[spiritualquest]

Hi Headfiers,

these days we can find for cheap really good audio gear from China but it's a hit and miss game that can be expensive if chance is against us.
From 4$ to 100$ the earphones choice is vast and the brands are infinite. Sometime it don't even have any brand like DIY IEM from Aliexpress so how can we be confident as a budget audiophile in this overcrowded earphones market?

Well, I think it's by sharing our toughs and advice and I do not feel there enough threads about supremely good-value chinese (or asian) earphones-headphones (condensed one).

As the thread starter I can try to update the valuable suggestions for the Best Budget earphones, especially Chinese brand earphones and will include little description here in the first post so Headfiers will not have to read scattered impressions and feel more lost than well guided at they end.
In this list I sincerly try to keep ONLY the best earphones (price-value and sound) and hidden GEMS that offer supreme sound value and i'm dead serious about it.

My Budget Audio quest continue here too, so I can work on multiple aspect at same place, the list on my site will be smaller but my freedom fuller. https://nobsaudiophile.wordpress.com/

Me and other budget audiophiles pass time on this Facebook group too (NBBA):
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2356925341002367/

As well, I try to make a best off list of 100-300$ chifi iem too, but need more suggestions, please share some here:https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bes...reference-list-and-reviews-link.872245/page-6


WARNING: **** (AK Audio store) is BANNED on Headfi, please don't talk about this seller and its **** brand, as well as don't share link to his store. It is a Headfi policy, sorry for inconvenience.


Less than 10$ :

-KZ EDR1: Not boomy V shape, warm with above average soundstage, sturdy construction. Ultimate value. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/knowledge-zenith-edr1-in-ear-monitor.22987/reviews
-KZ Ed2: ''Bright and detailed mids and highs, with more than enough bass to keep the hype going. Need good amping.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=KZ&id=ED2
-KZ Edr2: ''Bright and detailed mids and highs, with more than enough bass to keep the hype going. Same as Ed2''
-KZ Ed3c The acme: ''The ED3c in-ears offer a good build quality with a nice and sonically correct midrange as well as a resolution that is easily above the price range. Though, the lows seem a bit blunt at times and the treble loses differentiation with complex music.'' Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/kz-...monitor-headphones-earbud-with-microphone-red
-KZ Ed3 The perfection: ''Good soundstage, big punchy bass with some sub bass, good details and micro details, sometime bright texture. Muscular V shaped sound presentation with sparkly treble. All metal construction. INCREDIBLE VALUE but hard to find!''
-KZ-Hds1: ''Resolution, value, tuning, correct mids, balanced with a bit more mass, precise instrument placement'' Full reviews:http://www.head-fi.org/products/bin...c-pronunciation-ear-headphones-silver/reviews
-KZ ATE: https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/kz-ate-in-ear-monitors.21174/
-Monoprice 8320: "The most non fatiguing IEM which makes listining to hours and hours of music a joy. The only downside is getting a good fit and the horrendous cable which forever keeps the tangly form in which they were wrapped up. These are rated insanely high by Joker and their retail price is only $7.11 for US headfi-ers, but i had to buy them from a fellow headfi-er for €10 which is still worth it. Get these and the ES800M and you have two of the best bang for buck IEM with very different sound signatures.''
-Kanen IP808: ''WOW these are powerful. Holy freakin bass. These are very, very good for ~$10''
-UiiSii HM7: Aggressively fun sound signature. Unexpectedly excellent sound quality. Weightless design. Very comfortable. Soft flexible cable. Extremely cheap. Review:https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/...icrophone-and-remote-space-gray.21262/reviews
-Danao D21 (micro dynamic driver): ''Exceptional clarity and details with good soundstage for the price, shy bass'' Full review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/daono-d21/
-Fonge T01 (3-5$): ''Suprisingly good construction, bassy sound that do not bloat other frequencies'' Review: http://www.aproear.co.uk/fonge-t01-sport-earphone/
-Moreblue DM8 (3-5$): ''Warm,bassy sound with good control, good soundstage and fun soundsignature. Incredible value.'' Review: http://www.aproear.co.uk/moreblue-dm8/
-EZaudio D4: Slightly bright with great clarity and mid punch and above average layering.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-ezaudio-d4.23404/
-SONY MH755: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/sony-mh755.23501/reviews


