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Brainwavz M5 Earphones $30 after 5% Discount - Free Fedex Next Day Delivery

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Brainwavz M5 Earphones $30 after 5% Discount - Free Fedex Next Day Delivery
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bottomcoughs on 17/11/2012 - 16:49 mp4nation.net (307 clicks)
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Another Brainwavz deal.

Having owned most of their products, I think this is just as good a deal as the non-mic M4. It's a more refined version of the old M1 and M2 making it a fantastic "fun" sounding IEM for the price. If you love electronica, R&B, hip-hop, house and those kind of music, this will suit you better than the M4.

It is copper in colour though if that bothers you.

Review - http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-263-iems-co… (search for Brainwavz M5)

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  • padfoot07 on 17/11/2012 - 16:51
    +3

    nice

  • kabigon on 17/11/2012 - 17:00

    strain relief is excellent all around and the new L-plug seems very durable

    Might finally be time to buy some earphones > $5, I've resisted because I'm always wearing them out too quickly but this price looks worth the risk.

  • ycon on 17/11/2012 - 17:05

    These bassier than the M4's?

    • bottomcoughs on 17/11/2012 - 17:40

      Yes but it is not bloated. The highs are not as clear as the M4, which is why this is suited for bass-heavy music.

      • cwongtech on 17/11/2012 - 17:51

        The M4 are considered "clear"? O_O
        I find them to sound like as if they have a radio-speaker effect that masks the underlying SQ..
        I'm not sure why, highly noticeable when I switch from a better audio product (not IEMs) to the M4s and the radio-speaker effect is slightly noticeable after my ears recalibrate to listen to the M4s.
        Definitely prefer the Feels Pro 9000 over the Brainwavz M4 (yes.. I know dynamic vs BA drivers.. but I definitely wouldn't have paid $69.50RRP on the M4, alright with $26.90 but wouldn't jump-for-joy over them)

        Anyone else having this issue?

        • scarface on 17/11/2012 - 21:12
          +1

          @cwongtech - My $9 Sony phones I got from Target beats the M4 Hands down, and I mean it's as noticeable as getting hit with a Brick!

          Dunno the rest of the range but that $40 was money down the drain as far as I am concerned!

        • cwongtech on 17/11/2012 - 22:43

          I was really surprised by this comment,
          http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84049#comment-1094700
          Also
          http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84049#comment-1094324
          http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84049#comment-1094259

          Definitely the CX300s (legit ones) would have wooped the M4s. I would whole-heartedly disagree with the m4s "urinate over these" (in reference to CX300s). I have CX300s on me right now, in comparison, the CX300s definitely are much cleaner and clearer.
          In comparison to the Feels Pro 900, I would say CX300s are on par with them, although it is slightly different most likely due to the CX300s being dynamic drivers and the Feels Pro 900 being BA drivers. I personally like the CX300s better than the Feels Pro 900, the bass is a little more emphasised with the CX300s but definitely there is no reduced-clarity in the treble tradeoffs happening.

          I don't know whether the people who are praising the M4s have really heard other audio products (as they claim), or whether the M4s we got are just faulty with their terrible sound quality.

        • bottomcoughs on 17/11/2012 - 23:27

          @scarface: Just checking that you didn't get the mic version and plugged it into your cellphone? Older phones that don't support the TRRS connector will put out distorted audio. Try them on your PC and see if they sound the same.

        • cwongtech on 18/11/2012 - 00:21

          I've got the mic version - plugged into an iPod Touch 3 + PC, both have a radio-speaker muffling effect on the sound quality :|

        • scarface on 18/11/2012 - 02:46

          @bottomcoughs, I do have the Mic version - tried it with my Sony Xperia and my iPod - same. Not that it distorts, just sounds really half full.

          Just tried it with my PC…horrible. Even the Dell Precision speaker sounds better. Wish I could send them back!

        • erd on 18/11/2012 - 08:51

          Hi scarface,

          As I told you in my reply to your pm, you can.

        • mickeyjuiceman on 18/11/2012 - 10:22

          Reading through comments here over the years, most people on OzBargain have never heard a decent set of headphones, as they don't sell them for $20, so they have no concept of what good quality sound really is.

        • p1owz0r on 18/11/2012 - 13:59
          -1

          I switched directly from cx300 to m4 and the sound is so much better on the m4, I'm amazed anyone would think otherwise. I stand by my urination comment.

        • cwongtech on 18/11/2012 - 15:52

          @p1owz0r
          Where did you get your CX300s from..? Unless you are 100% sure they are genuine (not an eBay seller with a high rating), you can't really compare unknown legit-status cx300s with MP4nation M4s.

          Reading through comments here over the years, most people on OzBargain have never heard a decent set of headphones, as they don't sell them for $20, so they have no concept of what good quality sound really is.

