i'm looking for a IEM that is under 200 with good soundstage good mids and highs, bass is not my biggest concern but it still have to nice and clear. i'm not an audiophile so i'm hoping for some opinions.

I was told a long time ago that live audio, lets say from a guitar or something else would "ruin" normal audio stuff like headphones or speakers because the equipment wasn't designed for live use. Is this true at all?

Basically... I'm a metalhead. I DO listen to just about all genre's of music like rap, classic rock, dubstep, trance, and so many other genres of music its ridiculous. So to give you an example of how much music I enjoy I have 17,000 songs+.  However my most favorite genre of music has always...

I have the Shure SE215 and I'm sick of them breaking down on me. Are the high end versions better? (315, 425), in terms of the quality of sound, and in terms of not breaking. Are there any other IEM's that are better than the SE215 in terms of sound quality that hover around 200 dollars?

Hi All.   I had the Klipsch x10 and I was quite happy with it (comfort and sund), however the pair broke. I am looking for a new pair that I can wear straight down (e.g., no over-the-ear). Should I replace it with another Klipsch x10? However they are now $125 on Amazon and they were $85...

Hello world!   I recently acquired a set of GR07 headphones and have been enjoying them greatly thus far. The only concern I have is with the tips which are included with them. The dual-flange rubber tips and the foam tips are about equal to me in terms of sound quality and isolation, but...

I was looking for a replacement to my Vsonic GR07s after my dog chewed them up, and my friend recommended me to 'upgrade' to "Bassbuds". I laughed for literally an hour after looking at their website.    http://www.bassbuds.net/australia/home/   Scroll down to the comparisons if you want...

I am looking for some higher end headphones on a budget but I dont know much about what is on the market. Please help.

I've been loving the GR07s (CCE, but don't judge) for over the past year I've had 'em. Sadly, the wiring in the left monitor was doomed from the moment I got them, as it wasn't fitted into the cable sleeve properly, and it didn't occur to me as being an issue, and they still served me well. I...

I'm looking to upgrade from my GR07 BE's. I really like their sound signature, overall a wonderful sounding IEM. What I'm looking for is an IEM under $300 that would be considered an upgrade from what I currently have. Something that sounds similar but with a bit stronger sub bass. I purchased a...

First off, a MUST read.   While the ADDIEM fell under the radar for a while [being vastly underrated?], Apple discretely revised the build of the ADDIEMs , but may have also tuned the sound a bit differently. The ADDIEMs labeled MA850G/A are now ME186LL/A. Certainly the performance of the...

Hi Guys!!!  I'm just new on head-fi , i'm looking for an IEM that will suit my music style under $200 cause i can't bring my he-400 since its pretty heavy, it must be an all rounder one since i really do appreciate all genre in terms of music but here's my routine:   MORNING: I listen to...

  So I'm looking into buying myself a new pair of In-ear headphones. I do have a sweet taste for good sound quality and have been reading about these headsets. What I can not do though is deciding which ones to get. I had my eyes set out for the IM70's, but have come across different kind of...

Hello! I have been reading up about good recconendatuons and reviews here on Head First. Currently, I own a Sony Nwz-e384 and a RHA Ma750, and I was thinking of upgrading my portable setup. For the mp3 player, is the current one I have considered "high resolution"? And are there any other...

I am outside 2-3 hours every night when working and I have decided to get a pair of full-size headphones even tho I just got VSONIC GR07. I have 2 hoodies on me with the hoods on the head so I will use the headphones "on" them.   I usually just have one headphone on the ear and the other one...

Yo new to hi fi, and looking for suggestions regarding what iem to buy. Have been using the Shure Se215, an really liked it, however they broke, and i felt a change was needed.   My budget is around $200, and I primarily listen to various sorts of metal and rock music. Any suggestions would...

Hello! I'm not really inside the in-ear world, and I want to buy a good pair this weekend, as my old ones have broken.   My price range would be between 100€-150€ (150-200)$.   My source is an iPod 160GB classic, and 2/3 or more of my music is in lossless ALAC.   About the type of...

Ive been browsing trying to find a high quality set of IEM's for Gym/Running use for less than $200. I will be using them with my ipod nano worn with an armband. Preferably they would be noise isolating, would have to fit snug and not start to fall out while running, not have any type of touch...

I am currently a user of the Apple Earpods, but I want to upgrade to something much better, while staying under $200 (currently using an iPod Touch 5)   What I am looking for: Great build quality (to last me a couple years) Very low leakage, preferably none at all Comfort Must sound...

Hello everyone   I am close to getting the amount of money to get an iem under the 400 dollar range and I would like to know which one will suit me. I am a basshead however i don't mind sacrificing some bass, and i'm looking for something that can outperform my current beats pro headphones...

Ok so I know there are already several threads about this but none of them have really answered my question so I'll just start a new one.   So my klipsch S4's recently broke (right side went out) and I am looking around for my next pair but I'm having extreme difficulty deciding. The...

My Bose IE2s died, so I need new earbuds, but it's very hard to figure out what would be the best choice for me. What I'm looking for is nice, clear and balanced sound, as well as a sturdy and comfortable design within or close to the 100-200 price range. I have yet to find a pair as...

hey guys as the title states, I was thinking of the GR07 from Vsonic or the RE-400 from hifiman, read reviews that they are on the warm side but I'm not sure which  one to get.

Hi,    I've been using beats in ear earphones(I'm not sure exactly what model, they don't seem to have it anymore on their website), but they have broken. I didn't even really like them in the first place though. I mostly listen to hip-hop/rap, alternative, rock, and some of the new pop...

Hello, New to forum - an overwhelming, but great, amount of info. I was reading a review of the RB EP2 and wondered if anyone had experience with them.  I did a search and didn't find anything.  I was just about to pull the trigger on the GR07s, but the review has made me interested...