entry level stuff from a reputable audio manufacturer will be far better the the stock Samsung.
OK, some positives : they're reasonably comfortable; the white is cool; I love the tiny plug; the cable untangles very easily and is pretty sturdy; the buttons are functional.

Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used tbh. Also I hope it's EHS64 BTW, mine is.
You can read this thread from head-fi for a comparison: http://www.head-fi.org/t/634154/stock-headset-shootout-apple-htc-samsung-and-sony

tuxonhtc said:
Whoa, don't even begin to compare this with mid-high end earphones. We're talking purely in comparison with OTHER stock headsets, and this is the best I've used
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You're right, as far as this category is concerned, then yes. For people who never upgrade their phones or don't fuss too much about it, yeah, they're getting a better deal.
Like I said, not "end of the world horrible", just regular terribleness . Headphones that are retailed for $5 will probably be less worse than $2 ones (the difference in manufacturing cost would be what - $1.75?...)
Anyway, in the last few years, all those cheap stock accessories are generally getting better.
I still think that one should invest in his own hearing system's comfort and health more than the cost of a pack of cigarettes.
BTW, the stock smartphone those headphones come with is amazing.:cyclops:

I think you have really high standards if you think they're "terrible" - because even other audiophiles seem to think they're decent. And price is not necessarily proportionate to quality, as I personally think my Koss KSC75 are superior to some much expensive beats dre crap out there. Anywho, to each their own and all that

I agree with Aby_148 somewhat, as I said previously it's decent, as long as you stay on mid volume. On highs it indeed is terrible. I don't know what's the price of the stock headset, as if mine gets damaged or lost I will never ever bother to make a purchase of the same. But you don't need to go high or mid range, even low range Sony MH1C sounds way better than this, and that's just 40$. So yeah it might be better than other stock headphones, but that's doesn't mean this is good. Samsung and a good IEM can't go together.

Haven't tried MH1C, but MH750 is rated lower than EHS64 by the guy in the thread over there. Obviously MH1 is much better without a doubt, and it costs more too, I'd assume. That said, EHS64 holding up pretty well in the comparison there, and I'd concur having tried earpods before. It's really decent.
That's my 2c though.

Samsung replacement headphones from dx.com
I wish I could contribute my opinion about Note 2 stock headphones, BUT since I got my phone from Verizon - headphones were not included I do have a few premium bluetooth headphones, but sometime you do want something similar to stock wired headphones (no worry if battery is charged, or how much time you have before it runs out while you are in the middle of watching a movie ) with volume control, play/pause, and ability to pick up a call. Something small and simple. I guess that was an intention of stock headphones.
Here is the one I just got as a replacement. I learned my lesson and not dealing with ebay sellers anymore because their quality control is awful and often it feels like 50/50 chance you get something working. I had success in the past with DX.com, found their customer support very responsive, so ordered this pair of Samsung replacement Note 2 headphones for $4 plus change (shipped): http://dx.com/p/samsung-in-ear-earp...xy-note-2-white-3-5mm-plug-120cm-cable-170924
Ok, I'm not naive and realize these are not OEM Samsung for $4+ shipped. But what's important, I got these and they work perfectly! No issues controlling volume up/down, play/pause works as expected if you either listening to music or playing YT video or playing a movie. It picks up a call and hangs up when you done, with the same in-line remote control button. That's all that matters. The build is pretty solid, not some flimsy piece of plastic. The sound quality? Well, I'm sure the sound doesn't match original headphones. As a matter of fact, I have S4 headphones next to me for a little side-by-side sound comparison, and those sounds more clear. But both have the same issue of distortion at higher volume level, and absolute lack of bass.
I'm not even going to compare these to any premium headphones, it makes no sense. Sure you can pay $30, $50, $100 and more for good in-ear headphones, but these are just $4.50, purchases from a place I trust, and they do the job!
Here are some pictures I took:
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Review of Don Scorpio Dolphin premium headphones w/lots of pics!!!

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And you might want to keep an eye out on this part here:
Other than that, it seems like a great headphone for the price! Is it ported? The back of the earcup looks like it has a vent in it.

