MrMonte
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Hello,
Based on the great advice I have received here, I've purchased a couple sub-100 dollar IEMs recently and I am breaking them in and enjoying them. I'll report back shortly. At the same time, three IEMs have repeatedly surfaced in the "if you could just spend a little more" category, which are the JVC FXT90, the TDK BA 200, and the Yamaha EPH-100s. I've decided to give it a shot and consider raising the budget, but it's not an easy decision and I want to get it right. I have done a lot of research here and elsewhere and I've been able to narrow it down to these three (with the GR-07 as a remote possibility though it's more expensive).
In other threads I've talked about what I am looking for: a warm, almost lush sound; strong but NOT overpowering bass (I'm not a basshead). No overpowering mids - slightly recessed vocals. And at the same time, I don't want to sacrifice detail at the high end - I like the complete range. I like IEMs that are punchy - where you feel, and not just hear, the music. is all that asking too much?
Music - Stones, classic rock,live music, strong drum sounds as I am a drummer, some Sparks and Genesis as well. Old Genesis that is - love to get that detail from the Peter Gabriel days. Love a good drum sound. A great song for me to test IEMs with is Enter Sandman by Metallica.
Do listen also to some KD Lang, country swing and classic country, and occassionally some classical.
I do tend to favor dynamic over balanced armatures, and I have a concern about the BA-200, which was my favorite, due to it being over the ear, which isn't something I find easy to deal with.
Thanks to those who have helped me before, and thanks in advance for your insights as I move beyond the $100.00 threshold.
Based on the great advice I have received here, I've purchased a couple sub-100 dollar IEMs recently and I am breaking them in and enjoying them. I'll report back shortly. At the same time, three IEMs have repeatedly surfaced in the "if you could just spend a little more" category, which are the JVC FXT90, the TDK BA 200, and the Yamaha EPH-100s. I've decided to give it a shot and consider raising the budget, but it's not an easy decision and I want to get it right. I have done a lot of research here and elsewhere and I've been able to narrow it down to these three (with the GR-07 as a remote possibility though it's more expensive).
In other threads I've talked about what I am looking for: a warm, almost lush sound; strong but NOT overpowering bass (I'm not a basshead). No overpowering mids - slightly recessed vocals. And at the same time, I don't want to sacrifice detail at the high end - I like the complete range. I like IEMs that are punchy - where you feel, and not just hear, the music. is all that asking too much?
Music - Stones, classic rock,live music, strong drum sounds as I am a drummer, some Sparks and Genesis as well. Old Genesis that is - love to get that detail from the Peter Gabriel days. Love a good drum sound. A great song for me to test IEMs with is Enter Sandman by Metallica.
Do listen also to some KD Lang, country swing and classic country, and occassionally some classical.
I do tend to favor dynamic over balanced armatures, and I have a concern about the BA-200, which was my favorite, due to it being over the ear, which isn't something I find easy to deal with.
Thanks to those who have helped me before, and thanks in advance for your insights as I move beyond the $100.00 threshold.