11 to 20$:

-Urbanfun Dual drivers earphones (DD+BA): ''Balanced armature earphones with a balanced sound, fowards vocals and high, very elegant sound presentation and good instrument separation, a masterpiece for the price!!''
-Superlux HD381: ''Excellent resolution, details and very wide soundstage. Superb bass perfomance and good extension. Good present mids but not super fowards. Very fun and lively soundsignature. Incredible for the price!!!'' (Full review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/superlux-hd-381/reviews/16131) 10-25$ http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_298733.html
-Superlux HD381F: ''Very good tonal balance from bass to treble, I didn't spot any unnatural rise or fall across the spectrum, it just sounds natural. Good amount of bass precisely what I like, well controlled and no boomy bass at all. Natural midrange that is suitable for I can say any genres of music and vocal. The midrange doesn't sound dry, just natural, and a bit warm, just nice. The high is also natural, with enough sparkling.'' (http://www.head-fi.org/t/493052/superlux-hd381-series-mini-review-comparisons) 12-15$ http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_298731.html
-LETV Reverse Stereo earphones: ''Super wide soundstage, good details, bassy earphones with a W shaped sound, sub bass bump in a good way. One of the best earphones for the price, really awesone with a somewhat similar soundsignature to the Zircon imo. A SUPREME hidden gem!'' http://www.gearbest.com/iphone-headsets/pp_292613.html
-Joyroom E-107: ''Simply amazing sound quality. Clear mids and crisp highs with no distortions. Smooth and fast bass response with sufficient depth (punchy but no sub bass). Super small and good looking.'' Need good amping to get loud sound. In my opinion better sounding than the Etymotic MC3 with a similar soundsignature. Full review:https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=Joyroom&id=JR-E107
http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_298731.html
-Joyroom JR-E103: ''Clear mids and crisp highs with no distortions. Deep and powerful bass response, not overbearing.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=Joyroom&id=JR-E103
-Joyroom JR-E109: ''Massive bass depth and quality, gentle but present mids and detailed and vivid highs.'' (Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=Joyroom&id=JR-E109) 10$ here: http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_355284.html
-Rock Zircon: ''Exceptional sound quality. The bass is immersive and surrounding, the mids are precise and the highs are smooth and crisp.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=ROCK&id=Zircon
-KZ Dt-5: ''The DT5 are among the best KZ earphones. The bass is punchy and deep, much deeper than RX, with pounding sub-bass. The mids are precise and clean, even if slightly pushed back, as is expected with V-shaped sound signatures. The highs are crisp and very enjoyable, not fatiguing at all.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=KZ&id=DT5
-KZ Dt-9
-KZ ED10:
-KZ IE80: ''A very balanced sound with accurate mids, crisp highs and balanced bass response, especially the excellent mid-bass and low-mids.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=KZ&id=IE80
-Tennmak Dulcimer: ''They have crystal-clear sound, vivid and detailed. The bass is deep but controlled, and doesn't muffle the mids or highs at all.'' (Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=Tennmak&id=Dulcimer) (http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_263201.html)
-VJJB V1S dual drivers:
-VJJB K2S:
-VJJB N1 dual drivers (detachable cable):
-Brainwavz Omega: ''Good tonality and clarity, small housing for easy fit and better comfort.'' Full review:http://www.head-fi.org/products/bra...ones-apple-iphone-android-black/reviews/15231
-Hisoundaudio Flamenco: ''Bouncy, big bass and all round bouncy fun that’s about making you dance about the place. They aren’t going for a neutral critical. Energic and playfull sounding.'' Full review: http://www.head-fi.org/t/585937/hisoundaudio-flamenco-review
-Dunu Trident:
-Soundmagic PL30:
-Fidue A31:
-Fostex TE-02: ''very neutral, really good soundstage, resolution clearly above the price, value, fast and arid bass response'' Full review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/fostex-te-02-water-resistant-earbuds/reviews/14947
