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IEM for 800rs. need good build quality

15 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/iem-for-800rs-need-good-build-quality.183144/

flyingcow
flyingcow Original post #1
Apr 25, 2014 at 5:32 PM
Please suggest a good IEM for around ~800 rs.
Need for-metal/jazz/blues etc.
Must be of good build quality (will be used during workouts)
Dont want ES-18, broke previously
thanks
P.S. good build quality is required
K
Apr 25, 2014 at 7:18 PM
Cowon EM1 eyes closed!

Current user is recommending you!
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AbhMkh #4
Apr 26, 2014 at 11:44 AM
Are you really asking for good build quality at 800 bucks ?
flyingcow
Apr 26, 2014 at 1:21 PM
i would use low cost iems, so that when they break up during workout, it doesnt burn my pocket. by good built quality i mean comparatively good
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shubhu #6
Apr 26, 2014 at 1:38 PM
Choose between Creative EP 630 or Cowon EM1.
flyingcow
Apr 26, 2014 at 4:06 PM
ok ordered Cowon EM1 for 750 1yr warranty, thanks to [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] [MENTION=276253]shubhu[/MENTION] and [MENTION=261170]AbhMkh[/MENTION] :)
K
Apr 27, 2014 at 10:27 AM
i would use low cost iems, so that when they break up during workout, it doesnt burn my pocket. by good built quality i mean comparatively good

In single sentence Cowon EM1 exceeds build quality if Apple EarPods !
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rish1 #10
May 20, 2014 at 2:16 PM
ok ordered Cowon EM1 for 750 1yr warranty, thanks to [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] [MENTION=276253]shubhu[/MENTION] and [MENTION=261170]AbhMkh[/MENTION] :)

Hi , do you find any major difference in sound Quality over Es18 or is it just marginally better.. ? is it worth the upgrade over ES18 ?
Flash
Flash #11
May 20, 2014 at 3:33 PM
ok ordered Cowon EM1 for 750 1yr warranty, thanks to @kunalgujarathi @shubhu and @AbhMkh :)
Bought offline? Flipkart itself showng as 720/-
Nanducob
Nanducob #12
May 20, 2014 at 6:55 PM
Hi , do you find any major difference in sound Quality over Es18 or is it just marginally better.. ? is it worth the upgrade over ES18 ?

Hello... i am the original O.P as i was banned during that time, I have used es 18 and i personally think em1 doesnt have that extra bass of es 18.Its more balanced i guess.Dont know if sound changes due to burn in :rolleyes:.EM1s build quality is awesome for the price when compared to cheap cables of es18..

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Bought offline? Flipkart itself showng as 720/-

no bought from *www.cowonindia.in/Products/Media-P...nes/Cowon/Cowon-EM1-earphone/pid-2300503.aspx
as its the Official store.

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ok ordered Cowon EM1 for 750 1yr warranty, thanks to [MENTION=266361]kunalgujarathi[/MENTION] [MENTION=276253]shubhu[/MENTION] and [MENTION=261170]AbhMkh[/MENTION] :)

liar ! XD
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rish1 #13
May 20, 2014 at 7:32 PM
thanks for the reply so its not at all an upgrade over ES18 sound quality wise.. i wounder what is the next best IEM after ES18
mikael_schiffer
Jul 8, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Soundmagic ES18's build quality is a joke. One side fell off while i had it in my pocket. Thats after 3 weeks (or maybe 1 month) of usage .
The insides look like its some Rs 90 local earphones that comes with Rs900 local phones.
K
Jul 9, 2014 at 7:54 AM
Cowon EM1!
Build quality surpasses all counterparts!