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Looking for IEM's at a 250$ budget. Help appreciated!

post #1 of 8
2/7/12 at 5:15pm
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Hi guys, title pretty much? I was looking around and I stumbled upon a Ortofon EQ-5 for 249$. Although, I didn't feel like I had to pull the trigger so suddenly after 3-4 hrs of research and sniffing around :)

 

I listen to lots of dubstep, extreme metal, jazz, trance, 2-step...many other genres as well, but not as much as the genres I mentioned. (I guess I can say I like some bass)

 

 

Maybe I'm looking for an all-rounder, or just a fun, wow-factorish IEM for the price.

 

 

There are some songs here that can help provide clear and accurate thoughts on your opinions....

 

Flying Lotus- Do the Astral Plane

Flying Lotus- Message Situation

Tokimonsta- Sweet Day

Nero- Promises

Nero- Act Like You Know (Dubstep Mix)

Cave In- Juggernaut

Botch- To our Friends In The Great White North

 

I am just your average iPod listener looking for some good everyday portable fun phones.

 

Anything that can play that^ with some wow-factor at a $250 budget, gimme your recommendations! Thanks! :)

 


Edited by toughcub - 2/9/12 at 2:31pm
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post #2 of 8
2/8/12 at 5:41am
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Bump! 

 

Need some opinions here :/

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post #3 of 8
2/8/12 at 8:29am

I've been using MTPG's for that exact type of music you listen to, up until I got a pair of FX700's recently.

 

the golds are great, although a bit under your budget, the bass extends low and is definitely a basshead oriented IEM, with a warm fun sound

 

my choice for EDM up until a few days ago

 

 

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post #4 of 8
2/8/12 at 6:37pm

Check out the Westone UM2's. Definitely have the bass you're lookng for and I've seen them around the $230-$240 range. 

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post #5 of 8
2/8/12 at 6:48pm

MTPC does nothing wrong, but is also very fit dependant from my experience.

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post #6 of 8
2/8/12 at 9:35pm

e-Q5 are great option for your needs

Another option is DBA02 or new DBA02MK2

 

Check MA for even even better deal then 249

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post #7 of 8
2/9/12 at 2:28pm
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Thanks for all your help so far guys, umm looks like it's coming down to either to most likely the Ortofon e-q5 or TF10 (got bunch of reviews telling me I can't really go wrong with either of them for the value).

 

 

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post #8 of 8
2/9/12 at 4:47pm

I like my EQ-5's, they have some nice clarity and detail.  Though I tend to prefer the Westone W3's and IE8's recently for listening, not sure you could find those new for $250...but definitely used on the for sale forums for less.

 

Never heard the TF10's,  but everyone seams to love them....if they fit right.

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