-Vsonic VSD1s: ''most articulate sub $100.00 bass I ever heard, buttery smooth mids, beautifully airy with WC clarity'' Was 40 before, now can be find at 20$ on Aliexpress! Headfiers go quite crazy about this earphones, i'll buy one soon! Reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/vsonic-vsd1s/reviews
-UiiSii HM7: ''Extreme level of detail with a bright sound signature, and enough bass to keep things warm.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=UiiSii&id=HM7
-USAMS Tenna: ''They are loud and powerful, yet clear and vivid. Especially good for vocal-based music, and even acoustic instruments. Not very suitable for bass-oriented music, because the sub-bass isn't really there.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=USAMS&id=Tenna
-BYZ K30: ''Insane bass quality and depth, and loud and crisp highs. The mids are decent as well. Although the highs are very bright, the mids sound slightly colored and sibilant.'' Can be found for less than 15$ (including shipping) on Ebay. Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=BYZ&id=K30
-Langsdom A10: ''A fantastic sound quality, especially the lows - deep and kicking with excellent sub-bass, and the highs - sharp and detailed. The mids are slightly overwhelmed by the massive bass response.'' (Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=Langsdom&id=A10) 18-30$ on Aliexpress.
-VORSON VIM-6012S: ''6012S has heavy bass but this bass does not contaminate mid and treble! 6012s has the widest soundstage below $20 class'' [/color]
-SWING DIY IE800: ''Excellent construction. Superbly detailed and energic sound with good texture and neutral soundsignature. punchy bass and excellent instruments separation. Look like a precious jewel. Sound WAY over his price range!!! '' [/color]
-Mannhas E-170: ''Excellent reproduction of the fundamental frequencies, transparency, detail, and volume - in Mannhas E170 has it all.'' (Review in russian: https://translate.google.ca/translate?hl=fr&sl=ru&tl=en&u=http://www.audiofight.info/index.php?do=full_art&object=68)
-Mannhas C-190: ''Large soundstage, detailed with measured bass'' Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/mannhas-c190/
-Kinera BAS02 (Single balanced armature): ''Balanced sound and excelent clarity, light bass''
-Hisoundaudio Flamenco: ''7mm micro driver wood earphone. Just so much fun, plenty of bass, clarity and foot tapability.''
-Ipsdi Dolphin:
-TIn Audio T515:
-Boarseman K25: ''The sound is every bit as good as the Monk+ and Ty Hi-Z, maybe slightly smoother than the other two. Good bass and big soundstage, not quite as expansive as the Monks from memory.''
-Phrodi POD-007:
-**** VT66 dual drivers:
-Memt X5: ''Bass monster with good treble and details, very exciting soundsignature'' Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/memt-x5/
-Somic V4 Dual Drivers: ''Good punchy bass, great resolution and clarity, sparkly treble and superb instruments separation. Exciting and lively sound. Great silver plated cable.Ultimate value.'' (Full review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/new...le-moving-coil-in-ear-earphones/reviews/16609) http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_351813.html
-Einsear T2: ''bassy but clear with enough details and warm mids, a must have all arounder Gem'' Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/einsear-t2/
-Seahf AWK-009: ''Impressive clarity with neutral soundsignature, punchy bass, fowards mids, good soundstage. Incredible value.'' Reviews:https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/...g-bass-sound-flat-cable-awk-i009m1-red.22294/
-Mrz Toneking TS1: ''Wide soundstage with good clarity and treble'' Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/toneking-ts1/
-NICEHCK BRO Hybrid (1BA+1DD):https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-bro-in-ear-earphone-1dd-1ba-hybrid-earphone.22800/reviews
-NiceHCK EP10: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-ep10.23452/
-KZ ZST: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-zst.22435/
-KZ ZSR: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-zsr.22870/reviews
-TRN V20: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-zst.22435/

