[MusicL0ver]

Interesting.
 
So If I am looking for a IEM with mic with good isolation
Which one would be the best under $150 range?
Been looking at the a161p, but the Phonak PFE 012 also looks great..
 
I listen to a wide range of music and like something that is a little bass strong.
 
Been using the nuforce ne6 for couple years, which I enjoyed. Recently, the right side died on me.
 
TIA

 

[Mini0510]

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Interesting.
 
So If I am looking for a IEM with mic with good isolation
Which one would be the best under $150 range?
Been looking at the a161p, but the Phonak PFE 012 also looks great..
 
I listen to a wide range of music and like something that is a little bass strong.
 
Been using the nuforce ne6 for couple years, which I enjoyed. Recently, the right side died on me.
 
TIA

 
PFE 012 has decent amount of bass. Maybe Monster Turbine for more bass quantity?

 

[MusicL0ver]

Wait, I thought Monster Turbine is like Beats, overpriced for performance (?)

 

[msavic6]

I mainly listen to pop, dance, hip hop and modern music and I would want an IEM that is fun sounding. I value isolation and comfort greatly so what IEM would fit my needs?

 

[Mini0510]

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I mainly listen to pop, dance, hip hop and modern music and I would want an IEM that is fun sounding. I value isolation and comfort greatly so what IEM would fit my needs?

tell us your budget
 
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Wait, I thought Monster Turbine is like Beats, overpriced for performance (?)

I was assuming you can get this online for like $100. But what kind of mids and treble do you want?

 

[msavic6]

tell us your budget

Up to $200, although that is not set in stone.

 

[alienfox]

Epic

 

[MusicL0ver]

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I was assuming you can get this online for like $100. But what kind of mids and treble do you want?

Not that picky about treble but I would like clarity for mids.
 
I originally thought about the turbines, but after seeing reviews like this
http://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/B002NTKV5A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
I passed on it
 
 
What about the Sony MH1C?
Btw. I am able to get a a161p for $90 tax in. Is that good?

 

[davidcotton]

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Not that picky about treble but I would like clarity for mids.
 
I originally thought about the turbines, but after seeing reviews like this
http://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/B002NTKV5A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
I passed on it
 
 
What about the Sony MH1C?
Btw. I am able to get a a161p for $90 tax in. Is that good?

The bass (force?) is strong on the turbines, but I did find it swamped the details a bit.  I kept turning the volume up to compensate which led to a headache in the end.  If you want clarity I would pass.  I should add that this was out of the usual clip plus/ipod touch sources listening to rock and metal.
 
Cheers

 

[davidcotton]

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Mine has plenty of bass, mostly subbass. I sent it over to Tyll so there might be a measurement of it up on IF. It is not as tight and controlled as the VC02 but not far behind the VSD1. 
 
 
Pretty well - not as well as something like the Ety ER4S or RE272 but not worse than the SM3 or UM3X IMO. 
 
 
The R-50 but realistically the difference between them will be very small. 
 
The V3 sounds very different from the GR07 and even more different from the HF5/R-50. It has a colored, exciting sound to it with plenty of bass. If that sounds like what you are after, I would go for it. 
 
 
Isn't the PFE 232 discontinued? It is closer in signature to your W3s than the UE900 or even W4. In terms of bass quantity, I would say W3 >= PFE232 > W4 >= UE 900 (with the W4/UE900 having more or less "balanced" amounts of bass). I think the UE900 is very non-fatiguing without sacrificing treble energy and I like its sound with rock. The W4 doesn't bother me either. I can listen to it for a long time. Can't say the same for the W3 and PFE232. 

Discontinued but still available with the likes of amazon and earphonesolutions.  I guess what I'm after is a westone 2 with a little more thump in it (but not too much) if that makes sense.  The ue900 seems to be polarizing opinion and I've never liked swivel connecters after the se215's.
 
Cheers

 

[justblue]

Joker
Sorry to harass you

Could you tell which ones of these 283 are closest to the Shure SE535 in terms of sound and SQ (I'd prefer straight down wear style)?

 

[justblue]

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Ah I meant send the mh1s in for the cable mod if you liked the mh1!

 
Oh, you mean recable.

I thought about it, its an option. In fact I could replace it with a headset to work with my mobile. But first I would pick Joker's brain for ideas of the SE535-like IEMs.

 

[vwinter]

Interesting.

So If I am looking for a IEM with mic with good isolation
Which one would be the best under $150 range?

Been looking at the a161p, but the Phonak PFE 012 also looks great..

I listen to a wide range of music and like something that is a little bass strong.

Been using the nuforce ne6 for couple years, which I enjoyed. Recently, the right side died on me.

TIA

I haven't heard either 161 or the phonak but I recently heard my gf's NE-6 again and that thing is literally a bass cannon, a ton of quantity and impact but not flabby. What's shocking about it is that it doesn't sound dark or congested keeping good midrange and treble presence and a good soundstage. Really a unique sound if you ask me.

I'm sorry for your loss.

I don't think either of those choices will have nearly as much bass. If you want a similar sound but higher end, it might be a bit of a challenge.

FWIW, my gf likes my Sony XBA-4iP, which has a mic and 3 button remote. Kind of over your price range but you can probably find one for around $200 if you look hard enough. Worth looking into some reviews at least, if you want a similar enough but higher end sound that is. Maybe even the XBA-3iP that can be found cheaper but with a bit less bass and more balance overall probably.

 

[Mini0510]

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Not that picky about treble but I would like clarity for mids.
 
I originally thought about the turbines, but after seeing reviews like this
http://www.amazon.ca/product-reviews/B002NTKV5A/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
I passed on it
 
 
What about the Sony MH1C?
Btw. I am able to get a a161p for $90 tax in. Is that good?

Don't know about that review. Seems kind of BS. Haven't heard the Sony MH1C. Joker just reviewed, so might as well read the review.
If you don't want to go with Monster, then maybe go with Shure line ups. They follow a bassy, good mids, dark treble sound signature.
But I could be wrong. I haven't heard many of the low end models.
 
 

Joker
Sorry to harass you 

Could you tell which ones of these 283 are closest to the Shure SE535 in terms of sound and SQ (I'd prefer straight down wear style)?

Maybe Monster Turbine Pro Copper? Or Westone 3? Yeah, I can't really answer this question. Joker will have to.

 

[msavic6]

I mainly listen to pop, dance, hip hop and modern music and I would want an IEM that is fun sounding. I value isolation and comfort greatly so what IEM would fit my needs?

I guess I got buried in the influx of posts but my budget would be up to $200.