Buying Guide for 1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Earphones

Tremendous entry point if you are exploring higher-end headphones. Many others have spoken to either the audiophile crowd (or the “I’m not one of those audiophiles, but watch me be just as hilariously condescending” crowd). So I thought I’d write to help those who, like I was about 6 months ago, are wondering about whether spending good money on headphones was worth it, and what to expect if you make the leap. I spent many years scrimping and saving to get to where I can comfortably enjoy wonderful luxuries like expensive headphones, so I hope this is helps others get the most out of their hard-earned money.First off, if music is just an occasional or background thing for you, and you don’t really listen closely to the music, I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of bang for your buck in life out of expensive headphones. It is also not so much benefit if you use a mass market streaming service like Pandora as your daily soundtrack, because the audio quality of the underlying files isn’t really good enough to support high end headphones. Not knocking the service – I enjoy it very much – but it would be… kind of like putting high end racing tires on a Kia.As I did my own research, I listened to a ton of headphones and can say that with careful selection, this type of listener can find satisfactory sound under $20. A little higher up, there are a large number of really enjoyable headphones in the $20 to $50 range if you want something better or more stylish, but don’t want to break the bank.So what do you get if you choose wisely when spending more on expensive headphones? A few things that may make them worthwhile for you. First, the sound quality is usually very noticeably better (although not always). If you choose well, have good source content, and listen attentively you will hear clarity and precision that just isn’t found in cheaper headphones. Individual instruments will stand out, the words will be clearer, and you’ll hear many subtle details that you might not have noticed, even in your favorite songs. You can also expect more attractive designs, better comfort for longer listening, and better build quality. For certain genres (hip hop and EDM come immediately to mind) you can choose headphones that are tuned specifically to emphasize the qualities of that music, rather than a neutral presentation (which is my personal preference). In my research, the sweet spot for headphone “bang for the buck” for the average consumer is generally in the $100-300 MSRP range. The difference with good phones in this range really stands out from the entry level range. Above that level, my experience was that I really hit the point of diminishing returns pretty hard.So how do these headphones do for the money? Simply put, they are probably the best headphone purchase I’ve made. I was able to get them on sale before last Christmas at around $85. This is a rare case where I would have felt like I got more than my money’s worth at full price. After subsequently trying, borrowing, buying and/or trading literally dozens of different headphones in the $100-300 MSRP price range, these are still my go to set when I want in-ear phones – the only ones I kept, in fact. The clarity is wonderful, the many genres I listen to are uniformly presented well, male and female vocals are crisp, bass is strong without overwhelming the rest of the music, and a broad range of instruments are crisp and well defined. I’ve used these regularly for about 6 months now, and have had no troubles with the build quality. The accessories included and the packaging and presentation are among the best I’ve experienced – pretty luxurious for this price. They are not the most comfortable pair I used, but they are comfortable enough for extended use. I use the included memory foam tips, and find them quite comfortable and well-fitting, with several sizes of regular and foam tips to choose from.Overall, the sound on these is very high quality and very fun to listen to. They are comfortable and have stood up well to regular use, although I do take good care of them so I can’t vouch for more rugged usage. They are also very stylish in silver. These are easily competitive with models costing more than twice as much.A final note about MSRP. In my experience, it is primarily useful only as a guide to understand the class of competitors a set of headphones is targeted at. Use it to understand what level the manufacturer thinks they are competing with, but understand that it’s definitely a guideline, not a rule. For headphones in the $100-300 MSRP range, you should never pay full price, and can often find amazing deals. Look for recently discontinued models, sales, etc. For example, as I write this the discontinued Sennheiser HD558s can be had at the “yellow tag” store at $80, which is a steal.Do your research, happy hunting, and enjoy your music! I’ll be posting my experiences with several of the other headphones I’ve tried, as I have a chance. Cheers!

