[rjsbass]

I'm sorry if this has been done 100 times. What do you think, personally, is the best IEM under $200 bucks. Much obliged.

 

[zeluiz22]

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Originally Posted by rjsbass /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm sorry if this has been done 100 times. What do you think, personally, is the best IEM under $200 bucks. Much obliged.

You can find Shure e500's at just over $200 on ebay and here. So, I'd say e500.

 

[indigo]

Best for me personally, would be Shures E4s, Atrios M5s or Super.Fi pros, all for under $200.

 

[gp_hebert]

It all depends on your tastes, but IMO the Etymotic ER4 series is in a class of its own.

 

[Claus-DK]

q-JAYS

 

[Aevum]

Denon C-700, Atrio M5, super.fi 5 pro, q-JAYS, there are atleast half a dozen thread compering them, i suggest you use the search function, but in the end, it all comes to personal taste,

 

[shomie911]

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Originally Posted by indigo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Best for me personally, would be Shures E4s, Atrios M5s or Super.Fi pros, all for under $200.

x2 on the E4c's, amazing sound out of a portable and unbelievable IMO amped.

 

[Lil' Knight]

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Originally Posted by zeluiz22 /img/forum/go_quote.gif You can find Shure e500's at just over $200 on ebay and here. So, I'd say e500.

The Shure E500 is at leat 50$ above his requirement

 

[Varcharz]

Etymotic ER-4s are just amazing.

 

[Chrysoberyl]

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Originally Posted by Varcharz /img/forum/go_quote.gif Etymotic ER-4s are just amazing.

I agree 100%

 

[Antony6555]

I think er-4s are the best for under $200 as well. I prefer them to e500 too.

 

[jsmithepa]

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Originally Posted by Antony6555 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I prefer them to e500 too.

Why?

 

[That dude]

Here is the rundown of most of the IEMs I've heard.

The Super.fi 5 Pro has a really fun sound and has a "smiley face" eq, meaning that the bass and treble are slightly more emphasized than the mids. This sound signature is more suitable for rock, and non-critical easy listening.

The e4c has is a much faster, lighter and more treble oriented than the sf5. Personally I don't really like the sound, but I think others like them for their crystal clear details.

The er4p/s is simply the most balaced, un-coloured, clinical and clean IEM I've ever come across. But its sound signature is a love or hate thing. Some say they lack in bass and I have a agree to some extent.

You could look at the Westone UM2 as well which is another dual driver IEM. It's sound is kinda laid back, warm and inviting. Great for easy listening.

 

[Schalldampfer]

What the dude said.

 

[jterp7]

as a 5pro owner i'd interested to see if q-jays can match its sound considering its difference in size. However, I have read a post from a 5pro owner that it didn't quite match up (for him), that and the fact that 5pros are very cheap now at 150, qjays go for 179.