Holiday Earphone Buying Guide 2014!
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- 9 different recommendations, for budgets between $15-$120! :)
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01:10 - $25 earphones
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12:15 - $100 earphones
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Shure SE215 Review: • Shure SE215 LTD In-Ear...
VSonic GR07 Review: • VSonic GR07 In-Ear Ear...
Yamaha EPH-100SL Review: • Yamaha EPH-100 In-Ear ...
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Loved it! I bought the VSD3S on your recommendation and really like them. I taped the ends of the ear guides with electrical tape so they're not constantly coming off.
I sold my Shure 215 to get the Vsonic vsd3s and my ears have never been happier! Though I have to say the shure build quality and overall design are more refined and well thought out.
I like the christmas buyers guide for full size headphones idea, merry christmas Lachlan and keep up the good work!
Hi. I've gotta say that your reviews are just super. The things you did on hi res audio were pretty eye opening. I frankly prefer the previous format for headphone reviews because it was like you were actually talking to us. However, having seen the benefits of being able to see the head/earphone up close and personal, I think a mix of both would be perfect!
You should definitely do this type of video with headphones! I liked this format very much!
Have a pair of SE535 but going on a trip to Japan soon and don't want to take such an expensive pair so this video was great timing! Thanks!
Nice video! I actually like the post-it notes because it's useful for us, easier for you and more practical in general. Who needs good editing skills when you have post-it?
Also, i know why you didn't mention the HiFiMAN RE-400, but i am using those for 3 months and they are GREAT. Actually they are so light-weight and comfortable that now i don't want to buy big earphones like the V-sonic or the Shure. Oh, and of course they sound great!
They're so small, lightweight, and sweet sounding, yet still painful for my ears...
(╯︵╰,)
Rohan Espada Sorry to hear that...
I actually use the clip (that clips to your t-shirt) and some foam tips and i cannot even feel the earphones.They never fell, never slipped, never moved, never cause any pain, even when i am running.
theodoro89 Well, the main culprit is my tiny ear canals. Even with the smallest Sony Hybrids, they still ache after ~20 minutes. My set actually didn't come with the foam tips, with HiFiMAN claiming it is due to the price cut to $79. Kinda disappointed as I wanted to try the smaller of the 2 pairs included with the regular RE-400. I do have extra Comply T400 Medium but those simply hurt my jaws.
I really wish brands should take nozzle sizes in to consideration and actually list them on spec sheets (instead of more or less useless specs such as frequency range).
RE-400 sounds really nice, but the build is just... no. The cable is worse than the Logitech UE earphones and I wish I could ban all headphone plugs that aren't right angle plugs.
Corinn Heathers I actually like the build quality and i REALLY like the 45 angled connector. I've used straight and right angled plugs, but the 45 degree plug of the HiFiMANs is just perfect for me.
I don't really like the right angled plugs as much as the 45, so let's say that's just a preference.
Really liked this video. Very apt, given the holiday season. You should definitely do a similar comparison video for headphones!
Now that I've owned Shure SE215LTDs and now owning the EPH-100s as my go-to earphone for critical listening. I find the EPH-100s to be better earphone as a easy to listen to earphone while still having a fun sound signature! combined with a more comfortable fit (for small ears) and less fiddly to insert, adjust and repeat.
Shure SE215 is the most long-lasting earphone that I have bought so far. I bought it 3 years ago, and finally it broke a few days ago at the cable part.... RIP my favorite earphone....
Jo Jose you can just replace the cable
Audio Technica ear buds, in general, are awesome in terms of fitting in my ear.
They Go DEEP in!
MMMMMMMMH DEEEP.
Great list, Lachlan!!! I would just like to add the ATH-CLR100 to the $10-$15 bracket. Really great sound and build quality, even better than the Creative EP630. :P
What a nifty video! I quite enjoyed that, plus I got to see your handwriting which looks unnervingly similar to mine. I would certainly tune in to see more videos of this sort in the future. Merry freakin' Christmas, you awesome man!
My handwriting is garbage now that hardly ever write.