Tremendous entry point if you are exploring higher-end headphones. Many others have spoken to either the audiophile crowd (or the “I’m not one of those audiophiles, but watch me be just as hilariously condescending” crowd). So I thought I’d write to help those who, like I was about 6 months ago, are wondering about whether spending good money on headphones was worth it, and what to expect if you make the leap. I spent many years scrimping and saving to get to where I can comfortably enjoy wonderful luxuries like expensive headphones, so I hope this is helps others get the most out of their hard-earned money.First off, if music is just an occasional or background thing for you, and you don’t really listen closely to the music, I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of bang for your buck in life out of expensive headphones. It is also not so much benefit if you use a mass market streaming service like Pandora as your daily soundtrack, because the audio quality of the underlying files isn’t really good enough to support high end headphones. Not knocking the service – I enjoy it very much – but it would be… kind of like putting high end racing tires on a Kia.As I did my own research, I listened to a ton of headphones and can say that with careful selection, this type of listener can find satisfactory sound under $20. A little higher up, there are a large number of really enjoyable headphones in the $20 to $50 range if you want something better or more stylish, but don’t want to break the bank.So what do you get if you choose wisely when spending more on expensive headphones? A few things that may make them worthwhile for you. First, the sound quality is usually very noticeably better (although not always). If you choose well, have good source content, and listen attentively you will hear clarity and precision that just isn’t found in cheaper headphones. Individual instruments will stand out, the words will be clearer, and you’ll hear many subtle details that you might not have noticed, even in your favorite songs. You can also expect more attractive designs, better comfort for longer listening, and better build quality. For certain genres (hip hop and EDM come immediately to mind) you can choose headphones that are tuned specifically to emphasize the qualities of that music, rather than a neutral presentation (which is my personal preference). In my research, the sweet spot for headphone “bang for the buck” for the average consumer is generally in the $100-300 MSRP range. The difference with good phones in this range really stands out from the entry level range. Above that level, my experience was that I really hit the point of diminishing returns pretty hard.So how do these headphones do for the money? Simply put, they are probably the best headphone purchase I’ve made. I was able to get them on sale before last Christmas at around $85. This is a rare case where I would have felt like I got more than my money’s worth at full price. After subsequently trying, borrowing, buying and/or trading literally dozens of different headphones in the $100-300 MSRP price range, these are still my go to set when I want in-ear phones – the only ones I kept, in fact. The clarity is wonderful, the many genres I listen to are uniformly presented well, male and female vocals are crisp, bass is strong without overwhelming the rest of the music, and a broad range of instruments are crisp and well defined. I’ve used these regularly for about 6 months now, and have had no troubles with the build quality. The accessories included and the packaging and presentation are among the best I’ve experienced – pretty luxurious for this price. They are not the most comfortable pair I used, but they are comfortable enough for extended use. I use the included memory foam tips, and find them quite comfortable and well-fitting, with several sizes of regular and foam tips to choose from.Overall, the sound on these is very high quality and very fun to listen to. They are comfortable and have stood up well to regular use, although I do take good care of them so I can’t vouch for more rugged usage. They are also very stylish in silver. These are easily competitive with models costing more than twice as much.A final note about MSRP. In my experience, it is primarily useful only as a guide to understand the class of competitors a set of headphones is targeted at. Use it to understand what level the manufacturer thinks they are competing with, but understand that it’s definitely a guideline, not a rule. For headphones in the $100-300 MSRP range, you should never pay full price, and can often find amazing deals. Look for recently discontinued models, sales, etc. For example, as I write this the discontinued Sennheiser HD558s can be had at the “yellow tag” store at $80, which is a steal.Do your research, happy hunting, and enjoy your music! I’ll be posting my experiences with several of the other headphones I’ve tried, as I have a chance. Cheers!

