[EsoRee]

Hi everyone, I'm currently using the 1more triple drivers but I put them in the washer by accident and the cable is fraying rapidly.

I'm looking to replace them with hopefully an upgrade.

Things I'm looking for:
Similar "fun" sound signature as the 1mores. I had the Westone UM10s a few years ago, and the Sennheiser IE80s and thought they were too cold for me. I had the vsonix g7 BEs, they were good but caused fatigue in the highs after a while of listening.

Removable cables because my ear buds always stop working on one side and it would be nice to be able to swap cables rather than buying new buds.

I have a budget of about 150 USD and listen to a wide variety of music (Spanish Reggaeton, pop, rap, Alt rock, classical and jazz).

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[Will Chiu]

Campfire comet will be a good one.
What is your source, btw?

 

[takeitblue]

Consider paying extra for the FiiO FH5, because you have experience with quite high quality sounding gears, so something like the Comet probably would be too weak for you
A good idea would be also to pick up the legendary Yamaha EPH-100 from some outlet

 

[EsoRee]

Thanks for the suggestion guys. My source is just the one plus 5t. Is there anywhere to find the campfires for ~150 USD?

I have wanted to try the Yamaha EPH-100s however I'm pretty rough with my earphones and from what I've read, they most likely won't last too long with me.

 

[takeitblue]

You could try then the Massdrop Plus Universal IEMs
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-plus-universal-iems
Or wait a while to check the new SoundMAGIC E11C (BTW, do you know the SoundMAGIC E80C? They're also very nice, maybe a tad neutral but rather not fatiguing ones)

 

[EsoRee]

No I haven't heard of the soundMAGIC E80C, I will look into it though. I'm more worried about fatigue more than anything, the 1mores are one of the only pairs that I've had that hasn't caused fatigue. The worst for me was the ATH-M50s.

Have you heard anything about the ibasso IT01?

You could try then the Massdrop Plus Universal IEMs
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-plus-universal-iems
Or wait a while to check the new SoundMAGIC E11C (BTW, do you know the SoundMAGIC E80C? They're also very nice, maybe a tad neutral but rather not fatiguing ones)

 

[kukkurovaca]

No I haven't heard of the soundMAGIC E80C, I will look into it though. I'm more worried about fatigue more than anything, the 1mores are one of the only pairs that I've had that hasn't caused fatigue. The worst for me was the ATH-M50s.

Have you heard anything about the ibasso IT01?

Re: IT01 and MD+

Massdrop Plus is mostly neutral with a slight bass emphasis. Very good detail. Stock cables and tips are crap, and the Plus is very sensitive to source impedance, so it can be fussy. Overall kind of a pain to work with, but the sound signature is really very good.

IT01 is closer to a "fun" sound. more bass than the Plus, and it's dynamic bass, so it has more of a feeling of physical impact. Some find it L-shaped (flat except for increased bass), some find it V-shaped (bass and treble boosted). Cable is much-loved, although some have found QC issues with the cable. I find the cable to be on the short side, also, FWIW. IT01 is not overly sensitive to source impedance. Some folks aren't in love with the IT01's mids, and find them too recessed or (in my case) kind of congested. Others find the mids are just right for them.

Both are known for being comfortable; I personally find the IT01 more comfortable than the Plus, but it'll depend on your ears. Both will pick up hiss from the source if it's there. Both are unremarkable in the soudnstage department.

The Massdrop Plus is not overpriced, but given the poor quality of the accessories, it's also not a great deal.

IT01 is a tremendously good value.

Whether the Plus is worth it in comparison to the IT01 comes down to whether you find the IT01's mids lacking, or whether you really need more detail, and whether those things are worth tripling the price (or more after factoring in buying new cables).

 

[takeitblue]

I've heard they have some issues with artificial/unnatural timbre in mids to highs, so I'd be cautious with them, you could possibly have similar problem like with the IE80s
But I can tell you today I've found a perfect matching for you, just by an accident in audio store the Final Audio E4000 - you would love them for sure, so vibrant and fun but not exaggerated, every single track sounds perfect with them... imaging and detail is also exceptional in this price range, no fatigue really try them
What makes them a better choice than the ibasso is also light compact build, great for a girl I guess

No I haven't heard of the SoundMAGIC E80C, I will look into it though. I'm more worried about fatigue more than anything, the 1mores are one of the only pairs that I've had that hasn't caused fatigue. The worst for me was the ATH-M50s.

Have you heard anything about the ibasso IT01?