Just wanted to say I can't get enough of these headphones. They hands down beat Senns, B&W, V-Moda, Monster, and other heaadphones in $300+ range. I thought Sennheiser Momentum over-ear was the reference in quality for closed back over-ear headphones, but Dolphins destroy those in sound quality. Just my humble opinion

Can I connect another headphone to this headphone
If me and my friend need to listen to one phone, Can my friend connect through this headphone or what ?
Since there are two jacks on the headset, one on the left and the other on the right, can I connect another headphone ?
If so, is the sound volume decreased or not ?

mido_ameer said:
If me and my friend need to listen to one phone, Can my friend connect through this headphone or what ?
Since there are two jacks on the headset, one on the left and the other on the right, can I connect another headphone ?
If so, is the sound volume decreased or not ?
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Yes, they have so called share-play where you can daisy chain headphones playing from one source. I do it sometime when my wife and I watch a movie on laptop. The volume level stays the same.

I know I'm a bit obsessed with these headphones, and for a good reason lol!!! But anyway, I was checking for something else on tvc-mall and noticed they dropped the price on Dolphins down to $110.

Colors?
Can't seem to find a listing for the Blue, Gray or Black versions?
As the other colors that I can find (Pk, Lg, Wh, Lo) are not what I would want.

twsecrest said:
Can't seem to find a listing for the Blue, Gray or Black versions?
As the other colors that I can find (Pk, Lg, Wh, Lo) are not what I would want.
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TVC mall only has that "ocean" color. But when I got the 2nd one from them, it was actually blue. Haven't seen any other colors beside pearl white.

Looks precisely like what Im looking for. 2 questions:
1: How is the bass compared to the beats?
2: Have you tried the Marshall Monitors? If so, how do these stack up? I was about to buy the Monitors, but then I saw this and it peaked my interest.

Never heard Marshall Monitors; also those are not as highly discussed on head-fi? In comparison to Beats, Dolphins will have a lot better separation/layering of sounds where Beats just overpower/saturate and spill into lower mids. Dolphins will definitely have more details across the entire frequency range, though neither Dolphins nor Beats will have natural tones when it comes to upper mids where your vocals are sitting. But you get used to it. Audio Technica ATH-M50/50x will deliver a more accurate sound, thus they referred to as studio monitors (with enhanced bass) to provide a more accurate monitoring.

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Never heard Marshall Monitors; also those are not as highly discussed on head-fi? In comparison to Beats, Dolphins will have a lot better separation/layering of sounds where Beats just overpower/saturate and spill into lower mids. Dolphins will definitely have more details across the entire frequency range, though neither Dolphins nor Beats will have natural tones when it comes to upper mids where your vocals are sitting. But you get used to it. Audio Technica ATH-M50/50x will deliver a more accurate sound, thus they referred to as studio monitors (with enhanced bass) to provide a more accurate monitoring.
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Im looking for something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but portable as I will use them for a few applications, one of which will require an inline mic. What can you recommend?
Also, the Monitors have been discussed quite favorably on head-fi. Apparently they are regarded as a worthy successor to the Majors.
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scorpionhd2 said:
Im looking for something like the Audio Technica ATH-M50x but portable as I will use them for a few applications, one of which will require an inline mic. What can you recommend?
Also, the Monitors have been discussed quite favorably on head-fi. Apparently they are regarded as a worthy successor to the Majors.
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By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.

vectron said:
By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.
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Size is not an issue. I do however want over the ear. By portable I mean simply that they fold into a case of sorts, be it a hard or soft case. But like I said, it has to have an in line mic. And I do want sound quality. Dance music isn't really my thing.
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vectron said:
By "portable" do you mean smaller footprint once folded? Or a smaller size, like on-ear versus over-ear? If you are not too picky about audiophile quality, you should look into V-Moda XS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716437 - it doesn't get any smaller or more portable once folded. Even V-Moda M-100 is portable enough, though it's too v-shaped and more for dance music with recessed mids, but bass is awesome!!! and very comfy over-ear design. Btw, V-Moda M-80 (non-folding version of XS) was recently for sale on Amazon for $80.
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Hiya, what do u think of the donscorpio dolphin in comparison to the yamaha pro 500? I'm trying to decide between the 2. Also, have u heard of the donscorpio dramas?
Thanks

seraphism said:
Hiya, what do u think of the donscorpio dolphin in comparison to the yamaha pro 500? I'm trying to decide between the 2. Also, have u heard of the donscorpio dramas?
Thanks
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From what I gathered, Pro 500 is a lot heavier, has less bass, and not as forgiving when playing lower quality audio. It does look polished (piano polished ) and kind of reminds me of a slicker Beats version, and it costs 2.5 times as much as Dolphins. Btw, Penonaudio has different colors of Dolphins: http://penonaudio.com/DONSCORPIO-Dolphin ($99).
Dramas have a lot more bass. Didn't hear those, but if they have more bass than Dolphins - it will be certified basshead cans

scorpionhd2 said:
Size is not an issue. I do however want over the ear. By portable I mean simply that they fold into a case of sorts, be it a hard or soft case. But like I said, it has to have an in line mic. And I do want sound quality. Dance music isn't really my thing.
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What is your budget and type of music you are listening to?

