AiBL
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Well.. I hope this works. Hey guys! Hoping you can help me out on buying a new pair of IEMs or headphones. I'm not limiting myself to portable only, but this forum seems to be visited more often.
Anyway, I guess I'll just start by saying that I'm not an audiophile. Really. You guys seem to operate in some mystical world that's kind of like the world of wine tastings, what with all of your terminology that I have a vague sense I understand but in reality most probably do not, and your crazy ability to pick up on all the details of your music. I do, however, know when I'm listening to low quality headphones or earphones, and hate it. Bothers me so much. So in that regard, I guess I'm kind of picky.
Here's a list of my previously owned IEMs (never owned a pair of headphones, ever!) that stand out in my memory:
1. Head-Direct RE0. The reason I'm not buying this again is because both pairs I've had have broken with the same problem (separation of the earbud part of the left earbud from the wire). But the clarity of these earphones is tremendous. They cost $80. I love the clear highs (what does "sparkly" mean anyway?), defined mids, and controlled bass. Yea, I don't really care too much about bass quantity.
2. JAYS q-JAYS. Very nice. Accurate, neutral. Small and extremely comfortable, which was a great plus. Probably too expensive; it's been years though so I can't remember too much.
3. Yuin PK3. Oh my god earphone! No but really, at $40 I'm loving these. They're very... energetic and lively, and durable too.
So I guess I'm looking for a new pair of preferably closed-back headphones or IEMS (maybe open-back is OK, we'll see) under $200? Unless you can convince me otherwise![Stick Out Tongue :p :p](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
I listen to all kinds of music... but mostly all of it is "fast." There's laid back acoustic stuff in there, but the focus for me in those songs tends to be vocals (so mids, right) than instrumentals, necessarily.
I would prefer, in this order: Accuracy, clarity, energetic/lively, nice treble/mid, comfort, and durability. If these are going to be portable, they better be able to take a beating.
Yea.. Sorry about my lack of knowledge. I'm considering the Audeo PFEs, but I may want to try a pair of headphones, for once. Maybe grab a Grado SR60i? Thoughts, anyone? Any help greatly appreciated![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention! I love speakers the most! So, I like earphones that aren't fatiguing and that sound "open" or airy. I think it's airy.
Anyway, I guess I'll just start by saying that I'm not an audiophile. Really. You guys seem to operate in some mystical world that's kind of like the world of wine tastings, what with all of your terminology that I have a vague sense I understand but in reality most probably do not, and your crazy ability to pick up on all the details of your music. I do, however, know when I'm listening to low quality headphones or earphones, and hate it. Bothers me so much. So in that regard, I guess I'm kind of picky.
Here's a list of my previously owned IEMs (never owned a pair of headphones, ever!) that stand out in my memory:
1. Head-Direct RE0. The reason I'm not buying this again is because both pairs I've had have broken with the same problem (separation of the earbud part of the left earbud from the wire). But the clarity of these earphones is tremendous. They cost $80. I love the clear highs (what does "sparkly" mean anyway?), defined mids, and controlled bass. Yea, I don't really care too much about bass quantity.
2. JAYS q-JAYS. Very nice. Accurate, neutral. Small and extremely comfortable, which was a great plus. Probably too expensive; it's been years though so I can't remember too much.
3. Yuin PK3. Oh my god earphone! No but really, at $40 I'm loving these. They're very... energetic and lively, and durable too.
So I guess I'm looking for a new pair of preferably closed-back headphones or IEMS (maybe open-back is OK, we'll see) under $200? Unless you can convince me otherwise
I listen to all kinds of music... but mostly all of it is "fast." There's laid back acoustic stuff in there, but the focus for me in those songs tends to be vocals (so mids, right) than instrumentals, necessarily.
I would prefer, in this order: Accuracy, clarity, energetic/lively, nice treble/mid, comfort, and durability. If these are going to be portable, they better be able to take a beating.
Yea.. Sorry about my lack of knowledge. I'm considering the Audeo PFEs, but I may want to try a pair of headphones, for once. Maybe grab a Grado SR60i? Thoughts, anyone? Any help greatly appreciated
EDIT: One thing I forgot to mention! I love speakers the most! So, I like earphones that aren't fatiguing and that sound "open" or airy. I think it's airy.