[sabag123]

What is better to you may be worse for others. We need a bit more info.

Aside from better overall clarity and soundstage, how would you improve those stock earbuds?
What do you think of the quantity of:
Bass
Vocals
Highs
?

highs and vocals

 

[zunehdrocks]

 
highs and vocals

So you're ok with the bass quantity?
If so, I would just get a  iem with a slightly v shaped sound just to be safe
The RHA ma750, yamaha eph100, and dunu dn1000 all fit that category.
If you'd like a bit of a bargain, theres also the ttpod t1e
 
 
Gr07 BE vs rha ma750 can be found near the end of the article
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/rha-ma750-ma750i/
 
 
 
dn1000 vs ma750
http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/dunu-dn-1000/

 

[sabag123]

What about the HEIFMAN RE-400?
If we take the eph 100 out of the question , what would be the best earphones with a budget of 130$?
Through amazon.

 

[zunehdrocks]

  What about the HEIFMAN RE-400?
If we take the eph 100 out of the question , what would be the best earphones with a budget of 130$?
Through amazon.

http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/hifiman-re-400-waterline/
If the eph100 is out, I think you'll like the rha ma750/ma750i the most

 

[sabag123]

So it came down to
Etymotic Research HF5
Heifman re-400
ma750
What would you suggest?
Sorry for all these questions.

 

[zunehdrocks]

  So it came down to
Etymotic Research HF5
Heifman re-400
ma750
What would you suggest?
Sorry for all these questions.

I think the ma750 is the safest option. If you like ultra linear sound specifically, the hf5 and re400 would definitely be the better options.

 

[1TrickPony]

If you pay attention to joker's reviews, you'll notice that he often compares it to Monster's Miles Davis Trumpets. That said the trumpets are discontinued (I'd say due to cheap cable components!

He describes it as more nuanced, with a slightly more (and controlled) bass. I've owned it four times over due to the lifetime replacement (or not so lifetime).

In short, I'd recommend the find of a reasonably priced pair - it will make you rediscover your ENTIRE music collection. The timbre accuracy of the Trumpets is amazing, so even old recordings sound even more impressive. I love the soundstage too. If you're a fan of jazz, you'll find that depiction of brass instruments to be pretty detailed. Drums skins are palpable by ear. Electric bass/ guitar rigs sound premium, you'll definitely hear good expensive gear bring played. I'm not sure if you can say the same for the Yamaha. Finally, the trumpets love a high freq boost, clarity just expands more so, just like the extensions and soundstage. Good luck.