(IEMs) Xiaomi Pistons on amazon

#1

enigma

0 Frags – +

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00HUNUOJW

$24.99 and hands down the best value IEMs

they're finally in stock now and eligible for prime

review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/xiaomi-pistons-2-0-mk301

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00HUNUOJW?tag=teamfortresst-20

$24.99 and hands down the best value IEMs

they're finally in stock now and eligible for prime

review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/xiaomi-pistons-2-0-mk301

#2

hithere

-3 Frags – +

if only i had the money atm

#3

MasterKuni

1 Frags – +

From what I've read, these are probably the best IEMs this side of $50. Very good value if you want decent sound on the cheap cheap.

#4

tooth

3 Frags – +

I have them and can confirm that they are amazing, not just for the price. Combined with the foam tips of your choice they come close to what I imagine in the perfect workout IEMs: cheap, durable build, decent isolation, enhanced bass with clear everything else, and a mic with an Android remote.

I probably sound like a fanboy but man, I'm buying a backup pair right now.

I have them and can confirm that they are amazing, not just for the price. Combined with the foam tips of your choice they come close to what I imagine in the perfect workout IEMs: cheap, durable build, decent isolation, enhanced bass with clear everything else, and a mic with an Android remote.

I probably sound like a fanboy but man, I'm buying a backup pair right now.

#5

atmo

0 Frags – +

smart person would advice A+

#6

Wreath

2 Frags – +

they actually smell like chocolate when i opened them, i thought people were kidding

theyre also pretty good too i guess

they actually smell like chocolate when i opened them, i thought people were kidding

theyre also pretty good too i guess

#7

alfa

4 Frags – +

they don't ship to canada, fuck

#8

PapaSmurf323

-3 Frags – +

I use the Bose IE2 at work

#9

wac

1 Frags – +

if only paypal worked with amazon *cries*

#10

Magistraal

-4 Frags – +

alfathey don't ship to canada, fuck

Try amazon.co.uk, I think they ship almost anywhere idk how the system works.

[quote=alfa]they don't ship to canada, fuck[/quote]
Try amazon.co.uk, I think they ship almost anywhere idk how the system works.

#11

meb

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toothI have them and can confirm that they are amazing, not just for the price. Combined with the foam tips of your choice they come close to what I imagine in the perfect workout IEMs: cheap, durable build, decent isolation, enhanced bass with clear everything else, and a mic with an Android remote.

I probably sound like a fanboy but man, I'm buying a backup pair right now.

what's your recommendation for foam tips? I own a pair of these, but I don't find myself wearing them often due to comfort

[quote=tooth]I have them and can confirm that they are amazing, not just for the price. Combined with the foam tips of your choice they come close to what I imagine in the perfect workout IEMs: cheap, durable build, decent isolation, enhanced bass with clear everything else, and a mic with an Android remote.

I probably sound like a fanboy but man, I'm buying a backup pair right now.[/quote]
what's your recommendation for foam tips? I own a pair of these, but I don't find myself wearing them often due to comfort

#12

WARHURYEAH

1 Frags – +

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headset-Earphone-Microphone-Collector-Smartphones/dp/B00J3H7T28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408368951&sr=8-1&keywords=Xiaomi+Pistons

Are these ones the legit ones?

If they are I'm getting them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headset-Earphone-Microphone-Collector-Smartphones/dp/B00J3H7T28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408368951&sr=8-1&keywords=Xiaomi+Pistons

Are these ones the legit ones?

If they are I'm getting them.

#13

Dave_

0 Frags – +

Holy shit
yeah I'm gonna buy these soon.

#14

MasterKuni

3 Frags – +

By the way, if the Pistons aren't available in your area, you can get the Sennheiser CX 300 instead. They have nearly identical frequency responses.

#15

atmo

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MasterKuniBy the way, if the Pistons aren't available in your area, you can get the Sennheiser CX 300 instead. They have nearly identical frequency responses.

pls go

[quote=MasterKuni]By the way, if the Pistons aren't available in your area, you can get the Sennheiser CX 300 instead. They have nearly identical frequency responses.[/quote]
pls go

#16

MasterKuni

3 Frags – +

atmopls go

Good refutation. This chart is provided by Xiaomi themselves

http://cdn.head-fi.org/6/60/900x900px-LL-60814774_20131128927451889728.jpeg

[quote=atmo]pls go[/quote]

Good refutation. This chart is provided by Xiaomi themselves

[img]http://cdn.head-fi.org/6/60/900x900px-LL-60814774_20131128927451889728.jpeg[/img]

#17

atmo

-4 Frags – +

frequency response != sounds the same

cx300s are garbage

frequency response != sounds the same

cx300s are garbage

#18

Teapot_

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MasterKuniBy the way, if the Pistons aren't available in your area, you can get the Sennheiser CX 300 instead. They have nearly identical frequency responses.

can vouch for the cx300s, they're great, I'm on my 3rd pair atm.

will probably get these too cause the mic could be handy.

