[sk3383]

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Hey Guys,

Like many members here, I have been lurking in these forums for years. The comments and reviews provided here have helped me narrow down some difficult choices in the past. I can honestly say that I have never been dissapointed after purchasing a headphone that was endorsed by the members of this forum.

I prefer the sound and comfort of full-size headphones. My experiences with IEM's in the past has been terrible. However, over the past few years, with the technology and engineering going into these IEM's I believe its time I give them a chance again.

After weeks of reading reviews and the opinions of many, I have composed of list of IEMs that I find suit my needs.

I am hoping that some experienced members can help my choose between the following products.

[size=small]Etymotic ER-4P
HiFiMan RE0
Thinksound Rain
Audio Technica ATH-CK10
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[evillamer]

You missed out Shures?

I totally forgotten that I used to own the E4c and they were great value.

 

[sk3383]

After reading hundreds or reviews, and listening to various Shure products under $200 I am not convinced that they should be on this list.

 

[sk3383]

Also, please note that I have also purposely left Sennheiser of the list. I have listened to couple of their products under $200 and I do not believe they should even been mentioned with the group I listed above.

 

[Bina]

Sorry, but why you have RE1 in list, instaed of RE0, which seems to by on higher level?
Also I would like to see Phonak audeo inlist, because to my ears, they beat UE 5 and ER-4.

 

[evillamer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by sk3383 /img/forum/go_quote.gif After reading hundreds or reviews, and listening to various Shure products under $200 I am not convinced that they should be on this list.

You are right, but I think Klipsch Custom3 ain't bad at all


As ex-owner of ER4p, E4c and Super.fi5:
Er4p with equalization for sure. No need to compare at all.

Bass: Super.fi5 (Er4p worst)
Vocals: E4c (Super.fi5 worst)
Detail: Er4p (E4c worst)
Accuracy: Er4p (Super.fi5 worst)
Dynamics: Super.fi5 (E4c worst)
Soundstage: E4c (Er4p most narrow)
Fitting: E4c (Super.fi5 worst)
Isolation: Er4p (Super.fi5 worst)
Least Microphonics: Super.fi5 (Er4p worst)
Instrument Separation: Er4p (Super.fi5 worst)
Lesser Simbilance: Er4p (e4c worst)


Er4p's strong points: Analytical and Isolation
E4c's strong points: Smooth vocals, Comfortable
Super.fi5 strong points: Dynamic and very low microphonics
Er4p's weakness: Micro-phonics and weaker bass
E4c's weakness: Weak high end, limited dynamics
Super.fi5 weakness: mid range, fitting, isolation

 

[sk3383]

Bina, your absolutely correct..it was a typo on my part. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[mp3]

You've forgotten the ATH CK10 and Phiaton PS200 from that list, they can be had for less than $200.

 

[129207]

What about the Hippo VB, Panasonic HJE900, Fischer Audio Eterna, Fischer Audio Silver Bullet, Denon C710 and JVC (Victor) FX500?

 

[bcpk]

This is a strange list.

 

[Scott549]

I think the Klipsch X5's (often available discounted for under $200) definitely belong on this list -- they are the best I've heard.

 

[sk3383]

Negakinu,

After reading various reviews regarding Hippo products, it appeared that overall the Shroom was superior to the VB model.

I have listened to the Denon lineup and they have a very neutral sound, a quality that I actually enjoy but they do not shine in any areas. Also I find that lower line Denon products have terrible cables. Recently had the cable break on my own personal headphones. I am actually recabling them at the moment with some Canare L-4E5C.

I have read some good feedback regarding the Fischer Audio products. However I have not seems a lot of members endorsing them on the level of the others in the list.

 

[sk3383]

MP3,

I have never seen either the ATH CK10 or Phiaton PS200 for under $200 brand new.

 

[sk3383]

evillamer,

Thanks for your post!! I appreciate it.

 

[sk3383]

Again Klipsch Image X5, I have never seen them below $200.