Jul 9, 2012 at 11:15 AM Thread Starter Post #1 of 4

tsarnicky

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I'm looking for a cheap: sub 30$ pair of IEM/earbuds for running / working out.
 
I've looked through all the threads I could find through the search function and cross checked with their amazon / head-fi ratings: in the end I came up with the meelectronics m6 as the definitely highest rated / most recommended IEM on head-fi.
 
However when I checked amazon I found two even more highly rated, more popular, cheaper headphones which are not even listed as products here on hi-fi: JVC HAFX1X (i read recommendations of it, but no product reviews/star ratings here), and the panasonic HJE120k (which i haven't seen mentioned here.
 
Can anyone explain to me what if anything makes the m6 better than those other two earbuds and/or which pair I should buy? (I primarily listen to dubstep, rap and pop: so I value bass strength highly, and as I said I'm looking to exercise with these, so durability above all)
 
Thanks!
 
edit: please don't recommend me other products, because as I said I've spend a few hours looking through other products / reviews / similar threads. Unless you know of a product definitely more durable/cost than m6
 
Jul 9, 2012 at 11:44 AM Post #2 of 4
The Sony EX310, JVC FX40 are very good buy under this budget and FX1X are also great sounding with big bass.
 
Jul 9, 2012 at 12:15 PM Post #3 of 4
The Sony EX310, JVC FX40 are very good buy under this budget and FX1X are also great sounding with big bass.


Thanks for the response, the 1 st one you mentioned looks too expensive.

The second looks good, but because of the lack of rviews I'd still go with the m6 for proven reliability: I have gone through quite a few earbuds roughly. 1 a month so I'm really focused on reliability
 
Jul 9, 2012 at 12:31 PM Post #4 of 4
After looking at CNET reviews the Panasonic is out, because of durability issues. I'm still stuck between fx1x and m6

In a couple of threads people criticize fx1x's bass as too muddy; I think I'll go with the m6, unless someone can vouch for the fx40's durability?
 

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