SoundMAGIC E11 - Rise of the E11C Review

[@poethefallen1333]

I don't care about price I just allways wanted great quality sound, I spent like $200 on Bose Earphones and they are sitting in my basement because after trying the e11 I'm never going back to other earphones. This is it for me.

[@AntonyMBenedict]

I have been using E10s for nearly 3 years. It had been stomped on, pulled thousands of times. I have left it in the washing machine couple of times and also I swam in the sea with it a few times. Still kicking strong. But the Apple/Android switch became loose after few months which was annoying. But overall very durable and great sound. Really looking forward to upgrade it to E11 :)

[@redbaron1001]

Did you ever get the E11 earphones and if so could you please tell me which pair you prefer?

[@AntonyMBenedict]

@@redbaron1001 actually I got E11. Left earphone stopped working before 2 months. I got the one with mic and 3.5 mm Jack. It sounds slightly different from E10s. Good quality, but not amazing. Maybe I got used to E10s so much.

[@redbaron1001]

@@AntonyMBenedict cheers for your response. Perhaps you were just unlucky with those specific earphones. But I think I'll just stick with my E10c earphones for now then. Still can't deny how amazing those earphones are. They've even outclassed earphones that I've paid more than twice as much for.

[@AntonyMBenedict]

@@redbaron1001 I still prefer E10 Over E11.

[@redbaron1001]

@@AntonyMBenedict good to know. I've more than once bought the upgraded versions of earphones and they've ended up being even worse.

[@scaria1998]

Is it good in 2023. I like my E11C still with a hell of love

[@laxmansirsat1872]

Used More than 2.5 years and still my Soundmagic e10c working well Now I made my e10bt to wired and there is huge difference in sound quality

[@романпасечник-п7ч]

beeter?

[@memo-sn1gu]

I love the comedic touch to a video that looks really professional. Like on 0:24 lol. Anyways, thanks for the review. It was very helpful.

[@NadPhavichy]

so, what about E11C vs E80C?

[@elliotclarke5685]

What's the difference between the E11 and E11C?

[@elliotclarke5685]

'As with the E10 range, the ‘C’ denotes the inclusion of a three-button mic remote, which allows users to make calls and control their music on both Apple and Android devices.' Source: What Hi-fi? Review

[@johnbutner2570]

Why do people do reviews of headphones with no objective measurements? Giving us your impression is like leaving us to have to play psychic as to which headphone has the flattest frequency response.

[@ariqfauzan4982]

Thats like describing how food tastes with specs and numbers. You can't. Appart from specs and numbers pretty much everything else you review is subjective.

[@Hrishiraj2003]

Thanks for the review, they're phenomenal.

[@singhamaninder5836]

Everyone's talking about the sound quality, that's great! That's what it is for, but how's the mic tho?

[@rajbhilawekar9320]

How is it for gaming ( FPS ) on laptop? How does it compare to the headphones in this range? I know that headphones with 7.1 surround sound provide better immersion but can the e11c come somewhat close and give a good experience?

[@jas2984]

Hi, my friend I like crispy and clear sound in vocals and decent boomy bass and iam right now using sennheiser CX 213 ,I want an upgrade ,what can I go for ? E11c or RHA ma390 or give me a idea of best earphones .I don't know were to go for.

[@gokulg3893]

E11c have punchy bass than RHA ,but RHA was very smooth and warm you can listen more music for more time without any ear overwhelming

[@Lawliet-L01]

the most important , how they sound compared side by side with the e10c, Is there a real difference in terms of sound?, I collect in-ear headphones, is it worth buying them? I already have the e10c

[@hifiheadphones]

The E10C has been my go-to daily in-ear for 3 years, and I can honestly say I'm happy to make the switch. The E11 builds on the E10's strengths and ups the game in terms of clarity and depth of sound. I'm a convert for sure.

[@truearmy1953]

@@hifiheadphones e11 vs e50 vs e80 in dept of Sound?

[@ashyxt]

why does mine feel severely lacking sub bass?

[@sf2explus184]

if u like a bright sounding in ears u will like this. unfortunately for me the higher frequencies give me a headache. but that's just the start. the vocals (mid range) are horrible. it sounds like the vocals are two steps back compared to the rest of the sound. I got this for music and amazon prime movies. and the dialogue suffer big time. it is really far back and sounded wrong. the only thing great for me was the sound separation and a nice soundstage but the mids were a total let down. and treble is too sharp. i have since got a headphone amp to see if it can improve the mids. it still failed. i have been using sony mdr55ap for a replacement but sadly that headphone is far too bassy but destroys the soundmagic in the midrange. and treble sounds neutral.

