[zantoz]

Hi, this is my first post here despite I have visited this forum continuously. My commute earphones, Shure SLC2, are about to break, and I’m looking for their replacement. So I want your advice. My budget is 200 USD; I would like an in-ear earphone which includes the foam sleeves so I don’t have to purchase them separately. (Maybe this last thing isn’t necessary.) I want a balanced sound, and I don’t prefer any brand in particular.
Thanks for your help.

 

[ABathingApe]

Hi Zantoz,

Welcome to Head-Fi. Is there a perticular kind of music you listen to? Do you like the Shure sound? Off the top of my head, I'd say Etymotic Research has some good IEM's in your price range, but may be a little bass shy.

 

[zantoz]

Thanks for the answer. I listen extreme metal; so I need a good response in the whole frequency spectrum. I like the Shure sound, but I am a little disappointed since these earphones broke after one year. (Actually just the plastic cover of the wire is damaged, the sound still is good.)
And my PMP is a Cowon S9