polecat89
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I'm in the market for some earphones/IEM's for the first time, after always using whatever came with my iPod or other device. I've been wanting to do this for a while but have never convinced myself to plunk down the money.
I'm looking for something in the $150-$300 range with balanced sound, good build, and comfort. I've been doing some research, but honestly am I bit overwhelmed and not sure what direction to go in.
What prompted this is that I have gift certificates to spend at Best Buy, but obviously the selection in-store and online is pretty limited. And I guess the key for me is getting something with balanced sound - the UE SuperFi 5's and Shure SE210/SE310's seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum on this, with the UE's more on the bass-adict end but still with an articulate high, and the Shure's with the less-defined low end. Also, what about single driver vs. dual driver?
Appreciate any thoughts.
I'm looking for something in the $150-$300 range with balanced sound, good build, and comfort. I've been doing some research, but honestly am I bit overwhelmed and not sure what direction to go in.
What prompted this is that I have gift certificates to spend at Best Buy, but obviously the selection in-store and online is pretty limited. And I guess the key for me is getting something with balanced sound - the UE SuperFi 5's and Shure SE210/SE310's seem to be on opposite ends of the spectrum on this, with the UE's more on the bass-adict end but still with an articulate high, and the Shure's with the less-defined low end. Also, what about single driver vs. dual driver?
Appreciate any thoughts.