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Need an earphone or headphone within rs 500

48 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-an-earphone-or-headphone-within-rs-500.164080/

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Bodhisatwa Original post #1
Sep 30, 2012 at 3:08 PM
I want to buy an earphone or may be a headphone for rs 500..i will be using it with my samsung monte s5620 for listening to music..
It should have good sound quality,volume..should be able to hear every minute detail..and it must be easily available..open to shops and flipkart only.

Any suggestions??
sandynator
Sep 30, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Imo philips she3590 under 500 or sound magic es18 by spending more.
B
Oct 1, 2012 at 7:37 AM
Which 1 would be more suited for cell phone use?

Which 1 would be more suited for cell phone use?
iittopper
Oct 1, 2012 at 1:27 PM
Which 1 would be more suited for cell phone use?

Which 1 would be more suited for cell phone use?

I am using es18 with nokia 5233 and it work good . So +1 for soundmagic es18
sandynator
Oct 1, 2012 at 1:55 PM
both will be fine.only con would be lack of mic.

I personally use SM es18 with my SE phones.
M
Oct 1, 2012 at 2:10 PM
i bought es18 for 550..build quality is not so good (compared to expensive iems) but sound quality is good....
sandynator
Oct 1, 2012 at 2:17 PM
i bought es18 for 550..build quality is not so good (compared to expensive iems) but sound quality is good....

yes, the build quality is major worry. I got it for 380 from Indiatimes so for that value its ok.

OP should take note of it.
M
Oct 1, 2012 at 4:03 PM
yes, the build quality is major worry. I got it for 380 from Indiatimes so for that value its ok.

OP should take note of it.

when did you got it for 380..i also bought it from indiatimes but paid around Rs 550.i have many iems with one side not working..hope this will last at least one year...
B
Oct 1, 2012 at 4:34 PM
Any suggested headphone?? coz i dont like sponges attached with the earphone. . . i like earphones without the sponge. . .it is uncomfortable to the ear :-(
so i may rather prefer headphones. .

Any suggested headphone?? coz i dont like sponges attached with the earphone. . . i like earphones without the sponge. . .it is uncomfortable to the ear :-(
so i may rather prefer headphones. .

Any suggested headphone?? coz i dont like sponges attached with the earphone. . . i like earphones without the sponge. . .it is uncomfortable to the ear :-(
so i may rather prefer headphones. .
RCuber
RCuber #10
Oct 1, 2012 at 5:06 PM
indiatimes doesn't have secure login :shock: .. no certificate even when used with https :/

any other place to buy ES18?
sandynator
Oct 1, 2012 at 7:32 PM
@mastervk
booked on 15th aug and got 10% discount.
At that time price was 421 inr.

@rcuber
what happened to your headphones with two woofers?


Now pricing is almost equal everywhere i.e. Around 560.
Futurebazaar is selling for 490 but shipping extra.
RCuber
RCuber #12
Oct 1, 2012 at 7:45 PM
@sandynator: too late .. bought ES18 from ebay/SMC @ Rs. 581. about 30 mins ago..

I just wanted to test out another pair. feeling "Unsatisfied" with Twinwoofers.
B
Oct 1, 2012 at 11:17 PM
Hey boys.. . . .??
sandynator
Oct 1, 2012 at 11:36 PM
Hey boys.. . . .??

if u mean over the ear h/p then check philips shp2500(my avatar), shp 2000 and one from panasonic forgot its model.
Ps : its quite difficult to drive these phones from mobiles.
B
Oct 2, 2012 at 8:26 AM
What did u mean by drive these phones frm mobiles?

how about philips shp1900?

how about philips shp1900?

how about philips shp1900?
sandynator
Oct 2, 2012 at 11:00 AM
Mobiles may not give out enough power to these headphones to perform to its full potential.
SHP 1900 may also be good enough in your budget.

Also search for panasonic RP 161e

If comfortable with supra aural[on ear] but may not be good option for bass heads

Philips SHS 390 Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com

Panasonic RP-HS46E-W Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com


For mobiles better to stick with following...

Sound Magic ES 18 Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com

Panasonic RP-HJE120E-K Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com

Philips SHE 3590BK Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com
The Incinerator
Oct 2, 2012 at 12:54 PM
Eyes closed!

Panasonic RP-HJE120E-K
Panasonic RP-HJE120E-K Headphone | Headphone | Flipkart.com
B
Oct 3, 2012 at 7:08 AM
are the earbuds of in ear headphones uncomfortable to the ear?
Gollum
Gollum #19
Oct 3, 2012 at 8:43 AM
If you are talking about ear plug type then yes, for some, it is.
However earbuds are mostly more comfortable but the Bass reproduction is low

for the OP
Sennheiser MX170 is a good deal. The sound is very good with a really good amount of bass powered by a 15mm driver equipped with a neodymium magnet.
B
Oct 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM
I didnt get it . . .the headphones with sponges (Like sm es18) mean the earbuds or the earplug??
Gollum
Gollum #21
Oct 4, 2012 at 1:56 AM
I didnt get it . . .the headphones with sponges (Like sm es18) mean the earbuds or the earplug??


