[jblossom]

Hi guys, I'm about to purchase a new pair of earphones, and I'm looking for a sub 150$ set. I've heard many good things about the Monster Turbines but Shure seems to be an extremely trusted name in the business. The standard warranty is also somewhat important to me, as I've heard Shure's warranty and customer service are top-notch. I am open to other suggestions for sub 150$ sets as well! Thanks for the help.

 

[Bonthouse]

Without a doubt the Turbine. I've had the SE210, 310 and now the SE530.
The Turbine stands with head and shoulders above the 210 and 310.

The bass is nice, deep and punchy, mids are clear and same goes for the highs

 

[MacedonianHero]

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Originally Posted by Bonthouse /img/forum/go_quote.gif Without a doubt the Turbine. I've had the SE210, 310 and now the SE530. The Turbine stands with head and shoulders above the 210 and 310. The bass is nice, deep and punchy, mids are clear and same goes for the highs

While I agree that the Turbines are better than the SE210s, there are no where close to the SE310s. The Turbines have uncontrolled boomy bass, recessed mids and almost no highs.

The SE310s are a much better IEM to my ears.

 

[priest]

I'm a big fan of Shure IEMs, but I would not recommend the SE110. The sound is pretty murky and unsatisfying.

 

[koven]

Look into the FX500's.

 

[f00fighters]

consider the Apple In-Ear. (not the stock apple earbuds). They are pretty under rated earphone, and I think they sound great. I think they're about $80.