Apex Eight
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Hey guys!
I'm looking to move on from the bass-heavy and V-shaped IEMs I've had and move on to a more balanced sound. I feel as though my ears have matured a bit and long for a more neutral and accurate presentation.
I listen to a lot of electronic music (which the IEMs I've had have been great at), and rock/indie rock with both male and female vocalists (which the IEMs I've had haven't been so great at, mostly due to overbearing bass), along with a bit of rap.
Speaking of IEMs I've had, here is a list:
SHE3590
- Still owned. Good for their price (~$10). Comfortable, V-shaped, budget IEM.
JVC FXD80
-Returned. Very bright treble, good clarity. They were pretty good, but I just could not get them to fit with my ears.
Shure SE215
-Returned. Great build and isolation. Bass-heavy sound that seemed a bit bloated at times and would make things sound congested. Good clarity.
MEElectronics M-Duo
-Returned. Similar in a lot of aspects to the SE215 without the great build (mostly due to the cheap cable), average isolation, and slightly less bass heavy sound but still V-shaped. Extended but mildly rolled off treble that I liked quite a bit (cymbals, claps, and snaps were crisp with good decay).
I get all of my music through Spotify Premium and simply listen through my Nexus 5 or laptop, no DAC or amps.
Would the RE-400 still be a a top pick here? Thanks in advance for your guys' input!
I'm looking to move on from the bass-heavy and V-shaped IEMs I've had and move on to a more balanced sound. I feel as though my ears have matured a bit and long for a more neutral and accurate presentation.
I listen to a lot of electronic music (which the IEMs I've had have been great at), and rock/indie rock with both male and female vocalists (which the IEMs I've had haven't been so great at, mostly due to overbearing bass), along with a bit of rap.
Speaking of IEMs I've had, here is a list:
SHE3590
- Still owned. Good for their price (~$10). Comfortable, V-shaped, budget IEM.
JVC FXD80
-Returned. Very bright treble, good clarity. They were pretty good, but I just could not get them to fit with my ears.
Shure SE215
-Returned. Great build and isolation. Bass-heavy sound that seemed a bit bloated at times and would make things sound congested. Good clarity.
MEElectronics M-Duo
-Returned. Similar in a lot of aspects to the SE215 without the great build (mostly due to the cheap cable), average isolation, and slightly less bass heavy sound but still V-shaped. Extended but mildly rolled off treble that I liked quite a bit (cymbals, claps, and snaps were crisp with good decay).
I get all of my music through Spotify Premium and simply listen through my Nexus 5 or laptop, no DAC or amps.
Would the RE-400 still be a a top pick here? Thanks in advance for your guys' input!