[ls206]

Hi,

Sorry to start yet another "help me choose" thread.
I've had a huge search+reading session on a selection of IEMs.

What I'm looking for is a IEM for around £50 with big punchy bass, fairly warm and a slight rolloff on the highs.
I will be using them with an iPod + .wav music files.
I won't be using an amp and so I would rather not spend extra for headphones that need an amp to reach their full potential

Here's a list on some that I can't decide between.

Main contenders (within the budget....nearly..)
-Denon AH-C351 ~£35
-Ultimate Ears Metro.fi 2 ~£40
-UE Super.fi 3 ~£50

Possible picks (costing a fair amount more, but is it worth it?)
-Denon AH-C551 ~£60
-Denon AH-C700 ~£70
-Etymotic ER-6i ~£70
-Jays d-Jays ~£70
I'm thinking that these headphones may perform best with an amp. If this is the case, as I said above I think I'd prefer to buy something a little cheaper.

I'm drawn more towards the Denons from the reviews/comparisons I've read.

Many thanks for any responses

 

[j2kei]

considered atrio m5? that is a really bass heavy IEM

 

[dhaninugraha]

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Originally Posted by j2kei /img/forum/go_quote.gif considered atrio m5? that is a really bass heavy IEM

x2 with Atrio M5.

 

[ls206]

hi, yeah I had a look at the atrio m5 but it's quite far off the budget limit at £100
edit: thanks for the super quick replies!

 

[theodouma]

If you really want a lot of bass you also can consider the Ultimate Ears Super Fi.5 Extended Base (EB) They are 90 pound (how do you say that in the UK, 90 quid?) More bass than this you probably wont get, or you must take the Sennheiser CX300 (25 pound)

 

[dhaninugraha]

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Originally Posted by theodouma /img/forum/go_quote.gif More bass than this you probably wont get, or you must take the Sennheiser CX300 (25 pound)

I've tried the CX400, bass is way too bloated (IMO anyway)... wonder if CX300 shares this same trait?

 

[theodouma]

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Originally Posted by dhaninugraha /img/forum/go_quote.gif I've tried the CX400, bass is way too bloated (IMO anyway)... wonder if CX300 shares this same trait?

They say it is..But what can you expect from a 25 Pound earphone? That it will give a decent, good and clear bass with a good punch?

 

[Duffy1207]

THe C551's are meant to be quite bassy, but for an extra tenner I'd go for the 700's. Although they're slightly less bassy, they're suposed to be a good bit better than the 551's. Got mine coming next week.

I have found a couple of guys on ebay selling 551's for £45 though.

 

[dhaninugraha]

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Originally Posted by theodouma /img/forum/go_quote.gif They say it is..But what can you expect from a 25 Pound earphone? That it will give a decent, good and clear bass with a good punch?

oh well, I guess the price tag wouldn't lie... LOL

 

[blaizefm]

Well I've been very impressed with the bass on the Denon C751 (same as C700) - but I went from a Etymotic ER-4P which was IMO very weak on bass.

The bass is thick and wide. Lovely.

the CX300 is an excellent cheap set of 'phones. Can't speak too highly of them.

 

[Xena]

SuperFi.3 -> not bass heavy

 

[ls206]

cheers for all the posts.

Yea I've read mixed opinions on the Super.fi 3 with regards to bass.
I've looked at the Super.fi 5 EB at "90 quid"

but again, it's a little too much over budget.

Are the Denon 551's more 'bassy' because they use a dynamic driver (if they do...) I read that dynamic drivers move more air.

Anyone have any opinions on the d-jays? I couldn't find a lot of info on these.
Also, the Etymotic ER-6i's I again read mixed opinions about the bass, what's the general consensus?

 

[blaizefm]

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Originally Posted by ls206 /img/forum/go_quote.gif cheers for all the posts. Anyone have any opinions on the d-jays? I couldn't find a lot of info on these. Also, the Etymotic ER-6i's I again read mixed opinions about the bass, what's the general consensus?

I very nearly bought the d-jays over my C751s until I started reading about the filters becoming clogged and requiring constant clearing/replacing. They do look fantastic though.

I played with some Ety ER-6is. Like the ER-4p it is all about the fit if you are after bass - and I couldn't do that comfortably. What made me decide for the C751s was a comfortable fit with bass without having to surgically attach it inside my ear canal.

 

[KeItHlOu]

Super Fi. 5EB from Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 EB NEW Pearl White Earphones

I got mine last year for around 77 quid shipped.

If you LOVE bass, you'll love them.
But for some reason it's too much for my taste now, I don't know why I don't want as much bass as I used to be lol

 

[ls206]

I'm afraid they're still way over budget - the pound's not what it used to be...

I've just discovered the Denon AH-C452 for ~£60
they have a 11.5mm driver...I guess they fit in between the 351 and 551. I'm thinking they've aimed it at bigger bass with the bigger driver? .don't really know much about this stuff though..