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post #16 of 27
1/6/11 at 6:13am
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Originally Posted by alvinleong01 View Post

The TF10 for 99bucks on amazon ;)



second that.

 

at 99 bucks its a ridiculous deal

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post #17 of 27
1/6/11 at 6:23am

In my experience, the ER6i was a huge improvement for $50 bucks new when I bought them.

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post #18 of 27
1/6/11 at 6:48am

I think the best valueI've heard is the Brainwaves M1. Often available for $30. Lack a bit of bottom but no more so than PL50s. PL50s are cleaner but the M1 is more even and textural. It's a pick em type deal depending on preference but the M1 is cheaper. Both are very comfy.

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post #19 of 27
1/6/11 at 8:58am
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seems like i have to try Sunrise SW-Xcape

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post #20 of 27
1/6/11 at 9:40am

headphones >
JVC HA-RX700
$57 on Amazon -> Good sound, excellent build quality and full size. I got them for $35 which is a steal to be honest.

 

Audio Technica ATH-AD700

$100 on Amazon (RRP $250)

 

Audio Technica ATH-A700
$110 on Amazon (RRP $300)


Edited by kingpintps - 1/6/11 at 9:44am
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post #21 of 27
1/6/11 at 2:29pm
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Originally Posted by dilpal View Post

seems like i have to try Sunrise SW-Xcape

Be sure to burn them in plenty (75-100 hours) before making any judgments. Mine improved considerably in that time. Also look into different tips. I've settled on Shure E2c silicone single flange - noticeably deeper bass than the stock tips. And I've found that they work better for me with wires over-ear - they go in easier and I'm less likely to feel 'muffled'.
 

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post #22 of 27
1/6/11 at 2:33pm
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Originally Posted by dfrost View Post

+1 for the Sunrise Xcape. Very near the performance of my beloved Fischer DBA-02's, already a great bang-per-buck IEM, at half the price. If I didn't have the DBA's, I'd be happy with Xcapes.

 

I found the Xcape and the RE-Zero to sound very similar. Basically the Xcape does the bass a bit better and not as forward (at least to my ears) in the midrange. I believe Sunrise does the OEM for the Hifiman line (although not 100% sure about this) so that might explain some of the similiarities.
 

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post #23 of 27
1/6/11 at 5:15pm

Put in another vote for the RE0, I always want to try different IEMs/headphones, but I find myself coming back to the RE0s.  It is a great backup or even main IEM imho.

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post #24 of 27
1/6/11 at 5:28pm

RE0's, AD700's, Xscape's, ATH M50 for $100.

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post #25 of 27
1/6/11 at 7:12pm

Sunrise SW Xcape, JVC HA-RX700, KSC75

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post #26 of 27
1/6/11 at 7:17pm

+1 on KSC75

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post #27 of 27
1/6/11 at 7:25pm

Everyone should get that as a backup really.
 

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+1 on KSC75

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