First IEM

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.)

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.

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

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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Originally Posted by garych 

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.

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

good luck

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

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