[Nachmanowicz]

imo you dont have to.. just know stuff you need to know.. if not, you'd be spending wayyyy more, especially from this infectious thread haha

Ikr!!! Im getting the feeling this thread is gonna make me poor!!!!!!!!

 

[MuZo2]

  Ikr!!! Im getting the feeling this thread is gonna make me poor!!!!!!!!

Look it other way, rich in Chinese iems .

 

[Saoshyant]

However, you only have one pair of ears.

 

[peter123]

  However, you only have one pair of ears.

Shhhhh....

 

[crabdog]

Am ashamed to admit Ive read this entire thread. For those with less time or attention span on a budget seeking bang for buck under $100 heres some worthy suggestions ..

$100 - TK13 (based on owner feedback)
$80 - Dont know..
$60 - Shozy Zeros (fav pocket IEM of the moment , own them and recommend )
$50 - Dont know.. maybe 2016 Easy UEs but dont gave them.
$40 - HLSX 808s (easy choice ! A scaled down Fidue A83 pocket rocket , own them and recomend! )
Under $30 Tennmak Pianos or Tennmak Pros
Under $20 DIY UE CUSTOM (own them)
Under $10 Dont know
For $5 Monk earbuds (own them , these are beyond a bargain , these are a charity to give quality sound to everyone!)

Feel free to contribute .. and offer suggestions. .

Pretty awesome I reckon because I have most of these!
$60 Shozy will arrive next week.
$50 Easy UEs I have and I like
$40 808 I have and I like
$30 Tenmak Piano I have and I like
$20 I would say VJJB K4 which I have and like
$10 ROCK Zircon, KZ EDR2 I have and I like
$5 Monk earbus. Yes I have and I like
 
Where are the $80 and $100 you ask? I am just a poor iem peasant and haven't reached those lofty heights yet. 

 

[crabdog]

Ohh pretty.

But also $340 yikes.

 

[robervaul]

  Ohh pretty.

But also $340 yikes.

If it keeps going like that, by the end of the year we'll have Diy Layla for $399 LOL

 

[CoiL]

Originally Posted by crabdog /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
$60 Shozy will arrive next week.
$50 Easy UEs I have and I like
$40 808 I have and I like
$30 Tenmak Piano I have and I like
$20 I would say VJJB K4 which I have and like
$10 ROCK Zircon, KZ EDR2 I have and I like
$5 Monk earbus. Yes I have and I like
 
Where are the $80 and $100 you ask? I am just a poor iem peasant and haven't reached those lofty heights yet. 

60+50+40+30+20+20(Zircon+EDR2)+5 = 225$ !!!
 
...well, if one just saves money and skips all that! ...You could have had TK13 + decent DAP for example - all You ever need to enjoy music! LOL

 
oh I wish to be in the skin of newcomer into IEM`s... would just skip all the "step-uppers" and get something good for ~100-150$ -.-
 
Edit: LOL, I  calculated how much I have spent and also got around 230€ 

 ...oh how "stupid" I feel now

 I really have to stop with HLSX808 and just save up money for TK13 (or something better if it gets "trumped" by that time I have the money). 

 

[CGrish]

My HLSX-808 is arriving today!!!! So hyped from what I've heard they're gonna be great. Hopefully they don't have the bass emphasis of the 2016 Easy UEs, the UEs are great, but a bit bass heavy for me.

 

[Ewen]

  60+50+40+30+20+20(Zircon+EDR2)+5 = 225$ !!!
 
...well, if one just saves money and skips all that! ...You could have had TK13 + decent DAP for example - all You ever need to enjoy music! LOL

 
oh I wish to be in the skin of newcomer into IEM`s... would just skip all the "step-uppers" and get something good for ~100-150$ -.-
 
Edit: LOL, I  calculated how much I have spent and also got around 230€ 

 ...oh how "stupid" I feel now

 I really have to stop with HLSX808 and just save up money for TK13 (or something better if it gets "trumped" by that time I have the money). 

You forgot the fun.
Many of us already have good iems, but it's amazing to see what sound you get today for $10.
It's an infinite cycle, your top iem gets challenged pretty quickly by another one costing half its price.
Wait another year and your super iem looks pretty expensive.
Iem like everything in audio is a journey, keep it fun.

 

[Saoshyant]

  Ohh pretty.

But also $340 yikes.

 Could you please send me a link for where you saw that?  I have their earbud (assuming it's the same Rose I think it is), which is possibly the best earbud in production currently, although it is a limited amount I believe.
 
Nevermind, just found it!

 

[Dally Sidhu]

Hi, wondering if anyone has experience with Moxpad x6's and how they compare to rock zircons?

 

[Lurk650]

Nachmanowicz, skip the X1, pay the extra $30 for the Xduoo X3 and Rockbox it. Trust me.

CGrish, drop the bass to either -3 or -6db. This should fix the issue for you. Bass becomes a lot better once you hit 150-200 hrs but it is still pretty bass heavy

On that note the Easy UEs are actually $40 with Easy's Headfi member discount. There was only one comparison so far between the Bettes and 808s, with the 808s being slightly better. If that's the case the I'd still choose the UEs over them bc the Bettes "S's" can be a bit harsh and the overall treble from the BA is a bit too cool for my tastes. Though I think the Bette and 808 may use a different BA driver

 

[slowpickr]

60+50+40+30+20+20(Zircon+EDR2)+5 = [COLOR=FF0000]225[/COLOR]$ !!!

...well, if one just saves money and skips all that! ...You could have had TK13 + decent DAP for example - all You ever need to enjoy music! LOL

oh I wish to be in the skin of newcomer into IEM`s... would just skip all the "step-uppers" and get something good for ~100-150$ -.-

Edit: LOL, I  calculated how much I have spent and also got around 230€ :blink:  ...oh how "stupid" I feel now  I really have to stop with HLSX808 and just save up money for TK13 (or something better if it gets "trumped" by that time I have the money). 

I'm not even considering IEMs under $100 anymore. Waiting for something to come along in the $150 to $300 range that will be an end gamer for me. SW III, DQSM D2, QT5, maybe. Being very patient since it's a lot of money (to me anyway). Ruled out Phantom Master 6 since it's cable over ear.

 

[CoiL]

Bettes "S's" can be a bit harsh and the overall treble from the BA is a bit too cool for my tastes. Though I think the Bette and 808 may use a different BA driver

Idk, but I think 808 and bettes were discussed a lot and conclusion was that 808 uses different (AFX) BA while bettes didn`t and from impressions on 808 I have read, highs doesn`t sound harsh or sibilance 

 Well I really hope they aren`t, will get them soon I hope. Well, last post by mebaali quite ensuring to me that they aren`t harsh or sibilance.