SoundMagic E10C Review - The best just got (a bit) better!
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- Опубліковано 21 жов 2024
- The latest SoundMagic E10C in-ear headphones feature an improved remote control, redesigned headphone jack and a more bass-heavy sound - but are they worth buying?
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So I got my E10C a week ago and here's what I think of them.
Pros :
-Powerful yet tight, controlled and precise bass. The bass is simply the star of the earphones. The sub bass is also present but in miniscule amount. The bass is hands down the best I've heard so far, making these earphones far from accurate, but a lot of fun. The bass hits you hard, but never seem to overwhelm other frequencies. Not basshead quantity but its presence is definitely impactful. Some quality bass I'd say.
-Crisp highs. They were sometimes ear tingling but after burn-in, I can safely say that the highs have become pleasant to my ears.
-Wide soundstage. You can really listen to sounds and instruments from different parts of the mental space in your head.
-Airy quality to the vocals.
-Little to zero sibilance. (you know, the emphasis on the "S" and "T" sounds).
-The instruments hit hard and sound sharp, giving you a very lively listening experience.
-Good noise isolation. Blocks out ongoing conversations around you, but loud noises are still audible.
-Good build quality. Looks gorgeous. Inline remote works perfectly. Plenty of eartips to choose from.
Cons :
-Lackluster mids. On some songs, the mids are good. Vocals are pretty forward and there is some detail. On some songs, however, the vocals sound like they're coming from a distance. And it's like the vocals are sandwiched in between the loud, powerful bass and crisp, sparkly highs. Sometimes I can barely hear the singer, so I have to crank up the volume. Imagine watching a live performance whereby you have a hard time listening to the singer's singing as the instruments are much louder. On songs focusing on the vocals, the earphones perform well, though.
-Requires a lot of burn-in for the earphones to perform well. When I first listened to them out of the box, I was beyond disappointed. The vocals were extremely thin, like they were just air and have no body. Sibilance was prominent, and the overall sound was muddy and very unclear. After a long, 32 hours of burn-in, they finally sound amazing. You can download the 1more assistant on play store to burn-in your earphones as there are resting periods for the earphones at intervals during the burn-in.
-Sharp edges of the right driver housing sometimes push against my inner ear, leaving a very uncomfortable feeling when listening to songs, so I have to readjust it a few times.
-May cause fatigue after a while. On some songs you have to crank up the volume so that the vocals are more forward. As a result, the already loud bass gets louder, and that can be pretty fatiguing.
-Mediocre instrument separation. On some songs, the instruments get mashed up and it's hard to tell them apart, but I personally don't care.
So who are these earphones for? If you're looking for a pair of earphones with stellar dynamic range, a fun, V-shaped sound signature with excellent, quality bass, good build quality and a universally compatible inline remote, then you can't go wrong with the E10C. Don't judge them too quickly out of the box like I did. Thanks!
Thank you so much! I just got mine and Im pretty dissapointed with the sound, it sucks ass, I will try the burn-in thing
You reviewed better than him...lol
Thanks mahn...!! I guess, the bass issue you mentioned here are not found on e10.
same with mine (even the bass is very very bad)
can you tell me how your pair sounds after a month ?
Can you review them now?
What's your favourite pair of headphones?
symphonized earphones are in my honest opinion one of the best budget oned for as less as 25 dollars ! classy and they sound incredibly good !
I have a pair of Phillips headphones that are A+. Had to tinker with them a bit to make them better (the wire screen covering got clogged..... gross). overall they sound great.... so great that i may need a new pair soon 😂
Are these durable at all?
my e10 . been using it more than a year . constantly inside my pocket, no problem so far
e10c (2nd pair) for phone... mp3/flac player JVC ha-fx67
Why do headset reviews always forget the inline mic quality test.
Well I can tell you the sound quality from in-line mic is very muddy and unclear sounding, and it's exceptionally good at making background noise come through very loud.
Good question ❤️
An excellent review. I just bought these and in comparison to my beats, I am amazed at how good these headphones are. The best in ears I have ever used 🙂
always around do you still have them because I want to get them but I want to know how anormal people see them
Are they still working?
AFFILIATE'S MINDSET yes!
Big Bog sorry for the late reply! I never got a notification. I used them until a few months ago and then gave them to my sister because I bought wireless headphones. They worked perfectly for the 2 and a half years and she’s had them since without any single issue.
i have mine. i really love this e10s. and its been already 3yers and still work great :)
Jimross Caniban does it make a lot of echo on songs with vocals? Mine seem to.
