[TheRH]

Are there any IEM's that can reach 50hz or lower and fall into the $100-150? I do not plan on using an amp. As for my source I'm using a Zen MIcro with all tracks ripped at 320kbps.

Thanks

 

[bellsprout]

u seem to have the impression iem's can't produce bass. dispel that thought. right now.

that said, just about any one in your price range

 

[TheRH]

Cool deal, so what reccomendations are there out there?

 

[mastercheif]

The bassiest IEM is the Super.fi EB, but that is just an insane amount of bass. What is really important tough, is what music do you listen to?

 

[TheRH]

I listen to the following most often:

The Chemical Brothers
The Crystal Method
Pink Floyd (remasters)
Jamiroquai
Black Label Society
BB King
Eric Clapton
Rush
Dave Matthews
Kraftwerk
ect.

 

[TheRH]

Any reccomendations help.

Thanks

 

[kyleisgreat]

Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 pro

Amazing phone

 

[Madgravity34]

Maybe the standard super-fi's (not the EB version) or possibly the vibes for a cheaper alternative.

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Quote:

Originally Posted by kyleisgreat /img/forum/go_quote.gif Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5 pro Amazing phone

I seriously disagree with you, but this is of course, my opinion. If the OP wants me to further why I think this, then by all means I shall.

But um...$150...if you save up a bit more, the Shure E4C (420 is the new model name? I forgot) would prob. be the best bet.

Here, I'll give a hint about the 5 Pro: VERY recessed mids. Therefore, vocals will be very veiled, and so will the majority of the instruments.

EDIT: As for the Vibes, they are very good overall, but just be sure that you do not care about how percussion is portrayed...

 

[kyleisgreat]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif I seriously disagree with you, but this is of course, my opinion. If the OP wants me to further why I think this, then by all means I shall. But um...$150...if you save up a bit more, the Shure E4C (420 is the new model name? I forgot) would prob. be the best bet. Here, I'll give a hint about the 5 Pro: VERY recessed mids. Therefore, vocals will be very veiled, and so will the majority of the instruments. EDIT: As for the Vibes, they are very good overall, but just be sure that you do not care about how percussion is portrayed...

My opinion:

I actually had the shure e4c and sold them for the super.fi 5 pro. I found the e4c too stale. Maybe the mids are a bit clearer, but everything else was boring to me. The super.fi's seem more upfront. Especially in bass.

 

[mastercheif]

If you are really worried about bass, get the Super.fi 5 Pro. But with your music, the Shure E4 would be a better fit.

 

[rapier84]

For the price range ($100-$150) my vote will be for Westone UM1 or Super Fi 3s

 

[t10]

For Chemical Brothers & Crystal Method, Shure E4c would slightly be on the lean side imo. SF5Pro would be better.

Considering the OP wants bass, it is hard to suggest E4c as it is more of a neutral IEM, even lean I would say.

PS. Am listening to Trip like I Do, right this moment, Go CM

 

[lwrs10]

Seeing as i listen to the same style of music as you do, i DO NOT reccommend the E4C's!!!! I purchased them after reading alot of reviews, and was very dissapointed. The mids stick out wayyy to much with em and theres not enough bass to back up hard rock. But, they sound great with alot of other stuff, as in classical and live performances like some Dave....

But on the other hand, i loved the way SF5's sounded with hard rock, but found them very uncomfortable. So i settled with Sennhieser Cx300's. not as much detail, but has the nice warm somewhat bassy sound i like when listening to rock. Thats what i reccommend...

 

[TheRH]

Lot's of ideas, keep them rollin in. I plan on buying within the next week. So from what I can tell the Ultimate Ears Super.fi 5EB's look like the current favorite.