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 [WTS] SoundMAGIC In Ear Headphone! RM60 FREE POST!, ClieOS: "PL11 is miles ahead of EP-630"

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post Mar 25 2009, 06:54 PM, updated 15y ago

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PL20
Transducer type : dynamic (9mm neodymium magnet)
Operating principle : Semi-open
Frequency response : 20 - 22,000 Hz
Impedance : 12 Ω
Sensitivity : 100dB+/-3dB at 1mW 1K Hz
Maximum Input Power : 15 mW
Rated Power : 2 mW
Cable : 1.2 m 99.9% copper wire+fibre,TPE coat
Connection : stereo mini jack plug 3.5 mm
Weight : 10g
Accessories :
Carry bag, three pairs of silicon ear pads in S/M/L sizes,
sponge ear pads, cable clip etc.



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ClieOS - headfi's famous IEM review writer.  Comments on PL20 - SOURCE

Variation: N/A
Transducer: Single 9mm Dynamic
Spec: 12Ω (@1kHz) | 20Hz~ 22kHz | 94dB SPL
Cord Style: Ч-cord, 1.20m.
Mini Jack Style: {┃} style, light build.
Eartips Used: Bi-flange


Physical Properties:
┣ Packaging: ★★★☆
┣ Accessories: ★★★☆
┣ Build Quality: ★★★
┣ Isolation: ★★★
┣ Microphonics: ★★★★
┣ Comfort: ★★★★★
┗ Quick Sum: Unlike its bigger brother PL30, PL20 comes in a more inconspicuous package. Most of the accessories in the PL30 are in here as well,
but there is no hard case. Instead you get a soft pouch. Build quality is typical of SoundMAGIC - decent but care will be needed to last.
PL20's isolation is better than PL30, which is no surprising since PL20's design is more conventional.
What is unexpected is how the very little microphonics the cable has.


Sound Quality:
┣ Treble: ★★★
┣ Mid: ★★★
┣ Bass: ★★☆
┣ Soundstage: ▆ ▄ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▄ ▆ [Good / Average]
┣ ABF: [Low]
┣ Overall SQ: [ 2.4 / 5]
┗ Quick Sum: The overall sound signature is balanced with a little bit of warmness, good on treble and mid but bass light. Not as airy / spacious as PL30's presentation
but acceptable soundstage.

Overall Value: [ 4.3 / 5] - US$13~18 (price depends on dealer)
Final Remark: PL20 is by all means not a bad IEM for its price. It is a little step down on SQ in comparison to PL30. However, its (still) decent SQ,
cheaper price and better fit / isolation make it a good inexpensive back up. For those who wish to know, PL20 also pair quite well with FiiO E3 but
there is the suggestion of very faint hiss when silence.
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PL11
Transducer type : dynamic (9mm neodymium magnet)
Operating principle : Cloased
Frequency response : 20 - 22,000 Hz
Impedance : 12 Ω
Sensitivity : 100dB+/-3dB at 1mW 1K Hz
Maximum Input Power : 15 mW
Rated Power : 2 mW
Cable : 1.2 m 99.9% copper wire+fibre,TPE coat
Connection : stereo mini jack plug 3.5 mm
Weight : 10g
Accessories :
Carry bag, three pairs of silicon ear pads in S/M/L sizes,
sponge ear pads, cable clip etc.



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ClieOS - headfi's famous IEM review writer.  Comments on PL11 - SOURCE

Variation: N/A
Transducer: Single 9mm Dynamic
Spec: 12Ω (@1kHz) | 20Hz~ 22kHz | 97+3dB SPL | 12g
Cord Style: Y-cord, 1.2m.
Mini Jack Style: {┃} style, light build.
Eartips Used: Single flange



Physical Properties:
┣ Packaging: ★★★☆
┣ Accessories: ★★★☆
┣ Build Quality: ★★★
┣ Isolation: ★★★☆
┣ Microphonics: ★★★
┣ Comfort: ★★★★★
┗ Quick Sum: Packaging and build quality is basically consistent with the other SoundMAGIC products I reviewed (decent for the price). Accessories is about the same as PL20 - eartips (3 sized), Shure olive style foam tips, shirt clip, silicone cable warp, and a soft pouch. The earpieces has better isolation than those previously reviewed SoundMAGIC's but microphonics is also more of an issue. You probably will need to use the included shirt clip.



