Tell me your all favorite Earphones for Music?

Aug 6th, 2019 1:37 pm

#1

JKCanada [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2017; 288 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 6th, 2019 1:37 pm

Tell me your all favorite Earphones for Music?

Hi,

As always struggling to put my finger down on a decent earbuds for Music.
While I'm no audiophile and know what to expect with my budget, I'm looking for recommendations for the best audio quality given my budget of ~$50. Tried many pairs off Amazon in the $20-$30s range. Mostly meh but some semi decent ones. Hence the will to go higher.

Don't mind wired or wireless (can even go a bit higher $ for wireless), the most important factor for me is great sound quality at that price range, and a microphone for calls.
What has been your experiences?

Earphones only (no headphones).

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Aug 7th, 2019 9:16 am

#2

Magister: Member; Dec 6, 2012; 434 posts; 208 upvotes; Montréal, QC

Aug 7th, 2019 9:16 am

I bought Betron BS10 from amazon (.com when they were $10), they sound incredible for the price

+1

Aug 7th, 2019 10:40 am

#3

JKCanada [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2017; 288 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 7th, 2019 10:40 am

Magister wrote: ↑ I bought Betron BS10 from amazon (.com when they were $10), they sound incredible for the price

Looks interesting, thanks.
Can you confirm whether they have a mic? Description is vague.
I thought Amazon.com doesn't deliver to Canada (Toronto)?

Aug 7th, 2019 11:00 am

#4

Magister: Member; Dec 6, 2012; 434 posts; 208 upvotes; Montréal, QC

Aug 7th, 2019 11:00 am

Yes there is a mic, I ordered from amazon.com no problem a few months ago with a lot of RV stuffs that are half the price, even with import fee.
They are backordered it seems on .com

+1

Aug 7th, 2019 1:26 pm

#5

RFDQ1016: Deal Fanatic; Jan 18, 2010; 7635 posts; 5142 upvotes; Canada

Aug 7th, 2019 1:26 pm

Sony XB50AP get good reviews in that price range

$29 at TheSource right now

+1

Aug 7th, 2019 1:41 pm

#6

bartium: Sr. Member; Nov 28, 2011; 858 posts; 372 upvotes; Markham

Aug 7th, 2019 1:41 pm

RFDQ1016 wrote: ↑ Sony XB50AP get good reviews in that price range

$29 at TheSource right now

+1
excellent set for the price

Aug 7th, 2019 2:32 pm

#7

JKCanada [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2017; 288 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 7th, 2019 2:32 pm

bartium wrote: ↑ +1
excellent set for the price

This is the pair I'm currently using; not a big fan.

Aug 8th, 2019 11:13 am

#8

Havo: Deal Fanatic; May 31, 2006; 5848 posts; 373 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 8th, 2019 11:13 am

Maybe look into the Shure se112. I've owned the e4c and se535. They have lasted me 5 years+ each. Warranty has also been very good.

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Aug 8th, 2019 1:40 pm

#9

craftsman: Deal Expert; Jan 27, 2006; 17462 posts; 10243 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Aug 8th, 2019 1:40 pm

If you are looking for bang for your buck, have a look at some of the many 'chi-fi' IEMs/earphones that have recently flooded the marketplace. Many of them are in the exact price range you are looking at and offer good value for the money.

Aug 9th, 2019 12:41 pm

#10

JKCanada [OP]: Member; Nov 30, 2017; 288 posts; 160 upvotes; Toronto

Aug 9th, 2019 12:41 pm

Havo wrote: ↑Maybe look into the Shure se112. I've owned the e4c and se535. They have lasted me 5 years+ each. Warranty has also been very good.

These look promising, though a bit pricey! I ordered a pair of the Betron BS10 suggested in the thread. Will see how I get on with those before making the move to the next price range.

craftsman wrote: ↑ If you are looking for bang for your buck, have a look at some of the many 'chi-fi' IEMs/earphones that have recently flooded the marketplace. Many of them are in the exact price range you are looking at and offer good value for the money.

Thanks for the tip. Will keep it in mind for the next pair.