Hi everyone
I am on the lookout for a new pair of IEMs that will be driven by my Qudelix 5k. For context, I have smallish ears, such that when I wear my Audiosense T800, they jut out rather than rest in the concha. The best fit I had was with Shures + foam tips, with the Etymotics + DIY foam tips + over ear cables coming up as a close second. Unfortunately, the Shure SE535 split apart faster that I think it should have and I would prefer something more robust.
Equipment I have:
a. Etymotic ER3SE: sounds fine but not enjoyable, if that makes sense.
b. Beyer DT700 Pro X
c. Audiosense T800: it just doesn't fit very well, and starts to hurt my ear after an hour or so. Sounds fine otherwise.
I'd like some pointers on a pair that are:
a. sub 500USD, obvs the cheaper the better
b. isolate well passively
c. have good construction build
d. suitable for smaller ears
e. wired
f. fun to listen to with good imaging
I tend to listen to Spotify for my music and listen to a lot of indie, ambient/new age, rock, and classical. It is intended for casual listening and commuting. I emphasize isolation as I already have hearing loss and would like to avoid increasing the volume in noisy places. I don't want TWS because my WF-1000X4 died on me within several months.
I am leaning towards the sennheisers (ie300/600), and willing to pay a little more, but I am apprehensive about the mixed reviews notably around value for money. I have also been looking at the Letshuoer S12 pro but I am very apprehensive about the fit. On the same point, as the ie600 costs the same as an SE846 where I am, what might be the better buy?
Thanks in advance.
I am on the lookout for a new pair of IEMs that will be driven by my Qudelix 5k. For context, I have smallish ears, such that when I wear my Audiosense T800, they jut out rather than rest in the concha. The best fit I had was with Shures + foam tips, with the Etymotics + DIY foam tips + over ear cables coming up as a close second. Unfortunately, the Shure SE535 split apart faster that I think it should have and I would prefer something more robust.
Equipment I have:
a. Etymotic ER3SE: sounds fine but not enjoyable, if that makes sense.
b. Beyer DT700 Pro X
c. Audiosense T800: it just doesn't fit very well, and starts to hurt my ear after an hour or so. Sounds fine otherwise.
I'd like some pointers on a pair that are:
a. sub 500USD, obvs the cheaper the better
b. isolate well passively
c. have good construction build
d. suitable for smaller ears
e. wired
f. fun to listen to with good imaging
I tend to listen to Spotify for my music and listen to a lot of indie, ambient/new age, rock, and classical. It is intended for casual listening and commuting. I emphasize isolation as I already have hearing loss and would like to avoid increasing the volume in noisy places. I don't want TWS because my WF-1000X4 died on me within several months.
I am leaning towards the sennheisers (ie300/600), and willing to pay a little more, but I am apprehensive about the mixed reviews notably around value for money. I have also been looking at the Letshuoer S12 pro but I am very apprehensive about the fit. On the same point, as the ie600 costs the same as an SE846 where I am, what might be the better buy?
Thanks in advance.
