[visanj]

Hi
 
Could anyone in this forum please let me know which is the best IEM for Galaxy S2? The reason for mentioning Galaxy S2 is it has bad sound quality and I don't want to buy any new phone as of now. I am looking for IEM which can sound good with S2
 
Please let me know if anyone of you can help me out in this
 
Thanks

 

[planx]

Any IEM can be good for the Galaxy S2 depending on your preferences. Just asking for IEMs for the S2 is so arbitrary that we have no idea what your preferences are in terms of Portability, amping, music preferences, sound preferences, budget, and etc. And no, the S2 isn't a bad sounding player. It's certainly not the greatest, but it does manage to sound pretty good. My brother has one and I think it sounds better than my iPhone 4 through the headphone jack unamped.

 

[Mingus Ah Um]

I agree with planx.  
 
I have the S2 and occasionally use my Shure SE215's.  I don't think they sound bad at all, especially considering I only spent $100 on them. But I don't use my Galaxy as a source very often.  Still...I think if you are looking to keep your cost low, the Shure's will work great.

 

[Lateness]

Don't forget to root and install voodoo sound!
 
That is essential!

 

[visanj]

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Any IEM can be good for the Galaxy S2 depending on your preferences. Just asking for IEMs for the S2 is so arbitrary that we have no idea what your preferences are in terms of Portability, amping, music preferences, sound preferences, budget, and etc. And no, the S2 isn't a bad sounding player. It's certainly not the greatest, but it does manage to sound pretty good. My brother has one and I think it sounds better than my iPhone 4 through the headphone jack unamped.

 
 
I'm not sure if you people are referring to International S2 model as there are many S2 versions and International S2 version has bad sound quality. Anyways I have FIIO E17 DAC/AMP and Clip+ player and right now I'm using Brainwavz M2 IEM but I want to directly use IEM with Galaxy S2 directly without any amp so I can listen to music anytime I want
 
When I listen my S2 using Brainwavz M2 I'm not that satisfied. Thats why I'm asking if there are any IEMs which can forgive S2's poor sound quality

 

[planx]

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I'm not sure if you people are referring to International S2 model as there are many S2 versions and International S2 version has bad sound quality. Anyways I have FIIO E17 DAC/AMP and Clip+ player and right now I'm using Brainwavz M2 IEM but I want to directly use IEM with Galaxy S2 directly without any amp so I can listen to music anytime I want
 
When I listen my S2 using Brainwavz M2 I'm not that satisfied. Thats why I'm asking if there are any IEMs which can forgive S2's poor sound quality

 
Yes, yes I am. I think it sounds good. Maybe your files were poor?
 

 

[Sycho]

My Galaxy S2 sounds terrible compared to my on-board audio using headphones like the ATH-M50 and Sennheiser HD 598. They will make your music more sibilant, and will reduce the soundstage and position by a lot compared to a modern MB's on-board audio. Your best bet is to look for IEMs that are not harsh in the highs.

 

[visanj]

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My Galaxy S2 sounds terrible compared to my on-board audio using headphones like the ATH-M50 and Sennheiser HD 598. They will make your music more sibilant, and will reduce the soundstage and position by a lot compared to a modern MB's on-board audio. Your best bet is to look for IEMs that are not harsh in the highs.

 
Thanks for your info... I have already thinking to buy Sennheiser IE80 (as discussed in another thread) but thats for my Clip+ player. So I'm thinking if IE80 will sound good with Galaxy S2
 
Any opinion please?

 

[Sycho]

I am planning to get a Clip+, and I would put my bets that it would be much better compared to the S2 player (my Sansa E200 sounded much better). S2's EQ is only so limited, and much of the poor quality cannot be fixed with EQ. Your best bet is to carry around your Clip+ and your S2. If you really do plan to use your S2 with a pair of headphones, look for those with "smooth treble"/low sibilance headphones, more fun rather than analytical, and the rest such as positioning is your decision. Just do not expect any form of soundstage, expect recessed frequencies when you use your EQ, expect more sibilance, and do not expect too much from quality. I personally had to reduce the 8k frequency 3db to make my music less sibilant for my Image S2m.

 

[hitme987]

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I am planning to get a Clip+, and I would put my bets that it would be much better compared to the S2 player (my Sansa E200 sounded much better). S2's EQ is only so limited, and much of the poor quality cannot be fixed with EQ. Your best bet is to carry around your Clip+ and your S2. If you really do plan to use your S2 with a pair of headphones, look for those with "smooth treble"/low sibilance headphones, more fun rather than analytical, and the rest such as positioning is your decision. Just do not expect any form of soundstage, expect recessed frequencies when you use your EQ, expect more sibilance, and do not expect too much from quality. I personally had to reduce the 8k frequency 3db to make my music less sibilant for my Image S2m.

I have a sansa clip zip (SQ = Clip+) as well as Galaxy S2, Clip zip Sound is a lot neutral,balanced and detailed than S2, so go with the above recommendation