- SoundMAGIC E10 Wired Earphones No Microphone HiFi Stereo Earbuds Noise Isolating in Ear Headphones Powerful Bass Tangle Free Cord Gunmetal

BUILD QUALITY The first thing I noticed about these earphones is the build quality. These wires look sturdy and dependable. If I were strangle someone with a set of earphone wires, this would be my material of choice. The rest of the earphones seem to be made mostly of solid metal. You can tell its metal because when you first put them in your ears its usually pretty cold. Like the chill your butt feels when you first sit on a toilet seat in the middle of winter, but on your ears. Don't get me wrong though, its extremely comfortable. I've owned some semi-high end earphones in the past from Sennheiser, Sony, Yamaha, etc and these are one of the more comfortable that I've experienced. Not to mention they come with a bountiful amount of the rubber ear pieces of various sizes. Normally you open the package of ear pieces and without even trying you are like "I see three, there are three sets of ear pieces". With the E10 I didn't attempt to count the number of ear pieces. Theres even this weird double-decker one. The E10 isolates a lot more rubbing noises on the lines than most earphones. You still hear a good bit of it but its not too bad. I tried walking around outside on a windy day with these and I didn't hear any of the vibrations caused by the wind. I'm sure you all are well aware that your typical earphones act like wind antennas tuning into the voices of the wind. The E10 blocks almost all of it. SOUND QUALITY The first time I listened to the E10 the bass was overpowering and the mid frequencies were soft. After awhile though (about a day of use) the bass evened out and mid frequencies became crisp. I never believed in the "break-in" period but these earphones did sound better, basically perfect, after a day. Must be that transducer craft, the black magic of engineering. If you are searching for earphones that sound like surround sound on-ear headphones then your journey continues. Although these sound amazing, they still sound like your usual in-ear headphones. (Though I sometimes prefer the sound of in-ear). I wish I could run some frequency responses and plot some bode plots but I don't have the equipment.

I bought these headphones because I had read reviews on Head-fi and ABI that raved about them. I'm not a hard-core audiophile but I do enjoy good quality sound and am a huge music lover so I'm kind of picky about headphones. When I saw so many true audiophiles across the web raving about these $35 headphones, I figured I had to give them a try. The sound is incredibly rich and crisp and these sound like a pair of headphones that could have easily have cost $80. I will say that I was a little unimpressed with these when I first tried them with the included silicone tips...they just didn't give a very good seal and the bass was lacking. Then I decided to spring for some Comply foam tips and I was blown away by the difference they made. The better seal provided by these tips allowed the e10s to really come to life and the bass sounded incredible. It's a warm, controlled bass that still allows the mids and highs to come through clearly and the overall sound signature is very pleasing to the ears and seems to suit any type of music. The build quality is pretty good on these although I wouldn't be too rough with the cord (this is true with almost any headphones though). I like the metal finish and the overall look...very clean and sophisticated. My only complaint in the looks department is that they stamped the "Made in China" right on the housing for the plug. I have no problem at all with these being made in China...I just don't think the country of origin stamp looks good right on the plug like that. Otherwise these look and sound great. In conclusion, you're definitely going to be pleasantly surprised by these and for the low asking price, you really can't go wrong. As with any IEM style headphone though, you absolutely must try to get a good seal or they won't truly be able to shine. I highly recommend getting the Comply foam tips for these...they're a little pricey for what you get, but they make a huge difference and are not such a bad deal when you consider the small price tag of the e10s.

