[Abouna]

OK, so I have a set of EX1, really nice balanced sound. I like them, but they are open and not isolating. I need some IEMs for driving in a loud car.

Can't stand bass heavy nor can I tolerate sibilant, any recommendations for well balanced IEMs would be appreciated.

I still miss my old UE Triple-Fis!

 

[B9Scrambler]

Something from the Brainwavz B series? B100 get my vote.

 

[Abouna]

OK well I picked up a pair of refurb SoundMAGIC E80.....we'll see how they fair.

 

[halcyon]

My trusty workhorses were Audeo PFE series (132, 232 ,etc). Three reasons for these:

1. The shell is NOT big, it fits all types of ears
2. It is deep inserting (the deeper you go, the more seal you get)
3. They fit Comply foam P-series tips, which are absolutely the best in terms of isolation, bar none (http://www.complyfoam.com/products/p-series/).

Now, Audeo has since stopped producing these and there is NOTHING in the market, that ticks all the above boxes.

The best alternative is the Shure SE-series (215, 315, etc). As they also are fairly deep inserting AMD they fit the Comply P-series.

I have tried over 30 different IEMS, including two dozen cheap Chinese ones, more than 100 differnt tips (incl. silicone, rubbert, x-mas tree shaped, long, short, foam, etc).

I'm again on the look out for better insolation, so if anybody has tips esp. ticking the above boxes (along with replaceable cable with microphone), I'm all ears

 

[Abouna]

Sent the SoundMAGICs back. The search goes on!

I'm tempted to try something from Final Audio Design

 

[halcyon]

If you want to see which IEMs fit the Comply P-series, see the following chart and look at the "100 series" part. Everything there except the Klipsch will fit P-series foams:

 

[B9Scrambler]

Try these;

https://www.brainwavzaudio.com/products/b150-balanced-armature-in-ear-earphone

 

[mochill]

Echobox audio traveler

 

[davidcotton]

Sent the SoundMAGICs back. The search goes on!

I'm tempted to try something from Final Audio Design

How about the new Westone UM1? $99 from earphonesolutions.com