[LeonWho]

I’m thinking of purchasing a pair of IEM’s (under $50) to replace my current Creative EP-630’s. I’ve gotten tired of my Creative’s because of their sub-par sound quality and noise isolation. Now I’m asking, what pair of IEM’s for under $50 (be best if sold by Amazon.com) would suit me best while being a big upgrade from the Creative EP-630’s.

I listen to a lot of alternative rock, punk rock, and a bit of pop. I might also turn on some jazz or soundtracks from time to time. What would be best for me?

I’m currently looking at:
Denon AH-C551 ($55)

Any other suggestions? What should I buy?

Thanks,
Leon

 

[HellaChinese]

i've tried nearly every headphone in the shure lineup and i WOULDN'T get the e2c's. They're just mediocre headphones that truly arent worth the price.

The e2c's were my first pair of "hi-fi" IEM headphones, and even then I had trouble differentiating it's sound quality vs the stock iPod earbuds.

 

[scytheavatar]

Firstly, you are vastly underrating the EP-630. No earphone in the $50 range is a huge upgrade from them, a good upgrade, yes, but not huge.

Secondly, if you are not happy with the isolation of the EP-630 you'll hate that of the Denons.

Thirdly, you could try the JVC FX66. Or the SoundMAGIC PL30 that is the new HOTM, but I am not sure how good their isolation is.

 

[Adeptus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by scytheavatar /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or the SoundMAGIC PL30 that is the new HOTM, but I am not sure how good their isolation is.

Someone in one of the PL30 threads said their isolation is not very good.
Shame, because I was considering them for my upcoming plane flight...

 

[Moontan13]

Check out the JVC HA FX66:

Air-Cushion Headphones - HA-FX66A

I ordered a set on Ebay, but I've seen them on Amazon also. I think they're new because a short while ago, the only seller I could find was on Ebay Japan.

 

[LeonWho]

Looking at the SoundMagic PL-30 right now for $20. Good deal? Bad deal?

Way better than the EP-630's?

 

[mjrtoo]

I have a pair of Head-Direct RE2's that go for 79 bucks....pretty awesome! I've also heard the OVC TC20's and for 39.00 they rock pretty good too!

So there..

Head-Direct RE2
OVC TC20

 

[LeonWho]

The Head-Direct RE2's are way outta my budget.
But they're great.

Welcome to Head-Fi.

 

[mjrtoo]

You said you were looking for something around the E2c price originally...now changed to 55.00...but still 24.00? You could make that collecting cans for a weekend..LOL.

Anyway, check out the OVC, I think you would be surprised!

 

[LeonWho]

Haha. Anyways. Thanks mjrtoo.

I looked at the reviews of the OVC. Nothing great, but an OK option, at best.

I might just buy another pair of Koss KSC75's and make those my portable headphones.

 

[mjrtoo]

OK option at best...yes, well...that's something for never hearing them for yourself. If you're a specsman, then good luck ever being satisfied in this life.

 

[LTUCCI1924]

I have the JVC fx66. They are very comfortable and sound very good but I also got the soundmagic pl-30 and they sound miles better than the fx66 and they only cost 20.00 at focalprice.

 

[LeonWho]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjrtoo /img/forum/go_quote.gif OK option at best...yes, well...that's something for never hearing them for yourself. If you're a specsman, then good luck ever being satisfied in this life.

Looking at reviews can tell you a lot about the earphone.

 

[LeonWho]

Hmm. Leaning towards the KSC75 with headband mod. But still considering the Denon's and the SoundMagic.

 

[mjrtoo]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LeonWho /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looking at reviews can tell you a lot about the earphone.

Sure, they can tell you someone elses opinions.