[Cactus108]

Hello, I'm shopping in the CIEM market under 1400 USD, preferably less.

So Far I've been looking at:
UE18+ PRO
Warbler Prelude
Lime Ears Aether

I value:
Imaging
Soundstage/Sub Bass
Treble
Mids

in that order from greatest to least.
I currently listen mostly to rap/edm, a good song to give an idea as to the type of music I listen to is;


Please drop some recommendations!

 

[Zhanming057]

I really cannot support UE anymore at their current level of quality control and service. The UE18pro+ is a fine IEM, pretty good, but not particularly competitive against more modern offerings especially when you take into account reliability and risk of needing a refit. This is coming from someone who owned the UE7, 10 and 11pro's at various points.

The best CIEM sub-bass that I have experience come from either solid-shell acrylics, silicon IEM's or hybrids. So I would look into ACS or potentially the 64 audio N8. The VE4 also has a really full bass presentation but you are paying a premium for the brand name. If you are patient enough, the JH Roxanne might be in the right price range when JH runs a 20% off sale.

 

[ajyagle]

If you're not familiar Empire Ears, message me and I'd love to tell you more about us and some of our products that are geared more towards what you're looking for.

 

[IdleHeroe]

I wouldn't go for the Warbler Prelude. I've had the chance to hear them once when i travelled to Asia. Certainly not impressive as i thought

 

[Cactus108]

bump, i'd like more suggestions. If I have to pay 200 extra for a much better experience, I can.