And Merry Christmas to you too loll
I wrote an essay today having not handwritten anything in like 6 years. The results were predictably appalling.
Got my second pair of Vsonic gr07. It's beyond amazing for that price range. also got it for less than $99 in a chinese website.
I like forward to the 2015/2016 redux :-)
I will recommend the version of the Panasonic earphones without the mic (RPHJE120K). Treble is metallic sounding but the bass and midrange is stellar at the price range of only $8
Great video! - I will see if I can afford those IM50s this year ... just bought all the presents for everyone. But I really like the structure with the differently colored post-its so that the viewer can skip parts of the video with actually seeing where you currently are in the video without having to play&check. I hope that you are going to make more of these vids as this format is really good!
Also I bought some V-Moda BassFreq Metal for my gf ... I really hope that these are worth the money and are as good as the overhead-headphones by V-Moda
plasmaflori Thanks, I only thought of using the colour of the post-its at the last minute really :3
Having "stolen" the V-Moda Bassfreq Metal for some listeningtime I can barely give it back! I think this video is a good section to bring in some of my impressions with them, but be aware: I dont have that much listening experience with IEMs so therefore I cant really compare them.
First of all: They have a very similar sound to them as most modern lifestyle-headphones have which basically means that they have very good pronounced bassfrequencies (I wonder where the name was coming from) and sound very warm in general. At first glampse I really thought that it was actually way too much bass and it sounded not very crisp, more likely muffled. I played around on the Eq and actually found that these work really great with everything neutral, maybe a bit less on the lower parts and therefore a bit more treble. Being tuned in like that, they deliver great bass without atually bleeding in mids or highs. It sounds very crisp and clear and will stay like that even if you crank it all the way up.
They come with 3 different sizes of tips and a small pouch to store them in which feels nice. The tips are pretty soft and rubbery and therefore will protect the earphones from falling out to easily eventough I dont think that they would when ding lots of sports with them. So far I dont see anything to critise in terms of buildquality. Cable feels nice and did not have that much memory, the all-metal housings look the part and feel pretty solid. The good known 45° plug does a good job in saving the cable and the splitter again has a metal housing.
Conclusion: A good headphone if you are not in the mood for something very neutral and like the kind of booming bass that goes with lifestyle-headphones. Turn the bass down a bit and you got yourself some decent headphones that quite look the part (imho).
Cheers from Germany and a happy new year to everyone of you! :)
I have 2 pairs of the phillips earphones you mentioned at 2:55. Both of them worked really well and the reason why I got a second pair of the same model was because I lost my first one and I thought for the price, the sound quality was really excellent. I have had my first pair for about a year and half before it got lost. My second pair has been blasting music for me for about 6-7 months now and it hasn't broke yet. I would suggest anyone that has 10 bucks to spare to get the phillip earphone.
For everyone, who is interested in the Shure SE215 LTD, Massdrop sales them right now and you still have about 5 days left, so grab your pair of them, if you are interested in them.
I actually really liked the comparison. If anything I would say maybe to list a bit more of the pros/cons next time. instead of it being that brief (on paper).
Thanks! Next time if I break the video up into 3 videos I could probably give some more detail.
This video was boss man! Good work!
I hope you consider picking up the TTPOD T1-E in the future. That and the Tenores are my two favorite iems I've tried thus far. I think they exceed the EPH-100, at least for me.
Keep it up and happy listening for you as well! :D
the se 215 complement the fiio x5 for person that prefers bass sound, I personaly use them at work (landscaping) for durability, comfort and isolation (machinery not clients ;)).
yeah... my carbo tenore's cable sheath was damaged at the earpiece :/
had to use epoxy glue to fix it
oh and the SE215 is a great gift cause it has an upgrade potential.
I tried my friend's one before and after an aftermarket cable installation. The after market cable (beat audio saphire) makes the sound much much better, however, I'm not sure how worth it it would be, having increased total cost up to about $200
I feel you've convered the IM50 and Xiaomis pretty well here and in earlier videos, to the point that full reviews might feel a little redundant.
Whoops! "covered"
Just the video I needed, thanks! By the way, you look good with that earphone necklace :D
Thanks ;)
Fantastic video Lachlan!! I really liked the format of this video and I would absolutely love to see a headphone version too!