I have the E10. I love it. But unfortunately i have to retire it since it ended in the washing machine, 2x. It still works, but the sound turns a bit off. After watching your review, i've made up my mind and choose the E10c. I think it is the best value for money.
LOL how could it end up in washing machine? xD
It was in my gym pants. I forgot to take it out 😄
Berren Drown i wish i could
mine actually survived the washing machine twice without a problem
however that compatibility switched proved a build weakness, got a loose joint somewhere in there now and have to put zip tie on it as a temporary fix, will ultimately upgrade to the 10Cs I guess, I'm in love with these headphones
I've gone through so many earphones throughout the years, from low budget to budget busters and how a pair of earphones can have such high quality for such a low price I still can't understand.
ikr?! mine actually went through the spin cycle and.... they survived. xD
did you had EP-630 ?
I have been using the Soundmagic E10 for nearly 2 years now. They sound absolutely great on all my phones :
i) the oldest Sony E1 : The quality of the bass through the 'clear bass' setting of its equalizer is superb on the Soundmagic E10.
As a mobile, the Sony is in retirement owing to its small display, low internal storage, and the very unfriendly Kit Kat O.S.
But it is still the phone that i love to listen to music though the E10.
ii). the Micromax Fire 4 armed with the Wolfson- Cirrus Logic DAC Soundchip. Produces crystal clear treble on the stereo front speakers and heart-stopping bass on the *E 10.*
I also found that the dedicated DAC on this phone really extended the treble end of the sound spectrum which the E10 could easily handle. I found it while listening to Def Lepard's Hysteria, where, during the guitar interlude, the cymbals sounded much clearer and discrete through the *SM-E10*.
This mobile too is in retirement because of my migration to 4G.
iii) the Lenovo K4 Note with its Dolby Audio capabilities. The *Soundmagic E1O* simply thunders under the Dolby settings.
Thus while these phones are from different generations, the *Soundmagic has been superb* on all these phones.
But if there is one feature of this earphone that I would like to be improved, it is most certainly - the cable.
In order to make it tangle free, the outer sheath has been made of a kind of plasticky shiny material ( China make), instead of a textured rubber.
After a year of use, the sheath *simply flakes off* every few inches along the cable, leaving the inner wires exposed.
The astonishing thing is that the phones still work marvellously, though it will only be a matter of time before the wires break in one or more of the exposed places.
This design may not be suitable for the *tropical weather conditions* here in India, where the heat could cause this flaking away of the plastic.
I wonder whether the E10C has seen a design change; for a more rugged rubber in place of the flaky plastic.
liked your presentation, neither too over the top, nor too boring.. elegant and understated
currently own the soundmagic e10's getting my e10c's tmr, i can't wait!! the E10's are amazing and loved them but wanted a little upgrade plus the inline mic so went with the E10c's. hope they're as good as all the reviews say they are!
Thank you for your review. Just got a pair of this amazing earphones today.
Verdicte ?
i am a huge fan of this company. u can literally buy any pair of their earphones and they would sound amazing.
I had a pair of Ostry KC06A earbuds for about almost 3 months until they started making some pop noise when connected to a device in my pocket. I gave up on those and tossed them.
So I think I'll get these because I have heard great things about these.
Your way of presentation is Grandeur! Your newest Sub, NS!
Listening to this on my brand new E10C.
do you recommend getting the e10c or the e50s? Im trying to get the best earbuds I can find under $50, any other suggestions would be nice as well. thanks :)
Hi saw some reviews of these not being as loud as the e10 or e10s model did u notice that or not? I am wondering which ones to buy. Thank you.
Great review, thank you. I subbed. :)
On the sidenote... In case you have time to answer. Would you pick these, or BD Byron? (In case you have tried BD Byron). I mainly listen to bass heavy music like Trap, melodic DnB, with a lot of vocals as well.
I would be most grateful if you could help me solve my first world problem. Thank you. :)
Just got a pair of e10's and very happy with the quality. They don't have a muddy over bass type of sound like most do in the same price range.
Oxcyde Does your pair produce a lot of echo in vocals of songs? Because mine do and idk if its a problem with mine or if the quality is just poor.
