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Best earphone for the value




https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07K2LHB1J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1



I bought the earphone after reading rave review on it.


SoundMagic E11C review | What Hi-Fi?


The review is spot on.


The most remarkable difference between this and free earphone distributed by Delta Airline is detailed treble.


I also compared this with Grado SR80E headphone that I have.


Grado have slightly more open bass but this one seems to have more details.


Due to the limitation of luggage, I would rather bring earphone than regular headphone  for long travel.


This one fit my need at the cost of 60$.

I found that the music through Youtube or Amazon prime using SoundMAGIC E11C earphones is quite enjoyable.


I highly recommend this for travel.


Thomas
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Somebody also recommend  Etymotic Research ER4P-T microPro.

https://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-microPro-Precision-Earphones/dp/B004CXBJ6A

I may order it through Amazon to compare it with Soundmagic.

If Etymotics is better than Soundmagic by 50%, I may keep it, although the former is two and half times more expensive.


But 1K$ earphone is too much for me since I use it only during travel.
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Agree with you @millercarbon since getting the 846 and a cheaper A&K DAP listening when traveling has given me an entirely new insight into my music collection. However I quite quickly swapped out the 846 for the Campfire Audio Andromeda -- a much more neutral and clear transducer even which made the 846 sound rather tubby and bloated. 

@shkong78 you might want to also investigate the CA Comet or Io -- similar prices to others you are looking at but great sound and US build quality 
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/io/
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The SE846 is worth every penny. I bought it the year it came out. Absolutely ground breaking.
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I notice the Campfire seems to use a higher quality wire. My SE535 sounds a lot better when upgraded to some I got from Moon Audio. Do you know a better aftermarket MMCX type cable to use with these?
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I did try the Moon Audio on my 846 but hated it and sent it straight back. CA make their own upgraded wire (which I have on my Andromeda's) which is more open and natural sounding than the (good) stock cable
https://campfireaudio.com/shop/aloaudio-sxc-8-iem/
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