[WonDerBr34D]

I'm fairly settled on the Shure se215, Westone 1, or the HiFiMAN RE-400. I have used the ATH M50's for the past year and love their sound signature. The summer is simply too hot to be wearing them around so I decided on a pair of IEMs. I listen to rock, metal and classical. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you in advance. 

 

[Gilly87]

I'm fairly settled on the Shure se215, Westone 1, or the HiFiMAN RE-400. I have used the ATH M50's for the past year and love their sound signature. The summer is simply too hot to be wearing them around so I decided on a pair of IEMs. I listen to rock, metal and classical. Any advice would be helpful. Thank you in advance. 

I have the SE215 and I love em, but they wouldnt be my first thought for rock, metal and classical; I use them more for funk rock, reggae/dub, electronic. Haven't heard the RE400 myself but they might have a better signature for your preferred genres.

 

[bengrace]

se215 is better.

 

[tinyman392]

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se215 is better.

 
You've heard all three? 
 
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If you're fine with a more neutral bass response, the RE400 will fit what you want in an IEM... 

 

[Gilly87]

Might want to also look at the Sunrise Xcape IE. Very balanced, mostly neutral sound with great extension on both ends. It should be a slightly more "fun" version of the RE400.

 

[WonDerBr34D]

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You've heard all three? 
 
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If you're fine with a more neutral bass response, the RE400 will fit what you want in an IEM... 

I'm not exactly a basshead so I should be fine with a more neutral bass response. Thanks!
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Might want to also look at the Sunrise Xcape IE. Very balanced, mostly neutral sound with great extension on both ends. It should be a slightly more "fun" version of the RE400.

Just looked up some reviews on it and it sounds to be a great pair of phones. If I can find a pair somewhere, I will probably end up buying those as they are exactly what I am looking for. Thank you!

 

[thebigham]

How is the audio quality of the HiFiMAN RE-400 compared to HiFiMAN RE-0. The RE-0 is my absolutely favorite IEM of all time, but it has fallen apart and I have glued it back on many times. 

 

[Gilly87]

http://www.head-fi.org/t/518656/the-iem-portable-headphones-deal-alerts-thread-read-the-first-post/8085#post_9471076
 
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Sunrise-Xcape-Impressive-Edition-inner-ear-earphones-/161033591722?pt=US_Headphones&hash=item257e599baa
 
I hesitate to use ebay due to fakes, but Sunrise isn't a big enough brand to be copied as far as I know.
 
If you don't want to take the risk and deal with the hassle of shipping from (what appears to be) Germany:
 
http://www.amazon.com/Sunrise-Audio-Impressive-Edition-Earphone/dp/B009040DBI
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Sunrise-Xcape-Impressive-Edition-HiFi-Stereo-Inner-Ear-Earphones-Earbuds-/290761282918 (ebay but slightly cheaper)
 
http://www.lendmeurears.com/product_info.php?products_id=47 (also slightly cheaper, might be high)
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I'm not exactly a basshead so I should be fine with a more neutral bass response. Thanks!
Just looked up some reviews on it and it sounds to be a great pair of phones. If I can find a pair somewhere, I will probably end up buying those as they are exactly what I am looking for. Thank you!