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What earphones/headphones are you using for your N1?

I have a Soundmagic PL-30 for music...I know it's nothing spectacular, but it's good for the money
I'm looking to upgrade though, might want to hear what other users are using

Beats by Dre (Tour w/ controltalk)

I use AKG K390NC

er, are you just looking for headphone suggestions? Same as any other PMP?
I use Sennheiser CX300, cheap enough on Amazon (** below) but amazingly better than my previous pair, but my next pair I'll go ahead and spend a little more I think. These are really the low end of the mid-range. They spend 98% of their time in my Creative Zen, but hey, I've used 'em on the N1 a time or two.
** Be very careful buying headphones anywhere, there are tons of fakes out there. If you buy 'em on Amazon for example, only buy them from Amazon, ie: Amazon LLC is the seller. At least that way you'll have a better chance of them being real and returning them if they are not. Do research into any set of headphones, but also research the fakes so you can identify if yours are fake when you receive them!

I'm using Ultimate Ears SuperFi but I really love Monter Beats Solo

I just bought some Sony's that have the track control and they're really comfortable and have better bass then the included ones.
Sony MDR-EX38iP
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDREX38iP-BLK-Earbud-Control/dp/B002M78JA2
$32.29
Volume doesn't work... but gets the job done.

Stock headphones for working out or when I am on a call.
Etymotic Research ER-4 for when I care about audio quality a little bit, but not enough to use my real cans or my home system.

I am using the Motorola s305 very confortable, the keys all work and they sound pretty good.
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-S305-Bluetooth-Stereo-Headset/dp/B002BH3I9U

I'm using Monster Turbines and JAYS q-JAYS. The Turbines sound a little better on the N1 most of the times cause the bass can be a little weak with the q-JAYS since there's no EQ to adjust it.

Klipsch
Klipsch Image S4 I use them exclusively, and they were well worth every penny!

I have the Ultimate Ears triplefi 10Vi. these sound awesome and have a mic too..
also the mute button on the wire allows skipping tracks

I know I'm a heretic but iphone earphones with mic,
Work great straight out the box
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http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Jabra/ee-uk/Headsets/Pages/Jabrabt8030.aspx
These are combined stereo headphones and speakers over Bluetooth.

sennheiser HD 420
sennheiser HD 420.
It's really amazing how well the Nexus One fairs against it's competitors (namely the stinking iPhone), in terms of sound quality.
My Phone
Nexus One
CyanogenMod-6.0.0 RC1

I'm using the Nokia BH-503. Excellent call quality, awesome battery life (takes 45 mins to charge and lasts for about 12 hours non stop), great range and nice sound quality. The mid-ranges are a bit over powered but its not too bad.

motorola rokr s9 hd

Looks like Meelectronics is having a promotion
http://www.meelec.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Earphone-MEE-What
All of them seem to be pretty good according to Head-fi posts
I might order one and see how it goes

i'm using sony ericsson mw-600 wireless stereo headset with fm radio

ctbear said:
Looks like Meelectronics is having a promotion
http://www.meelec.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Earphone-MEE-What
All of them seem to be pretty good according to Head-fi posts
I might order one and see how it goes
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Thanks for the tip. I checked out some reviews of them and they don't look bad. After my Shure SCL4's starting having issues I've been looking for jogging headphones. Figured for $25 I can't go wrong.

ctbear said:
Looks like Meelectronics is having a promotion
http://www.meelec.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=Earphone-MEE-What
All of them seem to be pretty good according to Head-fi posts
I might order one and see how it goes
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thank you!!! Just placed an order!!

Headphones - Galaxy S

Hi. I'm going to bought headphones.
I'm thinking about
AKG K518, K450, K540
ATH-D40fs, ATH-M40fs
I have voodoo sound and i need good headphones.
(music - rap)
Any ideas, suggestions?
Other (better) headphones?

