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What is your previous IEM prior to the JVC? That might have left an impression on you and the JVC will sound a bit thin down in the bass department. Are able to achieve a good seal with the tips? An improper seal usually will result in thin bass. And since you're willing to try anything, try the Comply T-400 tips. Those usually rein in the treble a bit and put the bass ahead other frequency range.
Those are some issues that I can think from the top of my head; I'm sure others would chime in.
I have - or have had - a number of IEMs. I've tended toward the under $100.00 side just because I have an unending curiousity of identifying the best IEM FOR ME under $100.00. I emphasize FOR ME because one thing I have learned from my time here on Head-Fi is that a) everyone has a different sense of what is right for them; and b) there are so many choices out there, that finding the "right one" seems to be a holy grail with respect to IEMs. That's what makes it such a fun quest - the process.
I was debating a few "over 100" IEMs (these, the EPH-100s, the BA-200s) and wasn't rushing to purchase, but was able to get a used pair at a decent price so I jumped in. So that got me to where I am now.
Over the past couple months, I've also been playing with the GR-02 BEs and the RE-Zeros. I listen closely to what people say here, as you can see! I find the 02s to be a bit muffled in overall sound presentation - not enough dynamic range - but very nice for the price and I'm still playing with them. The RE-Zeros are excellent but for some reason I can't get too overly excited about them. They seem to lack personality and in my opinion, would benefit from a bit more bass.
Old favorites were the Klipsch S1s (I think) but when they wore out and I got a new pair, I didn't like them anymore so I returned them. Also a couple MEEs including their flagship, but I think I lean toward Dynamic as opposed to BA drivers.
I really also liked the old NuForce NA6s and that's what got me started on this. I wanted something like that (love their bass) but with a more fun and dynamic soundstage. I am not sure I am using the terminology right (please forgive and teach!), but while I want punchy bass, I don't want the bass to overwhelm, and I don't want to sacrifice clarity at the high end, and I don't want that kind of muffled sound (which unfortunately I find you get with foam tips - but maybe that's just my experience).
So there you have it. I'm ready to go to the next level. Thought these might be it; not yet ready to rule out that they are not.
A final thought - despite my comments about, I am not a basshead! I want to feel it, I want it to be punchy and present and strong - but not overpowering and not at the expense of the overall presentation! Just wanted to mention...
Thanks,
MrMonte