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Thinking about my first impressions of the Goldring GX200 earphones, I said that basically they weren’t that good. Looking back, I’ve noticed that the frequency response is fairly flat. On reflection, flat response is a good thing, not a bad thing.

we’re all used to commercial sound

There are many different types of headphones and earphones. Studio, DJ, open, closed, portable etc, etc, and each manufacturer put their interpretation of how music should sound. Some manufacturers are fairly even on the products they produce. Sennheiser are safe and warm, Ultimate Ears lean towards bass, Sony are rubbish, Bose lean towards bass.

Roland RH50

On comparison with the Sennheiser HD212, AKG K518 and Kam KHP 1500, the Roland RH50 sound flat and boring. There are no peaks in the frequency range. No exaggerated bass, no tinny highs. Because most of us are used to commercial headphones where some frequencies are exaggerated, experiencing flat response headphones will lead to heavy criticism.

So was I too hard on the GX200?

Maybe I was, however the DR range headphones lean towards the shrill side of being detailed, the earphones lean towards a warm flat response. Even with that said, I still go for the Metro.fi 2 earphones.

How Good Are The Goldring DR150 Headphones?

I had a chance to have a go on the Goldring DR150 headphones. Click the image and find out how good they are.

Well, currently I have the Goldring DR50 headphones on, listening to Phil Collins (long story). To be honest, the Goldring DR50 headphones are £30. In the U.S. the Goldrings cost even more via the exchange rate. Well it’s only right, you guys get Grado headphones for pennies!

The thing is, I don’t have any headphones to do a direct comparison. I have a few at the £20 mark, and another lot at £40, but none at £30. A full review will be coming up soon. Actually it’s made me appreciate the Creative HQ1700 headphones, just that little bit more. The Creative headphoness aren’t perfect, but neither are the Goldrings.

The build quality is good, very good in fact, but the sound is a not as weighty as I’d like. However most of you regulars will know I’m a basshead. To be honest The Goldring DR50 aren’t bad, not perfect, but i’ll give a full update soon.
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The Question was: Are the Goldring’s the new ‘Kings Of Bass’? Click the image below and find the answer.

Suggestions For Bass Please!

I think these Goldring GX200 can rock, but I need some suggestions for tracks with decent bass lines. So I’m going to open up a post on the forum for you to leave your suggestions. Or you could just leave a comment at the bottom.

The Goldring GX200’s Can Really kick!

But can the Goldring GX200’s compete with the Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2’s? Well at the moment I can’t tell you because I’ve lost one of the Metro.fi’s ear buds, but I’ve ordered another set so I’ll tell you soon. My initial impression is that the Goldrings can really dig down deep, but whether or not it can compete on all levels against not only the Metro.fi’s but the Crossroad Mylars, is another story.

And no your eyes aren’t deceiving you, they are pink!