Well, AKG are the best according to any music freak, but be careful about the neck band ones, some of them are worse then cheaper headphones.
I'm using Sennheiser headphones I bought for 29€ (not professional, of course) and they sound really great. Go for Sennheiser if you're unsure.

srasquasz said:
Hi. I'm going to bought headphones.
I'm thinking about
AKG K518, K450, K540
ATH-D40fs, ATH-M40fs
I have voodoo sound and i need good headphones.
(music - rap)
Any ideas, suggestions?
Other (better) headphones?
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Get the Xtra bass headphones from Sony(MDR-XB500/700), Best quality you can get for your money (especially with listening to rap)
They are superfine to wear and good build quality. Dont get the 300's (they suck) Get the 500 (under 50 Euro) or the 700 (around 80 Euro)

You should get headphones with inner bass for rap.

I've got Koss Porta Pro - best for this price I think

For hip hop / rap i recommend u buying beat by dre

Beat by dre is too expensive... I want to give 70-100$ for headphones.. How about numark redwave?
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Just got a pair of Klipsch S4s and they are pretty good! I also own a pair of Sony XB700s, but I'd never wear them outside..

srasquasz said:
Hi. I'm going to bought headphones.
I'm thinking about
AKG K518, K450, K540
ATH-D40fs, ATH-M40fs
I have voodoo sound and i need good headphones.
(music - rap)
Any ideas, suggestions?
Other (better) headphones?
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Using Voodoo on JVB, for out and about Sennheiser PX100's are an option, great sound out of them, for home listening I use Sennheiser HD485's, use them for watching blu-ray through my receiver too they sound brilliant for their price. If you want something ultra portable but don't like true in-ear buds pick up a pair of Sony Fontopia MDRED21LP's they're the perfect compromise between over- ear and in-ear, and thanks to supercurio they sound way better than they have any right to.
Anybody know where I could pick up a pair of AKG K412P's? I don't want to buy from a Chinese seller online, want the genuine article not clones.

+1 for the Sony's - I've used these for a few years and they are great!
I've even used these in the Gym and they don't fall out like some do.

Guys i want to headphones, not earphones I was thinking a lot about Sennheiser HD380 pro and AKG 518. but Sony XB700 are interesting too

I would buy the K 518. The sound is amazing for that prize.
But for mobile phones i prefer in earphones like the monster turbines.

Just wondering what are the best in earphones that stay in your ears. I had the galaxy s earphones that came with it and they always fall out my ears when i'm not even moving so then i got some JVC earphones and they stay in my ears but the quality is awful any help or ideas would be great would pay upto £30 (45 euros) thanks.

How about Goldring NS1000 headphones I use them with Voodoo sound & listen to rap as well & I can say with confidence they are well up to the job ....
If play.com ship to your country then they are EUR 68.99 free p&p ....

Thanks for the response but it's for my birthday so it can't cost that much however I have settled for the seinheisser (can't spell) earphones maybe the cx400's
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If you love bass be sure to audition the Audio-Technika ATH-M50's. Should find a pair for around $100.
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These are the best in-ear phones I've ever used.
http://www.headphoneworld.com/p/Sony_Fontopia_MDR-ED21LP_Earphones.htm
They don't fall out unlike regular buds, and with voodoo app they sound incredible, I've shown them to friends and they've been skeptical......until they actually listen to them, and you can't go wrong at that price, I used to pay twice that for them.

Thanks DMD9 they look like that deserve a test the drivers on them are huge as well
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Thanks DMD9 they look like that deserve a test the drivers on them are huge as well
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No problem, you won't be disappointed

@OP
To get crisp, clean and detailed low ferquencies (or in other words BASS) for 70-100$ you will need to buy open back headphones. Closed ones in that price range are absolute crap, they always sound like the music is coming from a basement/warehouse/bathroom. So basically your choise comes down to:
1. Koss Porta Pro
2. Sennheiser PX100/PX100-||
The Porta Pro are fine headphones, but for bass heavy music you will probably find them a bit lacking plus they are not very comfortable.
The Sennheisers are brilliant at the price of 35-50 Euro. They absolutely destroy everything else in the compact class headphones when it comes to bass reproduction. They are also much better than many more expensive and quite a lot bigger headphones.
Note - Avoid in-ear ****e in that price range. Should you choose not to listen to me and go for in-ear, then at least make sure that you can actually stand their presence in your ear for more than 15-20 minutes.