vectron said:
Just wanted to say I can't get enough of these headphones. They hands down beat Senns, B&W, V-Moda, Monster, and other heaadphones in $300+ range. I thought Sennheiser Momentum over-ear was the reference in quality for closed back over-ear headphones, but Dolphins destroy those in sound quality. Just my humble opinion
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Does this still holds true after spending enough time with them? thanks

bravobs said:
Does this still holds true after spending enough time with them? thanks
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Honestly, I cool down a little bit lol!!! In terms of build quality, it's hard to beat V-Moda, but in terms of sound quality I still think Dolphins are better than Beats, B&W, and V-Moda. Not so with Senns, but Dolphins still sound pretty good at a fraction of the price.

vectron said:
Honestly, I cool down a little bit lol!!! In terms of build quality, it's hard to beat V-Moda, but in terms of sound quality I still think Dolphins are better than Beats, B&W, and V-Moda. Not so with Senns, but Dolphins still sound pretty good at a fraction of the price.
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lol! i know. we really need to wait a little bit before finding faults to a new headphone. but a good sounding headphone will be a good sounding headphone, just maybe not as good as we thought the first time we heard them. So it's still a great buy at that price range right? have you tried takstar pro 80? i have it and i thought it's very good. any chance you could compare them? the thing is i have no idea if its an upgrade.
wait. you're talking about the $300 b&w headphones?

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lol! i know. we really need to wait a little bit before finding faults to a new headphone. but a good sounding headphone will be a good sounding headphone, just maybe not as good as we thought the first time we heard them. So it's still a great buy at that price range right? have you tried takstar pro 80? i have it and i thought it's very good. any chance you could compare them? the thing is i have no idea if its an upgrade.
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I was talking about $400 P7 It's a great pair of phones, premium quality build and materials, but after awhile I couldn't get a comfy fit and bass was too overpowering, while upper mids were a bit colored. B&W makes amazing speakers, so they were trying to squeeze speaker design into headphones
I KNEW you are going to bring Takstar Pro 80 because that's what a lot of people compared Dolphins to on head-fi, and I remember Dolphin won hands down. I was watching a movie last night on my laptop, and my wife daisy-chained her IEMs to Dolphins so we don't wake up kids, and I enjoyed the sound a lot. Fantastic bass, great soundstage, and overall great sound signature. It's not audiophile neutral/balanced quality since there is some coloration, but they have a fun sound and fantastic ergonomics to fold flat. Btw, I verified with Penonaudio and they have EVERY color in stock!!!

