snappyaxolotl
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I've spent a while looking for good in-ears around the <$300 price range. After consulting several audiophiles and doing my research, I've finally narrowed down my options to these three IEMs.
I know there's a good chance this is a repost, but this post includes information that specifically suits my listening style.
It would be nice to hear comparisons between the three, for people who have them, and their impressions after some burn-in. Feedback from owners or people who have auditioned these IEMs would help me most in choosing the perfect headphones.
Here are some details and factors I will be considering:
Accessories-
The accessories I usually use are the tips, shirt clip, case, and silicon adapters if provided. Cable guides and cleaning tools are certainly nice, but optional. The only question I can ask is how good they work with the headphones.
Build Quality-
I want these in ears to last as long as possible, forever maybe. I take good care of my headphones, but I will use them a lot-from listening to my Sansa Clip+ to playing video games. I use them sometimes in the house and every time I leave the house.
Noise Isolation-
Not a huge deal, just need average isolation (like 3/5 on a scale of 1-5). While it is nice to filter out outside noise such as car engine noise or people talking elsewhere, I do often talk to people with my headphones in my ear, and I would like to hear if a car is coming by when I go outside, so average isolation is good.
Microphonics-
I never found microphonics a huge problem when listening to music, but it certainly does matter. Microphonics seem to be a problem on IEMs, though. From time to time, I will play with my headphone cables, tangle them, wrap them, and untangle them when they get tangled because they’re a mess.
Comfort-
I will be wearing my headphones for hours of time, and can listen to 200+ songs without removing them. I want my headphones to feel as if it were cushioning my ear or is just simply not there anymore.
Sound Quality-
I enjoy listening to classical music, techno and electronic (videogames/movies/YouTube), rap, hip-hop, and pop. I will also be using it to watch videos, play movies, conference, chat on the phone via Skype or smartphone, and when playing video games.
Value-
To me, $200-$300 is quite a large investment. I want every single cent to be worth its price. Also, I don’t want fakes.
Sound Signature-
I like euphonic, juicy and lush and sturdy music. I value accuracy, clarity, and pay attention to low sounds. I would like my sound to be balanced, gripped, and brilliant. Punchy bass and treble is important.
Additional Details-
The source of my audio is usually my Sandisk Sansa Clip+. I will plug them into my radio and computer, though, when I do want to use them. I will be purchasing them off Amazon, or places where Amazon Checkout is accepted.
Looking forward to hearing any feedback or comparisons. Thanks to all helpful replies I receive!
UPDATE: The Sony MDR-EX600 has been updated to the MDR-7750. In the poll, vote for the EX600 if you wish to vote for the 7750s. Still taking suggestions!
I know there's a good chance this is a repost, but this post includes information that specifically suits my listening style.
It would be nice to hear comparisons between the three, for people who have them, and their impressions after some burn-in. Feedback from owners or people who have auditioned these IEMs would help me most in choosing the perfect headphones.
Here are some details and factors I will be considering:
Accessories-
The accessories I usually use are the tips, shirt clip, case, and silicon adapters if provided. Cable guides and cleaning tools are certainly nice, but optional. The only question I can ask is how good they work with the headphones.
Build Quality-
I want these in ears to last as long as possible, forever maybe. I take good care of my headphones, but I will use them a lot-from listening to my Sansa Clip+ to playing video games. I use them sometimes in the house and every time I leave the house.
Noise Isolation-
Not a huge deal, just need average isolation (like 3/5 on a scale of 1-5). While it is nice to filter out outside noise such as car engine noise or people talking elsewhere, I do often talk to people with my headphones in my ear, and I would like to hear if a car is coming by when I go outside, so average isolation is good.
Microphonics-
I never found microphonics a huge problem when listening to music, but it certainly does matter. Microphonics seem to be a problem on IEMs, though. From time to time, I will play with my headphone cables, tangle them, wrap them, and untangle them when they get tangled because they’re a mess.
Comfort-
I will be wearing my headphones for hours of time, and can listen to 200+ songs without removing them. I want my headphones to feel as if it were cushioning my ear or is just simply not there anymore.
Sound Quality-
I enjoy listening to classical music, techno and electronic (videogames/movies/YouTube), rap, hip-hop, and pop. I will also be using it to watch videos, play movies, conference, chat on the phone via Skype or smartphone, and when playing video games.
Value-
To me, $200-$300 is quite a large investment. I want every single cent to be worth its price. Also, I don’t want fakes.
Sound Signature-
I like euphonic, juicy and lush and sturdy music. I value accuracy, clarity, and pay attention to low sounds. I would like my sound to be balanced, gripped, and brilliant. Punchy bass and treble is important.
Additional Details-
The source of my audio is usually my Sandisk Sansa Clip+. I will plug them into my radio and computer, though, when I do want to use them. I will be purchasing them off Amazon, or places where Amazon Checkout is accepted.
Looking forward to hearing any feedback or comparisons. Thanks to all helpful replies I receive!
UPDATE: The Sony MDR-EX600 has been updated to the MDR-7750. In the poll, vote for the EX600 if you wish to vote for the 7750s. Still taking suggestions!
