ive been doing this research for many years and yet i found only two iems that at least comes closer to my expectations . " ety er4s & westone 4s..  bt need to change everything with the tym..  if any one knows something  better plz  try to give me suggestions .   appreciate it!

Hi guys,   I'm kind of new to the In Ear Monitors. I'm looking for a budget quality pair of earphones and I think I've narrowed it down to these two (Etymotic Research HF5 or Ultimate Ears Triple Fi 10). Was wondering which one I should get. I know the Ultimate Ears are a little more in cost...

Heya!, Im finding some good Bang for the Buck! IEMs, i primary listen to rock, some techno, soft rock..., The primary use for the IEMs is while im relaxing (or sleeping) so they must be very comfortable..... Thanks in advance guys

Hi All,  I just signed up to Head-Fi org been looking at this forum for over a year. Decided to by Etymotic HF5's based on reviews from this site. I love hf5 but i'm starting to get sore ears and apparently some bad wax buildup from over use.  I have been thinking to upgrade to onear/overears...

So I've been through a couple pairs of ear buds the past year, my first being etymotic mc5's and then nuforce ne 700x. I loved the etymotics but I failed to take care of them and the wire ended up falling apart. I liked the nuforce's a lot too, but they seemed extremely frail, and eventually one...

Hi guys, I'm sorry if this was suppose to go into one specify thread but I couldn't find it. I'm looking for an IEM under $100. My focus is on mid and high, however I do wish for some bass. I was amazed by Re0 reviews, but never got around to buying it. Is it still worth buying in 2012? ...

So I decided to save up and spend a little more on headphones.   I'm looking for as neutral a sound as possible for my budget. I'm looking for durability, comfort, sound quality and isolation.   So from the frequency graphs I've seen (still very new to this so please correct me if I'm...

I want to replace my UE SuperFi 3s. However having read thousands of words, I am going round in circles.   To give you some idea of what I am looking for here is a list of hit points (in no particular order):   Mainly for travelling Comfortable fit Not over ear Mostly to be used with...

Have a pair of Etymotic HF3s and have the following observations regarding the tips: The triple flange eartips don't work for me at all, even the smaller ones. The left ear is fine, the right won't go in far enough to get a seal. The foam tips work well but aren't very comfortable. The...

Greetings, I've been a member of this forum for quite a while but rarely contribute.  Until recently I've been more of a vinyl guy and spend my time in those forums.  I'm in the military and have a deployment to Afghanistan coming up which has forced me to get into pc audio and headphones.  I...

Alright so I'm lookin for the most comfortable yet best sound isolating iem's. I had the klipsch s4's a while ago and can't remember if the isolate well? I'm considering maybe getting the x10's but I want to know if anyone has used both the s4's and the x10's, is there a huge difference in...

Hi Folks:   I recently went wireless with my band and love it, but I am struggling to get a clean guitar sound through my IEM's. I'm using a set of Etymotic HF 5's that I've had and while the vocals sound pristine, my guitar sounds clipped. My guess is that the ear buds need to be upgraded. I...

Hello all,   I have used the Apple In-Ears for years now, actually I used three pairs of them. Now my third pair broke I'm looking for replacements in this $70 - $100 price range.   I really like the sound of the Apple In-Ears, I listen to a lot of alternative, folk music and don't need...

I'm looking for the best headphones under $100 that would serve me well on an airplane. I suffered with a pair of earbuds and quickly realized that I had to get something that would block out the airplane noise. I would go for a noise-cancelling type but I am afraid I would have to sacrifice...

I always hear basshead and think its a negative term. well after buying ety hf5's, i really miss the bass. 9not that these are bad iem's, just not for me. So after more research, im comin down to atrio's or sm3's. i dont mind spending a lil extra for sm3's if they are worth it. actually...

Hello! I have been lurking here for several months. I have now decided to post to ask for advice. I am looking at getting some higher quality IEMs but I am not sure which to get. I have been looking at the Etymotic HF5s, but I am not sure since there are many mixed reviews. I listen to all kinds...

Just looking into buying a pair of buds that I can use when I walk around, workout, video chat, etc.  Sort of an all-purpose set that has decent durability.  Preferably under $100 but if justified can go up to $150, maybe higher.  I'm by no means an audophile, but I do care for clear sounding...

Hey guys, been a while since I've posted here...   I've been through a handful of IEMS: Shure E3c, E4/ SCL4 (x3), and now Etymotic hf5s. I was a pretty big fan of the Shures, but all the E4/ SCL4s broke; by the third pair I got fed up and switched to the Etys 18 months ago. The sound is...

I'm sure there is countless threads on this already...But, I was wondering if you guys could point me in the right direction or give advice on the best In-ear Buds around 100 bucks. It can be a bit over or under...I like a nice balanced headphone, not bass heavy, but not missing the bass. I...

I'm looking to buy IEMs in the $200 range. I've heard good things about these 3 products, but I understand they're very different. A lot of people seem to like the GR07... I've heard the IE7 is good with bass, and that the HF5 are very accurate (though some say lacking in bass response). Thoughts?

I'm a musician and am working on recording an album at my house. I need a good set of neutral studio headphones for my electric drums (Alesis DM6) as well as mixing down all the instruments and vocals. I've read a ton of reviews on here and elsewhere and have pretty much narrowed it down to the...

So a few days ago I spent all my hard earned money on a pair of Etymotic HF5's I ordered on amazon for 98.97.  They will arrive at my door on wednesday. I can not wait to try them out. I have been using skullcandy (AKA ****) and some other crappy earbuds and headphones (I decided that I prefer...

Hey guys,   I'm looking for some new IEMS under $200 for listening to music from my Nokia N9 on public transport (my klipsch headphones are on the verge of splitting open). I'm looking for something really comfortable (I have kind of odd ears - i find it hard to find tips big enough for my...

So, getting bored of these UE's(Metro 170's... idk, paid $10 for them used on here back in March). I'm looking for something good for metal, rock...want those bass drums to hit.  Isolation is cool, without sacrificing comfort too much...of all the IEMs I've tried, I really loved the fit of the...

I'm considering getting these, do you guys feel its worth its value?