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Great Earphones at Great Prices

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    #122
    Brian
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    If you're having trouble getting hold of the PL-50s, a good alternative is the Meelectronics Ai-M6

    You can get 'em from Meelectronics themselves, they will do international shipping if you email them.

    http://www.meelec.com/category_s/246.htm


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    #123
    The Black Oil
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    Thanks. :) I'll see how things go. If there's nothing happening by some point in January I might shop elsewhere.

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    #124
    Brian
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    The clear M6s are tempting me too, they look pretty swish for budget IEMs.

    There's also these : http://www.amazon.co.uk/Klipsch-Image-X1-Headphones/dp/B002EL3P5U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1261955124&sr=8-1-spell (current price : £22)


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    #125
    The Black Oil
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    Apparently the PL-50s have shipped. :)

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    #126
    Brian
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    Hope you get 'em soon. No sign of mine :|


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    #127
    The Black Oil
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    The online tracking thing is a bit odd, but now it actually says something: 'The item was posted on 31-Dec-2009 and is being processed for delivery to the addressee.'

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    #128
    The Black Oil
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    Was listening to this piece last night and found it rather interesting.

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    #129
    BostonB
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    The Black Oil wrote: »
    Was listening to this piece last night and found it rather interesting.

    Which will bring you to sites like

    http://store.acousticsounds.com/ (the CD section)
    http://www.head-fi.org/

    If you haven't already been there...


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    #130
    Brian
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    stay away from head-fi :(

    so poor...


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    #131
    BostonB
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    Baza210 wrote: »
    stay away from head-fi :(

    so poor...

    Lol. In fairness theres a lot of info on cheap stuff that sounds good too. Its not all about money.

    If people get these give us a quick review and comparision with other earphones you own. That would be useful.


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    #132
    Brian
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    The PL-50s? I'm hoping mine arrive today, although that's really just hope. I don't have any indications of shipping or anything.


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    #133
    The Black Oil
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    Hmm, I take that back. I don't think it's even left Hong Kong yet.

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    #134
    dunworth1
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    anyone know anything about the Creative EP-630 Earphones.

    can be bought on ebay for 3.67 euro with P&P only 0.85

    they seem to get good reviews


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    #135
    BostonB
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    They are meant to be similar to the Senn CX300's. Very bassy. At that price they are probably fakes, as theres lots of fake earphones around.


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    #136
    dunworth1
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    BostonB wrote: »
    They are meant to be similar to the Senn CX300's. Very bassy. At that price they are probably fakes, as theres lots of fake earphones around.

    his ebay feedback would suggest that they are real

    they are on amazon for 9.54 euro


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    #137
    BostonB
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    dunworth1 wrote: »
    his ebay feedback would suggest that they are real

    they are on amazon for 9.54 euro

    The price would suggest not...theres tons of fake ones around.

    Personally I don't like the CX300 or the EP-630. Too much bass. Even if they were real.

    http://fakeheadphones.com/fake-creative-ep630-review/01/2009/


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    #138
    dunworth1
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    BostonB wrote: »
    The price would suggest not...theres tons of fake ones around.

    Personally I don't like the CX300 or the EP-630. Too much bass. Even if they were real.

    http://fakeheadphones.com/fake-creative-ep630-review/01/2009/

    cheers with all the fake earphones out there it seems buying in a shop is the best bet as they will be real


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    #139
    BostonB
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    Tower records and HMV are doing a decent range of head phones now. €30 or €40 isn't much to protect your ears and enjoy your music. Theres also proper web stores like Komplett, and the shops recommend on this thead and on head Fi are usually decent.


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    #140
    Brian
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    Tower Records' selection is reasonable but not where I'd look if I wanted good value.

    Edit : Updated my guide, see link below.

    changelog for v0.6 :
    >Replaced Etymotic ER-6i with Cyclone PR1 Pro

    latest : http://hf.bcpk.org


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    #141
    BostonB
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    Probably not but they were doing Senn higher end buds like the MX760 and 90/95VC which I didn't see anywhere else. I was surprised to see them there. Some of the other shops have loads of earphones but they are all mainly cheap crud.


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    #142
    Brian
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    They also have Klipsch Image S4s (€90) in a glass cabinet along with some Ultimate Ears. They had HD 555s there too. Plenty of Koss headphones but no PortaPros, strangely. PX100s were €45 if I remember right, which is near double what they are online.


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    #143
    BostonB
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    Well you have to shop smart, don't buy something too expensive or something too cheap!


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    #144
    dunworth1
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    ended up getting a pair of Philips SHE6000 for 29.99 in hmv

    they have pretty good sound
    and very comfy

    and they look cool


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    #145
    Brian
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    Can't see 'em when you're wearing them.


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    #146
    dunworth1
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    Baza210 wrote: »
    Can't see 'em when you're wearing them.

    you can see the back of them which is a speaker


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    #147
    The Black Oil
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    PL-50s arrived this morning. :)

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    #148
    Brian
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    Mine arrived too! Hilariously small, aren't they? I think they sound good for the price.


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    #149
    The Black Oil
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    Yep. Hardly opened them as it's been a really long day.
    Thanks for all of your help. :)

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    #150
    The Black Oil
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    Man, the difference.

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    #151
    Brian
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    Haha, I know exactly what you mean. Makes you wonder how you stuck with standard earbuds for so long, eh? Glad you like them.


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