Thursday, January 31, 2013

Best budget headphones

For those who don't want to spend too much on headgear limit their budget but still want wide soundstage and crispiness, Lets find out below
what are the options

Below 50$
1. Monoprice 8320 IEM
Price : $7- $9 (amazon)
Pros:
amazing soundstage
mids
honest,
balanced,
natural sound that is very musical
unbeatable price

Cons:
No accessories,
No packaging,
Big housing may hurt small ears.

Verdict : For $7 they are way more value than many others :)

2. Panasonic RPHJE355K
Price: $18 (amazon)
Pros:
beautifully balanced.
Bass was decent enough,
but the clarity was excellent

Cons:
so so looks
looks cheap

Verdict: get them for their clarity

3. SoundMAGIC E10
Price: $34 (amazon)
Pros:
2 time whathifi award winner
excellent BASS
stylish
it looks and sounds as good as many more expensive sets
Treble and mids are not compromised
loudest earphones

Cons:
slightly harsh at high volumes

Verdict : pefect Allrounder with varsatile BASS and fun to listen

4.Koss Porta Pro


Price : 36$ (amazon)
Pros:
True classic
Good soundstage
crisp and natural

cons:
semi open
hair gets caught in headband

Verdict : love or hate them best sound quality for their price.

Audio technica ATH-M20, Philips cityscape, Brainwavz M2 to M5 can be looked into.

Below 100$:
1. Shure SE215
Price: 80$ to 99$
Pros:
Good mids,
decent bass,
great build,
removable cable,
isolation,
comfort

Cons:
May not fit some people,
removable cord socket can get flimsy

Verdict: wow and amazing words suit for these.

2.HEAD-DIRECT RE0
Price: $79 ( there is sale for 49$ @ head-direct site)
Pros:
Clarity,
Transparency,
Neutrality,
Treble extension,
Bass Extension,
Value for Money

Cons:
Bass Impact
fragile
not loud enough for some people

Verdict: If you like neutral signature definitly these are for you. Bass head just ignore :)

3. Monster Turbine In-Ear Headphones



Price : 80$ to 149$
Pros:
Good bass,
sound stage,
durable,
3 year warranty,
lots of accessories,
tangle-free cord,
isolation

Cons:
Heavy,
hard to get a good fit

Verdict: fun to listen IEM with good BASS presence






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