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Stinky Fart
post Sep 3 2011, 09:47 PM

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- My Rig: Laptop/Samsung Galaxy S2
- Type of usage: Movies, Music, Games
- File format: mostly MP3s
- Music genre: I listen to any kind of music really, instrumental, rock, pop, alternative, techno, classical. Basically anything that pleases my ears so I'd like something that is a jack of all trades
- Budget: below RM250
- Headphone/ earphone type: preferably circumaural but on ears are also OK
- Other requirements (if any): something comfy and will not break easily. I'm not particular about bass so a below average bass would be ok.

E1 - AKG is having a sale; http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2004671
so if anything from there fulfills my requirements then I'd get it. Also, I've heard that Sennheiser HD201 is a good headphone considering the price. Should I get HD201 instead of AKG K404 or KOSS PortaPro? Thank you for you feedback!
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post Sep 3 2011, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(E1 - AKG @ Sep 3 2011, 10:08 PM)
Hi, thank you for thr interest.  However, regret to inform that both the AKG K404 and KOSS PortaPro are sold out  nod.gif

You may want to consider the award winning AKG K420 instead.

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oh snap! I was just checking out the reviews on KOSS PortaPro and liked what I was seeing. Really wanted to get that till I checked back this thread and found out its sold out :'(
Thanks for the recommendation, will check it out
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post Oct 1 2011, 04:28 PM

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QUOTE(kembar4 @ Oct 1 2011, 02:01 PM)
Hey guys,

I am a newbie when it comes to headphones. Prior to this, I was using some "cap ayam" branded headphone for my movie needs. It seemed to work well for me but i would like to upgrade now. To compliment the headphone, I do have a soundboard attached to my computer. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1.

99% of the time, i would be on the headphone. I don't use my speakers much.

95% of the time, the headphone would be used for watching movies, and 5% would be on games. I don't really listen to music while on the computer, so I don't really need a headphone that plays music fine. It should be optimal, mainly for movies.

My budget as stated, would be less than RM200. I am not particular about how it looks, since it would only be used at home. As long as its comfortable to the ears
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Superlux HD660
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Added on October 1, 2011, 4:33 pm
QUOTE(RobustRobot @ Oct 1 2011, 03:27 AM)
any good earphone for budget below rm150? used mainly while jogg and working out.. TQ
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Brainwavz M1
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This post has been edited by Stinky Fart: Oct 1 2011, 04:33 PM
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post Oct 1 2011, 10:08 PM

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QUOTE(miumiu18 @ Oct 1 2011, 08:55 PM)
My Rig: laptop + handphone
Type of usage: music
File format: mostly mp3 little flac
Music genre: bass & house
Budget: less than 100
Headphone/ earphone type: earphone
Other requirements (if any): anything with heavy bass will do smile.gif
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MEElectronics M6
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Stinky Fart
post Oct 1 2011, 11:22 PM

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QUOTE(miumiu18 @ Oct 1 2011, 08:55 PM)
My Rig: laptop + handphone
Type of usage: music
File format: mostly mp3 little flac
Music genre: bass & house
Budget: less than 100
Headphone/ earphone type: earphone
Other requirements (if any): anything with heavy bass will do smile.gif
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QUOTE(miumiu18 @ Oct 1 2011, 11:12 PM)
thanks 4 suggestion. superlux seems to be my thing .
going to jalan pasar to check it out then
lowyat plaza x have?
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Hmm... Didn't you say you want earphones? Superlux HD381 are headphones
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post Oct 1 2011, 11:29 PM

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QUOTE(miumiu18 @ Oct 1 2011, 11:25 PM)
http://www.head-fi.org/t/493052/superlux-h...iew-comparisons

isn't earphone = in ear?
forgive me if i am wrong..not really an audiophile
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oh sorry, ahaha didn't know Superlux make earphones blush.gif
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post Oct 1 2011, 11:43 PM

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QUOTE(miumiu18 @ Oct 1 2011, 11:41 PM)
from this thread : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1239752/+0

