Earphone Advice

[CH3OH]

hey guys
I have two earphones
Phillips SHE 8500/98
Phillips SHE 6000
and I use it on Phillips Go Gear mp3 player, Nokia C1 01 (temp replacement for my phone)
I'm going to buy a netbook or tablet soon and a phone, spice 350 or micromax A 75
so I was wondering, to improve my sound experience should I get a pl30 or buy sum portable amp instead

[aakashdave11]

What is you budget?
I don't think your current earbuds performance will improve with an AMP.Higher end iem phones require an amp most low end iem;s can be driven by media players.
Consider M6,E10 instead of PL30 as it is a old iem now and the technology has made new iem's cheaper

[CH3OH]

well, when I go looking for sumthin, I empty my pockets lol, well I want it to be 1k but upto 1.5k is bearable, 2k will be max (given, the deal is sweet)
what do u think are the prices of M6 and E 5 aldo what abt the E3?

[aakashdave11]

Then be sure to take only 2k in your pockets ,better go for online shopping
M6 is a value for money option.E10 is a bit on the higher side.
Try Primeabgb shop if you are in mumbai for 1500/- or OL @Bitfang for 1390+shipping.
Google for pricing of others.

[CH3OH]

k, there's a slight thng that my ear passage is big so I have to use the largest bundled bud to make it proper isolated, so I want good isolation (my idea of testing is to click the fingers near my ear and if I hear it , it fails)

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and also is there sum way to make the noise isolation of my earphones better? I mean like the double arrow bud structure on M6, or something else that might improve the isolation

[aakashdave11]

You can go for Comply foam tips instead of normal rubber buds.Makes even low end one's sound good and also is more easy on the ears.
They are costly though but a small price to pay for perfect isolation and comfort.

[CH3OH]

Originally Posted by aakashdave11 You can go for Comply foam tips instead of normal rubber buds.Makes even low end one's sound good and also is more easy on the ears. They are costly though but a small price to pay for perfect isolation and comfort.

where to get those? I have heard abt modifying the triple flange or foam ones that are used for industrial uses or for shooting or for protecting ear canal while swimming, any idea abt them?
all I need is isolation, the earphones I have are enuff for me right now (will get a good pair when I'll buy a pmp in a few months)

[aakashdave11]

look here for your philips earbuds
S-400 - Comply

[BULLZI]

Soundmagic series, Meelectronics are the options to go for. Suite yourself with the budget.

[CH3OH]

Originally Posted by aakashdave11 look here for your philips earbuds S-400 - Comply

any Indian store? I heard 3M sells the industrial ones

Originally Posted by BULLZI Soundmagic series, Meelectronics are the options to go for. Suite yourself with the budget.

well, for time being I'm trying to find some eartips mod for my existing earphones, any suggestions?

[BULLZI]

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Sorry dunno about sound tip mods, the others will help you regarding this for sure.

[CH3OH]

Originally Posted by BULLZI ^ Sorry dunno about sound tip mods, the others will help you regarding this for sure.

I've heard abt swimming ear plugs and industrial ear plugs being used for it

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something like this would be needed

 3M™ E-A-R™ ARC Plug™ Earplugs Hearing Conservation, 370-2000, in Carrying Case 10 PR/Case

 3M™ Uncorded Foam Earplugs, Hearing Conservation 1100 1000/Case

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found those on indian site too
3M Mining India - Worker Safety:*3M

[aakashdave11]

Those are fully enlcosed and are not for listening/passive isolation ,they are meant to do the opposite that is blocking
The buds have to fit the earphone nozzle if you get it.

[CH3OH]

I know, cut a hole at center and stick the earphone at the outer end, thats supposed to do the job

[CH3OH]

I'm think abt a better way to mod earphones, cutting a hole thru a foam plug and covering it with a silicone plug , that way, its more comfort and better isolation