Tremendous entry point if you are exploring higher-end headphones. Many others have spoken to either the audiophile crowd (or the “I’m not one of those audiophiles, but watch me be just as hilariously condescending” crowd). So I thought I’d write to help those who, like I was about 6 months ago, are wondering about whether spending good money on headphones was worth it, and what to expect if you make the leap. I spent many years scrimping and saving to get to where I can comfortably enjoy wonderful luxuries like expensive headphones, so I hope this is helps others get the most out of their hard-earned money.First off, if music is just an occasional or background thing for you, and you don’t really listen closely to the music, I don’t think you’re going to get a lot of bang for your buck in life out of expensive headphones. It is also not so much benefit if you use a mass market streaming service like Pandora as your daily soundtrack, because the audio quality of the underlying files isn’t really good enough to support high end headphones. Not knocking the service – I enjoy it very much – but it would be… kind of like putting high end racing tires on a Kia.As I did my own research, I listened to a ton of headphones and can say that with careful selection, this type of listener can find satisfactory sound under $20. A little higher up, there are a large number of really enjoyable headphones in the $20 to $50 range if you want something better or more stylish, but don’t want to break the bank.So what do you get if you choose wisely when spending more on expensive headphones? A few things that may make them worthwhile for you. First, the sound quality is usually very noticeably better (although not always). If you choose well, have good source content, and listen attentively you will hear clarity and precision that just isn’t found in cheaper headphones. Individual instruments will stand out, the words will be clearer, and you’ll hear many subtle details that you might not have noticed, even in your favorite songs. You can also expect more attractive designs, better comfort for longer listening, and better build quality. For certain genres (hip hop and EDM come immediately to mind) you can choose headphones that are tuned specifically to emphasize the qualities of that music, rather than a neutral presentation (which is my personal preference). In my research, the sweet spot for headphone “bang for the buck” for the average consumer is generally in the $100-300 MSRP range. The difference with good phones in this range really stands out from the entry level range. Above that level, my experience was that I really hit the point of diminishing returns pretty hard.So how do these headphones do for the money? Simply put, they are probably the best headphone purchase I’ve made. I was able to get them on sale before last Christmas at around $85. This is a rare case where I would have felt like I got more than my money’s worth at full price. After subsequently trying, borrowing, buying and/or trading literally dozens of different headphones in the $100-300 MSRP price range, these are still my go to set when I want in-ear phones – the only ones I kept, in fact. The clarity is wonderful, the many genres I listen to are uniformly presented well, male and female vocals are crisp, bass is strong without overwhelming the rest of the music, and a broad range of instruments are crisp and well defined. I’ve used these regularly for about 6 months now, and have had no troubles with the build quality. The accessories included and the packaging and presentation are among the best I’ve experienced – pretty luxurious for this price. They are not the most comfortable pair I used, but they are comfortable enough for extended use. I use the included memory foam tips, and find them quite comfortable and well-fitting, with several sizes of regular and foam tips to choose from.Overall, the sound on these is very high quality and very fun to listen to. They are comfortable and have stood up well to regular use, although I do take good care of them so I can’t vouch for more rugged usage. They are also very stylish in silver. These are easily competitive with models costing more than twice as much.A final note about MSRP. In my experience, it is primarily useful only as a guide to understand the class of competitors a set of headphones is targeted at. Use it to understand what level the manufacturer thinks they are competing with, but understand that it’s definitely a guideline, not a rule. For headphones in the $100-300 MSRP range, you should never pay full price, and can often find amazing deals. Look for recently discontinued models, sales, etc. For example, as I write this the discontinued Sennheiser HD558s can be had at the “yellow tag” store at $80, which is a steal.Do your research, happy hunting, and enjoy your music! I’ll be posting my experiences with several of the other headphones I’ve tried, as I have a chance. Cheers!

