Alexis13
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Maybe the Etymotic ER4. Not detachable but pretty neutral from what I heard.
Added to my list. Thanks a lot, have you used them before?
Maybe the Etymotic ER4. Not detachable but pretty neutral from what I heard.
Sony EX1000 or 7550?
In fact I think also about Sony, but cheaper model EX600. What do you think?
+1. The W30 are far from being neutral at all, they have a nice mid bass hump and bright highs along with slightly recessed mids, a bit like the TripleFi 10 or the HD25.
The sound carries rather a lot of detail, though.
Maybe the Etymotic ER4. Not detachable but pretty neutral from what I heard.
3. Etymotic ER-4 (Still have a doubt about non detachable cable, but keeping in mind a good service of Etymotic)
Whats wrong with V shape?
The ER4's cable is replaceable, and it's pretty solidly the best choice for a neutral IEM under $400, in my opinion. The ergonomics are a bit mediocre - over-the-ear wear is difficult - but the isolation is stellar, the sound is extremely neutral and detailed, and it's a well-built, well-designed IEM in general.
Noted, begin to like it more and more. Thanks
Equally impressive is the clarity of the FLC8 – the mids, while not at all forward in the stock configuration, can’t be called recessed either and are impressively close in clarity to high-end analytical earphones like the Brainwavz B2 and VSonic VC1000.The FLC8 is noticeably clearer than the very capable TDK BA200, EarSonics SM64, and Philips Fidelio S2. There is no upper midrange dip as there is, for instance, on the SM64 and Fidue A83, which allows the FLC unit better crispness and overall resolution, as well as superior vocal intelligibility.
The bass of the FLC8 is a little tighter while the A83 is a touch more impactful (I think it has more of a mid-bass hump).
The biggest difference is that the FLC8 lacks the upper midrange dip of the A83. This makes it a little less forgiving on some tracks (especially when it comes to sibilance), but helps with the clarity, crispness, and detailing and makes it appear more neutral and balanced.
Tonally the A83 is warmer and its presentation is a little more laid-back.
I don’t really consider it a neutral IEM – the bass is definitely lifted (somewhere between mild and moderate, I would say) and the treble has some extra energy – definitely more than the RE-600, but maybe just short of the EX600.
For many listeners they will be the best, but for instance for someone who’s looking for a flatter type of sound the ER4S from Etymotic would be better, and someone who likes warmer, smoother sound signature will be much better off with a FitEar TG334 or EarSonics Velvet (or even SM64).
Happy to help. If you haven't already read it, I recommend giving ljokerl's review of them a look. http://theheadphonelist.com/headphone_review/etymotic-research-er-4s/