Forgive me for sounding like an ignorant American, but I've always wondered what Australia looked like during Christmas, and how you guys celebrated it. ( Do you guys still decorate with snowmen, christmas lights, christmas trees, "snow" etc? lol)
Anyways, I can't wait to see your next upload, and happy holidays Lachlan! ^_^
Thanks :) It's Summer in Australia when Christmas roles around. Some people put up lights and trees but obviously there's no snow! It gets very hot and often people have a BBQ. Hope you have a great holiday too :)
***** a BBQ during the holidays. That's pretty cool actually haha. Thanks!! :D
Fantastic video. Thanks for all the great suggestions at such reasonable prices. Well done!!!
Lach, I'd love it if you'd get a pair of Shure se425's. I know you've done a review of the se215's but I've heard that these are much different. Thanks alot. Love your content!
Hey Lachlan, great vid! When do you think you'll get your hands on the new Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7? They look awesome, I'm looking forward to your impressions and review!
vsonic vds5 now out, hope to see it in your following videos.
Hi lachlan! I'm a big fan of your videos and I'm struggling to find the earphone that best suits mine expectations. But by the way I wanna to suggest you (and ask you ) to make a review of the Mezu 11 classic/deco headphones. I've heard from a lots of sites and videos on CZcams that they're really good. Really looking forward to seeing you reviewing them! Also because they are one of the ones that are in my wishlist! Thanks for all your work! Cheers!
mattrazol Thanks for the tip and cheers :)
Nice video, thanks for the rundown!
I was bit surprised you didn´t mention the JVC fxd70 or fxd80. How would you say these compare to the earphones you listed? I have ordered a fxd70 because of the good reviews it has gotten.
Really really really recommend the vsd3s, it's the best for me in terms of sound, so much fun and great for dance tunes, big bass, shiny treble and overall best for me. I got the non detachable version that has the silver plated cable. Highly recommended
There is a non detachable version now eh?
Yeah "cheaper" than the Original version and comes with the Gr07 silver plated cable, pretty tough and solid in terms of build quality now.
no no no, i heard the decachable version is pretty loose, if you remove and plug it 4-5 times it will let the sound out and there is a gap in the conector. and someone say it's even stop working.
and it's not even standard shure cable so you can only change it with vsonic cable...
Could you do similar comparison video for budget wireless earbuds with long battery life, please?
I really liked the Vsonic VSD3S for its excellent sound quality and affordable price. But extremely disappointed that it only lasted me 2 months before sound went out from the right side. And I handle all my headphones with care; all my other IEMs have lasted me at least 1-2 years. Just a suggestion: you should really consider the build quality of the Vsonic VSD3S before buying them.
looks like Id get the shure if i were to buy any, They seem a safe bet, if I could get that blue colour (assuming that makes them special edition) definitely would get it but I’m biased to anything blue coloured though. Was surprised you didn’t mention any klipsch s series or jvc xtreme-xplosiv. Usually always see these names thrown around. I know that the kitsch are probably a bit pricey and i know the jcv’s are more for the bass heads (beats by dre sort of crowd).
another awesome video, thanks man
Thanks :) I didn't mention those since I haven't actually tried them or even seen them for sale here in Australia! But I'll take a squiz at them.
i recently bought the zero audio carbo tenore becaues of the stellar head-fi reviews.
OMG! Yeah... they're decent for sure. I wish they had an inline mic for answering phone calls. That would make them perfect. I take really good care of my things, so I'm not worried about the build quality at all. That being said, the earphones themselves are extremely tiny, and the quality of music they produce is shocking when you put them in. I can't believe how good these things sound for the size.
Edit: Prior to receiving my Carbo Tenores in the mail, I order the Xaiomi Piston 2 headphones for $25 on Amazon. They ended up being fakes. I was extremely disappointed and sent them back for a full refund. After that experience, I went straight to the Carbo Tenores because I didn't want to deal with the possibility of getting fakes again.
I'm am very satisfied with my $40 purchase.
