[pooter03]

I'm considering the Yamaha EPH-100SL, but the lack of volume controls and mic if I get a phone call is a minor ding.  For the price, is there anything better I can get?  I'm not looking for anyting more than a nice detailed sound.  I'd be willing to jump to $200 if there is a considerable difference in quality.  Also, if I can use them while running, that's a bonus, but not a necessity (dunno if i'd want to risk damaging IEMs at this price )

 

[FieldingMellish]

Here's a bunch within that range:
 
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/627953/best-iems-under-150
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/624274/iem-for-under-150
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/621370/in-the-market-for-150-and-under-range
 
 
Shure SE-215 with ipod controls are within the $150.00 range also.

 

[rikardoliepa]

Audio technica ckm500 mic version is perfect for your needs. Comparable sq to eph100 at $70-80.

 

[Techno Kid]

If you can deal without the mic than the Ortofon e-Q5 is well worth the $198.99 they cost imo.  Balanced detailed sound with good bass and a large soundstage an sound every bit as good as the Westone W4 which is twice the price.  
 
Also the Hifiman RE262 and Rockit R-50 are really good sounding IEM's though I like the e-Q5 just a tad bit better.  All three would be fine for running, I've jogged with them all and had no problems but make sure you don't get sweat in them.

 

[no_doubt_kit]

ue600vi is good choice

 

[ZARIM]

The Etymotic HF5, GR07, GR01, DBA-02 and Klipsch Image X10i are very detailed IEMs and offers good isolation. But with added remote//volume control these IEMs ( Harmen Kardon AE, HF3, Sony XBA3i, UE TF10i, Image X10i,) are recommended.

 

[pooter03]

Thanks to everyone for the suggetsions.  Lots of research to do now.

 

[pooter03]

Let me ask one more stupid question.  Between the ATH-CKM500is for about $90 on Amazon, the Shure SE215k for $100 and the EPH 100 SL at $150, which will give the best bang for my buck?

 

[rikardoliepa]

Definetly ckm500, they are way better than se215(i have both), eph100 should be around same level.

 

[pooter03]

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Definetly ckm500, they are way better than se215(i have both), eph100 should be around same level.

That's amazing.  Same quality for almost half the price?

 

[FieldingMellish]

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Definetly ckm500, they are way better than se215(i have both), eph100 should be around same level.

 
 
Way better? You mean in your opinion, right? I kept the SE-215 and sold off my CKM500. 

 

[Techno Kid]

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Way better? You mean in your opinion, right? I kept the SE-215 and sold off my CKM500. 

 
 
I'm with you, a friend of mine has the ckm500 and I didn't think it sounded as good as what some have clamed but everyone has different sound signatures they like.  I think for the price your willing to spend you can get one that sounds better than the ckm500.

 

[Nochaunceinell]

Image x10i is my vote!
 

 

[glac1er]

To the OP, what are the music that you're listening to?

 

[Lorspeaker]

http://www.headphone.com/headphones/denon-ah-c710.php
 
if u can somehow get a pair of this...its heaven at earthly price...seems to be discontinued..
Everyday i am astounded by its sound thru my ipad as i sit by the river... listening to bossa nova breakfast channel.
Deep clear bass...3D soundstage, smooth clear highs without sibilance.