[LongKick64]

I'm sick of Harman Target and everything the Chinese are doing in the IEM world Most of their IEMs have very high upper mids (2-4 kHz) I'm looking for something that will sound like a Sennheiser IE 300 or a Beyerdynamic Xelento 2. I don't want to buy a Sennheiser IE 300 because there are so many reviews about it being unreliable and the Beyerdynamic Xelento 2 is too expensive for me. I would be very grateful if you would advise something without pronounced upper mids and with bright upper frequencies. Thanks!

PS I used to listen to these IMEs: iBasso IT01X, Tin HiFi T2 DLC, Tin Hifi T3 Plus, but I had to sell them all because of the very bright upper mids (2-4 kHz).

 

[emperor22]

Some that I know of: BLON 03, Raptgo Hook X, Kiwi Ears Orchestra/Orchestra Lite, Symphonium Meteor, DUNU SA6 (and all their variants), 7th Acoustic Supernova, 64 Audio U12T, Vision Ears EXT.

 

[baskingshark]

I'm sick of Harman Target and everything the Chinese are doing in the IEM world Most of their IEMs have very high upper mids (2-4 kHz) I'm looking for something that will sound like a Sennheiser IE 300 or a Beyerdynamic Xelento 2. I don't want to buy a Sennheiser IE 300 because there are so many reviews about it being unreliable and the Beyerdynamic Xelento 2 is too expensive for me. I would be very grateful if you would advise something without pronounced upper mids and with bright upper frequencies. Thanks!

PS I used to listen to these IMEs: iBasso IT01X, Tin HiFi T2 DLC, Tin Hifi T3 Plus, but I had to sell them all because of the very bright upper mids (2-4 kHz).

What is your budget?

And what source are you using?

These info might help the community to better fine tune their suggestions.

 

[Bret Halford]

I was going to suggest Xelento 2, but I see it is a (too expensive) reference.

The Westone Mach 30 or Mach 40 both feature very laid back, flat upper mids/treble and are more affordable than Xelento 2.

JHaudio generally doesn't put much ear gain on their tunings, but they lean pretty pricey.

(Edit) Some of Campfire audio's 'lower end' models have low output between 2-4k as well:

 

[LongKick64]

What is your budget?

And what source are you using?

These info might help the community to better fine tune their suggestions.

Up to $200.

Source Hidizs S9 Pro.

 

[Armodeus]

Do they have to be dynamic, V-shaped and ready-made?

 

[LongKick64]

Do they have to be dynamic, V-shaped and ready-made?

V-shaped. My ideal sound is like in the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro. Powerful, clean, tight bass, neutral mids without upper mids boost and bright, sparkling highs.

 

[LongKick64]

I'm looking for wired IEMs, wireless ones not interested.

 

[Bret Halford]

Under $200:

BGVP DM6

Goldplanar GL13 has a peak there, but it is quite narrow:

Kennerton Jimo is a hair over budget at $220:

 

[Jakkal]

If you can stretch your budget a little bit, the Performer 8 has wonderful inoffensive mids and brilliant highs.

 

[InvisibleInk]

If you can stretch your budget a little bit, the Performer 8 has wonderful inoffensive mids and brilliant highs.

Yeah, that's what I'm now saving up for.

 

[LongKick64]

Thanks everyone for the recommendations

 

[Moris Renar]

Etymotic ER2XR. That's it.