Reading through the forums to try to compare these value CIEMs is torturous, so I was hoping to start a discussion here to gain perspective as well as add new options. The threads hold very few actual reviews or comparisons to provide prospective, mostly chitchat and speculation. If anyone owns or has auditioned any of these CIEMs or anything within the price range, please add your two cents. I will be actively seeking out owners and PMing them for their input. What I would like to be able to do in the end is provide everyone with a chart that specifies sound signature, configuration, customer service notes, and links to reviews. I will save space for the chart and start the discussion with my own considerations.
Best Sub $450 Value CIEM for clarity, detail, extension, and slam: JH5 vs. Cosmic Ears BA3 vs. Alien Ears C3/CFR3 vs. 1964 Ears V3