[@arnabsarkar6041]

What will be the best E11C or RHA MA390Universal? Please Suggest

[@వంశీ-ఱ7ఞ]

Arnab Sarkar always sound magic

[@anthonydipizzio1623]

Best electronics product review I’ve ever seen! Thank you!! I have the MA390’s... thoughts versus these? Also, with the RHA’s, I had to remove the cheap, flimsy, black mesh cover due to wax buildup blocking sound including bass making me think the driver had blown. When I did that the RHA’s sounded so much clearer! (Just hope I don’t get too much inside at this point but they were dead anyway so I took the chance). How’s the Mesh build quality on the e11c’s?

[@ishantsoni4748]

Which one is good rha 390 or e11c

[@Broformist]

I saw some people say these are bright and that makes me a little scared. My last purchase was Sennheiser CX-300s and treble on these make some music unbearable. Especially anything with vocals, every time letter "s" comes up it sounds horrible. Also right side just won't stay in, keeps falling out of my ear. Every previous in-ear I owned had tips that made this satisfying "click" to let me know I put them in correctly and they will stay in ear, but CX-300s has none of that, you just push them in and hope they don't fall out. How did you find E11C comfort wise? I really need another budged earphone but I'm afraid to get similar problems again now.

[@AbdulZahrin]

Just ordered it to replace my broken 1more triple driver...hope it can meet my expectations

[@hifiheadphones]

Hopefully :)

[@rsb99]

Brother your review is detailed which was very helpful to me to take buying decision easily.

[@joeed4754]

when will it be available in India?

[@hifiheadphones]

Hey there! Unfortunately we only deal with the European side of things so we don't have information about other areas' release dates. We do offer shipping to India, though!

[@thesamjoshi]

They are available! www.headphonezone.in/collections/soundmagic-earphones/products/soundmagic-e11c

[@erikskanner]

Thanks for the insight, you intrigued me! Now I wanna listen to it.

[@hifiheadphones]

We're having a blast with them. If you're anywhere near the south coast we'd be happy for you to take them for a whirl in our demo room!

[@gregfowler957]

Are they any good for netflix and moviexwatching

[@ishantsoni4748]

I'm really stuck.... rha390 or e11c

[@llightyagami5494]

Should 1 get 1morr triple driver or e11c ..im using it for asmr purposes..im after sound clarity..any suggestion guys?

[@jesua123186]

I have multiple triple driver earbuds before and the sound can't compare to the sound that the E10 c gives you!! Personally I havent try the E11c my self but they say their even better than the e10c!!

[@chriszoromski2032]

These or the 1more triple drivers?

[@alonsow41903]

Same question

[@MdKaif-dr8zo]

Ofcourse triple drivers

[@kevinhernandezarango5005]

I bought the e11 from Amazon, now i can't wait to listen to them

[@hifiheadphones]

Enjoy!

[@federicopesce]

Hey, there! Love your videos! Would you say that this product was made to be between the E10 and E50? Because I had the E10S and the cable eventually got cut and this one looks much more resistant than the one of the E50 (which seems the same type of cable as the E10). Thanks a lot for your videos! Keep it up! :)

[@aldairlopez8563]

I don't recomended e11, highs sounds gritty, too harsh, prefer the e10

[@cdwizzerd]

hope the do an update to the e50s my pair sounds fantastic, but i’m sure an e51 style upgrade with new cables would be even better

[@sumanchhetri1809]

How does this perform with sony Nw a55?

[@ponraul1221]

I just bought these to replace my broken Apple EarPods, are these better?

[@hifiheadphones]

They're very different! But we certainly prefer them.

[@santhosh-yv6hu]

Will u share your experience review for the replacemnt for apple earpods-?

[@ponraul1221]

santhosh sivan They’re much clearer and you can listen to music closer to what its artist/producer intended.

[@israelberrios2050]

Bought one of these and now I'm waiting for them to arrive. I have very high expectations thanks to this video

[@hifiheadphones]

We hope you enjoy them

[@imusician8885]

Hey man. Great review. I have a question. Would you consider these over rha ma 390 universal in terms of build quality and durability. Please answer.

[@hifiheadphones]

RHA make some excellent headphones, as do SoundMAGIC. They are both great and it'll come down to which you prefer in terms of sound quality.

