Thank you for the recommendation. I tried both and will be returning the hexa. I like the sound of both (neutral tuning) but simgot has an airy "open" sound which is a plus (not as isolating as hexa though) and the fit is just plush for my ears.

Which would you say is a better value and sound overall: truthear hexa or simgot ea500?

Tape pro or fh3?

I think I'll keep the t2+ and wait until black friday to pick up a possible upgrade should I so desire. Need to save money for engagement and other stuff later down the line. Really appreciate people's feedback and input here 😊.

I really love the t2+ sound sig especially for the price - I was astounded. The only issue for me is the fit. While it doesn't fall off or anything, I wonder how it'll (tin t2+ and/or fh3) do once I start traveling as I'll be walking and moving around quite a bit.

Thank you, I'll check em out!

What would be considered as an upgrade to tin t2 plus sound signature with good fit up to $150?

Cancelled the FH3 and opted for the T2 Plus. Crossing fingers on the MMCX... I will use it as an all-rounder and for travel.

Thank you for the input! Will check it out. I've read some reviews about the Fiio FD1 and EA1 as well as other popular IEMs but I'm wondering how much of an upgrade the FH3 would be from the more affordable offerings. I'm avoiding getting into the rabbit hole if I could buy one that I can use as...

Hello, can someone guide me through this? Out of all my IEMs and headphones (nothing crazy), I highly prefer the audeo pfe 121 due to fit for long sessions and the sound signature - balanced and relaxed coupled with clarity and enough bass punch but not overly fatiguing nor does the bass bleed...

Oh is that so? I'm thinking of getting something within the $100+ margin. I wonder how it fares with Zen. Something with clarity and good bass impact would be ideal!

Anyone have experience with OSTRY KC08 and OSTRY KC08t? THOSE vs VE ZEN?... Hmmm... Tough choices... What do you think CLEO?

What would you consider to be a step up from Monk Plus within $20, $50, $100 price range? Will use them for jazz, chillout, and rock.

Thanks for the response! I typically prefer balanced iems with good extension (sold my fidue a83) and have recently tried balanced-dark bassier ones. I listen to various genres jazz, rock, chill, drum n bass, classical, etc. I'm very open to recommendations and don't necessarily have a budget...

Very interesting thread. I just received my monk plus a few days ago and I am so surprised by it. Could you guys give recommendations on other earbuds by price and performance? I'm looking at SEAHF and FAAEAL but I don't know their sound signature. 

Where can US residents order VE earbuds? Been googling it to no avail... Thanks.

What would you consider as an upgrade to these perhaps in the 500-800$ region? Like how much of an improvement would an ie800 be from the a83?

Cool beans! Wasn't aware of this. Purchasing soon. Which is nicer clear or black?

Hiya! Could you guys recommend replacement cables for the a83 for around 100?

Yea, you're right. Plus I'm a bit sensitive to harshness... wondering if fiio x3 or colorfly c3 or something else could affect that? o: what would you recommend?

I have phonak tips but they seem too narrow to fit on the a83 nozzle. Unless I really force it in?

No, I don't know what they say about x3 vs x5 o: Tell me!   I love the sound sig of the a83, just the "hiss" on some tracks kills me..   And well, I don't mind the trade off in user interface if the sound quality of the c3 is considerably better than the x3.... And I think sound quality and...

Hmm, fiio x3 or colorfly c3?

Sony tips gives me the most isolation at the moment :)    Could any of you comment on these getting a bit sibilant to harsh on some tracks (hiss) or is this entirely source and audio file dependent? 

Hi Shawn, maybe around 100-200? I asked about the comparioson with audeo 232 because someone wrote a review here and mentioned that the fidues are "up there with the audeo 232" or something to that effect and made me curious... :) So colorfly or fiio? Hmmmm... How do they differ in sound?