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IEMs similar to the ER4Ps, but with bass?

post #1 of 6
2/1/12 at 12:19am
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I've had my ER4Ps for almost a decade now. They've served me well. But I've always wanted a little more bass. Back then, there were only a few options for us head-fiers. Now, it seems like there are more IEMs than headphones, and I don't know where to start.

 

So what I'm looking for is a IEM with mids and highs like the ER4P, but with detailed, high quality, rumbling bass like in the Denon D2000s. I also want them to be well detailed, and have the amazing instrument separation of the Etys. Soundstage isn't as important, but I wouldn't mind one with a deep stage. Budget is less than $600. Of course, less is always better. Thanks.

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post #2 of 6
2/1/12 at 8:01am
The CK100Pro, Sony EX1000, PFE232, RE272 and CK10 are close match to the ER4P/S qualities with good bass response and you can always add ZO in chain for better bass experience out of these IEMs. BTW HF5 or ER4P/S with orignal Sansa Fuze, Samsung P2 will produce quite good bass.
Edited by ZARIM - 2/1/12 at 8:05am
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post #3 of 6
2/1/12 at 8:16am

Keep the ER-4P and get the ZO v.2 bass boost amp.  Save $500 off your $600 budget!

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post #4 of 6
2/1/12 at 11:32am

I've been using my ER4Ps with my Practical Devices XM6 for the past year and love the combo. The +6dB @100Hz Bass Boost button does a good job at fixing the ERPs short comings. Not to mention the 75ohm button basically turns them into the ER4S.

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post #5 of 6
2/1/12 at 12:01pm

Detailed, high quality rumbling bass with Ety detail does not exist in a universal.

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post #6 of 6
2/1/12 at 1:25pm

I believe that Unique Melody's triple BA model has a ER4 driver plus dual bass drivers, so it might have the sound that you're looking for.  I know that despite the dual bass drivers it's still fairly analytical and doesn't have a bass heavy sound signature.

 

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