[snoopy007]

Basically, I need suggestions for a new IEM upto $250. However, it cannot even have a hint of sibilant. Sibilance really hurts my ears.  I think I am especially sensitive to it.
 
 
Anyway, I listern to a wide range of music.
 
My source is either an iriver e30 ( portable)  or  via computer using a DIY RA1 headphone amp. Also, have a cmoy with many different opamps.
 
 
My current headphones or have access to.
 
1) AT CKM -55 -   I currently use this as an all rounder, 
 
2) Panasonic hje-70 - only use at home for certain female vocals. I quite like the sound and soundstage on this. But I can't use it much because it is very sibilant.
 
3) AT A500 - rarely use now, cos it is sibilant + uncomfortable compare with iem.
 
4) soundmagic pl50 ( access to) - warm and smooth for vocals. mid range seems more pronounced.
 
 
Thank you for any suggestions

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

[KLS]

For your information: Awesome IEMs threads: {1,2,3}
 
e-Q7 looks good for you.

 

[snoopy007]

sounds good to me. I will look into those when my next pay cheque arrives.

 

[helljudgement]

Yes the e-Q7 are perfect for you since you listen to a wide range of music.