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Best earphone for the value




https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K2LHB1J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I bought the earphone after reading rave review on it.


SoundMagic E11C review | What Hi-Fi?


The review is spot on.


The most remarkable difference between this and free earphone distributed by Delta Airline is detailed treble.


I also compared this with Grado SR80E headphone that I have.


Grado have slightly more open bass but this one seems to have more details.


Due to the limitation of luggage, I would rather bring earphone than regular headphone  for long travel.


This one fit my need at the cost of 60$.

I found that the music through Youtube or Amazon prime using SoundMAGIC E11C earphones is quite enjoyable.


I highly recommend this for travel.


Thomas
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glupson
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shkong78,

Let us know the results, please. If you do not mind, could you pay really good attention to isolation from the outside sounds (to evaluate for flight/train-worthiness)?

Earphones are harder to get to audition. Over-the-ear can be found in many places, but earphones tend to stay in boxes.
glupson
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sleepwalker65,

Your experience with SONY customer support is about the same as mine. I actually do not consider it exists. Not even warranty. If I buy something from them, I consider it a total loss when broken, regardless of when it happens. Calling them, even for warranty repair, is waste of time and nerves and is rarely worth the trouble. Well, little by little, I am taking similar approach with everything I buy. I wave the white flag. They win.

Earphones I mentioned are Japanese model and I am not in Japan so their warranty would not apply anyways. It makes me feel less of a loser to know that.
glupson
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I was also looking/listening for something for the plane. Final E4000 (I did not get to hear 5000) seem to like more power than many of the cellphones would provide. They were not that loud even through a dedicated music player. You may need an amplifier with them which than makes it a bit less convenient for travel. Sound isolation is ok, but not fantastic. It will, of course, depend on your ear anatomy etc. Otherwise, they are fine piece of equipment.

SONY MDR-EX800ST sound fine, are not too expensive, do block a decent amount of outside noise, but may not be for travel. They are comfortable but protrude out of your ears just enough that you cannot lay on the side without them bothering you. Once you are on your back, they are fine.

The best improvement in sound via earphones that I noticed while travelling was trying to pick Boeing 787 whenever possible. They are somehow quieter. I do not know any measurements, just my small-sample impression. The rumor is that A-380 is the same way.

glupson
7,842 posts
 
If you get a chance, Final E4000 and 5000 fall under $300 and are worth giving a listen. E4000 is around $150.

Too many choices for you. All are probably good.
glupson
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If you ever want earphones that, to me, seem to have no signature sound and are in your price range, you may try SONY MDR-EX800ST. I do not know how to describe their sound. They are not bad, don’t get me wrong, they just exist. Check the reviews. They are a little older model so it is likely that these new guys may outdo them, but for a bit over $200, I think they are really good. I know, not an esoteric headphone-focused brand. I would buy them again.
glupson
7,842 posts
 

shkong78,

Is sound isolation on those good enough for most of the planes?

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