Looking for IEM under $50
Sep 6, 2020 at 9:24 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 7

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Hey guys, can someone recommend me an iem that has lots of bass for under $50? I just bought a pair of brand new moondrop s8 a week ago, and it is not the one for me. If anyone is interested in getting one, let me know. I've only used it for maybe 2-3 hours max.
 
Sep 6, 2020 at 9:35 PM Post #2 of 7
Hey guys, can someone recommend me an iem that has lots of bass for under $50? I just bought a pair of brand new moondrop s8 a week ago, and it is not the one for me. If anyone is interested in getting one, let me know. I've only used it for maybe 2-3 hours max.

U can check out the TFZ T2, BLON BL-03, Final Audio E3000, KBEAR KS2.

U can also ask the others in these threads for more recomendations:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bes...nd-impressions-sharing-reference-list.805930/
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bes...nd-impressions-sharing-reference-list.805930/

Good luck in your search!
 
Sep 6, 2020 at 9:56 PM Post #4 of 7
Looking at the blon bl-03 right now. Thanks for the rec.

For the BLON BL-03, 2 warnings before you buy it:
- Firstly, it isn't the best in technical performance. It has very good timbre and tonality, can compete with some $100 sets in these areas, but isn't the best in details, clarity, instrument separation and soundstage. So it does very well with genres incorporating acoustic instruments. But if u want something for analytical listening or complex/fast music, it isn't the best option.

- Secondly, most westerners have a fit issue as the nozzle is very short, so most have problems using the stock tips, +/- stock cables (the cable earhook is stiff and tends to yank the IEM out of the ears). Most of us have to resort to using longer nozzle eartips eg Spinfit CP145/CP100, or use a spacer more or reverse KZ eartip mod:

Spacer mods here if you are interested (pics included, credit to these folks), YMMV:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/page-1745#post-15176790
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/page-1841#post-15260691
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/page-1774#post-15201197

Slater's reverse KZ starline mod: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/flip-tips-prepare-to-have-your-mind-blown.906357/ (credit to Slater).


It takes a bit of work to get the BLON BL-03 to fit well, but if you do put in the work, you will be rewarded with something that punches above its price. Not a TOTL giant killer though, due to to lack of technicalities, but nevertheless a good budget set.
 
Sep 7, 2021 at 1:37 PM Post #5 of 7
Hey guys, can someone recommend me an iem that has lots of bass for under $50? I just bought a pair of brand new moondrop s8 a week ago, and it is not the one for me. If anyone is interested in getting one, let me know. I've only used it for maybe 2-3 hours max.
Hi do u still have the s8? Are you considering selling them?
 

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