Quote:   Well, eventually I got both ($55 for the A161P and $64 for the HF2) and I'd like to thank you very much for the recommendation. I will be keeping both as to me they are absolute opposites in terms of good sound quality, with the HF2 being accurate to the note, but a bit tiring...

Hi joker, thanks for the great work!   I'm currently looking to upgrade my current set of IEM (Soundmagic E30), and the top two contenders are Etymotic HF5 ($120) and MEElectronics A161p ($100). I'm not satisfied with the E30 at all. Isolation and comfort are just about OK, although sound...

Hi. I've been into IEMs for some years now. My first IEM was the Sennheiser CX100, which was soon upgraded to a SoundMagic PL50. After the PL50 clogged with ear wax, I replaced it with the E30, which was a disappointment. I much preferred the sound signature of the BA-based PL50, although...