Review of Xiaomi Pistons 2 headphones with Android in-line remote w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of Xiaomi Pistons 2 in-ear headphones with a full featured android in-line remote. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00L92CU24/ or http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321443604850 (manufacturer website: http://www.xiaomi.com/huosai)
Once again I'm speechless, sitting down with a pair of $24.90 headphones that look and sound better than a number of other popular brand name IEMs that cost 4x-5x that much. How is it possible? For a lot of us who live in US and EU, there is a whole world of great headphone brands from Asia we never even heard of. After reading and participating in a number of discussions on head-fi, I decided to look into much talked about Xiaomi Pistons currently on their 2nd generation release.
I know the price of under $25 sounds ridiculous for anything of a high quality, but you have to trust me - these headphones are simply amazing! I know a lot of you see the name and the model and quickly get on Google to search for the best deals. Here is a thing, when it comes to these particular in-ear headphones, any search will yield a lot of results with fake models. And because those often cost almost as much or a few dollars less than original, it's really hard to find a trusted seller of Pistons. That is a reason I'm providing you Amazon link of a trusted seller who has real Pistons v2 in stock. Be very careful when placing an order even with amazon where you have multiple sellers, and make sure its with Zhengnan'shop. Apparently there used to be other sellers under the same listing which turned out to be fake ones. The one I received came from Zhengnan'shop, I confirmed it to be the real deal!
OK, since I got that explanation out of the way, let's take a closer look at the headphones itself. The small carton box they arrived in turned out to be a one piece design which unfolded with instructions and other info. Unfortunately, everything was in Chinese, but I can certainly appreciate the originality of this design. Once you take the actual box out, you are presented with a gorgeous view of golden in-ear headphones inside of jewelry-like box. When you lift the cover, the first thing you notice is... a smell. I know what you might think, probably a smell of toxic plastic? Absolutely not, you are getting a smell of a chocolate. Yes, I did say "chocolate". There is a lot of thought that went into design of these headphones and their packaging, including one of the most original presentation with a piece of molded rubber insert that houses earphones, inline remote, a plug, a cord which gets wrapped around, and also made out of material with a sweet smell of chocolate. Underneath on the bottom of the box you will find 3 bonus sets of eartips and a really cool shirt clip (a very original design). Once you take the headphones out, you can't help but notice how super lightweight these are and how detailed is their design. Everything from headphone housing to in-line remote (which also serves as cable y-splitter) and 3.5mm connector is made out of lightweight aluminum alloy material with a gold finish and laser etched circular lines. Everything feels solid, durable, and very premium quality. The cord itself is tangle free, and the portion between splitter-remote and 3.5mm plug has a threaded coating which almost looks like a shoelace. The part of the cable from the splitter-remote up to headphones has a durable rubbery coating attached to earpieces with a decent strain relief.
There is no doubt, Pistons have a very luxurious look and feel, but how about the sound quality? Once you put these in your ears, get ready for a very pleasant surprise!!! Featuring a patented beryllium diaphragm, I found these dynamic drivers to cover quite an extended frequency range. The first thing you will notice a rich deep bass which extends quite nicely down to a powerful sub-bass layer while still having a well controlled punchy mid-bass. The selection of a proper eartip size to create the best seal with your earcanal will play a significant role in the amount of bass you will hear. With my selection of medium eartips, I found the bass quantity to be definitely boosted. Not quite at basshead level, but enough to feel it. At the other side of the spectrum, treble was very clear and smooth, hardly any hint of sibilance. Mids were detailed, a bit recessed, but still leveled enough to enjoy vocals. Overall the sound was bright and balanced with a little bit of v-shaped eq, a nice low end enhancement, and in general very airy and smooth. Of course, as great as they sound, it will not replace $500 multi-driver IEMs with a fuller body sound and better separation, but the fact I'm even bringing up a comparison of $25 to $500 in-ear headphones can tell you how highly I think of these. The soundstage was above average thanks to semi-open design with a port on the back of these headphones. Despite that, they actually had a decent passive noise isolation, but as I mentioned above a good seal with a proper eartip is very important to achieve that.
Usually I don't spend too much time talking about in-line remote, but in case of Pistons it deserves a special mentioning. Every pair of headphones I reviewed so far with in-line remote never had a set of volume controls that works with Android phones. Typically you have multi-function button which is universal between android and apple devices, mic for taking calls, and up/down volume for iPhones. Well, Xiaomi is actually a very well known Chinese android smartphone maker, and that is why their headphones were designed specifically for android phones. Though I only tested it with my Galaxy Note 2, the volume control worked perfectly!!!!! Furthermore, multi-function button worked great for play/pause/call with a single click, skip next with a double click, and skip prev with a triple click, and long-press for Google Now. No additional software was necessary, everything worked by default. Also, phone calls were loud and clear.
Overall, I found Xiaomi Pistons 2 to be one of the best value headphones I have tested in a very long time!!! The combination of a sexy design, durable construction, amazing sound quality with a great bass, and full remote control compatibility with android phones makes this a MUST have accessory which gets my high recommendation.
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Apparently these Pistons 2 just won a prestigious IF 2014 design award, and even going to be re-leased in a limited edition white box. For $25 with their sound quality and full android controls, it's a no-brainer.

Vectron,
Thanks for the great review. Just ordered them using your provided link. Question.
How long did it take to get them?
Rusty
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Rsmin said:
Vectron,
Thanks for the great review. Just ordered them using your provided link. Question.
How long did it take to get them?
Rusty
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About 10 days.
Make sure to come back with your impressions Sound quality is very subjective, so I'm always curious to find out what others think about it.

