Canalphones... there are too many! - Page 2

NanoDuke · 26th March 2012, 6:48 AM

Can i hijack with a similar query? I also want canal phones, but i predominately listen to heavy metal. What do you recommend?

Snufkin · 26th March 2012, 1:50 PM

Brainwavz M2/M3/B2, Atrio M5 ?

Benno1988 · 26th March 2012, 2:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Whale

Just ordered the Atrio:M5's from headphones.com.au. Will be taking a three hour train trip this weekend so really would like some earphones for then! Plus local warranty is helpful particularily with something of this price range. Hope it's worth the money!

Told ya! ...

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Originally Posted by Me!

Not the cans for you bro. These are flat with light bass. Try the Atrio M5 over at headphones.com.au

Smokin Whale · 26th March 2012, 6:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Benno1988

Told ya! ...

Haha cheers, wondering if there was anything better than the Atrio's for the price but apparently not it seems

Got my shipping confirmation today, woo

Smokin Whale · 24th May 2012, 3:55 PM

So i've been listening to these a fair bit lately, and I have to say the Atrio M5's sound phenomenal, even when paired with my Samsung Galaxy S2 as a media player. Only issue is the tips, I find the flanged tips very uncomfortable for long periods of time. My ear canals are small, but too small for the small size (don't get a proper seal which ruins the sound). The mediums get a good seal, but it's fidgety, and it can irritate my ears after a while as they feel a tiny bit big. Perhaps I should invest in some aftermarket tips. On the whole though, pretty happy.

FRaNTiC · 24th May 2012, 4:47 PM

If you can, try a pair of Phonak Audeos. Brillant canalphone.

I love them but my right ear is funny and changes over the day. Odd I know. Either way, they're not always comfortable for me so off they go

Paid $130 for em, so they're in your price range. I'll probably end up with getting a Yuin G2A for $50 as it seem ear clips are the only that work well with my stupid head

loefah · 25th May 2012, 11:07 AM

I don't mean to hijack, but are there any canalphones that compare to the LCD-2s interms of their bass response and slightly warm treble? I tend to find that flat response but deeper bass is alot better than exaggerated bass and my ears are extremely sensitive to treble

Benno1988 · 25th May 2012, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by loefah

I don't mean to hijack, but are there any canalphones that compare to the LCD-2s interms of their bass response and slightly warm treble? I tend to find that flat response but deeper bass is alot better than exaggerated bass and my ears are extremely sensitive to treble

Are you looking for something in the realm of the LCD2 in terms of quality, or you're after a canalphone with a similar sound signature?

loefah · 25th May 2012, 1:54 PM

Just looking for a similar sound signature, probably looking at spending anything from $100 to $300, could push it a little, really depends.

Benno1988 · 25th May 2012, 2:31 PM

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Originally Posted by loefah

Just looking for a similar sound signature, probably looking at spending anything from $100 to $300, could push it a little, really depends.

Having not heard the LCD2 I can't really help :P Atrios might do it. Something reasonably nuetral with a slight warm/laid back signature at a *guess*.

swong · 25th May 2012, 4:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FRaNTiC

If you can, try a pair of Phonak Audeos. Brillant canalphone.

I love them but my right ear is funny and changes over the day. Odd I know. Either way, they're not always comfortable for me so off they go

Paid $130 for em, so they're in your price range. I'll probably end up with getting a Yuin G2A for $50 as it seem ear clips are the only that work well with my stupid head

I can also recommend the Phonak Audeos as awesome canalphones. They have fantastic SQ (comparable to some of the multi-driver models I've used) and are also built really well and come in a version with a mic/remote for phones. I have the 022 and the 122. Really want the 232 but $500 is a bit too much despite reviews saying it's one of the best canalphones ever.

I also have the Yuin G1a for home use which is excellent so the G2a's shouldn't be too far off!

Smokin Whale · 27th May 2012, 12:21 PM

Yeah I still think the Atrio M5's are a bit overpriced. $140 is probably all I think they're worth. The build quality scares me a little bit

. They just don't look or feel like $200 canalphones... in fact, my old $60 logitech ultimate ears had better build quality.

