You needn't worry about too much bass, earbuds don't really exceed neutral sub bass ever and only mid bass will be elevated on some units. Generally most earbuds are less bassy than their IEM or full size counter parts because of their open design/non sealing front volume.I am new to this and I don't have the knowledge to explain it. If this can be of any guidance, I mostly listen to electronic music, hip-hop and rock. I got 2 entry-level headphones about 6 months ago, the Hifiman HE4xx and the DT770 Pro 250 Ohms and I prefer the Hifiman. I think the hifiman are just more fun for the kind of music I listen to. I really really like the DT770 Pro too, they are really comfortable and the sound is really detailed. Another thing: now that I think about it, I don't like headphones that add too much bass, I really enjoy listening to cristal clear details in the music. I hope that helps. Thanks for the help!
For that reason I don't think you should dismiss earbuds classed as 'bassy' especially for the genres you mention. Because earbuds so roll off in the sub bass anyway. Most bass earbuds have mid bass emphasis and a slowly rolled off sub bass, other less bassy earbuds have excessive roll off below 100hz.
$30 (+ shipping) Willsound MK2 (you can opt for an MMCX version). Slightly mid bassy with good sub bass extension, good for modern music and has good detail and clear neutral highs.
It's a good starter earbud coming from IEMs as it performs well all round excelling in dynamics and good for EDM/pop and rock music.
I even modded mine to clean up the bass further, but thats an optional, advanced mod. It sounds very good stock too.
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