Reviews by Fox2twenty

Fox2twenty

Formerly known as iPhone IEM
Pros: Isolation, warm-yet-detailed sound, 3-year warranty, great bass
Cons: Fabric cable, not bright for treble-lovers

Fox2twenty

Formerly known as iPhone IEM
Pros: resonant bass, wide soundstage, stereo effect
Cons: bass can be boomy, v-shaped signature, linear soundstage is wide only
 
These were free on Cyber-Monday; thank you to the Deals thread!
If you got these on the deal or not, let us know over here --> http://www.head-fi.org/t/639086/rosewill-rhts-12004-quite-shocked-at-the-quality#post_8942097
 
 

 

 

 
These Rosewood RHTS-12004 woodies are really a nice surprise.  They definitely have the "consumer-friendly" v-shaped signature.  However, the sound is more cohesive than an iem like the M6p.  In comparison, the M6 is more v-shaped and the Rosewills are more u-shaped with better extension in the bass and treble.  For reference, my other budget style iems are the M6p and new Apple EarPods.
 
Bass:  The bass is much more resonant than the M6 or the new Apple EarPods.  It really combines the best of both worlds from my other budget iems:  The RHTS-12004's have the in-ear isolation of the M6 and therefore have a  little more punch than the EarPods, but they also have a vent like the EarPods and are therefore more airy and fluid compared to the M6.  The sub-bass definitely reaches lower and has much better "rumble."
 
Mids:  The midrange is slightly recessed.  Better than M6, worse than EarPods.  The mids are similar to the M6 due to the u-shaped signature, but the sound is more coherent and "together" with the RHTS-12004's for some reason. EDIT - nevermind, I'm listening to Eruption by Van Halen and the electric guitar sounds wonderful and realistic - I can even tell by the note decay that the sound is coming from an amp stack.  So maybe the midrange seems recessed sometimes when the "fun" mid-bass overpowers the mids.
 
Highs:  The treble is really good and much preferred to my other budget phones.  The treble is slightly rolled off like the other two, but somehow still seems to have better extension.  I think the lower treble is pushed forward a little and the extended treble is there, but way back in the mix. 
 
Presentation:  One of the strengths of the RHTS-12004 to me is the wide soundstage.  It isn't tall or deep, but the width and left-right separation can be very well layered at times.  Instead of having a "spherical" stage, or even a "rectangular" stage, the stage is more linear, as if the sounds and instruments have to line up in line with the ears and then separate from the inside out.  It's not very 3-D, but is actually very coherent and layered at times.  It's like a well defined 2-D headstage, with a linear arc extending just outside the ears on either side. With binaural recordings there is good representation of distance, however there is no depth to the front of the head.  When listening to the "Virtual Barbershop"  it is much easier to tell the difference between left and right and up and down, almost none of the sounds move to the front.
 
For me, these needed Meelec Tri-flanges and a deep insertion depth to seal correctly.  The housing is light weight and wooden with a small vent next to the strain reliefs.  I definitely prefer the vented bass sound to the punchier sound of the M6p.  Due to the vented shell the isolation isn't quite the same as the M6, but it's very close.  The only other thing about the vent is that it can whistle and make weird noises in the wind, but I only noticed this when I was sitting in front of a fan :)
 
Conclusion:  My star ratings are probably a little inflated due to the fact these were FREE and are therefore a fantastic value.  I prefer them to the M6p and the new Apple EarPods.  I really like the wide soundstage.  I also really like the longer note decay and thicker resonance from the vented rosewood shells.  Now if I could just get a little more clarity and separation to the front and back of the soundstage, I would really be set.  Oh, and mid-bass that gave up a little something extra to the sub-bass.
 
EDIT:  The cable is thin and microphonic; best worn over the ear.  Also, these are really sensitive and they hum when hooked up to my laptop.

Fox2twenty

Formerly known as iPhone IEM
Pros: Good bass, spacious sound and separation.
Cons: They can still fall out of my ears.
Ear Pods are cool.  They sound much better than the old earbuds, because the old earbuds didn't fit me!  Compared to the Meelec M6 the bass is better and the sound is more coherent.  The bass is a little bit louder, but it is also has better impact, as if it's coming from a larger speaker.
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/629335/apple-earpods-appreciation-thread
 
 
Edit:  I am enjoying using the EarPods with foam earbud covers.  Imaging and instrument separation is still far superior to the Meelec M6p.
 
