[Ginko]

Hello again fellas!

My IEM history is as follows:

V-Moda Vibes
Head Direct RE1
Denon AH-C551K

The Vibes got kinda tiring, and I barely use them anymore. The RE1 has too much treble and very little bass, which I didn't like. The Denon has good bass and everything, and I like it quite a bit, but I'd like to go one step above. Maybe 2. If I want, I can actually get a Triple.Fi 10 pro for half price, but I'm also considering my other options.

I want something like the Denon, with that much bass, but slightly more mids and highs. Any suggestion? Let's say my budget is around $200.

Thanks guys =)

Edit: I don't have an amp, so they'll either be feeding off of my speakers (Logitech Z-10), or the iPhone, or the Sansa Clip. Kinda want it to work with the iPhone (1st gen), but I guess I can get an adapter if I have to. Or should I start looking into investing an amp? The only reason I haven't bought an amp was because I'm saving up for a Claro Halo or a Claro Halo XT.

 

[Hentai11]

UE super fi 5EB, Nuforce NE-6/7

 

[Ginko]

According to the UE website, the Super.fi 5EB is more for house, and the pro is more for rock. Since I listen to a lot of rock, as opposed to anything else, shouldn't I be considering the pro?

And I can't seem to find the Nuforces on Amazon.

The genre that I listen to the most is classic rock from the 60s, if that helps.

 

[Hentai11]

I'm just going by the evidence of my ears, and the fact that you liked the 551 Denons, which sound very much like how I remember my Denons, but with much clearer mids.

 

[nyjets28]

how bout a pair of used um2's? or maybe since you liked the 551s, the c751 might be to your liking

 

[Ginko]

I bought a Fiio E5, and I could hear a distinct difference in the sound output. My test rig was nothing big - iPhone First Gen's Dock output to the E5 to the Denons. It was great! This might help me to hold off for a while

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[cn11]

I'm going to put in a recommendation for the new model, Denon AH-C710. Do a search in the forums, and read up on them. I'm not sure if they're in stock anywhere at the moment, but once they're back in they can be had for ~$100 or less usually. And they're most definitely a sonic improvement over the C551's in all the ways you are seeking...

Good luck.

 

[mythless]

Klipsch S4, phonaks, ATH-CK10

 

[Ginko]

Those Denons look like, and the Phonaks. Thanks for the recommendation, guys! I will soon own a Kenwood MediaKeg MG-E504, and hopefully I'll get one that matches the sound output for that player.

 

[cn11]

The Phonaks won't have anywhere near the bass of the Denons, since they're balanced armature and the Denons are dynamic driver.