[uberstuber]

Sorry for another IEM search thread.

I'm very happy with my grado sr-60, and am looking for an IEM with similar sound quality. I am NOT looking for Grado sound in an IEM--that's like comparing apples and oranges--I want something that won't be disappointing to listen to, yet won't make me want to buy sr225 (once I find a good IEM, I'm going to run as far away from head-fi as I can).
There aren't really any comparisons of IEMs to full size headphones, so I don't know what to look for when I read reviews.

I really have no clue what kind of price range what I'm looking for would fall under, but I'm looking to spend no more than $200, and as little as possible.

I have a Creative Zen Vision:M, a diy cmoy amp, Grado sr60, ksc-75, Shure se110 (not satisfied with these). I'd rather not require an amp. Comfort and size (smaller=better) are important factors as usual.

Does that make sense? Thanks guys

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[TheMarchingMule]

Earbud: Yuin PK1/PK2/PK3
IEM: Triple.fi 10 Pro
IEM (custom): Livewires

 

[uberstuber]

Wow, didn't realize I'd have to shoot that high.
What about q-jays? I love their form factor and they're a bit cheaper.

 

[uberstuber]

Bump for more opinions?

 

[intoflatlines]

SF5 Pro if you can get it to fit comfortably. I can.

 

[sionghchan]

I believe that the UE T.F. 10 Pro is way above in quality as compared to the SR60. What's more in line would be the UE S.F. 5 Pro (Super.Fi 5 Pro). I have both, the SR60 as we all the UE S.F. 5 Pro. Similar sound structure, sparkle in the top end (i.e. pronounced highs), decent mids and a great bass.

Start with UE S.F. 5 Pro and work yourself up from there if you want more quality.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[sugarinthegourd]

Quote:

Comfort and size (smaller=better) are important factors as usual.

And you aren't considering buds? 'cause my PK3s sound quite a lot like Grados...think they sound a bit better than my iGrados and quite a bit like SR-60s.

 

[uberstuber]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarinthegourd /img/forum/go_quote.gif And you aren't considering buds?

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I forgot to note this in my OP, but I need isolation as well as portability.
Otherwise I would've picked up the pk3s a long time ago.