Good strong budget earphones.

[Lord K]

I bought some days ago my alessandro MS1, they should get here in 2 weeks.

Now I'm looking for in ear to use them in the gym or when I don't want to wear headphones (watching a DVD .
The budget is about 50€ (about 70$).
I gave a look on ebay.it and found sennheiser cx400II and AKG K 330 (I love the way they look) for about that money.
Any other model? (i'd prefer one sold in europe)

Thanks.

 

[semisight]

I'd look at the me-electronics series; they're known for good build quality. SQ may not be the same as the MS1, but it shouldn't be too bad. The M6 and M9 in particular are very well liked.

 

[Lord K]

None else?

 

[NunoCotter]

I've been a long time reader of this forum but this is my first post.
I'd go with the M9s. Just ordered a pair myself after reading so many good things. They're cheap (around $25 shipped) and seem to have great build quality.

 

[Lord K]

Yeah, but I cannot find them in italian/european internet stores and i'd like to get them before march.

 

[NunoCotter]

The MEElectronics site states the delivery takes 7-14 days... I'm hoping to get mine next week.

 

[bcpk]

MEElectronics M6-CL Stylish Sound Isolating Sports Earphones | Overstock.com

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They ship to Ireland so I presume they also ship to Italy.

Also you can buy them from Meelec.com if you e-mail them about International orders.

 

[NunoCotter]

I bought mine here. I don't know much about the store you had there.

 

[Lord K]

Ok, I asked your advice, so I'm gonna follow it. M6 or M9?

 

[NunoCotter]

I bought the M9. They're cheaper and I want them to pass the customs office. However, most of the reviews I saw here at HF said the M6 were a bit better. I think you should check out this thread. I don't mean the whole thread, just the part about the M6 and M9. By the way, the M9 got a sonic diamond...

 

[Lord K]

Basically M6 sound is a little better but, since m9 cost about a half, they're quality/price rate is much better. Right?

 

[NunoCotter]

I think so, yes. Again, I never heard either of them. But the multi-IEM shoot-out thread made me decide for the M9s.

 

[Lord K]

Quote:

Originally Posted by NunoCotter /img/forum/go_quote.gif I think so, yes. Again, I never heard either of them. But the multi-IEM shoot-out thread made me decide for the M9s.

I'm buying them for the same reason.
Plus, I'll probably buy a more expensive pair later, this are gonna be my Gym/silly activities headphones so quality/price rate is more important than absolute quality.


Thanks a lot

 

[bcpk]

I think the M9s are a good choice, as they have had a cable and housing upgrade recently which has made them even more impressive in many people's view.

 

[aconteceu]

M6 has much better instrument separation and is very worth the small price difference. it's a very impressive earphone for its price