I wonder does in-ear/canalphones perform as they supposed to be? I'm thinking of getting a pair of budget in-ear/canalphones for my travelling use..

Currently using the earphones (I suppose it's EP-480, but in white) supplied with my Creative V200 which sounded good enough (abit less bass to my taste) in quiet environment, but totally useless while I'm on a bus unless I crank up the volume..

So I'm looking for advise on getting a pair of decently priced and sounding that blocks out environmental noise so I can listen to my music at a much lower volume..

Bump...?

Anyone care to comment?

I just noticed Etymotic Research IEMs can cost up to rm1k.. But heard that it lacks bass.. while Altec Lansing iM716 is some how 'similar' to ER's IEM with improvement to bass.. but can't seem to find it anyone bulking in garage sales section anymore..

OVC? I've seen it somewhere.. but forgot the review link already.. any possible budget solutions?

BTW, is it really true that u need to change IEM filters from time to time?

Budget.. hmm.. maybe something not more than rm200.. rm300 is tops.. no point spending too much coz I'm using it with my cheapo Creative V200 player anyway...

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Feb 5 2007, 09:10 PM

From the review, they say the OVC needs to be amped to bring out its full potential.. I don't have the intention to bring along a headamp since I carry a lot of luggage with me..

Can't seem to find anyone still bulking it in the trade zone either..

how about iM716? still require headamps?

How to look for technical specification for mp3 players anyway? Want to find out what's the output specs for my Creative V200...

Oops.. didn't notice it... Must be the rm1k price tags that scared me from looking futher..

Not yet available?

Wondering how does it sounds like anyway? I listen to a lot of R&B/Hip-Hop/Techno/Dance tracks.. I'd prefer something with more bass and warmer sound.. don't like it to sound too harsh (e.g. Aego M-ish )..

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Added on February 5, 2007, 10:44 pmHow about I test it for a few days.. then sell u back after CNY.. hahaha...

Seriously not indending to spend too much on it..

BTW, is my MP3 capable of driving OVA IEMs? can't seem to find the specs..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Feb 5 2007, 10:44 PM

So what u say is sell my Creative V200 and get a new MP3 player and IEM?

maybe outta my budget already.. so willing to try getting IEMs first..

I don't always listen to those specific genres la.. but I'd prefer something that is softer/warmer sounding rather than in-your-face kind of sound..

BTW, does IEM's really capable of blocking out external sounds? Eyeing on getting a pair of OVA TC20's.. since it's the cheapest *sic* IEM's that I can found anyway..

Gonna run it unamped though..

This post has been edited by ATI.Bob: Feb 6 2007, 12:59 AM

Well.. my main purpose of getting an IEM is most probably to block out external sounds (or so they claim to be) so that I can listen at a much lower volume when I'm on a bus..

Maybe I'll upgrade to a better player next time when I've got more moolah..

So.. does IEM's really block out external sounds anyway..?

How would OVA TC20 users describe the sound anyway..?

Oh.. that's good news.. should contact bro wallabies for futher info..

I'm starting to get poisioned in this audiophile thingy already...