{"id":4953,"date":"2019-05-05T20:12:08","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T20:12:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/?p=4953"},"modified":"2023-04-04T16:22:24","modified_gmt":"2023-04-04T16:22:24","slug":"rha-s500i","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.audioreputation.com\/rha-s500i\/","title":{"rendered":"RHA S500i Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you are tired of unreliable cheap Bluetooth earbuds<\/a> and you are considering some old-fashioned wired solutions, RHA S500i could be just the thing you need. They are compact, small, durable, comfortable, they offer decent and reliable performance and, on top of all that, they are quite affordable. <\/span><\/p>\n RHA is a well-known British headphone manufacturer. You have probably heard of their more expensive in-ear monitors like <\/span>T20<\/span> or <\/span>T20i<\/span> or their wireless earbuds like MA650 and <\/span>MA750<\/span>. Unlike those models, RHA S500i earbuds are much smaller, more compact, and sharper-looking. S500i earbuds are specially designed for iPhones but there is also the Android version called <\/span>RHA S500 Universal<\/span><\/a>. The only difference between the two versions is in the controls. RHA S500i earbuds feature more convenient 3-button inline remote. All the buttons work perfectly fine when connected to an iPhone and they will work on some Android phones but they won\u2019t work on all of them. <\/span><\/p>\n There are a lot of good things we can say about these earbuds, but there is also one very important flaw. When it comes to positives, we liked the elegant design and super-small but very rugged housings. The comfort was not an issue but some people might prefer comply foam tips instead of included silicone tips. The cable feels durable but it’s not really tangle-free. The inline controls are simple and easy to use. The mic is built inside the inline remote and it offers pretty good performance, especially when you\u2019re in a quiet environment. The sound signature is slightly bassy but not overwhelming or annoying. The only real downside is too much sharpness in the treble region. Certain high frequencies (between 8 and 10kHZ) are simply too emphasized and could cause some noticeable sibilance, especially at high volumes. The highs can be a bit too harsh and fatiguing for people with sensitive ears.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Check Price on Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n UPSIDES<\/a><\/p>\n If you are looking for a relatively affordable pair of old-school wired earbuds for your iPhone, RHA S500i is a viable option. They are compact, durable, light, and they deliver decent performance. They are not the best sounding earbuds money can buy, but then again, they are <\/span>priced under $50<\/span><\/a> and for that kind of money, they offer more than satisfying sound quality with a bassy sound signature. <\/span><\/p>\n The box is nice and simple – all the important features are highlighted and listed on the back. Inside the box, you will find your wired RHA S500i earbuds, a soft carrying pouch, 6 pairs of silicone tips in S, M, and L sizes (2 pairs in each size), additional pair of bi-flanged silicone tips, clothing clip, simple user manual, and a 3-year warranty. The number of manufacturers offering this kind of warranty is really small and it definitely shows that people from RHA believe in their product. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Box contents<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n
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