Hello,
I'm a new member who has long thought about getting some high-quality IEMs and am finally now looking seriously at making a purchase in the near term. Before I made a substantial purchase of that type, however, I wanted to figure out my preferred sound signature to the extent possible. Ideally, I'd like to go in to an audio store and listen to some different options, but I'm not sure that that is feasible given COVID -- I'm near Grand Rapids, MI, if anyone has any suggestions for audio stores in the West Michigan area (or more generally how to find a good audio store for this sort of testing).
Assuming that the audio store route doesn't work, I'm thinking to buy at least one relatively cheap IEM (<$70) with a replaceable cable, and potentially several if needed to get a fulsome view of different sound profiles. Cheaper is definitely preferable here, and I want to make sure that if I get multiple earbuds that they're of roughly comparable overall quality so I'm focusing my comparison on the differing sound profiles.
(I don't currently have any earbuds with replaceable cables, so I want to get a pair with replaceable cables at the same time as I'm getting earbuds for this sound profile testing.)
My general understanding is that a majority of people prefer earbuds tuned to the Harman curve, but some people prefer less bass, and some people prefer more bass. I'm sure there are is much more complexity when you really dig into it, but is that roughly accurate to a first approximation? I.e. that I should try to test out three primary sound profiles (rather than four, or two, or five).
I currently have access to a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Jabra Elite 75t earbuds. I'm not sure what sound profiles they have (bass heavy?). Any suggestions on <$70 earbuds with replaceable cables to fill in whatever sound profiles aren't already covered by the Galaxy Buds+ and Jabra Elite 75t earbuds? Any other suggestions for good methods for trying to figure this out?
In case it's relevant or helpful, I mostly listen to ambient electronic music, such as video game soundtracks or instrumental music. I occasionally listen to music with lyrics, but it's a small part of my music library.
I'm a new member who has long thought about getting some high-quality IEMs and am finally now looking seriously at making a purchase in the near term. Before I made a substantial purchase of that type, however, I wanted to figure out my preferred sound signature to the extent possible. Ideally, I'd like to go in to an audio store and listen to some different options, but I'm not sure that that is feasible given COVID -- I'm near Grand Rapids, MI, if anyone has any suggestions for audio stores in the West Michigan area (or more generally how to find a good audio store for this sort of testing).
Assuming that the audio store route doesn't work, I'm thinking to buy at least one relatively cheap IEM (<$70) with a replaceable cable, and potentially several if needed to get a fulsome view of different sound profiles. Cheaper is definitely preferable here, and I want to make sure that if I get multiple earbuds that they're of roughly comparable overall quality so I'm focusing my comparison on the differing sound profiles.
(I don't currently have any earbuds with replaceable cables, so I want to get a pair with replaceable cables at the same time as I'm getting earbuds for this sound profile testing.)
My general understanding is that a majority of people prefer earbuds tuned to the Harman curve, but some people prefer less bass, and some people prefer more bass. I'm sure there are is much more complexity when you really dig into it, but is that roughly accurate to a first approximation? I.e. that I should try to test out three primary sound profiles (rather than four, or two, or five).
I currently have access to a pair of Samsung Galaxy Buds+ and Jabra Elite 75t earbuds. I'm not sure what sound profiles they have (bass heavy?). Any suggestions on <$70 earbuds with replaceable cables to fill in whatever sound profiles aren't already covered by the Galaxy Buds+ and Jabra Elite 75t earbuds? Any other suggestions for good methods for trying to figure this out?
In case it's relevant or helpful, I mostly listen to ambient electronic music, such as video game soundtracks or instrumental music. I occasionally listen to music with lyrics, but it's a small part of my music library.