21 to 30$:
-Xiaomi Mi Hybrid Pro (priced between 25-40):''Exquisite U shaped soundsignature with beefy bass, present mids and sparkling highs, good construction, remote control and mic, incredible VALUE and cheapest 3 drivers hybrid'' Review:http://www.head-fi.org/products/xiaomi-mi-hybrid-pro-hd/reviews/18473
-Xiaomi Hybrid:''Easy to listen to for long periods, non fatiguing, good detail. Great build quality and great value for money. Bass can get out of control at high listening volumes.'' (Full reviews:http://www.head-fi.org/products/xia...rcle-iron-mixed-piston-earphones-silver-color)
http://www.gearbest.com/earphones/pp_261864.html
-LZ-02A: ''Bright, punchy sound with fowards mids and sparkly treble. Energic sound signature, average soundstage.''
-LZ-03A: ''Dense bass, clear mids and trebles, high resolution. Great price to performance ratio, Entertaining sound signature, improved design from previous model'' (Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/lz-z03a) 25$ here: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...-Cancelling-Earphones/519064_32600913773.html
-DZAT DF-10: ''Absolutely amazing sound quality. The bass is present, but balanced, the mids are precise and crisp and the highs are vivid, bright and sharp.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=DZAT&id=DF-10
-DZAT DR-10:
-DZAT DR-20: ''A more than acceptable sound quality, pretty clear and neutral.''
http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_354726.html
-Wallytech WEA-106:
-Earmax ER580: VERY intriguing! (review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/earmax-er580/reviews/14846)
-SENDIY M2: "Natural and life-like soundstage with the ability to articulate all details, instruments and vocals realistically -so far, the best dynamic IEM I ever lend ears to."
-Boarseman CX98: ''These have a great bass, but it's moderate and leaves enough room for the mids and highs to shine. The mids are detailed, and the highs are bright and crisp. The build quality is superb, just like KR49i's build quality.'' (Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=boarseman&id=CX98) http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...Dynamic-Headphone-For/519064_32544113443.html
-Boarseman KR49i: ''They have a V-shaped sound, yes, but they sound loud and extremely high quality for their price. The build quality is great'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=boarseman&id=KR49i
-VJJB K1:
-VJJB K4S: ''Simply amazing sound quality. The bass is unbelievable, the mids are precise and crisp and the highs are vivid and comfortably bright.'' Full review: https://audiobudget.com/product.php?brand=VJJB&id=K4S
-Tennmak Pro Dual driver: ''Soundstage above average, good accentuated bass and sub bass, no sybilance, good overall details and warm mids. Smooth treble. Good construction and durable''
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/pro...th-Microphone-Remote/1183804_32624020655.html
-Tennmak Banjo: ''Super strong bass, great mids and highs considering the bass amount, high durability and built quality'' (Full review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/tennmak-banjo/reviews/15729) http://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_312965.html
-Tennmak Piano:
-Pioneer SE-CL331: TE-02 20$ clone.
-Remax RM600M: ''Excellent soundstage and placement of instruments. Vocals are very lively and the whole spectrum is beautifully balanced with explicit details. Bass is clear and deep with a great realistic feel, punch, and slam to them'' ''Serious earphone for $25. Great built. Sound amazing especially woman voice. Forward mid. A little boost mid high. Fast bass. Nice treeble. no sibilance. Good imaging. Sondstage not too wide. Must burn in 200+(MUST!). Perfect earphone for jazz.''
-Musicmaker FengYin:
-Musicmaker TW1: (review:http://www.head-fi.org/products/musicmaker-tw1/reviews/16395)
-Kinera BD05: ''Warm neutral sound, good details, wide sounstage and nice imaging'' (Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/kinera-bd005/)
-Sendiy M2:
-E-mi C1880 Hybrid: ''Clear sound, bright and detailed. excellent mids, no sibilance. Ultimate value and a big favorite of lot of headfiers'' http://www.aproear.co.uk/e-mi-ci880-hybrid/
-KZ ZS5 4drivers (2DD+2BA): ''Incredibly wide and 3D like soundstage, very good instrument separation, present bright vocal, extended treble. Not for treble sensitive but otherwise it deserve the buzz it create. ULTIMATE VALUE & a MUST HAVE!'' (to note, ZS5v1 is now impossible to find, V2 is more bright and have agressive high mids, so, not for treble sensitive people, still a good value IMO)Reviews:https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/knowledge-zenith-zs5.22479/reviews
-CCA C10 (1DD+4BA): Clear and balanced with holographic soundstage. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/cca-c10.23517/reviews
-TRN V80 (2DD+2BA): Slightly V shaped with warm mids and sharp upper treble. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/trn-v80.23225/reviews
-TRN IM1 (1DD+1BA universal custom): Near neutral with bass push and fowards but not hissy mids, around your head soundstage and not too sharp highs. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/trn-im1.23532/
-**** (Piezo electric+1DD+1BA 3 drivers hybrid): Realist bass that dig deep, transparent mids with great presence, detailed not agressive highs, wide and deep soundstage. (for review, go to audiobudget site)
-NiceHCK EP35: Neutral with extended treble and fowards mids that give good vocal presence with hissing. Wide soundstage. Not for treble sensitive. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-ep35.23315/reviews
-TIMMKOO ES670 (1DD+1BA): Balanced with deep low end, fowards natural mids, very extended treble slightly on the bright side.https://audiobudget.com/product/YueGuangBaoHe/H1
-Final Audio E1000: Neutral and detailed with good separation.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/final-audio-e1000.23550/reviews#review-21508

