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Punches above its price.,
September 25, 2011 Collie - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Beyerdynamic DTX 71 iE In-Ear Headphone - Red (Electronics)
Pros:
Great bass
Decent tonal balance
Decent clarity
Sturdy cable
Solid build quality
Cons:
Little isolation
Limited selection of tips
Cheap soft-sided carrying case
I've owned quite a few IEMs over the years. I've used some rather expensive ones (Shure e530) and some rather cheap ones (Meelectronics M6). Since I generally use these for when I'm in motion I try not to spend too much. They shouldn't be quite in the "disposable" category but I don't want to feel any more than inconvenienced if I break them. For $60 these fit quite well.
There are three things I prioritize when it comes to canalphones. Sound quality, build quality and isolation:
Sound quality was a bit more than expected for a sub $100 canalphone. The highs have nice extension without being fatiguing and the mids are warm without being lush. But I am quite impressed with the DTX 71's bass. It is rich and textured without overpowering. It...Read more
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