[testrichard]

i m travelling to Malaysia/Singapore next year for work~

i m just wondering what headphone/Earphone brand to buy thats best value compare to other country and where did you buy it from?

how about near by country like Thailand or india or indonesia ? thanks

(if answer is non thats fine with me as i m travelling to Taiwan around march or may too and i m preparing to find myself a Grado or Ultrasone there)

 

[estreeter]

You may be in luck : I will be in Singapore a week from tonight, Malaysia 3 days later and Thailand shortly before New Years. I'm going to take notes on prices etc and post a 'Trip Report', but my GF may have something to say about too many hours looking at headphones.....

 

[testrichard]

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Originally Posted by estreeter /img/forum/go_quote.gif You may be in luck : I will be in Singapore a week from tonight, Malaysia 3 days later and Thailand shortly before New Years. I'm going to take notes on prices etc and post a 'Trip Report', but my GF may have something to say about too many hours looking at headphones.....

love your sense of humor and totally feeling you my friend

USA always got amazing deal (nothing beats $99 TF10, i m pretty sure thats the deal of century ! i fking want one even though i already have one )

otherwise Grado and Ultrasone seems to be cheaper in Taiwan than other place from my reading.

otherwise try your luck in China...... but u might get out number by the fake one i think.

pls let me know how your headphone trip in asia goes ~ i will be travelling alot using AirAsia cheap fares

 

[estreeter]

Oh, trust me, there wont be too much laughter as I stagger down Orchard Road in 34 degree heat carrying her shopping ..... I know its a tourist trap, but she is like most women : show them an 'endless' street filled with shops and bright lights and, well, you know the rest.

I hope to have the trip report up early in the New Year.

 

[Rhett_Butler]

I wouldn't know what headphones to buy...but when in Malaysia or S'pore, always remember to haggle! Especially in the context of electronics!

Lowyat is probably where you want to start in Malaysia...

 

[wht]

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Originally Posted by estreeter /img/forum/go_quote.gif Oh, trust me, there wont be too much laughter as I stagger down Orchard Road in 34 degree heat carrying her shopping ..... I know its a tourist trap, but she is like most women : show them an 'endless' street filled with shops and bright lights and, well, you know the rest. I hope to have the trip report up early in the New Year.

When in Singapore, drop in the "Adelphi" building. There are quite some varieties of headphones amongst other things Hi-fi there.

 

[kchew]

For headphones, visit Stereo Electronics at Plaza Singapura, Orchard Road beside the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station. If you're in the City Hall area, Jaben Network at Adelphi, beside the City Hall MRT station, is another headphone haven. Adelphi is full of high-end audio shops, you can spend a whole day there staring at stuff. Be sure to pop by Audio Basic at Adelphi for Acoustic Research tuning tweaks and Oyaide cables if you're there.

 

[estreeter]

Thanks guys - I dont think cables will be on my shopping list, but the rest sounds great

 

[Tsuioku]

@ estreeter: You ever get around to writing that roadmap? =)

My friend is in a similar boat... Going to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore next month with his gf. Is there anything around the Adelphi that can keep women occupied while guys do their thing?

Also, how are Jaben's in-store prices compared with their online prices? He's not much of a haggler so want to give him an idea of what he can aim for. Might ask him to help me pick up an AMP3 or a T51 while he's there...

 

[kchew]

There's a tiny handbag shop and a few beauty parlours at Adelphi, but trust me your friend's girlfriend wouldn't stay too long. Better for her to spend a few hours exploring the Civic area around the place.

Jaben prices might be a little higher than others, so ask your friend to haggle a bit. They are still much cheaper than some shops at the nearby Funan shopping center that specialises in electronics though.

 

[jmmtn4aj]

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Originally Posted by kchew /img/forum/go_quote.gif There's a tiny handbag shop and a few beauty parlours at Adelphi, but trust me your friend's girlfriend wouldn't stay too long. Better for her to spend a few hours exploring the Civic area around the place. Jaben prices might be a little higher than others, so ask your friend to haggle a bit. They are still much cheaper than some shops at the nearby Funan shopping center that specialises in electronics though.

The deals are fantastic though. Many happy customers have reported getting things like UM1s thrown in for free with mid-range cans like the A900, fantastic value. Take your time to get to know the owner. I haven't been there myself but it's well known that he's a friendly man who's always ready to chat about all things audio.

 

[rasmushorn]

If you can use my impressions from a great Head-fi trip in Singapore you can see this thread.

I tell you - one can spend DAYS looking at HiFi and Head-fi gear in Singapore.

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f45/he...ctures-429584/

 

[Ninkul]

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Originally Posted by rasmushorn /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you can use my impressions from a great Head-fi trip in Singapore you can see this thread. I tell you - one can spend DAYS looking at HiFi and Head-fi gear in Singapore. http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f45/he...ctures-429584/

Great scott!! I must remember to think about hifi on my next trip to Malaysia/Singapore o__o

Well, although I dont think i'm going there anytime soon.. But Japan yes

 

[dura]

Great tip about the Adelphi; I happen to fly to Singapore tonight, for a month vacation in Malaysia. Hmmm Summer!

 

[aragornmustdie]

Singapore is small enough to navigate, therefore the market's compact enough to allow for such stores- and I think judging by how crowded the country is, owning a headphone rig is a much better option than to blast your neighbors with speakers. That, and the popularity of mobile phone as well as gadgets AND the need for portable music in public transport contributed to the rising popularity of the inner ear types.

All in all, Singapore (and Hong Kong) is really a great place for headphones, both home and portable.