[REVIEW] SoundMAGIC E10, E30, EH11 and P30 – New Magic - Page 2

Wow...I'm actually quite shocked that the e30s are THIS good.  I just got my pair last week and I've been using them virtually all weekend.  They sound fantastic.  So good, that I'm almost thinking of selling my GR07s.  Yes, the GR07s are better technically, but I really do not think they are over 4 times better than the Soundmagics.  I'm still shocked that I'm thinking this way.  I doubt I'll ever sell the VSonics, but just having a headphone that sounds so good for being 40 bucks is really just surprising to me.  It is simply the GR07s little brother.  They sound so similar (with more low end quantity on the SM it seems).

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Originally Posted by dbdynsty25 

Wow...I'm actually quite shocked that the e30s are THIS good.  I just got my pair last week and I've been using them virtually all weekend.  They sound fantastic.  So good, that I'm almost thinking of selling my GR07s.  Yes, the GR07s are better technically, but I really do not think they are over 4 times better than the Soundmagics.  I'm still shocked that I'm thinking this way.  I doubt I'll ever sell the VSonics, but just having a headphone that sounds so good for being 40 bucks is really just surprising to me.  It is simply the GR07s little brother.  They sound so similar (with more low end quantity on the SM it seems).

How's the fit on them compared to the GR07?

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Originally Posted by -y0- 

How's the fit on them compared to the GR07?

 

There are pluses and minuses.  On the plus side, you can barely tell they are there...they are a bit smaller and lighter than the 07s and the cable is thinner so it stays over your ear a bit better.  However, the biggest downside is the shallower fit.  I use the stock large tips on the 07s and the large (white) Sony Hybrids on the e30s and they just don't seem like they are in very far.  I tried the bi-flanges that came with them, but those are a little small for my canals, so I'm still on the Hybrids.  They fit, they just don't feel like they are in far enough, but they sound great so obviously they are.  I guess I just prefer the deeper penetration, or maybe it's just what I'm used to.

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Originally Posted by dbdynsty25 

There are pluses and minuses.  On the plus side, you can barely tell they are there...they are a bit smaller and lighter than the 07s and the cable is thinner so it stays over your ear a bit better.  However, the biggest downside is the shallower fit.  I use the stock large tips on the 07s and the large (white) Sony Hybrids on the e30s and they just don't seem like they are in very far.  I tried the bi-flanges that came with them, but those are a little small for my canals, so I'm still on the Hybrids.  They fit, they just don't feel like they are in far enough, but they sound great so obviously they are.  I guess I just prefer the deeper penetration, or maybe it's just what I'm used to.

 

Nice, so I'm assuming they're good for the gym?
 

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Originally Posted by -y0- 

Nice, so I'm assuming they're good for the gym?

 

Haven't taken them to the gym yet, but will tomorrow.  Only thing I'm worried about is the shallow fit and sweat...thus making them fall out of my ears.  The JVC FX67s I've been using are fine for that, but they simply aren't in the same league as far as sound goes.

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Originally Posted by ClieOS 

That's how I felt when I wrote the review as well. It reminds me a lot of GR07.

 

Yeah, I didn't want to completely rip off your initial statement, but the whole reason I even bought the e30s is because you put them in the same sentence with the 07s, lol.  I wanted something that sounded like the 07s but cheaper so I could use them at the gym without worrying about having to replace a 170 dollar headphone.  For 40 bucks, these e30s are simply a steal.  Obviously not as technically detailed as the 07s, but with a little more low end without EQ.  Otherwise, it seems the mids and the highs are pretty comparable (with the 07s pulling ahead in terms of accuracy and extension).  Basically perfect for the gym...assuming they stay in my ears of course.  We'll see soon.

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Originally Posted by dbdynsty25 

Haven't taken them to the gym yet, but will tomorrow.  Only thing I'm worried about is the shallow fit and sweat...thus making them fall out of my ears.  The JVC FX67s I've been using are fine for that, but they simply aren't in the same league as far as sound goes.

 

Nice! keep me updated, I've been looking for good earphones for the gym that was under $50 that went over the ear without memory wire.
 

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Originally Posted by ClieOS 

I have the oldest generation of PL30 so the cable is a bit thin. The cable on E30 is a little thicker but still quite soft - more like PL30 on handling and not like the rubber type on PL50 (which has some memory effect).

 

I have not problem with the cable on GR07. It is not the softest on the world but it secures well on my ear even without the ear guide. My problem with PL30 is more on the nozzle design (angle) and the eartips. E30 is better than PL30 on both.

 

can you compare any of these directly to the PL30 as i used to have them. I loved the pl30s soundstage, and surprisingly decent clarity in treble, but the bass was a bit muddy and the mids were not as smooth as i'd like.

do any of soundmagic's newer offerings beat the PL30 or improve upon its sound signature?

So should I upgrade. I do like the PL50's or is it not worth it? I have the HT-21 from your recommendation are they are great for the price.

how do the E30's would pair with the cMoyBB V2.03 (configured for low impedance phones)???