Nexus S (4G) has some pretty decent sound, once you unlock/root and install the Voodoo Kernel. I think there is a non-root version of Voodoo, but i've never used it.
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Nexus S (4G) has some pretty decent sound, once you unlock/root and install the Voodoo Kernel. I think there is a non-root version of Voodoo, but i've never used it.
I've A/Bed the PK1, PK2, and PK3. The PK2 is perfect. The PK1 sounds practically the same as the PK2 (at least unamped) but costs twice as much.
I've also A/Bed the AKG K311, AKG K318, Shure SE215, V-Moda Bass Freq, Klipsch S4, and Klipsch S4i. The PK2 is still by far better in all frequencies.
OP, get the Yuin PK2. They are actually amazing sounding.
For the same price, you can get the Yuin PK2, which sound a million times better. Even without comparison, the bass on the S4i is muddy/has no clarity. The mids are also extremely scooped out and the highs are tinny. In other words, it's frequency range is an extreme disco smile. If all you care is bass quantity over quality, sure, go for it, but the quality is really bad.
Interestingly, the S4 sounds totally different from the S4i. The S4 doesn't have much bass.
You really need to audition the Yuin PK2. I think you'll be blown away, especially if you A/B it against your S4i.
That really doesn't mean anything. Who shops for poor sounds quality anyway? You need to qualify what you think is good and what you think isn't good if you want to use this as shopping criteria. If we all had the same notion of good sound then we'd all use the same head/ear phones.
Agreed. It's the reason why there are so many conflicting reviews that only confuse potential buyers. Meaningful reviews would be ones that have a reference point, i.e. have done some A/Bing. "Great sound," "fun," and "technical" have meaning for you but not for others because what's a "fun" frequency range for you may not be for others.
Most earbuds are now in-ear style, because it's simply easier to get better sound quality out of a tiny driver when it's sealed into your ear canal. Some people don't find this style comfortable (it isn't until you get used to it) or don't want to have outside sound sealed out.
Nothing wrong with this, it's personal preference, but be aware you'll probably end up paying the same for lower quality sound with less clarity... If for no other reason that they're not allupin your earholes.
IMHO, the Bose earbuds have good sound quality, but are definitely not the best at the price point. Bose is kind of an audio in-joke because they refuse to release real hardware specs for what you're buying, and for a reason.
The Dre Beats offer a lot of bass with a muddled low and high end. My hearing isn't as good as it used to be (very bad ear infection) but there's still a noticeable difference to me between the models you listed and the Shure SE215's I ended up going with. YMMV, of course, and it's important you get what you think sounds best.
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I haven't tried the s4i's but I have the MT pro coppers and they are ridiculously good. Check out reviews on amazon or head-fi.org forum.
For exercising Im trying these YurBuds http://store.yurbuds.com/index.php/behind-the-ear-headphones/yurbuds-ironman-endure-pro-dry-mic.html
They sound fine while running, they dont seal in your ear so you can still be aware of sounds around you, something I like when running the wild streets of an urban area. The design is such that there is very little movement while "locked" in your ear so im not constantly trying to adjust or push them back in while running. Overall they have held up well but the true test will be summer heat and humidity.
They sound fine while running, they dont seal in your ear so you can still be aware of sounds around you, something I like when running the wild streets of an urban area. The design is such that there is very little movement while "locked" in your ear so im not constantly trying to adjust or push them back in while running. Overall they have held up well but the true test will be summer heat and humidity.
What is the difference between the a-JAY three and the a-JAY four? i know that the Jay three is the top of the line of the Jay One series, but the only difference with the four is that it seems to be more hyped w/ iphone 4 compatibility and app + remote toggle. Which of the two, between the three and four is a better sounding headphone?
I don't won these, but I have heard that they are very good for non in-ear earphones (if non in-ear earphones are a must).
Just look at the Amazon reviews for these and the non mobile versions, IE2.
Yuin PK2. Yuin PK3 is half the price, but still better than iBuds. PK2 sounds incredibly better though.
After I used the MIE2 I actually used the Klipsch S5i and they are very similar in my opinion. Only thing I like better is the size of the in-line controls is a bit bigger, so it's easier to find the button.
Check 'em out: http://www.workoutearbuds.com/klipsch-image-s5i-rugged-in-ear-headphones/
I can't recall what I paid, but for less then $40 I got the skullcandy Fix'd - rests in your ear, not in the canal, the mic/control, etc. Main purpose for me is somehting that doesn't bug my ears, stays in on my bike ride (hour long to work) and I don't feel @#!% if I realize later I did the laundry without checking all my pockets.
Bose ie2 barley fIt in your ear, that's why I returned them, maybe they'll work for you.