[Ezsqrd]

Essentially, I'm looking for a pair of IEMs that are similar to the RE262 or the ortofon e-Q5 but cheaper and preferably from somewhere where I can easily deal with any warranty or service/maintenance issues. My last pair of RE262 were from a site that shipped from China and getting them replaced was not the cheapest nor easiest thing to do. I largely listen to laidback music across a wide variety of genres so I'm looking for something that's focused on vocals and the midrange. The bass should have enough presence that it gives a nice kick, but not too much. Trebles should be decent, nothing too shrill I suppose, but I'm not too picky when it comes to treble.

 

[kimvictor]

SE215 is pretty similar to orthofon, but cheaper, and has good build and warranty. For something more expensive, IDK. SM3 and SE535 should be fairly similar, but I'm hesitant in recommending those two due to serious lack of clarity and transparency.

 

[Ezsqrd]

Which would you say is closer to the sound signature I'm looking for, the standard or the special edition of the SE215?

 

[kimvictor]

Standard. SE215 is already bassy.