Will do
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amazing ear phone

vectron said:
Apparently these Pistons 2 just won a prestigious IF 2014 design award, and even going to be re-leased in a limited edition white box. For $25 with their sound quality and full android controls, it's a no-brainer.
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Vectron,
Thanks for letting us know about these headphones. Just received them yesterday and the sound is fantastic. These are going to be my go to headphones for now. Now mind you I am no music guru but for me these are crisp, and super clear through the entire spectrum. I have had Sony's, V-moda, Panasonic, Skull Candy's (all which are good) but there is just something about these that seem a little better than the others I have had, plus the Android controls just make it that much better.
And the price just puts the icing on the cake.
Rusty
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looks good, but i don't like golden... the sound is good or average?
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The sound is VERY good, better than some $150 headphones I tested. Definitely highly recommend! Just make sure you get a real thing, too make fakes are floating around.

May I ask about the length of the wire between the controller and the in-ear headphone? Because I've seen in some reviews that people say the distance is long, thus it is hard to either reach for the controller, or talk in a call while walking or standing outside

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May I ask about the length of the wire between the controller and the in-ear headphone? Because I've seen in some reviews that people say the distance is long, thus it is hard to either reach for the controller, or talk in a call while walking or standing outside
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It's about 10.5 inches. There is no problem to reach the buttons, it's actually very convenient since the in-line remote is also y-splitter for the wires. But sometime when I make a call the mic is too far away and I have to lift it up to speak. For those occasions the included metal shirt clip is a lifesaver Just attach it to the cable underneath of the remote and place it closer to your face. Problem solved! This headphone has the highest price/performance ratio at the current moment from everything I have tested. For $25 it's an amazing value, great sound quality, sexy design, and full android integration including volume up/down.

xiaomi
wow xiaomi is a big name in china:victory::victory:

it looks good
Maybe I should try to get one to use

Doesn't work for my Moto X 4.2

I want to buy this, I don't live in the US, I'm assuming the ones on eBay are mostly fake
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Faux - Cataclysm Nexus 5

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Doesn't work for my Moto X 4.2
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You mean volume control, right? The multifunction middle button should work for play/pause/call. I have no idea why Moto had to be different with volume control

honeybunchie said:
I want to buy this, I don't live in the US, I'm assuming the ones on eBay are mostly fake
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Faux - Cataclysm Nexus 5
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Why don't you contact Zhengnan's shop on Amazon (US) and asked them about it?

Just ordered a pair, and awaiting shipment!
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Be very careful when placing an order even with amazon where you have multiple sellers, and make sure its with Zhengnan'shop. Apparently there used to be other sellers under the same listing which turned out to be fake ones. The one I received came from Zhengnan'shop, I confirmed it to be the real deal!
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Thanks for the heads up.
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You mean volume control, right? The multifunction middle button should work for play/pause/call. I have no idea why Moto had to be different with volume control
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Right. the middle button works fine. On my wife's HTC DNA, the volume controls function as the next/previous track. I assume it's software dependent.

gunrunner25 said:
Right. the middle button works fine. On my wife's HTC DNA, the volume controls function as the next/previous track. I assume it's software dependent.
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Have you tried JAYS Headset control app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol
Not 100% sure it will resolve your problem, but still worth a shot!

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Have you tried JAYS Headset control app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol
Not 100% sure it will resolve your problem, but still worth a shot!
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yes. in the advanced options, it only recognizes the button press for the center button.

Review of SIDY DM2 HiFi in-ear headphones with DIY filters and MIC w/lots of pics!!!

