Performance
We plugged it into an iPod, a Creative Zen, a Philips GoGear and many other PMPs that we had lying around. The first impression was very good, and most of the humor induced in the beginning by the design actually turned into appreciation. The bass response was the highlight of the event, which was well-timed and pumping enough by earphone standards. The sound from the earphone side was better and, at equal volumes, the earphone side sounded a little more flat and clear.
The canal phone side fits in comfortably, and the sound is also pretty good. The only thing is that the mids and low mids are a little too heavy for my taste. The bass is good, and sound isolation is better than in some active designs I have reviewed in the past, but that again is a feature of the canal phone design itself.
One obvious drawback is that sound leaks when you're listening, as at any point in time one side sticks out facing away from your ears. This stream of sound is not too loud; imagine a earphone kept in the open and that’s the approximate volume. Of course, pesky neighbors may come too close and try to overhear what you are listening to.
Conclusion
This is one of those products that came to us by sheer chance, and it definitely surpassed our expectations with its nice sound quality and levels. It costs only Rs 600, so I think it’s a good buy, unless perhaps you commute by motorbike – it may be tough to wear a helmet because of the protrusions.
Where are these earphones available in b'bay.
