[lorafenik]

Hey,
I've been very happy using my Audeos, I enjoy their signature a lot, they're just good.
But they are getting old, eg., I've lost all of my tips for them (one of the nozzles got thinner, and tips started to slip off from it), sometimes when I want to play a bit louder they start to overdrive heavily, then after some time they play clear. They're just old. And I want to try something new. Of course, safe way would be to buy another pair, but there is something about trying new ones, isn't it?
 
So making a list of desired qualities:
- sound signature similar to 112s, I'm thinking about especially the resolution and a bit forward mids
- the lows could be a bit more pronounced (as I use them mainly for commuting)
- good production quality
- price tag - up to $100, great IEMs for $15 would be great
 
Thanks in advance

 

[harry501501]

You may smile, but you an get the Xiamoi Piston III for around $15 and it ticks m ost of your boxes! Go check them out around Head Fi.

 

[lorafenik]

Thanks,
Indeed, this Pistons seem good choice, although they don't look as good and seem as tough as Yamaha EPH-100, at which I was looking too.
But in Poland they cost over 4 times less than Yamaha's; in fact they cost just a bit more than 3 pairs of foams for the Phonaks with shipping

 

[lorafenik]

Hey, let me ask you one more question:
Do you think Fostex TE-05BK would meet my needs?