MA450i:
What really sets them apart from others in their price range is the sound quality. Testing the MA450i earphones, the high and low frequencies were nicely balanced without sounding flabby. There was plenty of dimension and detail, making it sound as though instruments were in distinct positions around the listener, and it was easy to pick out specific sounds like fingers plucking a guitar string.
MA450i:
They don’t carry a musician’s name, they don’t come in a dozen sparkly colors, and you won’t find them in many stores, so it’s easy to overlook RHA earphones — which is a pity.
These relatively inexpensive earphones offer an awful lot for the money — the money being $40 to $50.
Developed in sunny Glasgow by a division of Reid Heath Acoustics, the in-ear earphones come in two models only, the $40 MA350 and the $50 MA450i, which is available in either black or white. The “I” denotes it’s made for use with the iPhone and has a microphone built in.
Quality for the price is fantastic. The earpieces are made of aluminum, have fabric-covered cables that transfer much less noise than most, and come with seven sets of dual-density silicon ear tips.
A sure tipoff that these are well built is that they come with a three-year guarantee.
What really sets them apart from others in their price range is the sound quality. Testing the MA450i earphones, the high and low frequencies were nicely balanced without sounding flabby. There was plenty of dimension and detail, making it sound as though instruments were in distinct positions around the listener, and it was easy to pick out specific sounds like fingers plucking a guitar string.
While pleasingly lively, they do not have the kind of exaggerated sound that can be tiring over time. These are easy to use for hours at a clip. But they are not the best choice if you treasure hammering bass and screeching guitars.
The other pair in the line is the MA350, which lacks a microphone but is suitable for any device with a 3.5-millimeter phone jack. They should sound nearly identical to the 450s.
The 450s are available through Apple online and in stores, and the 350s through Amazon.
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