Best earbuds non-amped and not over the ear?

[mlny]

I'm new to the forum and I am not an audiophile. Basically I need replacement earbuds for my Iphone and I can spend around $300. I listened to the Shure E530, which sounded nice, but I didn't like the over-the-ear wire and I thought the sound was clear, but kind of lacked a little punch in the bass (i.e. sound clarity is important, but so is bass). Also, I would like them to be comfortable after extended use.

I listen mainly to soundtracks and some pop and I also tv watch shows and other video.

Any help from the members of this forum would be appreciated.

 

[Caribou679]

The Atrio M5/M8 can be wore "normally" or over the ear, as you choose.
Good quality soundwise

check it out on Future Sonics for $200 or on ebay for 130$.
Also big thread about them on Head-F1

 

[tstarn06]

X2 on the Atrios. I wear them down and use shirt clip to kill cable noise. The best $130 you'll ever spend on IEMs.

 

[mlny]

Thanks for the suggestions.

 

[ZARIM]

JBL reference 220($80) are the best earbuds for the money with lots of bass and clarity is amazing.....