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Earphone Recommendation

  • 04-06-2012 3:59pm
    #1
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭


    Looking to buy a new pair of earphones after my Sennheiser CX300's broke and was looking for some advice. I've had a quick look though the 'Great Earphones at Great Prices' sticky and a few pairs caught my attention. I don't generally listen to any one type of music, it tends to vary a lot from Trance to Rock.

    I'm looking at the following:

    Soundmagic PL30
    RHA MA-350
    Or just get another pair of CX300's.

    Is there any other earphones I should consider? Have a budget of €40 max and need to have them by next weekend.


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  • #2
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,423 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    bennyx_o wrote: »
    Looking to buy a new pair of earphones after my Sennheiser CX300's broke and was looking for some advice. I've had a quick look though the 'Great Earphones at Great Prices' sticky and a few pairs caught my attention. I don't generally listen to any one type of music, it tends to vary a lot from Trance to Rock.

    I'm looking at the following:

    Soundmagic PL30
    RHA MA-350
    Or just get another pair of CX300's.

    Is there any other earphones I should consider? Have a budget of €40 max and need to have them by next weekend.

    The cx300s are bassy lil headphones, were you a fan of their sound? (will help with recommendations)


  • #3
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Yea, I liked the sound from them


  • #4
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Hate bumping threads, but hoping to buy tomorrow at the latest to ensure I have for the weekend and would like some input.


  • #5
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,183 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD205's last year. Great set of headphones, you wouldn't think they only cost €40. Haven't used the pairs you were asking for in the OP though so no help there.


  • #6
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    They look decent, but would prefer earphones


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  • #7
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,183 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    bennyx_o wrote: »
    They look decent, but would prefer earphones

    Sorry, completely forgot that you said earphones in the OP :o


  • #8
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Don't be worrying! I've a set of JVC headphones, but the sound from them isn't great IMO, one of the main reasons I'm looking for earphones over headphones


  • #9
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,823 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    IEM mega-test

    re: CX-300:
    I've given up on Sennheiser after my 3rd pair of CX-300s (2 pairs of CX-300, 1 pair of CX-300-ii) as they just seem to break after a year or so. Will probably just stick to Koss or use phones with replaceable cables in the future.


  • #10
    UnknownSpecies
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,183 ✭✭✭UnknownSpecies


    Aaah! I was looking for that test to post here!! Couldn't find it :p


  • #11
    bennyx_o
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,323 ✭✭✭bennyx_o


    Right, times tight now so I doubt I'll get something delivered by Friday if I order online now, so where's best to buy earphones in Dublin? Would I be better waiting until I'm in the airport and look in the Dixons travel shop?


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  • #12
    emo72
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,341 ✭✭✭emo72


    if anyone can offer me advice id be grateful too. im heading to canada and im looking for a pair of IEMs and would spend over a hundred euro if i can get a good bargain. the choice is bewildering. anyone point to anything on amazon that i can get posted to myself when over there?


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