SoundMAGIC PL30 impressions - Page 20

I like them better than my PK3s AND my PK1s

If great bass, a huge soundstage and comfort appeal to you, give them a try

I just ordered these from mp4nation.net. Can anyone tell me if they have replaceable filters? If not, is there a way to clean out the earwax, etc?

never had a problem with earwax!!

So do they have replaceable filters or not?

No, they don't

Sorry for bumping the thread a little bit, but I just ordered these today, and bought some Turbines off of a HF user yesterday. I will do a quick comparison when they both arrive.

I have PL30's, PK2 and PK3. The PL30 is pretty good for $20. I don't think it would be very good for $50. If you need something cheap, it's decent. I don't think it's in the same league in terms of sound quality as the Yuins.

I had put these away for a bit to play with new and different interesting toys. When I came back to them, my opinion hasn't changed. Man O Man I didn't think IEMs were capable of such a soundstage.
I do alot of my listening at night, in the dark.
Twice I jumped up, knowing someone was in the room with me.
These things freak me out and thats why I LOVE them.

I've just ordered them from mp4nation after reading a lot of good reviews about them. They ship a free FiiO E3 with it as well! Nice. I've ordered a E5 just a week ago, but oh well ;-) I hope they'll ship soon.

I currently own UE Metro-Fi 170, Sony EX-71, Grado SR-60. I guess they will beat the UE's and Sony's, right?

I've got a full arsenal of iems but these just do something special. They "image" like full size cans. Of course they are not and never will be full size cans but they are amazing. They have a new pro model now I'd like to check out.
PS: the Grado SR-60 is tough to beat for the money.

Comparing the Sony's in short: byebye big bass, hello better mids and highs.

One would think using a twenty something dollar headphone with expensive equipment is a waste. I am here to say, throw the best you've got at the PL-30's. If you use them with cheap components they will sound cheap. If you use them with good equipment, it pays off in spades. I actually love the bass on these things. Its not what you would call a "warm" iem and they do not plumb the depths of subwooferland but the bass is accurate. Their strongest point though is the soundstage they throw with recordings that have that information on them.

Wow lots of rave reviews for the PL30's. I'm kind of stuck deciding between the PL30's and MP21's (around same price). MP21 gives me a mic so I can it's a bit more convenient (can use with my iphone, use with Ventrilo, etc), but the PL30's would sound a little better it seems. Definitely different animals with the PL21's being more bassy and PL30's more refined.

What do you guys think? Any other comparisons between the PL30 and PL21? I've read a couple posts about the comparisons but want to hear a bit more feedback. Did you guys all order from places like focalprice and dealperfect? I'm currently using CX300's for portable stuff (possibly fake).

Also wanted to know if you guys used the Fiio E3/E5 with these. Did extra amplification improve SQ? I have an E5 coming soon so I'm curious to know that as well. Thanks in advance guys.

NuForce has an iem similiar to the PL-30 in looks and has a mic. i have not heard it but is supposed to be nice. PL-30 is always crystal clear even with complex passages.E3/E5 is another big bang for the buck product IMO.

Thanks Woody. How do you feel about the PL-21/MP-21? Would the E5 improve the sound or would an iPhone drive the PL-21/30 to their max potential already?