ive own bijou 3 before and for me it got plenty of bass sometime it clouded the instrument a bit....
but supposedly the bijou 3 is more to balance and bijou 4 is clarity.... (in my case i did some recable and it turns out to be brighter.... and i love it...)

go for head direct re0....
refer here for the sound signature
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1127323

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Added on November 16, 2009, 4:22 pmwell if u really like soundmagic.. u should go for PL21.... the balance of PL11 (which is bass heavy) and PL20 (which emphasis more on clarity)

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Nov 16 2009, 04:22 PM

RE0 you can order from here
http://www.head-direct.com/

$10 postage...
if im not mistaken....

that's the problem....
all those earphone u listed is either u have to buy online or from the garage sale over here....
well accept for akg maybe... but other than that u have to buy online...

sorry mate... i guess thats the only option u got...

i could only comment on bijou and soundmagic since ive use and still using them...
i use to have bijou 3 and the bass was full but it lack of details...
then i switch to bijou 4.. which is a bright sounding IEM after i recable it and to my likings....

then i tried the pl21 which is for me really balance iems, the bass and the mids a sufficient enuff to make ur head shaking to tunes...

nope... never try audition it before....
so i cant comment about the sound... sorry

in terms of steepness of price... i do think that buying from davis would be a good choice... i also find ie8 at ebay selling for a cheap price (around usd 269) but really... its kindda freaky because its too darn cheap...

or anyone willing to let go their price possession...??? i hardly doubt that lol!

KSC75 got high praise for being a bang for a buck earphones by not only locals but also head-fiers, but couple of things about clip ons is the sound leakage and also there have been ppl who are not really comfortable using it especially ppl who wear glasses.... but if u can compromise that, then it should be ur choice...

PL21 is for me considered a really balance earphones with a good build... SQ wise for me its really good compare to my stock iphone earbuds. good amount of bass but not lacking clarity and details. also considered a bang for bucks...

as for philips SHE9700 i never audition it, but from my experience, philips earphone usually got quantity bass that will satisfy u and a fun sounding phones (im comparing it with my philips buds, and yes it satisfy my needs for music)


so hope with this explanation, u can make some conclusions and be happy with what u'll going to get...

have u try wearing it over-the-ears?


the middle ones...

i have soundmagic PL21 and audio technica CK100 all IEM type....
and i wear it over the ears....
comfort? yeah it is comfortable and less/no microphonic at all... and with t-shirt clips, it wont get in your way...

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Added on December 10, 2009, 8:40 amand yeah..if ure a basshead, u should try Future Sonic atrio.... the granddaddy of bass.... a forumer selling his atrio at garage sale now... should try it....

This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Dec 10 2009, 08:40 AM

u should get a LOD to compliment ur E5....
that should give u some new perspective...

u already have a good phones... i suggest u go for a good amp.... ibasso would be a nice choice for u.....
like the head-fier always says.... sorry about ur wallet....



This post has been edited by g3n0c|d3: Dec 12 2009, 11:36 PM

Just PM EFN, he's doing custom LOD... i also got from him... no regrets....

for headphone amps... just go to garage sales.... u'll can get a very good price over there...

E1 is not bad idea also.. but how much did u bought it last time akgmalaysia?

Aha, n thts y im now hunting a reliable amp...( provided tht i got some huge year end bonus this week!) E5 is a notch improvement to ur bass and detail but just noticable by ears i would have to say. Get a better amp+LOD that can drive ur SE530. Provided u willing to spend more... Lol!

im using PL21 with my iphone..... gotta love the sound..... and its better than my stock earphone... period...!!

here's my SoundMagic PL21

ur welcome....

Cheap and reliable? SoundMagic range is an option for u. Myself have pl21 and it is solidly build, cheap and the quality of the sound is also really good.

no need... just order from here