which earphones

Hello
i need help and i know that here are some audiophiles
i have desire and i want to buy some earphone to 40€+-30%
cant decide between in-ear and on/over-ear and i dont want some ****ty chinese stuff
can anybode help me?
thanks

I prefer to have over/on-ear headset since not every in-ears can fit my ears.
Lots of in-ears fall easily from my ears, getting the one which fits well is difficult as hell for me.
For these price range I suggest these on- and over-ear headphones:
1. Sony XB300 or 500 (I have a XB300)
2. Koss porta pro (My sister has this)
3. AKG K420 (not for big heads)
I am wearing XB300 for daily basis (subways, streets, etc.) but using Sennheiser PXC450 at home or for long journies especially on airplanes.
PXC450 is one of the best headphone have ever bought

I would highly recommend the Sennheiser CX400II!
These are in-ear and come with 6(!) sizes of rubbers for it. They cancel A LOT of voice. If someone is talking right next to you and you're listening to music you hear about nothing. Also the sound quality is very good, if you like bass, it's definitely a great set!
Greetzz
Gup
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Found a link: http://www.sennheiser.com/sennheise...ssic-line_cxseries-in-ear-earphones-cx-400-ii
Price will be (in the Netherlands) around €35

thanks for replies guys
i was thinking about akg k420, but they are plastic and i would brake them sooner or later
Sony XB500 and Sennheiser CX400II look really good, now i cant decide :-/

I would recommend to think also about buying the Koss Porta Pro. I bought it for round about 25 € and I think the sound is better than my 100 € Bose Headphones.
I didn't expect much, but it has a brilliant sound and I was really, really surprised.
There are also 10 years warranty... Easy to carry and there's a bag and a 6.2mm adapter included.

I use the in ear Sony MDR-ex300! Perfect sound and powerfull bass.
[email protected] Desire

I don't know but maybe there is a place you can test several types? We can tip a lot of things but all our ears and tastes are different.
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I have ordered this ones: hxxp://xxx.head-fi.org/t/576532/fxc51-review-a-supreme-value
I have read great things about this too: hxxp://xxx.koss.com/en/products/headphones/ear-clip-headphones/KSC75__KSC75_Ear_Clip_Headphones
x=w

I like the ones that came with my Desire....and when they stopped working I rang HTC who were more than helpful and sent me a replacement pair for free

As an old-school valve amp & vinyl audiophile and former high-end hi-fi salesman, I suggest you need to be asking yourself the following questions:
1. What kind of music do you listen to?
2. How much looking isolation from external sound would you like?
3. Do you like your sound to be really neutral or "coloured"?
4. Do you have equalisation in your ROM or music app?
We've found the Koss Mirages are a great price, have a punchy dynamic sound with good external isolation, and are quite comfortable. Koss also have a great replacement policy.
I've just bought some Yamaha EPH-50's and am surprised by their great low frequency response and smooth natural highs. They convey a nice sense of space (as much as can be had in an earbud).
In terms of frequency balance, the lows are surprisingly deep and clean. They are a bit mid-bass heavy though, and they lack the high-frequency sizzle that some people incorrectly perceive as "clarity". Cymbals may appear a bit recessed but could be augmented with a bit of top-end EQ in your player. Despite this the top end still delivers a lot of detail.
Vocals are especially good and the more subtle nuances of well-recorded acoustic instrumental tracks are nicely defined and rendered. Bass drums have good punch on the right recordings.
Overall I find them very satisfying for relaxed non-fatiguing listening over a good period of time.
They also seem quite efficient on my HTC Desire (not renown for their ear-splitting volume) ... for me they are plenty loud at about 50%.
The only thing I'm not sold on with them is the are a bit fiddly removing as where the cable enters the driver is shiny chrome plastic that is a bit hard to grip.

I use Monster Turbine for daily usage and these are the best in-ear headphones I've ever heard. They are really useful and bring natural highs as well as a good bass.

