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New Head-Fier
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Hello Head-Fi,
I've already searched some dutch fora and started a WTB-thread, but I haven't found any IEM's that suited me. So, I think I've got to buy new ones from Ebay.
But... which? My budget is $100 as it will also need shipping to Holland. A little more ($20) money could be used but that is the really maximum. Oh, my source is an unamped iPod mini 1rst gen and a Philips MZ-5 Cd-player/radio.
Now, I'm using my current earbuds for 3 purposes: sleeping, doing homework and travelling. The IEM's must at least be usable for the first two options. So, no sticking out (important!) and good isolation so my little bro's cant disturb me.
Oh, the music I listen: britpop, indiepop and indierock. Bands like Franz Ferdinand (bass-heavy), Belle and Sebastian (Mid-high), Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, We Are Scientists, zZz, The Decemberists etc. Sometimes I listen to electro-like sounds like Lo-Fi-FNK, Infadels, Soulwax etc.
I've already looked for various options:
-Westone UM-1: I think this suites me the best but they're a little expensive
-V-moda Vibe: Maybe not enough isolation.
-Shure E2c/E3C: With E2C I've got some money left for maybe an amp or some CD's. E3C looks like another good choice but do they stick out?
-Super.fi 3 Studio: Don't know much 'bout it. Seems not too bad.
-Etymotic ER6i: Cables are thin, maybe too bass-heavy?
Thanks in regards and happy Head-fi-ing!
EDIT; Sorry for the bad quality of this text, as I'm Dutch and only 15 years old it ain't easy to write English.
I've already searched some dutch fora and started a WTB-thread, but I haven't found any IEM's that suited me. So, I think I've got to buy new ones from Ebay.
But... which? My budget is $100 as it will also need shipping to Holland. A little more ($20) money could be used but that is the really maximum. Oh, my source is an unamped iPod mini 1rst gen and a Philips MZ-5 Cd-player/radio.
Now, I'm using my current earbuds for 3 purposes: sleeping, doing homework and travelling. The IEM's must at least be usable for the first two options. So, no sticking out (important!) and good isolation so my little bro's cant disturb me.
Oh, the music I listen: britpop, indiepop and indierock. Bands like Franz Ferdinand (bass-heavy), Belle and Sebastian (Mid-high), Arcade Fire, Flaming Lips, We Are Scientists, zZz, The Decemberists etc. Sometimes I listen to electro-like sounds like Lo-Fi-FNK, Infadels, Soulwax etc.
I've already looked for various options:
-Westone UM-1: I think this suites me the best but they're a little expensive
-V-moda Vibe: Maybe not enough isolation.
-Shure E2c/E3C: With E2C I've got some money left for maybe an amp or some CD's. E3C looks like another good choice but do they stick out?
-Super.fi 3 Studio: Don't know much 'bout it. Seems not too bad.
-Etymotic ER6i: Cables are thin, maybe too bass-heavy?
Thanks in regards and happy Head-fi-ing!
EDIT; Sorry for the bad quality of this text, as I'm Dutch and only 15 years old it ain't easy to write English.