Hope this can get answered quickly. I live in the U.S and looking on amazon the price for them is under $10. The reviews are (mostly) positive or neutral, so I am not sure if the price has dropped or if I am looking at a fake pair.
Have you tried the Jaybirds Bluebuds X Bluetooth headphones? They are very very very very very good. Thats Definitely a great present for those who are curious. It's certainly is the best wireless In Ear Model.
I've heard good things about those!
there dope i got drenched in rain and mine still work perfectly. i am very happy with mine. yes jaybirds bluebuds x!!!
I've already told lachlan this but he ignored me because he's not nice like you because you have a hat and not flaunting your asymmetrical hair everywhere. But on a serious note those headphones are amazing daily driver quality and I wear them in the shower all the time they have liquipel, very good sound quality, great fit and has long battery life. *****
There you are. You wear your earphones in the shower? You simply cannot be without your tunes for a few minutes?
They be waterproof and no I cannot.
Can you please do a comparison between the NAD Viso HP50 and the Sennheiser Momentum? I would literally pay you to do it. Not for the headphones, but at least a $100.
I absolutely loved my eph 100s, but they started the sound started to deteriorate after about 4 months and after 6 they were terrible
Hello, Lachlan. I really liked all of your reviews on earphone/headphones. For 100 dollars I was looking at Sennheiser Momentum in ear also. If you have heard them, how does it sound compare to the three earphones you recommended at $100 price point?
I just brought the ostry kco6a off of amazon so I hope I did the right choice
i have xiaomi piston 2 but i find there treble to be ear piercing and base lackluster unless i jam them in my ear. am i treble sensitive? any good on ears you suggest? have you tried gr06
I am about to buy a new pair of IE's. How about a review for the Sennheiser Momentum in-ear?
Shure FTW :)
BTW how did you put that 'i' - info icon in the upper right corner of your video?
Please do a headphone one!
Hey Lachlan!
I can recommend you the HiFiMAN RE-400, for about $99 they are an excellent pair of IEM
also it could be great if you make a 2015 Room Tour in January, I'm remodeling my room and I wanna get inspired, you know.
Hope you can have a very nice and Merry Christmas man!
SuperGustav123 czcams.com/video/I8DtFnm2Ks4/video.html though unfortunately the strain reliefs on my pair broke :(
***** uuugh! that's bad :/
Thanks for fast reply, love your channel bro!
btw, consider the 2015 room tour hehe
Awesome! Please make a headphone version
no Soundmagic E10 .. :( BTW the headphones guide , plz ?
what do you think about Pioneer DJE 1500, dje 1500 OR SHURE SE215?
hey im trying to decide on wether to get the OSTRY KC06A or VSonic GR07 MK2 Pro Dynamic Noise Isolation Earphones Earbuds IEM Classic Edition - Blue or even Shure SE215-K . my price point is from $70-$110
What do you think of the JVC HA-FX3X? I've never bought expensive earphones but I think they sound fantastic.
i'm thinking about buying the audio technica ath m50x because they say it's portable and really handy but i have glasses and i don't know if it's a bother i like music with low bass and really smooth can i use them for 6 hour's and then they still feel nice? maybe you can recommend some other headphones :D i would really appreciate that i love you're video's man they are awesome
I listen to a lot of rock and punk music, what should I be looking for in term of mids, bass, and highs? Would the SURE earphones be a good choice?
Aww no hifiman re400?:( it sounds really good tho. I got it around 79$ from amazon
I would have included the RE-400, but I have hesitations about the build quality that I don't have about the other two suggestions! It does sound good but now that the GR07 is almost the same price it's tougher for me to recommend the HiFiMan.
***** yea i agree that the build quality for the upper part of the earphone is quite disappointing.
***** You should've mentioned the GR07 "Classic" as that's the one that dons the $99 price tag. They should be similar in sound but there a few accounts that state they aren't an exact match.
Hey any recomendation for earphone or headphone for a persone who listens a lot of Heavy metal, jazz, blues, and classical music, (not noise cancelation, but with good isolation)
please do a review on dunu titan 1 and Ostry KC06a . Your reviews are awesome
can you tell me what do you think of this ? Audio Technica 铁三角 ATH-SPORT1iS and Audio Technica/铁三角 ATH-CKP200 please.. is it worth for price?
