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Best possible upgrade to SoundMagic PL30

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/best-possible-upgrade-to-soundmagic-pl30.178450/

sandynator
sandynator Original post #1
Oct 10, 2013 at 1:52 PM
Guys, I want your suggestions for upgrading from soundmagic pl30.
Budget below 3k, lesser the better ;). The music source is Nationite N2.

Following are my preferences in order..

1. SoundMagic E30 - @2190 from maniacstore but I doubt their Authenticity OR @2400 from SMC international.

2. Audio Technica ATH SJ 33 @ 1911 from flipkart. I feel its not comfortable for long time usage.

3. Signature Acoustics C-12 around 2500-2800.

4. V Sonic VSD1 - still to arrive here officially.

5. V Sonic GR99 - I doubt if its worth considering @1.9k

Which of the above will be best vfm upgrade?
I'm also open to other suggestions.

Thanks in Advance.
Nanducob
Oct 10, 2013 at 9:51 PM
VSD 1 has got good reviews.Would be a change from SM:)
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arpit60 #3
Oct 10, 2013 at 10:20 PM
I have tried only E30

Pros are good sound quality,good bass and over the ear design.
sandynator
Oct 11, 2013 at 11:30 AM
Thanks to both of you.
If I'm able to sell my PL30 will get E30 first & VSD1 or SA C-12 in next month.