[Teck1212]

I don't know why, but my portable audio equipments break rather frequently. Therefore, I want to get pair of IEMs that have Lifetime Warranty and are good at Rock/Electronic music. Any suggestions? Budget is around $300, but I've also been thinking of going custom if it's worth it

 

[Swimsonny]

The only earphones i can think of are Monster Miles Davis Series. These is one other i know of but its eluding my brain.
Most earphones with removable cables should last a long, long time when looking after them correctly!

 

[AstroTurf]

Etymotic

The ER-4 Series

 

[tdshain]

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Etymotic
The ER-4 Series

ER-4 has a 2 year warranty. However, Etymotic has a reputation for providing good CS beyond their warranty.
 
The only company that comes to mind as having a lifetime warranty for all their products is skullcandy. Can't really say that I recommend them though. Their iem offerings are nothing to get excited about.
 
Standard among high end iems is 1-2 year limited warranty. Your best bet is to get a pair with detachable cables (as the cable is generally the first component to fail) from a company with outstanding customer service.
 
At your price point, I recommend checking out Aurisonics. Do some research and contact them directly with any questions you might have, you won't regret it.

 

[archercat]

Koss has lifetime as well... Might be in the same bucket as Skullcandy for their iems though?

 

[Swimsonny]

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ER-4 has a 2 year warranty. However, Etymotic has a reputation for providing good CS beyond their warranty.
 
The only company that comes to mind as having a lifetime warranty for all their products is skullcandy. Can't really say that I recommend them though. Their iem offerings are nothing to get excited about.
 
Standard among high end iems is 1-2 year limited warranty. Your best bet is to get a pair with detachable cables (as the cable is generally the first component to fail) from a company with outstanding customer service.
 
At your price point, I recommend checking out Aurisonics. Do some research and contact them directly with any questions you might have, you won't regret it.

I agree highly with tdshain here in looking at Aurisonics, Best CS you will come across and solid great sounding earphones, the ASG-1!
Also check out Sony EX1000 as they are going for roughly your price in the US now!

 

[tdshain]

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I agree highly with tdshain here in looking at Aurisonics, Best CS you will come across and solid great sounding earphones, the ASG-1!
Also check out Sony EX1000 as they are going for roughly your price in the US now!

Keep in mind that the ASG-2 will likely be released very soon and it seems like it will be tuned for audiophiles as opposed the the ASG-1 which is tuned for stage performers.
 
Can't go wrong either way though. Get in touch with their CS when you have a chance.

 

[Swimsonny]

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Keep in mind that the ASG-2 will likely be released very soon and it seems like it will be tuned for audiophiles as opposed the the ASG-1 which is tuned for stage performers.
 
Can't go wrong either way though. Get in touch with their CS when you have a chance.

Oh of course i did, how could i forget!

 

[kore]

is the lifetime warranty valid on worldwide?

 

[AstroTurf]

Etymotic
The ER-4 Series

 
 
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ER-4 has a 2 year warranty. However, Etymotic has a reputation for providing good CS beyond their warranty.

 
That is the key... Good Customer Service.
 
I could go and drop my ER-4 headset in a leaf shredder, send it in to Etymotic, and for a cool 130 bucks, have a brand new headset. They will rebuild it.

 

[mastershake2393]

The ER-4, IMO, wasn't very good for rock or electronica... The bass wasn't there for me. Plus, many people that have the ER-4 have them properly amped, which is almost required to get the best SQ out of them (unless you have a crazy DAP or something).
 
My suggestion would be the ASG-1. You can upgrade to the ASG-2 when it comes out, and Aurisonic has great customer support.
 
They are a fantastic at nearly every genre.

 

[Staal]

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The ER-4, IMO, wasn't very good for rock or electronica... The bass wasn't there for me. Plus, many people that have the ER-4 have them properly amped, which is almost required to get the best SQ out of them (unless you have a crazy DAP or something).
 
My suggestion would be the ASG-1. You can upgrade to the ASG-2 when it comes out, and Aurisonic has great customer support.
 
They are a fantastic at nearly every genre.

 
I have to disagree. The ASG-1 wasn't for me, the mids we're too "special" for me to enjoy electronica. I did however love the ER4's for electronica when I had them. Bass is present with a proper seal and the accuracy and speed is spectacular. 

 

[tdshain]

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I have to disagree. The ASG-1 wasn't for me, the mids we're too "special" for me to enjoy electronica. I did however love the ER4's for electronica when I had them. Bass is present with a proper seal and the accuracy and speed is spectacular. 

Have you heard the 1.2 revision?

 

[Staal]

Probably not. The ones I had we're pretty early in the Aurisonics craze and before filthers and all that stuff became available. You're probably right that they've gotten "better" since then.

 

[tdshain]

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Probably not. The ones I had we're pretty early in the Aurisonics craze and before filthers and all that stuff became available. You're probably right that they've gotten "better" since then.

You wouldn't recognize them, I highly recommend you check them out if you have the chance.