I have Sony XBA-40 over 2 years that now searching around for another in-ear phone, like Earsonics SM64 or Audio-Technica ATM-IM04, will be on my buying list. Any idea which one is best for me compensated the disadvantages from XBA-40? Thanks.
Can you make a review on the shure Se310? compare it with the new Shure se215
Does anyone know if the treble on the vsonic gr07 is as siblant compared to the klipsch s4. I wanna pick up a pair because my current iem( steelseries flux) broke but I don't wanna end up disliking them because of an unbearable treble like the klipsch had.
THE GOD TY I WAS LOOKING FOR IEM'S FOR MYSELF
I have the Gr07 Bass Edition and looking for replacement. Would you recommend getting a replacement or something better? I really like the sound signature and clarity yet I'm kind of a Bass guy so I had gone with Bass Edition rather than Mk2.
***** how does earbuds stack against full sized headphones?
i'm thinking to get vsonic vsd or klipsch, but then i tried se215 which is considerably higher than my bugdet but hollycow that thing snug fir perfectly, and it's not even foam tips.
so.. i can't get my hands on vsd and klipsch i like shure but it's not so good that it's blow my mind, the sound is decent for the price but the build quality and comfort is such appealing deal.
what do you guys think? on side note i really, really, really love GR07 sound signature and don't really like audio technica's..
have you tried audio technica ath-clr100? I think that's the best under 25$.
Hi Im looking for a earphone/headphone that is wireless do you have any recommendations that give me the best bang for my buck?
Thank you Lachlan, this video helped out a lot.
I need some earbuds that are durable i had ttpod earbuds and they didnt last me 2 months and they dont work i am a heavy user of earbuds so any choices?
Damn i would like a headphone that sounds like Zero Carbo with a build quality of Audio Technica IM50 for 50$ or so :(
Hi Lachlan. I Want To Buy Earphones for Workout within 50 dollars. Please recommend me some good in-ear earphones
lachlan just stumbled onto your youtube page, love it! but may i ask u for help? i'm looking for in ear earbuds that have good bass, with a wide soundstage/instrument separation in the $50 - $120 range.
lyon cab in ear earbuds generally have very bad soundstage since they're in ears.If you want an in ear with great sound stage, look no further than the Sennheiser IE80.Check it's reviews out, it has the widest soundstage in an IEM currently.
The Sony XBA-1's are available on Amazon for $23.. Balanced Armature Driver Earbuds for less than $100.. sure they are the XBA-1's, which is the bottom of the barrel in that line.. but honestly, they sound great.. especially for less than $25!!
I found a bunch of refurb XBA-1s on ebay a while back for $12.50 each. I bought like five of them and gave them out as gifts. :D
I got my brother in law a pair with the mix for Christmas, and myself a pair.. I'm a big audio nut, so if I like them, he'll be ecstatic of them..
I honestly just wanna buy them for the tips... I think the 2 versions of Sony Hybrids are included.
They do come with the Hybrid Tips, which I do use.. And are fantastic.. Not sure what you use currently.. But, if you get a good seal, you might want to consider continuing to use them.. They are very nice..
Hi nice guide!
Should i get the Zero Audio Carbo Tenore or the Yamaha Eph 100?? Regardless of price. Can you compare them solely on the Sound Quality?
I listen to almost everything from EDM HIPHOP POP ROCK MJ etc, but mostly edm recently..
Please advice and thanks! :)
Jeffrey Au If you are sensitive to high frequencies, the Tenore is a better choice. They are both quite good for those genres. The Yamaha is marginally better built.
What do you think of the new Audiofly Clublife (Maximal & Adagio) In-Ears?
Awesome, thanks for a really good review
Blox BE3's are nice for the price. ~$37
can u do the same thing with a higher price bracket ?
Hey, will you review a Grado headphone sometime?
please do one on headphones
You should tangle all these IEMs on a Christmas tree haha
Is the 50-100 price ranged earphone ok for running?
