Echobox Nomad N1a Titanium in-Ear Monitor (IEM) Earbuds – Tangle-Free Cable, in-Line Mic Headphones for Musicians & Gamers, Compatible with Android

Wow - where to begin! It’s obvious from the start, by looking at the packaging and the care put into the presentation of the Nomads, that you’re about to experience quality, well crafted sound. I’m very particular about the fit of my earphones and haven’t found a pair that I feel comfortable with - until now. These are impossibly light and minimalist in fit, and right away I noticed that I hardly felt them on. I love the tangle free cable and the sleek look of the inline mic/remote. The Nomads come with various different size tips as well as a set of Comply tips that I love, because I’ve always had difficulty keeping buds in. They also come with different filters to customize your sound, but the ones they come pre fitted withsound incredible, so I’ve yet to try the others. These earphones have such clean sound. There’s so much detail in the sound, and I tired them with several genres. There’s plenty of bass for listening to rap, and they sound equally impressive and rich with instrumentals and EDM as well. I’m so glad I decided to pull the trigger on these and no longer have to hunt for the perfect earphones. Thank you Echobox!

The headphones sound great and are super comfortable, but I had an issue with mine and tried contacting customer support only to find out the phone number on their website is some random lady not attached with the company and they don't respond to emails.

Right out of the box these things are very comfortable and sound great!Highly recommended.

Can you use them on an airplane movie?

First of all, you should know the current price is closeout pricing. These originally went for $300, and were considered worth that price by reviewers.Whether these IEMS are actually worth $300 is kind of a moot point, as the current price is 1/3rd of that.Second thing you should know is the company went-bottom up, so any support issues past 30 days, you're on your own.Third thing you should know is, these are not basshead IEMS. They have a balanced tuning which emphasizes clarity, texture and detail. The dynamic range can go down to 15khz which is well within the sub-bass region, but the focus is more on accentuated treble. There is bass, but it's crisp and tight and does not drown out the mids.If any of these things are dealbreakers for you, move on.I'm not going to say too much about build quality and packaging as these are both excellent and other online reviewers have covered this extensively. The short of it is build is excellent and you get a nice accessory package including multiple ear tips, three interchangable filters, and a detachable MMCX cable.These are extremely lightweight and comfortable despite the metal build. There are pre-shaped earhooks which provide a comfortable fit. I recommend using the Comply foam tips for the best seal which will also give you the most bass, when combined with the black filter.The high point of these IEMS is the sound quality, which is immersive and comparable, maybe even better, than some over-the-ear designs. The imaging is 3-D with a wide and tall soundstage. Instrumental sdeparation is above-average, even on complex tracks, these never sound muddy.Upon first listen thesy sound tight and the treble sounds spikey. But after putting on the Comply tips and the black filter and burning them in a bit, they open up nicely, so don't worry about that.I'd describe the sound signature as a mix between fun and technical. These are not neutral reference headphones or bassmonsters. But they avoid the imprecisions of lower-tier IEMS. The treble can be sparkly but never becomes sibilant.They fit better and more comfortably than other IEMS i own" the TRN V80, Tin Audio T2, and Echoboox Finder. In terms of comparison, the V80s have more bass but also more sibilance and are less ergonomic in terms of fit, the T2's have a more neutral sound and are notably heavier in weight, meaning more-fatiguing. The Finder is close in terms of sonic signature, but the Nomads are improved in just about every area, and are engineered for more-controlled highs, as well as a much better fit. While these other IEMs cost a fraction of the Nomad's price, the Nomad is the best overall out of these four sets of cans, and easily compete in their current price segment, and maybe even with some more-expensive headphones.Yhe Nomads sound good with a wide variety of genres -- jazz, rock, hip-hop, EDM, reggae. It takes a little while to get used to their sound presentation, but i found that the level of detail and clarity makes up for any other issue. Because they have so much detail and a bright, sparkly sound, you dont need to turn these all the way up to get ther most out of them. They are fairly easy to drive at 22ohms impedance , and turning the volume up just makes them louder to the point of uncomfortability. These is a lot of detail at low volumes, so pairing these with a smartphone should be no problem (i tested the Nomads on a Shiit Fulla 2 hooked up to a PC; YMMV depending on sound source and loudness of the source recording).I haven't tested them yet with an EQ to see how they respond. I also haven't tried them on phone calls, so I can't say how well the mic and call quality are.Bottom line: these are solid contenders in a fairly croded mid-fi IEM market. You could probably find a better pair at 2-3x the cost, but I don't know you can find anything better for a cheaper price. If you've been skimping by on el cheapo IEMs, you should hear a clear difference in sonic character, not to mention the top-notch build/construction/accessories package.There are still a couple of other IEMs I'm interested in checking out -- the Statue IEM1, the Blon BL-03, the Fiio P9 Pro, and the Tin Audio P1 -- but after copping the Nomads, I'm in no hurry to do so. These may not be as good as it gets, but they are "good enough" for most discerning ears.