RHA MA450i Pro Reviews

The RHA MA450 was a real surprise for me. I was under the impression that a UK based company (with the higher overheads of operating in the UK) would not be able to compete in the lower end IEM market and would probably have a better time concentrating on the higher mid range or top tier category instead. I have no qualms to admit that I was wrong, and RHA has really surprised me with the MA450i. Build quality was impeccable. a 3 year warranty is completely unheard of at this price point so RHA must really have faith in their products to offer such a warranty. Sound quality of course has its negatives like a slightly sibilant treble, slightly recessed mids and a smaller soundstage. However with a more than adequate dose of bass, superb comfort and isolation and really precise imaging makes using this earphone a treat to listen to. However I rarely turn to the RHA if I need an IEM to casually listen to music like on a train or bus. But if I wish to critically listen to music thats the one I turn to. I know its cliched but with the RHA I can at times hear some new stuff in the songs I have listened to for years as the RHA have excellent detail retrieval thanks to their thinner notes, crisp treble and excellent imaging.

RHA's MA450i earphones deliver distortion-free audio that is occasionally too bright, but are a good deal at $50.

RHA's MA450i earphones deliver distortion-free audio that is occasionally too bright, but are a good deal at $50.