I got my New one plus 5t today. Now I am in need of a good earphone. I listen to all genres where there is art*. Rock, hiphop, psytrance, edm etc.. After lot of research I am still confused as always. Had a pair of sennheister cx275 before. Should I go for the same or e10c or byron? Pls help as I gotta order it soon. My preference is just one thing. Sound quality
Thanks for heads up on these ...
:)
Thanks for the review - I've been interested in replacing my CX300s which broke and these look like a good replacement, especially with the carry case :)
Hi, I know this is an old comment but did you manage to get yourself a pair? How does it compare to cx300s of sennheiser? because I’m also coming from the same earphones (my cx300s just broke down, too)
on the issue with volume... take a closer look at some of the replacement buds... Some have a narrow opening and some a larger one. Spent a good time playing the same piece of music Beethoven's moonlight sonata trying different buds each time,with equaliser set to flat and not adjusting the volume. my ears like the large bud with large opening.. Had to turn volume down on some of my own music..
the big buds with inverted V shape opening boosted the bass and volume. i tried yesterday.
I love that accent of yours !
Hi Tech Chap,
I just got a pair of the E10C's and have to admit that I am not overly blown away by the sound quality.
I think I might have expected a bit too much - due to all the good reviews everywhere.
The sound just sounds a bit - plasticy - if that is even a word.
Seems to lack some bass imo.
I use them with a Samsung S7 - any recommendations to change the sound output utilizing the equalizer?
Thanks
Kaas Woljaap Let it burn in a little. I too was disappointed initially but after a month or so the sound evolved and now its freaking grand.
I know for a fact that burning works for these 'cause a friend bought a pair recently and there was noticeable difference in sound quality between the old and new. Mine just sounds warmer ☺️
If u are a bass head person than I would say try Sony MDR XB 55 AP it's noise cancellation is awesome and nothing comes close to it in terms of performance & built quality.
Do yours seem to produce a lot of echo? Because I got mine today and I'm not impressed. I did the samsung s7's adaptive sound settings and hasn't helped.
Hi Guys which one is best
Sennheiser CX275s or Soundmagic E10c? Please help
E10c is better. But you should burn in at least 100 hours.
@@phoxuaofficial1071 What does burn in mean??
@@sameer9186 it means you should use it constanly
@@phoxuaofficial1071 Thank You
@@phoxuaofficial1071 fire is ready , any additional instructions ?
IS there any difference between the E10 SVBK, BKRD or BKGD?
Sennheiser CX 5.00i or SoundMagic E10C? For balanced sound with little bit more bass for rock, pock, r&b and classic music?
Thanks!
which is better for watching movies? Sony XB-50 compared to soundmagic E10-C??
Would u recommend this over sennheuser cx275s in terms of sound quality? Pls reply man .. i want to buy one..
Hi which is the best bass heavy headphones in budget. Plz reply urgent.
Using only sound magic and its been more than 8 years early es 18 were fragile and never stayed longer than a year but this headphone keep going upto 3 years without breaking or having any problem and well those who know about sound magics sound quality will definately buy it this brand have become more of a tradition than a purchase in low bracket headphone range no nothing I have seen is better than them in this or even double the price range
I m gonna buy these buds based on your review.
Hope it worth!!!
fingers crossed!
Are they worth it?
Could you pleaee tell about the mic...is it any good for recording or in fps games like csgo.?
jbl synchros e10 or soundmagic e10 which one should i buy, what's the different between us
Comparing to Sennheiser 300 II precision, which is good to buy???
sony xb50ap or soundmagic e10c? which one should i get?
Binduk Potom my friend has the sony xb. Havnt tested soundmagic. For me the sony was very bass heavy that vocals sounded low and highs were very low as well.
Binduk Potom I have both of the earphones the e10 c and the xb 50 ap and according to me the e10 c have a better soundstage.The xb 50 has heavy bass and if you are a basshead u would love those but personally i like my music balanced and natural so i prefer the e10 c
which is the better earphone for watching movies ?
Not one reviewer mentions the crappiness of the in-line microphone. It's really bad. I bought these for my girlfriend because of all the praise and good reviews these get. But very often it's very hard to understand her because background noise tends to come through very loud and the voice quality is very muddy and unclear sounding.
What do you say? E10C or Sennheiser CX3.0?
Is it normal? my e10c sounds a bit muffled. It’s less clear than the default Apple ones.
