$500 IEM Recommendations

[MonkeyDance]

Hi all,
 
This is my first post to the forum.  I would like to get a high quality set of IEMs but I am a bit unsure what to go with as I don't have experience with anything over $150.
 
I just tested some Focal Diablo Utopia speakers with a Burmester amp in my home for the weekend and figured I really should upgrade my earphones since I spend more time with those than anything.
 
I will mostly be listening to my iPhone 5 with Spotify's extreme quality.  I could get a small headphone amp if necessary but I would prefer a pair that works well without an amp.
 
My current pair is a the Klipsch S4i which I prefer to my previous pair of Etymotic HF3s because they have more bass.  I mostly listen to pop music and occasionally classical music.
 
I need something durable with a remote that can control my iPhone and it would be nice to get something water resistant (not a deal breaker though).
 
I would also like to be able to easily remove and insert the IEMs if possible.  I usually listen to 3-4 hours a day worth of music and podcasts.
 
Right now the top choice is the Shure SE535...but I know there are others I should be considering.
 
Thanks in advance for any recommendations.

 

[MonkeyDance]

The others I have found in addition to the Shure SE535 that I would consider are:
 
Westone 40W
Ultimate Ears 900
Klipsch X11i
 
Any others I should be considering?

 

[MonkeyDance]

Bought the W40...hope that was the right choice.

 

[zamorin]

Hows the bass of the W40?
 
Probably you should have checked out these threads:
 
http://www.inearmatters.net/2009/01/list_01.html

http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-302-iems-compared-1964ears-v6-stage-added-11-12-13-p-806      

 

[MonkeyDance]

I canceled the order for the W40 after reading that an all plastic Chinese made head phone should not be $500. 
 
Thank you for the reply zamorin but I was hoping I could use knowledgeable forum members to make a recommendation based on my needs...sifting through old reviews of discontinued products and products that don't fit my needs is not what I want to do.
 
I need to have iPhone controls and an earphone that is easy to insert and remove quickly.  If anyone has some recommendations please let me know.  I think now I would like to stay under $350.

 

[Varoudis]

  I canceled the order for the W40 after reading that an all plastic Chinese made head phone should not be $500. 
 
Thank you for the reply zamorin but I was hoping I could use knowledgeable forum members to make a recommendation based on my needs...sifting through old reviews of discontinued products and products that don't fit my needs is not what I want to do.
 
I need to have iPhone controls and an earphone that is easy to insert and remove quickly.  If anyone has some recommendations please let me know.  I think now I would like to stay under $350.

I had the same question some time ago and I got the w4r. very good choice (at a discount price of 350usd)

 

[MonkeyDance]

Yeah I think the W4R price is more likely justifiable at $350 but I have to have iPhone controls....

 

[zamorin]

I suggest the Vsonic GR07BE. You can get it here for $130 with free shipping:
 
http://www.lendmeurears.com/
 
They are good overall. Good bass, mids and highs but they don't have iPhone controls.
 
Another good option will be the new DUNU DN-1000.