These earphones/IEMs are designed to present how audio tech, typically associated with listening to music, can be used for two-way communications. Normally a remote that works with both types of phone will include only one button, enabling you to play/pause music but not adjust the volume. The SoundMagic E10C do allow you to do the latter with both iPhone and Android handsets. There’s no switch involved, either. It just works.

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There are a few niggles, though. These are still very much big bass earphones, and as such they can sound quite bulky. They are no minor tweak. The SoundMagic E11C may look familiar, but the sound is radically different to the E10’s. Some of the relaxed smoothness has gone, but much better dynamics and mid-range definition make these earphones a clear league ahead of their predecessors.

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What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence. The SoundMagic E10C include a remote of the type that we hope to see on all earphones before too long: a full three-button setup that doesn’t penalise Android handset owners. If you are someone who is working from home and needs to do a conference call or have a video call, you'll benefit from a pair of earphones/IEMs with a mic. On their own, you won’t find much to complain about with the SoundMagic E80Cs – they’re perfectly enjoyable to listen to thanks the upfront, easygoing manner in which they deliver music.

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I have used- Sony e115 and mdr xb55ap , JBL T110, Sennheiser cx180 and Cx 2.00, Beyerdynamic Byron👌 The SoundMagic E80C buds come with more sizing options – almost a dozen are in the box, in fact. This makes it easy to get a good, comfortable seal that gives you the best bass performance while also staying secure in your ears.

SoundMagic claims it is the only company to do it (and no, we can’t think of another) – which isn’t a bad thing to shout about.

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The E11Cs have a familiar sound – SoundMagic's sonic signature remains firmly intact on this cheaper pair of headphones. The sound is well-balanced, entertaining and energetic, with a decent level of depth and warmth.

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Ergonomically designed sound tubes sit perfectly in the ear canal and stay in the ear comfortably without falling out. I can really recommend the Soundmagic E10 if one's looking for a natural, dynamic, non-fatiguing sound signature. They provide honest, effortless reproduction of audio material. The E10 are definitely worth their money, and then some." But the cable is as hard as a clothesline and this very much spoils the overall impression of the headphones.