I'm new here, I've searched the threads and can't find much info.  Most of it talks bout techno, Dubstep, and hip-hop.  What is your opinion of the best sub $200 dollar IEMs for Rock music?  I listen to a lot of Rock/Metal/Progressive for long periods of time at work.  I'm finally looking for...

I am in the market for a new pair of IEMs. I listen mostly to Jazz (Apple lossless files) and will be using an iPhone 3GS as a source (and amp?). I have never owned IEMs, but I guess I am more on the analytical side (and if some coloration is necessary, I would opt for the warm+sweet) and plan...

hi, i recently put my ultimate ears tf 10s through the wash so i need some more headphones.   i had these before logitech bought the company. i loved the sound signature with prominent top end   should i get the same phones again (considering they are under logitech now) or go for...

hi everyone i'm planning to buy the sony xba-4, i'm gonna use them with my nexus s( with VOODOO SOUND ), i know that he has a clean audio output but the problem is, the sony xba-4 has 8ohm impedance, so do you think that the nexus s with voodoo has a good output impedance to power them properly?

At first I have to explain why I have to post this thread although there're several topics out there comparing these two IEMs:   - In my country, they are not widely available. In fact, I rarely see shops sell this, or if they do, they tell me that they do not have demo products for me to...

Are there any universals with balanced armature driver(s) the can do sub bass rumble or is the tf10 in 2012 still the only one? um3x and W3 have more of an midbass hump, that i do not like. sm3/sm2 would have been great if i could stand the soundstage, which seems wierd to me.   i cannot...

I'm looking for a new set of IEMs. They would be powered with my Sansa Clip+. I mostly listen to acoustical recordings (Diana Krall, Sinatra, Liebert, Tallest Man on Earth, Fatou Diawara, and similar), so I want something that really shines with this kind of music.   My other IEMs are the...

So let me start off with saying that I am just getting back into Head-Fi after a 6 year hiatus, so I have no idea what is good these days. I picked up a pair of ATH-M50's from Sound Professionals with the detachable coiled cable, and I love them. I am using them with a Fiiio E17 (portable...

I've been looking through Joker's and ClieOS' reviews for several days now, but every time I latch onto a pair of IEMs, no matter how hard I try and believe they are "the ones," I always manage to be convinced otherwise by price, bass-emphasis, defects, availability, or general dislike among the...

currently contemplating between dba02(no mic) and the audiofly af78(with mic). i find dba02's sound more pleasing, as it's just right for my type of music. however, DBA02 is missing a mic, with audiofly has. i'll be using the iphone with this...wondering how bad or hard is it without a...

I'm currently using a Sansa clip+ and FiiO E11, and looking to upgrade from my Brainwavz M4s, I've set a budget of £100 ($160) but I can't make a decision and would like some opinions, my music preferences are varied, I listen to just about everything except rock/metal, emphasis on vocal...

So, I have some decent headphones if you've seen my profile(hd800s, beats pro, the list actually goes on) and they are very expensive, and very nice, and very unable to take out in public. I know a lot about over the ear, but surorisingly little about in-ear headphones. I have listened to more...

The proliferation of all things headphone related over the last several years absolutely blows my mind.  It seems there are new players getting into the game each and every month, making it confusing even for folks who've been 'round these neck of the woods for more than a minute about potential...

This is one of the most useful questions imo. I'll start.   DBA-02: Sub-bass roll off   FXT90: Too much mid-bass    FXD80: Recessed mids   GR07 mkII: Slight treble roll off     Also does anyone have any iems they consider to have no flaws? I've never heard one.

Well, here's my dilemma. I am a hip-hop producer, i make instrumentals. So headphones are a big deal for me. My problem is that i have 3 pair of bassy iem's (kicker EB141, Xears TD4, ATH-CKS77), and in need of something more along the lines of neutral for mixing and mastering. I dont really want...

Hi, the title says it all, I need your expert opinions. My price range is between $250-$400.   I usually listen to Classical, Alternative Rock, Dubstep, and some Rap. I'd like a good amount bass impact but it doesn't need to be the main focus.  I'll also probably be working out in these...

I've owned a good number of high end IEMs, including the Sennheiser IE 80, Vsonic GR07, Fischer Audio DBA-02 and Head-Direct RE0. While they sound good, and some are very detailed, none sound anywhere near as good or enjoyable as good set of speakers + subwoofer.    It doesn't even take a very...

What would be a good choice for IEMs around 200$ or less that sound close to the AKG Q701s that I have? I was looking at the BA Etymotics, and the Brainwavz B2, and maybe the UE Triple fi, but I was worried about the cable durability there. Would these be good picks?   I have V-moda M80s...

Hello people. I've been looking to buy some good in ear pieces for quite some time. I use some really cheap earphones right now, and I'd really like to have something that sounds at least decent. I don't know much, if anything, about IEMs or earphones, so I'd like some advise on that matter...

Interesting review -- anyone actually own these?   http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/the-best-200-in-ear-headphones/

Title says it all...   I'm going to get molds made this friday - I currently have a pair of Etymotic HF2s.  As far as I know, the mold will match the headphones that I bring in, but if there anything that's more universal?  I know a mold for the HF2s will fit the ER 4s but nothing else.  My...

I'm trying to get into IEM's since I have a steady closed can (KEF M500), and a steady open can (MDR MA900).  I've heard some people (Head-Fi'ers mainly) say that full sized cans are simply better than IEM's but it seems that I have to try it out myself.  Why can't IEM's beat full sized if...

ive been doing this research for many years and yet i found only two iems that at least comes closer to my expectations . " ety er4s & westone 4s..  bt need to change everything with the tym..  if any one knows something  better plz  try to give me suggestions .   appreciate it!

After reading through reviews of many earphones, it seems like a lot of them have a high bass level. Bass always gives me a headache after listening to it for a few minutes. I was wondering if there are high quality earphones with little to no bass, that produces clear, accurate sound?

I just discovered a broken stem on my e500. What's even worse, I called Shure and was offered a 535 "replacement" for $250. Ouch.   So I am in need of some sort of replacement and I am loathe to give Shure any more money. Plus, I'm not convinced I need to spend as much this time around. I've...