I prefer in-ears from Sennheiser (about 50.-) and normal, heavy headphones with heavy bass from Sony at home.
I don't think the Desire is all that great in terms of audio though, so I wouldn't spend to much there.
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i recommend getting the on ear headphones from Energy Sistem DJ 400. My friend has them and he let me try them on my Desire and the sound is phenomenal If u listen at 100% u cant hear anything around you and also what music you hear all others around you can hear it too. Their price is around 12-13 euros in my country..

I use a set of Beyer Dynamic MMX100 In-ear phones/headset- excellent set of headphones, I find Sennheisers to be slightly too transparent/tinny and all Beyers seem to be slightly warmer- good enough for the majority of the music industry/music studios etc then good enough for me
They are usually £120 RRP, but if you look on Amazon.co.uk, one seller has them in stock and selling them for £79.99 with free delivery (Amazon currently selling them for £102.11).

for on-the-go earphones, IEM are the best. Off the bat, I would recommend something from Westone.
But since there is a budget involved, something from Ultimate Ears or Klipsch would be good.

wviegas said:
I use the in ear Sony MDR-ex300! Perfect sound and powerfull bass.
[email protected] Desire
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I wouldn't go with these Sony ones. Reviews state the sound is brilliant, but then both ear pieces die in a couple of months.

I'm using some No Fear earphones, like stated before...Desire isn't an excellent audio device so I'm ok with them ^_^

Sennheiser CX 300-II Precision.

i-beats by dr Dre, best sound ever heard from earphones

Costena said:
Sennheiser CX 300-II Precision.
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Best way to spend $20 I've seen yet.

Sony earphones

How's the sound quality of MH-EX300AP earphones in Xperia L?
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bro for kind information you better to use MH750 sony in-ear headphone form naaptol it costs 216rs in this festival and it is one of best sony headphone.it is better then the ex300ap because i used both twos.view in attachments.
If this helps you please hit Thanks..
sorry for my bad english

Are they original..i mean is naaptol giving orignal handsfree in 216?
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yes its is original.just becoz of the headset is out of market now but they have a lot of headset stuck in there godown.so they sold as this low price.hit thanks if hepls

And are they giving any warranty?how us the voice quality like bass and all?
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warrenty for 3 months.accessorys doesnt have warentys.sound is very good.bass voice every thing is enhanched

myself_raghav said:
And are they giving any warranty?how us the voice quality like bass and all?
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I recently bought and tried the MH-EX300AP headset, first of all they worked :good: as for sound quality they're quite standard, just like the ones you'd get with older Xperia's (e.g. my WT19i headset quality was same). But they're cheap which is good.
The MH750 seems a lot better, it is more expensive, so may be better. Although I haven't tried them for myself.

ShinOrochiX said:
I recently bought and tried the MH-EX300AP headset, first of all they worked :good: as for sound quality they're quite standard, just like the ones you'd get with older Xperia's (e.g. my WT19i headset quality was same). But they're cheap which is good.
The MH750 seems a lot better, it is more expensive, so may be better. Although I haven't tried them for myself.
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bro mh750 is cheaper than mh-ex300ap in india. mh750 = 216 INR and MH-EX300AP costs = 600+

M thinkng of buying MH-750 but the thing is in naaptol it is OEM.so i doubt will the sound quality will be like oiginal or not.
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M thinkng of buying MH-750 but the thing is in naaptol it is OEM.so i doubt will the sound quality will be like oiginal or not.
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sony OEM headphones gives best quality with clear audio+ but non OEM s doesnt play well with CA+ but mine gives me authentic sound with CA+ so it is good.but as naaptol.the website tricking some time. someday ago i odered a screen gaurd for my XL but they sent a low cost XPERIA neo L ones.and still now nither they taking there product nor gives my money (399RS) back
hit thanks if helps

Ohh Ok, I am from UK so I guess it varies. I suppose your advice would be best here.
EDIT: BTW I GOT MY ONES OFF OF EBAY, WHICH MAY BE CHEAPER THAN OTHER OUTLETS.

