Jokieman
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I can't find these on JVC's site at all, either the USA or the UK website.
Marshmallows - Any good?
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They look like a more stylish version of the koss plugs.
I wish I had some marshmallows right now. I haven't had dessert yet.
I wish I had some marshmallows right now. I haven't had dessert yet.
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well, i usually like marshmallows golden brown, so try wrapping the cord around a stick and slowly turn around an open flame, that should give the sound a nice warmth. when your done listening take a bite
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Ah, as an non-American myself I would probably have not known about s'mores if my Grade 3 teacher hadn't been American and if it wasn't for Cosi (a New York cafe chain). So I sympathize there, but usually not at the expensive of innocent humor. =)
As for your actual query, there's not that much I can say from firsthand experience. I have heard that good canalphones in the price range include the Creative EP630 and CX300.
| Originally Posted by Fallingwater /img/forum/go_quote.gif It took me a while to get the joke. I'm italian, you see, and we have no marshmallows here, so we don't have s'mores either  |
Ah, as an non-American myself I would probably have not known about s'mores if my Grade 3 teacher hadn't been American and if it wasn't for Cosi (a New York cafe chain). So I sympathize there, but usually not at the expensive of innocent humor. =)
As for your actual query, there's not that much I can say from firsthand experience. I have heard that good canalphones in the price range include the Creative EP630 and CX300.
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I've tried them. They exclude external noise well and the Bass is more powerful than the CX300. mids/highs/detail isn't their strongest point but they sound ok for the price.
| Originally Posted by Fallingwater /img/forum/go_quote.gif Canalphones never get sold in actual shops around here, so I was quite surprised when I found these in an electronics store not far from my home.  Are they any good? I already have my trusty CX300, but I'm looking to buy a present to a friend who's expressed strong enthusiasm for canalphones before. They are sold at €20. |
I've tried them. They exclude external noise well and the Bass is more powerful than the CX300. mids/highs/detail isn't their strongest point but they sound ok for the price.
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Yep. They're jerks.
| Originally Posted by Jokieman /img/forum/go_quote.gif I can't find these on JVC's site at all, either the USA or the UK website. |
Yep. They're jerks.
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My friend already tried the Sony MDR-EX71 I had before and she loved them, so I'm pretty sure she's not going to mind that they are a hassle.
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On this subject: are the EP630 just rebranded CX300 or do they have lower quality transducers?
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Hmm. So you'd say the CX300 have a better overall result then? I mean, as you describe them the Marshmallows seem good for the average Techno-listener who likes his head to expand a little for every beat...
| Originally Posted by fondy44 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Unless you're absolutely sure that she would really enjoy IEM's, you might want to save your money. I gave my wife my E2c's when I upgraded to the E4's, and although she'll happily admit that they sound better, most of the time she uses the buds that came with her iPod "because they're less of a hassle". |
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My friend already tried the Sony MDR-EX71 I had before and she loved them, so I'm pretty sure she's not going to mind that they are a hassle.
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| Originally Posted by Ypoknons /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have heard that good canalphones in the price range include the Creative EP630 and CX300. |
On this subject: are the EP630 just rebranded CX300 or do they have lower quality transducers?
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| Originally Posted by JohnRich /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've tried them. They exclude external noise well and the Bass is more powerful than the CX300. mids/highs/detail isn't their strongest point but they sound ok for the price. |
Hmm. So you'd say the CX300 have a better overall result then? I mean, as you describe them the Marshmallows seem good for the average Techno-listener who likes his head to expand a little for every beat...
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For the techno crowd they are probably good yeah. The CX300 is better balanced but leaks more sound, so probably depends a little on what environment you are listening in.
| Originally Posted by Fallingwater /img/forum/go_quote.gif Women
My friend already tried the Sony MDR-EX71 I had before and she loved them, so I'm pretty sure she's not going to mind that they are a hassle. On this subject: are the EP630 just rebranded CX300 or do they have lower quality transducers? Hmm. So you'd say the CX300 have a better overall result then? I mean, as you describe them the Marshmallows seem good for the average Techno-listener who likes his head to expand a little for every beat... |
For the techno crowd they are probably good yeah. The CX300 is better balanced but leaks more sound, so probably depends a little on what environment you are listening in.
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/agreed, the CX300 will allow you to still hear stuff that is going on around you, just not nearly as much. I can still hear the vacuum or my wife talking, but it's several octaves lower.
| Originally Posted by JohnRich /img/forum/go_quote.gif For the techno crowd they are probably good yeah. The CX300 is better balanced but leaks more sound, so probably depends a little on what environment you are listening in. |
/agreed, the CX300 will allow you to still hear stuff that is going on around you, just not nearly as much. I can still hear the vacuum or my wife talking, but it's several octaves lower.
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Dammit, it's true what people say about this site.
Now I'm tempted to get them for me and see how they sound.
Argh!
Now I'm tempted to get them for me and see how they sound.
Argh!
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You mean these?
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Ya. That pink is hella sexy.
| Originally Posted by vYu223 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You mean these?
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Ya. That pink is hella sexy.
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JVC canal phones suck... FX series blows and I don't see how these will be any different.
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I hate pink. If I get 'em they're gonna be black.
Oh. Yes, almost forgot I'm not getting them for me, but for the friend.
Right. Not for me.
Not.
Oh dammit.
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Please elaborate.
| Originally Posted by nsjong /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ya. That pink is hella sexy. |
I hate pink. If I get 'em they're gonna be black.
Oh. Yes, almost forgot I'm not getting them for me, but for the friend.
Right. Not for me.
Not.
Oh dammit.
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| Originally Posted by AdamP /img/forum/go_quote.gif JVC canal phones suck... FX series blows and I don't see how these will be any different. |
Please elaborate.
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