[Lorspeaker]

If u are looking for a crystal clear dynamic iem,
With a tough well made cable..
Look out for the hisoundaudio Golden Crystal.
Use with comply tips n u get a even balanced bass without sibilance in the highs.

 

[fearwhat]

I don't think RE 400 is underrated... For me, maybe UM1?

 

[Ivabign]

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I hated the microphonics on that cord   Otherwise, it was a great headphone.  I had a few fit issues as well

 
I had fit issues as well - couldn't make use of the stock tips - had to find others in my collection before I could get a proper seal. I noticed the microphonics, but it wasn't a dealbreaker.

 

[Painful Chafe]

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Agreed with CC51 .Have not tried rest though....... Only complaint with them was their tips which came off easily and joint of metal and ceramic housing tend to loose over time....

 
Mine came apart. But a little glue and they have been fine for over a year. Easy fix.

 

[Gilly87]

Klipsch X10 is forgotten about frequently; IMO it outshines most of the other top-tier BA IEMs in terms of bass extension and texture. It has an awesome, full sound; clearly bass colored, not for fans of neutrality, but the mids are no slouch and sound great with female vocals. Overall they are some of the best phones I've heard for vocal trance and other modern pop/dance music. They should be selling like hotcakes at the $120 or so they fetch on Amazon ATM.

 

[marlonmarabe]

The radius ddm have been clearly forgotten. Very solid full sound due to the dual drivers. The bass slams with authority without being bloated. Mids and highs are detailed too. Such a big sound from a small package

 

[kimvictor]

UERM maybe? I rarely see it mentioned nowadays. Also, UM Mage.

 

[lin0003]

UM Mage is certainly not talked about much anymore since the Miracles came out. The Hiditon NT6 are not underrated, but not talked about much also.

 

[Ivabign]

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UM Mage is certainly not talked about much anymore since the Miracles came out. The Hiditon NT6 are not underrated, but not talked about much also.

There is a set of Mage that has been on the sale/trade thread for the longest time - I thought about them before I got set up with my Heir CIEMs - I also liked the CC51 - they are my wife's office phones now (the white ceramic housing is oh, so stylish!)

 

[eke2k6]

Apple Earpods and JVC FX40 should be mentioned every time a newbie asks for a recommendation <$50, IMO.

 

[tinyman392]

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Apple Earpods and JVC FX40 should be mentioned every time a newbie asks for a recommendation <$50, IMO.

 
The EarPods are good, but not that good.  I'd rather recommend a Dunu Trident of Etymotic EtyKid in place of that.  Or the Dunu Detonator. 

 

[lwien]

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The EarPods are good, but not that good.  I'd rather recommend a Dunu Trident of Etymotic EtyKid in place of that.  Or the Dunu Detonator. 

 
Put some foam pads on those EarPods and they improve quite a bit......actually, a lot.

 

[FrequencyBlue]

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Apple Earpods and JVC FX40 should be mentioned every time a newbie asks for a recommendation <$50, IMO.

+1 for fx40. These IEMs never get the love they deserve, personally I find them better than SHE3580

 

[Jepu]

I hear very little about UE600/700 despite them being at a pretty damn tempting price range for balanced armature IEMs. Did the acquisition by Logitech damage UE's brand name in the eyes of Head-fi'ers or something?

 

[Ivabign]

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I hear very little about UE600/700 despite them being at a pretty damn tempting price range for balanced armature IEMs. Did the acquisition by Logitech damage UE's brand name in the eyes of Head-fi'ers or something?

UE700 is discontinued - they almost cost as much as TF10 at Amazon! I have never heard the 600.