What's the cheapest dual armature IEM?
Oct 31, 2009 at 1:04 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 10
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So I'm coming from a pair of q-JAYS and while I don't want to shell out 200+ dollars again (I don't listen to as much music on the go now) I want something that's going to give me a similar listening experience. I guess I don't need dual armature but I want something that's more than just good.

Oh, and as for preference I'm pretty much down the middle but I probably appreciate lows a bit more than highs. Sound isolation and sound stage are pretty key factors for me.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 1:33 AM Post #3 of 10
Apple IEMs on eBay, make sure they're the real ones!!

Best value for the $$ IMO.. they sound pretty damn good for $30.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 3:20 AM Post #4 of 10
I recommend the Phonak PFE's at around $120. Great sound for the money. They use a dynamic driver.

They don't have huge, impressive bass, but what they have sounds very nice and tight.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 3:30 AM Post #5 of 10
Cheapest and still decent sounding would probably be the Apple IEM.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 3:44 AM Post #6 of 10
Ok, let me rephrase a little bit. I'm not looking to go completely cheap. I'm still willing to pay in the $70-$150 type of range unless the Apple IEMs are that good which is kinda hard for me to believe but if they're as good as more expensive options then so be it.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 3:47 AM Post #7 of 10
For $30 eBay price, ADDIEM is hard to beat. But if you are paying full MSRP ($80), then there are many other good sounding non-dual-driver IEM to choose from as well.

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They use a dynamic driver.


I believe PFE is BA based, not dynamic.
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 4:02 AM Post #8 of 10
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For $30 eBay price, ADDIEM is hard to beat. But if you are paying full MSRP ($80), then there are many other good sounding non-dual-driver IEM to choose from as well.



I believe PFE is BA based, not dynamic.


Oh wow, you're right. I owned them, and I thought it was a dynamic driver the whole time.

Thanks for the correction.
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Oct 31, 2009 at 4:02 AM Post #9 of 10
For what you're willing to pay, the ADDIEM will probably be the best option.
I love mine!
The fact that they can be had for $30 shouldn't be a judging point, but rather an advantage.

if you do end up getting a pair, try and get a pair with the meshcaps...
 
Oct 31, 2009 at 7:56 AM Post #10 of 10
When you say 30 bucks that's on eBay right? I'm not to keen on that idea.

Also, I know they're not out yet but what about the Sleek Audio SA1s? Do you think they'll be like the SA6's but cheaper?

Just another bit, they seem like a little to expensive but how are the Ultimate Ears 700?
 
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