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Looking to buy second IEM. Can't decide!

post #1 of 7
12/21/11 at 6:45am
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Hey, I'm looking to buy my second pair of IEMs, I owned a pair of TF10s that got busted.  I'm looking at the ~150 price range, and have been considering the re-262, ex600, gr07, or another pair of TF10s.  My primary concerns are sound quality and having at least decent isolation, so I'm open to closed headphones in the same price range as well if the quality is better than the IEMs.  I listen to a lot of electronica, rock (all subgenres), and hip-hop but I dabble in pretty much every genre, classical included.  Can anyone offer some advice and suggestions?

 

Edit: I should add that I'm looking for something that will do well without an amp.


Edited by Marco13185 - 12/21/11 at 7:42am
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post #2 of 7
12/21/11 at 7:01am

I own both the re-262 and gr07. I think the gr07 would be a great choice for you as it does pretty much all genres very well and is a great all rounder. The re-262 is also good but it requires an amp to shine and the isolation is not as good as the gr07.

 

Another IEM to consider would be the JVC HA-FXT90. Great bass punch and does incredibly well with rock. I have not tried them with hip hop and electronica but I would imagine they would do very well. Not as great as the other two in terms of technicalities but it's a VERY fun sounding IEM.

 


Edited by Trist - 12/21/11 at 7:06am
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post #3 of 7
12/21/11 at 7:39am
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Thanks Trist.  I guess I should add that I'm looking for something that will do well without an amp and that I like my bass :).

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post #4 of 7
12/21/11 at 7:51am

check out the promo here...the popee is a solid bassy iem.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/585608/all-items-of-hisounds-products-are-50-off-as-the-xmas-gift

 
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post #5 of 7
12/21/11 at 12:04pm
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I've done some more research and I guess what I'm looking for is something like the TF10s but with more forward mids.

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post #6 of 7
12/22/11 at 1:53am

I think same Trist, the gr07 can be a good choice in your price range and for the sound signature you are looking for and isolation.

 

Edit : Which player are you using ?


Edited by Migou67 - 12/22/11 at 1:55am
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post #7 of 7
12/22/11 at 2:14am

I personally find the TF10 to be a terrible IEM. I seriously don't understand how people could like such a fatiguing IEM,  Maybe it's just me though :P


Edited by Trist - 12/22/11 at 2:16am
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