[@eythatwasmegg990]

Which is better rha 390 or soundmagic e11c. ??

[@bestopinion9257]

Yes, that one.

[@AmanSingh-bg5cw]

Hello jon i love your work and i have a question for you is sound magic e11 is better than rha ma 390

[@hifiheadphones]

Thank you so much for the kind words! The answer to that question is always going to be subjective- what kind of sound do you prefer?

[@sujays1784]

@@hifiheadphones what kind of audience will like e11c and who would like rha ma 390

[@kthxbye6269]

Is it good for fps gaming like hearing footsteps and gunshots?

[@hifiheadphones]

They are ok for that, but the Final E series is better

[@2134yanto]

Hi. Just bought the e11 earphones and thinking of getting some Comply tips. Any idea which ones fit please? Cheers

[@giggsy42]

Comply Comfort Plus Premium Memory Foam Earphone Tips, Audio-Technica, Bose QuietComfort 20, Denon, JVC, RHA, SoundMAGIC and More, Secure Noise Reducing Replacement Earbud Tips, Tsx-400 (Medium, 3 Pair) www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00AQU2V56/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_fcyXCbHVRX6TE

[@andrewjonathans]

is this still good in 2021?

[@hifiheadphones]

Yes, the E11c is still a great buy

[@duketranslucent3rd]

What would a good model up from these and how would they differ? I'm thinking something like the Shure SE215s for example? Thanks for the video.

[@hifiheadphones]

Shure SE215 would be good, but the Final E4000 would be our recommendation as a good upgrade from the E11c

[@duketranslucent3rd]

@@hifiheadphones Thanks for the reply. Yeah I've been looking at the e4000 but some were saying it lacks bass. I listen to a lot of electronic music so that was a concern. I'm not looking for obnoxious/boosted bass or anything, but I also don't want to feel like it's not there. Thoughts? Also, does it drive OK from a phone or need more amplification?

[@hifiheadphones]

@@duketranslucent3rd They don't lack bass at all, they are slightly v-shaped sounding and work well with most music - they are easily driven with a phone :)

[@duketranslucent3rd]

@@hifiheadphones Thanks!

[@duketranslucent3rd]

@@hifiheadphones Just noticed you also do the A4000. Same price as the E4000. Prefer the E4000, I take it?

[@AmitKumar24]

Hi, Keep up the good work. One question, Woud you recommend e11c over rha ma 390 and Flare Jet 2 just on the sound quality? I like punchy bass and good clarity in mids and highs.

[@hifiheadphones]

Yeah the E11c should definitely suit your needs with regards to sound :)

[@neighborhoodtroll]

Listening to this video from E80C ❤️

[@hifiheadphones]

It's like your brain is in a SoundMAGIC sandwich. 🥪

[@yannik246]

I have the E10 and I think their sound overrated. Very little detail and the bass is overpowering the already recessed mids. They are the most durable IEMs i ever had though. If you want a bass heavy IEM that is still detailed I would go with RHA MA750.

[@mousumrahman163]

Which will be better between 1more triple driver and soundmagic e11c?

[@hifiheadphones]

Both are great headphones, the SoundMAGIC are a bit more detailed and clean whereas the 1More are a bit smoother and relaxed.

[@katesbane]

@@hifiheadphones I have had a pair of E10's for almost ten years now. Was due an 'upgrade' so went for the 1 More Triple drivers. Was so disappointed with them. Not nearly as good as the E10's. Klipsch T5M's on my radar too. Any thoughts on these?

[@onebob6448]

6 months. Cable still in good shape.

[@hifiheadphones]

Good to know! Mine seem to be holding up really well too.

[@tagger5538]

Are they loud? How metal/rock sounds? Thx!

[@STM-qj2yg]

Dude your shirt is cool, what brand is that from

[@tajskipimp]

e11 or tin t2? What U think?

[@SiamHossain7]

E11 if you've for a proper DAC or a LG phone to use with it. T2 otherwise, they're pretty close in price. E11 are high impedance and they got lost in regular headphone jacks, but the T2 are around 24 ohms only which should be fine for everything.

[@25-8]

Can these ship to the U.S.?

[@hifiheadphones]

We do offer shipping to the US! Here's our delivery information page with some specs: www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/delivery-information

[@Clouds23x]

I bought Soundmagic E50 and at first glance they wear great. But... The cable is made of hard stiff rubber and because of it whenever you move it sends loud resonating thump noises to your ears. It's especially bad if you have a blouse with a metal zipper. I would never again buy any headphones with such terrible cord. It completely ruins otherwise good earphones.