Hi,i am using JBL T150A and i want to upgrade.Should I buy this item?
hells yes I can vouch for it,buy it from headphonezone if you are from india
Can u review the soundmagic E11c? ?
Im pretty confused between sony mdr ex255ap and e10c.. Which do u think would be the right choice?
Buy sony xb55ap for excellent sound quality & heavy bass.
Hi.. Just ordered black n blue model from Amazon.. I hope.. They are in what they sound and look.. Genuine.. N original quality..!
Hey do these have more bass than Soundmagic e50c??? I am looking for bass. Thanks
Are these headphones better than jays one?
I'm really confused which earphone to buy...
Sennheiser CX 275 or Sound Magic e10c
Please Help!!!!!
Which one did you buy?
Hey,short question
Soundmagic e10c or Sennheiser Momentum M2
e10c anyday
I'm looking for reviews of the new SoundMAGIC E11C, but don't find any. Has anyone compared with the E10C?
Whats the warranty like on this and how does it work? I cant find any info on it
Do you guys think it's worth paying more for the e11c?
I have the MEE audio pro 6, should I stick with them or get these ?
Francisco Herrera I know it's probably too late, but in terms of worth get the soundmagic ones.
I am using last two year Sennheiser cx 275 s now I want to try one balance sounds pair of my music so is it good to me.?
I brought Soundmagic e10C. But it has no bass. I can clearly feel the diference even if i compared it with a cheap sennheiser earphone i have. I dont know what is the problem. I want to know whether the one i got has some problem or it doesn't have bass in general. Thank you.
The bass that we notice the most is the sub bass and low bass, and if you're talking about that, then yeah, the Soundmagic E10 only have a tiny tiny amount of it. But there is plenty of midbass which makes the vocals sound very warm and slightly muffled. It doesn't have that bright sound or neutral tone as compared to other earphones.
I have tried panasonic rp tcm ergofit, seinheiser cx 180, and other earphones below 20 dollars...I have ordered e10c ( gunmetal/black) on amazon. What difference can I notice in the sound?
what did you think , had any more since then?
Hey what screen protector do you recommend for galaxy s7 ?. Having trouble finding a good one.
i don't use one so I couldn't say i'm afraid
which colour looks great the gun-black or the gold-black?
Bharath R gun metal iam using them looks really good
How do these compare to something like the Sure SE215 (99 USD)?
can't say I've used those so I couldn't say im afraid :/
why do they sound exactly like my es18?
I bought the e10 btw
es18's have been used a few months, e10's are brand new
Can please someone comment about their durability..how robust the earphones are ... whether they just break after a month if use... Please reply as Im looking forward to buy them!
I've been using my E10S for about 10 months now. And I use it everyday. So far, I see no problem with it and I would expect the same quality has been put into the E10C.
I've used them since they came out and had no issues with durability :)
Thnx
I just bought this earphones but the bass is too little, almost no bass. I checked in soundmgic site and it's genuine.
What should I do?
Did u burn in your headphone before u reviewed or just out of box it was a bassy earphone.
Aman Khan I am a not sure what your experience with headphones is, but if you’ve never had a higher end headphone (not from Bose, Beats, and other large name headphone brands), then you might not be used to the “lack” of bass. It may be that the bass is normal, but you are used to bass-y, bad headphones
Does your pair produce a lot of echo in vocals of songs? Because mine do and idk if its a problem with mine or if the quality is just poor.
how it compares to JVC HAFX1X Headphone Xtreme-Xplosivs i love strong and smooth base but clearity also matters for me
the clarity is so much better JVC's nice for bass but they did have a way of killing the clarity.. soundmagic E10c have a lower volume but a much purer sound,much better than double the price headphones..
You had listened both of them? thank you for advice
still have my faithful jvc's xx , still good headphones... keep them safe :) yes I Have both
Just wondering was this sponsored (didn't watch the whole vid yet)
How does this compare to the AKG Y20U?
How about the e80c compared to e80/e10c?
rock zircon or soundmagic e10?
Just bought the soundmagic e10C EARBUD AND It sound amzing. And yes you rght it does put all the earbuds to shame to. But i only bought the e10c only for thing the bass. Because i love heavy bass earbuds and this the reason why i bought the soundmagic e10c just for bass.
can u please advise a headphone with best noise cancellation available in Asia market.
Bose QuietComfort 35 are your best bet - assuming their available there?
