[bleho]

Hi, I've been lurking around for a bit and want to upgrade from my old Shure e2c's. They were alright, but I felt they didn't have enough bass for my liking.
 
I'd like to keep it under around $80ish so from what I've read these are some of the best for the price:
Fischer Audio Eterna, Fischer Audio Silver Bullet, Visang R02 and R03, Hippo VB and Hifiman RE0
 
I'm pretty new to this, so I don't really care about being neutral or analytical like the RE0, I just want a nice sounding fun iem.
I listen mostly to rock and indie rock and hip hop/rap and a little classical.
 
Thanks for any help in advance, I appreciate it!

 

[KLS]

 
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I'm pretty new to this, so I don't really care about being neutral or analytical like the RE0, I just want a nice sounding fun iem.

 
Then why you put them in your list
 
I think you have read up these threads, just in case...
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/478568/multi-iem-review-63-iems-compared-yuin-ok1-added-05-03/0
http://www.head-fi.org/forum/thread/450407/multiple-iem-shootout-v-3
 
I never tried any which you have listed, but I think Eterna and Hippo VB is a good choice.
 

 

[bleho]

Lol I put the RE0 there since it's pretty prominent here.
 
I'm leaning towards the Eternas right now, yet I'm concerned about the new upgrade to them.
Would anyone know where to get the old ones in the US?
 
I was also wondering if it's worth the extra money to get them rather than the visang r02/brainwavz m1 since I'm noob anyways and might not be able to appreciate subtle differences.

 

[KLS]

I think Ethan Budgen (of @ethan961?) has Fischers:
http://www.fischeraudio.com/place.php
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I was also wondering if it's worth the extra money to get them rather than the visang r02/brainwavz m1 since I'm noob anyways and might not be able to appreciate subtle differences.

If that's the case, choose one which you think would fit more comfortable or durable

 

 

[greenrenewables]

By "fun", I assume you mean warm and bassy with a decent amount of clarity
At ~$80, check out Audio Technica or Sony IEMs
For a more analytical sound, Shure IEMs are a good choice

 

[rawrster]

I wouldn't exactly call any of the Shure phones analytical.

 

[greenrenewables]

I had a chance to listen to the SE420s, and found them to be relatively analytical with less bass than the Sony or Audio Technica IEMs. I'm sure you are correct, perhaps I should have been more specific

 
 
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I wouldn't exactly call any of the Shure phones analytical.

 

[Young Spade]

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I had a chance to listen to the SE420s, and found them to be relatively analytical with less bass than the Sony or Audio Technica IEMs. I'm sure you are correct, perhaps I should have been more specific

 
 

Ah you should always try to give another phone to base your opinion off of; albeit I would have to agree with rawster; the Shure line isn't....analytical like some would describe it to be. Not saying they aren't detailed but you might want to state detail oriented phones as being RE0s, Etys, e-Q7s.... K701/2s DT880s as being analytical. (Although everyone isn't going to agree with me on this, you get the general idea). 

 

[jjeremycai]

Also there's some Panasonics (I think?) that were highly recommended as sub-100 dollar phones...I can't recall the name at the moment though.
EDIT: Panasonic HJE900
Thanks KLS

 

[KLS]

Panasonics HJE900

 

[aconteceu]

If you didn't like Shure's bass you won't find RE0 bass anywhere close to satisfactory. I vote for Silver Bullet and I own both.

 

[Young Spade]

^I agree regarding bass response. 

 

[bleho]

After further research, I've decided on either the Eternas, the HJE900, or the FX500.
Does anyone have any direct comparisons between the three or any comments on which I should get?

 

[Young Spade]

Search around and read the packed threads about each one and see if they are right for you.