[kimvictor]

Wow are the 3003's really that good?? I've thinking about getting some ciem's but I don't want to go through the headache of going through all the stages and then if I don't like them I can't sell them for maybe half of what I paid for the. So to me it's a big headache. I've been looking at the new shures and the 1plus2and the 3003's. so yes are they really that good that you put them ahead of your 13's and 16's?? Thanks

Well, if you talk about bass capability, nothing beats jh series imo. But K3003 sounds much more natural while keeping same detail and clarity as jh13. That's why I rated them high. I personally love them. Have $400 saved for them, so only $900 more! BTW, I don't own a kh ciem. I just had a chance to demo them at Jaben. If you like some serious bass, I would place the JH13/16 over the K3003.

 

[pacman46]

Well, if you talk about bass capability, nothing beats jh series imo. But K3003 sounds much more natural while keeping same detail and clarity as jh13. That's why I rated them high. I personally love them. Have $400 saved for them, so only $900 more! BTW, I don't own a kh ciem. I just had a chance to demo them at Jaben. If you like some serious bass, I would place the JH13/16 over the K3003.

Sweet thank you. No I'm not a bass head at all. I've listened to the 3003 for about two mins. I liked it but I needed way more time with them. I like bass but only when it's needed and not that far about neutral. So from what I hear I would probably like the jh13 over the 16. And ya the 3003 is expensive for a iem but unlike any ciem you could at least get more of your money back selling them if you don't like them.

 

[kimvictor]

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Sweet thank you. No I'm not a bass head at all. I've listened to the 3003 for about two mins. I liked it but I needed way more time with them. I like bass but only when it's needed and not that far about neutral. So from what I hear I would probably like the jh13 over the 16. And ya the 3003 is expensive for a iem but unlike any ciem you could at least get more of your money back selling them if you don't like them.

I know. Reselling a ciem is always a bad idea. I guess it's a safer investment.

 

[Gandasaputra]

Sound Quality:
 
1. Westone 4 
2. Yamaha EPH-100 
3. Westone UM3X
4. GR07 MKII
5. Klipsch X10
6. Yamaha EPH-30 + Creative Zen Nano Plus
7. JVC HA-FXT90
8. V-Moda Remix 4S + Meelec's single flange
9. V-Moda Vibrato
10. Sony XBA-1
11. AKG Q350
12. Klipsch S4i
13.  JLab J5 + EPH-100's smallest long flange
14. JVC HA-FXC51
15. SOL Track HD (gave it to my brother)
 
 
Comfort:
1. Sony XBA-1
2. yamaha EPH-30
3. Klipsch X10
4. Yamaha EPH-100
5.  V-Moda Remix 4S + Meelec's Single Flange + Over the ear
6. Jlab J5
7. Westone 4
8. GR07 Mk.II
9. Westone UM3x
10. JVC HA-FXT90
11. AKG Q350
12. Klipsch S4i
13. V-moda Vibrato
14. JVC HA-FXC51 
15. SOL Track HD

 

[fnkcow]

  Sound Quality:
 
1. Westone 4 
2. Yamaha EPH-100 
3. Westone UM3X
4. GR07 MKII
5. Klipsch X10
6. Yamaha EPH-30 + Creative Zen Nano Plus
7. V-moda Vibrato + Meelec's single flange
8. JVC HA-FXT90
9. V-Moda Remix 4S + Meelec's single flange
10. Sony XBA-1
11. AKG Q350
12. Klipsch S4i
13.  JLab J5 + EPH-100's smallest long flange
14. JVC HA-FXC51
15. SOL Track HD (gave it to my brother)
 
 
Comfort:
1. Sony XBA-1
2. Klipsch X10
3. yamaha EPH-30
4. Yamaha EPH-100
5. Jlab J5 
6. Westone 4
7. GR07 Mk.II
8.  Westone UM3x
9. JVC HA-FXT90
10. AKG Q350
11. V-Moda Remix 4S
12. V-moda Vibrato
13. Klipsch S4i
14. JVC HA-FXC51 
15. SOL Track HD

Yamaha EPH-100 has better comfort than Westone 4?! 

 

[lightningfarron]

for SQ this is my opinion
jh16fp=1plus2=kaede>ie800=fitear togo 334>8a>ie80>um3x>w4
for top tier iem i cant really say which one is better because they all have a very good sound which is hard to choose.

 

[Gandasaputra]

  Yamaha EPH-100 has better comfort than Westone 4?! 

 
The Yamaha's tips are longer and allow for better seal. The long, small flange tips are soft and far less intrusive than Westone's. In addition, it can be worn over the ear, allowing for better comfort and eliminates the weight of the IEM and its cables. The memory cable lets me to wear the IEM over the ear easier. 
 