[quote=MasterKuni]By the way, if the Pistons aren't available in your area, you can get the Sennheiser CX 300 instead. They have nearly identical frequency responses.[/quote]

can vouch for the cx300s, they're great, I'm on my 3rd pair atm.

will probably get these too cause the mic could be handy.

#19

Acooma

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wacif only paypal worked with amazon *cries*

You can go on gyft and buy a digital gift card with paypal and use that on amazon if you'd really like to, i've done it that way before.

[quote=wac]if only paypal worked with amazon *cries*[/quote]

You can go on gyft and buy a digital gift card with paypal and use that on amazon if you'd really like to, i've done it that way before.

#20

MasterKuni

11 Frags – +

atmofrequency response != sounds the same

cx300s are garbage

You're totally right. Frequency response won't tell you whether headphones sound the same, but it's a good start. There are other factors you need to consider like the total harmonic distortion, impedance, and square wave response. Thankfully, the good people on the internet have done all the hard work for us.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/XiaomiPiston2.pdf
http://www.headphone.com/pages/build-a-graph (Sennheiser CX-300)

While they are not the same, they exhibit very similar measurement characteristics across the board.

[quote=atmo]frequency response != sounds the same

cx300s are garbage[/quote]

You're totally right. Frequency response won't tell you whether headphones sound the same, but it's a good start. There are other factors you need to consider like the total harmonic distortion, impedance, and square wave response. Thankfully, the good people on the internet have done all the hard work for us.

http://www.innerfidelity.com/images/XiaomiPiston2.pdf
http://www.headphone.com/pages/build-a-graph (Sennheiser CX-300)

While they are not the same, they exhibit very similar measurement characteristics across the board.

#21

downpour

24 Frags – +

i feel like kuni just dunked on everyone but i cant tell because this lingo is a little too much for me

#22

Setsul

21 Frags – +

Can confirm, kuni just dunked on atmo.

#23

mathsad

7 Frags – +

bought these after a recommendation from lange, excellent iems.

#24

atmo

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SetsulCan confirm, kuni just dunked on atmo.

but my reputation D:

[quote=Setsul]Can confirm, kuni just dunked on atmo.[/quote]
but my reputation D:

#25

DanceNumber

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alfathey don't ship to canada, fuck

saw the price, got so excited i didnt read the thread. Tried to order. Fuck canada sometimes man..

[quote=alfa]they don't ship to canada, fuck[/quote]

saw the price, got so excited i didnt read the thread. Tried to order. Fuck canada sometimes man..

#26

Rick

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buy from the seller boat2014 on amazon or they are most likely fake

fakes are rampant because of how popular these things have got, if the seller is selling cheaper than $20 dont buy it

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00M7S03PA/ref=sr_1_16?m=A8ZZ2DH8OWIF&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1408387982&sr=1-16

buy from the seller boat2014 on amazon or they are most likely fake

fakes are rampant because of how popular these things have got, if the seller is selling cheaper than $20 dont buy it

http://www.amazon.com/Original-Xiaomi-Earphone-Headphone-Smartphone/dp/B00M7S03PA/ref=sr_1_16?m=A8ZZ2DH8OWIF&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1408387982&sr=1-16&tag=teamfortresst-20

#27

Bloom

1 Frags – +

Just received mine today :)

http://i.imgur.com/PNW4uwN.jpg

Just received mine today :)
[img]http://i.imgur.com/PNW4uwN.jpg[/img]

#28

Bonkers

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So are there any legit ones in europe? I thought it's these but they ship from Hong Kong so i don't know
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headset-Earphone-Microphone-Collector-Smartphones/dp/B00J3H7T28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408368951&sr=8-1&keywords=Xiaomi+Pistons

#29

Rick

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BonkersSo are there any legit ones in europe? I thought it's these but they ship from Hong Kong so i don't know
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headset-Earphone-Microphone-Collector-Smartphones/dp/B00J3H7T28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408368951&sr=8-1&keywords=Xiaomi+Pistons

not sure, the UK site is different.

just read the reviews from each particular seller and make sure its more than USD $20 its a big giveaway with fakes that are priced just slightly cheaper

[quote=Bonkers]So are there any legit ones in europe? I thought it's these but they ship from Hong Kong so i don't know
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Headset-Earphone-Microphone-Collector-Smartphones/dp/B00J3H7T28/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1408368951&sr=8-1&keywords=Xiaomi+Pistons[/quote]

not sure, the UK site is different.

just read the reviews from each particular seller and make sure its more than USD $20 its a big giveaway with fakes that are priced just slightly cheaper

#30

Tresh

2 Frags – +

a weird question but could someone tell me how to replace the covers of the headphone with one smaller?