[btym]

I prefer headphones but I decided I needed something in-ear for listening on the bus and at work etc. Decided to pick up a pair of Pistons because they're dirt cheap. They sound good for the price, but they're pretty bassy and unfortunately I hear constant static from my ipod that I never heard before because they only have 16 ohm impedance. So the Pistons don't seem to be right for me, I'm looking for something a bit more neutral and something a little harder for my ipod to drive so that static doesn't get through.
 
The RE-400 seem good, are such flat IEMs still fun to listen to? Would probably prefer a slightly warm response to a completely neutral response (the GR07's graph looks nice but I haven't actually listened to them). Also I like the shape of the SE215 since they seem like they'd be comfortable lying down, but they're very bassy

 

[Chiho]

Re-400 + HM 601 LE is bundled and on sale for $150. For re-400 alone is $79 now.

 

[ZapX629]

  I prefer headphones but I decided I needed something in-ear for listening on the bus and at work etc. Decided to pick up a pair of Pistons because they're dirt cheap. They sound good for the price, but they're pretty bassy and unfortunately I hear constant static from my ipod that I never heard before because they only have 16 ohm impedance. So the Pistons don't seem to be right for me, I'm looking for something a bit more neutral and something a little harder for my ipod to drive so that static doesn't get through.
 
The RE-400 seem good, are such flat IEMs still fun to listen to? Would probably prefer a slightly warm response to a completely neutral response (the GR07's graph looks nice but I haven't actually listened to them). Also I like the shape of the SE215 since they seem like they'd be comfortable lying down, but they're very bassy

GR07 is a great choice and I've never heard static from it from any source, just be aware that the treble can be a bit sharp, but other than that it ticks all your boxes. RE400 sounds great but the build quality is suspect. A lot of those break. You could also try the Havi B3 with an amp. They have a small recess in the mids, but are generally on the neutral side with a great soundstage for an IEM.

 

[btym]

Alright, thanks guys. Trying to avoid using an amp because they'll mostly be used in public and that's not very convenient

 

[Lestat]

Second on the VSONIC GR07 Classic - lendmeurears is a good dealer, quick shipping, accepts paypal, and likely will have some sort of black friday discount (I think they did last year - wouldnt swear to it tho).

 

[btym]

GR07s came today, they also have static with my ipod. Oh well. They sound great. May I'll get an amp at some point to increase the signal-to-noise or switch to a Fiio X1.