[infamous16]

So lately I have been using some mellows from walmart, and I really really wan't an upgrade.

-No J-cables
-Sub $150
-Listen to Rock, and alternative stuff. Occassional rap and techno.
-Like them to be comfortable
-Easy insertion
-Rubber tips (I don't like messing with foamies (after mellows))
-Un-amped (but they go through a zune)
-Not from jaben (nothing overseas would be good)
-not from ebay (just don't like dealing with them)

Otherwise I think anything goes.

Was thinking about
-d-jays
-cx500's
-er6i

Thanks alot, hopefully I can get some new IEM's by the end of break!

 

[Bobby2131]

Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 Pro's are 139.99 on Amazon.

Well, the clear and red ones are. Black and white are more expensive for some reason.

Amazon.com: Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 Pro Earphones (Clear): Electronics

 

[infamous16]

Nice, thanks for the heads up.

Those pretty comfy?

They seem to be pretty much all around IEM's from what I hear.

Any others?

 

[mwallace573]

I think the Denon C700 might fit you well. It's only $99 on amazon at the moment.

Amazon.com: Denon AH-C700K Reference Audio In-Ear Headphones (Black): Electronics

Edit: Heck that's a really good deal. I paid more for a used pair a few weeks back.

 

[PouncePony]

Zune 30 or Zune 80?

I really enjoy my UM1s (Shure olive tips) with my Zune 30, especially with the Acoustic EQ preset.

-Pony

 

[SactoMan101]

Since you're willing to spend up to US$150, I'd recommend either the Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 Pro or the Denon AH-C700 like the others suggested here. You could go with the Westone UM1, but I'm not sure how well the sound of a single-armature driver IEM sounds.

 

[SBD]

why don't you use the "premium" buds? ha
For that price range, you should definitely check out UE super.fi 5 pro or for best comfort, the Westone UM1 is great (I'd rather get that than the d-jays and er6i at least). CX300 is good but don't consider it much of an upgrade. er6i has bad microphonics (it's too thin) and lacks bass.
SF5Pro (awkward fit) for sound and UM1 for comfort.

If you can wait, klipsch is coming out with new ones at earliest january and jvc has an "air cushion" marshmallow and coming out with a vibrating wood one.

 

[tstarn06]

If you are looking for rubber tips, that leaves out the Etys unless you are going to use the flanges. Best bet for your money is the C700.

 

[infamous16]

Hmmm, I guess its down to the denon's and the westones.

So what do the westones lack that the denons have?

And are the denon's very comfy?

and zune 30.

 

[patalp]

I'd give a vote for the SF5 Pro. It has just the right amount of bass. The fit is great if you do the flipside mod (it makes it stick out of your ear a lot less and fit a lot better). I'm using a Zune > Super.Fi 5 Pro / KSC 75 as my main portable setup.

 

[infamous16]

Hmmm, link to the flipside mod?

Tried searching.

eh found it, idk if I really want to do that. Hate taking that risk of just blowing $100 so dollars and messing it up.

so clean sf5's vs. denon's vs. UM1's

 

[tstarn06]

Quote:

Originally Posted by infamous16 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hmmm, I guess its down to the denon's and the westones. So what do the westones lack that the denons have? And are the denon's very comfy? and zune 30.

The Denons are pretty comfy (I bought and sold a pair, favored the Atrios with my zune, but they are $160). I had Westone UM1s, and really didn't like the sound sig (way too warm, highs recessed), and also didn't like the over the ear wire requirement. I like them wearing IEM wires down, with shirt clip.

 

[Marvulus]

Don't know if it'll help but I was also debating the Denon vs. Super.fi's over here:

http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f4/sup...n-c700-280209/

I also have a Zune 30... and ZVM.

 

[infamous16]

cool, thanks.

I think I'll order the denons tommorow!

 

[DKaz]

The Denon AH-C700 are fantastic. They are on a huge sale at Amazon for $99.99 shipped (usually $200):

Denon AH-C700