With the development of mobile devices, more and more high-quality walkmans and even HiFi phones have appeared. With a good audio front end, we should consider the problem of headphone matching. In 2014, various new concept earphones such as multi unit multi frequency division and coil iron have also appeared in the market. Let's see if there is a choice you like right now:
Earplugs with the best sound quality: Vision Ears VE6 X-Control
If you want to count the number of "Saihuang" today, many people may think of Spiral Ear's SE 5-Way. Its brutal five unit five division five channel configuration makes its competitors intimidated. In 2014, Vision Ears from Germany launched a strong impact on SE 5-Way. It launched the VE6 X-Control, a high-end customized headset. It uses the design of six unit four division two in one conduit, which brings excellent quality and the consistent musicality of Vision Ears series products. It definitely deserves the title of "CEOs". The most "black technology" is that the VE6 X-Control also has a black switch on the panel, which can be used to adjust two different voices, namely, X1 with high mid frequency density, low frequency sense, and X2 with high resolution and high frequency clarity. Vision Ears also provides an adjustable version of X1 and X2 for separate sale. Of course, such a powerful customized headset costs nearly 17000 yuan
Positioning the most awkward earplug: Rhines Stage 5
Both Vision Ears and Rhines are high-end customized earphones from Germany. Even their VE2, VE3, VE4 and Stage 2, Stage 3 and Stage 4 are identical earphones. We will not trace the origin of the two earphones. Today, we are talking about Stage 5. Different from the black technology route of VE6 X-Control, Compared with the former flagship Stage 4 (VE4), Stage 5 can only be said to be a "smooth upgrade". Stage 5 uses the design of a five unit three division two in one conduit. Compared with Stage 4 (VE4), the overall sound style has not changed much, the IF image has been greatly improved, the voice will not appear so far away, and the characteristics of the loud field still remain. If not for the VE6 series, the Stage 5 would be an excellent flagship customized earplug. Stage 5 is not a fuel saving lamp, and its price is close to 13000 yuan.
Best cost performance earplug: OSTRY Besieged KC06
In the field of earphones, it seems that talking about "cost performance" is easy to cause controversy and difficult to judge, but the besieged KC06 is indeed a cost performance choice. KC06 sells for 328 yuan. It has a unique appearance. In terms of units, there are also moving coil units that integrate moving iron technology. In terms of timbre, the besieged KC06 follows a balanced sound style route, which is not easy to achieve a balanced consideration of various music types at this price. OSTRY also has a blood besieged KC06A for 392 yuan, which will be more excellent in terms of low frequency and surrounding feeling, and its shape will be more "cool".
Earplugs with the highest impedance: HiFiMAN ES100
When it comes to high impedance earplugs, experienced enthusiasts should immediately think of Yuin's "Gemini" PK1 and OK1. These two earplugs, which have an impedance of 150 Ω and are ugly in appearance, are really wonderful. However, in terms of sound, you can only say that you are not satisfied with them, especially when they are installed on a good front end. Meizu MX4 Pro also claimed at the press conference that its EP-21HD is the earplug with the highest impedance, but the "128 Ω" earplug can also claim that it is drunk. After talking about so many impedances, the HiFiMAN ES100 to be introduced today is also an earplug with an impedance up to 150 Ω (Meizu: I% ￥... #&) and a flat plug product. In terms of modeling, it can also be called the uglier, but in terms of sound, it is indeed very distinctive, continuing the style of many HiFiMAN products. The mid-range of the ES100 is also commendable, with outstanding vocal performance, smooth high-frequency and not harsh. However, compared with the same type of OK1, there is still a gap in analytical power and sound field.
The strongest plug: vivo XE800
Speaking of the plug of mobile phones, perhaps we are most familiar with Apple Xiaobai Earpods， In fact, vivo has also been making efforts in plug matching. In the early stage, it launched MMX71ie in cooperation with Baya Power, and later launched an improved version of XE600. When the Xplay3S was launched, it launched XE800 in cooperation with the well-known domestic manufacturer Visonik. It has a certain origin with the GR07 of Wesonic, and the sound quality is also relatively close. The XE800 will be more popular in terms of medium and low frequency tuning than GR07, and more prominent in the performance of human voice, which is more suitable for the listening habits of ordinary users. A while ago, the XE800 was purchased with the X5Max at a price of "only" 99 yuan, which is indeed a high cost performance ratio. The original price of XE800 is 799 yuan.
Best ticket skipping earplugs: VSD5
Speaking of ticket skipping, Vesonic fans have been waiting for the VSD5 for a long time. Compared with the popular VSD3, the overall design of the VSD5, however, has adopted the design of non replaceable wires, and the wires have also been replaced with silver wires. In terms of sound, compared with VSD3, the sound quality of VSD5 has been improved to a certain extent, the sound style has been more balanced, and the dental voice control of voice has been greatly improved. The VSD5, whose price is 100 yuan higher than that of the VSD3, is really a good choice for users who want to contact the Vesonic earplugs.
Most violent unit earplug: JH Audio AKR03
Speaking of "stack unit", you may immediately think of Roxanne from JH Audio, which is often called "JH24". There are 12 moving iron units on the left and right (three groups of four composite units), which is quite scary in terms of the number of units. A customized four pin socket is also used on the headphone socket, and a knob for adjusting the low-frequency response is also provided on the wire, providing a maximum adjustment amplitude of ± 15dB. The AKR03 is a non customized earplug launched by Roxanne for Astell&Kern AK240, and its price is relatively lower than Roxanne's. In order to cooperate with AK240, AKR03 also provides a balance line to cooperate with AK240's 2.5mm balance port. The selling price of Bank of China AKR03 exceeds 9000 yuan.
Innovative hybrid earplugs: TTPod T2
The first impression of Tiantianmein may be the player. In fact, they have launched T1 and T1S earphones at low prices. Recently, TTPod T2, a new product, was officially launched by Tiantianyingting. It innovatively uses the "coil iron" structure of double unit moving iron+single unit moving coil with three frequency division. One moving iron unit uses Lou's 29689 moving iron unit like the ER4 series, and the other is a customized moving iron unit. In terms of sound direction, T2 is different from the general coil iron earphones. T2 is more inclined to the style of dynamic iron earphones, and the overall tuning is more suitable for pop music and listening to vocals. In order to push this hybrid earplug better, you need a device with higher thrust. The official price of T2 is 499 yuan, and the first pre-sale price is 399 yuan. If your front end is more powerful, it will be a good value for money headset.