[@jobinjoy2890]

Hey I ordered the e11 c from Amazon .when it came the box was already opened and inside was messed up like it was used.. the earphones work fine.. should I return it or keep it?

[@mayurrathod6966]

If the discount is big you can keep it (1year warranty is there) but if you have bought it for the regular price, you should return it But remember, these earphones take long time to burn in, so don't judge the sound right out of the box

[@jobinjoy2890]

@@mayurrathod6966 real price is 40 dollars and I got it for 31 dollars is it worth it? Cause the package was open?

[@mayurrathod6966]

@@jobinjoy2890 I bought it for rs2800 (38$). and you might get bored with the sound of this earphone within a year

[@mayurrathod6966]

@@jobinjoy2890 frankly speaking I am not so satisfied with the sound. Detailing is good but I am not enjoying it much

[@jobinjoy2890]

@@mayurrathod6966 mmm I bought it for 2300rs...I got it from Amazon ...first I ordered black which had the offer ..my friend too ordered one..then I saw the grey one got the offer too so I cancelled it and ordered that and when it came the box was broken ...how about sony xb75ap

[@jacopocinelli1410]

am i the only one who finds the bass lacking a little? sound clarity and overall is great but bass seems hard to hear sometimes...

[@MaramRohan]

Have been using the E10C for almost 2 years, coming from E10 after 2 years....many of them say RHA MA390's are better but NO! These models have a lot more substance. E11/C is definitely my next!

[@PeyushSaini96]

did you get the E11C? were they any better?

[@MaramRohan]

@@PeyushSaini96 Yep, have been using since 8 months. Just go for it man!

[@PeyushSaini96]

@@MaramRohan thanks :D Will buy them as soon as they're in stock again :)

[@nuraimannashriq371]

This or SONY MDR-XB55AP?

[@hifiheadphones]

These are cleaner

[@fuffy442]

Do you do any videos that aren't commercials for your business?

[@hifiheadphones]

Hey there! While it's true we tend to make videos about products we actually offer (we are a business, after all), we only make videos about the stuff we're excited about. We're enthusiasts as well, and if we've got something in stock that we're buzzing about around the office we want to shout about it to the world!

[@iscream1253]

This or sony mdr xb55ap?

[@amm0nix481]

This

[@oscarpena544]

Listening with my e11c 😂

[@TimpBizkit]

Bought 8 pairs over the years as I keep losing the blighters

[@ngm4345]

What's the deference between rha350 and e11

[@hifiheadphones]

Different sound signatures, the E11 is more balanced and detailed whereas the RHA350 are more bass heavy.

[@youdoitillwatch]

"Silver tends to bring more detail and clarity to the sound..." That's where I checked out. Silver (like gold) is used to coat copper wire to help prevent corrosion. It doesn't do anything to improve the quality of the sound. This nimrod doesn't know what he's talking about.

[@pewpew2321]

youdoitillwatch i thought he meant “most headphones/earbuds with silver bring more detail” like a correlation not causation thing He sounded like it was causation, but I think it’s just correlation

[@hifiheadphones]

Silver is actually a better conductor than copper, and if cost is no object, pure silver is excellent for audio cabling. Silver oxidises quickly, copper oxidises quickly, gold is a poorer conductor and is mainly used on connectors for corrosion resistance. Sound differences between materials are highly debated, but we think there is a difference between cables and materials.

[@adrianmcdermott7175]

What exactly does Nimrod mean?

[@dew_reddit]

wtf i bought e10c 2 days ago 😡😡😡

[@techsguide9465]

Same

[@hifiheadphones]

That's always annoying! On the bright side, the E10C is still a phenomenal product. In the future, it might be worth checking in on our Twitter or subscribing to our newsletters, as we try to get out plenty of information about what's coming next! :)

[@yuu4650]

same , i just order yesterday, and when i watch youtube today they suggest me this video 😂😂

[@utkarsharyan9955]

Me too

[@dhirajvishwakarma7893]

Is it better than RHA ma390u

[@luiscurco2063]

PIONEER SE-MASTER1 REVIEW PLEASE!!!!!!!!

[@hifiheadphones]

Thanks for the input :) We will keep it in mind!

