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post #1 of 23
10/21/10 at 10:29am
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hey guys,i'm planning to get IEM and have shortlisted a few.my budget $100 - $150?

i'm looking for a fairly balanced IEM,not the bassy ones or those which are in the highs.

1.ultimate ears 700(heard that its more to the high side)

2.westone um1

3.klispsch s4

4.re0

 

i heard westones are good.not too sure about it.i need advice.thanks guys.

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post #2 of 23
10/21/10 at 10:51am

Out of those you listed, the RE0 is likely the most balanced, and if you want that sound, great, but I would not go for the RE0.

 

-Durability issues

-Inferior Isolation

-Less 'Accuracy"

 

The above three reasons are disadvantages of the RE0 when you compare it to the Etymotic Mc5, a better isolating, more durable and natural sounding earphone. The Mc5 is a very durable, tested to be more accurate than most anything in their price range, and one of the best isolation earphones on the market.

 

-Memory free Mylar Cable (very durable)

-Accurate Frequency Respose (music sounds real, especially vocals.)

-High Isolation (plenty of different tips too! Not just different sizes, but different materieals, shapes, ect.)

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post #3 of 23
10/21/10 at 11:31am
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hey,thanks for the advice.really appreciate alot.i'm also considering the er 4. smily_headphones1.gif

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post #4 of 23
10/21/10 at 11:43am

If i was you looking for your first decent iem in that price range and wanted a balanced sound i'd go for the re0. Granted it may not have the extreme isolation of the etymotic's (they should carry a warning) and many people have complained of durability but they come with a good warranty, a good, low-noise cable and I don't think you can go far wrong. I wouldn't go with the s4, it doesn't stack up against the re0 or ety's very well. This all said if you can get the er4 for under $150 that's a very good deal. Also, hf5 hasn't been mentioned and imho it needs to be.


Edited by Marcus_C - 10/21/10 at 11:48am
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post #5 of 23
10/21/10 at 11:45am

Or save some $$ over the HF5 and go for the MC5. Some even seem to feel they're sturdier.

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post #6 of 23
10/21/10 at 11:54am
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thanks guys.considering that the er 4 at $170 in amazon,i wouldn't mind forking out another 20 bucks.

planning to get the er 4 the next morning.

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post #7 of 23
10/21/10 at 12:11pm

I think thats a good choice, I absolutely love mine but keep in mind the shirt clip is pretty much mandatory on those
 

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thanks guys.considering that the er 4 at $170 in amazon,i wouldn't mind forking out another 20 bucks.

planning to get the er 4 the next morning.

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post #8 of 23
10/21/10 at 1:16pm
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can't wait to get mine!haha

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post #9 of 23
10/21/10 at 1:21pm

have you considered other potential iems such as the Sennheiser IE7,  Fischer Audio DBA-02

 

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/512374/so-what-are-the-best-earphones-i-can-get-for-under-200


Edited by Sil3nce - 10/21/10 at 1:23pm
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post #10 of 23
10/22/10 at 10:05am
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i just ordered mine,it will be delivering soon by 26 - 28 oct!

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post #11 of 23
10/22/10 at 12:38pm

good luck biggrin.gif

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post #12 of 23
10/22/10 at 12:46pm

ER4P is a wise choice.  You chose wisely. Your choice was filled with wisdom.

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post #13 of 23
10/24/10 at 9:16am
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btw,what does 'flat' means?i do not get what it means

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post #14 of 23
10/24/10 at 9:24am

it means all frequencys are flat, none of them is favoured

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post #15 of 23
10/25/10 at 4:11am
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i just got them,they are awesome!the bass is great,but many said that they are basslight,well,i listen to alot of kitaro and i can say tht the bass is great!i used to have a pair of sony's ex36 i think,and thought it was great,but was not responsive and gives alot of highs,which u could not listen for long.i have no regrets buying this pair of er4.

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