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I've got a friend who liked the SOL Republic Tracks when he tried them, due to their simple, 'cool' design and mainstream sound, but when he went back and heard them again he wasn't so sure as the Tracks lacked clarity. He is also not sure which of the Tracks (130 AUD), Tracks HD (180 AUD) and Ultra (240 AUD, sheesh) would suit him best.
I told him to consider some other options. I'd like to keep them below $200, the closer to $100 the better. His sound requirements are:
1. Warm signature, with at least a little bass rumble
2. 'Clarity', or decent detail retrieval.
Having racked my brains, I suggested the UE6000 and UE4000, which he says look nice (and I say sound good, having auditioned them), but I'd like to see what else the portable audio experts on head-fi think. I'd like 2 or 3 other alternatives, if possible!
Summary: Recommendations for a stylish, over or on-ear, portable headphone with warm sound sig but reasonable detail for less than 200 AUD, as an alternative to the SOL Republic line.
M80s would be the obvious choices. Couldn't get a good listen with the UE6000 since it was at a demo stand
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Hi, I lost my previous IEMs (RE0) and I've been thinking of what to replace it with. I'm willing to spend around $150~. I'm currently looking at the GR07 MKII because they were considered balanced IEMs. However, right now the GR07 Bass Editions on are sale, I've been wondering if anyone has any experiences with the Bass Editions in comparisons to the MKII or comparisons to the RE0 atleast. Been listening to Post-Rock, J-Rock, Downtempo, Hip-hop. Source is J3, Unamped.
Sorry, haven't heard the Bass Edition, but can do the GR07 vs RE0 from memory. In short, the RE0 does not do post-rock as well. And that's my main genre apart from Jazz, so most of the stuff I tried with them was post-rock to one extent or another. The VSonics have more body, better timbre. I happen to like the RE0 signature more, since that's my preference, but the note presentation is lean compared to the GR07, unassuming. I want my epic Mono crescendos to really hit me hard!
Build is also vastly improved, as well as comfort and ergonomics in general.
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Hey all, could use some advice on IEMs. Not looking to spend more than about $150-200, and my main concerns are noise isolation, long-term comfort, and durability. I'm autistic and noise can be quite painful/upsetting to me - high frequencies like passing sirens or screaming children especially, but also the high notes if I'm listening to music at an otherwise comfortable (or even a bit low) volume. Any lower, continuous rumbling noises are also quite uncomfortable after a few minutes, so the more isolation, the better (and I'm on the road a fair bit too). Something I can leave in all day once I'm settled that would make me effectively deaf to the outside world would be lovely! If I can fall asleep with them in without breaking them, all the better. And a push-to-listen-to-people button would be a nice bonus. Oh, I also wear glasses, so no headphones, and I don't think the kind where the wires go behind your ears would work either.
Music quality is a secondary concern; I've never owned a good pair of head/earphones, and I doubt I actually know my listening preferences. I like house music, rock, some mainstream pop - quite fond of opera, but those high notes usually require me to turn the volume down much further than I'd like.
ER4P. Actually the HF5, because of the budget. Probably the most isolating IEM on the planet. Straight-down style for them is fine too.
Again, Etys for isolation. No question (hey that rhymed). A concern that could be made is that these do have some treble boost. EQ will do wonders for it, but just to let you know. The bass isn't very rumbly, better described as a tight, fast punch.
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Been doing some research on headphones over the past few days using your site and kinda got the format for asking for headphone advice down.
Source: iPhone 4S
Looking for: Headphones reasonably priced with not too much leakage. Want my headphones to look fashionable. In the price range of 80 and down.( a little bit up is okay as well)
I've come down to the Koss Pro DJ100 vs Incipio NX-100 (havent heard too much about it) vs Panasonic RP-HTX7 (I love the throwback look of these) vs DT 235 white
I usually listen to alternative rock as well as some of the oldies. Mumford and sons is a new favorite along with electronica music for some reason. I think it helps with my studying or something.
My previous headphones have been the ones included with the iphone and my only headphone experience has been with skullcandy which I fast discovered made ****ty products. I'm pretty sure I don't know the basics of sound like bass so I really don't know what sound quality I need.
Any help picking between these or any new suggestions would be such a help.
Cheers!
Edit: Also I wear glasses so comfort is also a concern.
The DT235 would probably work better for the alt rock and oldies. More comfortable than the DJ100 as well, though I don't think I got a good fit with those (they are great for electronic though). Downtowns could also work for fashion, decent sound, on-ear so the glasses issue is mitigated.
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Hi guys, i,m new in this forums. I don't write very good the english jeje. I'm in New York for holydays and i want to know what is the better headphone that can i buy with 150-200 u$d, thanks. I listen rock, punk rock (red hot chili peppers, foo fighters, green day, sum 41, blink 182, etc
GR07s do great with rock. Sound preferences, comfort, isolation a factor?
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I got a big problem.. I got no idea whether i should buy MH1C, GR07, GR01, R50 rock it sound or Tdk ba200 or some relative priced iems.
I used to have my GR06 until i lost it. I like the SQ of it. Though i prefer more mids from there like the ones from 8320. Alot better separation than both. I love separation esp in orchestra.
Soundstage are also very impt. As wide.
Imaging, definitely yes.
Prefered a balanced sounding if possible. Slight bump is alright, don't like bass emphasised like EB900 or clarity based SR60 type. Balanced, but slightly warmer.
Thank you !
More mids than the GR06? Wow. MH1C come close, but also tons more bass. GR01s and the R50 are more clarity oriented, not exactly warm (though the note presentation on the GR01 is soft, and they are balanced in the end). GR07s play into the balanced spectrum pretty nicely. Slightly warm, great separation for sure. Soundstage is a bit above average-sized.