[theneos]

Hello,
 
I'm in the market for an IEM.  maybe in the $100-$150 range.
 
I currently use a Senn HD 215 but I want something that I could use outside.
 
I'm thinking of buying a DAP : currently looking at the Hidizs AP100.  So the IEM should also work well with that DAP.
 
The kind of music I'm listening to are mostly acoustic/unplugged. I like to hear the pluck of the guitar strings, the clarity of it all.
 
Thanks for any suggestions.  Thanks!

 

[SteveHiFi]

The Hidizs AP100 is a very capable player and well built - I like it.
 
I've found the midrange particularly attractive when listening to acoustic music personally, but you think you want a lot of energy up top (in the higher frequency range)? No problem with that, it's a taste issue.
 
I'll suggest the Westone UM Pro 10 for it's clarity or the Etymotic HF5, but you might find these a little light on bass. It depends on your taste.
 
Single BA models are generally regarded as being great for clarity.

 

[theneos]

Thanks for the recommendations,

I've seen that Vsonic GR07 Classic is being recommended as well,  is that better than the UM Pro10 or the Etymotic?

Thanks

 

[SteveHiFi]

Sorry - weekend happened!
 
We have some GR07 (classic edition as opposed to bass edition) in the office and I've just tried them with some classical, a bit more bass thump than the two I suggested, but pretty accurate sounding. If you want something similar to the SE215 then the GR07 is the one -it has dynamic drivers like the SE125 does and sounds very good. If you want that underlying bass/foot in the sound then go dynamic.
 
You might love the sound and accuracy of a balanced armature such as in the two I suggested, but I took the 'accuracy' part of your request without the fact that you have the SE215, which is dynamically driven. If you've never noticed a sensitivity to higher frequencies then the BA choices I gave are worth looking into still.

 

[theneos]

Thanks for your suggestions.
 
Will try to buy that GR07 Classic. 
 
On the AP100 that I bought, they have included the AKG K374. Still waiting to be shipped here but will try to buy the GR07 as well.
 
 
and oh, i don't have the Shure SE215.. what i have is the Sennheiser HD 215 headphone.

 

[Za Warudo]

I would recommend the RE400 as a very natural sounding IEM with a very balanced and natural sound.  These are on sale ($79) from their original price of $99, which is already an excellent price.

 

[SteveHiFi]

and oh, i don't have the Shure SE215.. what i have is the Sennheiser HD 215 headphone.

 
Oops, time for an eye test!