Gandasaputra
100+ Head-Fier
The author should've asked joker to be part of the IEM testing
Hey Joker,
I had been using a pair of VSonic GR02 Bass Edition IEMs for near about 2 years, and I loved them. Then the biflange tips fell off somewhere and they weren't the same again, and then they gave up on me completely, and I got a set of HiSound Wooduo 2 as a replacement/apparent upgrade. They are good, but I really did not like them that much. The bass is good, but covers a lot of the other frequencies. So now I was in the process of researching and procuring another set of IEMs, and I had kind of shortlisted Sony MH1C and VSonic VSD1. If there are any other options you would recommend, I would be glad to hear about it. My budget is not much, max to max around 50-70$ range. My concerns/thoughts about the other 2 are:
Sony MH1C - Not Officially available in India, but getting it on ebay India for INR 1200 (thats roughly 20$, so that brings a doubt to my mind, are they fake? they are probably imported/grey market items).
VSonic VSD1 - Available for about INR 3500 (60$)
Now I have learnt that the MH1C cable is Bad (if not fake that is), and that the VSD1 though good overall, the bass isn't That much.
Can you give me a comparison of these 2 with GR02s and Wooduos? Will they really be an upgrade or just a replacement? Do you think the MH1C can be available for 20$?
PS you might also want to try a Philips SHE3580 or SHE3590 - they're very inexpensive and close to the GR02BE in sound quality.
A revolution may be on its way to change the audio scene:
http://www.technologyreview.com/view/512496/first-graphene-audio-speaker-easily-outperforms-traditional-designs/
http://www.extremetech.com/electronics/150646-berkeley-creates-the-first-graphene-earphones-and-unsurprisingly-theyre-awesome
i have a question regarding audio cabling in earphones.
so the question is :
i know that connecting a speaker/receiver setup with digital connection is better than analog.
for example, hdmi is much better than the analog red/white connection.
so, what about earphones?
how does the 3.5mm connection fare with all this?
why don't they make a digital standard for earphone connection?
thank you
+1000. For people who want cheap earphones with fun sound and still new to IEM stuff, SHE3590 is all they need. But, placing Sony's hybrid tips is a must because the stock's tips are as hard as bullets. The hybrid tips make it the most comfy IEM one ever have, although the isolation doesn't improve much IMO.
Also note that it can be worn over the earit takes a practice.
I haven't tried the IM02 so I'm not sure what it sounds like. What are you looking for in comparison to the BA200?
From reading your description it sounds like a Sony EX1000 but the fit on those doesn't work for everyone and they might be hard to find these days.
Either I guess. The SD-2 is definitely a little warm of neutral but I like it quite a bit.
Dunu earphones tend to be pretty tough and the DN1000 sounds very good. It's at the upper end of your price range though.
The JVC FXT90 was pretty well-made and reminds me of the Silver Bullet in some ways, but sounds better overall. It's $100-ish.
The Shure SE215 is not really an upgrade in sound quality compared to the Silver Bullet but it's well-made and has detachable cables so if something goes wrong with the cord (as it often does) you just replace the cord. Lastly, the ATH-CKM500 is comparable in sound (albeit quite a bit bassier than the Silver Bullet), cheaper, and should be pretty durable as well.
P.S. keep in mind that it might be more cost effective to replace a $60 IEM every year than to buy a $200 one and replace it after two years.