[MagellanR14]

I am looking to get my dad an upgrade for Father's day and am wondering what would make more of a difference in terms of sound quality. If I have say $50-$100 to spend on either some new IEM's, like the Shure 215 (which would be on the expensive side) or a new player, like the Cowon E2 (which would be on the cheaper side), which would make a more substantial and noticeable change in terms of SQ?
 
Thanks and I apologize for the the possible the newbie question.

 

[Achmedisdead]

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I am looking to get my dad an upgrade for Father's day and am wondering what would make more of a difference in terms of sound quality. If I have say $50-$100 to spend on either some new IEM's, like the Shure 215 (which would be on the expensive side) or a new player, like the Cowon E2 (which would be on the cheaper side), which would make a more substantial and noticeable change in terms of SQ?
 
Thanks and I apologize for the the possible the newbie question.

On the budget end of the scale, the earphones make a bigger difference than the player, I think.

 

[NA Blur]

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On the budget end of the scale, the earphones make a bigger difference than the player, I think.

I second this.

 

[FrequencyBlue]

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On the budget end of the scale, the earphones make a bigger difference than the player, I think.

third this

 

[MagellanR14]

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On the budget end of the scale, the earphones make a bigger difference than the player, I think.

I assumed so, thanks!