[kunalv]

Hi,
 
This is my first post here . I would like to buy a pair of IEMs for about 50$ . The music i listen to is mainly metal , bands like Kalmah , Nile , Meshuggah , Decapitated , Opeth etc ..
I am looking for a good amount of bass as im a big sucker for the double bass blast beats . I am not familiar with the terms Soundstage , highs , lows , mids etc .. But i do realize when an IEM sounds good .
 
Also , the build quality has to be strong . Reason being , im from India and i plan to use it amidst all the rush

 
Suggestions would be nice

 
Thanks!

 

[Shufny]

I love the forward drums of the Brainwavz M2 for metal. Now you can preorder them for under 50.

 

[Berkovajazz]

SoundMagic pl30, Playaz Audio Xears TD100, Meelectronics M6 (also find discussions about new models)

 

[il1us10n]

this site might actually be useful for getting local rates . also for metal, i'd second the BW M2 and meelec M6

 

[kunalv]

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this site might actually be useful for getting local rates . also for metal, i'd second the BW M2 and meelec M6

Thanks for the replies . My brother's based in LA . He'll be getting em when he comes down here in April.
 
Okay , so i read some reviews about the BW M2 and Meelec M6 , but i can't choose between them . Which one should i go for? If there is any other IEM , i would be glad to check that out as well . Currently , im shortlisting these 2.
 
Thanks

 

[il1us10n]

Quote:

Thanks for the replies . My brother's based in LA . He'll be getting em when he comes down here in April.
 
Okay , so i read some reviews about the BW M2 and Meelec M6 , but i can't choose between them . Which one should i go for? If there is any other IEM , i would be glad to check that out as well . Currently , im shortlisting these 2.
 
Thanks

^this actually opens up a couple more options for you in that price range: NuForce NE-7M/ NE-6 and Maximo iM-590.
 
Personally though, i'd go for the M2- apart from average soundstage, there is not much wrong with these for the price they're currently going for ~$45. and they perform quite well with death metal
 
 

 

[oldschool]

Another vote for the BW M2

 

 

[vtckf]

If you can go a bit higher like $80 I'd get the Klipsch image s4....very good for the money and great for metal and rock.

 

 

[caimanjosh]

I have the Xears TD-II's and they're terrific for metal, by far the best "metal" headphones I've used.  I almost think they were designed for it.  Build quality isn't as strong as on a lot of IEM's, though, so not sure if they'd work for you (though I use them on the NYC subway every day, no problems so far).  You might also consider the Visang R02/03 (aka Brainwavz ProAlpha/M2).