This is a review of SIDY DM2 HiFi in-ear headphones with MIC. http://penonaudio.com/SIDY-DM2
After my recent review of Xiaomi Piston headphones, I made a point about being careful where you buy your headphones from, no matter how much they cost (even $25 original headphones have fake versions). Since I was only able to provide a trusted link on Amazon US to purchase Pistons, I received a lot of inquires asking about where to get these outside of US. The store I highly recommended was http://www.penonaudio.com (also, they have eBay store http://stores.ebay.com/bigbargainonline). These guys sell everything legit, they are an authorized distributor for most of the products in their store which also means a valid manufacturer warranty, and overall provide a great support and excellent shipping service with very careful packaging. But what is most important - they offer a lot of rare headphone gems from Asian manufacturers at a very reasonable discounted prices. Instead of doing my own research for the next pair of in-ear headphones to review, I put my trust into their hands and asked Penonaudio to give me their recommendation. Now after I received DM2 - I couldn't be happier because this is one pair of amazing headphones with DIY bonus I haven't seen before. Let's take a closer look.
This time I was a little less surprised with a tin can packaging box DM2 arrived in since I experience similar one from Astrotec I reviewed before. I still think its a great way to present your product and to ensure the packaging box will be used later since you can find a lot of great uses for a tin can. Inside, beside headphones itself, SIDY included a very impressive collection of eartip accessories, interchangeable duct filters, and a pair of soft silicone earhooks for behind-the-ear fitment. It's always great to have a selection of eartips to make sure you find the best fitment to ensure a perfect seal - #1 contributing factor to get the best sound! Here they included 2 pairs of double flange tips, 3 pairs of S/M/L regular wide opening eartips, and 3 pairs of S/M/L original narrow opening Audio-Technica branded eartips. 2 other pairs were used for extra duct filter "packaging". Typically, that's all that you get for tweaking the sound - different sizes for your ear fitment and going between wide and narrow opening to change the sound signature. With SIDY DM2 there is a little surprise which adds DIY capability to change the sound even further. Included are 3 pairs of interchangeable filter ducts, color coded for different sound characteristic. These filter ducts are threaded on one side and securely screw into the shell of earpieces. Red one - designated for a balanced sound, Black one - for enhanced bass sound, and Silver one - for mid-centric sound. I do have to note that Silver duct was included with my pair of DM2, but moving forward I was informed it probably not going to be included with a package due to a sound signature which is not necessary a desirable one (I will not go into too much details, just that it cuts too much of low frequency content).
I will talk about the sound a little bit later, but for now let look more into the design of these headphones. Without a doubt DIY bonus is very unique, but so does the design shape of these earpieces. With a solid metal housing, these have a very interesting shape which obviously contributes to internal acoustics of the sound. At the same time, the tapered down shape can feel a bit slippery between your fingers when you insert these into your ears. Another less favorable comment, I wish they should have a little longer strain relief of the cable at the earpiece. OK, those are probably the ONLY two critical comments I have about these headphones - everything else is done to a perfection! DM2 comes in two variants, one with MIC/phone control and OFC cable and the other one for audio only with Silver wires cable (the one I got). Cable insulation is made with a durable TPE material, where cable is not too thin, a bit springy, tangle free, and with no microphonics. I was a bit surprised there was no chin slider, especially on Silver audio cable version, but I can live without it. 3.5mm plug is gold plated and 270deg angled for convenience. Though I haven't tested MIC version of the cable, I'm sure it has multifunction button for play/pause/call and Android/iOS phone/playback controls.
Now comes the fun part - sound test! I already mentioned about silver duct and will not go into more details since most likely it will not be included in future shipments (no loss here). Black filter duct added substantial amount of sub-bass rumble to satisfy even a basshead demand, but of course you have to pay a price of a little bloated low end and reduction in mids level due to overpowering bass. But once you move to a Red filter duct - you are rewarded with a sound heaven!!! I found the best combination that worked for me was with Audio-Technica largest tips. I didn't even have to do too much of burn-in, 4-5hr of running a pink loop sealed a deal for me! DM2 has a perfectly balanced warm transparent sound I heard in a while! Starting with a low end, even with red duct you get an enhanced bass quantity extended down to sub-bass layer and a fast punchy mid-bass. It's very well controlled, detailed, and separated without spilling or overpowering mids, and actually got a bit tighter even after a short burn-in. Mids are very well detailed and sound natural. I absolutely love the clarity of upper mids and top end which makes vocals sounds very clear, lush, and natural. Not too bright or pushed back, in my opinion these headphones are definitely not v-shaped (despite fun factor of enhanced bass quantity). Treble is very detailed and clear as well, not too bright yet still with a pleasant sparkle, very easy on your ears without fatigue while listening for extended period. Definitely don't have to worry about sibilance, the sound is very smooth. And if that wasn't enough, the soundstage is quite wide with a detailed instrument placement which is surprising for in-ear headphones. Also, it was equally easy to drive it from a dedicated DAP and my Note 2.
Overall, I was VERY impressed with a sound quality of these in-ear headphones. I know some might think I have "new toy syndrome" hyping these up, but honestly I'm comparing it to other dynamic and multi-driver IEMs that cost hundreds more, and with an exception of sound being not as detailed or a bit thinner, at $65 these stand up to other headphones that cost double or triple as much. I know the Asian market has a bad rep for counterfeits and fake headphones, but at the same time it's filled with small lesser known companies that produce simply amazing and unique headphones that I find to be a true sound gems! SIDY and DM2 is definitely one of them which I highly recommend. And of course, Penonaudio is among top trusted places where you can collect these gems at a very reasonable price!
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With a current setup of red filter duct and audio-technica largest eartip, it blows out of the water most of the single driver dynamic or single driver balanced armature in-ears I have tested with an exception of RE-400 (regular non-balanced review coming up shortly, since RE-400B was balanced version for HM-700). RE-400 doesn't have as much bass, but has midrange details that I value a lot. Just in two different categories. When it comes to multi-driver BA IEMs, they offer a bit more details, but I can tell you that DM2 comes close to ATH-IM03, though IM03 sound will be thicker and more detailed, but not $300 better.

