SoundMAGIC PL30

279 reviews

Jan, 2025

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price (173)
comfort (90)
bass quality (45)
durability (45)

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reliability (12)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 279 reviews of SoundMAGIC PL30. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the usability and bass quality are overall positive. The comfort and sound are also appreciated, whereas some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the SoundMAGIC PL30 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for SoundMAGIC PL30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 242 user reviews of SoundMAGIC PL30 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the durability and usability. The comfort and price are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for SoundMAGIC PL30

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of SoundMAGIC PL30 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Headphones on Amazon.com. People really like the noise isolation and sound. The price and bass quality also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the usability, while views are divided on the durability.

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88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jan, 2025

Expert review by : techPowerUp! (techpowerup.com)

SoundMagic PL30 In-ears

These earphones provide a good amount of bang for the buck even though they are ridiculously cheap. At $25 I am surprised you can even make a set of in-ears that have the qualities that the PL30s have. Given they are not the best performing in-ears...

Small, Amazing value, Provides you with the advantage of IEMs at a very fair cost, Well built, price considered, Brilliant bundle, Attractive design, Handles microphonic noise well

Not nearly as good sounding as more expensive in-ears

Aug, 2009

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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

SoundMAGIC PL30

Sub-$100 in-ear headphones are often of poor quality but SoundMAGIC bucks the trend with the PL30 "professional earphones": a pair of comfortable cana...

Very cheap, bass response adjustment dial, replaceable earphone tips, good sound quality

Hard to keep clean, bass isn't very punchy, noise isolation could be better

Despite the low price tag, the sound quality of these headphones will satisfy all but the most discerning of listeners. They are a bargain.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (goodgearguide.com.au)

SoundMAGIC PL-30

Very cheap, bass response adjustment dial, replaceable earphone tips, good sound quality

Hard to keep clean, bass isn't very punchy, noise isolation could be better

Despite the low price tag, the sound quality of these headphones will satisfy all but the most discerning of listeners. They are a bargain.

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

SoundMAGIC PL30 headphones review

A good set of headphones as long as you like pop

Good midrange and high frequency ; Good accessory kit

Not very deep bass ; Noise cancelling isn't that great

A light, trebly sound, but not very heavy on the bass

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Siddharth Zarabi (tech.firstpost.com)

SoundMagic PL21 and PL 30 Earphones

A set of well priced, superb sounding earphones.

Apr, 2010

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Expert review by : James Hutchinson (pcworld.idg.com.au)

SoundMAGIC PL30

Great quality canalphones that you can pick up for loose change.

Very cheap, bass response adjustment dial, replaceable earphone tips, good sound quality

Hard to keep clean, bass isn't very punchy, noise isolation could be better

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Naaptol (naaptol.com)

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Dec, 2010

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

SoundMagic PL30

If you want to upgrade from bundled earphones without breaking the bank, the SoundMagic PL30 deserve a closer look. They're sound isolating earphones, blocking-out noise rather than cancelling it out with clever circuitry, and come in three different...

For just £30, the SoundMagic PL30s offer much better sound quality than you'll get from any bundled earphones. The downside is that they probably won't make you look cool, thanks to their style-vacuum looks. SoundMagic PL30 is tagged with earphones,...

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (amazon.in)

Clarity with low Bass (many wont like it)

The sound clarity is good! I read a lot of reviews before zeroing on Soundmagic, but this did disappoint a lot in the bass front, but clarity of the headphone is too good! you can feel the stereo effect! It says balanced bass, but there is very low...