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Looking for good IEMs with deep bass, warm mids and a controlled treble?

post #1 of 7
1/28/12 at 12:30pm
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As said in the title I'm looking for IEMs with these qualitys! Currently I listen to dance, electronic, pop, classical, rock and alternative so a real mixture therefore I'm looking for something with good bass, clean vocals with a warm/fun sound! The bass mustn't drown out the rest of the music as I like my mids and trebles, my ears are very sensitive to sibilance so the highs would ideally be clean and not overly 'hissy'. I've owned some Sennheiser CX870 and the sibilance ruined their otherwise perfect sound, such a shame! Budget wise I'm looking at anything up to £50 which is about $80!

 

Help will be appreciated,

Jonathan

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post #2 of 7
1/28/12 at 12:49pm
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Originally Posted by JonathanFairley View Post

As said in the title I'm looking for IEMs with these qualitys! Currently I listen to dance, electronic, pop, classical, rock and alternative so a real mixture therefore I'm looking for something with good bass, clean vocals with a warm/fun sound! The bass mustn't drown out the rest of the music as I like my mids and trebles, my ears are very sensitive to sibilance so the highs would ideally be clean and not overly 'hissy'. I've owned some Sennheiser CX870 and the sibilance ruined their otherwise perfect sound, such a shame! Budget wise I'm looking at anything up to £50 which is about $80!

 

Help will be appreciated,

Jonathan


MEE A151s are good, they do have rolled off highs as well with a nice warm signature to them whilst not ridding of the mids and highs.  Ultimate Ears 500s do fit your description of what you're looking for and do work for your genres.  NUForce NE700s are another idea as well.  I really can't say much more as I can't gauge your sensitivity to sibilance (EG, I don't know how much is too much, so the suggestions relfect that by offering rolled off highs). 

 

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post #3 of 7
1/28/12 at 12:58pm
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Well i can withstand some hiss but not when it is like a piercing hiss with every 's' being very sibilant! For me I find this very uncomfortable and makes me cringe! Some sibilance is obviously acceptable as long as it is natural and not overly exaggerated or fake, thank you for your suggestions!

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post #4 of 7
1/28/12 at 1:04pm
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Originally Posted by JonathanFairley View Post

Well i can withstand some hiss but not when it is like a piercing hiss with every 's' being very sibilant! For me I find this very uncomfortable and makes me cringe! Some sibilance is obviously acceptable as long as it is natural and not overly exaggerated or fake, thank you for your suggestions!



So your sensitivity exists in the vocals (I'm only asking this because you specifically mentioned the "s" sound)?  In other words, are you also sensitive some some forms of cymbal sizzle (in the high treble)?

 

If the answer is no to the second one, try the ThinkSound TS02.  As always, it may be best if you can try the IEMs before you buy.


Edited by tinyman392 - 1/28/12 at 1:06pm
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post #5 of 7
1/29/12 at 5:51am

I'd recommend the Audio-Technica CKM50. It's an amazing iem for all the genres you listed, and it's on sale on Amazon for $25 - $45. Also soundstage lends to a very immersive experience, especially when listening to EDM.


Edited by eke2k6 - 1/29/12 at 5:56am
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post #6 of 7
1/29/12 at 6:44am
The Turbine, JVC FXC51, Sony EX310, Philips SHE9700 are recommended and they offers deep punchy bass with warm natural mids.
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post #7 of 7
2/3/12 at 10:12am
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Ah thank you for your suggestions everyone, I'll definitely check them out! Tinyman392, yeah every overly harsh sibilance is uncomfortable for my ears but mainly vocals, I like them to be crisp otherwise it spoils the music for me!

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