Budget IEMs with removable / detachable nozzles?

[meowzus]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had an up to date list or recommendations on budget IEMs (sub $100) that have removable ear nozzles / sound tubes, like the Fiio FD3 which I have. I produce a lot of ear wax, and having removable nozzles helps me to keep them clean, which is more important to me really than the tuneability feature which is cool. I guess another thing would be if these replacement sound nozzles are available. As I'm writing this, it seems like it might make sense to stick with FiiO since they are more likely to have spare parts around for a while, but I figured that I'd give this thread a shot anyways. I impulse bought the Linsoul TANGZU Wan’er, but I then realized the lack of a removable nozzle would probably be a no go for me. Unless someone can give me some decent instructions on how to easily clean them?


Thanks!

 

[LFC_SL]

What about buying an IEM vacuum. Up front capital cost that should pay itself off in the long term

 

[meowzus]

What about buying an IEM vacuum. Up front capital cost that should pay itself off in the long term

I'll look into those later but thanks for the suggestion. Sort of out of my budget right now!

 

[baskingshark]

Hi! I was wondering if anyone had an up to date list or recommendations on budget IEMs (sub $100) that have removable ear nozzles / sound tubes, like the Fiio FD3 which I have. I produce a lot of ear wax, and having removable nozzles helps me to keep them clean, which is more important to me really than the tuneability feature which is cool. I guess another thing would be if these replacement sound nozzles are available. As I'm writing this, it seems like it might make sense to stick with FiiO since they are more likely to have spare parts around for a while, but I figured that I'd give this thread a shot anyways. I impulse bought the Linsoul TANGZU Wan’er, but I then realized the lack of a removable nozzle would probably be a no go for me. Unless someone can give me some decent instructions on how to easily clean them?


Thanks!

At around $100 USD and below, with tuning nozzles (in alphabetical order):

NiceHCK NX7 MK4 and MK3 and Pro
Semkarch SKC-CNT1
Simgot EA500
Toneking Nine Tails
TRN STM


I would recommend the Simgot EA500 over the others, as it is relatively affordable at $50ish USD and melds technicalities, tonality and timbre nicely.

 

[seekadds]

Moondrop Kato has this feature. But it's a little more than one hunnid.

 

[Hustler]

Take a look at iBasso IT00 and IT01X.

 

[bamboostreet]

Letshuoer d13 with removable nozzle, single DD, big bass, great build, good cable...

 

[meowzus]

Bumping - just wondering if anyone knows some newer models? Thanks!

 

[lionsgate]

I'll recommend the Fiio fd3. Price is also affordable.

 

[meowzus]

I'll recommend the Fiio fd3. Price is also affordable.

Haha in the OP I said I already have these, it's what I'm currently using and I really don't have any complaints with them, except that finding an mmcx cable with a mic that is decent is hard, but I guess that is probably the case with even 2 pin 0.78mm. But I was looking for a backup/replacement and since it's been a few years since I've gotten these I was wondering if there was anything else around that's newer/better/cheaper. The FD3's seem to have gone up in price a bit, and I'm seeing them for around $150CAD on Aliexpress/amazon.