Personally, I absolutely love my Sony EX800st. They compliment my Etymotics well in that they have a larger stage and a more “fun” signature. I’m very happy with having these as my constant standbys for the last 2-years.
Sony EX1000 if you are lucky enough to find a pair in good condition for less than $300
Neutral with good bass extension
+ Excellent dynamics, clarity, detail, open and wide soundstage, one of the best bass responses (neutral, dynamic, textured, powerful and bottomless), smooth
- awkward shape and fit, bad isolation, treble spike sounds harsh with some recordings, needs good source and power
JVC FD01 (modded), FDX1 (comes with mod) or FD02 (modded + cable change)
Neutralish with slight sub bass boost and lean mid bass/lower mids, smooth, liquid and extended treble
+ smooth and engaging sound that works for everything. Excellent timbre. It puts music first, everything else second. Built like a tank (FD02). Good isolation (small vent)
- I have IEMs that have better resolution, bigger soundstage with better positioning, more textured bass, more detail etc. but I still use the modded FD02 more than my others because it is such an engaging and comfortable IEM for me that I dream away with it
I would like to hear the T800 or Blessing 2 though.
I'd expect the B2 to be technically superior, but I am also curious about the T800, especially because of the mixed feedback.
$300 is a place in the market which is not really full? My choices after hearing a few would have to be the BGVP DM6 for $199, and the old 2014 flagship Sony XBA-Z5 for $399.
Though the Sony would need an aftermarket cable and some power from a DAP, not anything special from a phone.
$300 is a place in the market which is not really full? My choices after hearing a few would have to be the BGVP DM6 for $199, and the old 2014 flagship Sony XBA-Z5 for $399.
Though the Sony would need an aftermarket cable and some power from a DAP, not anything special from a phone.
That’s a great point. I was going to mention that. Though my pairs are fine. There seem to be used pairs that are “OK” showing up every week that are quality in the used section; normally $150. Though yes, DM7 had those connector issues. And there was different ideas about how they were supposed to sound, which the question was “Are they supposed to sound like this or is it a QC issue?”
Still if you find a nice used pair, your getting a $600 IEM for $150.
That’s a great point. I was going to mention that. Though my pairs are fine. There seem to be used pairs that are “OK” showing up every week that are quality in the used section; normally $150. Though yes, DM7 had those connector issues. And there was different ideas about how they were supposed to sound, which the question was “Are they supposed to sound like this or is it a QC issue?”
Still if you find a nice used pair, your getting a $600 IEM for $150.
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