Good earphones, but some issues. UPDATE 10-09-2020: I contacted customer support, and they had me mail in my headphones. A month went by, but I didn’t hear anything, so I contacted them. They emailed back, apologizing for the delay, and mailed me a new box. I just received it, and everything looks good. It sucks that I had to exchange them, but I do appreciate that they honored their warranty. On a side note, I did some research on something called “soundstage”, which basically simulates the way sound is bounced around a room before it reaches your ears. Premium headphones will have a good soundstage, whereas cheaper headphones will not. While these earphones have great sound reproduction, excellent bass response, and exceptional clarity even at high volumes, the one thing they lack is any soundstage. This leads to music sounding flat, like it’s coming from inside your head. If you’re looking for premium headphones that are going to elevate your listening experience, look for headphones with a good soundstage.UPDATE 08-30-2020: These headphones are starting to fall apart. The cord is beginning to fray about two inches below the left earbud. The warranty info on Amazon says one year, but when you go to their website it says 3 month warranty. I am still in the warranty period, but I contacted them through email two days ago and have still not heard back. I have not used these much, and I am very gentle with them. I only use them for listening to music around the house and plugging into my game controllers for audio during the nighttime. I have many other headphones I’ve had for years and are still in great condition, not to mention I kept these in their case when not in use. There is absolutely no reason these should already be falling apart, and no excuse for a “premium” pair of headphones to be made so cheaply. I am beyond disappointed. I thought I was spending money on quality. “You get what you pay for” and all that. I am hoping customer service is able to provide me with a new pair, and I’ll update this review. Until then, I cannot recommend these cheaply made headphones that lasted only one month with gentle use.ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really love these headphones. They’re in a higher price range than I usually buy, but I wanted to get something with a premium feel. These definitely fit the bill. The packaging is impressive, especially all the extra earbud tips. The default that came on them are the perfect fit, but it’s still nice to have other options. The build quality is great. They feel sturdy, and the cable feels like it will last a long time. They also feel good in my ears, very comfortable. The audio quality is quite good, however I have a hard time discerning the difference between these and other cheaper headphones. Not to say these sound cheap, but I have a pair of $9 JVC Gumy earbuds that sound almost as nice. I guess I was hoping to be blown away by these headphones, that I would hear something that I didn’t hear before, but that wasn’t really the case. These sound maybe 5% better than my JVC. Some headphones color the sound by amping up the bass, like the pair of Betron YSM1000 earbuds that I wasn’t a fan of. These 1MORE earbuds have great balance, with rich bass that doesn’t sound overpowering or excessive. The mids come through clear making vocals shine, and the treble is crisp without being piercing. These sound very well balanced for all genres of music, from rock and metal to hip hop and pop, and even classical and orchestral. I can hear a lot of fine detail in recordings that kind of gets lost through speakers, and these are probably the best sounding headphones I’ve ever owned. But I really have to listen carefully and deeply to hear any difference between these and my JVC earbuds, which is more a testament to how excellent the JVC earbuds are. So overall, the 1MORE earbuds are great and have excellent sound quality, but if you’re hoping to hear something in your favorite music you never heard before, you might be disappointed. What you’re really paying for is the premium packaging, the extra earbud tips, the high-quality cords and the sturdy metal casing. If you’re willing to pay the premium price, these earbuds are great with excellent sound and quality construction, and I would recommend them. But if you want to save a few dollars, the JVC Gumy earbuds sound nearly as good for a fraction of the price, but with cheaper construction.

Good earphones, but some issues. UPDATE 10-09-2020: I contacted customer support, and they had me mail in my headphones. A month went by, but I didn’t hear anything, so I contacted them. They emailed back, apologizing for the delay, and mailed me a new box. I just received it, and everything looks good. It sucks that I had to exchange them, but I do appreciate that they honored their warranty. On a side note, I did some research on something called “soundstage”, which basically simulates the way sound is bounced around a room before it reaches your ears. Premium headphones will have a good soundstage, whereas cheaper headphones will not. While these earphones have great sound reproduction, excellent bass response, and exceptional clarity even at high volumes, the one thing they lack is any soundstage. This leads to music sounding