Here in Tokyo you can audition IEM's at Yodobashi and BIC Camera but there is usually a huge crud of wax on it and most sensible people wouldn't want it anywhere near their ears.
Strong performing IEM's under $100
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Oh, my sources are listed in my signature. I i have a Sony NWZ-A729 digital walkman, and my home pc, just integrated audio.
| Originally Posted by blackbird /img/forum/go_quote.gif what about the RE0? Fits into your budget and I've heard nothing but good things about them. I can't say anything about them, but I do have the RE2s. RE0 is supposed to be a higher end model, so I think you'll be pleased. BTW, whats your source? |
Oh, my sources are listed in my signature. I i have a Sony NWZ-A729 digital walkman, and my home pc, just integrated audio.
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erm what now?
the im-590 are nice but not even close to the RE-0
| Originally Posted by TwoTrack /img/forum/go_quote.gif The iMetal 590 is a noticeable improvement imo over the RE0 based on a recent audition. |
erm what now?
the im-590 are nice but not even close to the RE-0
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I'm leaning towards the Klipsch Image S4, I have heard a lot of good things.
That they are comfortable, will fit my sound needs, and are more forgiving on recordings than other IEMS. If i'm leaving anything out feel free to add it in. I don't know how the S4's would compare to the iMetal 590s.
A user kindly suggested Philips SHE9850s, but I read a review that said the highs tended to be okay. Even though it's balanced armature, I don't know how much better overall it would be than the S4s.
Your thoughts welcome, I'm getting close to making a purchase.
That they are comfortable, will fit my sound needs, and are more forgiving on recordings than other IEMS. If i'm leaving anything out feel free to add it in. I don't know how the S4's would compare to the iMetal 590s.
A user kindly suggested Philips SHE9850s, but I read a review that said the highs tended to be okay. Even though it's balanced armature, I don't know how much better overall it would be than the S4s.
Your thoughts welcome, I'm getting close to making a purchase.
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Thanks for posting all the links i will check those out
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I did an audition and was able to compare the two and I thought the 590s sounded better on my own familiar recordings.
| Originally Posted by mark2410 /img/forum/go_quote.gif erm what now? the im-590 are nice but not even close to the RE-0 |
I did an audition and was able to compare the two and I thought the 590s sounded better on my own familiar recordings.
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then i will assume there was something not right with the set of RE-0 you heard, the im-590 are good but not even close to RE-0 good in my opinion
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+1. I really like the Im-590s, but I recognize that they aren't high-end IEMs. They do lots of things very well - extremely well - for their price, but (personal preferences aside) they just can't compete with the big dogs on the same level as the RE0 can overall.
| Originally Posted by mark2410 /img/forum/go_quote.gif then i will assume there was something not right with the set of RE-0 you heard, the im-590 are good but not even close to RE-0 good in my opinion |
+1. I really like the Im-590s, but I recognize that they aren't high-end IEMs. They do lots of things very well - extremely well - for their price, but (personal preferences aside) they just can't compete with the big dogs on the same level as the RE0 can overall.
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