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Your choice of IEM for a 100-130$ budget.

post #1 of 15
2/6/12 at 9:26pm
Thread Starter 

Hello !

 

I apologize for the brutal question but I am getting a little confused reading all the 3Ds.

Which is in your opinion the best IEM that 100-130$ can buy ?

I am in Europe unfortunately

An extremely clear and clean midband is my top requirement (very good rendition of dialogues/voices )

A too much strong bass on the contrary could be a real problem

Moreover I would be very interested to know how I could filter the lows out

 

Thank you very much indeed

Kind regards,

 

gino


Edited by ginetto61 - 2/6/12 at 9:30pm
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post #2 of 15
2/6/12 at 9:28pm

Sony EX600.

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post #3 of 15
2/6/12 at 9:37pm

Ultimate Ears 700

 

Can get regularly for $100 in US

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post #4 of 15
2/7/12 at 7:28pm

Ultimate Ears 700 are a good bet

 

I love me Etymotic ER-6i if you can still find them. Should be right at $100

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post #5 of 15
2/7/12 at 9:08pm
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Originally Posted by ginetto61 View Post

Hello !

I apologize for the brutal question but I am getting a little confused reading all the 3Ds.
Which is in your opinion the best IEM that 100-130$ can buy ?
I am in Europe unfortunately
An extremely clear and clean midband is my top requirement (very good rendition of dialogues/voices )
A too much strong bass on the contrary could be a real problem
Moreover I would be very interested to know how I could filter the lows out

Thank you very much indeed
Kind regards,

gino

The HF5 willbe better value because it's offers very detailed mids(vocals sound amazing on it) and extended clean highs with good bass response.
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post #6 of 15
2/7/12 at 9:15pm

+1 to the HF5. I just got a pair form Amazon for $95 and I am absolutety amazed at the... well, everything! Classical and acoustic is fabulous, and I am also enjoying Van Halen and Joe Satriani as never before. The HF5 is one fantastic IEM for $95!!

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post #7 of 15
2/7/12 at 9:44pm

The Sony XBA-1 looks promising. I guess you can't go wrong with the HF5. I wonder which sounds better.

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post #8 of 15
2/8/12 at 4:25am

Though a little on the thin side, the HF5's mids are detailed and have a good timbre. They're a great choice for $95!

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post #9 of 15
2/8/12 at 10:06am
Thread Starter 

Thank you very much indeed Gentlemen for your kind and valuable advice !

 

Yes ,,, my very priority is a very clear but not fatiguing rendition of voices

HF5 ... I guess you are talking about these ...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI

 

If I am not wrong Etymotic Research is an historical brand. The first to reach audiophile status ....

 

http://www.stereophile.com/headphones/805

 

ER-4casemed.jpg

 

I will try to trace them here in Europe to save on shipping costs ( I live in Italy)

Thank you very much indeed

Kind regards,

 

gino

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Etymotic-Research-Portable-iPhone-Earphones-/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328724504&sr=8-1

 

 

 


Edited by ginetto61 - 2/8/12 at 10:09am
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post #10 of 15
2/8/12 at 10:13am
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Originally Posted by ginetto61 View Post

Thank you very much indeed Gentlemen for your kind and valuable advice !

 

Yes ,,, my very priority is a very clear but not fatiguing rendition of voices

HF5 ... I guess you are talking about these ...

 

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-Portable-Earphones-Black/dp/B000XPG2QI

 

If I am not wrong Etymotic Research is an historical brand. The first to reach audiophile status ....

 

http://www.stereophile.com/headphones/805

 

ER-4casemed.jpg

 

I will try to trace them here in Europe to save on shipping costs ( I live in Italy)

Thank you very much indeed

Kind regards,

 

gino

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Etymotic-Research-Portable-iPhone-Earphones-/dp/B000XPG2QI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1328724504&sr=8-1


Those are the ER4, and if you're in Italy, you won't get the deal we mentioned for the HF5. 

 

Yes, not being in the U.S. often sucks. Big time.

 

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post #11 of 15
2/8/12 at 10:38am

I'll +1 the HF5 as well! got 'em for €79 at Macway.

Awesome sounding phones!!

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post #12 of 15
2/8/12 at 4:19pm

Amazon has the cobalt (blue) for $95. The black ones you have the link to are $149.

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post #13 of 15
2/9/12 at 9:57am
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Those are the ER4, and if you're in Italy, you won't get the deal we mentioned for the HF5. 

 

Yes, not being in the U.S. often sucks. Big time.

 

 

You are very right.  In Italy in particular the choice is very limited and prices not very good and we often buy from Germany, UK, France ...

It seems that the sellers are not so eager to sell ... quite strange indeed

It is not a very transparent market

Unfortunately buying from USA is not the easiest of the tasks.

Thanks again

Kind regards,

 

gino

 

 

 

 

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post #14 of 15
2/10/12 at 4:54am
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Originally Posted by ginetto61 View Post

 

You are very right.  In Italy in particular the choice is very limited and prices not very good and we often buy from Germany, UK, France ...

It seems that the sellers are not so eager to sell ... quite strange indeed

It is not a very transparent market

Unfortunately buying from USA is not the easiest of the tasks.

Thanks again

Kind regards,

 

gino

 

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italian customs are known for being problematic.  ie they are crap and they steal stuff.  buying from within the EU should alleviate that a bit, UK is likely you best bet.

 

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post #15 of 15
2/12/12 at 11:30am
Thread Starter 

 

Thank you very much for the valuable advice

I will look at the UK sites then

Kind regards,

gino

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