malifact
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I was hoping someone could recommend an IEM as per the title of the thread. These are the factors that are important to me:
Isolation: This is the most important factor, as the IEMs would mostly be used for commuting and my train route is very noisy. Something as close as possible to the Etymotic brand in terms of isolation would be ideal. I'm quite sensitive to loud noise and so I prefer to listen at fairly low volumes compared to most.
Sound: I am looking for something energetic and lively. I like a clear and detailed sound but with some weight behind it. I do have a pair of Etymotic ER-4s but find them too "clinical" for casual listening.
Music: I mostly listen to pop, R&B and hip-hop when commuting and so I assume a balanced sound with slight emphasis on the treble and bass would be best.
Comfort: Not as important as isolation, but something that could be put in my ears with minimal hassle would be great. A friend let me try out their Shure SE535s and I found them difficult to put in and the cables slightly troublesome.
Budget: £200 or less although I would be prepared to go higher.
I did look at ljokerll's excellent multi-IEM review and thought the following may be suitable:
j-phonic K2 SP
EarSonics SM64
ACS T15
Fischer Audio DBA-02 mkII
VSonic GR01
However, I was worried their sound mind be too clinical which is what I am trying to avoid. Any recommendations or thoughts on these IEMs (or alternatives) would be much appreciated.
Isolation: This is the most important factor, as the IEMs would mostly be used for commuting and my train route is very noisy. Something as close as possible to the Etymotic brand in terms of isolation would be ideal. I'm quite sensitive to loud noise and so I prefer to listen at fairly low volumes compared to most.
Sound: I am looking for something energetic and lively. I like a clear and detailed sound but with some weight behind it. I do have a pair of Etymotic ER-4s but find them too "clinical" for casual listening.
Music: I mostly listen to pop, R&B and hip-hop when commuting and so I assume a balanced sound with slight emphasis on the treble and bass would be best.
Comfort: Not as important as isolation, but something that could be put in my ears with minimal hassle would be great. A friend let me try out their Shure SE535s and I found them difficult to put in and the cables slightly troublesome.
Budget: £200 or less although I would be prepared to go higher.
I did look at ljokerll's excellent multi-IEM review and thought the following may be suitable:
j-phonic K2 SP
EarSonics SM64
ACS T15
Fischer Audio DBA-02 mkII
VSonic GR01
However, I was worried their sound mind be too clinical which is what I am trying to avoid. Any recommendations or thoughts on these IEMs (or alternatives) would be much appreciated.