RHA, best bang for the buck.
What are your thoughts on the DN-1000 and DN-900?
very good and helpful guide
Hey Lachlan what would the best recommend head phones for a big bass head. I don't really care about the price ( with in reason 50-200$) thanks for your help love you videos!!
Try the V-Moda M100 :)
Thanks for the recommendationI will definitely check them out , what about earbuds too. thanks
Beats tour2 are pretty good for bass head and aren't too expensive.
***** i think your vsd3s guides may have been from a bad batch or something. My pair doesnt come loose as easily as yours. Maybe thats why you find them fussy. Those im50s look great! Are they even bigger than the vsd3s? Any reason why you got the im50s instead of im70s? Just curious
On A studentbudget I got the IM50 because I didn't love the colour of the IM70 really haha.
The sony a7 is out, when is the Lach' Ness monster getting those?
***** Hi kinda just catching back up with your stuff.
Yea I am always on the hunt for the best earphone/earset that is pocketable and probably around the $50 AUD shipped price (to be exact less than $100NZD shipped). I would also like them to be compatible with sony hybrid tips. Do you have any suggestions?
Wonginism Zero Audio Carbo Tenore may be a go'er :) Very pocketable.
Thanks a freaking, Ton. You keep it real and true!!!
Havi B3s didn't make the cut? :(
I would have included the Havi if not for the Zero Audio!
Understandable. I need to try these Carbo Tenores. So much good things has been said about them. But the Havi hype train is longer than the Snowpiercer so had to settle for them.
Can you review bose soundtrue in ears?
Hi Lachlan!, I'm curious to know about your views on the Vsonic GR06, I know they're hard to get hold of but I've found them for a reasonable price of $70 locally. I would really be interested to know how you'd place them between the VSD3's and the SE215, if you haven't heard them yet do let me know your thoughts on the reviews of it on head fi, if that's possible.
www.ebay.com/itm/NVX-EX10S-In-Ear-Monitors-Earbuds-w-PivoTip-Variable-Sound-Ports-15-EARTIPS-/301213409064
These are rebadged GR06, for $50 US.
Corinn Heathers Thanks but the shipping cost to my country is just a bit more than the cost of the earphones themselves :P
Akshay Nivalkar Ouch. :( That's unfortunate!
Have you tried the A-Jays series? i would put them up there in the $50 range.
I've tried the A-Jays One and Four. Didn't love them.
***** hi lachlan, I need a pair of earphone that gives me really good clarity and medium bass. Any ideas? Budget less than a hundred. Thanks :)
What would be a pretty durable (I sleep listening to podcasts/music through in-ears) that's a bit warmer than neutral but still fairly neutral (like the M50X) for around the price of SE215's, or would you just recommend me to get the SE215's?
Zachary Ong If you want fairly neutral and durable, I'd maybe try the Audio Technica ATH-IM02. It might be too neutral for you though, and it's not as comfy to sleep on. SE215 seems safest.
What about the IM50?
are the prices in US dollars or Aus dollars?
Are you goen review the sennhieser ie 80??
***** Sorry to disturb you but I would like to know which of the two iems is superior in terms of clarity, balance, texture and sound separation:the gr07 or the Yamaha eph-100
Santa Clauz GR07 is more balanced than the Yamaha :)
Thx
guide for headphone?
Hi Iachlan and everyone here, I am looking for a new set of in-ear's but I am so bad at this that's why I would like to ask you for some help. Last in-ear's that I had were Beyerdynamic dx 120`s, I love how they sound but the cable on dx 120`s is so bad that in two months it broke twice. Could someone suggest me in-ear's for 100-120$ that sounds similar to dx 120`s or better? Thanks in advance.
75ense Unfortunately I haven't tried the DX120, someone else here might have some advice, otherwise try asking in the advice thread at www.reddit.com/r/headphones/ :)
***** Thank you for the link. I red couple of threads there and I bought RHA MA750. Fist thing I noticed is better build quality and sound is good too but DX120 sounds better in my opinion. I'll give them some time maybe sound will going to change a bit. Happy Holidays.