Absolute best budget earbuds?
Jan 18, 2018 at 4:23 AM Post #1,997 of 2,999
OK been reading through this thread to try and get an idea of some reasonably budget earphones to use when I'm not carrying my bigger headphones. Unfortunately this has led me more into confused than to resolution!

Headphones I am most used to are Sennheiser HD25.
My previous goto earphones would have been the Sennheiser CX200, stronger sound than the CX100 and clearer (although less prominent bass) than the CX300. It seems their range has changed a lot from when I last bought these though!
No microphone, preferably no controls on the cable. Direct connection is better IMO.
I listen to almost every kind of music, I would like something with a clear and deep enough sound to cope with both the sub-bass of jungle music, the kick drums of techno and the fidelity of acoustic and classical. Frequency Response > Transient Response > Sound Stage.
Generally I prefer IEMs to earbuds as although I find both a little uncomfortable I've yet to find a pair of earbuds that will stay in a good position in the ear for good sound.
I would like to purchase on eBay UK as I have funds in PayPal.
Budget of max £30, maybe one pair £20-30, although from skimming the thread I'm kinda thinking two pairs at less than £15 may be a better idea.


Ones I've listed for further research from this thread, maybe you can help me narrow it down:
VE Monk
Awei ES10
TY Hi-Z HP-32
Plextone X41M
Nicehck EB200

Then there is also the QKZ ranges but not got a single specific target in mind...
Eb200 is good purchase but bass heavy song would distort mids. Too. Much bass reverberation. Thick lower mids. Need amping as it's 200ohm and low Sensitivity.

IMO. Everyone should at least try monk, vido, Qian39, emx500 or sharp MD and TY series.
 
Jan 18, 2018 at 6:10 AM Post #1,999 of 2,999
Eb200 is good purchase but bass heavy song would distort mids. Too. Much bass reverberation. Thick lower mids. Need amping as it's 200ohm and low Sensitivity.

IMO. Everyone should at least try monk, vido, Qian39, emx500 or sharp MD and TY series.

What would you consider for a good V-shaped SQ, but a good bass?

I'm thinking in order the TY TY Hi-Z 32ohm and Vido (hear they are like EMX500, but lesse treble, which i don't mind)
 
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Jan 18, 2018 at 1:07 PM Post #2,005 of 2,999
OK been reading through this thread to try and get an idea of some reasonably budget earphones to use when I'm not carrying my bigger headphones. Unfortunately this has led me more into confused than to resolution!

Headphones I am most used to are Sennheiser HD25.
My previous goto earphones would have been the Sennheiser CX200, stronger sound than the CX100 and clearer (although less prominent bass) than the CX300. It seems their range has changed a lot from when I last bought these though!
No microphone, preferably no controls on the cable. Direct connection is better IMO.
I listen to almost every kind of music, I would like something with a clear and deep enough sound to cope with both the sub-bass of jungle music, the kick drums of techno and the fidelity of acoustic and classical. Frequency Response > Transient Response > Sound Stage.
Generally I prefer IEMs to earbuds as although I find both a little uncomfortable I've yet to find a pair of earbuds that will stay in a good position in the ear for good sound.
I would like to purchase on eBay UK as I have funds in PayPal.
Budget of max £30, maybe one pair £20-30, although from skimming the thread I'm kinda thinking two pairs at less than £15 may be a better idea.


Ones I've listed for further research from this thread, maybe you can help me narrow it down:
VE Monk
Awei ES10
TY Hi-Z HP-32
Plextone X41M
Nicehck EB200

Then there is also the QKZ ranges but not got a single specific target in mind...

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ie/ulk/itm/252902838997
get the blue mic cable version imo

or

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ie/ulk/itm/252943016519

I personally prefer the emx500 for its U shape over Zig Zag (x6) response. Emx500 is better all rounder but x6 will be more ‘fun’ with some bass genres or some pop music.

or

Some people like this https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ie/ulk/itm/182394591692

Might be slightly brighter sounding and possibly better for classical than the others.

or

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.ie/ulk/itm/173056881541

This one is closer to the top end of your budget , its brand new, smaller shell for a more comfortable fit for smaller ears. Impressions on the earbud round up thread if you search ROS-1. Although apparently it lacks in sub bass so maybe not this one for you.
 
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Jan 18, 2018 at 3:51 PM Post #2,006 of 2,999
So the Vido it is :) Thank you! If I like them, I will try the RY4S later :)

There is any earbud that would be like a upgrade of Vido?

Some upgrades that kind of work for those going from Vido: Hi-Z HP 150S, Svara L 115ohm, Edimun V3 Rhodium, Zen 1 are all options. Of course, not all of these are easily available currently.
 

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