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$100 Price Difference Justifies Monster Turbines from Klipsch S4i?

post #1 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:35pm
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As I said in my first post, this will be my first IEMs, and good earphones coming from the standard iPhone4 ones.

I did  A LOT of reviews, some favor S4i over the Turbines; while some say Turbines is the next step from S4i. Anyway, wondering if its really worth the $100(in fact $104 in Amazon lol) price difference between the two... sound quality and build quality wise. I read S4i is improved in build quality lately?

As of what I listen to, I listen mostly to rock and roll(Aerosmith, Bon Jovi) some Disney and Christmas songs, and even pop(Katy Perry). Bass I dont mind for head banging and whatnot, but not really a junkie towards it. I guess I prefer something balanced, great bass esp. on songs that uses it more, but doesnt overwhelm the rest of the music, esp to songs with low bass.

 

And oh, I wanna order from Amazon cuz Im from the Philippines, and so far, they work wonders for me. Other sites tend to have problems with credit cards from here.

MANY THANKS!

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post #2 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:42pm
100 dollar price difference? Are you talking about the turbine pro gold? The regular one is 85 dollars on Amazon now. I don't really like the s4. Are you willing to look at other earphones? Re-0 or RE-zero are both pretty solid.
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post #3 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:43pm
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Originally Posted by ChristmaSFnatic View Post

As I said in my first post, this will be my first IEMs, and good earphones coming from the standard iPhone4 ones.

I did  A LOT of reviews, some favor S4i over the Turbines; while some say Turbines is the next step from S4i. Anyway, wondering if its really worth the $100(in fact $104 in Amazon lol) price difference between the two... sound quality and build quality wise. I read S4i is improved in build quality lately?

As of what I listen to, I listen mostly to rock and roll(Aerosmith, Bon Jovi) some Disney and Christmas songs, and even pop(Katy Perry). Bass I dont mind for head banging and whatnot, but not really a junkie towards it. I guess I prefer something balanced, great bass esp. on songs that uses it more, but doesnt overwhelm the rest of the music, esp to songs with low bass.

 

And oh, I wanna order from Amazon cuz Im from the Philippines, and so far, they work wonders for me. Other sites tend to have problems with credit cards from here.

MANY THANKS!


You could get a refurb Turbine from Monster's website for $50.

 

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post #4 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:43pm
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No, just regular ones with Control Talk. I forgot to mention(and Im sorry), that I need it for my iPhone. Also Turbine Pearls or regular Turbines with Control Talk are of same price(just cents difference).

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post #5 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:45pm
koss has a remote/mic adapter for like 5 bucks.
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post #6 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:47pm
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You could get a refurb Turbine from Monster's website for $50.

 


I've been looking for a pair but they haven't been in stock for awhile.
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post #7 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by Dacrazydude View Post

100 dollar price difference? Are you talking about the turbine pro gold? The regular one is 85 dollars on Amazon now. I don't really like the s4. Are you willing to look at other earphones? Re-0 or RE-zero are both pretty solid.

They are not available in Amazon, or atleast not directly from them. Also, I researched about it, is it true that their build quality is the main problem? Has it been fixed now?



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Originally Posted by mbamg View Post


You could get a refurb Turbine from Monster's website for $50.

 


http://www.monstercable.com/outletstore/linelist.asp That one right? None for now... :(
 

 

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post #8 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by ChristmaSFnatic View Post

No, just regular ones with Control Talk. I forgot to mention(and Im sorry), that I need it for my iPhone. Also Turbine Pearls or regular Turbines with Control Talk are of same price(just cents difference).



Turbines are decent, but at $100 more than the already overpriced S4i it's not worth it. I would at most spend the $50 on the refurbs and like Dacrazydude said get the adapter for $5.

 

Edit: I see that they don't have any left. You should take a look at some other IEMs.


Edited by mbamg - 2/7/12 at 12:50pm
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post #9 of 18
2/7/12 at 12:55pm
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Originally Posted by mbamg View Post



Turbines are decent, but at $100 more than the already overpriced S4i it's not worth it. I would at most spend the $50 on the refurbs and like Dacrazydude said get the adapter for $5.

 

Edit: I see that they don't have any left. You should take a look at some other IEMs.



Yeah I read a lot, and as I said, I prefer to get them thru Amazon, cuz not only do I trust them, they have great warranty or exchange.

How do these adapter work?

 

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post #10 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:15pm
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Originally Posted by ChristmaSFnatic View Post



Yeah I read a lot, and as I said, I prefer to get them thru Amazon, cuz not only do I trust them, they have great warranty or exchange.

How do these adapter work?

 


You plug in the headphones into the adapter, then you plug the adapter (which probably has a TRRS connector) into the source. You control the mic through the adapter. It's a shame that you're only getting stuff through Amazon, as Xears might fit the bill.

 

 


Edited by mbamg - 2/7/12 at 1:18pm
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post #11 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:22pm

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Turbine-High-Performance-In-Ear-Speakers/dp/B001LNO722

 

87.58 for a brand new direct from amazon. 85.78 shipped for J & R's which is also a reputable source.

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post #12 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:24pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mbamg View Post


You plug in the headphones into the adapter, then you plug the adapter (which probably has a TRRS connector) into the source. You control the mic through the adapter. It's a shame that you're only getting stuff through Amazon, as Xears might fit the bill.

 

 


But I cant change tracks right? Just mic and maybe play/pause?
 

 



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Originally Posted by Dacrazydude View Post

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Turbine-High-Performance-In-Ear-Speakers/dp/B001LNO722

 

87.58 for a brand new direct from amazon. 85.78 shipped for J & R's which is also a reputable source.



Thanks but need one with the Control Talk.

 

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post #13 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:26pm
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Originally Posted by Dacrazydude View Post

http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Turbine-High-Performance-In-Ear-Speakers/dp/B001LNO722

 

87.58 for a brand new direct from amazon. 85.78 shipped for J & R's which is also a reputable source.


 

He lives in the Philippines, so free shipping doesn't apply. J&R doesn't ship outside the US and Canada.


Edited by mbamg - 2/7/12 at 1:31pm
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post #14 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:43pm
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Guys, I was also looking at the MEElectronics CC51p, but no volume controls, I need it cuz I do a lot of jogging and in the gym, its a hassle pulling out my iPhone. So any more suggestions?

I really NEED mic/remote/volume...

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post #15 of 18
2/7/12 at 1:48pm
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Originally Posted by ChristmaSFnatic View Post

Guys, I was also looking at the MEElectronics CC51p, but no volume controls, I need it cuz I do a lot of jogging and in the gym, its a hassle pulling out my iPhone. So any more suggestions?

I really NEED mic/remote/volume...


Sadly you're out of luck. For some reason no one's selling these sort of adapters >$50.

 

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