ATH M50x, the newer version of M50, biggest highlight is the detachable cord. It goes for 650rm.
The MDR-1R for some reason didn't impress me at all compared to its price range... Neither did it's MDR siblings. I am a sony fan, but just didn't feel good enough.

try this vid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB-JC2b_pbU
ofcourse, it depends on what you're listening with but you estimate what it should sound like a bit

I recommend the ATH M40x, not sure if out in Malaysia yet, but effeminately will be out this month. It has a flat sound so depending on EQ setting, most people should be happy
If can topup another RM150, ATH M50x is highly recommended. The new design has detachable cables, so can change cables to suit comfort and when the wire breaks or anything, you won't have to buy a new set of cans. M40x also has detachable cables

I'm mentioning the M40x without any proof that they are comfortable yet, but the older version, M40, are quite comfortable as many people mention in their reviews.

I don't think any of those come with velour pads, usually they're sold separately.
And I believe velour pads can go easily rm100 a pair.
+1 for the ATH M50! But the new series M50x should be out soon, and it has detachable cables
Definitely get the Grados if you're not going to use the heapdhone outside! They have an open design which makes them sound good, but with the only problem of sound leakage. Everyone around you can hear what you are listening to

Me myself, I'm planning to get the M40x + upgrade to velour pads since M50x is over my budget

Been looking at this post: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/3146771/all
Asked around in a lot of shops (haven't asked jaben yet) and most shops are telling me they'll have stop early to mid next month.

Currently using ATH PRO5MK2, but the detachable cable and flat sound response on M40x is too tempting to not look at

mee a151 - really comfortable, and extremely detailed for an iem of the price range.

i tested out my friends one, which he got for 220rm, which i believe is the standard price you can get it. and it comes with a carrying case.

sound is not bass heavy, but the bass sounds really good. mids and highs are really good as well, overall, it's probably the best balanced armature you can get for the price.

Hello guys, need some help in figuring out an IEM for a friend, and another for myself....

For my friend.

- Your rig: Laptop + Xperia S
- What type of usage: Music
- File format used in your source: MP3
- Genre of music you listen to: house/trance/dance
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEM
- Other requirements: Clear and heavy bass
- Budget: RM200. Fixed budget

For me. Flexible budget (not over RM450)

- Your rig: iPod shuffle + Nexus 4 + Laptop + Galaxy S2 (rooted and custom OS, louder than my Lenovo Z400 even while using Dolby Home Theater, but not as clear)
- What type of usage: Music (movies and anime as well, but focusing on music)
- File format used in your source: MP3 + FLAC
- Genre of music you listen to: Everything. Mostly rock, metal,
- Headphone/ earphone type: IEM or Closed Circumaural
- Other requirements: Flat or focused headphones with a good deal of bass.
- Budget: RM300~RM400 flexible budget, though I'm not planning to go over RM450.

I'm planning to buy the ATH M40x but because I travel alot everyday, my brain is telling me to go for a good IEM. But I still can't decide.
So please give me recommendations on both IEMs and a headphone.

Thanks in advance

This post has been edited by raeimad: Mar 16 2014, 11:09 PM

Walked into a QuickSilver outlet and compared with my ATH PRO5MK2. Sure, there were people staring at me but I didn't care
Don't remember much about the the crusher, but I remember not liking it at all. + that price tag. Although, my friend did tell me he could barely hear anything that was being played even while I was on full volume. So I guess it has good isolation.

Please check your messages ~
Didn't want to write a huge comment as a reply, hahah.

I haven't tried the a-jays 5 yet, but I did try 1, 2, 3 and 4. But I would definitely go for the a151 for sound quality.
Btw, a-jays 5 is around double the price of meelectronics a151. So if a-jays are in your budget, you might find better IEMs.
And depending on what you listen to mostly, recommendations would differ

For headphones, if you're okay with a bit bigger headphones (in size), ATH Pro700Mk2 would be good, for bass heavy music/listening.

I've never tested either... So, can't say. Hahah. But from what I've read, the ATH is more detailed. This makes sense because they are DJ headphones. Their pads are also not as thick as most other headphones (probably so the ears are closer to the driver to make it easier to listen to) so they might seem uncomfortable for everyday use.
These on Jaben are for 738rm.
You can check some posts here, I remember one post had a price tag of rm640.

Is it possible to get IM50/IM70 under 300 in Malaysia?
I can only find IM50 for under 300 on ebay..

If you go for an open headphone, you're definitively stuck home with em since it'll leak a lot of sound. And usually for budget gaming headphones, closed are better. But for music, it depends on personal preferences.

If you do go for a higher budget, definitely can get better headphones
But if you want to go for 5.1/7.1 surround headphones, it would only do you good while gaming, and maybe movies. For music, you can get better headphones rather than surround sound.
I'm not so sure if it's a good idea to get an amp and headphone for your budget.... Might be a good idea to stick with just headphones.

For under 300rm headphones, Creative Aurvana Live! and Grado SR60i (open)
If you up your budget you can get the Grado SR125i (open) or ATH M50.

But it all depends on which is more important, if gaming might be better if you go for surround headphones, if music..... different headphones for different genre

Shure SE215 (bass heavy)
ATH IM-70 (overall balanced)

M35, T500, TAd500 and ATH-PRO5MK2 are really different..... Depends on your taste of music.

If you're okay with open headphones, TAd 500 is a good choice. But the other for the other three, it would depend on your tastes (what kind of music you usually listen to)

I know RadioShack is selling em. And there was a shop in Pavillion, I remember the shop being somewhere near KFC.

You might like the Audio-Technica ATH-M30x for k-pop, not sure how it would do for gaming though

You can try out the NAD VISO HP50

ATH IM-50