          Completely agree with this, using stock apple earphones is definitely not a great 'base' comparison.
          Also due to the inconsistent products (gems and lemons) being pumped out by brands (e.g. ATH-M50, apparently a few variants exist) and hence the mixed reviews. The Sennheiser HD228s were also inconsistent, both from Sennheiser Australia, the sound quality on the second was definitely inferior to the first. I'm not sure why their sound quality is rated so low, but the sound produced by the HD228s are quite similar to the ATH-M50s (both burned in), with the ATH-M50s having a more pronounced bass. Comfort wise… HD228 wins without a doubt, this is due to the ATH-M50s being a full-sized headphone (and the non-existent headband padding + pleather earcups that make your ears sweat). Not sure how much one should spend to have a decent set of headphones though.

          Wow at the negs on the not-so-positive-about-brainwavz-M4-posts, we're just giving my opinion on the M4 (mic). Perhaps I got a lemon, but it looks like if we did.. it's not uncommon. Definitely am not purchasing another brainwavz product blindly.

          Wish I could send them back!

          Me too.

          Not that it distorts, just sounds really half full.

          It sounds to me as if there's a built-in equalizer/effect in the IEMs that make it have this weird radio-speaker overlay, I can definitely hear the decent SQ underneath it though.

          Looks like I should've read this before I jumped on the bandwagon and got these.
          http://www.okaygeek.com/blog/brainwavz-m4-in-ear-headphones-…

        • p1owz0r on 18/11/2012 - 18:04
          -1

          My cx300s were purchased Australian retail in jb hi fi, so there is no way they are not genuine. I've also has cx150 from dixons in the uk, also pretty average. All I can think is that you need to burn in your m4, a colleague of mine got m5 and they sounded absolute crap until they had one hour plus of use, my m4 were fine out of the box. People who are complaining about too much bass just doesn't sound right, they have a pretty balanced signature, whereas the m5 is more bassy.

          Re the guy claiming that no one on here knows headphones because you can't get decent ones for $20, check out head fi ratings of m4 versus other more expensive offerings. M4 are renowned as being in the top few iem in the $50 price range and many experts back this up. Excuse me if I believe them over your throw away one liner. Plus who are you to make sweeping generalisations about people on this site?

        • cwongtech on 18/11/2012 - 18:16

          People who are complaining about too much bass just doesn't sound right, they have a pretty balanced signature, whereas the m5 is more bassy.

          Mine just has a radio-speaker effect/overlay that's clearly masking underlying decent SQ

          Re the guy claiming that no one on here knows headphones because you can't get decent ones for $20, check out head fi ratings of m4 versus other more expensive offerings.

          Head-Fi is a massive collective community, you also have trash-posters obsessed with a product talking up their favourite product to godly-status, in doing so missing out some cons (ATH-M50's headband). Always take reviews from head-fi with a grain of salt, you also have to take into account a large majority posters on the internet may have only used stock-earphones before, anything they use after it is almost immediately guaranteed to be better, as well as the inconsistent products being pumped out of factories by brands.
          Also have to take into consideration the different types of music each reviewer uses (you have the bassheads, dubstep addicts, people who enjoy classical/lots of instrumental)
          You never really truly enjoy the high sound quality of an audio product unless you move up, or right after you switch from a lower-tier to a higher-tier product, it's the same reason why Beats are so successful.

          Plus who are you to make sweeping generalisations about people on this site?

          Perhaps they have had other audio equipment, I've got perfect pitch myself from 8 years of piano. What audio gear have you had apart from CX300s, CX150s, and a M4?
          IEMs can never produce the same audio quality as proper headphones due to the size limitation, definitely not within the same price range at least.
          Also in response to the "sweeping generalisations", it can be made due to the "deals" being posted, the only decent one would have been the Adidas Sennheiser HD25s (personally have not heard from a HD25 before but if you want to take HeadFi's recommendations without any doubt, then it's in top 10 or so).

          From http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/84195#comment-1096918
          Also http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/80566#comment-1038173
          It looks like you are one of those "obsessed with a product" posters.
          I will burn my M4s in for a day and reassess my opinion.

          For those interested, from the MP4 Nation's comments on facebook, there seems to be a 30 day refund policy if you're not happy with them (the M4s, or this deal's M5s). Downside is you most likely will have to pay shipping to mail these back to Hongkong.

        • p1owz0r on 18/11/2012 - 20:46
          -1

          You're dismissing one online reviewer and endorsing another - at the end of the day it's all just guys with opinions and keyboards.

          Yeah I like this product and I will endorse it if I choose to, people can listen or they can ignore me at their prerogative.

