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post #1 of 28
2/4/12 at 2:58pm
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Could you guys help me on choosing IEM for <$30?

I've been reading some great reviews compiled by ljokerl, clieOS and other guys. But the more I read, the more difficult it gets, there are so many to choose from. I know that it may sound funny, since the the price is low, but you know that awkard feeling when finding a better thing for same price after already ordered something.

I'd prefer them to wear just inserted into my ear instead of over my ear. Microphone/Remote would be a big bonus too. Brainwavz Beta is probably my top choise now, but I'm a little confused that ljokerl states it as the best-sounding earphone in its price bracket and clieOS gives only 2.75 stars out of 5. Also heard some bad things about their isolation. Meelectronics M6P also looks like a good choise, but I don't like that it's an over-the-ear earphones with memory wire. I should have mentioned that my top priorities are comfort, sound and isolation. Mainly listening rock music.


Edited by Inspekto - 2/4/12 at 3:08pm
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post #2 of 28
2/4/12 at 3:41pm

i know you said you dont like the idea of the m6 but i just picked them up the other day from amazon and i find them to be more comfortable than "hanging down style". 

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post #3 of 28
2/4/12 at 3:51pm

The ME M9 is almost as good as the M6 but is a hang down model. However, I'd say the Betas have better sound quality.

 

Also read the review and not the score. The scores are sometimes not based on price/performance so a 2.75 is actually not bad. 


Edited by Dacrazydude - 2/4/12 at 4:31pm
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post #4 of 28
2/4/12 at 4:33pm
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Originally Posted by Dacrazydude View Post

The ME M9 is almost as good as the M6 but is a hang down model. However, I'd say the Betas have better sound quality.

The M9 is very close to the M6, but the M21 (or CW31) would be an upgrade over the M6 and in the OP's budget. Beta's might better than all three of them though.
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post #5 of 28
2/4/12 at 5:18pm

I don't know much about brainwavz beta, but you should check out the JVC FX67. I own them and they're excellent for a budget earphone (I paid 20$ for them). 

 

You can check out this thread if you want more information about them: 

 


Edited by Poak - 2/4/12 at 5:20pm
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post #6 of 28
2/5/12 at 8:10am
Thread Starter 

Thank you guys. What about Meelectronics CW31? It's $29.17 on Amazon. Ljokerl rated them 6,7/10 and clieOS 3,4/5. Is it a good ( or best) choise for my $30 budget?

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post #7 of 28
2/5/12 at 12:24pm
I had the CW31. They were a great IEM. A step up from the M6. Very warm and natural sounding. My only complaint was the treble is kind of dull and unexciting. At $30 though I would say they are worth it. I posted a review a review lengthy review on Amazon, it should be the first one.
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post #8 of 28
2/5/12 at 1:00pm

Dsnut's (and Joeblogg's) budget finds are really good in my experience.  The ~$10 Philips SHE3580 and (if you can still find it on sale, Amazon has been playing pricing games) $25 ATH-CKM50 are really good for tastefully emphasized bass and treble.  The $8 Monoprice 8320 is more balanced and neutral by comparison if you think you'd prefer that more.

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post #9 of 28
2/5/12 at 1:05pm

The Brainwavz M4 is 28 dollars. I'm not a fan of mp4nation's support but the sound should be great at that price. 

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post #10 of 28
2/5/12 at 1:14pm
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Originally Posted by Dacrazydude View Post

The Brainwavz M4 is 28 dollars. I'm not a fan of mp4nation's support but the sound should be great at that price. 



 

Yes, this...  It's currently only Amazon only (from my understanding).  But it is a tremendous value nonetheless.

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post #11 of 28
2/5/12 at 1:45pm
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Wow, so many great IEMs for <$30 on Amazon (Brainwavz M4, Meelectronics CW31, CX21 etc), but NONE of them can be shipped to my country (Lithuania, Europe), or the only shipping option is Priority International Courier which costs more than IEMs itself... Any ideas where to get them with a free/cheap shipping to Europe?


Edited by Inspekto - 2/5/12 at 1:54pm
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post #12 of 28
2/5/12 at 9:52pm
+1 for CW31. I would also recommend brainwavz M1 but it seems that stocks are unavailable internationally at the moment. Another budget option u can consider is Dunu Trident. They are available at online store called frogbeats (I think they ship internationally). As for the above mentioned brands/models, maybe u can browse thru ebay.UK see if there are sellers?
Edited by Jyoof - 2/5/12 at 10:00pm
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post #13 of 28
2/5/12 at 10:24pm
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Originally Posted by Jyoof View Post

+1 for CW31. I would also recommend brainwavz M1 but it seems that stocks are unavailable internationally at the moment. Another budget option u can consider is Dunu Trident. They are available at online store called frogbeats (I think they ship internationally). As for the above mentioned brands/models, maybe u can browse thru ebay.UK see if there are sellers?


I think the Brainwavz M4 for 29 bucks trumps all of these right now (in terms of SQ vs price)...  IDK if Amazon will ship international though :p  Only on sale until Tuesday, then I'd go Tridents for him which I think is still a step up from the CW31.  The rolled off treble on it just killed the experience for me, it was way too warm for my tastes :p


Edited by tinyman392 - 2/5/12 at 10:45pm
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post #14 of 28
2/5/12 at 11:04pm

M 4 is out of stock on amazon now I missed it.

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post #15 of 28
2/5/12 at 11:56pm

Inspekto - Perhaps amazon.co.uk or amazon.de has better shipping to Europe ?

 

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