[Sean Logue]

1. Shure SE110
Amazon.com: Shure SE110 Sound Isolating Earphone with Balanced Armature Driver (Black): Electronics

2. V-Moda Vibe
Amazon.com: V-Moda Vibe Earbuds (Gunmetal Black): Electronics

3. Denon AH-C351K
Amazon.com: Denon AHC351K High-Quality Inner-Ear Headphones (Black): Electronics

4. Head Direct RE2
Amazon.com: HEAD-DIRECT RE2 In-ear Headphones: Electronics

5. Nuforce NE-7M
Amazon.com: NuForce NE-7M Stereo Earphones / Headset (iPhone Compatible): Electronics


I'm not looking for anything but quality. I don't really care that much about looks.

music styles

Basically, Linkin Park, Disturbed, type bands, things that can be heavier, possibly involve rap, but over all rock and heavy rock

 

[insomniax]

maybe you would like to give the rough genres of music that you listen to...coz some of these phones are better than others at certain genres..

For example NE-7m is good for bassy material while RE2s are good for vocals as it has a pretty forward midrange...the others probably have their strengths but i haven't heard them...

 

[Sean Logue]

Basically, Linkin Park, Disturbed, type bands, things that can be heavier, possibly involve rap, but over all rock and heavy rock

 

[kmhaynes]

Out of your list, I only have the NE-7M. It is excellent for $50 -- deep bass when needed (not bloated or boomy), crisp highs, maybe a tad shy in the mids, but not cold and clinical, still fun to listen to.

If you want top quality sound at a modest price you should get the RE0 which is on sale at Head-direct for $99 (normally $199). I ordered a pair yesterday.

 

[FYJX]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Logue /img/forum/go_quote.gif Basically, Linkin Park, Disturbed, type bands, things that can be heavier, possibly involve rap, but over all rock and heavy rock

i conclude that out of those, go for the Ne-7M

 

[Sean Logue]

What do you guys think about the V-Moda Vibe Earbuds?

 

[timmyGCSE]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmhaynes /img/forum/go_quote.gif Out of your list, I only have the NE-7M. It is excellent for $50 -- deep bass when needed (not bloated or boomy), crisp highs, maybe a tad shy in the mids, but not cold and clinical, still fun to listen to. If you want top quality sound at a modest price you should get the RE0 which is on sale at Head-direct for $99 (normally $199). I ordered a pair yesterday.

from a personal standpoint I prefered the NE-7M's by far to the RE0's, but thats because as you say they were fun. The RE0's were not fun..SQ was amazing but very neutral and I was left feeling rather non-plussed on alot of songs.
Pure SQ the RE0's win, on fun-ness the NE-7M's every time

 

[ljokerl]

One more vote for the NE-7M for your music tastes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Logue /img/forum/go_quote.gif What do you guys think about the V-Moda Vibe Earbuds?

The current-gen vibes aren't worth the asking price in terms of audio quality. The 1st-gen Vibes were much better. Also, vibes are notorious for durability issues.

 

[FYJX]

Why not throw in the Se115?

 

[Sean Logue]

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaoDi /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why not throw in the Se115?

Pricing. I'm looking for prices around or under 50.

 

[Sccrfreak342]

I would suggest the NuForce NE-7M's from that list, as they are considered some of the best IEM's under $50 for Rock. However, I would also look into the Maximo im-590's

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~Sccrfreak342~

 

[FYJX]

MEElectronics Ai-M9 and Ai-M6

 

[jonhapimp]

the NE-7M ftw