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Sound magic ES 18 or Creative EP 630 ??

18 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/sound-magic-es-18-or-creative-ep-630.179764/

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puli44 Original post #1
Dec 2, 2013 at 10:28 PM
Hi all

im in confusion in buying either sound magic es18 or creative EP 630.i already used sound magic ES 18 and unfortunately the left speaker was damaged :-( . so need to buy new one and in dilema which one to buy.

is Creative EP 630 gives better or equal sound quality than ES 18?


Please suggest
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hitesh #2
Dec 3, 2013 at 12:47 AM
Hi all

im in confusion in buying either sound magic es18 or creative EP 630.i already used sound magic ES 18 and unfortunately the left speaker was damaged :-( . so need to buy new one and in dilema which one to buy.

is Creative EP 630 gives better or equal sound quality than ES 18?


Please suggest

No ES18 is much much better. What's your budget by the way ?
debarshi
Dec 3, 2013 at 3:43 AM
I'd second that, and I own (at least had, for a year), both.... I'm a bit of a bass-head, but still SM ES18 is a whole lot better than EP-630 :)

Though I've had a few build quality issues with the ES18, nothing worth replacing...
powerhoney
Dec 3, 2013 at 8:01 AM
What is your budget??? If it's around 1k, get Philips SHE9700 Headphone - Philips: Flipkart.com

Otherwise, the ES 18 just beats the EP 630s, but they are not really that different... :)
ujjwal007
Dec 3, 2013 at 9:26 AM
Es18... anyday over ep 630!!
baiju
baiju #6
Dec 3, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I recently bought EP630, the bass is not upto the mark, vocals and treble are clear though. Then I had a chance to demo ES18, it has much better bass, but vocals and highs were not so good. If you are a bass head go for ES18. I am looking for a much better option than these two.
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puli44 #7
Dec 3, 2013 at 10:39 AM
what about this one Tekfusion Ecoofers In-the-ear Headphone (Black & Ebony) ?? my budget is < 1k
sandynator
Dec 3, 2013 at 1:29 PM
what about this one Tekfusion Ecoofers In-the-ear Headphone (Black & Ebony) ?? my budget is < 1k

Have read has lots of issues with built quality of Tekfusion.

The above mention philips seems good option.

You can consider ...

Cowon EM1[Its considered slightly better than ES18]
Earphones, Cowon EM1 earphone

If you are not much of basshead & want some mid centric IEM then
Sound Magic PL30 [use coupon "SMPAH" & get it for 1190]
SoundMagic PL30 In-Ear Headphones
RohanM
RohanM #9
Dec 3, 2013 at 5:40 PM
what about this one Tekfusion Ecoofers In-the-ear Headphone (Black & Ebony) ?? my budget is < 1k

They Suck - Click
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puli44 #10
Dec 3, 2013 at 6:18 PM
ok thanks to all .. after long analysis im going for Cowon EM1 earphone :)
RohanM
RohanM #11
Dec 3, 2013 at 7:20 PM
^ ok, do post ur impression after getting then here with pics....

Guys suddenly today my Sony MH-EX300AP Sounding like a superb bassy.. may be burn in completed after 3 months lol...
powerhoney
Dec 4, 2013 at 6:54 AM
^ ok, do post ur impression after getting then here with pics....

Guys suddenly today my Sony MH-EX300AP Sounding like a superb bassy.. may be burn in completed after 3 months lol...

Lol!!! :mrgreen:
Either that or it's turning into a ticking time bomb which is gonna blow any time soon!!! :hot:
Knight2A4
Knight2A4 #15
Dec 4, 2013 at 11:25 AM
ok thanks to all .. after long analysis im going for Cowon EM1 earphone :)

Good choice. Both ES18 & EM1 are identical in signature but EM1 has better build quality ..........
RohanM
RohanM #16
Dec 5, 2013 at 6:09 PM
ok thanks to all .. after long analysis im going for Cowon EM1 earphone :)

did u receive them? any reciews ur first impression ? are they for bassheads like me ?
TheHumanBot
Dec 5, 2013 at 6:53 PM
Which EM1 one you bought? link may be ? there are 2 around 700 and 2nd 1000?

does it looks like china made ? and light?
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puli44 #18
Dec 6, 2013 at 12:48 AM
did u receive them? any reciews ur first impression ? are they for bassheads like me ?

i have ordered in Fk ...waiting for it