flat, like it’s coming from inside your head. If you’re looking for premium headphones that are going to elevate your listening experience, look for headphones with a good soundstage.UPDATE 08-30-2020: These headphones are starting to fall apart. The cord is beginning to fray about two inches below the left earbud. The warranty info on Amazon says one year, but when you go to their website it says 3 month warranty. I am still in the warranty period, but I contacted them through email two days ago and have still not heard back. I have not used these much, and I am very gentle with them. I only use them for listening to music around the house and plugging into my game controllers for audio during the nighttime. I have many other headphones I’ve had for years and are still in great condition, not to mention I kept these in their case when not in use. There is absolutely no reason these should already be falling apart, and no excuse for a “premium” pair of headphones to be made so cheaply. I am beyond disappointed. I thought I was spending money on quality. “You get what you pay for” and all that. I am hoping customer service is able to provide me with a new pair, and I’ll update this review. Until then, I cannot recommend these cheaply made headphones that lasted only one month with gentle use.ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really love these headphones. They’re in a higher price range than I usually buy, but I wanted to get something with a premium feel. These definitely fit the bill. The packaging is impressive, especially all the extra earbud tips. The default that came on them are the perfect fit, but it’s still nice to have other options. The build quality is great. They feel sturdy, and the cable feels like it will last a long time. They also feel good in my ears, very comfortable. The audio quality is quite good, however I have a hard time discerning the difference between these and other cheaper headphones. Not to say these sound cheap, but I have a pair of $9 JVC Gumy earbuds that sound almost as nice. I guess I was hoping to be blown away by these headphones, that I would hear something that I didn’t hear before, but that wasn’t really the case. These sound maybe 5% better than my JVC. Some headphones color the sound by amping up the bass, like the pair of Betron YSM1000 earbuds that I wasn’t a fan of. These 1MORE earbuds have great balance, with rich bass that doesn’t sound overpowering or excessive. The mids come through clear making vocals shine, and the treble is crisp without being piercing. These sound very well balanced for all genres of music, from rock and metal to hip hop and pop, and even classical and orchestral. I can hear a lot of fine detail in recordings that kind of gets lost through speakers, and these are probably the best sounding headphones I’ve ever owned. But I really have to listen carefully and deeply to hear any difference between these and my JVC earbuds, which is more a testament to how excellent the JVC earbuds are. So overall, the 1MORE earbuds are great and have excellent sound quality, but if you’re hoping to hear something in your favorite music you never heard before, you might be disappointed. What you’re really paying for is the premium packaging, the extra earbud tips, the high-quality cords and the sturdy metal casing. If you’re willing to pay the premium price, these earbuds are great with excellent sound and quality construction, and I would recommend them. But if you want to save a few dollars, the JVC Gumy earbuds sound nearly as good for a fraction of the price, but with cheaper construction.

Good earphones, but some issues. UPDATE 10-09-2020: I contacted customer support, and they had me mail in my headphones. A month went by, but I didn’t hear anything, so I contacted them. They emailed back, apologizing for the delay, and mailed me a new box. I just received it, and everything looks good. It sucks that I had to exchange them, but I do appreciate that they honored their warranty. On a side note, I did some research on something called “soundstage”, which basically simulates the way sound is bounced around a room before it reaches your ears. Premium headphones will have a good soundstage, whereas cheaper headphones will not. While these earphones have great sound reproduction, excellent bass response, and exceptional clarity even at high volumes, the one thing they lack is any soundstage. This leads to music sounding flat, like it’s coming from inside your head. If you’re looking for premium headphones that are going to elevate your listening experience, look for headphones with a good soundstage.UPDATE 08-30-2020: These headphones are starting to fall apart. The cord is beginning to fray about two inches below the left earbud. The warranty info on Amazon says one year, but when you go to their website it says 3 month warranty. I am still in the warranty period, but I contacted them through email two days ago and have still not heard back. I have not used these much, and I am very gentle with them. I only use them for listening to music around the house and plugging into my game controllers for audio during the nighttime. I have many other headphones I’ve had for years and are still in great condition, not to mention I kept these in their case