          Perfect pitch by the way….lol

        • cwongtech on 18/11/2012 - 21:00

          Yeah I like this product and I will endorse it if I choose to, people can listen or they can ignore me at their prerogative.
          Perfect pitch by the way….lol

          You haven't answered my question. What other audio gear have you got? Also, since one of the Head-fi.org people claim perfect pitch is some sort of qualification, I will too, since you like to use head-fi's reviews.

          You're dismissing one online reviewer and endorsing another - at the end of the day it's all just guys with opinions and keyboards.

          It's guys with opinions and different backgrounds in terms of what they own and what they have heard, hence the comment from Mic Cullen about people here on OzBargain knowing what is truly high SQ.

        • cwongtech on 18/11/2012 - 23:47

          Yeah I like this product and I will endorse it if I choose to, people can listen or they can ignore me at their prerogative.

          It is exactly what I did, without researching further, because I saw your 'urinate over cx300s' comment and decided to try out the m4s. As I said, not sure if your comment is based purely on the cx150, cx300 and a pair of m4s that you have owned, or maybe the m4s I currently own are duds (and if this is the case, looks like I'm not the only one, quality control issues maybe), or they really are just bad, talked up by people who only own $30 audio equipment (low standards/expectations).

          People can also choose to read what I post.
          Audio equipment currently in my hands: sennheiser hd228, audio technica ath-m50s, sennheiser cx300, feels pro 900, brainwavz m4 (mic, burned in)
          I don't claim to be an audiophile, but the way I see M4s being talked up in OzB is a bit concerning.
          At this point in time - would not recommend the M4s for $25. It also looks like these negative comments for the M4 are rustling your jimmies

        • cwongtech on 24/11/2012 - 20:21

          No, your claims of these being the best is flawed and questioning others' opinions makes your opinions undervalued (as they should be for now) since it seems you do not have any other headphones worthy of mention.

          Update from mp4nation: My M4's fell apart after a slight tug (driver housing separated with very little force) while trying to pull off the comply tips. New M4s (hopefully better) will be sent as soon as backordered stock is received.

  • The Quote Train on 17/11/2012 - 17:16

    Thanks very much for this.

    I recently accidently threw my Brainwave M2's onto my neighbours roof one drunken evening, so it's nice to be able to replace them so cheaply.

    Can't believe I paid ~100 for the M2's in May from a .au store..

    • The Quote Train on 17/11/2012 - 17:18

      Any idea when we'll get these? Tuesday?

      • mykii on 17/11/2012 - 17:21
        +1

        I ordered 2 pairs of M4s from the last deal. Ordered on Wednesday, shipped on Friday, arrived on Tuesday.

      • baicai on 17/11/2012 - 18:11

        I ordered 1 pair of M4 on 11th November from last deal, now it's still processing~

        • mykii on 17/11/2012 - 18:28

          What was your payment method?

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/11/2012 - 18:31

    they need to put up a next day fedex offer for the m3's

  • mickeyjuiceman on 17/11/2012 - 18:39
    +2

    I ordered the M4s last time around. Delivery and service very good, not very good sounding headphones - very bass-heavy, not very good elsewhere either. Weird looking EQ on Poweramp to try to make them sound half-decent. (And I'd forgotten how bad IEMs were to use as a phone headset :-)

    • cwongtech on 17/11/2012 - 19:55
      +1

      Ah, so at least someone else agrees with me they're not very good sounding headphones.
      Agree with good delivery and service though.

      • mickeyjuiceman on 17/11/2012 - 20:09
        +1

        Well, I wasn't expecting too much for the money, and I guess they're OK given how little I paid. They're a lot better than the garbage that comes with a phone, though.

        Just not very good in absolute terms :-)

        • The Quote Train on 17/11/2012 - 20:57

          I don't know too much about this range of ear phones in terms of the quality difference between models, but I found the M2's particularly good for what they were.

    • bottomcoughs on 17/11/2012 - 20:03
      +2

      My personal preference are the M1 and M2 over the M4 having owned all of them before. Since the M5 is supposed to sound better than the M1/M2, I can only guess that this will be better than the M4 if you didn't like M4's sound signature.

  • atlas on 17/11/2012 - 19:05
    +1

    Highly recommend the R1s from the other deal. Nice amount of bass.

  • bonus999 on 18/11/2012 - 02:40

    You pay what you get!
    I own a M5 but it is not impressive enough to say it is a good earphones. For a cheap earphone replacement, it's fine.
    I read a lot reviews online before my purchase, most of them said M5's sound quality is good and the build quality is better compare with those previous models in the same brand. Yes, they are true, in terms of $30-50 dollars grade standard.
    About the build quality, don't make the word "better" and copper looks fool you because it still not in a good build quality and the main problem of their earphone is the wire!
    Another thing I don't really like and most of the reviews didn't mentions are the level of comfort…not comfortable at all.
    i will recommend to say your money for a better one out there.

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