Bass - With the foam earbud covers applied the bass on these is big and bold.  Sound wise, I really like the "breathier" feel of the vented Apple EarPods for bass response.  The seal and punch of the M6p is uncomfortable for me in comparison.  Additionally, the imaging and separation of bass guitars and drums is far superior to the M6 - the bass instruments are properly positioned in the mix.
 
Mids - Midrange is delightfully warm and sweet.  Especially when male vocals and electric guitars come out and play.  The sound is captivating, energetic, and clear.  Guitars sound like they are swimming around my head and I can still hear the strike of the pick on the guitar string.  I am hearing background vocals and effects that I have never heard before in the midrange.  Right now I'm listening to "Majesty by Delirious?" and the acoustic guitars sound simply amazing - I can hear every cord change as the fingers slide across the fretboard.  The background choir is lush and seems to be positioned behind the lead singer near the top of the headstage.  Really wonderful mids.
 
Highs - The treble on the EarPods is slightly recessed when compared to the slight boost in mid-bass and mids.  The treble is still wonderful and non-fatiguing, and even though it is slightly recessed in the mix, the imaging and instrument separation are still present and cymbals still sound like they are next to the drum kit.
 
Soundstage - The soundstage is the best part of the Apple EarPods!  The size is primarily inside the headstage (meaning my skull :)); however, on some recordings sounds can appear to be projecting from just outside my ears and this effect can be quite incredible on ambient techno. The soundstage is aided by the great clarity and separation of instruments and sounds.  Instruments sound like they are precisely placed around the inside of the cranium and stereo effects seem to travel in a wide arc across the front or back of the headstage depending on the song.  I really think this "shaping" of stereo effects is what makes the soundstage seem incredible.
 
Source - The EarPods strengths - mids, separation, clarity; all come out and are much more present when I use my Dell laptop compared to my iPhone.  I guess the laptop must be a more powerful source, so maybe the EarPods would respond well to amping.
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Craigster75
Craigster75
If you are a basshead on a budget looking for an IEM under $100, I would suggest the Velodyne V-Pulse
Dolan Duck
Dolan Duck
Klipsch s4 or A-Jays 4.
Fox2twenty
Fox2twenty
@ Mr. BP, I don't really know. But Extreme Explosives with mic are only $17 or $18 on amazon, so that can't be too hard on the budget, right? All I know from limited experience is EarPods > M6 > Sennheiser Sport (old orange band version) > Moto BT (HD9?)
The ranking is based on perceived clarity and fullness of bass/mids; not form factor. I like memory wire, so for form factor M6 would switch with EarPods.

Fox2twenty

Formerly known as iPhone IEM
Pros: Good isolation and Fit with Comply Foam, Working iPhone control and mic
Cons: Edit: the silicone tri-flanges
http://www.head-fi.org/t/624909/meelec-m6p-first-impressions#post_8652211
 
Edit:  sometimes the silicone tri-flanges get stuck in my ear canal when I take the "phones" out.  Then I have to remove the tips from the ear canal with tweezers.  That's not cool.  
 
Bass - When I get the seal right, these earphones have very punchy bass.  There is a very distinct feel when the seal is tight and the bass comes forward with physical punch and impact.  However, it is very difficult for me the get the correct seal, and when I do I then have the earphones leaving the flanges behind in my ear canal.  Sound wise, I actually prefer the "breathier" feel of the vented Apple EarPods for bass response.  The seal and punch of the M6p is uncomfortable for me in comparison.  But the bass is definitely present and accounted for if they fit your ears.
 
Mids - Midrange on the M6p is good with a slight v shape.  Sometimes vocals can be very slightly recessed.  In comparison to the new EarPods, the mids are dry and clean.  Nothing really special.
 
Highs - The highs on the M6p are very good.  I think the treble response benefits from the v-shaped sound signature.  For this earphone, the treble adds a sense of space and imaging that is lacking in the bass and mids.  Compared to the new EarPods, I would say the treble is a little more present and forward in the M6p.
 
Soundstage - The feeling of soundstage and separation only exists in the treble region with the M6.  It's as if the overall imaging between low and high frequencies is not coherent or cohesive.
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