The Head-Fi Members' Poll for In Ear Monitors 2020 [Please Read The Rules]
dharmasteve
Headphoneus Supremus
Thank you Chris and to all the other facilitators, and thank you to all head-fiers who gave their choices. Very interesting results and very meaningful. Thank you.
RCracer777
100+ Head-Fier
I'm missing the sub $50 category for the Hybrids.
@ChrisOc are you still counting? Or is it a copy error?
illumidata
100+ Head-Fier
Big thanks @Chris OC for pulling this together, very much appreciated. Results so far have definitely piqued my interest in a couple of things 
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A couple of observations, if I may:
DK 2001 (Hybrid) is really showing its versatility by placing in single DD and winning (jointly) its all BA category, but doesnt actually appear anywhere in the hybrid category where it belongs; Ety ER4 is in 2 price categories.
Not sure what this would change if factored in, just thought I'd mention it!
. A couple of observations, if I may:
DK 2001 (Hybrid) is really showing its versatility by placing in single DD and winning (jointly) its all BA category, but doesnt actually appear anywhere in the hybrid category where it belongs; Ety ER4 is in 2 price categories.
Not sure what this would change if factored in, just thought I'd mention it!
ChrisOc
Headphoneus Supremus
Big thanks @Chris OC for pulling this together, very much appreciated. Results so far have definitely piqued my interest in a couple of things
A couple of observations, if I may:
DK 2001 (Hybrid) is really showing its versatility by placing in single DD and winning (jointly) its all BA category, but doesnt actually appear anywhere in the hybrid category where it belongs; Ety ER4 is in 2 price categories.
Not sure what this would change if factored in, just thought I'd mention it!
Your observations are much appreciated.
Needless to say, Dunu would be proud of the versatility of the DK 2001, worthy of a patent!
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@ChrisOc
I noticed this too:
HYBRID - $1000 to $2000
Sony IER Z1R
3rd:
VE Meister
It seems that the IEM which was either joint 1st place or in 2nd place has been accidentally missed out?
Anyway, you guys have done a great job and I'm looking forward to how things progress from here too!
I noticed this too:
HYBRID - $1000 to $2000
Sony IER Z1R
3rd:
VE Meister
It seems that the IEM which was either joint 1st place or in 2nd place has been accidentally missed out?
Anyway, you guys have done a great job and I'm looking forward to how things progress from here too!
ChrisOc
Headphoneus Supremus
@ChrisOc
I noticed this too:
HYBRID - $1000 to $2000
Sony IER Z1R
3rd:
VE Meister
It seems that the IEM which was either joint 1st place or in 2nd place has been accidentally missed out?
Anyway, you guys have done a great job and I'm looking forward to how things progress from here too!
Thank you and well spotted.
The error came about because IEMS were moved to the higher price category, as we took the view that the price difference was excessive.
Hi friends, on behalf of the team from @ChrisOc (for which credit is due as the brainchild of this poll!!), @IEMusic and @Slater , stage 2 of the voting is open now!
To recap:
Voting in Stage 2 requires a Member to create a post listing their chosen IEMs (from the results lists). A Member may choose no more than 1 IEM set per price category from each list, A, B, C and D to make up their chosen IEMs.
As in Stage 1 you need not vote in every category or subcategory.
In Stage 2, you need to choose which IEMs to vote for, from the Results list (click spoiler tab below).
Example:
[Your post will look something like this - you may choose to copy what is set out below and paste it in your post]
LIST A - ALL DD
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000
Over $1000
LIST B - ALL BA
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000
Over $1000
LIST C - HYBRID
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350 - ####
$350 to $1000 - ####
Over $1000 - ####
LIST D - TRIBRID
under $50 -
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000 - ####
Over $1000
Voting is open to 1200 (GMT) 30th January 2021!
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SPOILER TAB FOR RESULTS LIST OF STAGE 1:
To recap:
Voting in Stage 2 requires a Member to create a post listing their chosen IEMs (from the results lists). A Member may choose no more than 1 IEM set per price category from each list, A, B, C and D to make up their chosen IEMs.
As in Stage 1 you need not vote in every category or subcategory.
In Stage 2, you need to choose which IEMs to vote for, from the Results list (click spoiler tab below).
Example:
[Your post will look something like this - you may choose to copy what is set out below and paste it in your post]
LIST A - ALL DD
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000
Over $1000
LIST B - ALL BA
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000
Over $1000
LIST C - HYBRID
under $50 - ####
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350 - ####
$350 to $1000 - ####
Over $1000 - ####
LIST D - TRIBRID
under $50 -
$50 to $110 - ####
$110 to $350
$350 to $1000 - ####
Over $1000
Voting is open to 1200 (GMT) 30th January 2021!
