[Fierce1979]

 
I'm sorry to do this, I've just read through about 467 threads that all helped in one way or another so I promise that I'm not just being lazy!
 
I'm upgrading my headphone collection, and have ordered some Phiaton PS320s for everyday use, and now have approx $80 to spend on upgrading my IEM's from Senn CX500's
 
The Phiaton's will probably be my main phones, but I wanted some decent IEM's also
 
They'll be mainly used at the gym, so microphonics is a massive issue for me, as is the ability to stay where they're supposed to when pumping an admittedly small amount of iron
 
My requirements are:
 
$80 max - on AMAZON (gift vouchers!)
Low Microphonics
Music - loud guitar based stuff, mainly Punk/hardcore
 
 
I have researched, but tied myself up in knots a little. There is far too much choice at this range!
 
From trawling this site, it would appear that the following are all very highly regarded:
 
Etymotic MC5
MAXIMO iM-590
NuForce NE-7M
MEElectronics M6-CL
Klipsch S4
 
But obviously there are shedloads to choose from
 
Please, pretty please, help a fella out? All advice greatly appreciated!
 
EDIT: Using with an iPod Touch, no amp
 
Cheers

 

[violinvirtuoso]

If you don't like microphonics, use a shirt clip. This will greatly reduce the cable noise, and keep the cable in place.
 
Out of your choices, I would go for:
 
The Maximo iM-590 if you want a balanced sound signature.
 
The Klipsch S4 if you want a warm (tipped towards mids and bass) sound signature.
 
Or the Etymotic MC5 if you want a bright (tipped towards mids and highs) sound signature. If you can manage, I would highly recommend the Etymotic ER-6i over the MC5. The ER-6i also has the bright sound signature.
 
Note: I don't listen to music similar to what you listen to, so I don't know what type of sound signature you are looking for.

 

[jwhitakr]

Of those that you listed, the Meelec M6 gets my vote.  (disclaimer - have only listened to the M6 and the im-590 from your list.)
 
M6 wins in comfort and stays absolutely planted when exercising.  Whether you like the sound signature better than the others is a toss-up.

 

[CoryGillmore]

How bout the original Monster Turbines? You should be able to find a used/open box pair on Amazon no problem. Careful not to buy fakes though. I've heard great things about the S4's though. And you can get those new for $80.