Sound Quality:
┣ Treble: ★★☆
┣ Mid: ★★★
┣ Bass: ★★★
┣ Soundstage: ▄ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▂ ▄ [Small / Acceptable]
┣ ABF: [Low]
┣ Overall SQ: [ 2.4 / 5]
┗ Quick Sum: The overall sound signature is on the warm side with big bass. Treble is actually as good as PL20 but fine detail tend to get flooded by the bigger bass. Mid performance is also on par on PL20, but doesn't suffer the bass flooding issue. Due to the lost of fine detail, soundstage isn't as wide as PL20, but overall acceptable. In a way, you can say PL11 is bass enhanced PL20. If you want big bass, PL11 is the one for you.

Overall Value: [ 4.3 / 5] - US$13~18 (price depends on dealer)
Final Remark: Like PL20, PL11 is another very decent IEM of its price. It seems SoundMAGIC really has a strong point at making affordable good budget class IEM. You simply can't go wrong with any of its product - all you need to do is to figure out which IEM has the right sound signature you are looking for.
QUOTE(ClieOS @ Apr 30 2009, 05:32 PM)
PL11 is miles ahead of EP-630.

....Yes, I do mean 'miles ahead'.


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QUOTE(ClieOS @ Apr 30 2009, 07:28 PM)
PL11 has better bass (unlike the muddy bloated bass of EP-630), better mid (sweet and well define), much better treble (lacking in EP-630), slightly better soundstage, and better accessories. The only up side about EP-630 is the cable quality (not a big problem if you take care of PL11) and the slightly smaller earpieces (not really that small anyway)

Like I said, miles ahead.

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USERS' REVIEWS:



QUOTE(CR9 @ May 25 2009, 01:23 PM)
item received...very good seller...

the pl-11 is very nice...excellent performance with its price..i cant seem to find any other earphone with this price range that can give this kind of sq...absolutely great purchase..

the only downside for me is in finding the suitable eartips (but this is personal aspect)..

thanks bro  thumbup.gif

p.s i hv bought ep-630 at the same time and burned in them both for the same hours and pl-11 truly emerged as the better one
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QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 27 2009, 02:11 PM)
Soundmagic PL20 received in good condition. Thank you.

First impression: comfortable to wear at default eartip size. Should I change to double flange? Any good reason to use double flange?

And one question, there are 2 very thick black color earpiece, what is the use?

Sounds good, up to my expectation, less bass than EP630 but much more detail and overall better listening experience. Burning now....

Thank you.
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QUOTE(CLF @ Mar 30 2009, 01:13 PM)
first impression on PL20....
Sounded quite good freshly taken out from the box. This unit doesn't have the harsh treble-mid found on Bijou.

Clarity is there, very detailed on the instruments separation.
Bass, not disappointing as well.

am amazed how good this thing can be on 1st try.... might prefer this to Bijou.  tongue.gif

will be burning in for a bit and then update again soon.  cool.gif
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Price and details

RM60 each free postage
PM to order smile.gif

3 months 1 to 1 exchange
if there's any factory defect

1 year warranty


Go get a piece of SoundMAGIC now!




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This post has been edited by GodLuvSxS: Sep 28 2009, 10:54 PM
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post Mar 25 2009, 07:03 PM

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Do you have PL-30 available? Or only these 2 models?
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post Mar 25 2009, 07:14 PM

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Wahaha, was waiting for somebody to bring in the PL11s (AND the NuForce NE-7M, but that's a diff story altogether)... biggrin.gif

Wondering if somebody can do a comparison between these and the Bijous... Maybe if nobody up to the task I'll "pejam mata" and part with some of me own money... biggrin.gif

P.S. Any news of a 2nd Lear LE01 bulk, mate? Missed the last one... sweat.gif

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post Mar 25 2009, 08:16 PM

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QUOTE(J-Slade @ Mar 25 2009, 07:03 PM)
Do you have PL-30 available? Or only these 2 models?
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Hi there, PL30 not available, but u may try PL20, similiar quality sounding to PL30 (just that PL30 abit airier in presentation), PL20 comes with better fit comfort and isolation than PL30(confirmed by ClieOS), this makes PL20 quite an attractive option to PL30 (PL20's RM60 shipped VS PL30's RM100 shipped), cos better comfort makes u enjoy music better and for longer period smile.gif The extra RM40 saved could get yourself an FIIO E3 and a better sound in return tongue.gif

