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I'm looking for the exact same kind of IEM as alphaxono.
I have the Etymotics HF 5 and is looking for something with more bass.
I started falling in love with trance and really need some bass to enjoy the build-ups in the song.
I looked into westone 3 and Sony EX 1000, but they are little bit out of my price range.
Is there anything that offers clarity like the Etys and strong crisp clean bass around 200 ish?
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How's SONY MDREX600 and Ultimate Ears TripleFi10?
The TF10's are extremely fun and musical sounding, and as a trance addict myself, I can personally vouch for them. They are among the most enjoyable in-ears I've encountered, and if you're looking to enjoy the build-up in trance tracks, they're no slouch, by any means. The EX600, however, is a better price
erformance value in my eyes. For one, the EX600 sounds more natural to my ears, and the midrange is right where it should be, unlike the TF10's slightly recessed mids, as compared to it's boosted highs and lows. Hence, when it comes to many of my vocal trance tracks, the TF10's mids left me with much to desire, but there's always the infamous flip-flop mod which definitely did the trick for me (PM me if need be, I'll explain it there). Even still, I personally find the EX600 easier on the ears, great on comfort, and isolation can definitely be improved if coupled with the right tips. Detail and clarity isn't at all lacking either IMO. Under $200, each of the 3 are highly competent in-ears (especially for trance), and it'd simply boil down to ones preference. As far as price
erformance is concerned, the EX600 would deserve my highest merit, with the GR07 being a close second, followed by the TF10.
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What is moving me towards the Sony EX1000 is the common opinions that the sound is quite bright with some nice bass. But i still don't know.
They may sound bright, but only in the best of ways IMO. In the few months I spent with the EX1000, I never once thought the highs were even the slightest bit harsh, excessive, or fatiguing. And no, I'm not by ANY means a fan of an overly bright signature, hence why the DBA-02 and CK10 (while excellent in-ears in their own right), never appealed to me personally. From the highs on down to the lows, I found the EX1000's presentation near flawless. Based on SQ alone, of 36 in-ears I've come to own, it's my most preferred. The only reason I even considered selling my own pair was because I found their younger sibling, the EX600, quite close to the EX1000's own signature/presentation. I'd recommend either one any given day.