31-50$:


-TTPOD T1-E: ''L shaped headphones without hitting basshead levels. Clear and articulate bass. Subbass reaching deep. Powerful and thick mids. Highs sound accurate but do not extend as far as with other headphones, making them a bit dark sounding. ''
-HLSX BK35:
-Shozy Zero: ''Wide soundstage, Strong and punchy bass, Well-designed wooden body, Slightly recessed mids and highs'' Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/shozy-zero-iem (Thread:http://www.head-fi.org/t/803785/shozy-zero-50-iems-with-real-rosewood-taking-on-the-500-big-boys)
-Fidue A65: ''neutral signature, good performance, good detail, great price, gorgeous, changing signature based on amping'' (Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/fidue-a65-titanium-micro-dynamic-driver-iem/reviews) http://www.gearbest.com/sports-fitness-headphones/pp_316646.html
-Fiio EX1:
-Brainwavz ProAlpha (Visang R02):
-Hifiman RE-400: Smooth, well balanced and musical.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hifiman-re-400.15746/
-Soundmagic E10: ''Great Soundstage, Attractive Appearance, Great Sound, Good Packaging and "Goodies" Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/soundmagic-e10
-Astrotec AX35 ''Great Build Quality, High-Quality Cable, Happy Medium in Sound Signature and Sound Quality. Quality sound, excellent build, hybrid design, great price" (Reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/astrotec-ax35) 55-65$ on Aliexpress.
-AudioSense AS20:
-i.Valux 8mm: (Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/i-valux-8mm-hybrid-bette/)
-BOSSHIFI B3 Hybrid: ''Exceptional clarity, balanced sound, detailed and midcentric, beautiful construction'' Review: http://www.aproear.co.uk/bosshifi-b3/
-BOSSHIFI BK50 Hybrid: (call HLSX BK50 too) ''Detailed but warmer and bassier than B3, excellent value too''
-DQSM 2:
-**** UE DIY:
-Havi B3 Pro 1:
-Ostry KC06:
-Vivo XE800: ''Neutral, detailled, dirt cheap and very capable. Surely same driver than Vsonic Gr07'' http://www.head-fi.org/products/vivo-xe800/reviews/16422
-**** DT2:
-OwnLuxe: '' Wide airy soundstage, boomy bass that go deep but do not bloat the shy mids, good instruments separation and sound layers perception,warm non fatiguing soundsignature, rolled off high but good details retreival. Detachable cable of good quality but that produce microphonic because of his rather not fexible material. Beautifull construction and lots of extra stuff in the package.''
-**** 4in1:
-PMV A-01 MK2 (was 80 are now around 60$): ''Immense and immersive soundstage, clinical instrument separation, extreme texture and details, energic and foward with 3d sound, very sensitive, ultimate sound experience that transform your human hearing for bats hearing. Very very fascinating!'' Reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/pmv-a-01-mk2
-**** XBA 6in1 (1dd+2ba): ''Deep detailed and well rendered bass, wide soundstage, dynamic and fun warm sound signature with treble sparkle, present mids and highs with good clarity, very versatile performance!'' https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32795496027.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.aU5Xqu
-KZ ZS5 (2DD+2BA drivers): ''Cheapest 4 drivers earphones on earth, 3D soundstage and excellent bass and details (not lot of reviews yet just an impression collected on net)'' Reviews:https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/knowledge-zenith-zs5.22479/
-Zero Audio carbo Tenore: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/zero-audio-ear-stereo-headphone-carbo-tenore-zh-dx200-ct.16466/
-Ty Hi-Z G3: ''Bright, detailed and vast airy soundsignature with excellent treble extension and instrument separation. Bass shy but covering back vent can give more low" Review:http://www.aproear.co.uk/ty-hi-z-g3/
-Swing EC1 (1DD+2BA): ''Excellent value if you like V-Shaped soundsignature with over average details retreival (for the price)'' (Review:https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/swing-ec1.22490/reviews#review-18793)
-TinAudio T2: Wide airy soundstage with good bass extension but smooth punch, excellent mids and vocal with great textured and presence, great imaging, good details retrieval. Audiophile grade sound at very affordable price. MUST HAVE.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tinaudio-t2.22715/
-Zhiyin Z5000: V shape with powerfull bass and great sub extension-rumble without sounding boomy, organic mids, sparkling highs. Warm soundsignature with good clarity. Wide soundstage. Extra sturdy construction. Easy to drive.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/zhiyin-z5000-tesla-drivers-earphones.22908/reviews
-PMV A-01 (1dd+2BA): '' Ultra detailed sound, 3D space, excellent instrument separation, good bass resolution, easy to drive, but not so comfortable and can sound bright with some audio source.''
-BQYEZ KB100 (2DD+1BA): Balanced sound with warm bass and fowards mids, above average imaging. Value.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/bqeyz-kb100.23369/reviews
-KZ ZS7 (1DD+4BA): V shape without too recessed mids, excellent bass, wide soundstage, good layering, good transient response, not harshness (unlike ZS6), fun and energic. Great value. Solid metal construction.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kz-zs7-knowledge-zenith.23485/reviews

