[wagninger]

Hello,

I know that open-back overears have nothing to do with IEMs, but I find the HifiMan Arya to be my favorite headphone, so I would like something with very similar characteristics as an IEM. Precise stage and imaging, Bass down to the lowest registers and incredibly clean, present but not overpowering, everything extremely clear - what’s the one that comes closest? Any price point acceptable, bonus points if it is in the infamous „kilobuck“ range.

 

[pbui44]

This IEM probably sounds like the Arya the most:

https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-i4

However, this model is lower-priced and has the closest form to the LCD-i4:

https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-i3

Also, for noiser or just more busy areas:

https://www.audeze.com/products/euclid

 

[silent-circuit]

If those are more than you're looking to spend, the 7hz Timeless is the current "planar IEM darling" around $200.