[tamngoman]

hi im looking to go from my q701 to a CIEM.
my budget is like 500 bucks, are there any that is the best bang for buck for 500? (before impressions)

 

[NA Blur]

You may want to audition some Shure SE535 and some Westone 4-R IEMs prior to going custom.  If the fit is right and you like the sound you will end up with more drivers for the money which really helps with the crossover frequencies.
 
I have heard the JH 5 and it was just meh with some serious crossover issues in the low midrange.  I tested this while listening to Maroon 5.

 

[tamngoman]

i have currently the shure se535 from a friend, and ive tried all sorts of tips. the foams are okay, the way u keep squishing it then it expand, but it get annoying. the one problem withthe shures are, it feels like its falling out of my gear, even though i seriously lodge it in there. and idunno how to work the cable wrapping around the ear, but i bend the crap out of it, and it still doesnt comform even with the steel.

 

[lin0003]

I would go for a universal at this price point. Maybe a Heir 4.Ai?

 

[tamngoman]

i recently just talked to a forum member here who is willing to depart his heir 4.a for 390. do you think its worth it? 70 for reshell and 50 for impression?

 

[lin0003]

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i recently just talked to a forum member here who is willing to depart his heir 4.a for 390. do you think its worth it? 70 for reshell and 50 for impression?

I mean The 4.Ai universal IEM. It is actually $400 brand new. 

 

[lin0003]

Or you could get the Rhapsodio RDB v1 which costs $650 but Anakchan is selling one for $450. 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/674857/rhapsodio-rdb-2v1-v1
IMO it is absolutely spectacular. 

 

[nk77]

Seems the most important question is still yet to be asked. What are you looking for in the earphones? Similar sound signature to the Q701? More bass? Just a vague idea so that these guys can give you some specific advice. Is custom a necessity? Or is it only so you can get best isolation possible? 
 
 
Regards
nk77

 

[nk77]

Quote:

i have currently the shure se535 from a friend, and ive tried all sorts of tips. the foams are okay, the way u keep squishing it then it expand, but it get annoying. the one problem withthe shures are, it feels like its falling out of my gear, even though i seriously lodge it in there. and idunno how to work the cable wrapping around the ear, but i bend the crap out of it, and it still doesnt comform even with the steel.

 
Have you tried any of the comply tips for the 535s?

 

[tamngoman]

Yes I've tried the comply tips. It feels good for an hour but if I'm on a long train ride in NYC it starts to hurt.

I'm looking for something similar to the q701 sound