Recommendations for earphones / clip-ons

[walfisch 0]

Hi everyone, first post here, hope to get some recommendations from the gurus here.

 

My Sony E888 is showing signs of wires breaking, therefore looking for a new pair of earphones / clip-ons.

 

Not sure what is the correct term of it, but clip-ons for me are those small round earphones that cover the whole ear, but smaller than headphones.

Don't like those earphones shaped like ear-plugs. Have tried them before and am not comfortable with that type.

 

Budget is max S$250.

 

Currently looking at Audio-Technica ATH-EW9, ATH-EM9D, ATH CM7TI.

 

Any recommendations apart from these few I should look out for?

 

I have not tried those clip-on type of earphones before. Can anyone enlighten me on their pros and cons?

 

Many thanks!

Edited April 4, 2005 by walfisch

[N@Z 0]

What sort of sound are you looking for, are you looking for something similar to the E888? If so then the EW9 would be a good choice.

[walfisch 0]

I mainly listen to mainstream music, chinese classical, new age, and some heavy metal. Not into trance and stuff.

 

Can't audition the EW9, but I suppose you have some experience with it. How does it compare with the 888?

 

What about sound leakage? I know that's a minor issue with cans, but still wanna know how serious it is...

 

[N@Z 0]

Although characteristically not the same sound, the emphasis is on the midrange part of the sound & presents the sound in a more airier fashion. Personally I found the bass lacking in impact (probably they didn't fit me properly). It would suit most of the music styles you mentioned except heavymetal. Your mileage may vary as my taste tend to be a slightly different from others here.

 

At over moderate volume, sound leakage will occur. Say if you're in a library, people will notice it.

[walfisch 0]

icic...thanks for the input!

 

yup i read some people saying that they miss the bass impact of the e888...

 

no one using the CM7TI or CM7 here? would like to read their reviews...coz can't audition the models...