I was browsing around for travel headphones, and I stumbled upon the M50. Not the Audio Technica one, but this one:     At first look I thought this is might be it. The M-Audio Studiophile Q40 was favoured for its sound quality and value, but the build was far from confidence-inspiring and the pleather pads were awful. The M50 on the other hand seems stylish, has ample paddings and not too bulky. Relatively affordable too, retailing at 75USD on Amazon. There's not much info about its sound quality, but I decided to make the plunge anyway. So...

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The true budget IEM king!   First of all, there are no accessories and packaging. The IEM comes in a plastic wrap. That's that. Can't complain for $7 though.   The housing is a big, bulky shiny plastic. OK for the price. For me comfort is not bad at all, but for those who have smaller ears comfort will be an issue. Get another pair of eartips cos the stock ones are not so good. I use Meelec tips stuffed with Comply foam.   The worst part: cable. Super tangle prone, kinks, and no chin slider.   But... the sound! You can't get any...

Really small, portable player with capabilities that worth a lot more than its price. Very good SQ for an entry level player, able to play FLAC, great UI and battery life with Rockbox. Clip is very useful for exercising/strapping an amp. The best thing: it is very cheap!

Affordable yet awesome? Look no further! Vsonic has always been known for cheap earphones with high quality, and GR06 lives up to that name.   Build quality/design: well built and looks durable. I love the brownish-gold color of the cable. I also like the design: minimalist (not the flashy type) but very functional. The only downside I can find is the lack of chin slider.   Comfort: over-ear has always been my personal preference and I find the GR06 pretty comfy, although not as comfortable as the Phonak PFE. The housing is quite small and...