Review on 🎧 VOHECHS Triple Driver In-Ear Earphones - High Resolution Headphones with Bass-driven Sound, MEMS Microphone, In-line Remote - Enhanced High Fidelity for Smartphones, PC, Tablet by Jessica Hall

Many headphone lovers will recognize that these are shameless replicas of the Sennheiser IE800, IEM's top-end high-end model that launched in 2013 for around $900. I bought a pair back then and literally adored them for a couple of years (and included a photo of them next to VOHECHS). But IEM technology has advanced rapidly and now I have several pairs of IEMs that sound better than the IE800 and cost around $300 or less. I have avoided copies like these VOHECS due to the stigma attached to appropriating another company's design... there have been many fake copies of the IE800 in the past and everyone has concluded that they are terrible. It's believed (by some on the internet) that in-ear headphones like the ones we're testing today should be made in the same factory as illegal copies. I don't know if that's true, but there are variations that make it clear that these aren't fakes, but a homage. Anyway, sorry for the long explanation, but I thought we should be clear from the start that these IEMs are a bit sketchy when it comes to intellectual property. In any case, they differ from Sennheiser in their larger size and driver configuration. The Senns have a dynamic driver and they each have a dynamic driver and two balanced armature drivers. The wearing comfort is extraordinary for me. Their small size and slim shape are perfect for my ear. I can and wear them all night. You look great too. I don't think they're made of space-age ceramics like the Senns... seem to be more metallic. The overall look is sleek and premium, except perhaps where the cable connects to the IEM. It looks a bit unremarkable, but that doesn't really matter. The MMCX connectors are very tight, which is good. The cable looks like a failed attempt to replicate the look and feel of the original Sennheiser Kevlar cable. It's not like any other headphone cable; it is thin and stretchy and easily tangles. Since it's detachable, you can replace the cord with something less horrific, but be careful: most replacement cords have preformed bends to fit over your ears. This is one of the few IEMS pairs that is worn with the cable straight down, so you'll have to find a replacement cable without ear hooks or ear folds. The 45" cable is perfect for portability, and the 40" extension (bright red, doesn't match anything else) gives you plenty of room to dance. A microphone adapter is also included so you can use the headphones with a sound card or device with a separate microphone input. However, you don't need it for phones and most laptops. Finally, the box includes a nice, versatile zip case and 7 different pairs of silicone tips so you can find the best fit. The outer diameter of the hole is 6.5mm wide. The tips aren't anything special, but I generally prefer them and they do a good job of providing a good seal. A good seal is crucial if you want bass. The one-star reviewer who talks about the lack of bass didn't get a good seal. This is true of all IEMs: you need to choose a tip that completely encloses your ear to get the best (and sometimes any) bass. So how do they sound? I've been listening all along on the Fiio M15 DAP with Revain Music Hi Res as the source, and for just $50 these headphones sound fantastic. Seriously, the bass isn't as technically clean as the IE800, but it's still pretty good and there's plenty of it. Bassists won't miss bass; In fact, people who don't like bass should stay away. But here I like the mids best. They are clear, musical and very funny. The highs are pretty good too; there are sparks and air. Overall, they're tuned to Harmon's purpose, perhaps with a little boost in the lower bass. Let's just say I prefer listening to them to my $900 IE 800s. They have all the comfort and simplicity of the Senns, but I find the setup a lot more fun. Nothing about the sound disappoints me; they are in heavy rotation along with my much more expensive headphones from Fiio, Tin Hifi etc. Of course, they're not that well made, but they cost $50. These 8 year old IE800s can now be bought for around $200. I would recommend these VOHECS all day to a used pair of IE800's just for the sound and good deal. So is it a miracle? Well, the manufacturer has cut corners. The cable is probably the worst I've ever used. It works well, but it just feels cheap. I think that in attempting to copy the Senns the manufacturer was forced to settle for slightly lower quality than the perfectly adequate standard cables you would normally find in similarly priced IEMs. You can replace the cables for about $15. Just make sure you get MMCX connection cables without a preformed ear bend. (The microphone was not checked, I do not have a phone with a headphone jack). Incidentally, changing the cables does not change the sound, no matter what they are made of. I know people have convinced themselves that the cable matters, but the science is clear that any differences are infinitesimal and inaudible unless the cable is actually defective. Buy any cable you like because they all sound the same, despite what the cable companies tell you. The rest of the presentation is a little sloppy; for example, the odd red extension cord that looks like it came from a set of gaming headphones, or an unbranded universal carrying case. But I don't care about those things for $50. TL; Tuning harmonies with punchier basses is fun and exciting. At this price there are no pitfalls. I am very excited to add this to my collection and would recommend it to anyone looking for an IEM under $100. This is a great time for IEM enthusiasts.