[@cl8804]

I bought two (black) pairs this year, and they have a different cable exterior (outside of the color), which disappoints me. What gives? Edit: It seems that the two colors have different cables. Fuck me.

[@hifiheadphones]

Yeah it's noted on the product pages that the cables are different.

[@cl8804]

@@hifiheadphones Oh is it, now? The only time that I've seen it noted is inadvertently, through pictures. I'm guessing that I should have checked yours-thanks! Good videos, too!

[@santhosh-yv6hu]

I am having a problem in choosing soundmagic e11c or rha ma390 for ma iphone se(1st gen) i luv gud clarity and some gud bass content which shouldn’t overpower the clarity of music🤔 which one should i go for

[@hifiheadphones]

E11c has slightly better clarity, so I prefer those.

[@jopar3292]

Good Lord - have you heard of a fade in :D

[@hifiheadphones]

Absolutely not. Go big or go home. :)

[@jopar3292]

:D Too true

[@bleuet3897]

get the kinera sif instead. these are garbage in comparison. had them tested at my local audiophile store

[@chrisbeaudoin9818]

The kinera sif is garbage or the e11?

[@bleuet3897]

@@chrisbeaudoin9818 the e11. I recommend you try em out yourself at your audio store. Kinera sif is way better. But if you have the budget i fully recommend the 1more quad drivers

[@zia-i]

I've boughy it and the fitting is very bad

[@hifiheadphones]

Make sure to try all the available tips in the packaging to get the right fit and seal :)

[@zia-i]

@@hifiheadphones already... But no one perfect for me. Give me recommendation about spinfit to my e11c pls

[@mayurrathod6966]

Boycott soundmagic, no matter how good they are. I own a pair of e11c too but now that I have paid for it, throwing it away is not a option.

[@hifiheadphones]

Why boycott them?

[@mayurrathod6966]

@@hifiheadphones bcz it's a chinese company. It's not that they sound bad but we need to reduce the consumption of goods made by Chinese companies

[@hifiheadphones]

@@mayurrathod6966 Ok... well good luck with that :) most components in most products will have at some point come from China.

[@mayurrathod6966]

@@hifiheadphones I know about it, even my beyerdynamic earphones (Byron and beat Byrd) are made in china. I am saying that we can stop using products made by chinese companies like soundmagic, 1more, fiio, hifiman, oppo, vivo, OnePlus, etc. At least we can prefer a alternative from non chinese company if it's just few dollars more expensive.

[@hifiheadphones]

​@@mayurrathod6966 It makes little difference, as Beyerdynamic won't suddenly start making them in-house, they will continue to get them from the same factory in China. The same factory is likely run by one of the Chinese brands, who will offer a product of exactly the same quality for less. You are just giving more money to Beyerdynamic at the end of the day. There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying Chinese products, in fact companies like Matrix Audio and Topping are making superb products for good prices. If you are really that worried, take a look at Campfire Audio who make their earphones in the USA, and Periodic Audio too. However Campfire Audio will be using Knowles balanced armatures which are made in China. The Final A8000 is made in Japan, so maybe also look at those.

[@sowhatitsjustme]

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

[@Aadhya795]

Sound is very thick very bad sound clarity

[@hifiheadphones]

Hey Pranav, sorry you feel that way! It's all about finding something that works best for you. I myself use these as my go-to pair and I love them!

[@007Anukul]

You ears should use planar magnetic stuff.

[@benziegelbauer2425]

Omg people. Just got these from all ur glowing reviews. They are horrible!!!! They are too small to even grab , no bass, (on my iPhone). Maybe that’s a problem. I’ve been a scullcandy guy for years. I’m going back!!!!!! Horrible!

[@hifiheadphones]

Did you try the different eartips? Lack of bass is nearly always down to someone not using the right size eartip for their ear canal.

[@nanzhao1461]

made in china High cost performance

[@Aadhya795]

I owen this earbud very bad sounding

[@kappam1184]

Pranav Gusai really?

[@workinghands4723]

What're best alternative options? What're you using?

[@tusharahmed7935]

dont buy this headphone. this headphone creates pain in my ear and is not comfortable at all.

[@hifiheadphones]

The E11c is a big seller, without many complaints, especially not regarding comfort. It is possible the shape is just not compatible with your ears, that does not mean they won't work for other people. Very odd comment to put, considering it's a subjective matter.

[@truearmy1953]

Soundmagic Make e11B Bluetooth

[@hifiheadphones]

E11BT should be out just before Christmas :)