Soundmagic E11C Wired Earbuds, Built-in Mic, HiFi Sound, 3.5mm, Dark Silver

Soundmagic E11C review The earphones come well packaged in a nice cut-foam insert, all feeling sensibly professional without being over the top. There are a couple of different sizes of spare ear tips, and a snazzy little carrying case. The red zip makes it look smarter than most of the half dozen of these I have lying around, and it feels like a little sturdier and more protective than some. Fit and finish of the things is very slick. The housing of plug, splitter, volume control and earbuds is all shades of brushed aluminium, with logos and L/R markers seemingly laser etched on. The strain relief at the joins is all a smart looking clear plastic, and the cable itself feels robust. Apparently silver plated copper, for if you believe in cables, it seems like it would cope with a little bit of abuse, and didn’t tangle too easily. The overall feel is of an earphone built like an absolute tank, that could easily stand up to the abuse of day to day use, and look smart and slick while doing it. Fit-wise, they... fit?... they don’t seem very sensitive to insertion depth or positioning, and with my reasonably small ears both the small and medium tips were comfortable, and I settled on the mediums as they stayed in the ears best. The housing is sensibly compact, and they settle pretty far into the ears, but I wouldn’t want to be wearing them to sleep with. Isolation is very reasonable; there is no sound leakage, and the vast majority of outside noise is cut out when playing music in a noisy environment. I have been driving these mainly from a Fiio BTR1 dongle, as well as my unwieldy-yet-great-sounding Audioquest jitterbug/dragonfly black combo. They were perfectly happy being driven from the Fiio, although the dynamic driver did seem to like the extra power the dragonfly could supply. For the sound, I would characterise these as pleasantly unsurprising. The frequency response is impressive, and tested on a signal generator were giving a strong sound out down to 35Hz. SoundMAGIC claim a frankly laughable 15Hz, which is frankly only sound if you are a blue whale, but for normal listening the bass extension is more than adequate. There is a good amount of bass, without it being overpowering and intrusive. The high frequencies are pretty forward in their presentation, making these a livelier rather than relaxing listen, and this is pretty sensible for earphones that are likely to be an on-the-go listen, as this means the sound is less loss against background noise. Midrange is solid and warm, without being over-lush and muddy, if it is a little less forward in presentation than the bass or highs. Overall, I am very happy with these earphones. They look and feel great, and the sound is unremarkable in the best way, as they just sit out of the way and let the music through. A great choice in this price range.

Try all the earbuds! With some of them, there was no bass at all, but once you get the right buds, the sound is about right for the money. Volume doesn't go very high, but it goes high enough for normal listening. I pitted these against some Bowers and Wilkins Pi5 S2 which are obviously 7X the price, but sometimes you just want to have some wired headphones that don't need charging up! Vocals were almost identical. Hihats and cymbals were actually a little more distinct on the Soundmagic than the Bowers and Wilkins, which works well in some music, but might become a little harsh after a while. However, mid to low frequencies are a bit muffled - there is enough bass if you get the right earbud size, and in isolation sound acceptable for the price, but in comparison, the B&Ws filled the musical space far far better, with a much broader and controlled range of bass and lower mid sounds, which for the dance / drum n bass / techno stuff I most often listen to make them much more exciting. But moving on to rock like Led Zeppelin, the gap was much closer, albeit still obvious. However, taking into account the price, these E11 are good enough for me to keep and enjoy. The cable is decently long and there is not much cable movement noise if you pull the cable tidy up towards the chin a bit.