ShinOrochiX said:
Ohh Ok, I am from UK so I guess it varies. I suppose your advice would be best here.
EDIT: BTW I GOT MY ONES OFF OF EBAY, WHICH MAY BE CHEAPER THAN OTHER OUTLETS.
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thanks for informing us. as its a thing of LOL :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:.. India thinks EX300AP is much better as its much in cost.. and all from UK thinks that MH750 is better as its more in cost...this is just one example that how sony playing with thier coustomers

Even i buyed EX300AP from ebay.The sound quality was pathetic.May be that pair was not genuin
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Skullcandy
I'm using SKULLCANDY INK'D 2 for last 6 months. Its one of the best sound quality you'll get under 1000 INR. I bought it for 599 INR from Ebay India.

Please upload the link of ebay.
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Sony Mh750 vs ex300AP
myself_raghav said:
How's the sound quality of MH-EX300AP earphones in Xperia L?
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I would like to provide my comparison between the mh750 and the ex300ap. (note: my phone is a HTC one X, previous phone was a SONY Xperia P with which i got the mh750. Later bought another pair to compare with the ex300ap, both of em purchased from ebay.in.
Bass on the mh750 is more mostly because of the fact that there is no leakage of air between the driver and the ear drums once inserted (this is the reason why both the mh750 and the mh1 is so painful in the ear. Especially the vacuum effect while pulling out). The ex300 on the other hand has a very different design. The way it enters the ear and the way it remains there is something to praise. I didnt know inears can be comfortable too until i tried these. The vacuum effect is nil, insertion is easy and it stays put without causing any irritation. Although i would advice to use a smaller earbud (take from your previous inear sets maybe, as extra ear buds arent provided with this). This helps to insert it much deeper. And unlike the mh750, inserting it deeper isnt painful as the air gets out to maintain normal pressure, same goes for taking it out, no more POPing when pulling it out. Volume is a bit less (vs mh750), but not too less either. Am using it on my HTC One X and i cant reach max volume without the risk of experiencing pain, so its good enough. Overall signature of the sound is kinda dull (although not as dull as the pathetic sounding mh750). Clarity and mids are more pronounced in the ex300 so definitely its an upgrade in sound 'quality' but this doesnt mean its perfect. Better than mh750 yes.... but sound quality isnt something to write home about. I have a sennheiser HD202 so i know the meaning of clarity. Using the ex300 on flat eq is not advisable. Rather apply a U shape eq or 'rock' eq to get a much much better experience (keep the mids untouched if possible, basically make the U shape 'above' the base frequency line on the equalizer, not through it). The ex300 is more flexible with equalizers than mh750 which no matter how you mess with it the output just doesn't sound pleasing. The thing that makes the ex300 stand out is its wider soundstage. I have used all stock earbuds of all the manufacturers (sony, HTC, samsung, LG, nokia) and these are the best in this aspect. The sound will keep getting better till it reaches full burn in. I just recently bought the ex300ap. Build quality wise the plug on the ex300 is much better while the cable is thicker on the mh750. Quality of cable on the ex300 isnt bad but can be snapped easily by the looks of it. Cant expect any better for the price. The larger 13.5mm driver does make a difference as the sound seems more fuller, kinda like am listening to a over ear headphone. There is no distortion on high volume or bass. Has the ability to extend very deep (as far as 15hz). Bigger driver also gives a very obvious advantage. That is if the earbud does get a bit loose, the sound doesnt go too quiet or too low on the bass in an instant like other headsets. This keeps us from fidgeting with the earphone too much to get that 'perfect' fix or sound every time you move your head. So basically am very happy with it.
Mind you, am only making these comparisons with stock earphones only because these are very good value for money and are more useful (having mic and button as an added extra). Very cheap price just makes it impossible to complain about anything at all. Each of the above can be had for much less than 10$ on ebay (Ebay india cost for ex300ap is 300-500 INR, the mh750 200-400 INR). THAT cheap.
If i am to rate the two then here goes,
Bass: 4 star to the mh750/ 3.5 star to the ex300
Mids: 2.5 vs 3
Treble: 1.5 vs 2.5.
Am basing the above rating to my sennheiser HD202 which is my current best for the type of music i prefer. Usually all those R&B, HipHop, pop, rock, country, bollywood (basically everything that doesnt have mad men shouting in it like those heavy metal kinds).