Earplugs
*www.jakartanotebook.com/images/products/42/132/3134/2/279/sound-magic-portable-in-ear-plug-earphone-pl18-black-1.jpg

earphone sponge
*i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/343798686/earphone_sponge.jpg
M
mastervk #22
Oct 4, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Es18 is iem (in ear monitor)
A
Oct 4, 2012 at 11:51 AM
Why not MX 170's....I have them and they do give out every minute details.
B
Oct 4, 2012 at 8:54 PM
@Gollum--the earplugs are uncmfrtble to the ear..any suggestions?
N btw what is the use of those ear sponges?and in earlier replies,by sponges i meant the rubber pads attached to the earplug earphones..
B
Oct 6, 2012 at 7:22 PM
Mx 170. . .are they cmfrtble to the ear? and are they suitable with my cell phone?
R
rajnusker #26
Oct 6, 2012 at 11:41 PM
Philips SHS390 + 100 hours burn-in.
Rockstar11
Nov 23, 2012 at 1:29 AM
i am also searching in earphone under rs500

Sound Magic ES 18

Panasonic RP-HJE120E-K

Philips SHE 3590BK

confused between this 3 earphones
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mastervk #28
Nov 23, 2012 at 10:11 AM
i am also searching in earphone under rs500

Sound Magic ES 18

Panasonic RP-HJE120E-K

Philips SHE 3590BK

confused between this 3 earphones

sound magic es 18 is good. I am using it currently.
A
Nov 23, 2012 at 12:01 PM
Soundmagic ES 18 is out of stock everywhere I am searching. Does any online shoping site has it in stock?
G
Nov 23, 2012 at 1:58 PM
Recently got Quantum headset for ₹250 with free shipping (after applying coupons)

IMO the headset is good for price if you are looking cheap.
QHM Headset 890 (Head Phone With Microphone) | Buy Headphones Online In India
Rockstar11
Nov 23, 2012 at 2:10 PM
Soundmagic ES 18 is out of stock everywhere I am searching. Does any online shoping site has it in stock?

yes everywhere out of stock

i am thinking to buy Philips SHE 3590BK
B
Nov 23, 2012 at 9:32 PM
Bought mx170 a mnth bck!good 1!
Rockstar11
Nov 23, 2012 at 9:39 PM
I just ordered Philips SHE 3590BK from Flipkart Price :Rs. 430
B
Nov 25, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Thanks mate
M
mastervk #37
Nov 25, 2012 at 10:21 AM
you can buy ES 18 from pristine note :

Sound Magic ES18 In-Ear Headphones

They have it in stock
Raziel
Raziel #38
Nov 25, 2012 at 11:05 AM
I have this Sennheiser MX 170 and they offer excellent sound quality for the price.

Sennheiser MX 170 Earphones | Headphone | Flipkart.com
axes2t2
axes2t2 #39
Nov 25, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Absolutely.
A
Nov 25, 2012 at 6:22 PM
you can buy ES 18 from pristine note :

Sound Magic ES18 In-Ear Headphones

They have it in stock

Is this site reliable? They even dont have COD option. I think after I paced the order they will say out of stock, i guess. Like what happened for me when I ordered in snapdeal.
A
Nov 28, 2012 at 2:57 PM
Update: Now ES 18 is available in flipkart, ordered it today. BTW guys.. what is burn in? and how can I burn my earphone to improve performance.
M
mastervk #42
Nov 28, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Many people recommend to burn in headphones.it means using headphones for 40 or 100 hrs to improve performance
You can use either normal media or white and pink noise.
Though es 18 might not need it
M
mastervk #43
Nov 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM
I think it is same site as pristine note
Its owner is a regular member in tech enclave forum.you can check with him
RCuber
RCuber #44
Nov 28, 2012 at 4:57 PM
^^^ yes.. proaudiohome and pristine note are same seller.
Rockstar11
Dec 3, 2012 at 11:52 PM
Philips SHS390 + 100 hours burn-in.

I don't know how to do this. Do I play actually songs or just white noise? How loud? For how long? Thanks for the help!
A
Dec 4, 2012 at 10:15 AM
This should help.

Tekfusion Burn-In Player
Faun
Faun #47
Dec 4, 2012 at 10:52 AM
I don't know how to do this. Do I play actually songs or just white noise? How loud? For how long? Thanks for the help!

If you are a purist then play white, pink, brownian and what not noise at less than acceptable listening level.

Otherwise just spin your playlist in shuffle, listen to songs, keep running it overnight. It will burn-in automatically.