chenj16 Posted December 31, 2002 Report Share Posted December 31, 2002 I'm looking to buy a earbud with decent sound quality. -- I don't need STRONG bass The following 3 are my current preference, any advices would be very helpful, if you suggest other models, that'd good too! 1. Sony MDR-E818/828/848/888 (what's difference) 2. Sennheiser MX500 3. Koss KSC-35/50 Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 I have heard the Sony 888's are better than the other Sony's, but I don't have personal experience with them. They all differ, and listening is the only way to tell. I did not like the Koss 35's I used to have. They were not very comfortable. If you can spend a little more money, you might try the ER-6 eaphones from Etymotic. Check them out at www. headphone.com These guys have a 30 day return policy and excellent customer service. http://www.headphone.com/layout.php?topicI...ctID=0020100100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystyler Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Go for the MX500s, or the KSC-35s if you prefer "street-style" 'phones. Thankfully they sound rather decent. (Don't touch the E818/E828) The E838s lack a bit of bass, and are a bit harsh, the E848s are a nice all-rounder and the E888s are very, very nice but for $130AUD, the MX500s are FAR better value at $37AUD, and come very close to matching, and perhaps surpassing the E888s. For the KSC-35/50s you might want a headphone amp, as the low output on most (ESPECIALLY Sony) MDs can't quite power them to their peak, but an amp is inconvieniant IMO, so I stick with my MX500s and D66s for MD. And most other things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Leland: I checked out ER6, a decent earphone, but just cost too much for me. thanks for info anyway Mystyler: thanks for the detailed classification. The KSC-35 is not for me cause I'm not in street style. E888 and ER6 are beyond my budget. I think I'll go for the MX-500 for the best value/price ratio. thanks for the suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenj16 Posted January 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 The last post was by me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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