RHA MA450i

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The MA450i is a high spec earphone that combines RHA's renowned sound quality with seamless control of your music library and microphone.

> Noise isolating aluminium earphones with remote and microphone
> Dynamic Speaker for high definition sound with full bass
> A choice of seven silicone ear-tips for a secure comfortable fit
> Fabric braided cable for reduced tangling and prolonged cable life
> iPhone/iPod/iPad remote and microphone
> 3 year warranty

Machined from solid aluminium and housing a 10mm driver, the MA450i offers music-lovers effortless control without compromising on acoustics. RHA's signature aerophonic design delivers an impressively detailed, well-balanced sound experience.

The inline remote and mic controls volume, music and volume on your Apple device and allows calls to be answered with one click. Full call control and track selection is supported for Android and smartphone platforms.

A choice of seven pairs of soft silicone ear-tips combined with the unique aerophonic shape makes for a comfortable fit with superb noise isolation, while a 1.5m shielded fabric braided cable helps eliminate tangling, prolonging cable life.

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a_recording

Member of the Trade: Lachlanlikesathing

3.50 star(s)
May 27, 2013

Pros: Durable metal earpieces, comfortable fit, deep bass, good included accessories

Cons: Tangly cables, lacks a little clarity, driver flex

I'd like to think RHA for sending me these earphones for review.

Along with the summary below, I have posted a Youtube video review of the MA450i. If you like the video, check out my channel for more reviews

Summary

BUILD

The MA450i has an interesting build, with a reverse horn / funnel shape. This is actually the opposite of a horn speaker design in principle, and means that the MA350 fits very comfortably in the ear. The aluminium in the earpieces is very welcome and makes the earphone feel quite durable, but the fabric wrapped cable is tangly and microphonic. Luckily the MA350's are well suited for over-ear use. The strain reliefs seem a little flimsy. On both the RHA 350 and RHA 450i I experienced quite a large degree of driver flex which makes me nervous. The included selection of tips is very generous and it should be possible for most people to get a good fit.

SOUND

The MA450i is a very bassy earphone but the peak in the highs prevents it from sounding too congested or muddy. Bass is well rounded, goes very deep and is very visceral. The highs are generally soft except for a peak that lends energy to vocals. Overall definition is quite good, though they are not the fastest sounding earphones. They have an intimate soundstage but good instrument placement within that stage.

OVERALL

Because of the comfort of the earphones and the engaging sound, I think these make a good everyday pair of earphones - though perhaps they are not suited for critical listening. You definitely must like your bass to like these earphones, but they are a great little gems for the price. Driver flex is my biggest worry about these earphones, otherwise I would be giving these 4 stars.

warrenpchi

Nice review a_rec! For anyone that's curious, a_rec's also got a video review if these at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF0ePcJM67Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Fox2twenty

Formerly known as iPhone IEM

4.50 star(s)
Dec 20, 2012

Pros: Isolation, warm-yet-detailed sound, 3-year warranty, great bass

Cons: Fabric cable, not bright for treble-lovers

full review and impressions:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/641981/rha-ma450i-review-appreciation-impressions#post_8974422

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