[MrTissues]

I'm looking for some IEM's that sound good for around $100. I wouldn't use them too much. Only when I don't feel like taking my Grados around with me or can't listen to them b/c of the sound leaking. I don't really know anything about IEMs, any help?

 

[mark2410]

sound signature? level of isolation?

for arround that money how about denon C751, shure se310, klipsch custom 2 or phonak pfe

 

[MegatronRx]

If you have Grados, you've got some big shoes to fill. Westone 3, Shure 530s, q-Jays and the Phonak PFEs are high end IEMs. I'm partial to Grados myself. I own an SR80 and I don't think most IEMs can compete with them in terms of sound quality....in a quiet room. However, since IEMs isolate outside noise and most listening of music occurs when there is outside noise, IEMs offer a superior sound quality because they block out distractions.

I own the q-Jays and they sound sweet, however, they're average in terms of sound isolation and I've heard they have sibilance issues. Never heard anything bad about SE530s.

Here are four things that you need to consider:
1. Sound Quality
2. Comfort (this is an important issue therefore, I would suggest buying your phones from an authorized dealer that has generous return policy.)
3 Degree of Noise isolation.
4. Price - most of these will put a hole in your wallet. Unless you're some rich guy in which case you should be partying on your yacht with hot women instead of listening to music on your headphones.

 

[Young Spade]

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Originally Posted by MegatronRx /img/forum/go_quote.gif If you have Grados, you've got some big shoes to fill. Westone 3, Shure 530s, q-Jays and the Phonak PFEs are high end IEMs. I'm partial to Grados myself. I own an SR80 and I don't think most IEMs can compete with them in terms of sound quality....in a quiet room. However, since IEMs isolate outside noise and most listening of music occurs when there is outside noise, IEMs offer a superior sound quality because they block out distractions. I own the q-Jays and they sound sweet, however, they're average in terms of sound isolation and I've heard they have sibilance issues. Never heard anything bad about SE530s. Here are four things that you need to consider: 1. Sound Quality 2. Comfort (this is an important issue therefore, I would suggest buying your phones from an authorized dealer that has generous return policy.) 3 Degree of Noise isolation. 4. Price - most of these will put a hole in your wallet. Unless you're some rich guy in which case you should be partying on your yacht with hot women instead of listening to music on your headphones.

I agree. Although full sized cans sound better than IEMs, you have the advantage of sound isolation that will make IEMs>Cans in certain situations.

I would say to get the Audeo PFEs. I have them and they are amazing.