-Final Audio E2000: Natural well balanced sound with great detail, roll off fatigue free treble.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/final-audio-e2000.22680/reviews
-Final Audio E3000: Smooth and musical, good bass quality, open soundstage, well tuned. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/final-audio-design-e3000.22426/reviews

50-70$:
-Whizzer A15: (Review:https://www.head-fi.org/f/showcase/whizzer-a15.22206/)
-TFZ Exclusive T2: Good clarity and details with extra sub and bass. Not for treble sensitive. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tfz-series-2.22696/reviews
-Rose Aurora: Warm V shaped soundsig, Excellent weighty bass with good texture, smooth treble with good musicality. Great All arounder.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/rose-aurora.22182/reviews
-Final Audio E3000: Natural and balanced soundsignature, smooth sound, clear mids, good soundstage. Not for basshead.https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/final-audio-design-e3000.22426/reviews


71-100$:

-TK12: ''A relaxing yet involving listen, Bass, Huge Soundstage, Thick note presentation.'' Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/musicmaker-tk12
-TK13: ''Foward mids, refined sound with better micro details, still ton of bass and punch. Sparkly treble, rolled off highs''
-UPQ Q-music QE50: (OEM of the Fidue A73)
-Tfz Series 5:
-HiSoundAudio HA-2:
-Dunu Titan 1: ''High level of detail, spacious sounding, very linear tonality with triple flange eartips, durable metal housing, & player friendly.'' Full reviews: http://www.head-fi.org/products/dunu-titan-1-titanium-coated-diaphragm-earphones/reviews
-SIMGOT EN700 (bass): https://head-fi.org/showcase/simgot...amic-driver-earphone-red.22212/reviews?page=2
-Magaosi K3 Pro:
-Brainwavz B200: ''Mid centric with treble emphasis, excellent for classical music, great clarity, balanced tuning with bass roll off''https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/brainwavz-b200.22219/
-IBASSO IT01: U shape, great bass, sparkling non agressive highs, big soundstage, outstanding construction, positively dark, versatile sound. https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ibasso-it01.22774/reviews
-NiceHCK M6 (2DD+4BA): U shape with extra push in mids, slightly warm with excellent imaging and good texture, impactfull mid bass and good extension of treble without harshness, excellent transient response, around your head soundstage. Great all arounder. (to note that headfi member price is 90$ wich make them supreme TOTL value)https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/nicehck-m6.23430/reviews