Snufkin · 28th May 2012, 3:22 PM

Looks and feel aside, the sound quality of the M5 is well above ~$150 offerings.
Most canalphones don't really put looks that high on the priority list - wear some bling earrings if you want ear fashion.
Build quality is pretty much on par with most canal models around the same price (and above in many cases) - we've never had any build or reliability issues with them, which I can't say for brands like UE (post-Logitech buyout the failure rate was huge and after sales support lacking).

Smokin Whale · 31st May 2012, 11:28 PM

You're probably right there, they do sound phenomenal. I couldn't give a stuff about the aesthetics, lol. Just feel that they wouldn't last a couple of years of being tossed around. Maybe I'm wrong, and they're tougher than they appear.

My only real gripe at the moment are the tips. I can't use them in a normal fashion, they just tend to fall out, or not seal properly. The only way I can get a decent fit is by using them upside down over the ear. I was thinking of trying some aftermarket tips, do you think it would help with my issue? And how long should I expect aftermarket tips to last?

dexx · 1st June 2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Snufkin

Brainwavz M2/M3/B2, Atrio M5 ?

How do the Brainwavz M2/M3 compare with the M4?

26th March 2012, 6:48 AM	#16
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26th March 2012, 1:50 PM	#17
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24th May 2012, 4:47 PM	#21
FRaNTiC Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,645	If you can, try a pair of Phonak Audeos. Brillant canalphone. I love them but my right ear is funny and changes over the day. Odd I know. Either way, they're not always comfortable for me so off they go Paid $130 for em, so they're in your price range. I'll probably end up with getting a Yuin G2A for $50 as it seem ear clips are the only that work well with my stupid head __________________ When in doubt FRaNTiC OuT.

28th May 2012, 3:22 PM	#28
Snufkin OCAU Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Surrounded by headphones Posts: 6,272	Looks and feel aside, the sound quality of the M5 is well above ~$150 offerings. Most canalphones don't really put looks that high on the priority list - wear some bling earrings if you want ear fashion. Build quality is pretty much on par with most canal models around the same price (and above in many cases) - we've never had any build or reliability issues with them, which I can't say for brands like UE (post-Logitech buyout the failure rate was huge and after sales support lacking). __________________ Got Headphones? We do! Australia's #1 headphone destination since 2002. www.headphones.com.au

24th May 2012, 3:55 PM	#20
Smokin Whale (Taking a Break) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posts: 1,482	So i've been listening to these a fair bit lately, and I have to say the Atrio M5's sound phenomenal, even when paired with my Samsung Galaxy S2 as a media player. Only issue is the tips, I find the flanged tips very uncomfortable for long periods of time. My ear canals are small, but too small for the small size (don't get a proper seal which ruins the sound). The mediums get a good seal, but it's fidgety, and it can irritate my ears after a while as they feel a tiny bit big. Perhaps I should invest in some aftermarket tips. On the whole though, pretty happy.

25th May 2012, 11:07 AM	#22
loefah Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 79	I don't mean to hijack, but are there any canalphones that compare to the LCD-2s interms of their bass response and slightly warm treble? I tend to find that flat response but deeper bass is alot better than exaggerated bass and my ears are extremely sensitive to treble

25th May 2012, 1:54 PM	#24
loefah Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 79	Just looking for a similar sound signature, probably looking at spending anything from $100 to $300, could push it a little, really depends.

27th May 2012, 12:21 PM	#27
Smokin Whale (Taking a Break) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posts: 1,482	Yeah I still think the Atrio M5's are a bit overpriced. $140 is probably all I think they're worth. The build quality scares me a little bit . They just don't look or feel like $200 canalphones... in fact, my old $60 logitech ultimate ears had better build quality.

31st May 2012, 11:28 PM	#29
Smokin Whale (Taking a Break) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sunshine Coast, QLD Posts: 1,482	You're probably right there, they do sound phenomenal. I couldn't give a stuff about the aesthetics, lol. Just feel that they wouldn't last a couple of years of being tossed around. Maybe I'm wrong, and they're tougher than they appear. My only real gripe at the moment are the tips. I can't use them in a normal fashion, they just tend to fall out, or not seal properly. The only way I can get a decent fit is by using them upside down over the ear. I was thinking of trying some aftermarket tips, do you think it would help with my issue? And how long should I expect aftermarket tips to last?