My Bose IE2's finally wore out after 4 years so I was shopping around for something to replace them with. I researched many different models(Klipsch S4 - II, Sennheiser 300 CX 300B MK II to name a couple) trying to find what seemed to be a good pair of earphones under $100. All of them seemed to have significant issues(Klipsch durability, Sennheiser cord design etc) and I was seeing many mixed reviews. I had pretty much given up and was going to buy another pair of IE2's but didn't really want to spend $90 on them. Finally I stumbled on a couple comments about these and then came here to see all the great reviews. For $35 I have trouble believing you can beat these. They are louder then my Bose IE2's(an Issue I had with my IE2's right from the start, needed to have almost everything near high to max volume), they produce a little more bass but they also have good mid tones and treble. Overall the sound quality is quite good. They fit very snug in my ears and do isolate a little bit of sound(not a whole lot but an improvement over non isolating earphones like the IE2's). I haven't worn them for a long period of time yet, not sure if they will be as comfortable as the IE2's to wear but the sound isolation and louder volume makes up for that. Overall this review is probably sounding pretty impressive so here is why I only gave it 4 stars instead of 5. a) I didn't want a microphone but these do not even have a start/stop/skip button so you are stuck fiddling with ipod etc. This is something I am definitely going to miss from my IE2's. This is partly my fault though as I didn't research it good enough to know this. b) The build quality seems to be decent but I have a real hard time believing these will last even half as long as my IE2's. If they do and I get 2 years I will definitely be happy. c) Straight jack instead of right angle, I knew this when purchasing and am sure it will be fine but I would have preferred a right angle jack. So overall if you are looking for good sound quality at a cheap price definitely consider these. Buy the microphone pair if you want to have ipod controls though. Only time will tell if my question of durability is true or if they are stronger then they look.

I would recommend these to anyone looking for a great pair of earbuds. I picked these up after accidentally muffling one of the buds from the pair that came with my phone (Alfredo sauce isn't kind to earbuds). I've had these for a couple weeks now and I use them when studying and when at work. I'd say I've listened to then for about 50 hours at this point (I'm actually using then now as I right this review), and I am thoroughly pleased with the sound quality, the comfort, and the look of these. They are highly capable of playing any type of music or video I've listened to/ watched so far. They have a very nice balance between bass and treble, which is very nice so you don't hear flat bass and overwhelming treble or vice versa. The only negative thing I can think about these earbuds is that they do not have a volume control/ mic on the wire, but that's no big deal to me because I never used either of them anyways. These come with a case to keep the headphones in, which is very nice when carrying them around so the wires and buds don't get crushed. The buds also come with multiple sets of different size and shape buds to make the fit as comfortable as possible. They are a fantastic pair of earbuds for an amazing price. *Update* I've now used these for well over 300 hours, they still sound amazing and are very comfortable, I can wear them 8-9 hours straight while working without any discomfort. I am extremely glad I bought them. These are easily my favorite earbuds I've ever used. *Update 2* I've been using these 20 months now and they still sound fantastic! Also, they have no cosmetic damage despite the constant use. I still highly recommend these to anyone in the market for some earbuds.

Overall: Upper-mid tier construction, disappointingly mid-tier sound. Good: Good construction Wires are in a stiff and slick sort of plastic, makes it very hard to tangle. Carrying Case is not bad. Earbuds are marked Red/Blue for easy Right/Left Silicone ear inserts fit well and isolate sound well, multiple sizes are included, too. Bad: "eh" audio quality. Better than terrible cheap headphones, but not "oh, that's nice" that I would have expected for this price. I personally feel the bass and lows are strong, but make the overall sound muddled and very warm. Sort of like your stereotypical "hearing things underwater" effect, but much more subtle. The highs and mids are present, but not crystal clear. I listen to EDM, Drums and Bass, and Acapella/Acoustic vocal-heavy things, and I enjoy crisp mids and highs more than heavy bass. I enjoy the following headphones and use them as a point of comparison Logitech Ultimate Ears 500vi- a bit warmer/bassy, but not muddled, not terribly expensive. 600vi is very scratchy and not recommended. ZERO AUDIO ZH-DX200-CT - cooler, less bassy, but it has oh-such-clear mid/highs, for only a few dollars more than this (2018) AudioTechnica ATH-M50x - unfortunately full-sized headphones, but is my standard for quality sound. Unknown: I have not used them long enough to comment on durability. January 2020 Edit: I discovered there is a HUGE Improvement in sound quality when using an amp with these earphones. When using my Fiio Alpen 2 amp, the difference is night and day, unlike most comparisons with and without amp. With the amp, the mids gain some clarity, and the bass gains great depth and softness. However, even with the amp, the highs, though a bit crisper, are still obscured missing details... perhaps they are lost to the bass boosting. After all, I need to crank the Bass to +10 to get nearly as warm a sound on my M50X's And by "missing detail" I mean You can't hear as much detail in the, say, raspyness, or breathiness of vocals... Or some of the smaller "sounds" the layered nature of EDM.