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No BASN BMaster or Metalen?

 

[SoundChoice]

Any recommendation for a sub $80 IEM. I play bass guitar at church where the volume is well controlled on stage. I have been using the KZ ZS7. I am happy with it but wonder if there is anything better. I tried the KZ S10 Pros and they sounded awesome but were a bit sibilant and harsh cymbal crashes is not what I want. I've owned KZ5, KZ6 which were also harsh in my opinion.
Ive been looking at KZ ZAX, Tin T2, TC-01. I mainly shop on Amazon.

For isolation on stage, you’ll want an all-BA choice. If you don’t like sibilance, you will like a warmer signature. Under $80, the KZ AS10 and CCA C10 fit the bill as good options. Cheers!

 

[DBaldock9]

Yes BAs started as hearing aid technology before audio companies incorporated them into IEMs. BA IEMs used to be super expensive before Bellsing came onto the scene and churned out cheaper drivers (which translated to less costs for consumers). In fact, Bellsing were accused of Knowles of copying their technology and undercutting prices, for which there's a big lawsuit going on now: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/cxqlje/knowles_files_claim_with_us_trade_commission_to/

As for the KBEAR F1, best be careful, @Slater has shown there are at least 3 - 4 different driver types used in it. I think the production was outsourced to other companies to do OEMs, and some of them used different driver brands, so the sound signature may be different among the different drivers!

I like the sound of the "random" BA driver in my F1, but the Remax RM-600M [ https://www.iremaxusa.com/products/rm-600m-earphone ] is my favorite sounding single-BA earphones, although I don't really care for the "tangle-y" wire they used.

 

[profusion]

Any reviews on PaiAudio DR2 pro?

 

[Nellie75]

For isolation on stage, you’ll want an all-BA choice. If you don’t like sibilance, you will like a warmer signature. Under $80, the KZ AS10 and CCA C10 fit the bill as good options. Cheers!

So you’re saying don’t get an IEM with a dynamic driver? Does the dynamic driver cause less isolation from other instruments on stage?

Despite all that, I’m not sure isolation is that important. All the musicians on stage are using IEMs as well. Even the drummer is that a drum capsule and can’t be heard.

 

[RikudouGoku]

So you’re saying don’t get an IEM with a dynamic driver? Does the dynamic driver cause less isolation from other instruments on stage?

Despite all that, I’m not sure isolation is that important. All the musicians on stage are using IEMs as well. Even the drummer is that a drum capsule and can’t be heard.

iems with a DD need to have a vented shell, that causes comfort to be better (less pressure build-up) in exchange for isolation.

With BA iems, they do not need to have a vented shell, so you are gaining isolation.

 

[Nellie75]

iems with a DD need to have a vented shell, that causes comfort to be better (less pressure build-up) in exchange for isolation.

With BA iems, they do not need to have a vented shell, so you are gaining isolation.

Thanks for the explanation. I’ve been using vented shells for years on stage (a very quiet stage) KZ ZS7 currently and have never had a problem with noise from the outside. In fact, people usually have to tap me on the shoulder to get my attention. I like the low end of a good dynamic driver so I’ll probably stick with that or hybrids.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thanks for the explanation. I’ve been using vented shells for years on stage (a very quiet stage) KZ ZS7 currently and have never had a problem with noise from the outside. In fact, people usually have to tap me on the shoulder to get my attention. I like the low end of a good dynamic driver so I’ll probably stick with that or hybrids.