Shop name: INSTRACO
Location: 115 Jalan Pasar, 55100 KL. Near Esso station, towards Jalan Tun Razak end. Tel 03-92218327

maybe gonna try there 2moro . duno this model stil got or not
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just read the review, god that is one good earphone! I'm getting one too tongue.gif
you can buy it from trio http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=1776500&hl=
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post Oct 3 2011, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(SticH @ Oct 3 2011, 01:19 AM)
- My Rig: pc, iphone
- Type of usage: music
- File format: flac/ 320kpbs
- Music genre: acoustic instrument, less on music
- Budget: <200
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEM/ Headphone
- Other requirements (if any): value for money
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For IEM you can consider MEElectronics M6 or SoundMagic PL30/50
For headphones if you can increse your budget to RM250 you can get a BeyerDynamic DT231Pro


QUOTE(tutuyao @ Oct 3 2011, 01:47 AM)
Hi guys, I just bought myself first headphone, creative HQ-1600. and i'm not really satisfied with the sound quality. thinking to buy another headphone, budget <300.. any recommendations please?  icon_question.gif
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BeyerDynamic DT231Pro
Grado SR60i
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post Oct 3 2011, 04:23 PM

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QUOTE(xearsol @ Oct 3 2011, 12:53 AM)
that's pretty cheap for a razer. do they sell it in sabah?
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this guy is selling Razer Orca http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2056148
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post Oct 4 2011, 02:48 PM

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QUOTE(zyulander @ Oct 4 2011, 01:24 PM)
hi guys  biggrin.gif need some help here. thanks

- My Rig: PC/PS3
- Type of usage: gaming/mp3, movies
- File format: mp3 mostly for audio
- Music genre: rock/r&b/top 40 musics
- Budget: below rm150
- Headphone/ earphone type: full headphone. usually use em 4 a long period.
- Other requirements (if any): long cable is a bonus  tongue.gif
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Superlux HD668B or HD669
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post Oct 4 2011, 08:28 PM

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QUOTE(zyulander @ Oct 4 2011, 06:29 PM)
there's a lil price margin between these 2. mind tellin me the diff?
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here are a few reviews to help you decide.
http://www.head-fi.org/t/547213/superlux-hd669
http://www.headfonia.com/superlux-hd668b/


Added on October 4, 2011, 8:29 pm
QUOTE(shift @ Oct 4 2011, 07:56 PM)
- My Rig: Handphone
- Type of usage: Music
- File format:mp3, flac
- Music genre: r&B, jazz, rock
- Budget: Around 200-250
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEMs
- Other requirements (if any):

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Fisher Eterna
QUOTE(WS Tradings @ Oct 4 2011, 07:48 PM)
Try Fischer Audio Eterna? You can find them around Klang Valley.
RM249
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post Oct 6 2011, 04:27 PM

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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Oct 6 2011, 03:40 PM)
- My Rig:Sony A846
- Type of usage:Daily LRT trip to work
- File format: mp3
- Music genre: Jpop,anime song
- Budget: Rm200
- Headphone/ earphone type: Headphone
- Other requirements (if any):  comfortable for long usage

i'm using Sony MDR-PQ2 white color now ...
but it get dirty quick  cry.gif
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Audio Technica SJ33. Comes in black and white!
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post Oct 6 2011, 10:05 PM

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QUOTE(back breaker @ Oct 6 2011, 12:38 PM)
My Rig: iPhone 4, and Laptop Dell Studio

Type of usage: Daily office and at home

File format: MP3's only

Music genre: House, downbeat and Jazz

Budget: NOT more than RM 150

Headphone/ earphone type: Earphones. Don't mind about the semi open/closed though, or IEM. Preferably in-ear.

