Sound Magic E11D
The SoundMagic E11D brings clear, balanced sound to USB-C listening, pairing even-handed staging with satisfying rhythmic drive for music and video. What Hi-Fi? found it notably clearer, fuller and more detailed than bundled Pixel Buds, while the integrated 24-bit/96kHz DAC and useful three-button remote make this an appealing wired USB-C upgrade.
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Just Okay
Sound Quality
85/100
Fit Comfort Isolation
50/100
Build Accessories
50/100
Value for Money
87/100
Pros
Clear, tonally balanced and engaging presentation with convincing rhythmic drive and well-weighted staging.
Considerably clearer, fuller and more detailed than the bundled Google Pixel 3 Buds.
Useful three-button remote adds convenient playback and call control.
Cons
Sounds comparatively thinner and less solid than the analogue E11C, with less richness in piano and vocals.
Plain black cable and muted design are less distinctive than the E11C's silver twisted cable.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
The E11D is described as clear, tonally sound and notably communicative for an affordable USB-C earphone. Its presentation balances engaging detail with easy listening, though it gives up some body, richness and solidity next to the analogue E11C.
Bass
85/100
What Hi-Fi describes the E11D as fuller than the bundled Google Pixel Buds, suggesting satisfying low-frequency weight for its class. Against the E11C, however, the digital model is said to sound less full-bodied and solid.
Midrange
81/100
Vocals and instruments are presented with even weighting and clear communication across the range. The main reservation is a loss of richness: piano and vocal passages do not retain quite the captivating body heard through the E11C.
Treble
84/100
Reviewers praise the E11D's clarity and easy-listening balance, with no report of harshness or excessive sharpness. There is little direct comment on top-octave extension or cymbal decay.
Resolution Separation
88/100
The E11D is considered clearer and more detailed by far than the Pixel Buds supplied with the Pixel 3. The review also finds it less revealing than the E11C, so it is capable rather than exceptionally analytical.
Soundstage Imaging
85/100
On The 1975's "Inside Your Mind," synths, strings, piano and vocal are given appropriate staging. The review also notes even placement across the frequency range, although it does not make larger claims about stage scale or depth.
Dynamics Coherence
86/100
The E11D's rendering is described as far from devoid of drive or rhythmic know-how, supporting an involving rather than flat performance. Its balanced presentation appears coherent, though the thinner body limits some sense of physical impact.
FIT COMFORT ISOLATION PERFORMANCE 50/100
The supplied review does not discuss insertion, tip choice, long-session comfort or passive noise reduction. As a result, there is no reviewer evidence to establish how consistently the E11D fits or isolates in everyday use.
Seal Stability
50/100
Reviewers provide no direct information about achieving or maintaining a seal. There are also no reported fit-related bass changes or tonal inconsistencies.
Comfort
50/100
The review says little about shell ergonomics, nozzle fit, pressure points or extended wear comfort. Individual comfort experiences therefore remain undocumented.
Isolation
50/100
No passive-isolation observations are supplied. Its suitability for commuting, office use or other noisy settings is not established by the available review.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Accessories
50/100
The specifications list an aluminium body and fixed 1.2 m USB-C cable, but the review offers no direct assessment of finish quality, cable durability, connector robustness, supplied tips or accessories. Long-term ownership quality is therefore unclear.
Value for Money
87/100
At roughly $40-$46, What Hi-Fi considers the E11D a perfectly good wired choice for buyers unable to spend more or who prefer a cable. It is also reported to be clearer, fuller and more detailed than the bundled Pixel Buds, though the review does not compare it directly with dedicated wired rivals at the same price.
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Specifications
- Driver
- Dynamic 10mm Neodymium
- Frequency range
- 15Hz - 22kHz
- Impedance
- 42Ω
- Sensitivity
- 90dB at 1kHz/mW
- Cable length
- 1.2m
- Connection
- USB Type-C
- Earphone body material
- Aluminium
- Weight
- 15g
Manufacturer's Description — Sound Magic
Product Highlights
- Superior sound with enhanced accuracy and detail
- USB Type-C connector with inbuilt DAC
- Machined aluminium housing with minimalist design
- Integrated 3-button smart remote and microphone
- Durable angled plug and y-split section
- Comfortable and secure fit with isolating design
- Manufacturer warranty: 12 months
SOUNDMAGIC E11D
As more and more devices feature only digital connection, SoundMAGIC has taken the E11 and placed the latest USB Type-C connector on the cable. Complete with integrated DAC that transforms the digital audio signal from the source into analogue signals to drive the speakers. With extended resolution, better clarity and wider sound image the E11D has become a real contender in the high-resolution digital audio world.
Equipped with the same carefully tuned dynamic drivers nestled in an all-aluminium housing as the standard E11 and E11C. This enables the E11D to provides a balanced and detailed transparency rounded with warm bass extension made for listeners that appreciate accuracy and clarity.
To further make sure the E11D is in line with the digital revolution, it has been equipped with automatic smartphone controls that controls both Apple and Android devices. Designed with ergonomic shaped housing together with the right silicone eartip, the E11D ensures comfortable, immersive and private listening in highest fidelity.
Always evolving.
Superior USB-C Sound
Exceeding the standard performance of traditional jack connection, E11D is able to provide more accuracy and detail through the USB-C jack connector with inbuilt DAC. It raises performance levels of the E11D even more with stunning resolution, balanced execution and more headroom.
Elegant Aluminium Housing
Completely crafted from aluminium in a high-precision cutting process and finished with a unique hand painting process, the lightweight and robust housing of the E11D displays a delicate texture with refined and elegant appearance.
Comfortable Isolating Design
E11D combine ergonomic angled sound tubes with an in-ear fit that seals the ear canal totally with soft silicone eartips to provide a secure fit with total sound isolation and immersive listening.
Complete Communication
Able to pair with any type of smartphone the SoundMAGIC E11D has been equipped with a unique technology in the 3-button control unit that switches automatically between Apple and Android smartphones for management of volume, track control and telephone calls.
Features
- Superior sound with enhanced accuracy and detail
- USB Type-C connector with inbuilt DAC
- Machined aluminium housing with minimalist design
- Integrated 3-button smart remote and microphone
- Durable angled plug and y-split section
- Comfortable and secure fit with isolating design
Package Includes
- SoundMAGIC E11D Earphones in Black
- Silicone eartips (S/M/L)
- Carry pouch
General
DAC/Amp
- Frequency range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Digital audio codec: 96kHz/24bit
- Signal noise ratio (SNR): 95dBFS
- THD+N at -3dBFS: -85dB Typical
- Crosstalk suppression: -0dB
Microphone
- Frequency response: 20Hz - 16kHz
- Sensitivity: 42dB @ 1kHz