+Tom Sirote quite right - I blame autocorrect on my phone :p
i have been buying headphones, earphones around 100$ - 500$ just for curiosity of how good they are, but i keep coming back to soundmagic e10, only downside is they're fragile, mine keeps broken every 1 and half year.
i already bought it around 4 times in these past 5 years lol
ajr13 my Sony. Xb50ap breaks every 3 months I wish I could get close to a year out of it
jim parson is that you?
So why the e10s headphones are more expensive than e10c.
just get the c
Which one is better sennheiser 275s vs soundmagic e10c or a-jays 5 ?
hi which one you bought?
I wonder if they are available here..... in the US.
yep www.amazon.com/SoundMAGIC-Isolating-Headphones-Microphone-Smartphones/dp/B01H3F0SDI?ie=UTF8&tag=techchap-20
Yesssssss!!!!!! Thats great!
+Michael62701 ™ :)
XD
symphonised nrg or soundmagic 10c ??
I'm still wating for my 10c's, ordered them from amazon; but I already had a pair or nrg 3.0 and I must say that althought sound quality and crispness are great if you isolate them or tweak them from the bass, overall the bass gets all over the place. Nice sound, poor pre tune up. Not suitable for rock or balanced music. Might be good for EDM or hip hop I suppose. Hope this helps.
Jose Paredes helped me anyways. Thanks
so there is no toggle switch at ALL now?
Neranjan Wijayasooriya yes. Listen.
are you the fpl guy??
These are not that good as people say. The bass is like theyd put a hard limiter on the lower bass frequencies. Mid and hight bass is ok. The membrane is pumping in your ear but is not producing rich bass. It just all right.
I could recommend it only for people that do not like bass.
And dont give me that crap about linear sound... A bass is like any other frequency. You need to hear it ;)
Can anybody recommend clear sound earbuds? I don't like bass that much.
Try the xiaomi mi hybrid. The are the successor to the xiaomi pistons iii. They sound arguably better at a cheaper price point.
Can you compare a pair of Soundmagic E series vs Kz zs series please?
Can someone please tell me how to use the switches to skip sound track? Cos all I can do with it is to increase volume(top and bottom keys)
How to find serial number ?
I order E10C after this review and i really dissapointed :/ sound quality like cheap ( 5 £ ) ASDA silvercrest sks 4a1 in-ear headphones . I can't tell any big different , just a bit cleaner sound
oh that's a shame - tbe E10's are generally thought of very highly
Proud i own this one...
Did anyone else have the issue to where if the headphone jack moves the e10c's start to buzz a little?
NickBroccoli yep
But if you use the adapter it should stop
Does this work with Nexus 6p
Hi, what's your opinion about e50?
Much better than e10. The higher the namecode, the better!
Build quality ??
Metallic goodness, feels amazing.
This vs seinheister 3.00??
Sony mdr ex650ap or E10C
earphones Mic not working in one plus two mobile
the clips should have been adjustably fixed in the wire.. controls are fucked.. sound quality for its price is GREAT!!
I am your first subscriber (I think)
e50 or e10c?
e50
Have been using these since September and I got to say im very dissapointed. The bass is bad and the max volume is still way too low... The music quality is good however I would not recommend anyone to get these!!!
have you tried changing the settings on your music player. Most by default are set to flat state.. I was disappointed at first,until I played with a few settings.
Phil Howard well it could help but the volume is very low and get lower if I apply more bass in the settings
I set my equalizer to custom and just played with the settings and found the volume ok(ish).. I had a play with bud size as well. didn't realise just how much they affect sound quality..
i recommend you to use a good audio player like jet audio plus / DFX player to experience real big sound. jet audio plus have hundreds of sound enhancing options in it. you need entire day to search and set suitable option for you. and also i recommend you to change buds to big V shape buds for boosted volume and bass
its soo much the volume thats low but its because the impedance is a bit more than double than most cheap earbuds, soo unless you have a device that is fairly decent at outputing audio like most LG phones or maybe iphones, then you're probably going to need to get a small portable amplifier, it would really help raise the sound levels and it would help the bass come out way cleaner
Talk about sound talk about sound talk about sound
U r right
Thanks young Indiana Jones. :)
how much? can i used it for jogging?
£40/$40 and yep!
+The Tech Chap thanks! is it available here in the Philippines?
Is it just me or does this guy look like Paul Rudd?