Audiophile Headphone help

[samsailo]

I am presently using Creative Ep 630 in ear headphone,though they sound quite impressive but I wanted to upgrade to a better headphone. I strictly wanted in-ear phones as I travel often.

I am considering the sennheiser cx 95 but I happen to read so many reviews about sennheisers that they sound quiet good but tends to decrease in volume as time passed and they even stopped sounding, many people said they have to even change the sets for a pair of new ones. What are your opinion about sennheisers? what about some other brands...either than Bose.

What better options do I have out there, I can spend 5-6k for it, and strictly for music on the go..a pair with excellent bass reproduction is desired.

 

[Hi-Fi]

I have been using Sennheiser's for years and find them simply fantastic. I own four different hi end models and have never had any such problems of decreasing volume. I have had problems of the transducer comming loose when they are dropped, but thats easy to fix. Nothing more serious than that.

 

[unleash_me]

If you are after what the 'title' of the thread suggests, then I'm afraid you might want to stretch your budget quite generously.

However, from the types of earphones you mentioned, I assume you are comfortable with them. Here's something to read on in those lines...

Best 5 headphones - CNET Reviews
Best Headphones - Review of the Top 10 Best Headphones
Group test: iPod upgrade earphones - AVReview Accessories reviews

Cheers.

 

[keith_correa]

beyerdynamic DTX 50
Shure SE110
Ultimate Ears SuperFi 3 Studio
Goldring - GX-200


Skullcandy SC SBW3.5
V-MODA Bass Freq
Denon AH-C551
Radius Atomic Bass
Sennheiser CX 95
Sennheiser CX 500
Etymotic ER-6i

 

[mridulgoel]

Bro

Check out

Goldring - GX100
Goldring - GX200

They are simply good, and are budgetly priced as well...

visit there website, and you will knw...

 

[keith_correa]

Bro

Check out

Goldring - GX100
Goldring - GX200

They are simply good, and are budgetly priced as well...

visit there website, and you will knw...

Mridul, do you know what the prices are in India and where 2 buy? BTW, I'm in Mumbai.

 

[mridulgoel]

Mridul, do you know what the prices are in India and where 2 buy? BTW, I'm in Mumbai.

Goldring - Price List

GX-100 = Rs.2650
GX-200 = Rs.4650
DR-50 = Rs.2650
DR-100 = Rs.4650 (approx)
DR-150 = Rs. ??? (Need to check out)
NSG-1000 = Rs.11,500 (Noise Cancellation)

 

[anm]

where to get them in delhi at a reasonable price?

 

[mridulgoel]

where to get them in delhi at a reasonable price?

Buddy

let me know, wt model you are looking at....

we will provide you the same...

 

[Jith77]

luv the dr150....if the rest of the range is like them, they are better for the price than more famous ones like senns

 

[samsailo]

The Goldring GX 200 seemed good, others are all noise cancelling. But where do i find these headdies in India

 

[CLEARCUT]

the goldring gx 200 seemed good, others are all noise cancelling. But where do i find these headdies in india

try sennheiser px 100 beware of duplicate which are common in all top brand resembles like original and cheap offered in ebay and every where in grey market. If they come cheap get a demo and buy or otherwise try to purchase from original dealer with warranty.

 

[BLASTO]

Hey, make sure you like audiophile quality sound before you jump in.

The audiophile headphones specialize in spacial placement of instruments, imaging and richness rather than boosted bass.

If you are using the creative products (not sure of the particular headphone), you are probably looking for more bass.

Below are good choices

Sennheiser - CX95 - Best in bass!
Klipsch - S4 or custom 1 (custom 1 has better bass and S4 has better overall tonality - same price)

BTW, RE2's lack bass when compared with the above but have a better highs.

Audiophile range..

Shure SE210 - great clarity on the expense of BASS.

 

[soulforged]

I've been using RE2 for a while now...has very good clarity and soundstaging...bass is adequate as per my taste but noise isolation is not high...

Try Klipsch S4...very good VFM...

BTW...are brands like Etymotic, UE, Shure etc. available in India?

 

[samsailo]

I find a deal of Rs 7800 for the Monster Beats tour in ear headphone in the US. I guess I shall go for that. Any criticism?

 

[sound and music]

Try Philips SHP9000. I found it better than Senn 595 in sound quality. There are numerous reviews at Headfi and other places. A value for money product. It is also available in Indian markets around Rs. 4000. You could also replace the wire if you wish to do that besides it also comes with a nice carry bag.

 

[Amarbir[Lynx-India]]

Hi There ,
We Resell Head direct And Soundmagic IEM .The Pl-11 Has Excellent Bass and Is Value for Money That wise .You Can Try Your Hands On The Soundmagic IEMS Also .

 

[adityavj]

The best IEMs for you depends a lot on the sort of music you listen to. Nothing beats Etymotic for clarity, separation and highs. I own Etys and can vouch for them. Shure gives great Bass and Klipsch Image S4 has been hailed as an overall great performer

Beware of Senns since a lot of high quality replicas are in the market. Also, Senns aren't the best VFM.

Also consider investing in a Fiio E5 or E1 amp for getting the best out of your IEMs.

Altec Lansing sells a range of IEMs, made by liecnsing technology from Etymotic and Ultimate Ears. A Balanced Armature UHP606 model is available on Amazon for $25 after 75% discount - best value I have ever seen.

 

[spirovious]

very costly HPs-

Headphones

 

[hemantwaghe]

if budget no bar ,why not Grado?

Grado Labs, Inc.