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Heralded by the headphone enthusiast community as the KSC75 of ear buds, the Creative Labs EP-630 is a cheap replacement for stock earbuds or entry-level headphones. Spawned from the Sennheiser CX300, a popular ear bud that costs 3-5 times as much, the EP-630 is a diamond in the ruff. While it can not compete with higher quality buds or canalphones, it does represent an amazing value for the money. With an MSRP of $39.99, it is not uncommon to find the re-branded versions or the EP-630 itself for $10-25 dollars.
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Features
- Frequency Response: 6-23000Hz
- Impedance: 16 ohms
- Isolation: -10 dB
- Plug type: 1/8" (mini)
- Driver technology: 1-driver dynamic
- Warranty: 1 year
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Creative Labs EP-630
• Creative EP-630 In-Ear Headphones
• EP-630 Noise Isolating Headphones
UPC: 054651138544
EAN: 054651138544
MPN: 51MZ0085AA007
Competitors
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Creative Labs EP-630
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sennheiser cx300
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MSRP $29.95
Released January, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- cloth covered cables - tangle free
- great sound quality for the price
Cons
- jack breaks easily
- cloth cables lead to poor microphonics (cable noise)
- bass roll-off at 40Hz
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Altec Lansing BackBeat 106
MSRP $12.00
Released May, 2006
Pros
- extremely inexpensive
- available in black and white
- decent passive noise attenuation
Cons
- only one size ear tip
- short cable
- cheap no-name manufacturer
Creative Labs EP-630
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Coby CVE91
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MSRP $60.00
Released October, 2008
Pros
- affordable price
- dynamic driver adds a balanced sound with good bass
- silicone, rather than rubber earplugs
Cons
- no isolation
- dynamic driver adds weird bulk
- to get satisfactory bass, the earphones need to be jammed firmly in your ears
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Sony MDR-EX300SL
MSRP $79.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 2-year limited warranty
- affordable for the majority of consumers
- canalphone design eliminates outside noise without need for batteries or manipulation of the sound output
- include carrying case and cleaning tool
Cons
- uses very glossy and reflective materials - much like other Klipsch models
- not all that upgraded from the cheaper Klipsch Image S2
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Klipsch Image S4
MSRP $65.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- symmetrical cable
- affordable
- 2 year warranty
- passive noise canceling - makes it easier to enjoy your music at a safe volume without induced noise, artifacts or the need for batteries
- interchangeable tips for finding the best fit
Cons
- No Carrying Pouch Included.
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Sennheiser CX 200 Street II
MSRP $100.00
Released January, 2009
Pros
- available in a variety of colours
- interchangeable tip sizes for a more comfortable fit
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Audio-Technica ATH-CK6W
MSRP $150.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- KOSS is a well known manufacturer of high quality, low cost headphones
- interesting new dial-in fitting mechanism
Cons
- KOSS is more known for value products that are on average much less expensive than this pair
- somewhat expensive for the majority of consumers
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Koss CC_01
MSRP $80.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- includes some noise isolation
- 3 sizes of silicon tips for best fit
- Very good bass and overall sound quality
Cons
- noise isolation is potentially dangerous
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 220
MSRP $50.00
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- includes some noise isolation
- 3 sizes of silicon tips for best fit
Cons
- noise isolation is potentially dangerous
Creative Labs EP-630
vs.
Ultimate Ears MetroFi 170
MSRP $79.00
Released December, 2008
Pros
- blocks external noise - allowing listeners to enjoy at lower volume levels
- dual drivers for better reproduction of the full audible spectrum
- three sizes of tips for better comfort and isolation
Cons
- can't share them with your friends
- look the same as the regular iBuds
- isolation is potentially dangerous
Creative Labs EP-630
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Apple In-Ear Headphones
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Reviews
March 22, 2009
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2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- can sometimes be found at amazing prices ($12-20)
- phat bass!
Cons
- beware that EP-630 with amazing prices are duds, cheap rip-offs!
- Cable noise when worn.
- Uncomfortable after continuous extended period of usage.
- Distorted highs/mids at peak volume.
- isolation is far from as good as higher end canalphones
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February 5, 2009
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- good amount of isolation - improves sound quality and allows users to listen at lower volume levels
- phat bass!
- comparable to more expensive canalphones worth 2-4x as much
Cons
- beware that EP-630 with amazing prices are duds, cheap rip-offs!
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December 6, 2008
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- affordable price
- good amount of isolation - improves sound quality and allows users to listen at lower volume levels
- can sometimes be found at amazing prices ($12-20)
- comparable to more expensive canalphones worth 2-4x as much
Cons
- isolation is far from as good as higher end canalphones
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December 7, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- good amount of isolation - improves sound quality and allows users to listen at lower volume levels
- can sometimes be found at amazing prices ($12-20)
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