[SoulSyde]

I'm looking for a half-way decent set of IEMs for round $100. Do they exist?

If I'm not already pushing my luck at that price-point, are there any that are "warm" sounding with good bass-response? My taste in music is towards the Hip-Hop/Soul/Jazz side of things.

 

[TacticalPenguin]

UM1

 

[vulc4n]

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Originally Posted by SoulSyde /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm looking for a half-way decent set of IEMs for round $100. Do they exist? If I'm not already pushing my luck at that price-point, are there any that are "warm" sounding with good bass-response? My taste in music is towards the Hip-Hop/Soul/Jazz side of things.

At this price and your requirements would would be best served with a dynamic driver canalphone.

Look at the Denon c551.

 

[SoulSyde]

Both are great ideas, thanks.

 

[Herooftime]

Shure SE210s

 

[SoulSyde]

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Originally Posted by Herooftime /img/forum/go_quote.gif Shure SE210s

Interesting as well.

 

[straden]

bose earphone, warm warm mmmmmmm

 

[TacticalPenguin]

You can get the c751 which is a good bit ahead of the 551 for around $100 - look at it as well as the 551 and UM1. The SE series isn't highly regarded around here for value until you get to 310 or higher

 

[vagarach]

The Shures are indeed warm sounding, but that's basically the end of it

Like Tactical said, not such value for money.

 

[gradesm]

x2 on the denons. Not sure I'd call the UM1 warm sounding. UM2 definitely, but for me UM1s are pretty neutral. The midrange sounds warm but I wouldn't call the bass warm.

 

[majkel]

I wouldn't call the SE210's warm, rather neutral with rolled-off trebles. Westone UM1 IMHO.

 

[LCeh]

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Originally Posted by gradesm /img/forum/go_quote.gif x2 on the denons. Not sure I'd call the UM1 warm sounding. UM2 definitely, but for me UM1s are pretty neutral. The midrange sounds warm but I wouldn't call the bass warm.

Agreed. UM1 sounded quite neutral to me. I think UM1 is a great pair of headphones, but if you are looking for something warm, then I am not too sure if it will provide what you are looking for.

 

[energie]

ar you joking?
shure are not warmn at all! they are damn flat and balanced.
i vote for UM1.

 

[azuredreamz]

Maybe a bit cheat, but Etymotic Er6i + FiiO E3 are pretty warm and good sounding, plus they're less than $100

 

[PhotoHead]

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Originally Posted by azuredreamz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Maybe a bit cheat, but Etymotic Er6i + FiiO E3 are pretty warm and good sounding, plus they're less than $100

You're right, they have never really sounded better. Thanks for the tip. Now the 6i's go back into the rotation. They are the first pair of decent iems I ever bought and I haven't listened to them very much lately.