Pathogen666
New Head-Fier
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I can't say I know very much about headphones, but I know good sound when I hear it.
Like most iPod users, I started with the crappy defaults. Bothered by the terrible ambient noise, uncomfortable fit, and low sound quality I bought a 15 dollar pair of IEMs that were from... Phillips I think.
While they probably suck compared to what I can get out there, they were a great improvement over the iPod defaults, and converted me on the spot to an IEM user.
They unfortunately didn't hold up to my rigorous usage schedule, which is pretty much 24/7.
So after a few more 15 dollar bad buys, I've decided to search for the best sound and most durable IEMs I can buy that wont murder my wallet.
I listen to a broad range of heavy metal, but mainly modern Scandinavia Melodic Death Metal and other European symphonic acts. As such, this music is not plagued by the bad recording quality that is found in 80s metal and br00tal black metal.
Just for example, some of the bands I listen to are: Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Scar Symmetry, Dark Tranquility, Nightwish, Epica, Primal Fear, Draconian, Insomnium, Swallow The Sun, In Mourning, Iced Earth, Kamelot, Kalmah, Nevermore, WinterSun.
I am a double bass drum addict and demand my headphones have the proper amount of bass to make your organs rumble. But I also don't want the mids and trebles to be drowned out. This isnt technical death that is defined my blast beats; I listen to music that has soaring melodies, complicated r[size=12.0pt]hythms, and chilling ambient keyboards.[/size]
I've read up on this site and on others, looking for the best. From what I've heard Sennheiser IE8s are great for what I want.
But they also cost 400 dollars.
Id say my limit is 200.
What I would like to do is get a quality pair of IEMs for every day use, AND a big bulky pair of over-ears for being at home, in the car, or on a plane.
With that in mind, I dont want to be spending hundreds of dollars on BOTH pairs.
500 for the two would be as high as I can afford.
So, any recommendations for IEMs that are at a reasonable price?
feel free to recommend over-ears as well, but please differentiate . I dont know much about this stuff.
Sorry for the epic post haha
Like most iPod users, I started with the crappy defaults. Bothered by the terrible ambient noise, uncomfortable fit, and low sound quality I bought a 15 dollar pair of IEMs that were from... Phillips I think.
While they probably suck compared to what I can get out there, they were a great improvement over the iPod defaults, and converted me on the spot to an IEM user.
They unfortunately didn't hold up to my rigorous usage schedule, which is pretty much 24/7.
So after a few more 15 dollar bad buys, I've decided to search for the best sound and most durable IEMs I can buy that wont murder my wallet.
I listen to a broad range of heavy metal, but mainly modern Scandinavia Melodic Death Metal and other European symphonic acts. As such, this music is not plagued by the bad recording quality that is found in 80s metal and br00tal black metal.
Just for example, some of the bands I listen to are: Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, Scar Symmetry, Dark Tranquility, Nightwish, Epica, Primal Fear, Draconian, Insomnium, Swallow The Sun, In Mourning, Iced Earth, Kamelot, Kalmah, Nevermore, WinterSun.
I am a double bass drum addict and demand my headphones have the proper amount of bass to make your organs rumble. But I also don't want the mids and trebles to be drowned out. This isnt technical death that is defined my blast beats; I listen to music that has soaring melodies, complicated r[size=12.0pt]hythms, and chilling ambient keyboards.[/size]
I've read up on this site and on others, looking for the best. From what I've heard Sennheiser IE8s are great for what I want.
But they also cost 400 dollars.
Id say my limit is 200.
What I would like to do is get a quality pair of IEMs for every day use, AND a big bulky pair of over-ears for being at home, in the car, or on a plane.
With that in mind, I dont want to be spending hundreds of dollars on BOTH pairs.
500 for the two would be as high as I can afford.
So, any recommendations for IEMs that are at a reasonable price?
feel free to recommend over-ears as well, but please differentiate . I dont know much about this stuff.
Sorry for the epic post haha