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Balanced Armature Earphones

8 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/balanced-armature-earphones.150980/

mukherjee
mukherjee Original post #1
Jan 6, 2012 at 5:15 PM
Of late,I've been bitten by the balanced armature technology driven earphone bug :oops:

I can't afford the likes of Weston, Shure,Brainwavz B2, Logitech Ultimate ears etc etc... :cry:
However,i still remain the "value conscious" typical Indian consumer ( :cry: :duh:!!)...and am only willing to part with 3.5-4K of cash for taking care of the itch :))

With a little research,I've shortlisted the following:

1. SoundMAGIC PL50

It is available @ebay.in for @2.3K....also maybe bought locally(will try to sound that out)

Also available @MP4Nation @$54.5..Shipping free :)



2. MEElectronics A151

Will cost me $74.99+ (anything from $28-32 :shock: for a tracked shipping)

Searched ebay.in,found cart2india selling it for around 4.7K!



3. Sunrise Sw-Xcape Impressive Edition

Can buy it from Lendmeurears website @$78+$4 shipping

Is Lendmeurears a good place to buy from?



4. DUNU DN-13 "Crius"

Can be bought for $62.5 @MP4Nation with free shipping



5. Creative Aurvana 2 in ear

Available in ebay.in with cart2india :cry: etc @6.7K-7.2K

UPDATE: My sound preference

Bass: Should not be too bass heavy,but it should not be absent either...punchy notes would do fine :)

Mids: forward vocals,with a laid back presentation,Crisp presentation is the key

Treble: Should not to be too bright or overpowering....

Please advise me where to put the money...Though it seems that the PL50 is a foregone conclusion,yet please comment and advise. Any other suggestion is also welcome :D
prabhu.wali
prabhu.wali #2
Jan 7, 2012 at 1:03 PM
its better if u look for advice on forums like head fi.org,folks are a lot more informed there
mukherjee
mukherjee #3
Jan 7, 2012 at 6:31 PM
prabhu.wali said:
its better if u look for advice on forums like head fi.org,folks are a lot more informed there
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Alas,no one put forward any comment :cry: ...cut to head-fi then :twisted:
Faun
Faun #4
Jan 8, 2012 at 12:08 AM
Sunrise has quality control issues. I'd advise you to buy directly from the manufacturers when buying online.

Consider Soundmagic E30, PL50 is too old.

Meelec usually have weekend deals and holiday discounts so watch out for that. You can get A151 @$40, just have to wait.

Refer to this list, the person prefers a neutral sound signature. But that is always subjective:
In Ear Matters: The List

and don't forget to read the big review list:
*www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem...red-shure-se215-munitio-teknine-added-9-01-11
mukherjee
mukherjee #5
Jan 8, 2012 at 9:44 PM
Well,found another one

ETYMOTIC Research mc5 In-Ear Headphones

Can be had from accessoryjack @$75.99 +$10(registered airmail)/$28(EMS)

Is accessoryjack.com reliable?

And,how long to get a discount on A151?
red dragon
red dragon #6
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:07 PM
The Etys are extremely bass light and shrill sounding!
o.p, what are you using now?
mukherjee
mukherjee #7
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:13 PM
red dragon said:
The Etys are extremely bass light and shrill sounding!
o.p, what are you using now?
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Brainwavz M4, Sennheiser PX100 II, AudioTechnica ATH-T500, Creative EP630 :oops:

Wanna get a balanced armature set now,budget max 4k(4.5Kmax) with shipping...
Faun
Faun #8
Jan 8, 2012 at 10:50 PM
Get a RE-ZERO, better than some of the balanced armatures and detailing is awesome for the price. Adequate amount of bass for non bassheads.

I don't understand why you are insisting on balanced armature.

Or get a Phonak Audeo PFE 012 Perfect Bass
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