[banquier]

Hey guys, recently I realized that IEM isn't the healthiest phone for our ears. Can anyone recomend me the best portable and foldable headphone with a music player?
 
I heard m50x but the bass is a bit weak.
I just got a Fiio x5ii but I can replace it with something else.
 
Any suggestion will would super duber helpful!

 

[James Shoegazer]

For portable players, you can't go wrong with Astell & Kern Ak120ii or Ak240. (Burns a hole in your wallet but well worth the investment.) 
 
Maybe these for headphones :
 
(Foldable)
Yamaha PRO 400 / PRO 500 $$ (I remembered reviews praising its bass) 
AKG K181 DJ UE $ (I own this myself) 
V-MODA XS $$
 
ATH-ESW9 $$ (Doesn't fold but small and compact)
 
(Portable)
Denon AH-D 2000 $$
Beyerdynamic Custom One Pro $$

 

[Flox2011]

Why do you say IEM is not the healthiest choice?

Just Just curious in your research as I am also on the same boat as you.

 

[banquier]

Thanks! I was thinking about AK series but then there are Fiio X7, dp-x1, and hifiman 901u coming out. 
How are these headphones' SQ? I was thinking about Ultrasone Edition Mobile but I don't want to wait.

 

[banquier]

Well, my ear hurts when IEM plug into my ear longer than 20 min. I use PFE 122 (one of the most comfortable earphone), and I still feel uncomfortable. I just bought a IE80 and we will see how it goes.

 

[James Shoegazer]

  Thanks! I was thinking about AK series but then there are Fiio X7, dp-x1, and hifiman 901u coming out. 
How are these headphones' SQ? I was thinking about Ultrasone Edition Mobile but I don't want to wait.

 
 
From my memory Ath-Esw9 has great attack and decent soundstage with rich mids and punchy bass. Quite an all-rounder. 
 
I just tried the Custom One Pro today, bass was too muddy and its presentation was too dark for me. I did not enjoy it. 
 
Here's my input on AKG K181DJ UEs
http://www.head-fi.org/t/767968/new-release-akg-k181-dj-ultimate-edition-launching-on-massdrop#post_11914370
 
 
If u want something open back maybe the Fischer FA-011.
It is better if you could demo them.
I haven't got  the luxury to try them all. 
I don't know about the Ultrasones. It is of a different tier. 

 

[banquier]

Yeah, I might try esw9ltd.
My friend will kill me.if wear open ear with them lol.

 

[James Shoegazer]

Yeah, I might try esw9ltd.
My friend will kill me.if wear open ear with them lol.

Yes the Es and Esw models always intrigues me,
especially the ES10.http://www.headfonia.com/audio-technica-es10/
They all have huge sound in such a small package.

And I'm seriously digging the Ath-A900x and it's higher series lately.

 

[banquier]

I owned a EW9 but it is hard to drive it. I have a A900xltd and it is not that ideal since the bass is muddy. Maybe the burn-in hours haven't passed