Entry Level IEM Advice
Jun 17, 2010 at 4:20 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 6

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Hey guys,
 
I decided to replace the Senn CX300's that I've had for about a year now with something nicer. Overall, I am pretty happy with them, except none of the included tips quite fit me comfortably; they'd often fall out of my ears. In terms of the actual sound, I can't really compare them to anything else, since the only phones I had before these were the ones that came with my iPod Nano 3g.
 
That said, I'm looking to buy some sub-$100 IEMs. I listen to mostly pop and r&b, with a little alternative rock on the side. I listen to a lot of mainstream music (which many of you may find horrible). I like bass, although that doesn't mean I don't care about other frequencies. I'm looking for IEMs that would go well with these kinds of music and are under $100. However, if two options seem equally good and I can't decide, I'll go with the cheaper one since I'd prefer to save some money. I also probably won't be getting phones after this one for a while, so buying multiple pairs and seeing which one I like best isn't an option.
 
I've used the search function and read quite a lot of threads on this site, and, right now, I'm considering the RE0, R03/M2, SoundMAGIC PL-50, and Fischer Audio Eterna, although of course I'm open to new suggestions. Thanks in advance.
 
Jun 17, 2010 at 9:37 PM Post #5 of 6
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I agree, the R03/M2 is just more likable than the PL50/RE0 for someone who likes bass and listens to mainstream music. They will make coming off the bloated bass of the CX300s relatively inoffensive. 
 
Note: I have not yet tried the Eterna.
 

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