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With a current setup of red filter duct and audio-technica largest eartip, it blows out of the water most of the single driver dynamic or single driver balanced armature in-ears I have tested with an exception of RE-400 (regular non-balanced review coming up shortly, since RE-400B was balanced version for HM-700). RE-400 doesn't have as much bass, but has midrange details that I value a lot. Just in two different categories. When it comes to multi-driver BA IEMs, they offer a bit more details, but I can tell you that DM2 comes close to ATH-IM03, though IM03 sound will be thicker and more detailed, but not $300 better.
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Hi! Thanks for the review. I was considering getting the DUNU DN-1000 but after reading your review i really don't know what to do. I have the X5 too and pairing it with the Phonaks PFE 113 but I found they are lacking bass with the X5. So i'm looking for a nicely balanced sound but with some good bass. Any suggestion, please? Thanks!

addsfsds said:
Hi! Thanks for the review. I was considering getting the DUNU DN-1000 but after reading your review i really don't know what to do. I have the X5 too and pairing it with the Phonaks PFE 113 but I found they are lacking bass with the X5. So i'm looking for a nicely balanced sound but with some good bass. Any suggestion, please? Thanks!
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Ciao, man! Just replied to you on head-fi in X5 thread Hopefully "mochill" in there will be able to chime in since I believe he has DN1k, but honest DM2 is a great value and sound fantastic.

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Ciao, man! Just replied to you on head-fi in X5 thread Hopefully "mochill" in there will be able to chime in since I believe he has DN1k, but honest DM2 is a great value and sound fantastic.
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Ciao!! Thanks for the replies, I prefer to continue here as the X5 thread is a bit too much crowded Mochill came in and now i'm confused about what he said in various Ostry kc06A (the new variant) threads.. Can you please tell me a bit more about the DM2 (paired with the X5) and the bass response? I still love my PFE but bass is very weak, they sound too flat now :\ I just need some punchy bass and i'll be happy

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Ciao!! Thanks for the replies, I prefer to continue here as the X5 thread is a bit too much crowded Mochill came in and now i'm confused about what he said in various Ostry kc06A (the new variant) threads.. Can you please tell me a bit more about the DM2 (paired with the X5) and the bass response? I still love my PFE but bass is very weak, they sound too flat now :\ I just need some punchy bass and i'll be happy
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There not going to be a limit to variants because of all these great little budget headphones As I mentioned before, IM03 is my favorite IEM right now, but it's very pricey. DM2 is a great budget alternative. It has a nicely balanced sound and a mid-bass hump which results in a fast driving bass punch. You also get bass extension down to sub-level with a nice texture, but it's not overpowering. It pairs up nicely with X5, but keep in mind with fw1.2 it will sound a little warmer and with fw2.0 update it will be a bit more cleaner (I hope FiiO will find some happy medium in fw2.1 lol!!!). Regarding Ostry KC06, a lot of people are raving about it. I should have KC06 sometime next week, and also I should receive KC06A sometime in June (their first production batch was sold out within a week, they have to manufacture 2nd batch now). If you can wait a month, I will be able to compare DM2 to KC06 and KC06A. I'm also waiting for MOE-SS01, supposed to be the same as one of those JVC in-ears.

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There not going to be a limit to variants because of all these great little budget headphones As I mentioned before, IM03 is my favorite IEM right now, but it's very pricey. DM2 is a great budget alternative. It has a nicely balanced sound and a mid-bass hump which results in a fast driving bass punch. You also get bass extension down to sub-level with a nice texture, but it's not overpowering. It pairs up nicely with X5, but keep in mind with fw1.2 it will sound a little warmer and with fw2.0 update it will be a bit more cleaner (I hope FiiO will find some happy medium in fw2.1 lol!!!). Regarding Ostry KC06, a lot of people are raving about it. I should have KC06 sometime next week, and also I should receive KC06A sometime in June (their first production batch was sold out within a week, they have to manufacture 2nd batch now). If you can wait a month, I will be able to compare DM2 to KC06 and KC06A. I'm also waiting for MOE-SS01, supposed to be the same as one of those JVC in-ears.
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Hey man, this sounds just so good!! I'm really looking forward to read about your comparisons, it seems like we both like the same sound signature from what I read and the IM03 are the IEM i really wanted to get but i can't Paid 30 minutes ago for my university fees, no more money for months
If you want to get the KC06A earlier you could use mistertao.com Cheers!!!!!

