[ok1907]

Hi all. I have been using ie8's for some time but even if I like them, their bassy sound is sometimes very tiring. So, I decided I should buy some other iems which have a huge soundstage, detailed-crystal clear sound and enough bass. I listen to every kind of music but mostly rock,pop,blues,metal and trance. Comfort and sturdiness are very important as well. Is it possible to find a very good earphones for these music styles at max $150-200? I think I would be happy with re0's performance but its bass response might not be enough for me. Thanks in advance.

 

[rawrster]

Huge soundstage doesn't exactly scream out RE0. They are detailed and the bass comes alive if you are willing to amp them. I don't know how good the ibasso D2+ amp is but if it is a decent amp the bass can be quite good. The problem with the RE0 is that they are underpowered right out of any of the dap's I used them. However there was a really big difference when paired up with an amp.

 

[StereoIntegrity]

RE0 off my Samsung P3 made them come to life with no amp...really good power but the RE0 is crystal clear...also they are only 80 bucks

 

[TheGame21x]

The RE0s offer exceptional clarity for only $80, even when running straight out of my iPod Touch.

 

[ok1907]

Yes they have the clarity but if their soundstage is that small then I won't be thinking of them anymore. Isn't there an iem which has nearly big soundstage of ie8's and exceptional clarity of re0's?

 

[Duncan]

For overall clarity, and soundstage - along with a kick at the bottom end, you cannot go wrong with either the Panasonic HJE900 or the JVC FX500

 

[ethan961]

For $204 you can get the Westone 2 at TheGearLab, though they are out of stock until March 4th. Email them for that price.
The W2 sounds exactly like what you are looking for, read the threads on it.

 

[semisight]

The HJE900 sounds like a pretty good fit for you.

 

[Enanthate]

CK-10's for very detailed phones with a good soundstage/awesome seperation. Bass is however still a bit light compared to the ie-8.