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Hi Clieos,
you have given a 6.63 for the Brainwavz B2 - presumably a typo

Corrected. Thanks for pointing it out.

Is there going to be an update on the SQ value numbers anytime soon? Each pair of IEMs were reviewed at different times, so it would be no surprise that something like the Brainwavz B2 would be outstanding for it's time thus scoring 5/5 for value, yet today, at best would be 4.8 whenever it's on sale for $110 which happens quite often since we now have the R-50 which obliterates it both price and performance-wise in the analytical structure.

The SQ of an IEM doesn't change with time, so there is no reason to change it unless there is something revolutionary enough to upset the whole ranking (and market), So far, I haven't heard any IEM that qualifies. As for value - the problem is, regardless of how soon I updated it, it will be outdated in months, maybe even just one month (especially if it is the holidays season). I simply don't have the time to do price check every month for hundreds of IEM. That's why the reader should be smart enough to look at the difference between quoted price vs. current price and try to add/deduce value by themselves. After all, this list is only meant to give a quick start, not a quick fix.
Actually the reason why B2 is 5/5 in value but R-50 is 4.9/5 have less to do with the time of review, but more to do with B2 having slightly better build quality, accessories and packaging, while R-50 isn't as good a build and, more importantly, has a less-than-stellar warranty terms. There is a hidden cost and that's why it didn't get the 5/5.

I like this list I own a lot of some of the Hifiman's over ear and Bowers&Wilkins and PSB and I like to experiment! Why is there no Sennheiser on the list because I was going to buy a pair of IE 60's . Would you buy the sennheiser  or ? thanks for the information.

I have nothing against Sennheiser, just the fact that I don't come across their IEM very often locally and those that I do come across tends not to interest me.

Thank you! The list is going to help !