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SPOILER TAB FOR RESULTS LIST OF STAGE 1:
These are the results lists, an accumulation of the winners of the stage 1 poll, which are eligible for voting in stage 2:
All DD IEMs of various price brackets (LIST A): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107602
All BA IEMs of various price brackets (LIST B): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107605
Hybrid IEMs of various price brackets (LIST C): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107608
Tribid IEMs of various price brackets (LIST D): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107613
All DD IEMs of various price brackets (LIST A): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107602
All BA IEMs of various price brackets (LIST B): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107605
Hybrid IEMs of various price brackets (LIST C): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107608
Tribid IEMs of various price brackets (LIST D): https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...se-read-the-rules.950854/page-9#post-16107613
mtl171
100+ Head-Fier
Stage 2:
LIST A - ALL DD
under $50 - Blon BL01
$50 to $110 - Etymotic ER2
LIST B - ALL BA
$50 to $110 - Etymotic ER4
$350 to $1000 - Sony IER-M9
LIST C - HYBRID
under $50 - KZ ZS7
Need to rep Etymotic to increase the hype for their multi-BA IEMs!
LIST A - ALL DD
under $50 - Blon BL01
$50 to $110 - Etymotic ER2
LIST B - ALL BA
$50 to $110 - Etymotic ER4
$350 to $1000 - Sony IER-M9
LIST C - HYBRID
under $50 - KZ ZS7
Need to rep Etymotic to increase the hype for their multi-BA IEMs!
Wildcatsare1
Headphoneus Supremus
Stage 2
LIST A
All DD, no experience
LIST B
All BA, $1,000-$2,000
1. VE V8
LIST C
Hybrid, $1,000-$2,000
1. VE Meister
LIST D
Tribrid, $350-$1,000
1.Penon Volt
Tribrid, $1,000-$2,000
1. MEST
TRIBRID, $2,000+
1. Elysium
LIST A
All DD, no experience
LIST B
All BA, $1,000-$2,000
1. VE V8
LIST C
Hybrid, $1,000-$2,000
1. VE Meister
LIST D
Tribrid, $350-$1,000
1.Penon Volt
Tribrid, $1,000-$2,000
1. MEST
TRIBRID, $2,000+
1. Elysium
LIST C - HYBRID
$50 to $110 - Shosy Form 1.1
LIST D - TRIBRID
$110 to $350 - TRI I3
$350 to $1000 - Kinera Nanna
$50 to $110 - Shosy Form 1.1
LIST D - TRIBRID
$110 to $350 - TRI I3
$350 to $1000 - Kinera Nanna
ehjie
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This is the poll format:
Prices are based on MSRP at time the IEM is launch.
Best single-DD IEM
$110-$350 Penon FAN
>$1000 Acoustune 1670 w/ Sony Hybrid Tips on Taekyo Cables (usd.1300++ set)
Best all-BA IEM
$350-$1000 W50, one of the Basshead kings
>$1000 U18T
Best Hybrid IEM (2 driver types only, including DD+BA, DD+magnetostat, BA+EST, etc.)
$50-$110 Intime Sora original version 2017
$110-$350 Penon Orb, full sized Can Richness
$350-$1000
>$1000 Z1R, the End game Trebles
Note:
There should be 1BA i.e. Penon Sphere, EST i.e. KSE1200- most detailed IEM
Prices are based on MSRP at time the IEM is launch.
Best single-DD IEM
$110-$350 Penon FAN
>$1000 Acoustune 1670 w/ Sony Hybrid Tips on Taekyo Cables (usd.1300++ set)
Best all-BA IEM
$350-$1000 W50, one of the Basshead kings
>$1000 U18T
Best Hybrid IEM (2 driver types only, including DD+BA, DD+magnetostat, BA+EST, etc.)
$50-$110 Intime Sora original version 2017
$110-$350 Penon Orb, full sized Can Richness
$350-$1000
>$1000 Z1R, the End game Trebles
Note:
There should be 1BA i.e. Penon Sphere, EST i.e. KSE1200- most detailed IEM
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LIST A - ALL DD
under $50 - BLON-03
LIST B - ALL BA
Over $1000 - U12T
LIST C - HYBRID
Over $1000 - Tia Fourte
under $50 - BLON-03
LIST B - ALL BA
Over $1000 - U12T
LIST C - HYBRID
Over $1000 - Tia Fourte
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