I owned a pair of these a few years ago and eventually sold them because they were a bit underwhelming. I've since realised that fit is super important for ear buds. I've found some tips which fit my ears well and I just put those (Spinfit) tips on the earbuds - without trying the supplied tips although I may try them later. With the right tips these buds are good. They are light, they fit comfortably and sound good. I've tried them with movies, music and the venerable Alan Parsons Sound Check CD (very useful because it has single and multiple instrument tracks, recorded well with little processing). These handle all of that very well. The sound is nicely balanced with no low end booming or shrill top end. The microphone and and controls work well enough for me - certainly well enough for use with a Duolingo French course. The gun metal finish is nicer than the black I had previously and the ear buds look and feel more expensive than they are. As to noise isolation, they cut down on background noise a little bit but nothing like ANC can do. They are quite sensitive and on an iPad can go very loud, but not so much on my Android phone. On the iPad they sound loud at half volume but on the Android phone 3/4 volume is just about loud enough. Overall, I'm pleased with these earbuds this time around especially for the price. Now I can bin my 20 year old Shure earbuds because I've got a more competent replacement pair.

Every time I buy a new pair of earphones, I just end up coming back to these coz they're so balanced. The bass isn't cranked up too high (which I can't say for other pairs), the trebles are decent (at least for someone like me who like to add some extra treble to everything), the mids aren't downed out by the low and high frequencies and it very responsive when EQin' to my taste. They fit really well in my ears, don't cause any pain and give a snug fit that blocks out a decent amount of outside noise - I can sleep with them on with them on without issue. My only issue is that each of the 4 or so pair I've had have broken after a year or so of use, and all due to the wire getting damaged internally. The wire is stronger than regular earphone wires, but not as thick and protected as I'd prefer it to be for an relatively pricey pair. I'm not rough my earphones, I don't drag my phone with it, I don't knot the wires and I don't shove them in my pocket with to mingle with loose change and keys. I just occasionally tug them a bit when they get caught on something, but never enough to do damage. I've tried to make the transition to Bluetooth earphones, but none sound as good as these, even with some EQin'. Even the BT11Cs don't sound nearly as good (they're too basey), nor do Samsung's pro buds, sony's XM2 and XM3 earbuds (which lets you use LDAC for lossless audio - the sony WI-1000X was close to being as good) or Sennheiser's momentum 2.0 (which are too god dang bassy). So I guess I'll have to deal with the woes of having wired headphones but at least I can enjoy the experience with these.

I am an amateur music listener, and cant compare the technicalities as I don't understand them... but I can say the sound quality is very clear but feels a bit distant, especially at first. It isn't a cosy sound. It feels a bit cold. The base isn't amazing compared to my JBL flow pros, flip 6, or even Tribit xsound go which cost 30 quid. But the sound is very crisp and clear, so if that's what you're looking for, go for it. It's handy having the volume controller, but I find it tricky adjusting the volume as all you have to find which button to press for either + or - is a tiny spot of a lump. Thus it can be a bit of a faff to change the volume. I find the apple earphone cable ones a better and easier design. Another thing is the fact they don't stay in your ears amazingly. Maybe it's just my ears, but I've tried all the sizes of bud they provide, and none of them are great. Also, when the buds are in your ears, there is an unpleasant loud base-y noise if you knock or pull the cable. The good things about these earphones are the noise, the style, and the fact they don't give your brain neurological cognitive disorders from EMFs from Bluetooth... However, for the reasons I have mentioned previously, I wouldn't recommend these earphones. Hope this review helps with your decision-making :-)

Great headphones for the money - nice true sound

Major Disappointment: Sound Quality Does Not Match High Praise My experience with the SoundMAGIC E11C earbuds was severely disappointing and in no way matches the overwhelmingly positive reviews regarding their sound quality, particularly the praised mid-range clarity and bass response. I can only conclude that either I received a faulty unit or that the widespread high praise refers to a previous iteration of the E11C model, as the set supplied to me performed poorly. Sound Quality: The audio was truly appalling. There was virtually no bass response whatsoever, leaving the music sounding thin, harsh, and utterly lifeless. The mid-range was also significantly recessed and lacked definition. Overall Experience: The performance was so poor that the earbuds were unusable for critical listening or even general enjoyment. Thankfully, I was able to return them for a full refund promptly. Based on my experience, I strongly advise caution before purchasing. I would suggest looking elsewhere for budget in-ear monitors if fidelity is a priority.

