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I recently purchased a FiiO X3 and a pair of Hifiman RE-400's. It's a good combination and I have been enjoying it. I like the RE-400's, they do a lot of things quite well. However as those with audio nervousa are apt to do I have been wondering lately what improvements could be wrought by stepping up a notch or two in the IEM chain. I have been doing some reading and research and i have narrowed it down to two choices. Those candidates are the Vsonic GR07MKIIBE, and the Audiofly AF78. Unfortunately i won't be able to audition either of these before purchase, something I try to avoid but the good thing is i can get both of these models at a considerable discount right now and therefore should not loose too much money if i decide to sell one or both of them later.
What do those here who have experience with these three models or at least two of them think. Is there a major player or two, in this price range, that i have missed. Are either or both of these choices a clear upgrade from the RE-400's? I'd like to keep it under $200 but could stretch a little above that for the right pair. Recommendations do not need to be IEM only , on or over the ear cans are also a possibility. In fact I used to own a pair of AKG K495NC's and I should have kept them as nothing I have tried since have sounded as good all around. Unfortunately even on sale the AKG's are $350 and I am not really in a position to put out that kind of cash right at the moment. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
What do those here who have experience with these three models or at least two of them think. Is there a major player or two, in this price range, that i have missed. Are either or both of these choices a clear upgrade from the RE-400's? I'd like to keep it under $200 but could stretch a little above that for the right pair. Recommendations do not need to be IEM only , on or over the ear cans are also a possibility. In fact I used to own a pair of AKG K495NC's and I should have kept them as nothing I have tried since have sounded as good all around. Unfortunately even on sale the AKG's are $350 and I am not really in a position to put out that kind of cash right at the moment. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
