[Deferenz]

I have been into this hobby for just under 2 years now. I don’t have a hug amount of gear yet but when I buy something new, I try and get something a bit better than the last item. I am really enjoying IEMs right now and the best one I currently own is the Shure SE846. What I like about this is its warmth, bass, good separation and its sound stage.

At the moment my setup is Macbook Pro >> Chord Mojo >> IEMs, but I am testing out the range of current A&K DAPs this weekend and am considering getting either the Kann Cube, SE100 or SP1000m. I listen to a wide range of music genres from hip-hop, EDM and drum & bass through to pop, rock, folk and classical.

At some point in the near future I would like to go to the next level of IEMs, but I am not sure of what to get or what to look at. Price wise I would want to go up to about £1,600 ($1,975 approx).

Can I get some suggestions on what IEMs you think might be worth me looking at?

Thanks.

 

[HBen]

Shure KSE 1200

 

[serman005]

What is your sound signature preference?

 

[joshnor713]

Yeah, I went to KSE1200 from the SE846 and loved the transition. The KSE kills the SE846 when it comes to detail retrieval, but still has familiarity with regard to sound signature (present mids). One reason I like stick Shure is because I hate recessed mids.

The SE846 is still relevant though. Slightly more forward mids and stronger bass. I dropped in a BT2 wireless cable and now use them when it's convenient to, or when I want the bass guilty pleasure . It's clear to see how technically superior the KSE is, and the detail you've been missing, when A/B'ing both IEMs.

 

[josemartins62]

Maybe the Campfire top range.
As you say, each time you invest in new gear you try to better the before. Just that after some point it will be more about preferences than better or worse.
You already seams to be almost there.
Good luck.

 

[Deferenz]

What is your sound signature preference?

It would be something on the warm & musical side, with good bass and mids. I would like some detail in the highs but ideally I do not want a too high or harsh treble as I am a bit sensitive to that.

 

[josemartins62]

Campfire Vega or Atlas

 

[Deferenz]

Thanks jose. I have seen those two mentioned on a few threads. I’ll have a read up on them. I also see that the Campfire Solaris gets high praise so I’ll have a look at those too.

 

[josemartins62]

Excellent choice.
Just with more treble and less bass than the other two.
Minding your preferences you should try to listen then before.

 

[davidcotton]

Custom Art have a few options in that price range, from the 4, 6 and the flagship 7. All under your budget.

 

[Deferenz]

Thanks David, I’ll take a look at Custom Art.

 

[buke9]

Empire Ears Phantom very musical.

 

[Deferenz]

The Phantom look nice. I like the black universal. Legend X get good reviews here but I think they are out of my price range.