SoundMAGIC E11chat_bubble_outlineFrom real comments

A clear step up from the well-loved E10 in sound quality. Long-time E10/E10C owners who used their units for two to three years, some editor's-choice winners, describe the E11 as noticeably better in sound compared (comments 1, 16, 25, 27, 32). Several call the soundstage and separation standout traits, richer and warmer than rivals like the Sony XB75AP, making it comfortable for long listening sessions (comment 11). One user says they now prefer it over $200 Bose earphones (comment 10).

Treble brightness and thin bass frustrate some listeners. A handful of users found the higher frequencies fatiguing or even headache-inducing, with vocals sounding recessed or 's' sounds harsh (comments 3, 4). Others separately note the bass is lacking or hard to hear despite otherwise clear sound (comments 39, 46). One buyer expected crisp sound based on specs and reviews but was disappointed compared to a much cheaper pair (comment 9), while another found the earbuds too small and lacking bass, missing their old Skullcandy (comment 28).

Durability and cable quality get mixed but mostly positive marks. Several E10/E10C users report years of hard use, including drops, swimming, and washing machine mishaps, with earphones still functioning, though one noted the plug switch became loose over time (comments 1, 25, 32). However, another user reports the cable's outer layer consistently breaks down near the earbuds and jack after about two years (comment 31), and one E50 owner separately complains about a stiff, noisy cable (comment 13).