[konjikikun]

I listen to a wide variety of genres. I enjoy listening to ballads, jazzy tunes, and instrumentals the most but from time to time I switch to listening to kpop and jpop.
I have a FiiO E17 portable amp if needed.

I can decide on which one to get out of the following:
- ATH-CK100PRO
- IE80
- SE535

I would like to know what each one differentiates itself from the others and what it excels at doing. Most importantly, which one would suit my taste of music the most.

If there any significant disadvantages, please list them out as well.

 

[ProjectDenz]

Have not heard the CK100.
 
IE8 seemed to have a bit of a muffled midrange and vocals because of its booming bass quantities to me, I don't think it would go well with the genres you listed.
 
IE8 has booming bass, a bit of a muffled midrange and treble is nice. It sets itself apart as being a very bass heavy iem.
 
SE535 is perfect for those genres, its lush midrange really brings out vocals, jazzy tunes, instrumentals and pop music well for me.
 
SE535 has a more controlled and well extended bass, very forward and lush midrange, and a more laid back treble (wouldn't call it recessed). It sets itself apart as being as having what I see is the best and most lush midrange of high tier universal.

 

[Whizz]

If you're gonna pair with E17, the CK100 will offer the best synergy. Its bright and transparent signature with slight emphasis in midrange will pair well with the smooth and full sounding signature of E17. Though with that choice of yours, you might want to consider Westone 4 as well.

 

[kellj]

the most detailed should be ck100pro
best in drums and bass should be ie80
not sure about se535
I suggest ie80 but it takes really long to burn in tho

 

[kellj]

also ddm 2 they have a really good soundsatge

 

[imackler]

I'd really look into the Grado Gr10.