[ballcall2]

I am looking for a new IEM for mostly classical music -most of the time for solo piano and sometimes orchestra , and Occasionally
rock and jazz.

My budget is not really defined, but I don't want to spend to much (max 400-450$), and I don't want a custom iem.

Thanks for your help

 

[rroseperry]

For classical music, I think you want to have a fairly balanced phone, no particular emphasis in any range and good timbre (ie the instruments sound accurate). You also want to have good detail, especially in the midrange. Of the phones that I've listened to, I'd recommend the Grado iem, GR8, Great clarity, an airy sounding phone. Going for its more expensive sib would probably be a worthwhile investment, but I've never heard it.

 

[ballcall2]

Ant other thoughts?

 

[DaBomb77766]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/550361/review-j-phonic-k2-sp-custom-in-disguise
 
You could check out these too.

 

[ballcall2]

http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/550361/review-j-phonic-k2-sp-custom-in-disguise
 
You could check out these too.

Thanks for the link

I also saw that many people reccomend the er-4p as one of the best IEM for classical. Is it really good? Are there any better ones?

 

[incongnit0]

tf10

 

[rroseperry]

tf10

No, I don't think so. The V shape gives more emphasis on the topand bottom that you'd want, particularly for a largely midrange instrument like piano.It's a great iem and I love it, but not necessarily a good fit with classical.

 

[MaxwellDemon]

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http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/550361/review-j-phonic-k2-sp-custom-in-disguise
 
You could check out these too.

Thanks for the link

I also saw that many people reccomend the er-4p as one of the best IEM for classical. Is it really good? Are there any better ones?

For a good price, I'd agree with the ER4 too. It has the accuracy and tonal balance for classical music.
 

 

[ballcall2]

The price is not really a big issue if it isn't over my limit (~450$) - I want to buy the best IEM for what I hear in my budget.

 

[dilpal]

RE 262 are also good for vocals and classical music. Let the low price (150$) does not fool you. You can read ClieOS review for them.

 

[MaxwellDemon]

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The price is not really a big issue if it isn't over my limit (~450$) - I want to buy the best IEM for what I hear in my budget.

ER4 is very, very good till that price range. If your limit was higher, I would have recommended the EX1000.
 
On a second thought, maybe the FX700 then?

 

[Sarah]

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Of the phones that I've listened to, I'd recommend the Grado iem, GR8, Great clarity, an airy sounding phone. Going for its more expensive sib would probably be a worthwhile investment, but I've never heard it.

The Grado GR10 is my favorite IEM that I've heard when it comes to piano. It's maybe a little overpriced ($400 MSRP) but if you can get a good deal on it or you don't mind paying that price, it's a great headphone. I love them for small jazz and chamber ensembles.