I ended up purchasing these after reading some reviews and opinions at Head-Fi, so I had a pretty good idea what to expect. I am extremely happy with the headphones, especially for the price. Obviously $35 is not going to buy you a $350 pair of headphones, but these are very tough, if not impossible, to beat on a quality-for-price basis and beat the pants off of some models I've tried that cost twice as much. However, bassheads beware: these are not a bass-centric or bass-enhanced headphone. That's not to say that the bass response isn't good, because it is. Bass is very tight and punchy without muddying the rest of the mix, which was a problem for me with the CX-300's these are replacing. But you are going to hear what the engineers put in the mix - nothing more. That was actually a huge selling point for me, but if you want your ears rattled off you need to look elsewhere. That said, response is good across the frequency spectrum, with possibly just a bit of a bump in the mids. Highs are sharp and responsive without creating a lot of sibilance or overpowering the mids - these are not tinny phones by any means. Lows are solid. Bass drums have a nice dull thud just like they should without overpowering the rest of the mix. Mids really shine. Guitar and piano-based rock and pop sound fantastic, and jazz is very pleasant. I have heard it said that fit is very important with these headphones, and that's true. If they are not fully inserted they can sound thin and tinny, and it is important that the ear pieces create good contact with your ear, both for isolation and for bass perception. The stock "medium" sized pieces that were factory installed work great for my ears, but they come with a good selection of alternatives, including 2 sets of double-flanged cups. Isolation is good but not great with properly sized ear pieces. I find I need to bump my volume a notch or two in noisy environments compared with my CX-300's. However, isolation is far superior to my MDR-EX90's or any outside-the-ear buds, and what these phones give up in isolation they make up for in a much more open soundstage than my previous buds. This is probably owing to the vented design of the E10 vs the closed design of the CX-300. I can't see isolation being an issue unless you spend appreciable time in very noisy environments with these phones. Comfort was a big concern for me as I sleep on my headphones just about every night. The CX-300 has a lower profile and rounded back that is very unobtrusive to sleep on, and I was concerned that the squared back and slightly longer length of the E10 might cause some discomfort. Surprisingly, these are actually, if anything, slightly more comfortable to wear lying down and haven't caused me any pain or discomfort while sleeping or upright even when left in place up to 7 hours at a time. Everyone's ear being different, YMMV, but I find them very comfortable to wear even for long durations. Build quality seems very good. Every tactile surface besides the wire is metal and feels sturdy. Accidentally dropping or sitting on these will not cause me a second of concern. The strain reliefs are short and low-profile with a hardened rubber feel, but seem to work effectively, and I don't anticipate shorts or breaks becoming a problem. The wire is a bit thicker than either my EX-90 or CX-300's, and microphonics are very minimal. By way of comparison, I never had a problem with my CX-300's before, but going back to them after using these the microphonics are really irritating. Cord length is good. I haven't found myself wanting for more slack or getting tangled up in excess cord. This was a welcome change from the CX-300, which has a very short cord that would occasionally cause the headphones to jerk out of my ear when shuffling my chair around my desk or turning my head too far away from my MP3 player. Overall, I'd say these are without question the best pair of in-ear headphones that $35 can buy right now. I started out looking for a replacement for my CX-300's that were inexpensive enough that I wouldn't have to worry about abusing them and sleeping in them, and I ended up with that and a lot more. I would have been extremely happy with the quality and performance of these headphones at double the retail price. For what I paid, I almost feel guilty. As I said at the outset, these are not a good match for a basshead, but they suit me and my listening preferences perfectly. As long as you know what to expect I can't think of any good reason you would be dissatisfied.