Review date: 18th February 2020 Price: £49 ============= INTRODUCTION ============= I was looking for an inexpensive set of In-Ear Monitors (IEM’s) to compliment my Pioneer XDP-100R which I use for listening to Hi-Res music with. I have been currently using the 1MORE quad-driver IEM’s which are nice and balanced so wanted something a bit more punchy in the bass region. I’ve heard only good things about these IEM’s through audiophile reviews so thought I’d give them a try. ========= CONTENTS ========= The package contains the following contents: 1 x set of IEM’s 1 x zipped storage pouch 1 x set of small rubber tips 1 x set of large rubber tips 1 x set of “finned” rubber tips The IEM’s are securely held in a piece of foam to avoid damage during transit and are fitted with a set of medium rubber tips. The zipped storage pouch has a small net inside where you can keep the IEM’s along with the spare tips, which are already sealed in a small, plastic zip bag. ============== SOUND QUALITY ============== As previously mentioned I listen to Hi-Res audio using a dedicated Digital Audio Player (DAP) and since this source is considered to be good quality it allows me to make a fair appraisal of the sound quality. Whilst I don’t claim to be an audiophile, I can appreciate a good set of headphones. The 1MORE IEM’s I currently use are fairly balanced across the sound frequency range, the bass isn’t heavy and the treble isn’t overdone. You might consider them to be boring, but they have their place depending on what music you are using them to listen to. In comparison, I found the E11C’s to have a more pronounced bass, but not overdone, which made it more enjoyable to listen to some more bass heavy tracks such as “Flight to LAPD” from the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack. Male vocals come out pretty well, as heard during Frank Sinatra’s “One for my Baby” also from the Blade Runner 2049 sound track. I’d go as far as to say it was on par with the 1MORE IEM’s previously mentioned. It’s worth mentioning that the 1MORE IEM’s in question were bought for £155 back in January 2018 and I have spent over 200 hours listening with them. I think it’s easy to say that these <£50 IEM’s are fantastic value for money as they’re giving these 1MORE’s a run for their money! ========= COMFORT ========= As previously mentioned, there are different sized tips included which will fit the large majority of users. The rubber tips can be removed by reversing the skirt and pulling the tip away by holding the thicker rubber inside. Be careful if you’re pulling it off by holding the skirt as you may tear the rubber. I found the medium size to provide the best fit, however, I do not feel that it made an adequate seal. Secondly, I found that one side sealed slightly less than the other which is something I’ve not encountered before. I could still hear about 50% of outside noise when used in an office so if you intend to use these in a loud environment such as an office or on public transport, I would recommend looking for a different set of IEM’s. The biggest flaw with these IEM’s has got to be the shape of the body. Once the IEM is securely fitted into my ear I could feel the end of the body (where the L or R is printed) against the antitragus of each ear (check a ear diagram to see where this is). After about 30 minutes of listening, the typical length of an album, I found the IEM’s to be painful on my ears and I would need to remove them. This is a deal breaker for me as at that point I won’t care how good the sound quality is if you can’t use them. =========== CONCLUSION =========== For the price, these are a good sounding pair of IEM’s but are majorly let down by comfort issues. The supplied rubber tips do not provide an adequate seal despite different sizes being provided. I wanted to like these but unfortunately I will have to return them due to the pain endured from such short use.

Eigenlijk zegt de titel alles. Voor deze prijs, mag je gerust kieskeurig zijn, maar ver kom je dan niet. Het geluid is echt erg goed. Lagen in muziek / sporen klinken behoorlijk gescheiden van elkaar wanneer dat zo bedoeld is, maar de muziek klinkt wel als één geheel. Lekker muziekaal. Prima bass, niet overdreven, goed midden en hoog. Op verschillende muzieksoorten die goed zijn geproduceerd en masterd klint het ook goed. Muziek klint gedetailleerd. Je hoort heel fijn de texturen in een geluid. Bijvoorbeeld een rasp in een stem. Een drum met een fijn plokje erin die lichtjes nagalmt. Geluiden klinken verder ook gewoon lekker stevig en nemen de ruimte zelfverzekerd in, maar niet te veel. Dat soort dingen. Erg goed voor dit prijspunt. Ze zitten bij mij niet helemaal top. De vorm is niet optimaal voor mijn oor en ze zijn net iets te licht om het gevoel te hebben dat ze echt goed zitten, maar gezien de prijs en het heerlijke geluidje vind ik dat geen probleem.