addsfsds said:
Hey man, this sounds just so good!! I'm really looking forward to read about your comparisons, it seems like we both like the same sound signature from what I read and the IM03 are the IEM i really wanted to get but i can't Paid 30 minutes ago for my university fees, no more money for months
If you want to get the KC06A earlier you could use mistertao.com Cheers!!!!!
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I'm all about commercial EDM (Avicii, Afrojack, Showtek, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, R3hab, Mike Candys, etc.). So it's mostly synthesized music with a powerful beats and vocals. I like enhanced bass (a little of sub-bass rumble for a nice low end texture) and mid-bass hump to get that strong beat with a fast attack. And I'm moving away from v-shaped sound signature since I want to hear vocals loud and clear. So, I'm trying to focus mostly on balanced in-ears with bass enhancement (but not basshead type).
DM2 fits that signature. Just keep in mind, they do have a slightly odd shape which could be slippery toward the end of the shell (due to narrowing down) - but overall you can leave with that. Just have to be careful with a cable because strain relied is shorter.
Regarding Ostry, I was actually contacted by them directly, and they are sending me review samples. KC06 is available right now, while KC06A has to wait for a second batch. I have done so many headphones reviews (check out my signature link with all the reviews I have done on XDA), and post across so many different websites - I get contacted by a lot of companies asking me to review their products, but as you can see it's a lot of work (don't want anybody to think reviews are just a way to get free stuff).

I'm mostly into Rock, Jazz and live recordings (Beatles, Muse, Black Keys, Franz Ferdinand, EST etc) and i like a balanced sound with some bass "action", i'm annoyed at how the PFEs sounds "boring" paired with the X5, that's why i need a more "fun" IEM
I'm really intrigued by these DM2 and i think I'll eventually get them when I'll get some money, the comparison with the IM03 is just too tempting!
I read a lot of your reviews so I know who you are And it's great to see that the time spent reviewing is rewarded with samples! It must be absolutely great to have the chance to listen to all these beauties! And I really can't wait to read the comparisons between the Ostrys!
My IEM story is pretty short.. I started feeling the need of something better in 2003-2004 (I was 16 years old) and bought my first IEMS, the Koss sparkplugs ( that farting bass! xD), then bought my first "strange" pair after 2 years, the Crossroads MylarOne XB, i've been in love with them so much! Then, after a lot of years, bought the PFE 113 in 2010 as my personal graduation gift, i love them so much! The year after (thanks to head.fi xD) i also bought the Panasonic RP-HJE900. Those were some bad ass and fun to hear IEM! End of the story. I still have all of them in working order but the Panas..While in China, I went to the gym, then went home to the campus and washed the pants with the poor babies and let them soak overnight..the result was a faulty right channel...It broke my heart that I couldn't buy them back!
Sorry about the long story Have a good day!

Quick update: After reading mochill changed his idea and all the hype around and after reading that a user said they sound like a refined with more bass version of the PFE 112, I just ordered the tenores! I think I'll still get the DM 2 as I'm having a summer job and these IEMs are not as expensive as shures and others so i can afford to buy another pair..damn head-fi xD

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Quick update: After reading mochill changed his idea and all the hype around and after reading that a user said they sound like a refined with more bass version of the PFE 112, I just ordered the tenores! I think I'll still get the DM 2 as I'm having a summer job and these IEMs are not as expensive as shures and others so i can afford to buy another pair..damn head-fi xD
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Which one are these? Zero Audio Tenore ZH-DX200-CT or something else?

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Which one are these? Zero Audio Tenore ZH-DX200-CT or something else?
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They are exactly the Zero Audio Tenore ZH-DX200-CT, on amazon.com i found them for $49 shipped, couldn't resists having a bit of money left on the prepaid card

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They are exactly the Zero Audio Tenore ZH-DX200-CT, on amazon.com i found them for $49 shipped, couldn't resists having a bit of money left on the prepaid card
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That's not bad shipped to Italy. Btw, that Amazon review is too much fun. When you read through all the comment afterwards, it's like a head-fi discussion on Amazon lol!!!