Other earbuds I own include Skullcandy Ink'd, shure e3c, TDK BA-200, some Altec Lansing buds, and a few others I can't remember. I also own ATH-M50 and HD518 full size headphones. These earbuds are fantastic for the price, bested in SQ only by my BA-200s in the IEM/earbud formfactor. They do however require a break-in. When I first got them I was a little disappointed due to significant sibilance and slightly muted bass. After listening for a while, I set them to play my library at a slightly above normal listening volume and left them for 48hrs. When I gave them another listen, they had changed significantly. The sibilance died down significantly, though there is still a tiny bit there. The bass livened up and smoothed out. They just plain sounded better. This wasn't just me getting used to them either, as I hadn't listened to them more than 10 minutes, two days ago. Bass - These aren't going to blow you away with quantity, but they do deliver plenty of smooth, fast, quality bass. The bass range seems nicely balanced, not peaky, and goes pretty low. On a few songs it does begin to break up in the bottom octaves, but this is pretty much isolated to high-volume hip-hop/rap. I.e. on Plies F@#$in or What the sweeping bass drop distorts and the vocals start to break up as well. This is mostly an isolated problem however, not one to be too worried about. Mids - Vocals, guitars etc sound great on these. Very smooth and present. Separation is quite good as well. Soundstage is decent. Not mind-blowing, but pretty good for 'buds. Highs - Highs are quite good, with good extension and balance. These sound lively without being harsh or overly bright. There is some occasional sibilance though. I'm very sensitive to this so it might not be that bad, it's just one of those things that I always look closely at with audio because I find it so irritating. The level of sibilance on these is totally fine for me though. Construction seems very good. The metal housings are well put together and look high quality. The flanges that come with these are the usual fare. Finding a fit was easy. I've since replaced them with Comply tips that came with my TDK buds. This did improve the sound a bit, and increased isolation. Isolation on these is so-so. There's a little port on the bottom or each ear by the cable. I'm assuming this is the reason for the relatively light isolation. Overall, these are a great buy. I'm quite happy with my set, although if you can afford them (or find them at r o s s, google it), the TDK BA-200 blows these away. For the price these are the best I've seen.

This is my first online purchase of hundreds to persuade me to sit down and type out a review. I wish I would have found these before paying $180 for the VSonic GR07 , THAT'S how good these are! Don't get me wrong, the VSonics are still fantastic earphones, but when speaking in terms of sheer VALUE, nothing beats the SoundMAGIC E10s. I own over a dozen mid-fi headphones which are classified as audiophile grade, the majority ranging in price from $90-$300... That being said, these are pure 100% KING. The sound signature is very comparable to my MUCH more expensive V-MODA Crossfade M-100 but in a sweet little $35 package. I don't know how they did it. If you are currently looking at the ultra popular Klipsch IMAGE S4 (coming from someone who has owned his S4s for 2 1/2 years) DO yourself a favor and skip those for these. Compared to the S4s, there is MUCH more detail. They are extremely will balanced and everything comes through crystal clear. I used to think the S4s sounded great until I got these in about a week ago. Now the S4s seem a bit on the muddy side. The bass is the absolute most impressive I've ever heard in a pair of earphones. Vocals, highs, instrument separation, they're all fantastic. They are highly regarded in the hifi community, even winning a Whathifi.com award for best earphones. As for the build quality, the cable is the most impressive. My girlfriend noticed it and was impressed right away (and she is about as tech savvy as my chihuahua). It screams sound quality! You have to see for yourself. As for durability.. at $35 I'm not too concerned :-) The audio jack, the earbud casings, even the Y splitter... SOLID ALUMINUM. If you want ultimate isolation and comfort, you need the Comply T-400 Tips I always buy Comply and own every tip model. Together with these tips, these earphones are unbeatable! The Klipsch S4s, Klipsch Image X10 , Thinksound ts02 , Shure SE215 , RHA MA-350 , Koss PortaPro , Grado SR80i , Audio Technica ATH-AD700, Sennheiser HD 598, Shure SRH840, Beyerdynamic DT 770, Audio-Technica ATH-M50, V-MODA Crossfade M-100, Sony MDR-XB500... I own them all. These have impressed me the most for the $$ and have prompted me to type out my first review ever :-) I hope you buy them and love them! SoundMagic, first you had my curiosity... well now you have my attention.