I want to enter the UIEM/CIEM space for the first time. Price is set at 700€ maximum. I don't really know what fits me. I've done tons and tons of reading reviews and recommendations, but the more I read, the less I know which IEM would suit me. I don't even know if what I'm looking for, is possible in this price range. I'm not implying that it isn't possible, but that I've got no point of reference to make a proper educated guess with.
Here's what I'm after for:
I'm currently aiming for the InEar Stagediver 4. From what I've read, I'm under the impression that it's an all-rounder in genres, with a moderate V-shape, high in detail across the spectrum, and a good soundstage (at least horizontally, though decent in depth, not sure vertically). The only matters that might be of concern from what I read are: can somewhat lack speed in EDM, sibilance in the upper mids, and the highs can border on fatiguing at times.
My questions are; if you've got experience with the SD4, do you think it would meet my requirements? Or do you know something better in this price range? If there's something better, I don't care if it's a universal or a custom, I'm just looking for the best sound for my money in an IEM package.
Here's what I'm after for:
- Portability and convenience are important, so my goal is to have only one good set for everything on a daily basis.
- As said; price is set at 700€ maximum.
- It'll be used for any genre that exists.
- It'll also be used for home theatre use.
- The set doesn't have to perform exceptional under every circumstance, but I do want it to at least perform well in almost everything.
- Treble, mids, bass -- it all has to be there and feel alive, gently separated from each other, with neutrality or near neutrality.
- Staging is preferred to be good.
- Has to be able to be driven easily from a phone (Moto G currently, possibly Galaxy S7 in near future with its rumored high-end DAC), and wouldn't mind option for scaling with better gear later on.
I'm currently aiming for the InEar Stagediver 4. From what I've read, I'm under the impression that it's an all-rounder in genres, with a moderate V-shape, high in detail across the spectrum, and a good soundstage (at least horizontally, though decent in depth, not sure vertically). The only matters that might be of concern from what I read are: can somewhat lack speed in EDM, sibilance in the upper mids, and the highs can border on fatiguing at times.
My questions are; if you've got experience with the SD4, do you think it would meet my requirements? Or do you know something better in this price range? If there's something better, I don't care if it's a universal or a custom, I'm just looking for the best sound for my money in an IEM package.