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[UPDATED] Best sub $50 IEM from mainstream brands @UAE for Rock music

post #1 of 12
10/17/11 at 5:57am
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Hi guys !

I got a $40 Amazon gift coupon from AMD and planning to buy an IEM to replace my damaged Samsung IEM I got with my mobile phone. I need to pay the shipping, aprox. $16.7 from the coupon. So, the effective amount I got is around $23.3 !

 

I listen to rock, U2, Coldplay, Daughtry, Audioslave...etc !

And I like clear sound and above average bass but I HATE BRITTLE TREBLE, makes me gnash my teeth away !

 

So, which is best choice for me !

 

BTW, here are the contenders

 

1. Jlabs J3

Bad: shrill treble ?

 

2. Meelec M6

Bad: recessed mids

 

3. JVC HA FX 51 Micro HD

Bad: NO SHIPPING TO UAE !!

 

 

Please post your recommendations !

Thanks !!

 

EDIT:

4. Altec Lansing UHP 206 Backbeat

Bad: ?

 

5. JVC Marshmallow

Bad: Muddy bass ?

UPDATE:

I lost my Jlabs Jbuds J3 and I'm looking for a sub $50 IEM from Dubai (UAE) !


Edited by XmarX - 11/30/11 at 11:53pm
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post #2 of 12
10/17/11 at 10:18am

From your list, since you can't get the FX51 then go for the J3, good balanced sound, well built, good Customer service through their website.

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post #3 of 12
10/17/11 at 11:08am

If you can throw in a few extra dollars, I would recommend the Brainwavz Beta.

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post #4 of 12
10/18/11 at 3:05am
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Originally Posted by dziendobry View Post

From your list, since you can't get the FX51 then go for the J3, good balanced sound, well built, good Customer service through their website.

Thanks man !
Let me try ordering the FX 51 and if it doesn't work, I would be getting the J3 smily_headphones1.gif
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If you can throw in a few extra dollars, I would recommend the Brainwavz Beta.

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Thats the problem, money rolleyes.gif
If I had the cash, I would be getting the Headdirect RE 0 which available in my country tongue.gif

BTW, if I wait till Nov 25 Black Friday, would I get some good deals ?
I've tried many 'Lightning' deals before but none of the sellers are willing to ship UAE !!

So, what should I do ?
Should I wait ?
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post #5 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:00pm
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Ok, I got the Jlabs Jbuds J3 from Amazon !
Didn't like it !
I can't 'feel' there is any treble (I mean high freqs.) on it, kind of a big let down. Also felt that even the EP-630 is better than the J3 interms of treble redface.gif

Anyway, thanks for the recommendations guys !

BTW, I lost the J3 on my way back from college => new IEMs are due !! smily_headphones1.gif
My brother is workin @Dubai and he has promised me to get an IEM for me from there !

I guess there ( Dubai ), only IEMs from mainstream brands are available...Sony, JVC, Sennheiser, Audio Technica, Logitech...etc !

So, which is the best bet for rock music out of these brands ?
Max budget ~ $50 (can raise if its worth it !)

Should I go for the JVC HA FX 51 Micro HD
Edited by XmarX - 11/30/11 at 11:01pm
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post #6 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:14pm

sennheiser cx500

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post #7 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:31pm
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Originally Posted by jaqueh View Post

sennheiser cx500
Is it 'better' than the JVC one ?
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post #8 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:36pm
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Originally Posted by XmarX View Post


Is it 'better' than the JVC one ?


no i don't think so, i have never tried the jvc's, but the cx500s arent reallly spectacular

 

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post #9 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:45pm
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Originally Posted by jaqueh View Post



no i don't think so, i have never tried the jvc's, but the cx500s arent reallly spectacular

Ok !

BTW, is it better than CX-300 ?
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post #10 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:48pm
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Originally Posted by XmarX View Post


Ok !
BTW, is it better than CX-300 ?


don't ever get the cx300

 

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post #11 of 12
11/30/11 at 11:54pm
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Thanks for the tip ! smily_headphones1.gif
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post #12 of 12
12/2/11 at 8:47am
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So, CX-500 is the best IEM for 50 bucks ?
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