QUOTE(Eiraku @ Mar 25 2009, 07:14 PM)
Wahaha, was waiting for somebody to bring in the PL11s (AND the NuForce NE-7M, but that's a diff story altogether)... biggrin.gif

Wondering if somebody can do a comparison between these and the Bijous... Maybe if nobody up to the task I'll "pejam mata" and part with some of me own money... biggrin.gif

P.S. Any news of a 2nd Lear LE01 bulk, mate? Missed the last one... sweat.gif
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Hi there, I wont bring in Lear LE01 anymore, believe me PL11 is certainly worth your own money tongue.gif Comparable to LE01 just that LE01's bass controll is a tad little better biggrin.gif

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post Mar 25 2009, 08:27 PM

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I am using a Creative EP630. Is switching to PL-20 considered an upgrade?
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QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 25 2009, 08:27 PM)
I am using a Creative EP630. Is switching to PL-20 considered an upgrade?
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I am in this exact situation right now... I have an EP-630 but I was wondering if the PL-20 will be much different. Any way we can test before buying?
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post Mar 25 2009, 08:31 PM

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QUOTE(catsper @ Mar 25 2009, 08:27 PM)
I am using a Creative EP630. Is switching to PL-20 considered an upgrade?
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If u're searching for EP630 similiar sound tone (bass oriented) then take PL11, with about the same bass quantity and quality but comes with clearer and cleaner high and mid tongue.gif

If u're looking for more forward and clearer vocal than EP630 or found EP630 abit bassy, PL20 is the one biggrin.gif To my ears, it's perform best in vocal and accoustic like guitar, for modern pop music like western hip hop or mainstream pop, PL11 suits you better smile.gif

EDIT: Lotsa HK user use PL11 to replace EP630 and say it's an upgrade, that's for sure! True words here smile.gif

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How is it compared to the Crossroads X3i?
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post Mar 25 2009, 08:47 PM

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QUOTE(RangerRed @ Mar 25 2009, 08:44 PM)
How is it compared to the Crossroads X3i?
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Sorry dude, dont have X3i to compare with biggrin.gif
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Hi, I am quite interested with the PL20.
May I know what is the different between
PL20- Operating principle : Semi-open AND
PL11- Operating principle : Cloased.

I mostly listen to chinese vocal music. What will you recommend?

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QUOTE(esmonde @ Mar 25 2009, 09:38 PM)
Hi, I am quite interested with the PL20.
May I know what is the different between
PL20- Operating principle : Semi-open AND
PL11- Operating principle : Cloased.

I mostly listen to chinese vocal music. What will you recommend?
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Semi open does give airier sound compare to closed smile.gif

Chinese vocal music ... PL20 suits you best!
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OK. I would like to buy. Can you pm me with further details?
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hi there
i'm interested to get a pair
but don't know which 1 is better
want to use the IEM with psp, more to listening music
do u have any suggestion?
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QUOTE(tarecore @ Mar 26 2009, 01:23 PM)
hi there
i'm interested to get a pair
but don't know which 1 is better
want to use the IEM with psp, more to listening music
do u have any suggestion?
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Hi bro, depends on your music preference ... Eastern pop or western pop? Best would be provide me your favorite artist name, both PL11 and PL20 is quite different sounding smile.gif
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cheaper than the previous lear that i bought.. nice stuff.. good luck in your sales bro..nice, fast and efficient seller.. free bump..
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more and more ppl selling soundmagic now biggrin.gif
it's good that now ppl are more "educated" with these budget iem's
free bump for u wink.gif
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QUOTE(mckevin @ Mar 26 2009, 11:07 PM)
cheaper than the previous lear that i bought.. nice stuff.. good luck in your sales bro..nice, fast and efficient seller.. free bump..
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QUOTE(nTHtoSEy @ Mar 26 2009, 11:49 PM)
more and more ppl selling soundmagic now biggrin.gif
it's good that now ppl are more "educated" with these budget iem's
free bump for u wink.gif
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Thanks for the free BUMPs, SoundMAGIC certainly does provide decent sound for such incredible pricetag smile.gif PL11's review might be a little for reference, but I will send one piece to someone with authority in headfi for review, stay tuned!
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UGPM bro. hopefully can deal this fast.....
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will take one PL-20
PM me the details
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please put me on the PL20 list.
PM me the details for the bulk. thanks

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