[paradise]

I'm fairly new to this forum but with so many new products out there I wanted to buy a pair of IEM's in the less than $100 category that are equally balanced through out the frequency spectrum. I'm using iTouch and classic as my Jazz listening source,
Thanks for your input.

 

[HighFiguy]

ordered the soundmagic e10's because of their highly praised attributes. They were for $35 and many say they are worth much more than even competitors in the sub 150-200 range

e10 or e30's should fit your needs

 

[paradise]

Thanks, HighFiguy I appreciate the info.I'll certainly look into them. Before I received your input I was looking into the Shure SE-215 though they were a bit more than I wanted to spend unless I caught them on sale. $50 or less is my range for IEM's.

 

[mrdon]

Don't waste your money on anything else. Make the leap to the SE215's. You will be very satisfied. 

 

[paradise]

Thanks for the response mrdon. I saw the youtube video on se215 and I was impressed and the Amazon reviews were good also but I'll check the net and see if I can find them for <$99.

 

[HighFiguy]

just to save your time and money just read this review and see how much praise a sub 50 dollar headphone can get 
http://anythingbutipod.com/2011/08/soundmagic-e10-review/

a very respectable reviwer in my opinion with little to no bias

 

[paradise]

Thanks HighFiguy, I read the review it was very helpful. I think I will try the e10's out. I'm into portable and fullsize headphones so I just wanted some decent IEMs for when I don't want to carry around headphones. If I'm not happy with them I'll move on to the Shure but leary about spending $100 for IEMs. That kind of $ usually goes toward headphones.

 

[HighFiguy]

no problem, i just got my e10's as well and they sound great, very enjoyable listening any type of music on them especially acoustic, and smooth vocals, nice bass extension on them as well
let me know what you think of them when you get em, and i suggest you play around with the earbuds a bit because they actually come with a variety of them, i have small ears so the extra small ones they gave give me the best fit with lots of isolation and a great bass response

 

 

[Ghostfit]

Do consider the JVC HA-FX40 for a balance IEM, they're at practically throwaway price compared to what you're considering.
 
...and don't just read what one reviewer has to say about them when you can consider what 30 odd guys are saying :http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182-jvcs-fx40-pg-83-fx101-pg-96
 
Good luck on your quest.

 

[H20Fidelity]

Do consider the JVC HA-FX40 for a balance IEM, they're at practically throwaway price compared to what you're considering.

...and don't just read what one reviewer has to say about them when you can consider what 30 odd guys are saying :http://www.head-fi.org/t/586909/the-discovery-thread-new-the-sony-mdr-xb90ex-danny-bs-take-pg-182-jvcs-fx40-pg-83-fx101-pg-96

Good luck on our quest.

That's right folks, practically throwing them away!

 

[Ghostfit]

Quote:

That's right folks, practically throwing them away!

 
You're most welcomed to "throw" yours to me if you're so inclined !

 
 
...that is, if you have them in the first place.

 

[H20Fidelity]

You're most welcomed to "throw" yours to me if you're so inclined !


...that is, if you have them in the first place.

Check the boards here, I've seen quite a few pairs end up there. lol

People throwing them "everywhere"

 

[paradise]

I read the reviews on the fx40, very impressive. But regardless of reasonable price the bottom line is which IEM has the best SQ for the price. I realize that more than 1 IEM may fit the bill so I'm welcoming your suggestions. I may try a couple of the IEMs based on your feedback.
Thanks, everyone.

 

[paradise]

Just received the JVC FX40 a few days ago and I listened to one of my favorite cuts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD "Hooked on Love and WOW!!!!! These things blew my socks off. Then put on "Jazz Crimes" by Joshua Redman and the drum solo was so realistic  The snare and cymbals really shined I thought I was actually there. For $20 these have got to be one of the best bargains on the market. Thanks for recommending them. I was intending to order some Soundmagic e10's for about $37 shipped but I recently saw the Klipsch S4 this week fpr $32 shipped so I ordered those instead. But I'm still dazzled by the FX40's. Thanks again. 

 

[friedduck]

Quote:

Just received the JVC FX40 a few days ago and I listened to one of my favorite cuts GRAND FUNK RAILROAD "Hooked on Love and WOW!!!!! These things blew my socks off. Then put on "Jazz Crimes" by Joshua Redman and the drum solo was so realistic  The snare and cymbals really shined I thought I was actually there. For $20 these have got to be one of the best bargains on the market. Thanks for recommending them. I was intending to order some Soundmagic e10's for about $37 shipped but I recently saw the Klipsch S4 this week fpr $32 shipped so I ordered those instead. But I'm still dazzled by the FX40's. Thanks again. 

 
Where'd you find the S4s for $32? I'd love to try them at that price.  Thanks!