[Headphones and Coffee]

The lower Budget area is in constant Flux, the talk of the town one week may be forgotten the next. Such great offerings coming from new companies like Truethear zero , Salnotes zero , Kinera Celeste and even KZ with the PR1. My memory is long so here is my list for the budding or budget enthusiast in no order or Price from $10-99. Here is a basic list of 15 IEM under $100 many under $50 that are a great addition or starting point, feel free to give yours here too.

ThruthEar Zero
KZ Pr1
Tripowin Lea
Kinera Celeste
Kinera Bd005 pro
TRI Kia
CCA LYRA
Salnotes Zero
KZ EDX pro
Moondrop Aria
Tanchjim OLA
KBear Rosefinch
Tin T2 DLC
BLON BL03
BLON BL05s

 

[bamboostreet]

Some that are often forgotten or overlooked...

Reecho sg-01
Tri meteor
Hidizs MS2

 

[RCracer777]

Got some more to add;

HZSound Heart Mirror
CCZ Emerald
TRN TA1 Max
CCA CRA
Ikko Opal OH2

And if you're going to mention the KZ PR1 you should probably mention the CCA PLA13 alongside it.

 

[Cheesebuggah]

I can advocate for the ER2SE and probably the ER2XR! I think they are only worth it if you could find them for around $50 on Adorama or a similar site.

 

[bamboostreet]

Ikko Opal OH2

Its the oval nozzle, i think? Really tempting to try, I hope its not the same aggressive v shape like the oh10...

 

[DenverW]

I find the Er2xr excellent for well under $100. I’m also a fan of the fiio ff3 buds; very wide stage and unbelievable bass for an earbud.

 

[Somafunk]

Truthear Crinacle Zero for $50 or £50 is hard to beat

 

[dougms3]

TRN ST5 is the best value to performance ratio in my book.

 

[RCracer777]

Its the oval nozzle, i think? Really tempting to try, I hope its not the same aggressive v shape like the oh10...

It's the most balanced Ikko out there. It's a mild V sound with a slight warm tilt to it. Decent technical performance with good timbral accuracy for the price.

The oval nozzle are great for the fit and comfort, but getting a good seal will need some tip rolling with the included tips.

 

[Hustler]

I'd add KZ DQ6, Tripowin Mele and iBasso IT00.

 

[bamboostreet]

Maybe we can start a new thread and call it: "After the hype", or the "Anti-disco-hype thread" (opposite to the discovery thread) because there is so much iems from the past 2 years thats better or equal to the zero of this world...

 

[yseviel]

Which of these would be good comfort for music as well as streaming/gaming session of 5+ hours? Balanced or treble forward preferred. BQEYZ KB100s were a casualty of moving .

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Truthear HEXA ; Blessing3 for $79

 

[IEManiac]

Which of these would be good comfort for music as well as streaming/gaming session of 5+ hours? Balanced or treble forward preferred. BQEYZ KB100s were a casualty of moving .

Heart Mirror
BQEYZ KC2

 

[Leonarfd]

Some that are often forgotten or overlooked...

Reecho sg-01
Tri meteor
Hidizs MS2

Just be sure to get the SG-01 OVA, I also have a feel that the improved SG-03s is even better. The OVA is still great and on pair with todays new chifi hyped sets.

If you want leaner presentation with good details HEXA. Will be good for music, streaming, movies and games.

Truthear HEXA ; Blessing3 for $79