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clear, detailed, good clarity IEMs around $50

post #1 of 13
12/23/11 at 5:52pm
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Hey,

 

So I've recently come into some money and am looking for IEMs that have good clarity, detailed, and nice instrument separation. I unfortunately can't afford too much (the HF5s would be amazing but too expensive). My high price is no more then $60. So far I've come across the Meelectronics A151 (I had the m6 and loved the sound but couldn't do the wiring and couldn't get good fit in ears) and the Etymotics MC5. I was wondering if there was anything else out that has good instrument separation, are detailed and have good clarity?   

 

edit: I also saw the Phiaton PS210 which are $69 on Amazon. Those are a little more then I want to spend, but they seem analytical and also I like the idea of them being a hybrid IEM/earbud


Edited by alterndog - 12/23/11 at 6:14pm
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post #2 of 13
12/23/11 at 9:38pm

I personally enjoy my Brainwavz M1. Those are $34.50. I like them far more than my Klipsch image s4, or at least the mids and treble are brighter and clearer in my opinion.

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post #3 of 13
12/23/11 at 11:31pm

The Audio Technicas ATH-CKM55 are good for the "clear, detailed" you have mentioned.

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post #4 of 13
12/23/11 at 11:41pm

+1 on the M1s, sound quality really doesn't get much better for under $50. From my experience, it didn't require any amping either, so you might want to factor that into the cost if you were considering one too. $34.50 is a really good price for them too, so you'll have some extra cash lying around.

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post #5 of 13
12/24/11 at 12:17am

+1 for M1s as well.  They definitely don't need an amp (of course that doesn't mean you can't use one).  Well balanced IEM, good at everything, perfect at nothing.  Nice well rounded IEM for under 40.

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post #6 of 13
12/24/11 at 4:04am

couldn't agree more. The another is the Spider TinyEar. I'd go M1 for balance but the Spider is a little clearer.


Edited by goodvibes - 12/24/11 at 5:15am
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post #7 of 13
12/24/11 at 9:49am
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I have the soundmagic pl30, How much better are the M1? I like the soundmagic but I'd like better detail and clarity.

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post #8 of 13
12/24/11 at 10:04am

Don't forget to use coupon code b594a06414 during checkout for an additional 5% off anything @ mp4nation.net if you decide to go with the M1's.. smile.gif

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post #9 of 13
12/24/11 at 3:47pm
The M4, RE0, Sony EX310, JVC FXC51 are highly recommended and they all sound crisp, clear and detailed with good bass response.
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post #10 of 13
12/24/11 at 3:51pm
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Originally Posted by ZARIM View Post

The M4, RE0, Sony EX310, JVC FXC51 are highly recommended and they all sound crisp, clear and detailed with good bass response.


He said under 50, so strike RE0 off that list :p  I still say M1 is more clear then M4; detailed is about a wash. M4s have better bass response, but M1s still have great bass response, it becomes a matter of preference.

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post #11 of 13
12/24/11 at 7:11pm

Dunu trident

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post #12 of 13
12/25/11 at 2:02am

I recently got the M4, and they sound pretty good for the price. The Tridents are also a great buy for $30.

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post #13 of 13
12/25/11 at 2:13am

Silver Bullet

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