The packaging makes a good impression and you've already during unpacking feel to have received a quality product. Also, the entire scope of supply completely convincing level, sophisticated design and packed:
- DX 160 iE In-ear headphones (cable length 30cm)
- Jack extension cable with clip (cable length 90cm)
- 7 + 1 pairs of ear inserts (for perfect fit)
- Jack Y-adapter (for connecting multiple headphones)
- Storage bag (solid material)
- Eartips -
The total of 8 pairs of ear inserts allow the perfect fit for each ear. 7 of which are made of soft rubber and in a variety of sizes and shapes, one is made easily moldable foam ("comply foam eartips"), which perfectly fits into virtually any inner ear - unfortunately they distort my opinion the sound too much. The rubber inserts have proven to me to be the optimum.
- Cables, extension cords & Clip -
The cable itself is a kind of very narrow ribbon cable, which appears delicate at first a little. It is easy to bend, and therefore relatively "agile" and to use diverse, unfortunately it feels it can relatively quickly lead to a cable break. Cable noise or rustling I could not tell.
The cable extension makes little sense in my eyes, because the cable of the headphones is essential itself with 30cm too short for any application and you need the extension anyway, the advantage, however, is that you can extend the cable length required.
The clip is a useful addition if you use the headphones for instance when running, so that the cable does not umherbaumelt uncontrollably.
- Processing & feel -
The headset is very lightweight and sits comfortably in the hand. The drive can be very valuable and well made. Visually and in hand headphones are a true delight.
The comfort is very high, even after several hours makes you no unpleasant pressure.
- The Sound -
The most important aspect, of course, a headphone is undoubtedly the sound. Here the headphones can convince very well, despite an in-ear model.
Basically, you will find a powerful bass, as generally is the case with in-ear headphones. This is however defined, not too strong and pleasantly inserted into the sound. The foam inserts bass is unfortunately much too strong and superimposed the sound unpleasant - for "Bass Heads' or electronic music styles, this can also be seen as an advantage.
The centers are pleasant present and not tinny or similar, the highs are balanced and not too narrow.
In addition, the headphones are extremely hard level. Even with significantly higher volume remains the balanced and defined sound and confident as before - with small volume, they remain also detail litter.
The spatial representation I find extremely surprising for in-ear headphones. It is managed to produce a good, spacious sound, individual instruments can be good places.
Were heard all styles of music, from electro over dubstep, indie to rock, jazz to brass band music, everything sounds convincing.
- Conclusion -
+ Acute sound - balanced, clear and pleasant
+ Processing - look and feel are excellent
+ Comfort - very good, even after hours of use
+ Accessory Pack - extremely Comprehensive and useful
+ Value for money - excellent, there is probably nothing better to the 100
- Quality of the cable - could beat negative zubuche in frequent use
- Comply Foam Eartips - this distorts the sound to me personally very and therefore they are for me, unfortunately no use, and the comfort was not as good as initially expected
= A very good headphones, the sound can compete even with its big brothers. For this price you will find hardly anything better on the market. A strong buy recommendation for people who travel a lot and at the same time attach importance to a good sound.
