So I've been reading up on this forum for a week and I'm having trouble deciding on what to purchase.
I recently purchased a used RSA Predator portable dac/amp and would like a good pair of IEMs or possibly stylish headphones for portable use.
I generally like a neutral, detailed presentation with good dynamics, not a colored speaker/headphone. I currently have M-Audio Q40s and Grado SR60s for home use (though bought on recommendation alone), as well as a wonderful home theater which is quite amazing. Previously owned a pair of Etymotic ER4Ps which were somewhat good, but the cord caught on everything and it was difficult to maintain a proper in-ear fit for very long, so bass suffered often. Point being, I know good sound, though I've not achieved it yet with a headphone/IEM.
Generally, I buy things based on highest value. There's a certain level in high-end audio where you pay a huge increase in price for a very slight increase in performance. Where does that lay with regards to what I'm looking for?
Some high-value options appear to be the Klipsch S4, RE0 from head-direct for the lower-tier IEMs...are there any other giant-killer IEMs to be aware of? Have considered JHaudio JH5 and that's about as much as I'd want to spend ($450 with custom fitting)...used is fine with me.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
I recently purchased a used RSA Predator portable dac/amp and would like a good pair of IEMs or possibly stylish headphones for portable use.
I generally like a neutral, detailed presentation with good dynamics, not a colored speaker/headphone. I currently have M-Audio Q40s and Grado SR60s for home use (though bought on recommendation alone), as well as a wonderful home theater which is quite amazing. Previously owned a pair of Etymotic ER4Ps which were somewhat good, but the cord caught on everything and it was difficult to maintain a proper in-ear fit for very long, so bass suffered often. Point being, I know good sound, though I've not achieved it yet with a headphone/IEM.
Generally, I buy things based on highest value. There's a certain level in high-end audio where you pay a huge increase in price for a very slight increase in performance. Where does that lay with regards to what I'm looking for?
Some high-value options appear to be the Klipsch S4, RE0 from head-direct for the lower-tier IEMs...are there any other giant-killer IEMs to be aware of? Have considered JHaudio JH5 and that's about as much as I'd want to spend ($450 with custom fitting)...used is fine with me.
I'd appreciate any suggestions.
