Bad *** Headphones

[blackgeltabs 5,000+ posts]

Ultrasone HFI-650

http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/Ultrasone_HFI_650/4505-6468_16-30790697.html

 

[chubby 10+ year member]

the etymotics have a flatter response.

ive owner the e2cs, and would not spend 100 bucks on them again

 

[electronicsgeek 10+ year member]

has anybody tried these earjams for the ipod earbuds out?

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=319299&pfp=cat3

cuz when i use the ipod headphones for working out(running) they keep falling out...do these stay in place?

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

I haven't heard the E2's, but I've heard the E4's. Pretty da*n good, but not worth the money in my opinion. The ER's perform nearly as well at a third of the price. Then again I'm not a sicko audiophile who demands perfection, I just need something that is comfortable, sounds good, is crisp and clean, and has good sound isolation. And with the ER's different caps (three or two prong canalphone and earplug) you can control the sound isolation a lot.

I just bought the E4's today. $299 retail....$150 for me //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

I enjoy them but they are lacking big time in the bass department. I dont listen to much rap, but they are even lacking on APC, RGTM, and Tool...?

Any ideas, I can only EQ so much on an Ipod.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

bump...

 

[sumone 10+ year member]

I think the positioning & how they fit in your ears makes a big difference, so I guess try to make sure you have them on properly?

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

I think the positioning & how they fit in your ears makes a big difference, so I guess try to make sure you have them on properly?

I have tried every one of the different earbuds. No gain. Currently using the foam (the ones that totally block out outside noise)...

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Just remember, if you're using the 'phones at home, a good headphone amp will really bring out what they're capable of //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

and they're cheap to build //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

 

[puppie_chow 10+ year member]

If you can use the triple flange fittings use em. They worked the best with my E5s.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

If you can use the triple flange fittings use em. They worked the best with my E5s.

Tried those, the foam ones seem to have better responce. Getting use to them now. I just guess these dont really compare to a good set of studio headphones...

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

Just remember, if you're using the 'phones at home, a good headphone amp will really bring out what they're capable of //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif
and they're cheap to build //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Being that these were so small I didnt think that they needed it. But Comp sctually sells the little 2 or 3 watt amps, I can get one free so if I still cant get use to them Ill either return them or try out the amp...

 

[PV Audio 5,000+ posts]

foam 4 teh win //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

 

[bikejunkie223 10+ year member]

I think the E2c's are fantastic, I have compared them to the more expensive Shures, and the others are not worth the money. I have a fairly sensitive ear, and had difficulty really appreciating a difference.

 

[XDrkmanX 10+ year member]

I went with the ER-6i's

hopefully they'll be a nice match for my new Ipod video.

 

[JimJ 5,000+ posts]

Being that these were so small I didnt think that they needed it. But Comp sctually sells the little 2 or 3 watt amps, I can get one free so if I still cant get use to them Ill either return them or try out the amp...

Yeah, the benefits aren't that much for the small ones.

But for a big 'ol pair of Senns or Grado cans, having a good 1 or 2 watts per side from a real amp can be a big improvement //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif DIYaudio or Decware's forums had a plan for a little amp not that long ago...a single 6BM8 pentode per side and a little transformer...something like 3 watts per channel of excellent sound. Or a Bottlehead S.E.X (Single Ended eXperimenter's kit)