Sounds good. I also havent heard any BA iems with a bass that is actually better than a good DD. The closest is the Audiosense DT100, but still gets beaten pretty hard once you compare it with a Fiio FH3 (around the same price as well).

 

[baskingshark]

iems with a DD need to have a vented shell, that causes comfort to be better (less pressure build-up) in exchange for isolation.

With BA iems, they do not need to have a vented shell, so you are gaining isolation.

+1 to this.

Though there are unvented DD types eg DUNU DM480 that have excellent isolation (and may perhaps be a good stage monitor for fit and comfort and isolation purposes), it also has quite good subbass, but is a it hot in the upper mids/treble and may be too V shaped for pure stage monitoring (unless u have EQ during stage monitoring).

Yeah but generally, I also only use pure BA types in general for stage monitoring as they tend to be unvented and hence give better isolation than vented DD in general.
I've used a few KZ hybrids early on in my CHIFI journey for stage monitoring, they can give about 10 - 15 dB passive isolation at best, so they still won't be as good as some unvented BA types eg Audiosense T800 (about 30 dB passive isolation) in the isolation department. Also the KZs all generally are very V shaped, and the mids are where the money is for stage monitoring, so I had to do massive EQ on the fly during stage monitoring when using said KZs.

 

[RikudouGoku]

+1 to this.

Though there are unvented DD types eg DUNU DM480 that have excellent isolation (and may perhaps be a good stage monitor for fit and comfort and isolation purposes), it also has quite good subbass, but is a it hot in the upper mids/treble and may be too V shaped for pure stage monitoring (unless u have EQ during stage monitoring).

Yeah but generally, I also only use pure BA types in general for stage monitoring as they tend to be unvented and hence give better isolation than vented DD in general.
I've used a few KZ hybrids early on in my CHIFI journey for stage monitoring, they can give about 10 - 15 dB passive isolation at best, so they still won't be as good as some unvented BA types eg Audiosense T800 (about 30 dB passive isolation) in the isolation department. Also the KZs all generally are very V shaped, and the mids are where the money is for stage monitoring, so I had to do massive EQ on the fly during stage monitoring when using said KZs.

yup, there are exceptions to all rules.

For DDs, as you mentioned the DM-480 is one of them.

For BAs, the latest "Audio Lokahi" seems to be vented.

 

[trumpethead]

TRN TA1 Impressions anyone..?

 

[G777]

I received the TRN TA1 and the $15 Openheart earbuds. I have to say the Openheart earbuds are one of the best overall packages you can get for $15. It comes with better accessories than even the best KZ IEMs. The earbuds themselves sound pretty good too, though the comfort issues I have with earbuds in general still persists.

I ended up using the Openheart cable with the TA1 as the TA1 fits best cable-down.

 

[stryed]

Hello, It's been 200 posts since I've been here.
Has there been anything new worthwhile? I enjoy my ibasso IT01 and CCA C12 . I use the Kbear that was hyped but it is too mudldle for music although tonality is ok.
Anything that merges the CCA C12 seperation with the IT01's tonality? That would be neat and probably pricey!
Sorry for making these sort of post, but it is a pain to wander through these subs without any direction.
Any direction, appreciated!
Edit: of course, I know the differences between DD and multiple BAs and I am not expecting the best of both worlds at a cheap price.

 

[G777]

I received the TRN TA1 and the $15 Openheart earbuds. I have to say the Openheart earbuds are one of the best overall packages you can get for $15. It comes with better accessories than even the best KZ IEMs. The earbuds themselves sound pretty good too, though the comfort issues I have with earbuds in general still persists.

I ended up using the Openheart cable with the TA1 as the TA1 fits best cable-down.

These Openheart earbuds has made me an earbud believer. The soundstage is huge! Feels like I'm listening to open-back cans.

If only they didn't hurt my ears so much...

 

[profusion]

Years ago on my trips to Japan I got a gift for my friend an ath-im70. I did not know their signature and he likes it a lot.

If someone have them can you recommend me similar signature but un upgrade from the ~50$ Chifi?