[ibis99]

for $149 they are unbeatable. Absolutely unbeatable!

 

[barleyguy]

Out of that list at those prices, I would go with the JVC FX500. They sound great (in a warm detailed textured way) and are very comfortable (small wooden bullets with diagonal sound tubes). I honestly haven't heard the rest of the list, but the FX500's are quite good. They are on my "want" list.

 

[JOEYBUCKETS]

RE0 are excellent for the price, purchase them on ebay and u get free shipping i believe.

 

[A_Dying_Wren]

Thanks for the responses. The main problem is that I can't find the RE0 and the FX500s here and I have become deeply hesitant in buying earphones before I can hear them. I am entirely fine with buying second hand (as long as with warranty) so am giving serious consideration to the IE8 and Triple.Fi 10. The westones are a bit out of range i think.

The PFEs will be here soon but I dunno if I'll have time to go hear them. I'm also concerned about their bass or lack thereof.

EDIT: Is it something to be concerned about that nearly all the high-end earphones in the Jaben For Sale forums are IE8s?