Best IEM's for under $100 that have a flat frequency response?

[Alondite]

If you're going up to ~$150, I'd look into Vsonic's GR07s. They are like taking the speed of BA IEMs with the punch of Dynamic IEMs. I would say they are generally neutral, with good clarity, separation and a fairly spacious soundstage (for an IEM). They are also virtually fatigue-free to my ears. Be warned though, they sound pretty terrible right out of the box, and don't settle into their intended (and wonderful) sound for quite some time. At least 100 hours or so, but significant differences can be heard very early on.

 

[Tefloon]

The RE0 cabling is atrocious, but I've had few problems with my hf5's cabling. The Ety's won't have quite the treble sparkle, but they are faster and have the better soundstage of the two, imo.
Quote:

Unfortunately, I'm not liking the cords of the RE0 and HF5. The Logitech Ultimate Ears 600 seem to be fairly good, though. I also looked at a local Best Buy, and found a set of Sony MDR-EX310lp's, and they look pretty good. I was wondering if anyone had any opinion on them?
 
Also, if perhaps I were to go higher than $100, maybe up to $150, there are the Sennheiser CX880i's. Would you guys recommend them for $140? What's their frequency response like? Also, how are the Monster Turbines Copper for $150 (not the Pros)?
 
Thanks for the help!
 
Cheers,
Primusman.

 

 

[kiteki]

 
For headphones under $100 there is the Sony MDR-V6.

 

[flash52595]

I'd go with the addiem's. They have dual BA drivers and are balanced quite nicely.

 

[soundstige]

I agree. The Apple In-Ear (ADDIEM) are severely underrated for their average $30 eBay price. They might not be the best under $100 but they're a fantastic buy. They have a very flat response for what they are.
 
Quote:

I'd go with the addiem's. They have dual BA drivers and are balanced quite nicely.

 

 

[tinyman392]

I'd say RE0, but they aren't available in stores.
 
Try: Etymotic (blaring higher mids), Apple IEMs (rolls off highs a bit)...  All I can think of...

 

[shureThing]

I didn't realise ADDIEMs were only $30.

 

[umvue]

a used ER4P? It is more like $120 but it will last much longer than RE0

 

[Pianist]

Quote:

 
For headphones under $100 there is the Sony MDR-V6.

 
An HF5 and RE0 are much better sounding than the V6, not to mention more neutral IMO.
 

 

[Primusman]

Okay, sorry about my Turbine-related mistake. I'd prefer to stick with more commonly found brands, such as the Ultimate Ears, and the Sony's. So out of the EU 600's, and the Sony MDR-EX310lp's, which would you recommend when it comes to flat frequency response and overall detail of the music? Also, how well balanced and detailed are the Sony MDR-EX510lp's? 
 
Thanks again,
Primusman.

 

[Primusman]

Also, like I said, I'm only buying in-store, and the ADDIEM's are around $100 here in Canada.

 

[Primusman]

Also, how balanced and detailed are the Klipsch S4i's?

 

[kiteki]

 
Quote:

 
An HF5 and RE0 are much better sounding than the V6, not to mention more neutral IMO.
 

 
 
Yeah that explains why recording studios all over the world use the RE0 and not the V6.
 
 
Do a logarithmic frequency sweep and you can instantly hear which one is more neutral, the V6.
 
 
You've gone through like 4 or 5 RE0's already and you just said that one broke on you this morning, I don't know why you even bother, you just seem to enjoy defending inferior products, like you get paid 5 cents for each misleading post you make.
 
 

 

[tinyman392]

Quote:

Also, like I said, I'm only buying in-store, and the ADDIEM's are around $100 here in Canada.

IDK how much the Etymotic HF series is in store (I think 150-180), the MC series is under 100 as well.  ADDIEMs are pretty flat.

 

[Primusman]

I need to know right now: are the Sony MDR-EX310lp's good for what I'm asking?