I buyed ex300ap from Ebay..the voice quality was pathetic.The pairs you are getting in 500 from ebay whether it is mh750 or ex300ap,they are not original.they are oem product.
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Oem or not
myself_raghav said:
I buyed ex300ap from Ebay..the voice quality was pathetic.The pairs you are getting in 500 from ebay whether it is mh750 or ex300ap,they are not original.they are oem product.
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First of all am not stupid. I made it 100% sure to know its not oem and later after receiving I compared it to a friend's ex 300ap that came with his Z and they are cent per cent same. Same plastic cover, same design, same cable, same plug, same material, original tag with 16 digit serial numbers n all.
And as for the sound I did say it's not good enough without eq but compared to mh 750 it's a mile ahead in sound quality and light years ahead in comfort. I can't even tell its inside my ears.
My point is, if you want to decide between the mh750 and ex300ap.... Go for the latter.
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Oh and please note the fact that the kind of sound am enjoying now has lots of factors working upon it such as,
1. HTC Beats Audio (my phone is HTC One X endevoru)
2. 'Nrg player' with following settings,
Bass boost: 10
Treble boost: 2
Reverbration: 7
Pre Amp limit: 8%
Custom Equalizer with; 14-10-0-0-2-7-7-5-8-11 (from top to bottom i.e low to high frequency, hence first 14 is for 32hz and last 11 is for 16k hz).
Anyone with HOX should try above settings on this headphone, I bet you won't listen to any other (first of all because of the tonality and second of all the COMFORT).
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Why not power amp you may ask but I just don't like the tonality of poweramp. Nrg player reverbration makes music very comfortable to listen to. Poweramp although is best to squeeze every single drop of a device's potential but I would rather use it with music systems and external speakers, not inears. Stereo separation sucks in PowerAmp (it's surround effect thing is pathetic ).

Sujan Baruah said:
I would like to provide my comparison between the mh750 and the ex300ap. (note: my phone is a HTC one X, previous phone was a SONY Xperia P with which i got the mh750. Later bought another pair to compare with the ex300ap, both of em purchased from ebay.in.
Bass on the mh750 is more mostly because of the fact that there is no leakage of air between the driver and the ear drums once inserted (this is the reason why both the mh750 and the mh1 is so painful in the ear. Especially the vacuum effect while pulling out). The ex300 on the other hand has a very different design. The way it enters the ear and the way it remains there is something to praise. I didnt know inears can be comfortable too until i tried these. The vacuum effect is nil, insertion is easy and it stays put without causing any irritation. Although i would advice to use a smaller earbud (take from your previous inear sets maybe, as extra ear buds arent provided with this). This helps to insert it much deeper. And unlike the mh750, inserting it deeper isnt painful as the air gets out to maintain normal pressure, same goes for taking it out, no more POPing when pulling it out. Volume is a bit less (vs mh750), but not too less either. Am using it on my HTC One X and i cant reach max volume without the risk of experiencing pain, so its good enough. Overall signature of the sound is kinda dull (although not as dull as the pathetic sounding mh750). Clarity and mids are more pronounced in the ex300 so definitely its an upgrade in sound 'quality' but this doesnt mean its perfect. Better than mh750 yes.... but sound quality isnt something to write home about. I have a sennheiser HD202 so i know the meaning of clarity. Using the ex300 on flat eq is not advisable. Rather apply a U shape eq or 'rock' eq to get a much much better experience (keep the mids untouched if possible, basically make the U shape 'above' the base frequency line on the equalizer, not through it). The ex300 is more flexible with equalizers than mh750 which no matter how you mess with it the output just doesn't sound pleasing. The thing that makes the ex300 stand out is its wider soundstage. I have used all stock earbuds of all the manufacturers (sony, HTC, samsung, LG, nokia) and these are the best in this aspect. The sound will keep getting better till it reaches full burn in. I just recently bought the ex300ap. Build quality wise the plug on the ex300 is much better while the cable is thicker on the mh750. Quality of cable on the ex300 isnt bad but can be snapped easily by the looks of it. Cant expect any better for the price. The larger 13.5mm driver does make a difference as the sound seems more fuller, kinda like am listening to a over ear headphone. There is no distortion on high volume or bass. Has the ability to extend very deep (as far as 15hz). Bigger driver also gives a very obvious advantage. That is if the earbud does get a bit loose, the sound doesnt go too quiet or too low on the bass in an instant like other headsets. This keeps us from fidgeting with the earphone too much to get that 'perfect' fix or sound every time you move your head. So basically am very happy with it.
Mind you, am only making these comparisons with stock earphones only because these are very good value for money and are more useful (having mic and button as an added extra). Very cheap price just makes it impossible to complain about anything at all. Each of the above can be had for much less than 10$ on ebay (Ebay india cost for ex300ap is 300-500 INR, the mh750 200-400 INR). THAT cheap.
If i am to rate the two then here goes,
Bass: 4 star to the mh750/ 3.5 star to the ex300
Mids: 2.5 vs 3
Treble: 1.5 vs 2.5.
Am basing the above rating to my sennheiser HD202 which is my current best for the type of music i prefer. Usually all those R&B, HipHop, pop, rock, country, bollywood (basically everything that doesnt have mad men shouting in it like those heavy metal kinds).
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That's a nice piece of review/info brother..thanks. Actually i was quiet confused on listening both pairs of headsets that which one was actually sounding better. :cyclops:

It sucks a big time bro. Buy beats instead.

Best budget wired headphones

I'm looking for headphones that make full use of the hi-fi dac and are not expensive. Will be buying from amazon India

Best and cheap. Those two don't come together.
You can try for VE BIE or the Pistons. Bear in mind that these two options punch above their price in weight but does not mean they make full use of the DAC. It might just make good use of the DAC. For full use, you might have to get an actual proper IEM which you should expect to run upwards of USD200 at least

Recently released MI DUAL DRIVER EARPHONES are literally the best in both bass and treble department. Rs800. Initial reviews on YouTube are praising Xiaomi for this new product in terms of sound stage. Google them

Before the release of MI DUAL DRIVER Earphones, i purchased Realme Buds 2 wired, these realmebus2 sound decent when on MIUI roms( not so great on CustROms).. but they sound really good in Realme phones than MI phones.. don't know why..
though the Noise, and overlapping of sounds are more in RealmeBus2, i like them to use for some time.. listening to BASS prominent songs feels like i am keeping home theatre maybe Dolby or viperFx can cause good audio.
will update my usage after sometime. :highfive:

Definitely KZ ES4 or KZ ZSN. I've used Xiaomi triple driver before and it was average as triple driver goes. KZ on other hand is superb.

I don't know what's expensive to you or what you really look for in terms of IEMs(I assume you want in ears). The pair I've been using for the past ~1.5 year is the most expensive I've ever bought at ~$30, the Tin Audio T2 and I'm very happy with them.
I like my IEMs balanced as I mostly listen to metal and bass heavy sound signatures tend to muddy guitar riffs and make rawer genres sound even tinnier then they already do. You need to find out what type of sound works best for the music you hear and what you like, this is mostly a matter of personal preference and a pair of earphones that sounds really good to you may not sound all that nice to someone else.
I suggest you check out audiobudget.com, I have no affiliation but the guys does some good reviews of inexpensive IEMs that range from $5 to $50

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I'm looking for headphones that make full use of the hi-fi dac and are not expensive. Will be buying from amazon India
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Sennheiser cx 180

How much money do you have? First answer this question, than you can find what you're searching for.

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How much money do you have? First answer this question, than you can find what you're searching for.
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Below 2k rupees. Might pay more if its worth it.

Try this one, if you can get in to India. Very good headphones for cheap price
https://drop.com/buy/massdrop-x-koss-porta-pro-x-headphones#overview 38$
https://drop.com/?referer=TE2L2Q

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Below 2k rupees. Might pay more if its worth it.
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KZ Zsn pro 15-18$

Take a look at the Sony MH755s, literally replaced all of my current IEMS because they sound so good. You can get them for 3-4 usd, but you need to recable them.

Blon bl03 best for the price

You can try RHA MA 390 or 500 in same brand
You can order it on headphone zone.com
With adjusting mids increase in equaliser the sound quality is rich with good sound stage...
That headphone has 3 year warranty also