Goldring GX200, any good?

MikeHunt79 · 22 Oct 2009 at 15:15

Anyone have these? I may be in need of some in-the-ear type headphones, and I was wondering if these are worth the money?

I quite like Goldring stuff, seems like a lot of bang for the buck!

Uriel · 22 Oct 2009 at 16:19

I have a pair. Not quite as detailed as my Jays S-Jays but they isolate better besuase of the comply tips that go deeper into the ear. Quite a nice warm tone. More bassy than Goldring's open phones.

The cables are a bit fiddly and less robust than I'd expect for the money. They have a reputation for being a bit flimsy (I've not had mine long and not given them that much use yet).

Not worth it at full price. Worth it if you're buying at a discount from the chanel islands.

MikeHunt79 · 22 Oct 2009 at 17:08

Uriel said:
Not worth it at full price. Worth it if you're buying at a discount from the chanel islands.

This is exactly what I plan to do.

Right now the smallest headphones I have are Koss KSC-75's, and I've never tried IEM's before but after something a little more low profile to wear when I'm out and about. KSC-75's sounds lovely but look horrible IMO!

I guess I'll have to take it easy on the cable... Do you know if it's possible to recable these if the worst does happen?

Uriel · 22 Oct 2009 at 17:09

It would be very fiddly. I wouldn't fancy it.

MikeHunt79 · 22 Oct 2009 at 18:22

I've just look at the warranty info, it seems good, so I've ordered a pair... I'm hoping I will like IEM's.

AbsenceJam · 22 Oct 2009 at 18:51

I got a pair as my first IEM's (not really been into portable audio till recently) and really like them, very bassy which is good for what I listen to. None of the rubber tips worked for me but the Comply ones were wonderful; unfortunately these don't last that long even with cleaning. Although considering I only paid £5-6 for the GX200's I don't mind.