AudioAficionado
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Hello all,
My Brainwavz M2's are near the end of their lifespan now, so I'm looking for a replacement. Does anyone have suggestions for an IEM up to $60? I'm currently looking at the JLab J6m (which sometimes is on sale, but has nearly no information nor feedback on Head-fi) and the JBL J33i (which is new, but is receiving glowingly negative reviews on Amazon.com, so I'm curious as to whether it needs an amp or not). I'm basically looking for a more durable (but doesn't have to be something crazy durable and built like the JLab J4), the same or better sound quality than the Brainwavz M2, and the option of a mic.
Also, my preference of sound signature does lean towards a more bassy sound signature, so please, keep the Balanced Armature suggestions low (ex. Meelectronics A151) unless the IEM is a balanced-armature based design with a bit of exaggerated bass.
*** Please, no one suggest the Sony MH1C or the Klipsch S4 (first generation) because I do not want to board the hype train of the Sony's and the Klipsch, from personal experience, has horrid durability, specifically at the strain relief. Thanks! ***
--AudioAficionado
My Brainwavz M2's are near the end of their lifespan now, so I'm looking for a replacement. Does anyone have suggestions for an IEM up to $60? I'm currently looking at the JLab J6m (which sometimes is on sale, but has nearly no information nor feedback on Head-fi) and the JBL J33i (which is new, but is receiving glowingly negative reviews on Amazon.com, so I'm curious as to whether it needs an amp or not). I'm basically looking for a more durable (but doesn't have to be something crazy durable and built like the JLab J4), the same or better sound quality than the Brainwavz M2, and the option of a mic.
Also, my preference of sound signature does lean towards a more bassy sound signature, so please, keep the Balanced Armature suggestions low (ex. Meelectronics A151) unless the IEM is a balanced-armature based design with a bit of exaggerated bass.
*** Please, no one suggest the Sony MH1C or the Klipsch S4 (first generation) because I do not want to board the hype train of the Sony's and the Klipsch, from personal experience, has horrid durability, specifically at the strain relief. Thanks! ***
--AudioAficionado