iPad earphones

[eksiil]

apologies if this should prove to be well-trodden ground. I find myself every now and then listening to Tidal (hifi strength) on an iPad with the simplest of earpods. I suspect there are better-sounding alternatives. I'd be grateful for any informed suggestions.

[Alex_UK]

My favourite in ear phones for the past couple of years have been Sony MDR-EX450AP - usually around 30 quid on Amazon, and as long as you don’t mind wires (they have a 3.5mm jack) surprisingly good. I’ve lost too many pairs of headphones to justify spending much more! Tell you what, buy a pair, and if you’re not happy with them I’ll buy them off you for what you pay for them - no risk guarantee!

[Spectral Morn]

apologies if this should prove to be well-trodden ground. I find myself every now and then listening to Tidal (hifi strength) on an iPad with the simplest of earpods. I suspect there are better-sounding alternatives. I'd be grateful for any informed suggestions.

I would look for an Audioquest DragonFly Black or Red (Red is better) and the Apple lightning to USB adaptor. That will give you an excellent set up for super headphone listening in a fairly simple plug and play way. With a mini jack to two phono adapator you can also hook the ipad/AudioQuest DragonFly up to your hifi as well, works well.

The DragonFly Red drives headphone well too.

Here are my experiences with it....

http://www.adventuresinhifiaudio.com/11/12/2018/audioquest-dragonfly-red-diminutive-super-star/

[struth]

Lots of ways, some expensive. I think Alex, s idea is decent. If wires bother you then go Bluetooth.

[mikmas]

apologies if this should prove to be well-trodden ground. I find myself every now and then listening to Tidal (hifi strength) on an iPad with the simplest of earpods. I suspect there are better-sounding alternatives. I'd be grateful for any informed suggestions.

Just to make a few concrete suggestions ..

I have used earbud type phones for yonks with iPad and iPhone - the first ones I had being a pair of Apple own brand that were actually very good.
Oldest ones I still have are a pair of low end wired Sennheiser (the model number escapes me) - sound great and at least ten years old, so they were built to last :thumbsup:

Most recent are a pair of (Scottish made) RHS MA650 - Bluetooth, good but short battery life - £41.99 on offer:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/RHA-MA650-Android-Ear-Headphones-Black/dp/B074QQC5CT

(oops - these are the Android version, mine are for Mac)

Also a pair of wired Lindy Chromo following an AoS recommendation - very cheap at £12.99 but actually quite good:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/LINDY-20381-CROMO-IEM-75-Earphones/dp/B00A8MEJNY

Most important thing is making sure you have the tips most suited to your ears both in terms of fit and material - I've found it can make a hell of a difference to the sound.

[eksiil]

many thanks to all, will start exploring.

cheers

ahto

[steve-z]

Take a look at the range of KZ IEMs they have something for all tastes and pockets. I have some of the KZ ES4s which are at the budget end(£15) which I find excellent.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190831/0ae001d337dfdbfb72646ec8fff0c24e.jpg


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[Bluedroog]

I tend to use Shure IEM

[Bethelcat]

I tend to use Shure IEM

+1 for Shure SE series: more you pay the better they get and they use detachable cords so can readily be converted to Bluetooth