IEMusic
Headphoneus Supremus
I think of reference IEMs, as those that are quite commonly know, and can serve as a reference point for a lot of people. In practice, “reference” products tend to be the current state-of-the-art, that is the standard bearer that all other products try to equal. Unfortunately, most people can not afford such products. If using my initial definition of “reference”, I think there are certain ubiquitous and inexpensive IEMs that are well known, and have certain well known strengths and weaknesses. As such, I think any IEM enthusiast should own a pair of BLON BL03s and a pair of Tin HiFi T2s. They are very affordable, and can serve as a reference point. I think any reviewers should own them also, and compare any IEM that they are reviewing to the sound of those IEMs.
Do you think that this would be useful? What other IEMs do you think would serve this purpose well? I think they should ideally be $100 or less.
Do you think that this would be useful? What other IEMs do you think would serve this purpose well? I think they should ideally be $100 or less.