[MechanicalAngel]

Hi all! 
 
After a bit of research and some help from the users here at Head-Fi, I'm having trouble making a final decision between two in-ear headphones, the RHA MA350 and the Sony MDR-EX37. Which pair seem to be better overall? I'm also open to suggestions under 50 dollars. 
 
Thanks! 

 
 
-MechanicalAngel

 

[zunehdrocks]

Hi all! 

After a bit of research and some help from the users here at Head-Fi, I'm having trouble making a final decision between two in-ear headphones, the RHA MA350 and the Sony MDR-EX37. Which pair seem to be better overall? I'm also open to suggestions under 50 dollars. 

Thanks!   

-MechanicalAngel

What kind of sound are you looking for?

 

[MechanicalAngel]

I'm looking for something that has decent all-around sound. I'm not looking for anything too special, just something that's durable and works. 

 

[MechanicalAngel]

What kind of sound are you looking for?

Sound-wise, I'm not looking for anything special. Just a pair of earbuds that are durable, and have decent all-around sound quality. 

 

[zunehdrocks]

Sound-wise, I'm not looking for anything special. Just a pair of earbuds that are durable, and have decent all-around sound quality. 

Any sound signature preferences? (Maybe a neutral or basshead or something in the middle)

 

[MechanicalAngel]

Any sound signature preferences? (Maybe a neutral or basshead or something in the middle)

Something in the middle would probably be great. 

 

[zunehdrocks]

Something in the middle would probably be great. 

I highly reccomend looking into some gems in the asian headphone thread (be careful with fakes though)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs
I think you'd like the ttpod t1e and xiaomi piston 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/review-ttpod-t1e-dual-dynamic-ear-t2855003
http://www.head-fi.org/t/728860/ttpod-t1-e-impressions-thread

Rha ma350 review
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/rha-ma-350/
Theheadphonelist (ljokerl) has reviews for nearly all of these iems

 

[MechanicalAngel]

I highly reccomend looking into some gems in the asian headphone thread (be careful with fakes though)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs
I think you'd like the ttpod t1e and xiaomi piston 2

Thanks a ton, I'll be sure to check them out 

 

[zunehdrocks]

I highly reccomend looking into some gems in the asian headphone thread (be careful with fakes though)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs
I think you'd like the ttpod t1e and xiaomi piston 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/accessories/review-ttpod-t1e-dual-dynamic-ear-t2855003
http://www.head-fi.org/t/728860/ttpod-t1-e-impressions-thread

Rha ma350 review
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/rha-ma-350/
Theheadphonelist (ljokerl) has reviews for nearly all of these iems

One more thing
Theheadphonelist's top reccomendation based on sound (sub $50) is the steelseries flux in ear. He rates it over the piston in overall sound but he hasn't reviewed the ttpod t1es yet.
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/steelseries-flux-in-ear/

 

[MechanicalAngel]

One more thing
Theheadphonelist's top reccomendation based on sound (sub $50) is the steelseries flux in ear. He rates it over the piston in overall sound but he hasn't reviewed the ttpod t1es yet.
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/steelseries-flux-in-ear/

Thanks! And btw, are there any Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic or Sony earbuds that are similar to the piston or the ttpod? 

 

[zunehdrocks]

Thanks! And btw, are there any Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic or Sony earbuds that are similar to the piston or the ttpod? 

None of those companies made it into his sub $50 list but above that price range there is a possible contendor.
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/beyerdynamic-dtx-101-ie-mmx-101-ie/

 

[MechanicalAngel]

None of those companies made it into his sub $50 list but above that price range there is a possible contendor.
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/beyerdynamic-dtx-101-ie-mmx-101-ie/

Thanks 

 I just ordered the Pistons, can't wait! 

 

[zunehdrocks]

Thanks   I just ordered the Pistons, can't wait! 

Be sure to leave your impressions here

 

[MechanicalAngel]

Be sure to leave your impressions here

Just to check, these are legitimate Pistons, right? 
 
http://www.xiaomiworld.com/original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-updated-version-brown.html#

 

[zunehdrocks]

Just to check, these are legitimate Pistons, right? 

http://www.xiaomiworld.com/original-xiaomi-piston-earphone-updated-version-brown.html#

Hm there are people saying that it is geniune and there are people who say they're selling fakes.