SoundMAGIC EP30 review

My package came with one pair of black ear foams, which did not fit the aesthetic, were corroded and needed to be replaced.

Both the packaging and the build are cool. The cable is one of the thinnest, but is soft and doesn’t tangle much. There’s an interesting strain relief on the housing which feels like moulded rubber. The housings have slimmer stems then the usual stock components. The EP30s are all‐plastic/rubber, but feel not only through‐thought, but through‐manufactured. As much as you can ask, they look robust. No issues with comfort and ease of use. Aesthetically, they show what you can do with cheap materials—the metal rim, material textures, the way the components fit together—I wouldn’t mind unpacking and wearing these anywhere.

Only passable volume. They don’t seem to emphasise any frequency–maybe low horns are quiet (unusual, that one), and top bass a little high, but relatively, it’s a small emphasis. They have reasonable volume range. They are outstanding at timing. They seem to compress a little in the highband, but otherwise don’t respond to swells at all. Attack and decay is neat. When deeper notes register they have a balance that is wonderous. Frequency range is limited, which may add a little fog, but is within limits that match most sources. They are outstanding at not sounding echo. Details are muted, but not entirely missing, color is good everywhere. Scale is good, positioning is reasonable.

The lightness and a few rasps make these only a reasonable for voice. After that… EP30s are have little emphasis of volume, and no duff frequencies. They are informative and neat for orchestral strings, so awesome. The volume and frequency range are limited, so some would not not like them for pop and rock, but the EP30’s timing and shaping play those musics where others scatter sound effects. They are the best for solo instruments and, surprising, while they lack drama, their clarity is good for game and soundtrack atmosphere.