In New Zealand, big headphones aren't big. We have them, but yeah. We just use the ones that come with our iPods/MP3s until they break, then buy new ones. We don't base our popularity on having things that look like rocks on the side of our face.  

I never wear my full-sized M50s outside of the house anymore. I mainly use IEMs (in-ear monitors) when I'm outside to draw less attention. I hate anyone that goes outside with full-sized headphones.  

Posted by Kiwi.

In New Zealand, big headphones aren't big. We have them, but yeah. We just use the ones that come with our iPods/MP3s until they break, then buy new ones. We don't base our popularity on having things that look like rocks on the side of our face.

I find it amusing being asked if I am a DJ. I've had two people ask if I'd DJ for a party but to their surprise I had to turn them down. :/ The best I've ever done was mix a few songs here and there, but they could have been much better.

And $10 isn't too bad, I'm just wondering if they are better, and then I can say that they are. And I was thinking I might as well do it before my Skull Candys break. (Even if I got two of the pairs only two-three weeks ago)  

Beats are ****. WAY too much bass.  

Posted by David K?

And $10 isn't too bad, I'm just wondering if they are better, and then I can say that they are. And I was thinking I might as well do it before my Skull Candys break. (Even if I got two of the pairs only two-three weeks ago)

For the Monoprice 8320's? Easily better than most/if not all IEMs in the Skullcandy line. Here's a thread from Head-Fi.

Posted by Dsnuts (From Head-Fi)

Welcome one and all to yet another discovery in Headfi land that definitely warrant a thread. For those that know me around these parts, I am not one to be afraid to tell what is up with a product that is so astonishing I had to bring it to the attention of those that are willing to throw out any notion of common sense..

Yes it makes no sense as these are so under the radar. So not discovered. I mean who buys a $7.11 IEM if your a serious listener right? I frequently mention to guys that want a great sounding cheaper IEM on the threads about these and most that have any semblance of common sense will just skip my colorful suggestion and go about recommending the usual suspects for in ears.

Now I will clearly tell it. I am a complete NOOB when it comes to IEMs so knowing this, it is up to you all to see if I am right or wrong about what I am about the show the community..

The monoprice 8320..To put it simply I am shocked at what level of sound these produce for the price of a bag o chips n dip.

So why would any audiophile veteran take this thread or this product seriously? It is because to my ears on sound quality alone I have not heard anything better in an IEM. I am sure there are plenty of high end in ears that trump all over these. I mean they better right? But what will surprise the many that will try these is just how complete the sound is on these. More than complete these are the very definition of clean balanced dynamic and bassy IEM.

Purchased at monoprice.com. These will set you back a whopping $9 or so shipped anywhere in the US.

Specifications
Model Number MEP-933
Driver Unit 14.2 mm
Impedance 32 ohms
Sensitivity 96 +/- 3 dB / 1mW (S.P. L at 1 k Hz)
Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Wire Length 1225 mm (48")

These use a big 14.2 mm driver unit housed in a thick metallic coated plastic housing that is surprisingly sturdy and strong that is vented which adds to the clean sound on these. The braided cloth cord was a good design choice on part of monoprice as without it I can see these snapping faster than one would care for. By looking at the specs, it certainly does not indicate the level of sound these emit. I know there is a tendency to look for more dynamic specs that might indicate dynamic sound but that is why this thread exist. The sound.

The Sound..To say these came to me as a complete surprise.. Guys this wasn't just a surprise. This was a complete.

wtf.jpg.. I mean how can the sound from something this cheap sound stay up with the sounds of a Denon D2000 headphone but with better mids or a Ultrasone HFi-580 with better detail? How can these have a clean balanced dynamic sound? How can these have some of the best BASS I have ever heard in any headphone, both quality and quantity? How can the level of detail on these be so great symbols and high hats literally jump out from your sound spectrum and leave you thinking.. Wait a sec that high hat should not be that far from the sound stage.? But you just heard it! Little details in every recording are clearly heard on these. WTF? Right..

So without going into much detail I will challenge anyone reading this to try one.. If you end up trying one and feel this discovery wasn't warranted and I am full of poo.. Just let me know and I will clean up any extra earwax that is piling up in my ears as I must be hearing some type of magic because of it.. Magic. Just magic.. Let me know how you guys are hearing it. I am curious to know how these stack up to your existing Iem collection.. You can think I am a ****** or a joke. If I am wrong. But what if I am right.. The sound value to money ratio on these is over the top..Instead of saying to yourself. .This is all popycock! Just try one. Oh and I would get one before they sell out at monoprice. They will sell out once a few of you guys throw out the word. I have no doubts in my mind these will catch on fire.

For the guys that do get them to try out..Burn them in for a solid 24 hours.. These don't require a huge burn in to start enjoying but the 24 hours is a requirement. If you hear any type of pop or crackle that is the driver flexing so no worries. Burn away my friends!!

As far as I know I haven't heard a better sounding IEM. SO with that I start this thread. It will be up to the community to let others know how they hear these.

 

Besides there really is no such thing as 'common sense' it seems someone likes them a lot. What were the results of the thread? I'd normally look at the bad reviews first to see if any are logical, than the good reviews.

Not that it really matters since I should have them in a week or two...
Myself, my hearing is only getting worse as I do have a slight hearing loss, so I can't say I care too much for real quality, or do I tell the difference. I like what I have now since I can press the pause and play button, as well as speak into the mic and have it shuffle or pick a song. Event volume control for one set...

But if they are good, I may give them to my mother. Her hearing is far worse than mine is, and I think she would appreciate them more. (She can feel the bass, and it might be clearer, I don't know)  

Here's a link to the original thread. The community's reaction was fairly positive, it's widely recommended as one of the best bang-for-your-buck headphones.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/580769/the-...-the-7-11-club