[Smallville]

Hello guys. I'm looking for a new pair of IEMs or headphones that sound different from my current ones. I currently have a pair of Sony MDR-V6 for home use, ATH-ES7 and M11+ for portable use. I listen to mostly R&B but I listen to many other genres too, including electronic, some rock, and a little classical. My budget is around $100. I can go a bit more, but I would prefer not to. I will be running this out of my laptop(Asus G51JX) and my iPhone 3GS. I have no Amp/DAC and will not be getting one soon.
 
My preferences for headphones are that it has to be circumaural because I find supraaural(ES7) to be very uncomfortable. A long/detachable cord would be nice so I can plug it into my TV. I would be using them in my dorm room so it doesn't matter if it's open or closed. I have never tried a pair open headphones, so I'm open to suggestions.
 
I am open to IEM suggestions, but I am leaning towards RE-0s because my current IEMs(M11+ and V-Moda Vibes which I never use) are bass-heavy and I would like to hear more details.

 

[idvsego]

I am personally looking at the Phonak Perfect Bass and Sunrise SW-Xscape for the same reason...an offset to my current bass heavy IEMs.  Try looking into those.

 

[Smallville]

Oh, I forgot about the Xscapes. I've heard many good things about them. They are definitely near the top of my list.

 

[ZARIM]

MC5, EX500, RE0, PFE112, DBA-02 and RE-ZERO. 

 

[Smallville]

Are there any differences in the RE0 and the RE-ZERO in terms of sound?

 

[Smallville]

I think I am going with the Sunrise SW-Xscapes due to the many reviews on this forum. I'm going to wait until I find one on the FS section to save me some money

 

[idvsego]

these are flavor of the month right now so you may be waitign for a while.

 

[Smallville]

That's fine. Hopefully, I will be able to snatch one up from someone who is trying to get rid of it for cheap in a month.

 

[smoses799]

I really like my Fischer Audio Eterna's. I dont know if there considered bass heavy... but it's present.

 

[Smallville]

What headphones compare to the RE-0 and XScape? I'm thinking 555/595, but I have heard there are better phones for that price range.

 

[tan1415]

How is the PL 50 compared with the IEMS mentioned here?