Question Help with Eahphones

[user10001]

Hello.

Two days ago, I bought an Earphone called AKG EO-IC100BWEGWW (this is the model written on the box), but I noticed that It's output is not good at all, it should be original but actually it's output is almost like a copy earphone with 2 $ !!
Is it a normal in this model? If so, can anyone suggest me a type-c speaker with good output around 30 $?
Thank you.

 

[Ralston18]

Where were the earphones purchased?

Try them on a few other audio devices and if the output is not good then return the earphones.

 

[user10001]

Where were the earphones purchased?

Try them on a few other audio devices and if the output is not good then return the earphones.

Will the 3.5 earphone with a converter to type-c will be more good than a type-c earphone?
Is so, then could you suggest me a good one? what do you think about JBL Endurance Run ?

 

[Ralston18]

Although I understand what you mean by "good one" - good can have different meanings.

Audio perception is very subjective.

And "good" could be sound quality/fidelity, product quality, wearing comfort, and pricing.

The starting point is to listen to as many earphones as you can to learn more about what you like.

Read reviews - again audio perception is subjective but reviews can cover other aspects of headphone requirements and selection.

Even earphone User Guides/Manuals can be helpful. Especially if there are specs etc. listed.

Lastly, I avoid converters whenever possible. Just one more thing to go wrong and some are very low quality and likely degrading the audio. Plus they tend to left behind and lost somewhere.

Consider Bluetooth (wireless) earphones. You may find a product you like.

 

[user10001]

Although I understand what you mean by "good one" - good can have different meanings.

Audio perception is very subjective.

And "good" could be sound quality/fidelity, product quality, wearing comfort, and pricing.

The starting point is to listen to as many earphones as you can to learn more about what you like.

Read reviews - again audio perception is subjective but reviews can cover other aspects of headphone requirements and selection.

Even earphone User Guides/Manuals can be helpful. Especially if there are specs etc. listed.

Lastly, I avoid converters whenever possible. Just one more thing to go wrong and some are very low quality and likely degrading the audio. Plus they tend to left behind and lost somewhere.

Consider Bluetooth (wireless) earphones. You may find a product you like.

I mean good in quality and has no Sibilance, because the AKG one I got has a very annoying Sibilance, so do you suggest a wired or wireless earphone which has no Sibilance under 40 $? also is it a common problem in AKG type-c earphones to have such Sibilance? what do you think about JBL Endurance Run?
Thank you.

 

[Ralston18]

Sibilance as in:

https://producelikeapro.com/blog/wh...bilance in Audio,podcasting or reading a book.

That is much more involved than just "no sibilance" and likely a function of other audio controls, mixing etc..

Plus, again, the audio subjectivity....

I am going to move this thread from Consumer Electronics to Home Audio and Theater. More applicable category and there are some audiophiles there who may be able to provide more information and ideas regarding sibilance and earphone products in general.

 

[ien2222]

Unfortunately with IEM's, and to a lesser extent earbuds, how they perform is very dependent on how well they fit your ear. There's no way to say that a particular item won't produce sibilance with a 100% guarantee. The best bet is if no reviews mention it, most likely it won't have it if there's a sufficient number of people reviewing it. I'd also stay away from items that have reviews saying they have a bit of static...or possibly white noise (unless you are looking at active noise cancelling, that will produce a soft white noise background). Those two issues can exacerbate any issue with sibilance.

As for suggestions, I'm not really familiar with USB-C IEM's. Usually in this price range I at least make the suggestion of looking at KZ ATE or ZSN-PRO, but I don't think KZ makes USB-C. However, the ATE is only about $15 on Amazon, so that and you can get a C to 3.5mm(female) adapter for under $10 which keeps you under $30. Just a suggestion if you want to try that route.