On the other hand, Westone W4 is totally pain in the ass. While it is heavy, I can't get good fit because the nozzle is not angled well, short, and it's TIP DEPENDENT. Before the star tips came out,  I struggled for one year to get good fit. None of the stock tips did I liked. It left me with the grey single flange (M), but it made the W4 sibilant.  I spent probably +$80 bucks to buy other tips starting from shure olives small, medium, then Shure grey flex medium and small but none of them fits comfortably and none of them improved the sound. Now those tips are left in the dust, unused.  Even with the Westone star tips, it feels like a bullet inserted to my ear. 
 
In addition to that, the W4 stiffens over time even though I always wipe the cable after every use.  When I compared it with my UM3x, the W4 cables were as hard as a wire. It was so hard to bent so I struggled to wear it over the ear. Now I learned that it was the cable that cause discomfort. I contacted westone customer service regarding my problem and they said ," Depending on a person's body chemistry and what the cable has been exposed to it is possible that the cable can become a bit stiff with time and usage".  Thankfully, they were nice enough to replace it with the new one. Now the cable is flexible like a shoe ties
 
Even with the new one, I am afraid to wear W4 frequently because the cable may stiff again. So sad because I like the W4 sound quality tho -_-.

 

[lin0003]

UM Miracle > AKG K3003 > Rhapsodio RDB v1 > Final Audio Design FI-BA-SS > Westone 4 > Vsonic GR07 MKII > Sony EX1000 > Some lower end IEMs >>>>>>> Rhapsodio RDB 2v1. 

 

[spriest]

After I re-auditioned some of IEMs, here is my list:
 
Best : Stage 3,TG334
 
Tier 1 : ES5,JH16Pro,Stage 4,JH13Pro,Stage 2,UERM,UE18Pro
 
Tier 2 : 1964 V6 Stage,1964 Q,Westone 4R,1Plus2,1964 V6,CK100Pro with BH2 out2,Parterre,1964 V3,ES3X,F111
 
Tier 3 : UE4Pro,Westone 3,IE80,MH335,SE535,Creative AIE 2,XBA-30,XBA-40
 
Tier 4 : Westone Adv. ,CK90ProMK2,UE900,CK100Pro,SE425,EM4
 
Tier 5 : Westone 1,UM1,Heaven IV,SE215

 

[shch13]

SQ: Sony EX310 > Sennheiser CX150 > Klipsch ProMedia > Kicker EB141 > Nexus phone IEMs
Comfort: Klipsch ProMedia > CX150 > Nexus Phone IEMs > Sony EX310 > Kicker

I don't like the Sony plugs that much, I've tried using the different tips and I feel extremely odd after a while of listening, and the design is good looking but it heavy on the outside so there's a feeling that it hangs outwards even in the ear. But not as bad as the Kicker, that driver is just too big.
 
I'm gonna try the Yamaha EPH50 or 30 soon.

 

[mongol]

Updated.
 
SE846>ASG2>W4R>UE900>UM3XRC>SE535>SM3
 
I've heard the AKG3003 and IE800, but not long enough to give a real opinion.  Both did sound pretty nice for the time I listened, but still preferred the SE846 over both.

 

[qilto]

Etymotic ER-4S > Hifiman RE272 > Sony MDR-7550 > T-PEOS H-200 > Etymotic HF5 > Hifiman RE-262 > Hifiman RE0 > Soundmagic E30 > Sennheiser CX500

 

[JoeDoe]

Many new IEMs since my last post. New and improved list:
 
TF10 = W4 > GR07 BE > GR07 > H200 = 7550 = UE900 > VSD1 = BA200 > PFE132 > XBA3 > FXT90 = SE215 > MD Tributes > A151 = E30 > B2 > Turbines

 

[pacman46]

Er4s - w4r-ie80- 535- eq5-4ai...i picked up a used pair of Denon ah c400 I believe that's what they are called.. And I would love to rank them really high if it wasn't for the non Removable cable and although I don't eq any of my headphones when these are eqd with more bass they will distort a little.. But that's only at a very high volume that I'd never listen to my music that high it's just suicide lol I do like to turn them up high but that's just way to high.. Anyways these are quickly becoming my favorite IEM rite now... They are fairly neutral but sound beautiful.. Loads of Detail and if your music isn't burned or downloaded at a good bit rate you'll hear it that's for sure.. I'm starting to really love these except for what I mentioned.. Has anyone here have listened to theseplease chime in aand give me any comments you may have.. Thank you.. There is no appreciate links on here for them.. That I have found anyways..Thanks

 

[Eternal Phoenix]

Not too many atm, but more coming in the next few months... (Why is this hobby so addicting??

 )
 
CustomArt Pro-330 > Ultimate Ears UE900 > UE TF10 > Apple ADDIEM > Sony MH750