red_ryder 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2004 (edited) After 1 year of heavy usage, it appears that my EX71 is dying. The sound in the right earbud sometimes fades in and out. I read in Ipod forums that this earphone is not known for long life and a lot of other people also encountered this problem. Needless to say, I won't get another one as a replacement. Actually, if not for the lifespan of the earphones I am quite happy with it. It is the most comfortable pair of earbuds that I have ever used, most other earphones I tried give me pain after no more than 30 minutes. Music quality was also satisfactory. My budget for a replacement is less than $100 if possible, and most important factor is comfort followed by music quality and finally lifespan. Also, I'm only looking at earphones cos wearing a headphone in the office looks a bit extreme. thanks in advance! Edited November 6, 2004 by red_ryder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sigma 0 Report post Posted November 5, 2004 Let's see: -Sharp MD33 ($63 at bluetin) ==Getting favourable reviews at head-fi ATM. Shaped much like EX71. -Panasonic HJE502 ($59 at teamdigital) ==Again, another EX71 look-alike. -Sony E888 ($72 for LP version) ==Some people have complaints of short lifespan too. Sounds quite different from the EX71 reputedly. -A-T ATH-CM5 ($77) ==Should be quite comfortable. -Sennheiser MX500 ($30+) ==Uncomfortable for some — too big. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2004 i personally own the EX71 and PAnasonic RP-HJE50 1)Sony EX71 at $80 Very tight bass(to the extend that some songs become too boomy liaoz) , less mid and almost no high, more forgiving type of headphone. That mean u would probably fall asleep while listening to it.. If u a bass head go for it. 2)Panasonic RP-HJE50 Earphones at $50++ More mid bass and high then EX71, Better for vocal and rock. Can hear more details then the EX71. Much louder (much easily driven) then the EX71. MOre a kind of ALL ROUNDER ear bud. Can audit at http://shop.w3cube.com/index.php?ma...&products_id=62 3) SHarp MD33 at $63(price from BLUETIN.com)http://bluetin.com/stores/singapore/shop.html From lots of review sites and users, this are the most detail earplug of the 3. Bass is not as tight as EX71 but well controlled. If u using remote control then skip this. This because it using 4 pole connector(for sharp MD remote control) unless u use its extension which is 3 poles. I been listening to the panasonic ever since i got it few weeks ago. I personally prefer the bass of the panasonic one and to the extend that i shake my body almost to dance in the mrt after listening to it.. All the above in ear bud comes with 3 size of silicon ear buds. U have to try and see which size suit yr ears. After plug in those earplugs bite yr teeths to get the best seal. U would feel some pressure inside yr ear canels and u can't hear a single thing from the surrounding(not very loud surrounding lar). Everyone ears and preferences is different so it is best u go and audit them before spending the $$$. Happy looking for yr own earbud/ headphone.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
papaya86 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2004 the bass for ex71 is no where near tight, hell its even boomier than my px200 i tink, its so bloated and disgusting, among all the earphones and headphones i own, i hate this one the most. i cant describe how i feel when i hear its sound Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nakedtoes 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 the bass for ex71 is no where near tight, hell its even boomier than my px200 i tink, its so bloated and disgusting, among all the earphones and headphones i own, i hate this one the most. i cant describe how i feel when i hear its sound For some song the bass is tight maybe due to how the song is encode.. some really too boomy liaoz.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