when not in use. There is absolutely no reason these should already be falling apart, and no excuse for a “premium” pair of headphones to be made so cheaply. I am beyond disappointed. I thought I was spending money on quality. “You get what you pay for” and all that. I am hoping customer service is able to provide me with a new pair, and I’ll update this review. Until then, I cannot recommend these cheaply made headphones that lasted only one month with gentle use.ORIGINAL REVIEW: I really love these headphones. They’re in a higher price range than I usually buy, but I wanted to get something with a premium feel. These definitely fit the bill. The packaging is impressive, especially all the extra earbud tips. The default that came on them are the perfect fit, but it’s still nice to have other options. The build quality is great. They feel sturdy, and the cable feels like it will last a long time. They also feel good in my ears, very comfortable. The audio quality is quite good, however I have a hard time discerning the difference between these and other cheaper headphones. Not to say these sound cheap, but I have a pair of $9 JVC Gumy earbuds that sound almost as nice. I guess I was hoping to be blown away by these headphones, that I would hear something that I didn’t hear before, but that wasn’t really the case. These sound maybe 5% better than my JVC. Some headphones color the sound by amping up the bass, like the pair of Betron YSM1000 earbuds that I wasn’t a fan of. These 1MORE earbuds have great balance, with rich bass that doesn’t sound overpowering or excessive. The mids come through clear making vocals shine, and the treble is crisp without being piercing. These sound very well balanced for all genres of music, from rock and metal to hip hop and pop, and even classical and orchestral. I can hear a lot of fine detail in recordings that kind of gets lost through speakers, and these are probably the best sounding headphones I’ve ever owned. But I really have to listen carefully and deeply to hear any difference between these and my JVC earbuds, which is more a testament to how excellent the JVC earbuds are. So overall, the 1MORE earbuds are great and have excellent sound quality, but if you’re hoping to hear something in your favorite music you never heard before, you might be disappointed. What you’re really paying for is the premium packaging, the extra earbud tips, the high-quality cords and the sturdy metal casing. If you’re willing to pay the premium price, these earbuds are great with excellent sound and quality construction, and I would recommend them. But if you want to save a few dollars, the JVC Gumy earbuds sound nearly as good for a fraction of the price, but with cheaper construction.

Quando comprei esses fones fiz uma primeira avaliação aos poucos dias, falando maravilhas deles.Bom, agora já passaram-se alguns meses de uso e vou atualizar essa avaliação.E o seguinte, depois de muitas horas diária curtindo meus 1more, só posso não só confirmar minha primeira avaliação, mas aumentar ela. A cada dia esses aparelhos melhoram um pouco mais. Não experimentei outros fones nos últimos anos desses que chamam high top, tipo Bosé, Sony, etc. Nem precisso. Me conheço muito bem, e duvido muito que nenhum aparelho possa ficar nem perto das sensações que me dam meus 1more evo.Já tive na vida muitos artículos considerados de luxo: relógios tag Heuer, carros alfa romeo, e por aí. Jamais, nunca até fiz uma compra tão satisfatória como está. Paguei 548R$ por esses fones. Se tivesse pagado 5480, ainda continuaria achando que paguei barato.

Quando comprei esses fones fiz uma primeira avaliação aos poucos dias, falando maravilhas deles.Bom, agora já passaram-se alguns meses de uso e vou atualizar essa avaliação.E o seguinte, depois de muitas horas diária curtindo meus 1more, só posso não só confirmar minha primeira avaliação, mas aumentar ela. A cada dia esses aparelhos melhoram um pouco mais. Não experimentei outros fones nos últimos anos desses que chamam high top, tipo Bosé, Sony, etc. Nem precisso. Me conheço muito bem, e duvido muito que nenhum aparelho possa ficar nem perto das sensações que me dam meus 1more evo.Já tive na vida muitos artículos considerados de luxo: relógios tag Heuer, carros alfa romeo, e por aí. Jamais, nunca até fiz uma compra tão satisfatória como está. Paguei 548R$ por esses fones. Se tivesse pagado 5480, ainda continuaria achando que paguei barato.

Quando comprei esses fones fiz uma primeira avaliação aos poucos dias, falando maravilhas deles.Bom, agora já passaram-se alguns meses de uso e vou atualizar essa avaliação.E o seguinte, depois de muitas horas diária curtindo meus 1more, só posso não só confirmar minha primeira avaliação, mas aumentar ela. A cada dia esses aparelhos melhoram um pouco mais. Não experimentei outros fones nos últimos anos desses que chamam high top, tipo Bosé, Sony, etc. Nem precisso. Me conheço muito bem, e duvido muito que nenhum aparelho possa ficar nem perto das sensações que me dam meus 1more evo.Já tive na vida muitos artículos considerados de luxo: relógios tag Heuer, carros alfa romeo, e por aí. Jamais, nunca até fiz uma compra tão satisfatória como está. Paguei 548R$ por esses fones. Se tivesse pagado 5480, ainda continuaria achando que paguei barato.