[yeeyy]

Hi all,

Recently I just purchased a MuVo NX and looking for a new earphone. Currently I'm using MDR-E888LP.

The reason of changing is very simple, the earphone has not enough bass.

I have take a listen to MDR-EX71SL, though the bass is improved, but I lost the details what I previously hear from MDR-888LP.

I have look around this forum for a while and seems most of the people are pleased with Etymotic ER-4P , but there are two things stop me from it:

1. The price - an asking price for US$330 is about S$600, which is way beyond my budget. I got my MDR-E888LP for only S$70 and MDR-EX71SL is selling for the same price (S$70) in Singapore.

2. The Seal - Seems there must be having a good seal before I can enjoy the great sound of it. And I have seen from this forum some users tends to go through a series of hassle to get the seal right, which makes me think twice. I don't mind to get the seal right with a few adjustment, but the hassle I saw here seems it is more than a few adjustment.


I have seen two earphones here in Singapore and wonder any user out there can give any advise.

1. Audio Technica ATH-CM5 , which is selling for S$80 in Singapore.

2. Bang & Olufsen Earphone , which is hundred something in Singapore dollar, according to my friend.

Thanks in advance.

 

[dunelly]

Ety r-6 would probably do you good. I don't think there is that much of a seal problem if you would use it for a while. There's always custom ear mold.

http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?...tID=0020100100

 

[Nameless]

I happen to own the CM5's. The bass is tight on these earphones, but would probably be just the same as the E888s. The specs are very similar and they use the same kind of drivers. If the e888s don't give sufficient bass, then the same will probably go for the CM5's.

 

[yeeyy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Nameless I happen to own the CM5's. The bass is tight on these earphones, but would probably be just the same as the E888s. The specs are very similar and they use the same kind of drivers. If the e888s don't give sufficient bass, then the same will probably go for the CM5's.

Thanks for the feedback.

Actually if I insert the earbud properly, the bass of MDR-E888LP is quite impressive. But the problem is the earbud get loose easily with my ears, thus letgo the bass.

If I use my hand press the earbud close to my ears, man, the bass is back. Once I let go my hands, so does the bass.

Did the ATH-CM5 suffer this problem?


dunelly:

Thanks for the recommendation. However, a couple of questions:

1. I'm in Singapore, will HeadRoom able to deliver the goods for oversea purchase?

2. I saw the impedance is rated 48ohms, will MuVo NX able to drive it?

Hmm.... US$129, that's still s lot of money to me....

Thanks in advance.

 

[Nameless]

yeah the CM5's imrove their base by alot when you press them into your ears, but it's really boomy bass. CM5's aren't really designed for base, more for clarity.

Another recommendation is the Shure E2. I was considering getting these before and I hear the bass is greater.

 

[yeeyy]

Quote:

Originally posted by Nameless yeah the CM5's imrove their base by alot when you press them into your ears, but it's really boomy bass. CM5's aren't really designed for base, more for clarity. Another recommendation is the Shure E2. I was considering getting these before and I hear the bass is greater.

Thanks for the feedback.

You mean you had listen to Shure E2c before?

 

[evo]

looks like a er6 vs e2 contest here

both available in sg

pricing around S$200 [er6 should be more ex]

for exact pricing, can see price guide in sgheadphones.com

i'm also interested in the e2 solution for my music during MRT rides

heard that e2 won't have 2 year warranty & US$55 replacement option if bought locally

 

[yeeyy]

evo:

Thanks.

Do you know which shop in Singapore selling ER-6 as well as E2c?

 

[evo]

don't think there's a shop selling both

hung bros @ SLS selling etys

as for shure, it's another shop on ground flr of SLS, forgot the name