[matthewh133]

My most listened genres are post-rock, acoustic and hip-hop. A weird mixture, and one that generally clashes with choice for headphones. Is anyone into similar genres and can recommend me an IEM that will work well with all of these genres?

I generally play music via streaming on my iPhone (320kbps Spotify) or from my Macbook Pro (FLAC). I'm also looking to potentially get a nice portable amp/dac (must run on USB power, not wall) if it will improve the quality.

Bonus: I need something that will block surrounding noise as well as possible. I live on the road/travel a lot for work, so planes, living in a van etc is the norm.

Hoping to stick around $500-600 maximum if possible.

 

[deafdoorknob]

fender fxa6 + dragonfly red
campfire polaris + dragonfly black
akg n40 + dragonfly black
audio technica ath-ls70 + dragonfly red

dark horses:
mee audio p1
campfire lyra 2
used campfire dorado
used aurisonics 1 plus


note: added dac/amp to most suggestions becos ime with most iems, the headphone out of the mac is too dirty/hissy.

 

[matthewh133]

Thanks for the recommendations, I'll definitely be checking them out!

 

[tiagopc]

@deafdoorknob which one do you prefer, the Lyra II or the Polaris?