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Poll: What brand of earphones are you?

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief August 18, 2011 · 1 min read

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I noticed a significane surge in the number of earphone brands being introduced in the Philippines this year. Which so many models to choose from, we’re curious as to which brands still tops them all.

Some two or three years ago, whenever people recommend a good set of earphones, it’s the Senn brand that pops much more often.

Even the knock-offs are getting some good following.

So, let’s go back to our question — what brand of earphones are you? We’ve got the Sennheiser of course, the Philips, Sony, Monster/Beats, Jays, TDK, AKG, Shure, Audio Technika, Bose, Klipsch, etc.

Go hit the comments and share your vote.

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Abe Olandres

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240 Comments

calvs · 15 years ago

i want to have a moshi vortex, great sound and bass but i can’t find any store that has it. :(

brymarti · 15 years ago

Soundmagic

jhepoyski · 15 years ago

philips in ear. way better than the original beats.

jonas · 15 years ago

sony makes a good quality for me for rich audio including altec lansing

pabs · 15 years ago

A4tech for me…ganda ng sound at mura pa

Teks · 15 years ago

I have 2 Sennheiser. I love the quality.

audio-engineer · 15 years ago

Audio-Technica… when i first listen to my Audio-Technica ATH-M50.. it felt like magic :) m50… the only headphone certified by The Music Engineering & Technology Alliance (METAlliance) and loved by many in audiophile world. you better review this one abe. Beats is nothing compared to this.

iqosmiox · 15 years ago

Mine is Klipsch and bose Ie.

corleonene · 15 years ago

Been an Creative EP-630 for about 4 years now :)

notafanboy · 15 years ago

I have the following: AKG, Sennheiser, and Creative.

r3JAM · 15 years ago

I’m a cellphone guy so its a must for me that the headset has an integrated mic. I use Coloud C19M. It got an in-ear buds plus an integrated mic, perfect for cellphones.

xxxxx · 15 years ago

Grado + peachtree DAC/headamp :)

hoping to get a Hifiman soon

jerjer · 15 years ago

Hifiman RE0, Meelectronics M6(3 pairs)

BertSingson · 15 years ago

I have pair of Sony. But I usually use the earphones that came with the device (phone or mp3 player) I am using.

Marvin · 15 years ago

Just 3days ago i bought Memorex…. accdg to the sales guy its an affiliate of TDK… so far its good

Don Balanhi · 15 years ago

Apple headset. Durable. Quality sound.

roiji · 15 years ago

I currently own Beats by Dr. Dre Studio but I’d love to try out Audio-Technica and Steel Series

WinnieB. · 15 years ago

I like Sennheiser earphones. I’ve tried JBL and BOSS at stores like PowerMac but am reluctant to buy because i don’t know if i’ll like using them for long periods of time. If I want to buy cheap earphones I buy Samsung. They’re relatively cheap but the sound quality is good, at least for me. my preference is for a more balanced sound from the lows, mids to highs.

johnniee · 15 years ago

mine is Sony, bigay ng sister ko, can’t afford eh

deuts · 15 years ago

I have an a-Jays Four because it’s compatible with the iPhone complete with the mic and volume controls.

caesar castro · 15 years ago

Mine is phillips, great sounds!

MeisterCJ · 15 years ago

AKG FTW!

Rmil Chua · 15 years ago

i have creative and phillips, but im using creative ep-630.

nix · 15 years ago

a4tech in earphones, comfortable and great sound quality @ 290! beat that!parang orig beats tour yan!:) clear highs and low frequency. a must!

Rizza · 15 years ago

I agree! A4Tech! My BF and I doesn’t want anything but A4Tech. Crisp, clear, and it is not volume-limiting. We even give this as gifts to friends na wala kami maisip na ipang regalo, and so far we are receiving very good response from friends.

lawrence · 15 years ago

wow very cheap ha, I’m looking for a piece na hindi lalagpas sa 500php with decent quality. Sikat ba yung brand na to, like madali ba siya mahanap sa malls?? how about yung durability, di naman sirain with heavy-use? (heavy-user kasi ako hehe)

Rizza · 15 years ago

@lawrence. Yup! You’ll find it sa malls. However, 350Php is the usual price. Try Villman, they sell it for 290 kaya madali maubos stocks sa kanila. Sa electroworld, dami stocks pero 350. Hehe. I always check them out sa stores kaya alam ko. I am always craving for other colors eh. It’s a good find!

ron · 15 years ago

Entry level senn & philips. Though these days been using the buds that came w/ my phone a lot. Am planning to get good buds when i get cash, but i think 5k for earphones is too much for me.

havagut · 15 years ago

Sennheiser. has been distortion-free for five years. started with philips but the left earphone always gave out after only a year of use.

bOkz · 15 years ago

default iPhone headset :p

kiX · 15 years ago

Philips!

stormtrooper · 15 years ago

I use senn also pero I want to buy the Yuin PK2. the sound is awesome! may alam ba kayong nagbebenta nito dito?

Leo alejandro · 15 years ago

Buds … Skullcandy

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xxx999 · 15 years ago

Kicker hd541 almost the same level with beats pro.
for only 2,999 :)

Flippy · 15 years ago

Sennheiser and skullcandy

franco · 15 years ago

Hi Abe, it would definitely klipsch for me. Klipsch s4i in particular. All klipsch have this very unique ear bud which is a bit oval. Just plug and you instantly get a good seal, no twisting needed. Take note, it can control your iphone via the remote with mic. (play,stop,next,previous,ff,rew)

I have tried some creative ep630 which can be bassy, but the highs are too harsh and mids are quite soft.

The ever famous cx300 is also a good bet, but still harsh on the highs.

Kikokix · 15 years ago

Koss Porta Pro

Nico · 15 years ago

Currently using an entry level Shure IEM. Its heavy duty cables, short length(as it’s bundled with an extension cable) and snug-fit form is perfect for me as using it with Jabra BT3030. Tried those Sennheiser CS series and Denon’s yet nothing beats Shure’s regarding its soundstage quality.

I’m also an avid reader of http://www.head-fi.org/ which led me to a nice discovery: anyone knows where to find a Head-Direct/HiFiMan RE0?

shadowears · 15 years ago

Try looking at http://www.headphiles.org.
You can get RE0 from a person there.

logan024 · 15 years ago

I have both Sennheiser and a TDK.

shadowears · 15 years ago

I’ll go for Brarinwavz, UE, Shure, Hifiman, Westone, Ortofon and Vsonic. Each brand has its own House sound or Signature so its very difficult to pick.