Looking for IEM Recommendations - $150-250, Rock / Metal - Page 3

Man, now I'm just torn between GR07's and Westone 2's.

I have a funny feeling that I'd appreciate the sound of the dynamic drivers on the GR07's more, but I also think that I'd like the size / fit / cord of the Westone 2's more.

Too bad the housing on the Westone 4's is larger and may be less comfortable. Otherwise I would probably just spring the extra $200 for those and call it a day.

Well, I went ahead and ordered Westone 2's from B&H. My biggest reasons for doing so are the cords (I absolutely hate bulky cords with memory), and because I read a few complaints from people with GR07's that lost a channel due to wire strain. That, combined with the fact that Westone seems to have great customer service, made me spend the extra $60 and get something that will be a bit less "fun" sounding.

I'm looking forward to hearing the detail and clarity that the Westone 2's will hopefully provide. At the end of the day, if I'm not a huge fan of the sound signature... well, that's what they make equalizers for. 

Interestingly enough, I was originally going to buy some IEMs for just listening to music on my laptop, and occasionally from a portable player (probably iPhone 4S). Then, I decided that it would nice to be have something that's comfortable enough to work out in as well. THEN I toyed with the idea of using them on my desktop for games as well (which sounds like a bad idea after doing some more research). So, I'll be retiring my current gaming headset - Sennheiser PC-160 - and making way for the ATH-AD700's that I ordered at the same time. You guys are a bad influence as far as my wallet is concerned. 

Thanks for your opinions and advice everyone!

Haha, true. I figure the two of these should keep me going for the next several years.

Maybe, maybe not... I've been running around with a PC-160 headset on my desktop and Klipsch S4's for my mobile needs for several years now. 

Yeah, that was my primary reason for this thread. I tend to get buyer's remorse / upgrade itch fairly easily, but I'm trying to tone it down as much as possible to keep on a budget. So, I wanted to buy something that was well regarded and well liked, so that I wouldn't hear the "if only I had bought XXX!" from other people, which would get my mind going too, haha.

True. I don't regret getting the S4's either - I find them very comfortable, and they give me something to use if I'm worried about losing or breaking my more expensive IEMs. :)

Ugh. I just got a notice from B&H that they had an inventory error, so they didn't actually have the Westone 2's in stock. Hmm... now what?