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So, my MylarOne X3s got totaled the other day, and I'm stuck with having to buy some new IEMs. Sorry to start up yet another recommendation thread...but I'm having a tough time deciding.
My priorities are clarity, price, and isolation. I'm by no means a bass head, and really require isolation in most of my listening environments. I'll be driving them with my Cowon D2 and possibly the A2 if I feel like lugging it around. Un-amped for now, may get a chu moy or something similar later.
I've decided that I'm going to splurge.
I'm thinking either I'll get both the SF3s and the im716s, or I'll get the UM1s. Both totals end up at 110 + shipping. I figure that the UM1s are probably the best overall for me, with the comfort and isolation and good cables, but also that getting to try out UE and Ety-like sound would be good. Not to mention that having two (one with detachable cables) decreases the chance of me needing to make another purchase for a long while. Either that, or I splurge a bit more and go for SF5Ps, but I don't really want to spend the extra 30 (poor student here). Ideas?
As far as budget, I'd prefer to stay under 120, but will be willing to spend a bit more if people have other ideas. At the moment, I've sort of limited it down to the following:
MylarOne X3is (might be able to snag some rubies)
Shure E2C-ns
UE Super.fi 3s
Ety ER-6is
Westone UM1s
I'll probably be using foams with any of the above, as I have slightly strangely shaped ear canals. As far as listening habits; I listen to everything from acoustic guitar to metal, but generally tend to stay in the indie rock genre. Any suggestions will be well appreciated.
EDIT: List update
Super.Fi 3s, UM1s, im716s, ER-6is. (see below for why)
My priorities are clarity, price, and isolation. I'm by no means a bass head, and really require isolation in most of my listening environments. I'll be driving them with my Cowon D2 and possibly the A2 if I feel like lugging it around. Un-amped for now, may get a chu moy or something similar later.
I've decided that I'm going to splurge.
I'm thinking either I'll get both the SF3s and the im716s, or I'll get the UM1s. Both totals end up at 110 + shipping. I figure that the UM1s are probably the best overall for me, with the comfort and isolation and good cables, but also that getting to try out UE and Ety-like sound would be good. Not to mention that having two (one with detachable cables) decreases the chance of me needing to make another purchase for a long while. Either that, or I splurge a bit more and go for SF5Ps, but I don't really want to spend the extra 30 (poor student here). Ideas?
As far as budget, I'd prefer to stay under 120, but will be willing to spend a bit more if people have other ideas. At the moment, I've sort of limited it down to the following:
MylarOne X3is (might be able to snag some rubies)
Shure E2C-ns
UE Super.fi 3s
Ety ER-6is
Westone UM1s
I'll probably be using foams with any of the above, as I have slightly strangely shaped ear canals. As far as listening habits; I listen to everything from acoustic guitar to metal, but generally tend to stay in the indie rock genre. Any suggestions will be well appreciated.
EDIT: List update
Super.Fi 3s, UM1s, im716s, ER-6is. (see below for why)