Excelente relación costo/calidad de audio, sólo que si sugiero el uso de las almohadillas Comply en lugar de las originales, son caras, pero hacen que el sonido sea aún mejor. Obviamente hay que considerar el tener fuente de audio HiFi, una opción podría ser pagar algún servicio de streaming que tenga opción de calidad HiFi, tener un DAC HiFi (Ugreen tiene uno económico), con esto el resultado es increíble considerando el costo de los audífonos!!! Y desde mi punto de vista, podría ser una buena forma de empezar con HiFi sin desembolsar mucho dinero.

Costruzione accurata, sia per i materiali che per il disegno (forse un po' anonimo). Auricolari confortevoli all'uso, cavo robusto, 4 paia di adattatori in silicone di misura diversa, comodo jack in alluminio inclinato a 45°. Ma quello che mi ha stupito è il suono e non credo che a questo prezzo (li ho pagati 45 euro) avrei potuto trovare di meglio. La gamma sonora mi sembra ben bilanciata e mentre ascolto la scena è realistica di fronte a me, inoltre anche un ascolto prolungato, senza alzare troppo il volume, non affatica. La potenza, senza arrivare a un'eccessiva distorsione, è comunque buona. Bassi presenti, non estesissimi naturalmente, ma mai pompati ad arte e invadenti. Lo stesso vale per gli alti, che però forse distorcono un po' appena si alza il volume. La gamma media mi sembra buona, voci ben riprodotte. Insomma, per me questi auricolari si ascoltano davvero volentieri, mi danno l'impressione di essere stati progettati con grande abilità per ottenere un bel suono senza nessun punto debole troppo evidente a guastare la festa. Sono felice della scelta!

Kablolu kulak üstü kulaklık olarak Sennheiser HD598, kablosuz kulak üstü kulaklık olarak Sony WH-1000XM3, kulak içi kablolu kulaklık olarak Shure SE215 ve TWS Bluetooth kulak içi kulaklık olarak Jabra Elite 75t kullanıyorum. SoundMAGIC E11C benim beşinci kulaklığım oldu. Bu kulaklığı satın almadan önce internette çok araştırma yaptım. Kulaklık hakkında neredeyse tüm yorumları okudum ve tüm videoları izledim. Yapılan bütün yorumlar olumluydu. Ünlü "What HI-FI" sitesi SoundMAGIC E11C kulaklığı boşuna "2023 yılının en iyi ucuz kulaklığı" seçmemiş. Yorumlarda övüldüğü kadar iyi bir bas, mid ve tiz ses dengesine sahip. Bas sesler Beats kulaklıklardaki kadar abartılı değil. Bir Shure, Bose, Sennheiser ya da Sony markaları kadar iyi olmasa da, bu fiyat kategorisinde alınabilecek en iyi kulaklık bence. Ayrıca, malzeme kalitesi bu fiyattaki bir kulaklık için son derece iyi. Kulak içi kulaklıkların uzun süreli kullanımında kulaklarda oluşan rahatsızlık hissi bu kulaklıkta yok. Kulağınızda ağrı olmadan uzun süre müzik dinleyebiliyorsunuz. Hatta, bu konuda, sahip olduğum Jabra Elite 75t'den bile daha iyi olduğunu söyleyebilirim. Ürün kutusundan çıkan fermuarlı küçük taşıma çantası da çok güzel. Ayrıca bir taşıma çantası almanıza gerek kalmıyor. Eğer siz de piyasadaki en iyi ve en pahalı kulaklığı değil de, günlük kullanım için en iyi fiyat/performans oranına sahip kulaklığı arıyorsanız, aradığınız kulaklık kesinlikle bu. Türkiye'de en uygun fiyat Amazon'da.

The headphones after the earbud trip and fall off.