[EndAllBeAll]

I listen to mostly classical type of music, usually I prioritize mid-range, prefer a sound signature that is warm but not repressed mids or highs, detailed and big sounding(it can be intimate or have large soundstage, I like both for different reasons). I'm sensitive to any harsh treble or sibilance, but love the airiness and liveliness of good quality treble. I hate boomy base, but love detailed and smooth bass.

My current favorites are tin p1 and rha ma750(hated these before burn-in).

I'm looking for something to complement my previous sets. I have good enough portable source, so they can have high impedance and low sensitivity as long as they sound good. I'm considering VE Zen 2.0 at the moment.

My budget would be under 500usd. Value for money is more important but I can stretch my budget if they sound really good to me. If I can’t afford these, maybe I would wait longer.

 

[baskingshark]

U can ask more in the dedicated earbuds thread here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/

The folks there are pretty helpful.

Do u have a budget in mind?

 

[jant71]

FiiO EM5 maybe.

 

[pbui44]

If build quality is important (and Made in Japan for this model), then check out the AT ATH-CM2000ti here:

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/all/ath-cm2000ti

 

[EndAllBeAll]

If build quality is important (and Made in Japan for this model), then check out the AT ATH-CM2000ti here:

https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/headphones/all/ath-cm2000ti

How does it compare sound wise?

 

[pbui44]

How does it compare sound wise?

I have not heard it myself, but others have stated that it is somewhat mid-centric with an somewhat expansive soundstage, which is to be expected from an earbud. You can read the details here:

https://majorhifi.com/a-blast-from-the-past-audio-technica-ath-cm2000ti-review/

 

[pbui44]

Also, the ATH-CM2000ti uses A2DC connectors, which are physically similar to MMCX connectors, but NOT MMCX connectors. Many people have tried to use MMCX connectors on AT products that use A2DC connectors and failed to have them connect. Here are some replacement A2DC cables with ear loops:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/prod...nica_ep_c_e_series_replacement_cable_1_6.html