Other requirements (if any): Red Colored wires, generally colored. Or red-themed earphones
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the only red colored wires I know is the MEElectronic RX11
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post Oct 7 2011, 04:30 PM

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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Oct 7 2011, 09:49 AM)
would it be better if i can get the sj55 would the improvement worth for the extra money that i pay?
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I cannot say, but if you want something, better get the best of it right? Ahaha. You can try audition at Jaben and decide which you like the most smile.gif
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post Oct 10 2011, 01:01 AM

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QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Oct 9 2011, 10:43 PM)
- My Rig: Desktop = USB Wolfson UAC27 (Without amp), STX Essence, Macbook air, maybe a good portable music player in future
- Type of usage: = Portable and also home listening when I don't want to disturb others.
- File format:  Lossy and Lossless
- Music genre: Musical>Instrumental>Classical>Vocal
- Budget: Less than RM300, can increase if have worthy recommendation
- Headphone/ earphone type: Earphone
- Other requirements (if any): as listed in my signature

I like balance sound signature, my favourite remains something like KOSS KCS75 which I have problem finding it. Need to be comfortable.
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Hifiman RE0 thumbup.gif
btw, this article can help smile.gif
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post Oct 10 2011, 01:10 PM

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QUOTE(kelv1983 @ Oct 10 2011, 10:11 AM)
Most of recommendation here are namely AKG brand ! I wish other expert could help name few other brand for comparison ! Don't wan other to think these forum is sponsored by AKG itself !
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AKG is a good brand, thats why its always recommended thumbup.gif


QUOTE(Sky.Live @ Oct 10 2011, 10:41 AM)
I would like to extend my earphone application now, to connect to my keyboard (synthesizer if you call it) if I need (rarely need tho) just sometimes.
My earphone now currently either sounds good on low notes and sounds really bad or the high notes (hurts my ears) or vice versa

sounds like a budget increase is needed  hmm.gif

Currently interested
HiFiMAN RE262 In-ear earphones $150 from head-direct *very interested
HiFiMAN RE-ZERO In-Ear Headphones $99 from head-direct
Fischer Audio Eterna
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If you're going for the RE262, I think you'll have to order direct from head-direct. RE0 and Eterna can be obtained here
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post Oct 10 2011, 04:14 PM

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QUOTE(kenjixx @ Oct 10 2011, 03:28 PM)
I went to audition for Audio Technica SJ33 at lowyat din really like it cuz it din really sound better than my sony headphone
then i ended up buying superlux HD661 after heavily testing for it and the price which still within my budget at jln pasar
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glad you like your new cans! Sorry that my recommendation didn't come to your liking, thank god you auditioned it first tongue.gif
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post Oct 11 2011, 11:01 PM

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QUOTE(Lennox @ Oct 11 2011, 10:44 PM)
Yes handphone will be all in one but won't give the best quality! with you budget can go for Cube C30
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Second that. You can buy from Slevin Sent, get free F1Pro earphones summore thumbup.gif
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post Oct 11 2011, 11:50 PM

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QUOTE(Calvin789 @ Oct 11 2011, 11:03 PM)
but i still prefer handphone to listen to music as i dont need to carry so many gadgets out brows.gif
BTW got anyone selling Crossroads MylarOne Bijou 2??
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Jaben selling Bijou 3
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post Oct 12 2011, 03:31 AM

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QUOTE(dctrue @ Oct 12 2011, 02:32 AM)
hi there i have some question, i am newbie on all these headphones so,

Your rig - Using on laptop
What type of usage - music
File format used in your source - mostly mp3
Genre of music you listen to - pop/trance/house/electro/more to bass
Headphone/ earphone type - headphone
Other requirements (if any) - no need those mic etc..
budjet - below rm150? as cheap as possible cause im student now...

currently im using this http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/gamecom-777
but soon i will have to give me back my friend, doesnt want to pinjam his stuff hahaha.

thank you.

i want something sound quality that comparable to that. any suggestion?

addon: i only use them in my room, so no need sound insulation and dont need so stylish 1.
          prefer sound quality more than style.
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Superlux HD660 but I'm not sure if it would be comparable to the Plantronics. Read the review here

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