[trix3072]

I've been using iems and I'm looking for an endgame for my music and sound preference. I've used some iems, but for some reason I just couldn't find it perfect for me. So I'm looking for some advice under 4000$.
My previous IEMs were:
TWS
Apple airpods pro
Sony WF-1000xm4
AKG N400nc
I liked the both, but I'm looking for wired options...
Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 2
(Probably the worst TWS I've tried. This sounds muddy and unclear.)
Wired
AKG N5005 (Liked it, but that 'plastic timbre'(That's what Crinacle pointed out, if that's the right term) didn't make this perfect.)
Sony IER-Z1R (Liked it, but the 'fit' was the problem.)

I mostly listen to modern "mainstream" genres like:
Pop(ex. Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Adele, Sia, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth...etc.)
EDM(ex. David guetta, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Alan Walker, The Chainsmokers, Zedd...etc.)
R&B(ex. The Weeknd, Drake...etc.)
Hip-Hop(Eminem, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Chris Brown, Migos...etc.)
Rock(Fall out boy, Maroon 5, Coldplay, One direction...etc.)
There seem to be some great IEMs like:
Vision ears EXT, Empire Odin, 64 audio's u12t/trio, and JH audio's iems (which a lot of my favorite aritsts use.), Fir audio's new IEMs...
and a bunch of other options...
Can I get some advice?

 

[pbui44]

If you are near NYC, then go to Audio46 and try out this open-box Audeze Euclid:

https://audio46.com/products/audeze-euclid-closed-back-planar-magnetic-iem-open-box

If it does not work out for you, then also check out the ThieAudio Monarch at Audio46:

https://audio46.com/products/thieaudio-monarch-electrostatic-universal-in-ear-monitor

Since you will already be at Audio46, you should be able to also try out these open-box Audio64 u18t and u18s as well:

https://audio46.com/products/64-audio-u18-tzar-universal-fit-earphones-open-box

https://audio46.com/products/64-audio-u18s-universal-in-ear-monitor-open-box

 

[baskingshark]

I've been using iems and I'm looking for an endgame for my music and sound preference. I've used some iems, but for some reason I just couldn't find it perfect for me. So I'm looking for some advice under 4000$.
My previous IEMs were:
TWS
Apple airpods pro
Sony WF-1000xm4
AKG N400nc
I liked the both, but I'm looking for wired options...
Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 2
(Probably the worst TWS I've tried. This sounds muddy and unclear.)
Wired
AKG N5005 (Liked it, but that 'plastic timbre'(That's what Crinacle pointed out, if that's the right term) didn't make this perfect.)
Sony IER-Z1R (Liked it, but the 'fit' was the problem.)

I mostly listen to modern "mainstream" genres like:
Pop(ex. Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Adele, Sia, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Charlie Puth...etc.)
EDM(ex. David guetta, Martin Garrix, Marshmello, Alan Walker, The Chainsmokers, Zedd...etc.)
R&B(ex. The Weeknd, Drake...etc.)
Hip-Hop(Eminem, Post Malone, Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, Chris Brown, Migos...etc.)
Rock(Fall out boy, Maroon 5, Coldplay, One direction...etc.)
There seem to be some great IEMs like:
Vision ears EXT, Empire Odin, 64 audio's u12t/trio, and JH audio's iems (which a lot of my favorite aritsts use.), Fir audio's new IEMs...
and a bunch of other options...
Can I get some advice?

Would recommend the Sony XBA-N3. L shaped bassy warm and smooth set, very natural timbre and great soundstage and layering. Not the best micro-details but it suits modern day genres (especially bass heavy ones like EDM and hip hop) to a tee.

 

[trix3072]

If you are near NYC, then go to Audio46 and try out this open-box Audeze Euclid:

https://audio46.com/products/audeze-euclid-closed-back-planar-magnetic-iem-open-box

If it does not work out for you, then also check out the ThieAudio Monarch at Audio46:

https://audio46.com/products/thieaudio-monarch-electrostatic-universal-in-ear-monitor

Since you will already be at Audio46, you should be able to also try out these open-box Audio64 u18t and u18s as well:

https://audio46.com/products/64-audio-u18-tzar-universal-fit-earphones-open-box

https://audio46.com/products/64-audio-u18s-universal-in-ear-monitor-open-box

What are the differences between the U12T/U18T/U18s/Trio? I've found that the U series only have BA drivers... Aren't BA-stuffed IEMs bad for bass? Aren't the hybrid IEMs the best choice?

 

[pbui44]

What are the differences between the U12T/U18T/U18s/Trio? I've found that the U series only have BA drivers... Aren't BA-stuffed IEMs bad for bass? Aren't the hybrid IEMs the best choice?

Since they are open-box, they are available to demo, so why not try them out, anyways?

 

[gazzington]

Would recommend the Sony XBA-N3. L shaped bassy warm and smooth set, very natural timbre and great soundstage and layering. Not the best micro-details but it suits modern day genres (especially bass heavy ones like EDM and hip hop) to a tee.

Fully agree. Non fatiguing listen that basically sounds great with everything

 

[Tex Irie]

Best is subjective.. But I second the Euclid it scales well with the quality of your source.

The Sony IER-M series also sound excellent with pretty much any genre and are easily driven.

The Audeze LCD-i4 is pretty awesome as well if you can find it. If you go that route I would suggest using Spinfit CP155 Eartips and the earfins.

If you can demo any of them please do so. Your ears will be the singular source of truth. You may receive numerous and wildly varying answers that may or may not suit your tastes.