[imeem]

I currently have the first generation iBeats. I need new ones because they are breaking, been washed, and the cable tangles way too often.
 
Which ones do u recommend on a budget that sounds good?
 
AKG K340
 
AKG K350
 
Paradigm E3m
 
Klipsch Reference S4
 
Audio Technica ATH-CKS55
 
Paradigm E2m
 
I'm leaning towards the E3m and E2m because of their cable. I really hate the wire on my iBeats because it's sticky/rubbery makes it very easy to tangle and a pain to untangle. I'll be using them when my phone and Fiio e17

 

[imeem]

bump

 

[zamorin]

What type of sonic signature do you prefer? I have yet to hear an IEM that sounds better than the Vsonic GR07BE.
 
btw, have you looked at these threads:
 
http://www.inearmatters.net/2009/01/list_01.html
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-302-iems-compared-1964ears-v6-stage-added-11-12-13-p-806

 

[imeem]

  What type of sonic signature do you prefer? I have yet to hear an IEM that sounds better than the Vsonic GR07BE.
 
btw, have you looked at these threads:
 
http://www.inearmatters.net/2009/01/list_01.html
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/478568/multi-iem-review-302-iems-compared-1964ears-v6-stage-added-11-12-13-p-806

 
my music varies. I have pop, rock, and hip hop from different decades, so i don't really have a preference to sound signature. But in this case, i'm more worry about the build quality and the tangle-ness of the wires. 
 
for your second link, it seems to says that the e3m are not worth full price and is somewhat bass heavy. 
 
I'm buying my things local so my selection isn't that much. 

 

[zamorin]

Actually sonic signature preference is quite important. You might just not like a certain signature however good the built quality is. I made that mistake before and blew $150 on something I didn't like.
 
The GR07 built quality is quite good. The Tpeos is even better. I would say the built quality of the Shure SE215 is quite good and has detachable cable.

 

[imeem]

Judging from previous posts, it seems like u have no inputs on my selections. I would get the sh215 if I wasn't in school, so every dollar helps. I'm coming from a washed pair of beats so almost any iem would sound better. Also, I have a mini HiFi speakers at home so I don't need that expensive headphones anynore

 

[zamorin]

That's because I haven't heard or read reviews about them. For good SQ, it doesn't have to be expensive. Check the reviews on Superlux iems and they are cheaper than Klipsch Reference S4

 

[imeem]

  That's because I haven't heard or read reviews about them. For good SQ, it doesn't have to be expensive. Check the reviews on Superlux iems and they are cheaper than Klipsch Reference S4

those seem pretty good for the price.
 
do u have experience with the akg 375? http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_1098&item_id=062599

 

[fatcat28037]

Take a look at the Inner Fidelity IEM review page, I think you'll find it helpful. http://www.innerfidelity.com/category/ear-monitor-headphone-reviews

 

[zamorin]

  those seem pretty good for the price.
 
do u have experience with the akg 375? http://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=16_1098&item_id=062599

I don't. All the IEM's I have experience with are listed on my signature...not much.

 

[imeem]

  Take a look at the Inner Fidelity IEM review page, I think you'll find it helpful. http://www.innerfidelity.com/category/ear-monitor-headphone-reviews

 
the vsonic vsd1 and vsd1s seems to fit my range. Found a good price on ebay from a good seller, but i can't decide on which earbuds tho. 
 
zamorin, which one do u think i should buy? Or should i go for the cheaper one? It's like 5$ difference on ebay. 
 
http://www.innerfidelity.com/content/more-less-vsonic-vsd1-and-vsd1s-page-2
 
EDIT: found this, http://www.head-fi.org/t/663709/vsonic-vsd1-vsd1s-reviews-impression-thread/1305
 
seems like VSD1 fits my genre with pop and rock.