[Grayson73]

 

Grayson Let me suggest the Puro IEM500. It is about the most Balanced, Natural sounding earphone I have heard. Be forewarned it has a Flat Audiophile type EQ and at around 34 Ohm it is quite hard to drive, (think Havi B3). It lists for around $200 USD but is available for $50 at some sites.
 
No Brainer @ $50, and still worth every Penny of List price.
 
JMHO
 

TWIN

I've been avoiding the Puro IEM500 and Soundmagic E80 because, based on impressions, I think they'll be bass light for me, since my favorite genre is pop.
 
I didn't know they were that hard to drive either; I don't use an amp, so it's definitely out now

 

[Hisoundfi]

I've been avoiding the Puro IEM500 and Soundmagic E80 because, based on impressions, I think they'll be bass light for me, since my favorite genre is pop.

I didn't know they were that hard to drive either; I don't use an amp, so it's definitely out now

To be honest, I don't find my e80 to be bass light whatsoever. nmatheis care to share your thoughts on them?

 

[TwinACStacks]

  I've been avoiding the Puro IEM500 and Soundmagic E80 because, based on impressions, I think they'll be bass light for me, since my favorite genre is pop.
 
I didn't know they were that hard to drive either; I don't use an amp, so it's definitely out now

Nope the Puros are NOT Bass light. It's there, just not Forward until it's needed. I listen to trance with them. The BEST thing is: they can Take EQing, Bass Boosts and LOTS of power without coming Unglued (unlike the Havis or Flare R2s). Crystal Clear at HUGE Volumes. If that is what you want.
 
I would suggest the Bette 10mm Hybrid as they are fairly bright, (to my tastes). But as I listen to them (increasing Hours) the Bass is still filling in and they MAY be a tad too Bassy for you, even though I consider these a more Audiophile oriented 'phone as well.
 
It's really a Hard call on appropriate EQ.
 

TWIN

 

[Grayson73]

To be honest, I don't find my e80 to be bass light whatsoever. @nmatheis care to share your thoughts on them?

When I asked DannyBai about them, he said "I think the GT100 might be the safest bet.  E80 might be bass light, A73 can be a little bright.  Tenore is the smoothest and easiest to listen to and the GT100 comes closet to the Tenore signature."
 
Can't wait to receive the LZ-A2!

 

[Grayson73]

 

Nope the Puros are NOT Bass light. It's there, just not Forward until it's needed. I listen to trance with them. The BEST thing is: they can Take EQing, Bass Boosts and LOTS of power without coming Unglued (unlike the Havis or Flare R2s). Crystal Clear at HUGE Volumes. If that is what you want.
 
I would suggest the Bette 10mm Hybrid as they are fairly bright, (to my tastes). But as I listen to them (increasing Hours) the Bass is still filling in and they MAY be a tad too Bassy for you, even though I consider these a more Audiophile oriented 'phone as well.
 
It's really a Hard call on appropriate EQ.
 

TWIN

You (or someone) should start a dedicated thread on the Puro

 

[DannyBai]

Grayson, maybe the E50. Great sounding earphone.

 

[TwinACStacks]

  You (or someone) should start a dedicated thread on the Puro

 

  You (or someone) should start a dedicated thread on the Puro

Nah. I'm done Hyping phones. There are too many and they are all getting very good. It's enough to say it's an Audiophile EQ and a no brainer for the money.
 
I carry around 5-6 Pairs of phones because some of them excel at certain Genres where others Don't.
 
The only thing for certain I CAN tell you is: Stay away from one of my personal favorites, THE ROCK ZIRCON, as the Bass will stunt your growth. (or significant hair loss depending on age)
 

TWIN

 

[waynes world]

 
I carry around 5-6 Pairs of phones because some of them excel at certain Genres where others Don't.

 
You know you`re in trouble when... 

 

 

[TwinACStacks]

   
You know you`re in trouble when... 

 

I need a 12-Step program...
 

TWIN

 

[drbluenewmexico]

 

I need a 12-Step program...
 

TWIN

I'm already on the 13th step audiowholics program: wallet devastation, can't eat phones! but perhaps amplifiers could 
be sautéed?  hmmmmm

 

[TwinACStacks]

 
I'm already on the 13th step audiowholics program: wallet devastation, can't eat phones! but perhaps amplifiers could 
be sautéed?  hmmmmm

Onions and Garlic improve everything.
 

TWIN

 

[Grayson73]

Grayson, maybe the E50. Great sounding earphone.

I'm hoping the LZ-A2 is my last IEM! *fingers crossed*

 

[bhazard]

  I'm hoping the LZ-A2 is my last IEM! *fingers crossed*

Wishful thinking. There is no "last IEM" unless you stop listening to music. The best you'll get is a few years before something overtakes it with better sound quality for less money.

 

[DannyBai]

Grayson has mighty will power.

 

[waynes world]

  I'm hoping the LZ-A2 is my last IEM! *fingers crossed*